New York Police Chief Admits Gift Tied to Appointment
New York Police Commissioner Richard B. Enright testified before the executive committee that he received a $12,083.29 check from Allan A. Ryan after he appointed Ryan deputy commissioner, alongside a stock transaction ledgers and shares. He also admitted an automobile gift from Deputy Police Commissioner John A. Harriss and discussed his friendship and related conduct.
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Richard B. Enright
Allan A. Ryan
Allan A. Ryan and Company
Haright
Ryan Concern
Enright
Ryan
John A. Harriss
Harriss
Dail Anxiously Awaits Lloyd George Reply
Dublin September 20 The Dail cabinet sat all afternoon awaiting a reply from Premier Lloyd George to De Valera's telegram. Dublin optimism dampened by Lloyd George and Lord Curzon not attending early Washington conference sessions. Attempts to hasten peace talks with Ireland were discussed as if to settle the issue in time for Washington. An envoy informed Arthur Griffith there is no possible back down by Sinn Fein.
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Dall
Lloyd-George
de Valera
Walnut Beach G. O. P. Elects Officers
The Walnut Beach G. O. P. chapter held an annual meeting amid noted differences within the 3d District Re Duccan club. Elections were held for officers including president William Ashwin treasurer Alfred and secretary M. A. expanding. The selection follows weeks from tonight.
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Walnut Beach
William Ashwiin
Alfreding
M. A
Lowing
Prohibition Agents to Sweep Illinois Doorsteps
Chicago report quotes federal prohibition commissioner Kjellander saying agents may be placed at every Chicago doorstep to enforce a Treasury ruling aimed at eradicating home brew. He notes agents must have search warrants and reasonable grounds before entering a home.
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Chhicago
Joan Kiellander
Prohibition
Illinois
Kjellander
Prohibition Department
Treasury Department
Kijellander
Youth admits cocaine sale in Stratford case
Leon ard Cappozia aged 24 pleaded guilty to selling cocaine to Walter Benson in a Lexington avenue store. Judge Frank D. Hameston will sentence him this morning after testimony on first offense and fear of retribution. Patrolman Daniel A. Brolley Tyko testified, Cappozia said he bought the drug from a New Haven man, and another suspect, Josep Saving, forfeited a $2,900 bond as a major dope peddler. the court weighed clemency and possible higher-up involvement.
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Sridgeport
Leonard Cappozia
Walter Benson
Cappozia
Lexington Avenue
Frank D. Hameston
Calpposia
Homer
Cummings
Cappola
Daniel A. Brolley Tyko
Savina
New Haven
Cappazia
Haines
New Pythian Lodge to be Installed
The newly organized Col. Cutler Lodge Knights of Pythias will celebrate installation of officers tonight at 7. Grand officials from Connecticut will conduct the ceremony. John Hey Lodge of Hartford is expected to visit in official capacity with many Knights from the area.
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Col. Cutler Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Jimanuel Cave
Erwin L. Jacobs
New Haven
Connecticut
John Hey
Arrested Here For Winkle Murder III In New Britain
Edward Cotter, 22, of 1805 State Street, was arrested in his room late last night by New Britain police for the murder of Louis Winkle. Winkle was found shot to death Friday night behind a New Britain stable. Police indicate bootleggers may be involved in the case.
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State Street
New Britain
Louis Winkle
Winkle
Bread Distribution Clash in Bryant Park Sees Police Beat Unemployed
In Bryant Park police charged into a crowd of unemployed as women from The Sunset Club handed out bread. Officers used nightsticks, throwing several men to the pavement while the scene sparked further chaos along the park edge and lower New York waterfront where food cards were also handed out amid police presence.
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Bryant Park
Sunset Club
New York
Byrant Park
Eleanor Shipmann
Artein Ledoux
German Pact Opposed in Senate as Treaty Votes Loom
Strong irreconcilables in the Senate oppose ratification of the separate German peace treaty. They argue it aligns with Versailles and drags the United States into European entanglements via a Reparations Commission. The President plans to submit the treaties and related tax measures tomorrow, with action to follow.
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League of Nations
Europe
Bus Tickets Redeemed Today by Bridgeport Bus Association
The Bridgeport Bus association will redeem all standing tickets today at the booth on John and Main streets. Tickets redeem at face value five cents each, with about 100 dollars worth slated for redemption. Approximately 25,900 members hold membership cards, which will not be redeemed.
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John and
Main Streets
Tavety
Kilpatricis Uld
Ebict
Jitneurs Seek Fast Decision On Bus Operation
Manufacturers Association and City back jitney appeal. Hearing before Public Utilities Commission set for tomorrow in City Hall council chamber. Kilpatrick says petition will be filed and immediate response expected. if denied, police petition may follow. City groups meet at Chamber of Commerce to discuss jitney transit.
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Bridgeport Bus Association
Public Utilities Commission
Council Chamber
W. F. D. Kilpatrick
Association
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Kilpatrick
Tadge Webb
Meyer Wilson
Jitney Transportation
Chamber of Commerce
Manufacturers ‘Association
Gamber of Commerce
Seward Price
Chamber
Ralph Beers
Board of Alderman
Fire of Mysterious Origin Destroys Barn and Hay
State police launched a search for the fire bug after a blaze of mysterious origin gutted a barn and 700 tons of hay on the Oliver G. Jennings estate. The incident prompted a statewide inquiry and mobilized investigators to determine the cause and culprits behind the large loss.
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Oliver G. Jennings
Six Youths Held After Three Day Liquor Spree
A three day liquor rampage from Yonkers ended when six men were arrested in Bridgeport. Joseph Fenzo of Yonkers was nabbed in a taxi with a loaded .32 revolver. Janice Cone of Yonkers claimed robbery of $254. The remaining four, Michael Dronsiky, Edward Baar, George Dolacky, and Frank Lesky, were detained on charges of suspicious character and breach of the peace. The party frequented roadhouses and saloons along the route.
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Yonkers
Bridgeport
Joseph Fenzo
Bieley
Heigel
Reid
Janica Cone
East Side
Legion Sheep Roast Sunday At Nichols Farm
Post No. 41 American Legion will hold its annual sheep roast and outing on September 25 at Buddy Lauter’s Nichols farm. Tickets describe the event as Hard Lime Sheep Roast. Activities include a baseball game between two teams, housing and jumping events, unlimited cats and assorted soft drinks, with bus transportation to the roast.
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Harry Congdon
American Legion
Buddy Lauter
Nichols
Radikin
Lake Sub R-27 Reaches Cuban Port
The American submarine R-27 Mull, built by Lake Torpedo Boat, reported in distress while en route to Havana, Cuba from the Canal Zone. It arrived safely at Guantanamo Bay last night after a distress call Sunday. Details on the trouble were not provided.
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Guatenamo Hay
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Navy Department
Cavan
Canal Zone
New theatre tax begins November 1 income payable
The first segment of the new state theatre tax becomes due November 1. The levy, enacted September 1, aims to cover part of the revenue gap caused by liquor tax losses.
Blaze sixth on Jennings estate fires in eight years
Fire destroyed an O G Jennings barn with 76 tons of hay valued at about $3,000. The blaze, ruled incendiary, followed four prior fires at the estate in eight years and prompted state police to continue investigations. Firemen from Fairfield arrived after considerable damage. no water supply hindered efforts to save nearby buildings. The scene lies near Annie Je sister’s estate, which had two fires recently, including a dynamite theft and an explosion at Dr J H Smith home on Lafay ette Street.
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Fairfield Fire Department
Pickett
Downs
Unec
Ibreak
Annie Jesisters
Frank Virelli
J. H. & Smith
Desperate mother tries gas suicide with infant
Anna Rows 21 attempted to end her life and that of her year old baby at her mother's home on 148 Alfred Street. Her twelve year old brother interrupted the scene, opened windows to air the room, and alerted police. Dr. Burns said neither mother nor child suffered serious harm due to quick action. They were taken to Hillside Home for observation.
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Alfred Street
Rowe
Wilside
May Morehouse Nominated Town Clerk in Stratford Primary
Stratford crowds small as May Morehouse assistant town clerk for eight years is nominated for town clerk in today’s primary. Other races include First Selectman, selectmen, and registrar of voters with few candidates filing petitions under the old law. George Chase and Howard Willcoxson failed to file, leaving Morehouse as sole town clerk candidate.
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Stratford
George B. Chase
Howard Willcoxson
Miss Marcouse
Court asked to grant custody of Morris Lesser
Abraham Lesser petitioned Judge John P. Kellogg in the Superior Court for custody of his one year old son Morris Lesser. He alleged his wife Abs. Lin Lesser confines the child to a Connecticut setting with “hicks” in Trumbull and asked that custody be transferred to him. The couple married July 20, 1912 in New York and separated July 6.
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Connecticut Hicks
Becausa
Connecticut
Germany
John P. Kelloge
Sumarior
Morris Lesser
Legger
Clothing Vomity
Malin Street
Getenlant
Wy Hla
Abs
Port
New York
Sfrs
Lesser
Hicks
Trumbull
New Mexico Senatorial Race Tides Shift in Albuquerque
From Albuquerque by Sept 20, early returns show Bursum leading Republican with 1,552 votes and Hamna Democrat with 1,984. Narrows in southern counties and unexpected gains for Democratic challengers suggest shifting majorities as city results come in.
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Albuqquerque
W. M
Albuquerque
G& Bursum
Buram Republican
Second Death in Family Strikes Four Days in Amnsford
Amnsford reports a second death in the same family within four days as Mary widow of James DicLaushlin died after a long illness. The husband died Saturday and was mourned yesterday. Survived by daughters Misses Christine and Lucy McLaughlin.
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Amnsford
Mary
James DicLaushlin
Miresdnogtter
Christiney
Lucy McLaughlin
Unsettled Warmer Weather Across Atlantic States
Unsettled and warmer conditions forecast with showers on Wednesday and near Thursday. High pressure lies to the Atlantic states while the mid Atlantic and England regions expect unsettled weather, showers Wednesday with clearing Thursday. Sun rise and set times, high and low tides noted for Birport area.
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Atlantis
Middle Atlantic
England
Thureday
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