Ward on Trial for Life Faces Jury After Delayed Start
White Plains New York September 17 after extended delay Westchester county prosecutors opened the murder case against Walter S Ward son of a Brooklyn millioinaire baker Peters of Haverhill Mass was found shot near Kensico reservoir Ward claims self defense in a Blackmail plot and the state seeks to prove cold blooded murder Justice Wagher denied dismissal and the trial began with the attorney general outlining Peters body was moved and evidence carefully examined
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White Plains
N. Y
Westchester County
Walter S. Ward
Baker
Brooklyn
Clarence ©. Peters
Haverhill
Mass
Sherman
Ward
Peters
Isaac N. Mills
Wagher
Millis
Witnerses
Perera
Kensico
Chappaqua
Hig Fe
Mr. Sherman
Sebreh
Veters
Ward admits murder as state labels act cold and deliberate
Walter S. Ward, described by Attorney General Carl Sherman as exposing a cold bloody and deliberate killing of Clarence Peters, faces charges of first degree murder as the case proceeds. The attorney general vows the state will prove Ward's guilt beyond doubt.
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Walter S. Ward
Carl Sherman
Clarence Peters
Miners in Pa ratify five year wage agreement
Union delegates from three UMW districts in Pennsylvania ratified a new five year wage deal drafted by officers and operators representatives. The pact includes an eight hour day, c e recognition of the union and collective bargaining. Operations to resume Wednesday morning ahead of a formal signing at Milford. James A. Gorman announced the signing planned for 1 p m Wednesday at Governor Pinchot's home.
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Scranton
Pennsylvaniia
Harrigburg
James A. Gorman
Pinchot
Milford
United Mine Workers
Anthracitoe
Harrisbore
Oklahoma and Chief Cities Quiet under Martial Law
Oklahoma and Chief Cities Quiet under Martial Law reports Dallas and Tulsa under military oversight as Oklahoma City shows heavy guard presence. Governor Walton orders investigations while courts pause and police powers shift, with limited mobility and ongoing martial enforcement across the state.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Associated Press
Tulsa
Oklahom City
Cergill
I Cotant
W. S. Key
Nat
Ray Brazier
Crook County
Olaham
Yubea
Walton
Ubsa. Ie
Bethel Murder Inquest Delayed By Coroner continuance
Police investigation into the Bethel murder of Louis Teliaise in Danbury continues amid conflicting witness stories. Suspects Guerrise Longo DiBlase and associates face motives and alleged bribes as Coroner Phelan extends the inquest to next Monday to sift evidence and uncover the truth.
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Louis Debiase
Danbury
Wits
Bethel
Jaly
Harry Ferrucci
South Norwalk
Catherine DeBlase
Mary Dinto
DeBiasely
Inti- Trikte
DeBiase
Frank Vireli
John Kelley
Bishop Gould wedding to be a quiet affair
Miss Gloria Gould daughter of the late Mrs Edith Kingdon Gould will wed Henry A Bishop in St Bartholomew's New York. Due to the bride's father death the ceremony will be intimate with relatives and a few intimate friends. Gifts and attendants are listed with 122 East Seventy Sixth Street as the couple's future home.
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Gloria Gould
Edith Kingdon Gould
George Jay Gould
St. Barthalomew Church
New York
Henry’ A. Bishop
Rav
de Lelie Parks
Wisted
Eeptian
Shenry's
Miss Gould
Bower
Missatherine Jordan
Thews Syhia
Edith Gawd
Eluidren
Mr. and Mars
Kinggon Gould
Walter
William Peters
Oragons
Bishop's
Alawr
H. Dv Lapon Peters
Bishop
Ira Warn' Wy
Julian Vishop
Nathaniel Tixshop
George Harker
Bradford A. Warner
Ewing
Lyndon Arnold
Tlewood
O M. Lutkin
Edward Maguire
Strong Influences Behind Seeley P O Exam Appeal
City leaders back a thorough revision of the civil service process after Arthur F. Connor and Frederick J. Wetstine were named among top postmaster candidates. William E. Seeley acknowledged filing a review of the Civil Service Commission findings. Names of the three leading applicants were reportedly known by local leaders days before official Washington announcement.
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Seeley
Arthur F. Connor
Frederick J. Wetstine
William E. Seley
Civil Service Commission
Neally
Civil Service
Washington
Appeal Challenges Backed Review Action Inadequate Candidates
Files appeal regarding the review action and the standing of Seeley and other candidates with adequate education and experience. The appellant argues the three named are not better qualified than those ranked below them, contending the qualifications were misapplied. Continued on Page Two.
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Seeley
Inapec
Berkeley Fire Devastates City With Two Fatalities
A north wind driven fire ripped through Berkeley damaging hundreds of homes and endangering the business district. Two UC students are missing or dead and a third person is believed lost in residence areas. Fire engines from Alameda, Oakland and San Francisco aided a large evacuation and containment effort as crews fought to save the business core.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
University Avenue
Altgon Way
Merkeley
Alameda
Oakland
San Francisco
Autoist Held Up and Robbed Near Shelton
An autoist was held up and robbed near Shelton on Sunday night. John Soliver of 54 Harriet Street Derby drove toward Ansonia when three youths suddenly appeared, knocked him from the car, and kicked him as they fled in his car. He is in Griffin hospital Derby with a stomach injury. Police pursued no immediate leads and notified other cities to locate the stolen auto bearing Conn. Hout Neense numbers Th267.
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Lspital
Bridgeport
Griffin Hospital
Derby
John Soliver
Harriet Actiees
Yag
Shelton
Ansonia
Ahadown
Soliver
Beleving
Min
Shelton Center
Board to seek bids for Warren Harding High School project
The Board of Education discussed hiring 29 new teachers including five to fill resignations and confirmed Edward J. Reilly as athletic coach. Architects were authorized to solicit bids for the Warren Harding High School construction, with bids due by 4 pm October 16. A Black Rock delegation objected to transferring children to Whittier, with the issue referred for study. Janitors pressed for salary and pay-grade changes, and extended leaves were granted.
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Edward J. Reilly
Board of Education
Warren Harding High School
Black Rock
Whittier School
E. E. Cortfleht
Albert A. Tibball
Janitors Association
Alfred Fones
Matento
Pakrfield Avenue
Super- Teleasteme Corteight
Tibbals
Seoul
Tibbale
Thia
Committee On Schools
Cotton futures jump on active market in New York
Prices rose from 11.00 to 12.02 pounds per bale amid rain threats in Texas and Oklahoma. Export shipments reached 1.7 million bales from Texan ports, valued at over 26 million dollars, while buyers in Germany and France heightened demand and worried about later shortages.
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New York
Texand
Oklishonma
Galton
Wwe
Mitty
Burege
Soldiers' Field Referendum Plan Faces voter decision
A contested city plan to purchase Soldiers' Field is set for a public referendum. Debates center on funding and civic impact as council weighs a large assessment and staff pension issues draw attention elsewhere.
Soldiers Field Referendum Drives City Hall Plans
A lively Bridgeport Common Council meeting featured debate over pensions for deceased city employees dependents, a plan to buy property for a Soldiers Field at North Main and Salem, and a Park Avenue gasoline station drive. The city signed to buy City National Bank property for 600000, a minority report urged a voter referendum on Soldiers Field, and delays to a City hall site vote were discussed as part of a busy agenda.
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Park Avenue
Pequonnock
Fred Atwater
John A. Cornell
City National Bank
North
Malin
Salem
Soldiers’ Field
Council
William E. Ho
Conneil
Delac
Bridgeport Advertising Club Kicks Off Fall Season
Bridgeport Advertising Club opens its fall and winter season with an entertaining dinner and a playful program. President Hoyt Catlin led a humorous awards night featuring a mock expense account lesson, poetry bananas and comic acts as members anticipate a memorable year.
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Bridgeport Advertising Club
Bridgeportersy
Seamen's Club
Lati
Hoyt Catlin
Wally Baytiss
Atwales
Yefran
Jude Tudert Walyn
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