State Attempts to Shake Ward's Plea
In New Rochelle, Sept 20 Thomas J. ONeill for the State attacked Walter S Ward's self defense plea by claiming police chief Frank Cody gave Ward a handgun a year before the crime. Campbell identified two pistols and Cody testified Ward was a crack shot and a former city official. The defense countered with Cody unsure if the smaller gun matched the one Ward received.
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New York
Thomas J. O'Neill
Walter S. Ward
Frank Cody
New Rochelle
Clarence M. Peters
Cody
O'Neill
O'Neil
Baker
White Plaina
Ward
Higgestt
Smith & Wesson
Campbell
Werner
Gay Campbell
Wintfield Bugard
Paris Island
8. C
Peters
Busard
Charley Tooss
Jack Rogers
Burard
Hart M. Hardy
Haverhill
Mass
Red Cross
Hardy
Ross
Rogers
Action Against Governor Walton Gets Under Way
Oklahoma City reports a special session of the Oklahoma House to consider charges that Governor J C Walton has overridden the constitution and laws during martial law. Sixty nine legislators signed the call for next Wednesday, a majority for convening. Walton’s allies predict he will not use troops to block assembly. The session is decried as illegal by Walton supporters, while a Klan grand dragon says the Klan will not fight back. Walton cites financial aid needs as the fight continues.
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Oklahoma City
Associated Press
Oklahoma
J. C. Walton
W. C.mcbee
Walton
McBee
McBee and
Ms Associates
E. J. Giddings
Giddings
Murray T. Gibbons
Flouse
Wim
Genett
al Fia Cohors
Oklahom
Jiu 3K Skinn
Oklahome City
Seizure and destruction of 25 barrels grain alcohol in Westport
In Westport a court ordered destruction of 25 barrels of grain alcohol seized from three bootleggers. The alcohol valued at about 10 000 dollars was poured into a sewer under supervision of State Police and local officials amid a clash between Assistant State's Attorney Garlick and Prosecutor Bradley. Three men were fined 400 dollars plus costs for the seizure.
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E. Harte Garlick
Fidward B. Bradley
Westport
Leo F. Carroll
Frank Virelli
Barranka
Homer Vs. Cummings
Garlick
Edward B. Doolan
Carrol
Carroll
Waly
Mit
Maurice Buthardt
William Dial
Fes Street
William Davis
Vred
Fulton Street
Westport Town Cour
Westport Court
Caramin
Briley
Linn
Criminal Superior Court
Bradley
Galrlich
Timeelf
Alyono
County Courtlais
George W. Wheeler
Negticut Supreme Court
Luxury Purchases Reflect Prosperity in Connecticut
Hartford reports Connecticut residents spent an average daily 81 127 60 on theater tickets 16 194 99 on jewelry and 3 761 47 on soft drinks in the fiscal year July 1 1822 to June 30 1923. Director Eaton notes yearly amusements and luxuries rise, signaling unprecedented prosperity.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Feyvin
Dorector
International
Robert O. Eaton
Eaton
Internal Revenue
Gas explosion at Bureau of Standards lab injures and kills
A gas explosion during testing at Washington Bureau of Standards laboratory killed three men and injured six others. Victims included L. Kilwer of Lowerales Ohio and Urban J. Cook of Cincinnati who died later, with several others seriously hurt. Officials investigate gas ignition as the likely cause. Secretary Hoover visited the scene as recovery continued.
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Washington
Bureau of Standards
L. K Lbwer
Lowerales
Ohio
Almanake
Urban J. Cook
Cin=cinnati
Stephen M. Lee
New London
Conn
James’ J. Kandig
Balunga
Hoge, Birdsall
Clarence W. Falliott
Lynn
Masa
PE. Richardson
Herbert KK. Cuaming
Warren,Maur
Curtig M. Smith
Joe
Bureau
Engi
Adr
Attl
Adj Ning
Hoover
Death of Sailor Joseph Sutnak Confirmed by Navy
Mrs. Hoza Sabetson of 265 Bunnel Street receives official word that son Seaman Joseph John Sutnak aged years was killed in the worst naval disaster in history. He served aboard the destroyer Young, wrecked off the California coast last September. The telegram from the Bureau of Navigation states Sutnak is the local victim. Burial will take place in St. Charles Cemetery. He enlisted from Dine Tenverd and was listed as a graduate and was survived by his mother and 1-year-old sister, and his stepfather.
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Wakting
Joseph John Sutnak
Young
Cure Linion
San Frantisco
Los Angeles
Hozapeth Sabetson
Bunnel Street
Bureau of Navigation of the Naval Departeene
Washington
Navy
Ave
Aml
St. Chaers
Sumak
Ternverd
Electelecamgen
Aiother
Leourer
Wiliam
Yandall
New Haven
Stamford
Alexander McNab
Waterbury
Son
California
Locomobile Company
Princeton
Robert FitzRoy
T. F. Rutledge Beale
Kiwanis Club
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Evening High School
Patrick
James Lynch
Literary Club
St. John's Church
American Tnetiitute of Banking
Seaton
McNab Demonstrates New Electric Boat Control
In Bridgeport on Long Island Sound the Wanda MI, a 61 foot motor yacht, completed a full demonstration of electric button controlled maneuvering. Alexander McNab and engineers aboard showed the craft start stop and reverse with eight General Electric push buttons, achieving a complete turn and a stop within its length. A syndicate group promoting the invention observed the operation and praised its potential for practical marine use.
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Bridgeport
Long Island Sound
Wanda MI
Kitchener
McNab
Tlectria Company
Alexander McNab
Wanda
H. F. Melcalf
Holyoke
Mags
Vond Tegedt
Stokes Charges Questioned in Chicago Allegations
Helen Drywood Stokes seeks state aid against a alleged conspiracy to ruin her reputation over a divorce suit. She claims W L D Stolkes spent thousands on perjured affidavits to identify her with a notorious resort. 20 witnesses were summoned, some denying knowledge of her, others testifying after being shown a photo.
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Chicago
W. L. D. Stolkes
New York
Decrce
Helen Dryrood Stokes
Charles 8. Wharton
Stokes
HBO
Wharton Daclaradt
Chargaa
Avidarich Ao
Mia
Stokes Hut
Aa Kielen Norwood
Opening Assembly Marks Athletic Association Drive at Bridgeport High
Principal James G. Moore announces Monday morning opening assembly at Bridgeport High. The event launches the athletic association drive with address by notable speakers from the city and across the country scheduled to speak at assemblies throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
James G. Moore
Athletic Association
Jty
Moore
Important Juvenile Ruling Expands Court Jurisdiction
Niw Haven September 20 Judge Leonard J Nickerson held that state juvenile court law gives exclusive jurisdiction over criminals under 16 and upheld a habeas corpus petition for Sam Amato of Derby. Amato's attorney Arnon Alling said he would appeal to the Supreme Court. The decision is deemed highly significant for courts statewide.
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Niw Haven
Leonard J. Nickerson
Sam Amato
Derby
Rose Amato
Nickerson
Amato
Amate
Arnon Alling
Supreme Court
Siewslun
Bridgeport Institute Opens Sixth Season With Get Together
Bridgeport Chapter of the American Institute of Banking opened its sixth season with a gathering at the Stratford hotel. John M. Keogh, bankruptcy referee, and Attorney Berhard Saltiman will teach at the institute’s School opening Tuesday evening at Bridgeport High School. Keogh gave an address tracing bankruptcy law from early forms to the modern system.
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Bridgeport
American Institute of Banking
Strattfield Hotel
John Ll. Keogh
Berhard Pi Saltiman
Glass
Low
United States
Reichstag to Meet in Special Session September 26
Berlin dispatches report an extra Reichstag session will convene next Wednesday to read an important document on passive resistance and Ruhr negotiations Overseas observers say Germany may end passive resistance if Bavaria secedes. Officials warn military law could be declared along the Rhine if Bavaria secedes.
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New York
Berlin
Reichstag
Ruhr
Bavaria
Reich
Rhine
Senoy Alba
Weish
League of Nations
Belchatry
la Belef
Missing Milford Woman Found Visiting Friend Nearby
Mrs. Christopher Sullivan, mother of five, who vanished from Milford Beach last Saturday, was found in the city by the Bureau of Investigation. She was at a friend’s home on Seaview Avenue and taken to Hillside Home for treatment while relatives are notified.
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Christopher Sullivan
Hillside Home
Milford Beach
Bureau of Investigation
Seaview Avenue
Hillside
Sullivan
Waterbury
Anna Rutherman
Hallett Street
Broad Street
Reading Lamp comes to The Bridgeport Sunday Post
The Bridgeport Sunday Post announces a new department titled Reading Lamp featuring impartial reviews of novels poetry history and humor. Herbert Quick's The Hawkeye is among the first works to be considered for the column by competent reviewers.
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Sunday Post
Herbert Quick
Bridgeport Sunday Post
Woman Charged With Rum Sale Held By Police
A report details arrests linked to a rum sale probe and a separate assault case. James Lynch, injured in a fight at 162 Main, testified against Patrick Lynch of 1478 Main. Patrick faces assault and James faces drunkenness. Mrs Samuel Lev of 1780 Main is jailed on liquor sale charges with bail set at 800.
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James Lyneh
Main Street
Patrick Lyneh
Samuel Lev
Lynch
Patrick
James
Lev
Axsault
M Ley
Ais
Open Door Policy in Tangier Stressed by United States
The United States laid before interested governments a communication outlining its open door stance in Tangier. State Department said no recent diplomacy or replies from powers exist. The message asserts full equality of treatment and opportunity for American citizens in commerce in the area.
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Washington
Tangier
State Department
Petaiin
United States
Partan
Rich Liquor Haul Prompts Stratford Police Action
A sprawling Stratford news item details a liquor haul and police action with multiple named locals, including Yandall a former resident of New Haven and Stamford. It notes a murder case, an escape from an insane asylum, and various local incidents from Bridgeport to Greenwich, including enforcement actions and community events.
Hijackers posing as agents loot Stratford liquor load
Federal authorities and Stratford police investigated a liquor hijacking on the East Main Street viaduct in Stratford around 3 a.m. yesterday. Robbers, claiming to be customs agents, escaped with the liquor after deceiving Stratford officers. One man named William Fogarty, of Park Avenue New York, was detained, while another claimed to be agent Campbell from Washington DC. Authorities doubt any genuine federal involvement and continue to identify the suspects amid conflicting reports from Hartford and Bridgeport offices.
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Federal
Straford
East Main Street
Stratford
Connesticut
William Fogarty
Park Avenue
New York City
Aga
Officera Nittor Marcus
Freq Doneldso
Oper
A. Oy Ween
Alington
D. C
Campbell
United States
Strayford
Stratford Guthorit
New Ha
Four Trainmen Die in Wreck of California Limited
Phoenix report details the wreck two miles west of Hot Springs Junction, 40 miles north of Phoenix, when the California Limited of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe overturned on a curve. The engineer, fireman, the train barber and a porter died. A number of passengers were injured.
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Phoenix Ariz
California “Limited
Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe
Hot, Springs Junction
Phoenix
Aengers
Taggart Seriously Ill at Summer Home
Hyannis Mass September 10 Thomas Taggart a Democratic National committee member and former Indianapolis mayor is seriously ill at his autumn home in Hyannisport Mrs Taggart and two doctors attend at his bedside sources said tonight indicating a grave condition may follow his long public career in politics and service
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Hyannis
Mass
Thomas Taggert
Democratic National Committee
Indianapolis
Tyannisport
Mra. Taggart
Burnham Tours France Before Bridgeport Vote
William E.B. Burnham the president of the Board of Apportionment and Yakotton toured France. He reported enjoying himself and planned to return to Bridgeport in time to vote.
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William EB. Burnham
Board of Apportionment
Yoxatton
France
Burnham
Bridgeport
START RECRUITING FOR NEW REGIMENT OF C A CREGIMENT
Mustering of recruits for the ind artillery regiment of the CA GNG to be formed was started yesterday with over 30 men registering their intent. Officers discussed plans to recruit new privates and non commissioned officers and will contact youths organizations, YMCAs, churches, and the High School for volunteers.
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Thedind Artillery Regiment
State Armor
Sewer Laying Contract Awarded to Bridgeport Construction
Bridgeport Construction Company awarded contract for laying sewer on North Main Street system. Bid price £68 per unit, total $15,163. Work to commence within a week following a Common Council Sewer Committee meeting. project scope and scheduling announced at the meeting.
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Bridgeport Construction Company
North Main Street
Common Council
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