Catch Slayer After Chase Near Stepney
Charles Norkewicz sought for the murder of Michael Fedora was captured on a Pepper Crossing farm near Upper Stepney where he had been employed. A large police pursuit by Bridgeport motorcycle officers, Ridgefield state troopers, and local constables followed his fleeing into the woods but he eluded capture until last night around 8 30. Detectives questioned farmers in the area and investigated with Stepney detectives and local authorities.
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Charles Norkewicz
Michael Fedora
Pepper Crossing
Upper Stepney
Bridgeport
Ridgefield
J. Frank Olmstead
Stepney
Lieut
Ramey
George F. Simon
Westport inquest finds no criminal blame in child's bus death
In Westport an inquest into eight year old Audrey Thomas’s death when struck by a truck after alighting a school bus found no criminal responsibility by owner Lawrence Filin or bus operator Walter Hoyt. Coroner John Phsian urged safer crossing for children.
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Westport
Audrey Thomas
John J. Phsian
Lawrence Fullin
Murray Street
Norwalk
Wilton Road
Thomas
Walter Hoyt
Gruman Avenue
Filin
Thoman
Audrey
Dorothy
Husband Wields Razor on Wife in Stamford
Stamford dispatch reports Carrie Page of 256 West Main Street was wounded by her husband Washington Page with a razor. police arrested him. the house appeared a shambles. Page is held without bail as his wife’s condition is described as not critical though surgery may be needed to close wounds.
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Stamford
Carrie Page
West Main Street
Washington
Page
Poleman Curran
Blodgett urges towns hire tax experts to improve budgets
State Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett urged towns with annual budgets over 200000 to employ a statistician to provide accurate data. Speaking at the Fairfield Luncheon Club he advocated trained accountants to prepare pamphlet reports, enable comparisons, and reduce town report errors. He also outlined the Czar Bill's changes allowing inspections of tax collectors and treasurers, with mandaramus recourse if recommendations are ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner Blodgett
New Haven Warrants Secure Suspects In Johnson Case
West Haven police officer James Cannon took warrants to hold Joseph Mach Nicholas Demeil and announced the release of Joseph McGrail, a New Haven singer, as Henry B Johnson’s case develops. Warrants issued in New York will hold suspects for thirty days while fugitive warrants expire next morning.
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New Haven
New York
James Cannon
West Haven
Faroners
Jnseph — Macha
Nicholas Demeil
Joseph McGrail
Henry B. Johnson
Ellingtown
Macki
Dimneil
Methall
Readjustment of eastern rates tied to industry loss
Hearings before Interstate Commerce Commission expose proposed mileage based rate changes as harmful to New England industry. Maine and Maine based paper and pulp groups warn of disrupting established freight relationships and breaking the Boston rate blanket to the Penobscot river. Proceedings resume tomorrow as Chicago talk of a Potter plan proposes western railroads pooling a five percent rate hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
Sheldon H. Wardwell
Great Northern
St. Croix
Joseph B. Eastman
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Maine Traffic Association
Chester L. Whittemore
New England Pulp and Paper Association
Penobscot
Maine
Central Freight Association
Potter
Chicago
Western Railroads
French Veterans Send War Relics To Senator Borah
A delegation of French veterans sent four tin articles, seven wooden legs, and one American decoration to the American Embassy in Paris. They asked that these war relics be forwarded to United States Senator Borah on the eve of the French Debt commission’s U.S. visit. Lieutenant Pierre Hericourt said Borah should consider France’s war dead and maimed. The decoration was the Distinguished Service Cross earned by a French soldier for saving an American officer in the Argonne. The soldier reportedly said, I don’t want it any more.
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Paris
Verdun
United States
Borah
Pierre Hericourt
Hallett Johnson
France
Argonne
Johnson
Slayer Captured After Long Chase on Farm and Wrecks
Slayer of Fedora is captured on a farm near Sepney by Bridgeport and State police after a long chase through woods. He admits the slaying and blames drink. He is detained at the house where he returned, ending the pursuit. Luzerne Plumb, long-time merchant here, dies. Harding High School to open Monday with fifteen rooms.
Declines to Head Democratic Slate in Turmoil at Westport
Westport Democrats reel from intraparty conflict after Mrs. Wright demanded a house cleaning. Ed ward C. Nash refused to head the ticket, sending a letter to Chairman Hartigan that cited private business pressures and a firm stand against prior approaches. Thomas Hartigan noted Nash did not wish to run again.
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Westport
Democratic Party
Anna Wright
George Wright
Edward C. Nash
Nash
Democratic Caucus
First Selectman
Thomas Hartigan
Hartigan
Part of Harding High to Open Monday
Carroll R. Reed announced that 15 rooms on the second floor of Harding High will open Monday to allow junior and senior students to attend classes without disrupting Central and Congress High Schools. The move aims to protect seniors preparing for college entrance exams while the rest of the new unit is finished.
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Roma
Warner Yarding High School
Carroll R. Reed
Reed
Central
Congress
Orthodox Church Row Heads To Settlement After Judge's Suggestion
In Stamford the Greek Orthodox Church of Evangelismou plans to settle out of court within a week. Trustees say about 307 paying members were dropped from the rolls depriving them of voting rights, amid disputes over dues and church control. Supporters of the president deny claims and allege nonmembers are voting.
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J Judge
John R. Booth
Superior Court
Greek Orthodox Church of Evangelismou
Stamford
Courcn
Lou
Bihles
Stratford Girl Seriously Hurt
Stratford reports a serious injury as Henitor Robert N. Stanfield faces trial proceedings. Attorney F C Metiloch announced the case will go to court Friday after a conference with Stanfield’s lawyer J H Nichols. A disorderly conduct complaint will be filed beforehand. No remark on whether Stanfield will contest or forfeit. An unnamed prominent Wena signer denied being an eyewitness to the incident. Fravk Sloan, a sixlsstener who no longer lives in the area, could not be reached for comment.
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Stanfield
Afta Fravk Sloan
Sixlsstener
Lawbreaker as Duty Voiced by Union Leader at Convention
Illinois labor convention hears J B Rye of the Ohio State Federation of Labor argue that breaking laws can be a duty in defense of liberty and the constitution. He cites British laborists and contrasts with tyranny laws, urging balance between law and human rights. Miss Beatrice Prest, 20, is seriously injured in Stratport when struck by a car driven by Bernard Johnson at California and Barnum avenues. she suffered bruises and one shoe torn off before being taken to a hospital.
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Cabana
Sept. Ly
J. B. Rye
Ohio State Federaton of Labor
Illinois Federation of Labor
Fogland
Antonjia
Stratport
Beatrice Rest
Johnson Gyvenue
Bernard Johnson
Johnson Avenue
LaFollette Jr Wins Republican Nomination for Senate
Milwaukee September 15 Robert LaFollette Jr son of the late senator won the Republican nomination for United States senator in a decisive primary race over three opponents. Final returns from 1 765 of 2 691 precincts show LaFollette leading with 124 489 votes to Wilcox 62 6068 McGovern 14 013 and Woodward 28 294 indicating near certainty of the nomination ahead of the September 23 final election.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Associated Press
Robert LaFollette, Jr
Epublican
Hassis
United States
LaFollette
Wilcox
McGovern
Woodward
Young Bob
Follette
Wiliam Butter
Massachusetts
Republican National Committee
Youthful Delinquency Rise Attributed To Prohibition Debated
Washington report from the Federal Council of Churches analyzes prohibition’s social impact. It notes data gaps but suggests prohibition alone cannot explain youth rule-breaking, cites rising minor offenses yet argues prohibition has not halted crime. It questions drug-use links and warns both sides overstate effects while urging a broad, intelligent attitude toward law.
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Washington
Research and Education Department
Federal Council of Churches
Perleva
Ita
Woman Liquor Runner Banned From Own Vessel
London report recalls the whiskey ship General Serrett detaining its owners and a socialite during a late night bid to board. Mme Mariel Casares, Joyce the self proclaimed captain, and aides faced bar on deck as crew were questioned about payments and loyalty. The episode ties to the ship’s planned U S bound cargo and whisky row days.
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London
Thames
Evening News
General Serrett
United States
Offecr
Mme
Mariel Casares
Mervhant
Gloria Steamship Company
Ether
Mme. Casares
New York Mayors Race Tilt Narrowing as Walker Gains
New York voters reported in a Democratic landslide for Senator James J. Walker in the mayoral primary with Hylan trailing by thousands. Walker led Brooklyn and other boroughs, while Waterman topped the Republican field with Bennett and Lyons insurgents far behind. Walker's Tamany ticket appeared to be sweeping the ticket with Berry and McKean in line for key offices.
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New York
John R. McCovey
King's
Walkier
Hylan
Frank D. Waterman
William M. Bennett
John J. Lyons
Waterman
Benenett
Lyons
Smith
Old East Ride
Brooklyn Bridge
Walker
Tammany
Charles W. Berry
Joseph V. McKea
Board of Aldemen
William H
Big Bill) Edwards
Princeton
James J. Walker
Bootleggers Lose Chase in Grain Alcohol Convoy
Fairfield reports bonds set at 7500 each for two men arrested by Constable George Larson on transporting grain alcohol without permit. He pursued a truck along Kings Highway with a commandeered car, the convoy car rammed his vehicle, and a dramatic chase through Fairfield and Bridgeport ended with both men arrested. A revolver was seized from each.
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Fairfield
George Larson
Larson
Kings Highway
Heck Road
Bridgeport
Black Rock
Putnam Warden Guilty of Gross Negligence in Auto Death
Sept 15 A P Charles M Letters county game warden was found guilty by Judge Avery in Superior Court of gross negligence in a December 7, 1934 auto crash that killed Mina Anna McCauley of Providence. He was fined 590 plus costs after driving into a halted car on School street, leaving Miss McCauley severely injured and dead a month later. The case began as manslaughter charges after the accident.
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Putnam
Charles M. Letters
Couner
Judes K. L. Avery
Su Erlorcourt
Mina Anna McCatyey
Providence
Costa Letters
School Street
Lett
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Singer
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Seattle
McCooey
U. S
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C. C. Head
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Rawley
Foster
Bill Tilden
Wiliams
Tru
Mohicans
Newnod Park
Eddie Relily
Harding High
Tion
Wynkoop
Mr. Reed
Say Hylan
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Casares
Whitburn
Mme Casare
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Robert F. Scott
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