Buckner Attacks Merton Over German Fraud Claims
The government shifts focus to prove the $7,000,000 payment to Richard Merton, German agent of the Societe Suisse, was invalid. Merton, the key witness, faced intense cross examination as Buckner sought to show coaching and false claims connected to the trading with the enemy act and the American Metal shares transfer.
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Wew York
Harry M. Daugherty
Thomes Milles
United States
Richard Merton
Societe Suisse
Buckner
Merton
Mr. Buckner
G. R Willams
Miller Aven
American Metal Company
Brad
Daugherty
Miller
TY King
Republican National Committee
Connecticut
Feer
Metal Bank
Metallgesellschulh
Alur
Daugh
Cna
Milles Ami
Atorner
Milles
Governor Fuller Questioned Absentee Ballot Use in Primaries
Massachusetts Governor Fuller, convalescing in a Boston hospital, queried why absentee ballots were not available at Malden's city hall after casting his vote at a fire station. Anxious for clarity, he asked the city clerk about the absentee process during the primaries.
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Bay State
Leams
Maiden
Mass
Tis Tome
Malden City
Elty
Fulnow
Boston
Two hurt as streetcar collision shakes city
Injuries reported to two men after a streetcar collision. driver fled the scene. Firemen overcome blaze as a large fire injures three and causes extensive damage. Indictment for murder and political items fill the page with local crime and election notes.
Ship's Hold Afire Off Near North Carolina Coast
The American steamship Robin Wing, loaded with peanuts and general cargo from New York bound for the Pacific via the Panama Canal, reported a fire in hold No 2 and sent out a distress call. A 38 crew with wireless on board led to dispatch of US Guard cutter Manning and cutter Madoc from Wilmington to assist the burning vessel off Frying Pan Shoals, Norfolk, Virginia.
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Norfolk
Robin Wing
North Carolina
T Guard
Madoc
Wimngtos
Ald
Wiroimes Creed
Light Massachusetts primary amid apathy and lone contests
Massachusetts voters faced a quiet primary with low turnout as polls closed in the state. Governor Fuller and Senator Butler faced no Republican opposition, while three-way Republican bids for attorney general unfolded among Cambridge DA Arthur Reading, Alexander Lincoln, and Boston representative Elijah Adlow.
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Massachusetts
Vermont
Colorado
Washington
Michigan
Ken
Maryland
Albert O' Ritchie
Arthur KK
Reading
Cambridge
Jarnsworth
New York
Bay State
Boston
Statehouse
Alvan T. Fuller
U. 8
Willam Butler
Wiliam A. Gaston
David I. Walkh
Arthur K. Reading
Alexander Lincoln
Xand
Elijah Adlow
Ex Supervisor of Music Ingeborg Svendsen-Tune Dies
Miss Ingeborg Svendsen-Tune former Bridgeport High School music supervisor and noted singer died last night in New York City from injuries after an automobile accident. Funeral arrangements were made by C M Gottswu of Philadelphia with services at her Atlantic Avenue residence in Brooklyn. Burial will be in Pine Lawn Cemetery New York. Her only relatives are believed to be in Denmark. Continued on page seventeen.
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Ingeborg Syvendsen
Bridgeport
New York City
New York
C. M. Gottswu
Philadelphia
Migs Stendsen-Tune
Denmark
Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn
N.Y
Boring
Pine Lawn
L. LN. Y
Miss Svendsen-Tone
King Alfonso Recalls 300 Mile Madrid Dash in Crisis
Royal account details King Alfonso’s 300 mile auto dash from San Sebastian to Madrid on the crisis day, with Don Jorge Vitrez reporting. The king, aided by Duke Miranda, faced artillery alerts and rough roads, reaching Tolney after two o clock in the morning amid motor troubles and perilous travel conditions.
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Alfonso
Madrid
Alenos
San Sebastian
Don Jorge Vitrez
Hi Sacto
la Hendave
France
Don Jorge
Maramar
Ceneral Primo de Bryer
Alfonse
Tes von Forge
Tosca
Spain
Johnng de Rivera
Miranda
Reyal
Tolney
Royal i Ayay
New
Mountaly
Auto Crash Injures Two Men and a Woman
Two men were injured and a woman hurt when a speeding car struck a trolley at Fulton and Main streets. The driver fled on foot, one man may be dying, and another passenger was ejected through the roof, with a fractured skull. Police seek the driver Richard Williams and others believed injured.
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Fulton Street
Bridgeport
Fulton and
Main Streets
Tulten Street
Witneases
Ligac Reown
Lexington Avenue
Autgimoblis
Pellce
Richard Williams
Leaington Avenue
Morris Favorite Emerges In Democratic Gubernatorial Race
Charles G. Morris of New Haven and Newtown appears likely to secure the Democratic nomination for governor with Waterbury’s former mayor William J. Thoms reportedly opting out. Bridgeport’s Thomas M. Cullinan will chair the Bridgeport delegation as the New Haven convention opens, with caucus decisions deferred to the main gathering. Dr. Fairchild Wheeler of Bridgeport is slated to join the State Central Committee as a new member.
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Charles G. Morris
New Haven
Newtown
William J. Thoms
Waterbury
Walker
Thoms
Grridgeport
Thomas MM. Cullinan
Bridgeport
New Heaven
Wheeler
State Central Committee
Fairchild Wheeler
Board of Apportionment
Bridgeport Land and Title Company
Stratfield plans eight story annex to hotel
An eight story addition to the Stratfield hotel is planned, costing about $250,000 with 200 rooms. Permits are expected Friday from the Board of Building Commissioners. Remodeling and a rear expansion are described, with the existing main hotel at 300 rooms. The project includes a new brick entrance and extensive alterations. The report lists multiple permit actions and notes the manager could not be reached.
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Stratfield Hotel
Gnostleia
Board of Building Commissioners
Stratfield
Frank A. Cantwell
Pinchot's Action Hits Vare in Candidates Push
Washington dispatch notes Governor Pinchot's repudiation of William S Vare weakens the Pennsylvania Republican U S Senate bid. Pinchot will campaign against Vare with two hundred thousand GOP votes, while insurgent Norris and western Republicans join to critique Vare for finances and positions. The impact may swell GOP losses in Pennsylvania, complicating a hoped ten seat nationwide loss.
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Washington
Pinchot
William S. Vare
Pennsylvania
United States
Warr
Repub
West
Vare
Imaney
Blaze at Wolfman Coat storehouse injures firefighters
A two hour fire at a two story brick storehouse on Tousantonle avenue owned by Wolfman Coup company destroyed the building and contents with losses near 560,000. Firefighters from multiple companies were overcome by smoke and others injured by glass and a fall while battling the blaze.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
Syestem
Wolfman Coup Company
Tousatonle Avenue
Bridgeport Chair Company
East Washington Avenue
Michael Hoffman
Isaac Clengott
Laurel Avenue
Samuel
Philip Iriend
Wayne Street
Furniture Vale
Holyman
George 8
Shea
Fortythree
Chemical No. 4
Frank J. Ludford
Truck Company 2
Chief Johnson
Local star aims at amateur national title at Baltusrol
Bobby Jones led amateurs through the qualification circle at Baltusrol in a dramatic finish on the Naka links. Francis Quimet of Boston and Young Watts Guinn Hohey of Atlanta pressed for match-play spots after Jones posted 143 as dusk settled over the course and three thousand spectators watched.
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Shorts Hills
N. J
Bobby Jones
America
Baltusrol
Links Battle Ground
Brainard nomination tests balance of power in convention
Hartford dispatch reports a 20 vote balance indicating impasse as Brainard leads on ballots for lieutenant governor amid a packed convention. Final results show Brainard 308 to 177 against Wadhams and Alling winning attorney general, with party stalwarts named and a new state committee seated.
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Hartford
Fairfield County
Hams
Benjamin W. Alling
Britain
Ams
Phetest
Alling
Darbie
Completa
United States
Brainard
Propare
Bull
Hiram Bingham
Benatar J .Wadhams
Goshen
Bratnard
Wadhams
Walcott
Frank E. Heay
Ualn
E. le Derbla
Flet
John Buckley
Charles A. Will Darien
Bia
Ting Alling
Darbdle
Del
Darbfo
Roratack
J. Roraback
Chai
Misa Katherine Byrne
Mrr
Roraback
Trumpute A. Tlakeslee
Julia
Stanford
Alexander Creedon
Mackenzie Triumphs as Fairfield Leads in State Convention
Harry E. Mackenzie Fairfield countys Republican leader survived a grueling bid for Brainard to land lieutenant governor nomination. The county stood solidly behind Brainard while Marcus Holcomb supporters backed Wadhama. Bridgeport rallied to Mackenzies side, and delegates celebrated Fairfield countys united support for the state organization.
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Harry E. Mackenzie
Fairfield County
J. Bawin Brainard
Hinnford
Mackenzie
Brainard
Branford
John M. Wadhama
Goshen
Marcus H. Holcomb
John Buckley
United States
Marcus
Leagr
Trumbull
Bingham
Wadhama
Grainard
Arthur F. Connor
Bridget A. Lester
Bridgeport
McCarthy
Barstow
McLaney
Lynch
Squires
Stevens
Harry Mackenzie
Edward L. Kelly
Judge Walsh
Wife Sues Woman Over Love Theft In 1920s Suit
Theres Gillutiiadust Angus Thorne superintendent of the poor sues a 65 year old woman alleging she stole the affection of Thorne's husband, Anthony Gilotti, father of eight. The complaint seeks 10009 in damages and names Louise Steinborn as the romantic rival. The case, tied to Madison Avenue property, seeks conservatorship and ongoing court action in the September term of the Superior Court.
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West
Theres Gillutiiadust
Angus PL Thorne
Louise Steintween
Madison Avenua
John W. Maloney
Superior Court
Thorne
Louise Stor
Anthony Gilatti
Theresa
Tlautae Steinborn
Anthony
Anthony Gilett
Steinborn
Gilotti
Madison Avenue
Gilotth
Hilott
Common Pleas Court
Mhey
Danbury
Waterbury
Gilotte
Welfare Department
Frederik A Bartlett
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Gigiotti
Anthony Paduta
Norwalk
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Tyat
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John J. Phelin
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