Body Found in West Haven Falls Under Murder Motive Probe
In New Haven on September 14 police identified the body found in Allingtown as Henry B. Johnson from the Yale Hope mission. Investigators seek the motive after a robbery of his paycheck led to his killing. Six men, including Nick De Megli and Joseph Macri, have been arrested or detained in New Haven and New York as the case unfolds.
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West Haven
New Haven
Arlingtown
Henry B. Johnson
Yale Hope Mission
Allingtown
O'Brien
Deceasde
Johnson Hadeen
Index Visible Company
Hartford
Johnson
New York
Nick de Megli
Joseph Macri
Edward Collins
Charles Pavis
Edward J. Buckley
Joseph McGrail
Macri
de Meoli
McGrail
Maeri
Vwlympia Macri
John Bagnano
Murderer Caught After Suicide Attempt Near Jen nings Camp
James Doherty, accused of killing Joseph Devon near Littleton, surrendered to a posse near Jen nings Camp after a manhunt. Weakened by exposure, he attempted suicide with a knife but was restrained. he handed over his weapons and will be arraigned in Houston court tomorrow on the murder charge.
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Houston
James Doherty
Joseph Devon
Jennings Camp
Littleton Vilage
Doherty
Fix
Rorald Fitzpatrick
Fred Carpenter
Henry McLaughlin
Hammond Plantation
Emma M. Towns
Lake Maranacook
Winthrip
Miss Hayward
Kirby
Newburyport
Mass
Miss Towns
Eight year old girl killed before schoolmates in Westport
Audrey Thomas eight was killed as she ran from a Bedford school bus and was struck by a sand truck owned by Lawrence Fullin. Thirty schoolchildren witnessed the tragedy on Wilton road. Fullin was arrested on a manslaughter charge and bond set at a thousand awaiting inquest.
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Westport
Audrey Thomas
Jst
Lawrence Fullin
R. F. D. Murray Street
Norwalk
Fullin
Frazier Peters
John J. Phelan
Thomad
Wilton Road
Walter Hoyt
Gruman Avenue
Audrey
Dorothy
Mildred
Lorraine
Bedford School
Myrtle Avenue
Wilton
Raging Sloop Found Adrift Off Stamford No Crew
A 36 foot racing sloop, sails partly up, was found about a mile off Southfield Point Stamford by Willard Ryle. No name on the boat. Cards bearing Tim, Katharine Saunders, and McKnight suggest possible owners or occupants. Police seek owner as crew possibly abandoned ship after last night’s squall.
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Stamford
Southfield Point
Willard Ryle
John Ryle
Tim
38Th Street
Broadway
Katherine Saunders
McKnight
Great Neck
Tong Island
Ryie
Eise
Last Day for Third Quarter Income Taxes in Hartford
Hartford reports tomorrow is the deadline for third quarter income tax payments. A 1 percent monthly penalty will be applied on unpaid balances and the full tax becomes due immediately. The Internal Revenue Office could not estimate total unpaid amounts, but many accounts face penalties if not paid.
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Hartford Pt
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Prohibition Report Details Economic Health Effects
Washington report from the Federal Council of Churches Research and Education Department summarizes varied data on prohibition impacts. It notes no definite conclusions but observes a drop in liquor-related disease deaths in 1926, followed by increases in later years, part of the first section of the report released tonight.
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Washington
Research and Education Department
Federal Council of Churches
Candidates set for Wisconsin U S Senate primaries
In Milwaukee on September 14 AP reports Republicans and Democrats prepared for the U S Senate unexpired term ballot tomorrow after LaFollette Sr Wilcox and McGovern concluded campaigns. Woodward ran a front porch tour. Democratic unrest centered on William G Bruce and a write in for Judge Charles B Rogers.
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Milwaukee
Wis
United States
Robert LaFollette
Robert M. LaFollette
Roy P. Wilcox
Francis E. McGovern
Daniel Woodward
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
William G. Bruce
Bruce
World Court
Charles B. Rogers
Fort Atkinson
LaFollette
Wilcox
Mitchell to be called if needed in air board probe
The War and War departments act to assist the President's air board meeting at the White House on Thursday. Colonel William Mitchell, central to the controversy, is available as an expert if summoned. A navy court of inquiry into the Shenandoah disaster was appointed and its report may be used by the board.
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War and War Departments
Special Airera
White House
William Mitchell
Washington
Air Service Administration
Wilbur
Navy Court of Inquiry
Shenandoah
Navy
Department
Davis
War Department
Grant French Tennis Star Leave from Military Duty
Rene Lacoste of the French Davis Cup team won a one week extension to report for military service in his native county, allowing him to continue playing in the National Tennis Championship. His father’s appeal led to the decision. he will sail for France next Tuesday. The order had required immediate duty with the French Motor corps under threat of demolition for noncompliance.
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Forest Hills
X. FY
Rene Lacoste
France
Lacoste
Motor Corps
Accused Slayer Dies in Jail Cell Sacrifice Claim
AGUSTA Maine Sept 14 AP A murder case that haunted Maine since May ended when Harry A Kirby awaiting trial for the murder of Miss Aida Hayward slashed his wrist with a razor in his jail cell and died a few hours later.
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Agusta
State of Maine
Harry A. Kirby
Kirby
Aida Hayward
Harding High School to stay closed for months plan
A Bridgeport page one summary notes Harding High School will not reopen for months, reflecting the board's belief and signaling a potential return to double session scheduling. Court and legal items dominate other pages while regional notices reference a range of cases and civic events.
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Bridgeport
Gil
Harding High School
King Wing
State
Fairfield County
Coolidge
Haston
Westport
Fairfield
Ulford
Redding
Norwalk
Stratford
Reed
Hunter
West Haven
Warren Harding High School
Trankegiving
Fannie I. Crosby
Board of Education
Dismiss Action in Rembrandt Suit Across Courts
New York September 14 AP Supreme Court Justices Vernon M. Davis dismissed the action brought by Prince Felix Youssounoff for the re delivery to him by Joseph Widener Philadelphia banker and sportsman of two Rembrandt portraits.
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New York
Supreme Court
Vernon M. Davis
Prince Felix Youssounoff
Joseph Widener
Philadelphia
American Ship Argosy Ashore at Sable Island
The United States Shipping Board steamer Argosy about 5009 tons ran aground on the northwest bar of Sable Island near Halifax Nova Scotia. A Canadian life saving crew stands by as officials report the vessel’s position and condition.
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Flalifax
N.S
United States Shipping Board
Argosy
Sable Island
West Light
Halifax
Department of Marine and Trisheries
Stratford Chooses Town Manager Reed in Temporary Post
Carlton D. Reed of Flushing was appointed town manager of Stratford to succeed R. H. Hunter, with the position described as temporary though potentially permanent. Reed, a Syracuse University graduate, had served as assistant to the town manager without pay since June. The finance committee will decide the salary, while the council adopted an 80 page building code. Edmund Rishon of New York City was the only other candidate considered.
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Stratford
Carlton D. Reed
Flushing
Syracuse University
R. H. Hunter
Tr Reed
Edmund
Rishon
New York City
Reed
Finance Committee
Alfred Coulter
Navy weighs Ford dirigible plan for fleet trials
Navy officials in Washington consider Ford engineer plans for a 150 foot long rigid airship with a metal gas bag to be built at Philadelphia Navy Yard. Secretary Wither reports no decision yet as Bureau of Aeronautics reviews proposals from Ford and Aircraft Development Corp of Detroit.
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Philadelmia Navy Yard
New York Voters Pick Mayor Candidates in Bitter Race
New York voters prepare for the November 3 mayoral election with Democratic State Senator James J. Walker as Tamanny Hall’s choice, amid bitter campaigns. Polls open 2 PM and close 9 PM, near 1.5 million eligible to vote across Democratic, Republican, and Socialist lines.
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New York
James J. Walker
Helmy Fails In Attempt 10 At English Channel Swim
Ishak Helmy, the Egyptian swimmer, failed to cross the English Channel on his 10th attempt, stopping 3.5 miles from Dover after 14 hours 32 minutes. Cold water at 49.3 F plus jellyfish and sardine-like porpoises hindered him. he plans another try next year.
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Boulogne
France
AP Ishak Helmy
Cape Gris Nez
Dover
Helmy
Gertrude Ederle
Calais
Channel
Harding High May Not Open for Two Months
A Danbury court session unveils a sensational murder case. Helen Fedora, ten, asserts witnesses lied about liquor sales and gambling before her father Michael Fedora’s stabbing, but officials find no proof. Widow Mary Fedora defends herself as a liquor seller amid the accusation. the board predicts Harding High will delay opening until after Thanksgiving due to construction and contractor issues.
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Helen
Michael Fedora
John J. Phelan
Mary Fedora
Corke
Smith
Fedora
Nick Noxford
Stumbled on knife death shocks Wallop district family
Mrs. David Golden, 35, was found dead in her garden near Wallop district three miles from Thompsonville shortly after moon on Monday. Medical Examiner Dr Alcord suspects she slipped while cutting vegetables and fell on a puicher knife. Husband found her upon returning for dinner. she had been dead over an hour. She leaves two children.
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Thompsonville
David Golden
Wallop District
Seek to Identify Body of Sailor
Norwalk sept 14 coroner will contact the Navy through Bridgeport recruiting office to identify a man found Sunday morning on Goose Island in a decomposed state. Clothing reads J P Sinucan, believed navy enlisted man. Body had been in the water for two or three weeks.
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Norwalk
John J. Phelan
Navy Department
Bridgeport
Goose Island
Navy
Huge alcohol haul seized near Fairfield in bootlegging case
Fairfield September 14 Special report A truck laden with 35 barrels of liquor was seized on a back road between Fairfield and Bridgeport by Constable George Larsen. Peter Celantano of New Haven and Jeremiah Tiuckano of New Haven, each held on 500 bond, charged with illegal transportation and carrying concealed weapons. Both men had revolvers and were jailed at Bridgeport’s Third precinct station.
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Fairfield
New York
George Larsen
Bridgeport
Larson
Peter Celantano
Hamtrlace
New Haven
Jeremiah Tiuckano
Chestnut Street
Ilegal Transportation
Lea of Pond
Third Precinct
National committee withholds aid in Wisconsin Senate race
Washington Sept 14 AP Support of the Republican National Committee will be withheld from Robert M La Follette Jr if he is nominated in the Wisconsin Republican primary tomorrow Chairman Butler said the decision leaves open which Republican candidate the party will back as the senatorial campaign committee decides.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Robert M. LaFoLlette, Jr
Senate
Wisconsin
Butler
National Committee
National
Norwalk Mayor seeks full control in renomination bid
Norwalk and political scene shift as Mayor Thomas Robbins announces he will accept renomination at the Republican convention only with an entire Republican council. He contends past Democratic majorities blocked his policies and says he won’t serve without full sway. Other nominees listed include Anson Keeler, Lawrence Paul, Edward Bartram, and several town officials.
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Norwalk
Thomas Robbing
Robbins
Republican Council
Anson T. Keeler
Lawrence Paul
Edward Bartram
William Beaupain
James P. Withall
Arthur mM. Bennett
Wiliam J. Rice
William LaFontaine
Board of Education
Douglas Nash
Elsworth Lockwood
Herbert 3. Smith
Philip Jane
Philip H. Fielding
Joseph Cartier
Rufus J. Simith
Harry Waterbury
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Pullin
BIG Business Menn Wet” Tendency
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Whitey Michelson
Stratford Chosen
Ford
Dirigible
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Walker
May
Crush Smith
Dover Shore
Harding High
Helen Fedora
Mrs. Crosby
Adoot
Crosby
Carroll R. Reed
Warren Harding High
Warren Hang
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Henry Greenstein
Bonding Company
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