War Department Chief Backs Aircraft Probe Amid Warrow Dispute
Acting War Secretary Davis favors full inquiry into Colonel Mitchells aviation charges against Army and Navy Air services and a possible unification of air defenses while Secretary Wilbur resists deeming an investigation unnecessary. The plan includes potential court martial for Mitchells language and broader scrutiny of defense policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Mitchell
Army
Navy
Dwight Davis
War Department
Dayla
Congress
Mitchell
Wilbur
Labor bank plan backed by Connecticut unions
Delegates at the 44th annual Connecticut Federation of Labor convention discussed launching a labor bank in the state. The proposed bank would have $200,000 authorized capital with 55 percent of stock held by labor unions and 45 percent available to the public. A professional promoter would receive five percent on the stock, with members limited to two shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Connectant Federation
Alienists Warn of Dementia Risk in City Streets
Dr. Emanuel Brodsky and Dr. Charles Godfrey, noted alienists, warn that numerous residents suffer dementia praecox and related disorders, roaming free and posing danger. They cite cases in Stratford and recent New Jersey murder, urging interstate laws to remove the mentally ill to sanatoria and improve reporting and detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Harrison ¥. Noel
Mary Daly
Emanuel Brodsky
Park Avenue
Brodsky
George Weeks
James N. B. O'Mahony
Beatrice Donnelly
Greenwich
Godfrey
Charles C. Godfrey
Stratford
Noel
Daly
Ywull
Shooting Pastor Implicates Klansmen in Vinton Murder
Vinton Iowa September 10 AP authorities pursue clues in the murder of Mrs C B Cook Benton county W C T U president After her funeral the Reverend A A Wright pastor says the woman holds the key to the case Five youths detained for egging the home of the prohibition leader may know more about the shooting and two Klansmen are named in reports of the investigation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Iowa
Ku Klux Klan
C. B. Cook
Benton County
Cook
Glain
A. A. Wright
O Rat Christian Church
Lewis Case Jury Out After Three Hours In Disagreement
In the Superior court criminal session the jury in the state case against William E. Lewis, charged with statutory offences, reported they could not reach a verdict after about two hours and forty minutes of deliberation. Judge Hinman paused sentencing other prisoners and urged the jury to reconsider. Foreman Samuel Keeler of Norwich noted continued inability to agree, and the proceedings continued toward a possible further trial or consideration.
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Superior Court
William E. Lewis
George E. Hinman
Lewis
Lyon
Samuel J. Keeler
Norwalk
Hinman
Replicas
Foreman Keeler
Many like Noel at large in Bridgeport headlines
In Bridgeport and surrounding areas a string of items appears on Page 1 including debates on insanity in the city, endorsements in the Ninth District, and political moves. Notable entries reference a derailed water issue in Westport, a fatal auto crash near Southbury, and a rising wave of local civic concerns.
Walks Out of Police Station After Car Crash
A driver involved in a State and Main collision yesterday left the police headquarters during an incident report and did not return. The car, owned by Tyler Clark of Waterbury, reportedly collided with another vehicle and a trolley, with Arthur Henry of Walnut Beach Milford claiming to fetch his ticket in his own car. Henry said he was westbound on State when the other car pulled out, causing the crash. he was uninjured and the police will pursue the driver.
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State and
Main Streets
Arthur
Henry
Fourth Street
Walnut Beach
Milford
Tyler Clark
Cooter Street
Waterbury
State Street
Tilden and Johnston Triumph in Davis Cup Opener
In Philadelphia, September 10, the United States edged France in a dramatic Davis Cup opener. Jean Borotra and Rene Lacoste pushed William Tilden and William Johnston to five and four sets respectively, delivering a strenuous test as the Americans held the edge through grit and long rallies.
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Jean Borera
Wilam T. Tilden
Rene Lacoste
William M. Johnson
United States
France
Deny Civilians Barred From Air Meet Events
Washington the army and navy air service denied charges by Colonel Harold J Hartney that civilian craft were barred from two of the ten events at the National Air FACES meet in New York next month A conference with officers and the National Aeronautical association resulted in a statement that the two services would abide by the rules and permit civilian planes in the meet unless a contest had been or would be held as military only
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army and Navy Air Service
New York
Harold J. Hartney
General Airways
National Air Faces
Army
Association For the Air Meet
Liberty Engine Builders
Caldwell Likely Opposes Wieler for Town Clerk
John Y. Caldwell, ousted from the Board of Assessors when the ripper law took effect, is the probable Republican nominee for town clerk. He would oppose current Town Clerk Joseph F. Wieler, with Democrats signaling Wieler’s renomination. Caldwell has a long GOP record in Caldwell’s Twelfth district, including service as alderman and in the State Legislature. the King machine aims to renominate incumbent officeholders, including City Treasurer Otto Edelmann, City Clerk Alfred Burdick, and Mayor Behrens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Y. Caldwell
Board of Assessors
Caltwell
High Council of the King
Joseph F. Wieler
Wieler
Caldwell
William F. Connelly
Cakdwell
Board of Education
William Chew
City
Republian
King Machine
Otto K. Edelmann
Alfred W. Burdick
Behrens
Liner Martha Washington Halts To Avoid Mayflower Collision
In Massachusetts Bay the liner Martha Washington reversed engines to avert a collision with the presidential yacht Mayflower as both ships neared Boston. The Mayflower, en route from Marblehead to Washington, shifted course in a narrow pass, prompting the quick action that allowed the yacht to pass safely. Captain Stupernech of the Wher ordered the emergency maneuver.
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Boston
New York
Cape Cod Canal
Marblehead
Washington
Massachusetts Bay
Stupernech
President Coolidge Returns to Work at White House
President Coolidge arrives at the renovated White House after an eleven week stay in Swampscott and Plymouth. He starts work within an hour, reviews mail, and meets with Secretary Kellogg. Cabinet members Kellogg Hoover Jarrine and Grew greet the president plus Mrs Coolidge as Mellon and Davis return. The administration plans to address ambassador to Tokyo appointment and anthracite coal actions while William Mitchell aviation policy and Bert Haney’s shipping board status are under review.
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Washington
Capitol
Coolidge
Swampscott
Mass
Plymouth
White House
Mall
Kellogg
Hoover
Jar Jine
Grew
State Department
Cable Net
Mellon
Davia
Tuna
Todyo
Tokyo
Wiliam Mitchell
Bert FE. Haney
Shipping Board
Haney
Pleasure Beach Reopens After Power Restoration
Pleasure Beach resumes operations tonight after two days of darkness as United Illuminating Co workers locate the damaged four inch cable aboard a barge. The cut occurred when the dredge Potomac uprooted the line, causing a short circuit with water. Splicing in a five foot section will complete repairs and restore power and phone service.
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Pleasure Beach
United Tluminating Company
Potomac
Rodgers and crew found alive near Kauai after Pacific flight
Commander John Rodgers and four seaplane PN-9 No. 1 crewmen were located 15 miles east of Kauai by submarine R-4 after the August 31 disappearance while attempting a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. All were reported in good health. they were towed toward Pearl Harbor as naval authorities confirmed their recovery.
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Naval
Rodgers
Hawaii
War Department
Mitchell
Secretary of Navy
Wilbur
Cook
Coolidge
White House
U. S
Mackinac
New England
Hammond
Sinnott
Canty
Hylan
Craig
Kerrigan
Honolulu
Associated Press
John Rodgers
Kauai
San Francisco
Oahu
Pacific
Osborne
Pearl Harbor
Whipperwill
Navy
PN-3
Nawthwill
Nawiliwili
Navy Air Station
Hawaiian Islands
Byron J. Connell
Pittsburgh
Skilea N. Pops
Jackson, Pa
Ham H. Bowlin
Gmate
Richmond
Ind
Fairfield Nominating Caucuses Spark Local Political Fight
In Fairfield on Sept 10, Republicans and Democrats prepare for town caucuses Friday night ahead of Monday elections. The GOP caucus at Roger Ludlowe High School gym and the Democratic at Town Hall anticipate contests, with factions led by John Flood opposing the Republican slate and targeting incumbents Frederick A. Burr and Clara M. Flint. Flood vows open nominations, while a candidate likely for town clerk will be William West, though initial nomination by the Republican committee failed 1 to 2. A split rises as eastern leaders back David Domonkos for first selectman, signaling a broader rift in town politics.
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Fairfield
Roger Ludlowe
Flint
Frederick A. Burr
Clara M.flint
Flood
Republican Town Committee
John Flood
Mill Plain
Bridgeport
Funt
William West
Albert E. Lavery
Town Committee
Second District
Republican Club
David Domonkos
First Selectman
G. O. P. Women Nominate Becker at Turbulent Session
Mrs. Gertrude Becker of 6 Richardson Street was chosen as an organization delegate to the Republican city convention by the District Republican Women's club last night, in a session marked by conflict. Mayor Behrena won unanimous endorsement for renomination and reelection, while outsiders were barred. Becker received an overwhelming vote amid reported opposition from club president Mrs. Maratha Fox and Mrs. Catherine Holmes wife of Mark Ducky.
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Gertrude Becker
Richardson Street
Raths
Republican Women's Club
Behrena
Firat
Becker
Maratha Fox
Catherine Holmes
Mark “Ducky
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Army Air Service
Navy Air Administration
Jaweth
Davis
Coleonel Mitchell
Labor Bank
Connecticut
Ipwspa Py
Praecox
Dr. Brodsky
Dr. Godfrey
Lewis Case
O. P
Ninth District
Caldwell Lkely
Page L. Lewis
Circus
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Fairfield County
Westport
Southbury
Devon
Derby
Law and Enforcement League
Danbury
Newtown
New Haven Road
Monroe
Stevenson
Ansonia
Business and Finance
Chicago
Joe Burns
Worcester
Pittsfield
Springford
Hartford
Trim Hawke
Pirates
Braves
Phillies
Reds
Cubs
Yanks
Wome
Macks Browns
Sox
Tigers
Indians
Tilden
Johnston
Johnny Weson
Berlenbach
Slattery
Borotta
la Coste
Bill Johnston
Philaddelphia
America
0. P. Organization
Taney
Pacific Ocean
Republican Caucus
Burr
Hass and Domenkos
Selectman
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