Flying in Europe Shows Air Travel Like Rail Yields
Col Day’s travelogue recounts a 20,000 mile air journey across Europe, praising commercial aviation as safe, punctual, and profitable. He notes Lufthansa networks, German efficiency, rising airports, and the blending of flight with rail schedules, forecasting aviation’s pivotal role in unity and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Paris
Amsterdam
Sweden
Imperial Airways
London
Cologne
Basle
Semanavian
Baltic
Prague
Vienna
Berlin
Armogval
Deutsche Luft Hansa
Ewns
Herlin 4
Moscow
Stockholm
Hamburg
Rome
Koenigsberg
Petrograd
Geneva
Madrid
Junkers
Fokker
Germany
Luft Hansa
Elds
Clites
Hamburg Settin
Munich
Franksfort
Tuwisbruck
Strasbourg
Nuremburg
Wonen P
Grimany
Versailles
France
England
Otto Merkel
Col. Davis
Boyle on Trial for Drunkenness and Operation While Intoxicated
A jury in the Criminal Common Pleas court will begin deliberations today in the case of William D. Boyle of Fairfield charged with drunkenness and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The July 20 Norwalk crash followed by Boyle’s arrest sparked clashes between prosecutors and defense counsel and featured testimony citing intoxication and a strong odor of liquor. Defense presented character witnesses including local police figures and Bridgeport residents.
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Common Pleas Cout
Wiliam d. Boyle
Fairfield
ipGuerce
Mquor
Richard 5. Swain
John Keogh
Norwalk
Boyle
West Avenue
Philip Wisner
Wisner
Borie
John H. Redgate
Edward J. Nevins
Matthew J Lynders
Bridgeport
Italian Vice Consul’s Assassin Identified in Paris
Paris September 12 through Associated Press The assassin of Count Carlo Nardin Italian vice consul in Paris confessed naming Serge Di Modugno after a song and nervous moment during which he could not speak He claimed he fled to Bergniola Italy on May 8 1902 Police found an anti Fascist journal in his room Di Modugno hospitalized in St Inn hospital did not reveal motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Crrlo Nardin
Mosis
Serge di Madugno
Beregniola
Italy
di Modrugna
St In A& Hospital
Far City Hikes Tax Rate to 3560 Per Thousand
Fall River voters faced a historic tax increase as the board of assessors announced a rate of 3560 per $1000. The levy, though higher, was offset by adjustments in valuation leading to a different net burden than in the prior year when the rate stood at 240 per thousand.
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Fall River
Mass
Board of
Ancmais
Dart
Drunken driving fines in city court total $500
Judge William J Buckley levied 500 in fines and costs after several drunken driving and liquor cases. Louis Sherman and others faced penalties for operating under the influence and breach of the peace. Additional fines were imposed on occupants of the same vehicle and persons charged with possessing liquor and home brew for sale.
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William J Buckley
Costes
Louis Sherman
Lindley Jstreet
Lake
Aquor
Blanche Thompsson
Freeman Street
John Parker
High Street
Gilbert Payne
Lamver
Highstreet
Shermans
Connecticut
Central Avenues
Sherman
Malloy
Martin A. Malloy
Park Street
Lquor
Richard Flanagan
Parrfield
Ash Creek Bridge
John Drascak
Mike Nickocey
Drascak
State Opens Bids for Highway Work
Hartford Sept 13 AP Bids for state highway construction and repair totaling nearly half a million dollars were opened by the State Highway Department in the House of Representatives hall with more than 100 contractors present. Department engineers will review apparent low bids in the coming days to determine compliance and contractor reliability before awards are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Hghway
Moe
House of Representatives
Capitol
Department
Georgetown Social Notes Parade Visitors and Local Meetings
Georgetown notes list visitors from Bridgeport Danbury and Norwalk visiting local families. Residents attend church circle meetings, club events, and a shore dinner with many local households noted.
Man Attempts Suicide at Winsted Church Grounds
Sept 13 192? Charles Coplik 45 a janitor at the Methodist Episcopal church attempted to take his own life on church grounds by drinking poison and slashing his throat He was rushed to Litchfield hospital in dying condition Relatives at 77 Main Street say he had recently warned of mental distress
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Enc Haggren
Bridgeport
Eric Haggren
Highland Svehue
Raymond Shearwood
South Norwalk
John Carlson
Main Street
Wilbur Thompson
Danbury
Edith Foster
West Church Street
Mason Trammer
Bramford
James Trammer
Methodist Parsonage
Willem Smith
Edith Smith
Marion Treadwell
Clinton Jennings
Orient Point
N. Y
Floyd Jennings
Ina Driscoll
Walnut Hill
Newtown
Helen ‘Sturges
Hampton Institute
Virginia
Fred Sturges
Smith Street
Congregational Church
Charles Ryder
Willem Heanter
Betty Hunter
Guest
Wittem Warwick
Bess Miller
Catherine Lee
Walter Penny
Po Walter
Thomas Flood
David Clan
Winsted
Associated Press
Charles Copilk
Methodist Episcopal Church
Litchfield Hospital
Eer
Cirapn Flenits
Dr Keegan Becomes Civitan Club Officer
Dr Daniel F Keegan, physician, is elected treasurer of the Civitan Club succeeding Attorney Clarence O Lister during the annual officers election at Pewter Bowl. Maxwell L Griffith becomes president, Herbert Hoskins moves to a three year board term. Beeton P Lauder is elected vice president as officers appoint a secretary post installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jagurr
Civitan Club
Club officers elected after successful social and finance
Lister reported that the club enjoyed a successful social and strong finances. The newly elected officers were unanimously chosen, reflecting broad support and steady leadership for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lister
Bridgeport Traffic Association Set To Meet Monday
The Bridgeport Traffic association will hold its first regular monthly meeting for the year Monday at 8 p m at the University club. Officials from the Gal Carloading and Distributing company will be guests, with local freight and operating representatives in attendance. Transportation issues will be discussed, followed by a buffet luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Traffic Association
Univergal Carloading and Distributing Company
National Organization
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Mr. Gadder
Naumkeag
Gadder
Pretzeleer
Uneeda
Osogud
Uneeda Bakers
Slim
Slim Jim
National Biscuit Company
Uneeda Bakera
LY. Col
Celeng
Camryete
Constantinople
Near East
Imperial
Mussolini
Proifected Inc
Milan
March
Acoss
Alps
Theuselage
Rhine
Jandeor
DR. Keegan
Traffic Association
Frisbie’s
Gintinenees
Main and Fairfield
Fourtit
St Fes
Bayon Athletic Unions
Hogaderly
CPAST
Mikes Union
Alex
Good Doe Miestic Parcelan
Mae Perfed
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