Witnesses fail to back Henry Stevens alibi in Hall Mills case
In Toms River New Jersey on September 3 1922 three of four witnesses could not confirm Henry Stevens alibi that he was fishing at his Lavallette home the night of September 14 1922 when Rev Edwards Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mills were slain Among those who testified only Enoch Titus Van Camp Lavallette mayor firmly supported the fishing claim Prosecutor Simpson noted private detectives influenced witness recollections and promised to reveal their identities Stevens connected to several arrestees in the ongoing inquiry and related to local figures including Mrs Frances Stevens Hall.
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Toms River
N. F
Henry Stevens
Hall-Mill
Stevens
Edwards Hall
Eleanor Mills
New Brunawiel
Lavallette
N. J
Alexander Simpson
Ocean County Court
Enoch Titus van Camp
Arthur Apniewate
Metc
Oking
William Mellinger
Philadelphia
George W. Johnson
Counccil
Patrick Hayes
Applegates
Stevene
Hays
van Camp
Inavallette
Mellinger
Columbia
Johnson
Simpson
Thang
Applesate
Jover
Derham
Gratis
Wilkinson's
Eny
Slater
Smith
Jove Jetters
London
PM Kill Derham
Aged Lover Kills Girl in Lexington Personal Crisis
Aged lover killed a girl then faced a personal crisis. He planned burial details, sought funds for her funeral, and claimed to have relatives elsewhere. The case involved a Lexington and Charleston businessman who lured, feigned names, and traveled with the victim and another woman. An inquest was held and coroner certificates were issued.
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Lexington
Miss Burl
Neaherr
Miss Gregg
Kirsty
Charleston
W. Va
Biss McDaniel
Brookfurt
Charlewan
Maserreeary
Wirt
Ty Texington
Alma
Gregory
Mise McTantel
Moody Ant
Kerr
Four Appointments to Academies Open for Entrance
On September 2 Senator George connectsett announced four openings for United States military and naval academy entries. Examinations will be held October 23 at federal holdings in New Milford and nearby towns. Candidates must be Connecticut residents for one year before the date and endure about five and a half hours of testing.
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George Connectiett
United States
United States Civ Sirst Co Commission
Fedpeal
Maetford
New Towsen
New London
Lridport
Waterbury
Connecticut
Pete
Ater McLene
Bern
Nations Weigh U S Proposals on World Court Membership
Reports from Geneva indicate diplomats favor U S reservations to the World Court as a step toward League participation. Optimism centers on American terms being accepted, with leaders noting potential two stage codification and U S representation at a later conference.
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Geneva
Switzerland
United States
Conference of World Court
League of Nations Assembly
Onde
Jts
van Lysinga
Count Rostvorovski
Amercan
World Court
Cecil Hurst
Rough seas threaten Channel swim attempt by famous swimmer
Rumors said a prominent London doctor planned to swim the English Channel for a record. Local reports from Boston described The Times man seeing the swimmer set to depart from the French coast after weather delays. Favorable conditions had been awaited for days.
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Phere
London
Serrethy
Bay State Cities Show Increase in Paralysis Gases
Massachusetts public health officials report no state epidemic though infantile paralysis is unusually common in Springfield and Worcester. Dr Clarence L Beamman notes seasonal rise in August and September with 181 total cases for the year and 75 in August in those two cities, while most of the state remains near normal and the overall count stands at 20 after eliminations.
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Bay State
Boston
Massachusetts
Department of Public Health
New England
New Weedland
Westfield
Maoss
New Britain
Conn
Clarence L., Beamman
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Springfield
Worcester
Springfiel
Missing Aviators Return to Field in West Virginia
Lloyd Stearman of Wichita and Hart Wells of New York, missing for two days after adverse weather, arrived near Langin Meld Wheeling late last night while en route to the Philadelphia air races. They said they lost their way and would proceed tomorrow, staying at a Wheeling hotel before moving on.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Allegheny Mountains
Lloyd Stearanan
Wichita
Kans
Hart Wells
New York
Langin
Wheeling
Keneami
Stearman
Wells
Former Policeman Arrested Here With Companion
John P F Callahan a former policeman of 758 Grand Street and his companion Cherlea Smith of 1266 Larnum Avenue were arrested last night and held on a charge of drunkenness after a several day drinking spree.
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John PF. Callahan
Grand Street
Cherlea Smith
Larnum Avenue
Worcester Bandits Found Guilty in City Court Verdict
Worcester Mass Sept 3 AP jury found WH Jim Cap nt and Angelo Rappaygirra guilty of alleged Westhorn payrall banditry. They received ten to fifteen year sentences. The verdict came after about four hours of deliberation in the afternoon.
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Worcester
Mass
Angelo Rappaygirra
Westhorn — Payrall
Ationda
Suite Prihen
Labor Head Expected at Danbury Meeting
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, is expected to attend the opening of the Connecticut State Labor Convention on Tuesday September 7 at the Odd Fellows Hall Danbury. About 177 delegates from various trade unions are anticipated for the three day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daneiecy
Wiliwin Green
American Federation of Labor
Connecticut
General Ludendorff to wed again in September
From Ries on September 3 a report states General Ludendorff, recently seen at the Town hall, will marry again within a fortnight of General Paideniterre. The bride is Dr Mathilde von Kemnitz, an unnamed officer of the Tia redal army.
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Ludendorff
Thugs Escape After Attack on Bridgeport Men
A group of five assailants attacked three men on Stratford Avenue and Hewitt Street. The victims, Hewitt Street residents and workers, were left injured as the attackers fled in a car observed at 1693 Stratford Avenue. Police say investigations continue with NY garment-labor tensions nearby and hostile claims about a Bridgeport factory.
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Hewitt Street
Clodefsky
Bridgeport
Mand Goldstein
Seigel
Wits
Stratford Avenue
Louis Cape Poz
Thucs
Selgei
Grovery
West Avenue
New York
Altho
Seigei
Dutte
Asc
Sailants
Bureau of Investigation
A. B. Katz
Favorite Cloak Company
Fonce and Berry Reach Agreement Clash Over Crew Rights
Captain Fork claims entitlement to a fight as pilot after agreement. Captain Fone拒 no crew place leading Wivensier and the Argonauts to back Captain Lerry in a dispute over roles and authority.
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Fonce and
BERRY
Fork
Fone
Wivensier
Argonauts
Lerry
Discharged Employee Jailed for Attack at Local Factory
A former Tiny company worker, Joseph Alers of 489 Taniter Street Stamford, after discharge from jail, returned to the Bishop Avenue factory and attempted to tear up a foreman. The incident occurred last night as Mehrang and Eich at the peace, Madera, were involved.
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Joseph Alers
Taniter Street
Stamford
Bishop Avenue
Ste
Anne Eich
Madera
Three Indicted in Mellett Case at Canton Ohio
Stark county grand jury indicts Ben Rudner Masailon Louis Mazer Canton Patrick Fugene McDermott Nanty Glo Pa Cleveland for the first degree murder of publisher Don R. Mellett July 16. Prosecutor McClintock cites substantial evidence and notes more indictments likely while reassignments and pleas loom. Kasrholk and Derwoul placed in the work house on bonds.
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Nton
Ohio
Don R. Mellett
Canton
Srom
Stark County Grand Jury
Ben Rudner
Masailon
Louis Mazer
Patrick Fugene McDermott
Nanty
Jal
Wis Bond
Peesy Cavanan Derwoul
Wits
Car Stolen and Crashes Into Auto on Park Avenue
Police will investigate a theft last night involving a car reported stolen from Tinwood Avenue after it collided with another vehicle on Park Avenue near Midph Sou maunts. The speeding car left the roadway and overturned, causing severe damage with no injuries reported.
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Trefile
Polices
Ine Olsen
Tinwood Avenue
Mack
Warfield Avenue
Ife
Fedha
Park Avenue
Post Offices
Detective Bureau
James Ramsay
Harrall Avenue
Chlyo Streets
Shark bin
Dnpact
Seven Miners Dead in Tahona Mine Explosion
Seven miners died after two blasts rocked slope No 7 1 2 west in Mine 24 of the Superior Smokeless Coal and Mining Co at Tahona Le Flore. Rescue squads located all seven bodies. three were recovered. Fire hindered recovery and entrance to the shaft remained blocked. Names released include Dennis James Ross Adreen Amiel Wanl Henry Berry Bruce Davis Hobert and Wiel Chambers.
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Poteave
Okla
Superior Smokeless Coal and Mining Company
Tahona
le Flore
Therio
Aurtsee
Dennis James
Ross Adreen
Amiel Wanl
Henry Berry
Bruce Davis
Hobert
Wiel Chambers
Gaa
Beagh Guardian Appointed Guardian in Local Probate Case
Judge Smith of Stratford orders First National Bank of Bridgeport to guard Beagh’s finances. The appointment follows a family request to protect the legitimate children’s rights and awaits a formal report on Beagh’s capacity to manage money. The case involves parties including Margaret Binlsey Reach and Seward R. Price.
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Smith
John Smith
Stratford
First National Bank of Bridgeport
Gundian
Bouch
Legitime
Margaret Binlsey Reach
Brederick C
Naturalization Offic
Alfred Reach
Margaret Beach
Europe
Seward R. Price
Chamber of Commerce of Bridgeport
Coolidge Warns Against Armament Racing
President Coolidge denounces the arms race including aviation and naval buildup, arguing competition among nations should be eliminated under the Washington naval treaty. He notes that while American defense is capable, the issue lies in failures to curb arms development through common restraint.
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Washington
Coolidge
United
Spain Absent From Council Sessions Amid Mandate Debate
The council is told Spain will not be represented at the League of Nations sessions, an absence described as abstention rather than withdrawal. Geneva reports note criticism of mandatory powers interrogations and the need for proper investigations before granting audiences. The council plans to reconvene in the morning.
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Spain
League of Nation
Sait Vanderselde
Beletan Corehen
Gene
Sip Austen Chimberlain
Hellish Corelen
Briand
Prenel
Duct
Covision
Dia
Million Dollar Estate Fight Is Withdrawn In Woonsocket
Woonsocket Rhode Island September 8 CAP news that a contest of the will of Miss Emma G. Harris of Woonsocket and Philadelphia has been discontinued. The will would have used about $1,000,000 for educational purposes. Contestants were Miss Mia Isabel Harris Metcalf of Providence and Miss Helen Harris of Woonsocket, sisters of the testatrix.
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Woonsocket
Rt. L
Emma G. Harris
Philadelphia
Mia
Isabel Harris Metcalf
Providence
Helen Harris
the Tostatrix
Unidentified ex soldier found near Main Street cellar
An unconscious man, possibly an ex soldier, in serious condition at St Vincent's hospital after being found at the foot of a cellar way behind 26381 Main Street. Police and ambulance struggled to identify him. clothing offered no ID and he appeared about 35, 8 feet 8 inches tall, rough details provided by witness Max Paume.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
Ife
Main Street
James H. McCuMough
Celar Way
Max Paume
Park Avenua
Miller Company Receiver Named and License Suspended
Miller and company of New York, dealer in real estate mortgage bonds, has its license indefinitely suspended in Connecticut while investigations proceed. The firm’s national business totals about 21 million dollars with creditors and investors watching closely for possible liquidation and restructuring options.
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Hartford
GL. Miller and Company of
New York
Pen Itings
Commany Sdatbatre
John B. Burn
21 Joss
C Byrne
Banis
Soni
Miller Ant Company
Mail Carriers to Enjoy Labor Day
Mail carriers will enjoy a day off on Labor Day with only essential deliveries. Most offices and windows will be closed. Transit and exchange services will operate at reduced hours, with limited post office activity through the morning.
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Carrie's
Menevader Westnesa
Tient & Ty
Ox Ridge Horse Show Set to Open Saturday
Darien dispatch notes the THth annual Ox Ridge Hunt Club horse show starts Saturday at 2 pm. Three classes for children, with entries for ages 16 and 22 in adult divisions.
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OX Ridge Horse Show
Darien
Os Ringe Unt Club
Police Capture Providence Man Who Killed Wife
Providence Fran 1 Sept 3 AP Serantino Manzello twenty three shot his wife Vannie twenty in Tebnsten Fenner farm a mile from the scene. First anniversary of their wedding. State police surrounded the area after a call from Manville strike duty. Manzello indicted for assault with a dangerous weapon.
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Providence
Serantino
Manzello
Vannie
Bernard Redman
Mate Police
Fenner
Tebnsten
Manzellos
Sven Imes
Warner
Manville
Morigello
Catholic Women's Conference Closes at Lakeville Manor
The Connecticut Council of Catholic Women held its annual session at Lakeville Manor closing after three meetings. Morning discussions centered on immigration under Our New Neighbors with participants from Bridgeport Norwich Willimantic and Colchester. Afternoon topics covered Rural Catechism Centers and Vacation Schools led by Rev. Matthew J. Judge with several local members present. The final session addressed parish schools and the endowment fund with reports by diocesan committee members.
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Lakeville
Connectcut Council of Catholic Women
Lakeville Manor
Miles Mary Lengey
Bridgeport
Bertha Liohnoorky
E. W. Nolan
Meriden
Mession
Matthew J. Judge
Anna McGrory
Norwich
John Reidy
Willimantic
McCarthy
Rockville
Henry Lee
Danbury
Ise
Elizabeth Cronin
Colchester
Pal School
Sachereser
Thomas
Indicted Chicago judges and clerks amid grand jury probe
The Chicago special grand jury investigates crime with 32 indicted judges and clerks of election. The report cites county murders, hangings, and fraud figures, noting irregular returns tied to Crowe-Jurrett Republicans and a Sept reevaluation, amid a murder linked to attorney MeSwigins.
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Chicago
Wild
Grand Jury
Cank County
Republican Party
Dey
Man Dies After Land Cave In at New Canaan
Sept 3 report from New Canaan states Cary Lacis Capo of West Mamomet, Bramurd, died at Stamfer hospital after five tons of gravel crushed him while at work in a ragelpie signed by Antony Ceres of this town. He walked to a nearby business district but died later from internal injuries. Copo was questioned. An accident involving another worker was noted, with transportation home by truck after impact.
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New Canaan
Cary Lacis
Mamatpeet
Bramurd
T Stamfer
Hopical
Antony Ceresius
Man Hurt Falling On Street Near Waterbury
A man sustained an arm injury after falling in the street while crossing near Waterbury yesterday. He was taken to hospital for treatment and receiving care guidance from medical staff at the scene.
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Waterbury
Pes Blom
Galdys
Tate Creatiment
St. Vinegar’s
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