Medal for Stratford rescuer of drowning boy
Stratford resident Frederick Wo DeRich was awarded a bronze Carnegie Medal for bravery for rescuing 13 year old George Dio from a pond in Berkshire Mill Park. The May 9, 1924 rescue involved multiple bystanders and a dangerous plunge to reach the boy, who had fallen from a water pipe under a bridge.
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Federickh Wo
DeRich
Freemin Street
Satford
George Dlo
Tewnaton Avenue
Bridgeport
Borkshire Mi
Oriour
DeRick
Carneale Institute
DeFuckh
Sam
Amin
Nedal
Dr c
Tim
Orhatse
Learhy
Am Fouerds
Woman fatally injured by auto dies in hospital
Mrs A K Apeiquist 358 West avenue reported fatally injured when struck by a car driven by Walter C Sanders near Warrem street. She died at St Vincents hospital from a fractured skull and internal injuries. Sanders, with two witnesses, said the woman stepped from a curb into his path, making a stop impossible.
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Vinces Ulnr
Lina
Bridgeport Post
Weet Avenue
Walter C Sanders
Faurei Avenue
Orlock
St Vincents Hospital
Warrem Sreet
Sanders Wis
Wis
Carl
A K Apeiquist
West Avenue
Miss Pinnell
Sanders
Herbert Locaith
Buena Vista Road
Tourfield
Edwin Gaynor
Churchill Road
Tairfield
Ftv Morris
State Street
Dry Law Burden Should Be Shared Says Andrews
CHILADELPHIA Oct 29 The prohibition law must be shared by local and federal authorities, Assistant Secretary Andrews warned. He urged education and stronger enforcement, predicting early elimination of rum smuggling and improved liquor supply controls. Public reaction shows support yet resentments grow over federal policing in communities and the shift to central enforcement.
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Chiladelphis
Andrews
Amercan Academy of Political and Social Science
Drs Hlef
Lybert
Washington
Democrats Face Cash Shortage Ahead of Bridgeport Vote
Reports show Democrats of Bridgeport facing a tight fundraising gap ahead of the election. Chairman Joan Chaiman says the state committee plans limited support, relying on volunteer workers to mobilize voters. Precincts in the Twelfth district may struggle to meet campaign costs.
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Pridgeport
Joan Chaiman Willim
Tlanagan
Democratic Execine Board
Eich
Electon i Wis
Apd
Paris
Omar
Mount Vernon Visit Reveals Washington's Dwelling Reconstructed
A committee from several states guided visitors through Mount Vernon describing rooms and memorabilia that recreate Washington's home. The tour highlighted glowing lighting, furniture, and views of the lake. each guest shared a personal anecdote enhancing the hero’s image as the estate appeared anew. A wreath was laid on Wishlar-Consumbh as the day concluded.
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Arpicu
Howe
Washington
Mount Knon
Mount Xernon
Wishlar
Youth of Fifteen Drives Death Near Trumbull Crossing
Channing Miller of Nichols reports to Coroner John Phelan on a grade crossing fatality in Trumbull. Milton Brelsford, fifteen, reportedly drove the car that killed Mas Hithel Teeney, with his father George Brelsford and two younger boys injured. Brelsford disputes the driver claim but faces possible prosecution at the coroner’s inquest Monday at the county courthouse. Mrs. Brelsford remains critically ill at St Vincents Hospital. Investigations proceed by the coroner, railroad officials, and the Public Utilities Commission as General Electric directors inspect Bridgeport plant and discuss electric locomotive technology.
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Sonstable Channing Miller
Nichols
John JS Phelan
Trumbull
Mas Hithel Teeney
Milton Brelsford
Gorge Brelsford
Are
Youngs
Constable Miller
Brelsford
Bridgeport Hospital
Ieter
County Court
George Brels
Teenes
St Vincents
Corone Talroad
Utilities Commission
Phelan
F Urvine Studl
Stamford
Culnen
Danbury
Wea
General Mectric Company
Bridgeport Plan
New York
Plart Owen D Young
General Dawes Im
Dawes
New Haven Road
Budgeport
Bridgeport
Mayo. Behrens
John H Trumbull
Trumbull Electric Company
Briuaavie
Mumbull
Bridgepot
Hartford
Varus
Antomoalyst
Peartson
New Tavern
Raul Ans
Tcombiniton Pullman
Buyers Granted Four Dollar Fraud Suit After Cash Losses
The court heard a $50,000 fraud suit involving Pimem Wate and wife with Marcus Husrh estate listed. The jury considered alleged false representations and property questions. Disjointed testimony described shortages and teller absence, with a checkout of $463,976 as part of the case and various financial discrepancies noted during proceedings.
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Uistric Jung
Sinan
Pimem
Wate
Mgn
Marcus Husrh
Tego
Jan
Comdusen
Tata
President Coolidge Denies Illinois Senate Favoritism
President Coolidge denies naming a favorite candidate for Illinois US Senate. The White House emphasizes no interviews or official stance on the Illinois race and disclaims comments attributed by a Tribune dispatch. The statement reiterates his policy of silent neutrality in public questions unless officially sanctioned.
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Washington
Coolidge
Ilinois
White House
Chicago Tribune
Frant Leomith
Senate
United States
Tribune
Butter
Massachusetts
David T Walsh
Butler
Tuller
Razor Located in Probe Over Hall Case
AP reports investigators probe a razor linked to a past incident involving Wes Land and Mrs. four years ago. Officials reveal no permit issued for related actions and focus on closing loose ends before a court opening next week in Sumter.
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Tersey
Wes Land
Perry Bern Dar Shams
New York
Anuyaly Osy
Posiete Aleainder Simpson
Man Fails to Bare Graft Charge In Meriden Speech
State Highway Commissioner John A Macdonald said graft charges were based on an affidavit by H D Tyler, a former highway worker and cousin of Rollin Tyler, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Tyler refused to disclose details to Macdonald, agreeing only to meet Governor Truett if summoned, while Macdonald pressed for facts in Hartford.
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John A Macdonald
Highway Department
Meriden Thure- Jay
Charles G Morris
Macdonald
Morris
H D Tyler
Deep River
State Highway Department
Gall
Rollin UW
Tyler
United State Sena
Middletown
Inglis
Middlesex County
Hartford
John H Trumtull
Tylor
Sid Macdonald
M. Wardonald Tans
Ghutles
Kkoii
Fytr Demo Tafk
United States
Mir
Trunk Find Ties Red Hair to Evangelist and Ormiston
Fragmentary reports link red hair found in a trunk with finery to evangelist and Ormiston connections. Details describe a complex scene involving witnesses, purse items, and claimed loyalties as investigators probe the trunk’s origins and surrounding clues.
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Evangelist
Ormiston
Annual clash on Greon Yale bowl crowd expected
Yale faces Army at Yale Bowl in an Eastern grid showdown as 80,000 spectators, led by West Point cadets, flood New Haven. The game, cloudy but cool, marks a season turning point with injuries limiting Army’s Trapnell but Captain Riff Toney and others ready. Cadet parade, drill, and pregame events frame the high stakes contest.
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Yale
Benty
Weathen, Bureau
Bridgeport
Ealy
New Haven
West Point
Russell Lee Pot Lheing
U H
Il Oclock Dowsg
Limon Avenue
State Street
Chay
Yeast
Temple Street
Riff Toney
Crowch
Eddies
Clirk Derb
Butté
Otar Plat
Trapnell
Ferad
Syracuse
Cagle
Tripnells
Tiny
Heart
Pittsburgh Stag
Harry Wilson
Tenn State
Harding
Biff
Tores
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