Pomeroy Marks Half Century In Prison At Charles Town
Boston October scene reports Jesse Harding Pomeroy, famed life convict, entering the first day of its 51st year behind bars. Once a 15 year old killer, he spent 41 years in solitary confinement and 9 years in ordinary custody. He now works, manages wealth built largely through investments in Liberty bonds and odd jobs, while supporters push to win him freedom.
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Paralysis Closes Sunday Schools in Springfield Churches
Springfield Massachusetts reports feverish paralysis outbreak with 32 cases and three deaths this summer. Following a school board postponement, church pastors decided to omit Sunday school sessions until health conditions improve. Churches aim to curb gatherings of youth and limit risk while no new cases were added by late today.
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Driver Sentenced in Cousin’s Death in Willimantic
Thomas Hughes of Webster Massachusetts was sentenced to three to five years in state prison by the Superior court in Willimantic for death caused by negligent operation of an automobile. He pleaded guilty after a collision with a parked car at Allawaugan that killed his cousin who rode with him.
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West Virginia laborer sentenced to hanging
Moorefield, W V September Jack Brady a negro farm laborer today faced death after a grand jury convicted him of criminal assault. Brady was sentenced to be hanged on November 12. The assault was alleged to have occurred on August 14 while the Hoffman family attended church.
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Chicopee Mayor Seeks Dog Quarantine After Bite Outbreak
Mayor M. I. Shea announced a special Aldermen meeting to pass a quarantine on all dogs following a Pasteur Institute report about a dog killed after biting six people. Those bitten are urged to seek special treatment.
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Democrat Named by President 10 Commission Post
Henry E. Glassie a Democrat of Maryland was given a temporary recess appointment to the Tariff Commission by President Coolidge to fill a vacancy that expires today. The move follows pressure from several Senators and signals a possible reduction of the commission from six to four members. Glassie will receive pay during the recess term if Congress has adjourned. The appointment comes as Washington debates tariff policy and Sugar Tariff stake with related conflicts over Glassie's wife’s sugar plant interests.
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Fairfield Legion Juniors Winners
Fairfield special report covers Father Coleman Council No. 2816 Knights of Columbus instituting, installing officers, and banquet events at St Thomas school hall and Legion hall. Delegates from across the state attend, with Dr P A Garneau directing the degree team and State Deputy Mulligan present.
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Springfield Politician Ill at Friend's Home
Springfield Mass September 8 AP Francis W Aldrich of thin ally member of the governor's council from the Eighth district is ill at a friend's home in Springfield.
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Craig Tells Lions of Trip to West Coast
Craig, a freshman standout hitter, tells the Lions about an upcoming West Coast trip. The report notes his readiness and the team’s anticipation for the journey and events ahead.
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Woman and Child Hurt in Fall Incidents
Two alight accidents required the Emergency staff yesterday. Sadie Mumi phy eighty of 411 Connecticut a nne sustained a scalp burn and was taken to Bridgeport hospital. Georges Banly five of 271 Frank fell from a cart and sustained a scalp wound needing one stitch.
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Weston Works as Odd Job Man in Kingston Hotel
An eighty five year old pedestrian from Esopus Hills arrived in Kingston and took a job sweeping, washing bottles, and splitting kindling at a local hotel for food and lodging. He says he is well, gaining weight, and happy with his odd job duties.
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Swedish Premier Ekman Recovers. Queen Victoria Ordered to Baden-Baden
Stockholm report states Premier Ekman’s health is fully restored after a clot. Queen Victoria remains ill with lung and heart trouble. doctors urge an immediate trip to Baden-Baden for specialized care.
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State Police Probe Riot at Mill Strike
Providence RI Sept 8 Cap Col Everett St Jaffe Rhode Island state police chief said a rigid investigation is under way to punish those responsible for a strike riot that wounded five at Manville a week ago last night The probe follows Adjutant General Cole's report to Governor Pothier after militia were deployed to quell the disturbance Cole cited outsiders as instigators not directly involved in the strike
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Supple Leaves to Study for Priesthood
Lamundit Supple son of Mr and Mrs Richard Supple of 876 Grand Street left Bridgeport for Cornwall Heights Pa to study for the priesthood at Holy Ghost Apostoly College. The six year course follows his St Augustine’s School graduation in 1926 where he was a top student and served as town clerk during Bay Week, reflecting his leadership qualities.
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