U S Quarantines Against Beetle Expanded Across State
The federal beetle quarantine extends into eight Bridgeport sections with broad city coverage. Connecticut and New Haven Agricultural Experiment Station will enforce the rules using nursery certificates and limited intrastate controls. Officials warn the pest may require prolonged measures and consider soil poisoning for infested areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Britton
Fairfield County
Connncticut Agricultural Experiment Station
New Haven
General Assembly
Connecticut
Mr. Britton
Adrift Six Days Nine Mine Men Rescued Near Hoboken
After six days adrift in an open boat the crew of nine aboard the schooner Horatio G. Poss were landed at Hoboken New Jersey by the liner Voldendam. The four-masted coaler, carrying coal from Philadelphia to Martigues, sank after severe gales on October 22 as the crew abandoned ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kew York
Assocated Press
Horatio G. Poss
Hoboken
N. J
Voldendam
Bermuda
Horatio G. Foss
Philadelphia
Martingue
Oew
Football player cuts his hand in fall during game
Joseph Schmidt of Kings Highway slipped during a football game yesterday afternoon and cut his hand on broken glass. He was rushed to Emergency hospital where five stitches were required by Dr. John J. Mark. Tetanus antitoxin was given to prevent possible lockjaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schmidt
Kings Highway
John J. Mark
Piper
Missing broker fleeced relatives in New Haven
New Haven Oct 30 AP. Missing broker Frank E. Smith alleged to have victimized relatives by marriage and an elderly city couple. City Attorney Pouzzner says claims exceed 87,000 in city alone, with broader totals possible reaching around 100,000 as investigations expand to Wallingford Holyoke Bridgeport Hartford and other victims across several states. A warrant charges five counts of embezzlement by agent referencing Eva Rowland and other complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Associated Press
Frank £. Smith
Providence
R. I
Daniel O. Poutzner
Smith
M. French
Eva 8
Rowland
Bridgeport
Attyne
Pouzzner
Wallingford
Holyoke
Mass
Mabel Carlton Hall
North Main Street
Taxi Destroyed by Fire in Westport
A leaky gas line caused a fire that destroyed a New York taxi on the Fost road near Long Lots road in Greens Farms at 3 45 am. Driver B E J Schierling of 141 West 104th Street tried to smother the blaze with dirt and sand as a passing motorist notified Westport police. Firefighters used 40 gallons of chemicals to extinguish the flames before arrival, with the cab totally burned and the engine damaged but no explosion occurred. The wreckage was towed to Audres's garage and Schierling returned to New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
New York
Fost Road
Long Lots Road
Greens Farms
BE. J. Schierling
Westport Center
Frederick Walsh
Francis P. Dunnigan
Owen Feeney
Compo Engine
Hervey Allen
Schierling
Audres
Schilerling
New York City
Hartford
Bridgeport Men Elected Trustees
General Lincoln C. Andrews former assistant secretary of the Treasury and prohibition enforcer was elected president of the Guardian Investment Trust of Hartford at a recent meeting. Fred C. Burroughs was chosen as vice-president and Arthur Brown as treasurer. Harold Hart was elected secretary with a slate including William E Burnham Thomas R. Ross Frederick Kingston Brenford Martin Ler and Chauncey B. Goss ня Waterbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Associated Press
Lincoln C. Andrews
the Treasury
New York and Queens County Railway
Guardian Investment Trust of
Fred C. Burroughs
National Tradesm: Bank and Trust Company of
New Haven
Arthur Brown
Harold Hart
Guardian Investment Trust
Bersides Mersrs Andrews
Burroughe
Wiliam E Burnham
Wangeport
Thomas R. Ross
Frederick
Kingston
Brenford
Martin Ler
Bridgeport
Chauncey B. Goss
Waterbury
General Andrews
Connecticut
Maximilian Harden Dies At 66 In Switzerland
Berlin Oct 30 Maximilian Harden German editor founder of Die Zukunft died suddenly today at Montana Vermala Switzerland He was 66 and long opposed the Kaiser and rulers of Germany. Harden exposed court scandals and criticized wartime policies and postwar government and survived assassination attempts and attacks on his life during a volatile career. He helped reveal the Eulenburg affair and faced prison terms for his sharp criticisms of the Hohenzollerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maximilian Harden
Berlin
Die Zukunft
Montena-Vermala
Switzerland
Harden
Germany
Xalsee
Tuer
Bismarck
Kaltser
Bramarck
Keiser
Net
Philip Zu Eulenburg
William
Prince Eulenburg
Austria
Kuno von Moltke
Count Wilhelm von Hohenau
Abelling von Moltke
Yarden
Kaiser
Satan
God
German Republic
Paris
United States
Walter Rathenau
Radioi Cals
Ala
Ealio
Oruse
Jeil
Obituary notices for James H. Matthews and others
Funeral services were held for James H. Matthews from his uncle Peter Callins residence and St. Augustine's Church with a solemn requiem mass. The service featured a chimes rendition and a church quartet, with pallbearers named and a State Guard firing salute at the grave. Also noted are the deaths of James L. Meade of Sandy Hook and Theresa C. Lapine with details of their services and burials in nearby cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Matthews
Peter Callins
Vine Street
St. Augustine's Church
Joseph A. Ganley
Robert J. Bowen
Albert Driscoll
Schmidt
W. H. Ryan
Mia
Harold Youd
John Hanley
W B. Ryan
W. B. Ryan
Harry and
Herbert Donnelley
George Day
Howard Bradley
Paul Henesey
Joseph Keane
State Guard
St. Michael's Cemetery
R. J. Bowen
Greenspun Silver Wedding Marked by 25 Years of Marriage
A large Bridgeport gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. Herman Greenspun at 282 Bronx Avenue celebrating 25 years of marriage with a dinner dance at the Masonic Temple. They wed in Russia in 1902 and have resided in Bridgeport for 22 years, with four children Jules Harry Florrie and Fanny and a long list of guests from New York City New Haven Philadelphia and Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman. Greenspun
Bronx Avenue
Masonic Temple
A. Roenig
A. Sendenoff
New Haven
Marion Sendenoff
8. Goldsmith
H. Feld
H. Goldberg
Mary Alerpin
New York City
Bentham
Frances Ostrofsky
Adele Rosanoff
William Ostrow
Blanche Greenspun
Milton Bassett
Fred Atwater
George B. Rice
B. I. Ashmun
Alfred E. Veness
A. Hancock
F. King
I. Smith
Louis Korff
T Korff
J . Cutler
Frances Greenspun
Marion
Fay Shaughnessy
David Bernstein
Janet Cohen
Misami
Fla
Rose Cohen
BE. Goldsmith
Albert Golden
W. Ostrow
Frances Racher
Herman Schwartz
Henry Lorenzo
Julius J. Lorenzo
al. Lorenzo
Alfred Jessola
Samuel Greenspun
Brooklyn
Jock Rozene
Harold Holmes
Three Cars Crash at Southbury Bridge
An auto driven by John Kullesh of Danbury sideswiped two vehicles at 7:15 last night near the cement bridge in Southbury by the residence of William H Wakelee auctioneer of the US District Court. The other cars belonged to Alfred Bertuson of Danbury and Raymond Stevens of Seymour. All three vehicles were damaged with no injuries. Kullesh was charged with violation of the rules of the road and will be arraigned in Southbury court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kulfesh
Danbury
Southbury
William H. Wakelee
United States District Court
Alfred Bertuson
Raymond Stevens
Seymour
Kullesh
Ridgefield Barracks
Bouthbury
Cleveland Rasty
Reed Street
Milford
Henry Lampago
Blake Street
New Haven
Rasty
Amodge
Fred Johnson
Maldon
Mase
Martillo
Tolles
Jennie Catlono
Clark
Lawyer Advises Mrs Knapp Not to Give Testimony
Syracuse dispatch reports Mrs Florence E Knapp former secretary of state under investigation over the 1925 census conference with her counsel Alexander Otis and others to decide whether she will appear before Moreland Act Commissioner Randall J LeBoeuf by November 3 Otis will advise her not to testify under the conditions set by LeBoeuf and a Syracuse appearance may be arranged if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracube
Sociated Press
Florence E. Knapp
Adyiaera
Moreland Act
Randall J. LeBoeuf
Alexander Otis
New York
Associated Press
Alexander Otie
Florence E. Knepp
Randall J. le Bocuter
Three Accidents In Milford Reported In One Day
Milford records show three separate crashes with multiple drivers cited. Edward Fitch of Jamaica charged with reckless driving after a collision with James Geolin of Bridgeport. no injuries though cars damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Edward Fitch
168Th Street
Jamaica
James Geolin
Grove Street
Bridgeport
Fitch
Milford Town
Kansas City Bank Loss Seen Large in AP Report
Oct 30 Kansas City bank chaos described by E B Compton receiver as caused by hidden interlocks and complex entries. Preliminary audit report notes substantial losses likely, with no final figures due to tangled accounts. Former bank leaders and allied company officers face federal indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Associated Press
Compton
Walter Cravens
R Harold Cravens
Richard B. Cravens
Russell C. Cravens
Alice B Todd
Ralph W. Street
50 000 Spent by On Leong Tong to Save Lung Wing
Hartford report details how the On Leong tong spent about 50 000 to save Chin Lung and Soohoo Wing from the gallows for a rival tong murder. Costs cited include lawyers and agents, with totals rising to around 625 000 for trial and 420 000 for appeals and related litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On Leong Tong
Lung
Wing
Hartford
Associated Press
Hum
Newark
N. J
Soohoo Wing
Connecticut Flyer and Three Others Die in NJ Crash
New Jersey aviation disaster echoes in Connecticut as Leroy Thomson and Wesley Hubbell, both locals, die in the South Plainfield crash. Thomson led Colonial Air Transport and had a storied aviation career. Hubbell worked for New Jersey Telephone in Hackensack. Relatives head to New Jersey for funeral plans. officials note Thomson’s long service and prior air mail flights.
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Elliot
Woodbury
Waterbury
Associated Press
New Jersey
Connecticut
South Plainfield
N. J
Leroy Thomson
Wesley Hubbell
Southbury
Thomson
Monsger
Colonial Air Transport, Inc
Bethany Field
New York
Boston
Colonial Air Transport
Thomason
Air Service
Key
Chicago
Frank H. Thomson
West Main Street
Dwight W. Hubbell
Woodbury High School
New Jersey Telephone Company
Hackensack
Harris Whittemore, Jr
Naugatuck
Byrd Hasbrouck
Atlantic Aircraft Corporation
Long Island
Bleacher Athletes Derided by Bishop
A bishop urged gymnasium discipline and zeal in ministry, arguing reverence defines religion and worship must be inclusive. He warned that excluding worship creates a lopsided spiritual view and praised keeping commandments for eternal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Johnson
Greek President Shot by Assanan Pathy
A Greek president was shot by Assanan Pathy after a trial of visitors who spoke with him and signed a visitors' book. Goussios, a Larissa-born waiter, arrived in Athens two weeks earlier for an ear ailment and speech impediment. Police say his luggage contained Communist literature and he confessed to long unemployment and seeking vengeance on the state by killing its head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathy
Goussios
Larissa
Athens
Stratford Health Officer Denies DUI Charges
Dr Howland a prominent Stratford figure and former Stratford Board of Education chairman, denies charges amid a public stir. He serves as police department physician and is routinely called in on cases involving alleged driving under the influence of liquor.
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Howland
Stratford
Boy Falls Down Stairs Injures Young Boy
Nine year old Mark Peddle of 430 Batnam Avenue fell downstairs and struck his head. Ambulance responded at 1 PM and Dr. David Green transported him to St. Vincent's Hospital for observation. By morning the boy was listed as very sick, skull fracture not yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Peddle
Batnam Avenue
David Green
At, Vincent's Hospital
Probe of Dupont Steel Stock Deal Is Being Pushed
The federal trade commission advances its inquiry into Dupont interests acquiring United States Steel and General Motors stock. Field work continues with no set completion date. Other congressional investigations take precedence, delaying some FTC inquiries into price maintenance and blue sky securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Dawn Flier Returns to Curtiss Field at Old Orchard
Old Orchard Me Oct 3 Associated Press reports Mrs Frances Grayson and her Dawn with pilot Harry Jones received farewell cheers as they prepare to resume attempts to fly the Atlantic. After three weeks in town crowding hotels and the lunchroom the expedition remains hopeful despite earlier failures.
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Old Orchard
Associated Press
Frances Grayson
Copenhagen
Atlantic
Grayson
Mrs. Grayson
Harry Jones
Lindbergh Brock
Schlee
Schiller
Wood
Old Glory
Stratford Probate Court Grants Eight Months for Claim Filings
District of Stratford probate court grants eight months to creditors of Suanuuah Carten decedent to file claims for settlement. Those neglecting to present properly attested claims within the period will be barred from recovery. Respondents and interested parties are urged to promptly pay debts to Daniel J Carten, Administrator, Stratford, Conn. Judge Joan Bmetel presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Mtratford
Telate
Daniel J Carten
Fairfield town meeting to discuss highway, code and traffic
Notice is given of a special town meeting of the Fairfield legal voters to convene Thursday November 3 1927 at 8 PM in the Roger Williams High School Auditorium. Topics include adoption of a building code provision, closing and abandoning a highway segment of Old King's Highway, and regulation of traffic on the Post Road by law or signage.
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ICR
Fairfiek
Roger End Jone High School
Srd
Old King's Hixhyay
Obituaries from Bridgeport and area in late Oct 1927
Several deaths are noted with funeral details: John Edwin Anderson of Brooklyn formerly of the city aged 58. Elizabeth Kochies 22, funeral at 596 Artie Street then St John’s Greek Catholic Church Stratford. Isabelle T McDonald aged nine years, funeral at 560 Newfield Avenue then Blessed Sacrament Church. James L Meade 65 of Bandy Hook, burial Lake Kenosia Danbury. John W Reid 83 of Washington DC, funeral at 1116 Lamont Street Northwest with interment in DC.
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Brooklyn
WN. Y
John Edwin Anderson
Lakeview Cemetery
Kochiss
Elizabeth Kochies
Michael Kochiss
Arctie Street
St John's Greek Catholic Church
St John's Cemetery
Stratford
McDonald
Isabelle T McDonald
Newfield Avenue
Blessed Sacrament
Bridgeport Hospital
James L Meade
Bandy Hook
Conn
Charles Fable
Lake Kenosia
Danbury
Washington
B.C
John W Reid
John F
Irby Winn Reid
Lamont Street
Northwest
Washington, D.C
Washington, D C
In Memoriam of Frophy Bo Clifford
In memory of my dear husband Frophy Bo Clifford who passed on October 31 1986. Few have wept enough to ease a longing heart. He was a faithful husband and a beautiful character to the end. A loving figure left behind, sadly missed by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Clifford
E Clifford
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Britton Asid
Connecticu
Co. 3
Marlatt
Federal Horticultural Board
Pennsylvania
Tone
William Jardine
Dr Trues
Frank Smith
Cops
Post Road
William €. Burnham
Martin Lee
Gen. Andrews
Trust
Foe
Kaiser Wilhelm
James L. Meade
Sandy Hook
Meade
Florence Kline
Gussie Monsanto
Trumbull
Mary Wilcox
Wilbur Meade
Himon Meade
Charles Faber
Lake Kenonla Cemetery
Theresa C. Shaver
Theresa C. Lapine
William Shaver
Main Street
Sacred Heart Church
St Michael's Cemetery
Greenspuns
Southbury Bridge
Census Bureau
LeBoeuf
Death Turnpike
Agenta
Bupreme Court
Som Ong Jing
Quy
Ging Hem
Manchester
Kitty Wing Twenty Two
Harry Ly Sucy
Harry
Connecticut Flyer
Hubbell
Haubner
New York Telephone Company
Assanan
Dupont
Board
Dawn
Curtiss Field
Shretford, Conn
Joan Bmetel
Pred Rioberr Davile T Lomonkor
WM OM
Fairfield
C. L. Dennis & Son Undertaker Funeral Home
Fairfield Ave
Barnum
Graham Funeral Home
Fairfield Ave. Barnum
Johns- Manville
Johns-Man
Burrit Ridgepor
Mer
Knowlton Street
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