Essex County Demands Doctor's Dismissal Over Noel Escape
Newark Sept 11 AP Responsibility for the escape of Harrison W Noel from Overbrook Insane asylum was laid at the feet of Dr John W Thompson senior resident physician by the Essex County Board of Freeholders after a three hour hospital committee session The board urged his immediate resignation as part of a drive to clean up conditions that allowed the slaying of Mary Daly Montclair and Raymond Pierce The state meanwhile scheduled a second alienist examination of Noel as it builds its case for trial and possible denial of an insanity plea.
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Newark N J
Harrison Wo Noel
Overbrook Insane Asylum
John W Thompson
Essex County Board of Fireholders
Thomppson
Hines
Thea
Essex County
Mary Daly
Montclair
Raymond Pierce
Dalola
Noel
Leroy G Kirkman
Court House
Walter S Washington
Overbrook Institution
Fred
Essex County Board of Freeholders
Thompsons
Noeis
Fire Threatens Connecticut Hospital for the Insane
Middletown reports a Friday afternoon fire destroying four outbuildings at the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane. Damages reach 30 000 dollars as hay grain and farming implements burn. main building spared by a strong wind. Firemen battled low water pressure for three hours to control flames. origin under investigation with possible spontaneous combustion or human cause.
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Middletown
Connecticut Hospital For the Insane
Place di Roy
Summon Kelly In Test Of Legality Of Ripper Act
Tax attorney Edward L Kelly cited to appear before the Superior Court in Bridgeport on an appeal under the Ripper act. The case centers on the 1920 Bridgeport Brass tax dispute and a certificate of error deemed illegal by the Supreme Court, with continued appeals and tax redress options outlined.
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Kelly
Edward L Kelly
Superior Court
John R. Booh Nestern
Bridgeport Brass Company
Marst Stoddard
Day
Tax Commissioner
Connor
Supreme Court
Edward A Drew
Ilegal
Brass Company
The
General Assembly
Bridgeport
Snperior Court
Etry Yte Collec
Board of Reehef
Supreme Court of Errors
Bis
QUESTION HUSBAND OF WOT LEADER FOR MURDER CLUB
Vinton Iowa September 11. Myrtle Cook wife of Benton county WCTN leader was slain and her husband C B Cook said to be under surveillance by plain clothes officers though not under arrest. Coroner Modlin announced the inquest would resume Monday with Cook questioned in a closed session.
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Vinton
Iowa
Gap
Cook
Myrtle Cook
Benton County
C L Modlin
Cook Cook
Whitfield Ruhl
W. @ or WU
Regulars Triumph In Fairfield Co Ballot Contests
In Fairfield a Republican caucus yielded a clear Regular town committee victory over insurgents. Key races saw Arthur M Marsh defeat Dr William H Donaldson for the Commission, Frederick A Burr win first selectman with 816 votes, and Clara M Fit unanimously chosen clerk. Other officials including treasurer, auditor, and school board members were decided by wide margins or unanimous support. Democratic caucus also met with several nominees and decisions not to endorse Clara Mint.
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Fairfield
William H Donaldson
Arthur M Marsh
Bacon Wakeman
Albert L Lavery
Clara M Fint
Clarence Bradley
Joan A. Forsythe Jr
Board of Relief
Eed
R E MecEidowney
Board of Finance
Simeon Pease
Donaldson
Town Plan
Howard Gray
Frederick Bo Wakeman
Jirst
William Tondon
Second Selectman
William M Oniver
Town Deposit Fund
Wollem
Burr Tower Treasure Milam
Bur
Deport Chinese Who Can't Prove Legal Admission
New York AP reports United States District Attorney Emery G Buckner will report all Chinese in New York without proof of legal admission and others with criminal records after a conference with Hip Sing and On Leong tong leaders. The action aims to remove those lacking proper entry status.
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New York
United States
Emery G Buckner
Hip Sing
On Leong Tong
Connecticut News Roundup Sparks Political and Local Events
A dense page reports on Sammon Kelly challenging legality of a ripper act, two Democratic aldermen not seeking reelection, hydroplane crash in Johnsons creek with all Flyers uninjured, Christ Episcopal church to mark 75th anniversary, Cullinan endorsement controversy at a civic outing, and youths convicted in theft. Ouster of Samuel Lavit from Connecticut Federation of Labor convention, Meara announces, and fire at Connecticut State Hospital for the Insane. Regulars triumph in Fairfield GOP caucus, Skelton losing factory as Sterling Piano moves, Short Beach program becomes main Stratford election issue, Milford veterans seeking more Memorial Day funds, and Derby contractors refusing concessions to strikers. Pacific flight incident linked to radio signal misread. plane towed ashore after crew rests, Rodgers and crew stay aboard. Hodgera details nine days drifting on Pacific using wing cloth as sail. Rodgers promoted to Navy assistant air chief. Police question WOCTV reader husband in murder probe. Chinese deportation threat for illegals with attorney statement. Market notes: stocks, bonds, and foreign exchanges mixed. commodities and crops show varied moves. Sports: Bridgeport split, Lawmakers Hearne wins, Senators down Panthers, Shinners star in Cards win, Giants beat Dodgers, Phillies and Braves split. Berlenbach defends title in boxing on 71st round. Seaside American Legion games field to feature competitors.
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Sammon Kelly
Johnson's Creek
Christ Episcopal Church
Cullinan
Samuel Lavit
Connecticut Federation of Labor
Meara
Connecticut State Hospital
Fairfield
Skelton
Sterling Piano Company
Short Beach
Stratford
Milford
Derby
Pacific
Rodgers
Hodgera
Navy
Fighe
Diane PB
WOCTV
Bridgeport
Hearne
Caffrey
Senators
Panthers
Brasseos
Hillies
Penles
Macks
Red Sox
Detroit Downs
Cleveland Shinners Stars
Pirates Giants
Dodgers
Phillies
Braves
Paul Berlenbach
Berlene
Page
Richards
Williams
America
Double Collision In Ansonia In Front Of Police Headquarters
Lir Scott of 94 Jackson Street Ansonia started to pull away from the curb near police headquarters around 1140 AM when a westbound trolley struck his car, pushing it five feet. The trolley motorman was J M Pearl. A second collision at Harras and Coleman involved Louis Nishehs and Benjamin Barnett, with one car wrecking a front porch and both cars badly smashed but no injuries.
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Lir
Scott
Jackson Street
Ansonia
Fairfield Avenue
J & M Pearl
Harras Avenue
Coleman Street
Louis M
Washingtons Avenue
Benjamin Barnett
Monticello No
Jourial Avenue
Magee pleads not guilty in Las Vegas murder case
Albuquerque editor Carl C Magee appeared in Las Vegas to enter a not guilty plea to murder charges related to the August 1 shooting of John B Lassetter at the Meadows hotel. He was bound over to await grand jury action on a $2000 bond.
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Lab Vegas
Plane Crash Near New London Injures No One
A Curtiss hydroplane with shore landing gear diverted to Johnson's Creek near New London due to a leaky radiator. Pilot Arthur L Caperton and passenger Irving C Leetz escaped unhurt despite extensive damage. The craft was bound for Mineola and suspected as a rum runner scout. Coast Guard boat 200 sighted the incident.
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Lower East Side
Carroll Avenue
Johnson's Creek
Arthur L Caperton
Garden City
Marine Corps
Irving C Leetz
New York
Caperton
Leetz
Ming
Watch Hill Point
New London
Two Democratic Aldermen Not 10 Seek Re Election
Two of the three Democratic members of the present Common Council will not seek renomination. Alderman Bernard B Brady of the Seventh district will not return to the Board. William Reilly, former alderman, is open to consideration. Alderman John Lyons of the Fourth district was elected in 1923 to fill a vacancy and will not seek reentry. Richard Foley, defeated last November, may be nominated if reported. Alderman William D Hogan, the third Democrat, will seek renomination if it is offered.
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Common Council
Bernard B Brady
William Reilly
Walter J Hartnett
Tas
Richard Foley
Frank X .McCarten
William DC Hogan
Democratic Council
Oust Savit From Labor Convention In New Britain
In New Britain on September 11 President Patrick F OMeara announced he ordered Sam Lavit of Bridgeport and William Simons of New Haven from the Connecticut Federation of Labor convention hall for non attendance. The session focused on endorsing a labor party, with delegates opposing a third party and vowing not to let the federation dictate affiliations. The convention adjourned after approving the committee’s adverse report on endorsing a labor party.
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New Britain
Connecticut
Fedstation of
Labor
Patrick F Omeara
Sam Lavit
Bridgeport
William Simons
New Haven
O Meara
Radio Signal Mixup Caused Plane Loss In Hawaii Flight
Seaplane PN-9 No 1 proceeding from San Francisco to Hawaii ran low on fuel after radio bearing confusion and poor winds. Lt Connell made a controlled landing in heavy swells at sea, engines out, before refueling could be arranged. continuation on Page Two.
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Kahula
Arcostook
Tangie
Aroostook
Honolutty
Connell
Richards and Williams Win In Davis Cup Doubles Play
In Philadelphia on September 1 AP reports the United States clinched the Davis Cup by defeating France in the doubles as Norris Williams and Vincent Richards defeated Jean Borotra and Rene Lacoste 6 4 6 4 6 3 before about 8 000 fans at Germantown Cricket Club. The win followed Tilden and Johnston singles victories, sealing America's sixth straight season of Davis Cup dominance.
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Philadelphia
America
United States
R_ Norris Williams
Vincent Richards
Jean Borotra
Rene Lacoste
Germantown Cricket Club
Etrarht
Tilden
Lacoste
Johnston
Borotta
United Sites
Fance
Williams
Richards
Berlenbach Retains Title In Eleventh Round Knockout
In a packed SANKEE Stadium affair in New York, Paul Berlenbach defends his world heavyweight title by stopping Jimmy Slattery in the eleventh round after a grueling, crowd-pleasing battle. Slattery, 161 1/2 pounds, fought valiantly before referee Pats Haley halted the bout after Berlenbach delivered sustained punishment.
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Berlenbach
Slattery
Sankee Stadium
New York
Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
Paul
Tenaife
Pats
Haley
Five aviators reach Hawaii after nine day Pacific flight ordeal
Rodgers and four crewmen, exhausted after a 218 hour nonstop attempt from San Francisco to Honolulu, landed at Newill Will harbor aboard their seaplane to be towed in by the submarine R-4. Navy guards and doctors assisted as they rest and recover, while Commander Rodgers sheds light on radio signal misunderstandings and the crew’s strained condition. They face towing plans to Pearl Harbor with medical cautions for Lieutenant Connell and ship crew.
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Tahoe
Island of Kanal
San Francisco
Honolulu
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
Newillwill Harbor
Navy
J. Rodgers
Pacific
Rodgers
Aroostook
Lahaina
Stantz
Camemander Rodgers
Byron J Connell
Pittsburgh
Connell
Bite
Rodgers Promoted Plan New Flight for Navy Flyers
Commander John Rodgers was promoted to assistant chief of the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics for his rescue of the seaplane crew. After recovery, he will report to Washington to assume duties aboard the battleship fleet’s flagship for a two week stay in Hawaii. Secretary Wilbur praised the rescue and thanked the crew and officers.
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Washington
Navy
Bureau of Aeronautics
John Rodgers
Hawai
Haewai
Wilbur Friday
Rodger
Alfred W Johnson
Moffett
Johnson
Scherle
Naval Operations
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Saybrook
Nuhglis Touveda
Highlawn Avenue
Brooklyn
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Airford
Fairfield CO. Baueis
Marsh
Dr. Donaldson
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Fairfield County
Business and Finance
Frost Southwest
Magee
Johnson’s Creek
Coast Guard
Mineola
Brady
Lyons
Savit
Oom
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France
Astoria
Youngster
Dave Shade
California
Beilenbach
Crew
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