Boy Shot near Halett and Pembroke Streets
13 year old Edward Carafalo was shot in the face while playing with friends at Hallett and Pembroke. A 22 caliber rifle bullet caused injuries but his condition was reported not serious after a delicate pellet removal. Police seek the assailant, with theories pointing to a neighborhood boy or a demented local woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Carafalo
Pembroke Street
Hallett
Pembroke Streets
T. N. N. Sansone
Carafalo
Posess
Friends Post $60 000 Bond For Norwich Banker
Twelve Norwich business men bond for George A Finn former trust company official facing embezzlement charges. Bail set at 80 000 reduced to 50 000 with joint and several surety from local merchants and professionals. Several Lions Club members support bail as Finn returns home amid legal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notawich
Winn Wen
Willian FF
Boyne
Utomobile
Clare
Charles Vrk
Dudelin Niehel
Ayling
Proba
Mereluanat
Jacob I. Bledhere
Gabriel C. Derker
Bro- Kevarse Gra
Jarelig Chet
Dewares
Danbury 81 year old cemetery caretaker dies in street mishap
An 81 year old Danbury man and Wooster Cemetery caretaker, Kingan, died after collapsing in the cemetery area this afternoon. Authorities report heart disease as the probable cause of death after the incident near the sematory path. no further details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Gut
Kingan
Rival Tong Chieftains Agree to an Armistice
New York reports a two week armistice among Tong factions led by Chinese consul general and merchants from several cities at Hip Sing headquarters in Chinatown. The truce takes effect Thursday midnight across New York and other cities as peace talks resume, but a fatal shooting in Chinatown interrupts proceedings and hampers progress toward a lasting settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chang
Nina Town
Washington
Gee Sing
Frankie Lee
Gee Ling
Chinatown
Hip Sing
Pell Street
Foughfare
Mott Street
Dover Street
No Man's Lana
Charlie King
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Ong Iroon
Hip Sings
Hac
Judge denies injunction to stop income tax record release
In Cleveland a federal judge refused an injunction to prevent F. Routzahn the internal revenue collector from making public the Cleveland District income tax records. The ruling states the records are government property and there is no personal privacy right. Routzahn refused reporters access citing jeopardy to his office.
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Cleveland
F. Routsahn
Internal Revenue Collector
Cleveland District
Westenbauer
J. W. Reavis
Houtzahn
Routzalin
Darwin Rune Wild
Pace A
Convicta
Tong Jeaders
Armislce
Naval
Lease Pult
Canada
Day and Heaton Partners
Stock Exchange
New York
United Kingdmo
Chicago
Igand
Coolidge Votes on White House Lawn
President Coolidge voted on the White House lawn using a pencil to mark his ballot then mailed it to Northampton Massachusetts. Mrs Coolidge stood nearby smiling with her back turned while photographers watched as the ceremony occurred on the rear lawn with a table from the executive offices. Roh Roh the playful Scottie poked his head between the President’s arms then scampered away.
Supreme Court reviews case of Stormfield fee
Bridgeport Land and Title Company appeals Judge Ells ruling that set aside a jury verdict awarding $1,1902.65 broker commission for Stormfield, the Redding estate of Samuel Clemens, known as Mark Twain. The case notes the firm’s long sale attempts and eventual sale to J P Given of New York after negotiations failed.
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Bridgeport Land & Title Company
Arthur
F. Ells
Superior Court
Land and Title Company
Stormfield
Redding
Samuel Clemens
America
Mark ‘Twain
Supreme Court
Bridgeport
Ells
Bridgeport Company
J. P. Given
New York
Pls
Bridgeport Land and Title Company
Given
Stornifield
Democrats Spend Nearly $46,000 In State Campaign
The Democratic state central committee reports total funds near 46900 with 16990 raised and a note that only about 1600 remains from the 16690 collected. Treasurer Fred P Molt says the national committee may provide little or no funds to Connecticut Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartiforum
Democratic State Central Committee
National Democratic Body
Fred P. Molt
Connecticut
Fire Driving Ten Roomers From Miss Cummings Home
Early morning blaze at 2 40 in Cottage Street home of Miss Elsie Cummings drove ten roomers from their beds. Fire started in cellar wiring caused flames to spread, damaging the dwelling with losses around 5000 dollars. Firemen gained control after a half hour. Miss Wager fainted while trying to save nearly 1000 dollars in cash from a bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Cummings
Cottage Street
Aliie
Wager
Draywer
Howse
Tories win big as Labour regim e doomed in wartime style vote
In London dramatic British election returns show Conservatives exceeding 400 seats out of 615 in the House of Commons. Labour leader Macdonald contemplates cabinet resignation or a parliament gathering to face a throne address while Baldwin moves to form a new government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
House of Commons
Macdonald
England
Baldwin
Voted for Lincoln, Now for Coolidge in 1864 tale
Thompsonville reports on Andrew Gordon of Hazardville who marked his twenty first birthday by voting for Abraham Lincoln for president and notes a long Republican voting record. He now plans to vote for Galvin Coolidge on November 4 1864. Gordon once served Enfield and was a seventh district senator.
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Thompsonville
Andrew Gordon
Hazardville
Abraham Lincoln
Noty
Galvin Coolidge
Gordon
Enfield
Connecticut G O P Campain Funds and Roraback Testimony
Senate hearings reveal Connecticut Republicans raised about 56 000 from state donors for presidential and congressional campaign efforts with 7 600 spent on offices, telephones, postage and travel. J Henry Roraback testified speakers are paid only if necessary, and additional funds may be raised before the election as a United States senator race approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Connecticut
Ror Bask
Uniteds States
Caraway
eNot
Roraback
Seaside Sanatorium Site Fight Advances
Attorney General Frank E. Healy announced plans to condemn and acquire land near the Seaside sanatorium at Nian'ie from the Metlock estate within two weeks. The addition would relieve overcrowding and provide treatment space for children with bone tuberculosis, but McCook property owners refuse to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Realy
Nian‘ie
Healy
Metlock
McCook
Bilding J Walen
Fire at Locomobile body shop on Main street
A quick but fierce blaze broke out in Locomobile Co body shop on Main Street damaging feather and building materials. An alarm from Fire Headquarters sent Cheroteal No. 1 and Truck Company No. 1 to the scene. sprinklers activated and flooded the shop, with officials attributing most damage to the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locomobie Company
Main Street
Lira Lloar
Toxila
Cheroteal No
Crusi
Henry C Wallace and Bridgeporter in Bridgeport Tale
Henry C Wallace, a Bible reading farmer publisher of an agricultural weekly, met a powerful Cabinal member and confidant of President Harding in Bridgeport. An associate in Bridgeport portrays Wallace as turning down honors to better serve his folk, the farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry ¢. Wallace
Cabinal Memher
Asident Harding
Wallace
Paulming
Bridgeport
Two Women Killed in Auto Crash Near Norwich
Morwich, Oct. Mrs. Morris D. Wilkinson, 24, of Groton, died almost instantly when their touring car was struck by a roadster driven by Clarence B. Luther of Norwich. Her mother, Ila Park, 60, also of Groton, died later at Buckus Hospital from injuries. The cars collided head on near Derry and forced the tour car into an oncoming trolley. The tour car was destroyed. Coroner Jeremiah J. Desmond opened an investigation and Luther was held by state police for a hearing in Montville court.
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Morwich
Morris D. Wilkinson
Groton
Lla Park
Buckus Hospital
Derry
Clarence B. Luther
Norwich
New London
Mra Wilkinson
Jeremiah J. Desmond
Luther
Montville Court
Dispute over school equipment bids at Warren Harding High
Mrs. Fansale Crosby accuses Superintendent Cortright of unfair conduct in selecting equipment for Warren Harding High School. Board members claim consultants were given access to only certain firms while others were excluded, triggering calls for immediate bid action to prevent delay in opening the school.
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E. Everett
Fortright
Fansale E. Crosby
Edaucation
Warren Harding High School
Bradley and Hubvard Company
Meriden
Crosby
J. Murray Johnson
John B. Wynkoop
WHS
SULEG
Edward “B Caldwell
Cortright
Vm A
Kevates Company
Mich
Caldwell
Raymond P. Walker
J. M. Ricker
Midnight Radio Program Stars Next to National Revival Committee
Famous entertainers including Al Jolson Florence Pleed Doris Ieane and Raymond Hilchock headline a midnight broadcast from station WJ tonight under the National Republican Committee auspices. Jolson will host the revue featuring numerous stage and screen stars and a simultaneous WGY Schenectady relay is planned via a direct link.
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AL Jolson
Florence Pleed
Doris Ieane
Raymond Hilchock
Fama
National Reriblionn Committee
Itriday
WIZ Lyche flepubMvan Committee
Nowel Pragy
Gilpatric Sentenced to 15 Years in Atlanta
Connecticut state items note Gilpatric sentenced to 15 years in Atlanta after pleading to 25 charges. Also coverage of Bridgeport crime, fires, municipal plans, political notes, and local updates across Fairfield County. Highlights include court actions, public safety, and community developments with multiple named places and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilpatric
Atlanta
Former counsel makes plea in Gilpatric case at Hartford
Harold Gilpatric former Treasurer of First National Bank of Pittsfield faces 25 counts of embezzlement totaling 353000 in a U S court in Hartford Judge Edwin S Thomas hears pleas of guilty or no contest from Gilpatric aided by his wife and two brothers counsel He pleads guilty on 14 counts and plans not guilty on others Lawyers argue duplications and possible note conversions while the district attorney seeks a penalty commensurate with the acts alleged and the losses sustained Continued on page two.
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New Haven
Harold Gilpatric
Cashi First National Bank
Piti
New County
Atlanta
Gilpatric
Iby
Wiliam A. King
Cence
Cohen
Farmers
Nolo Contedere
John Buckley
Parade Planned by Italians in Campaign Rally
A parade organized by Italian Republican voters is planned the night before the election. It will precede a city wide rally at the V M H A hall Madison Avenue with Francis Pallott and John King as principal speakers. Italian districts have been notified and arrangements will provide cars for women and home pickup for rally attendees. The march will begin at Lexington and Washington and run through several streets to the V M H A hall.
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Tad Campalen
M. H. A. Hall
Madison, Avenue
Eta
Francis A. Pallott
Fortes
John T. King
Carsan
Biles
Washington Avenue
Sona of Italy
Republican Club
Stratfolavon
Lexington
Washington Avenues
Grandalmet
Pembroke Street
Hamilton Street
Hallett Street
Goodwin Street
Hough
Sherman Street
Stratford Avenue
Fairsfield Avenue
Water Street
Wal Street
Main Street
MY Avenue
V. M. H. A. Hall
Clark Paul
DeEsh
Cd'mittee
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Lions Club
Unite
Coolidge
White House
Mark Twain
Dewn Gulied
Asquith
Coali
Haldwin
Maddonaid Has
Ainoyfort
Lincoln
G.O.P
Senate
National Committee
George BH. Manning
Locomobile CO
Henry C. Wallace
Bridgeporter
Charge Cortright
Fannie J. Crosby
Kenney Bros. and Watkins Company
Education Board
Mra
Chargea Cortright
Lacomoblia
Navy
LeFollette
Davis
Dawes
Campalen
Nebraska
Bryan
Page Lo Tammaty
Dlaima Smith
New York City
State
Fairfield County
Worwich
Greenwich
Lesser Coat
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Hawleyville Station
Stratford Court
Westport
Keating
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Fairfield
Wegiport
Army
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Dekete
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Cambridge
Brown
Cartemouth
Connecticut Aggie
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Smmaller Colleges
Thomas Paes
N. Haven
Yale-Army
An & Wave Jengil
Sion Wharf
WGY
University of Pennsylvania
Lafayette
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