Poison Case Principals Separated in Mt Vernon
In Mount Vernon Illinois on September 23 Rev Lawrence M. Hight and Mrs Elsie Sweetin were moved to separate jails after confession talks with State's Attorney Thompson. Their meeting earlier with the clergyman aided Sweetin's admission of involvement in the poison plot and related murder charges, as deputies watched a brief farewell.
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Mount Vernon
Ill
Thompson
Lawrence M. Hight
Elsie Sweetin
Mt Vernon
Sherriff Holcomb
Via
Posson
Prefers Jail Term to Dismantling East Side Saloon
Louis Karas argued against dismantling his Pembroke Street saloon regarded as a museum piece with era furnishings. He had been fined 200 dollars and four months in jail in City Court for offenses against the Mqua and refused to dismantle. In Common Pleas, Judge Frederick W. Huxford upheld the sentence, noting if jail time changes his mind about dismantling, officials should be informed.
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Pembroke Street
Kar
Mqua
Inwia
Nto
Frederick W. Huxford
Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Huxford
Karas
Harding's Widow with Him When End Comes as He Sleeps
Harding dies suddenly at White Oak Farm as his physician Dr Charles Elmer Sawyer suffers a cerebral hemorrhage while waiting for his son to bring medicine. Mrs Florence King Harding, widow of the late president, was present. A close friend recalls Dr Sawyer once stood by President Harding's bedside in San Francisco.
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Charles Elmer Sawyer
Warren
Harding
White Oak Farm
Sawyer
Carl W Sawyer
Florence King Harding
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Dr Sawyer
President Itaidng
San Francisco
Hard
Letter Carriers Kept Fined For Thefts In New Haven Court
In New Haven federal court, several individuals from Bridgeport and nearby areas faced penalties. Harry D Keith, a former postal employee, pleaded guilty to theft from the mails and was fined 3500 with costs after agents caught him with a letter. Thomas Mackine pleaded guilty to counterfeiting, with three counts totaling 3500 plus costs for passing spurious quarters. Kring George, a Chinese national, admitted possessing opium and pipes, and was fined 300. Eight liquor related cases yielded total penalties of 1260 plus costs, including Herman Kopp fined 150 and losing a 1500 automobile forfeited to the government. Other defendants faced smaller fines for various offenses.
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Harry D Keith
Thomas Macuisto
Kring George
Bridgeport
United States
Keith
Thomas Mackine
Oplim
Pipes
Ligter
New Haven
Herman Kopp
West Haven
Arthur Fries
Josephine Coslaski
Bethiny
Corlaski
William Volk
New London
Pake
William Rich
John Wilson
P B . Sullivan
Derby
John Lyanity
Michael Moyasnl
Ansoniz
Evantiz
Nevasnl
Shelton Man Fried i
Michael Seman
Bshelton
Judge Huxford weighs mitigating facts in sentencing appeals
In a criminal Court of Common Pleas session Judge Frederick W Huxford said sentences may be altered or sustained based on mitigating facts known at trial but not presented and on prosecutorial recommendations. Several cases were disposed without trials as juries may be recalled when court opens. defendants faced varied penalties for offenses including driving under the influence and non support.
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Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Cnes
Huxford
Ralph WH White
Connecticut Anti-Saloon League
Mqnor
Teagon
Frordoon
Murhe
Grennwien
Ani
George Smith
Tourheid
James
cArdle
Bridgeport
Maryuenska Oof
Grennch
Fo Eloimier
Dial
Seatree
Patrick Tiernry
Danbury
Embry
Hatior
Artist's Model Denounces Jazz Movement In Art
A fragmented account notes artist Dorothy Knipp and peers criticizing modern art’s patchwork depictions of the human form. It highlights Knipp's stance and a Broadway revue context, inviting readers to explore their views on the new artistic movement.
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Graphic Arts
Kinks Biss
Dorothy Knipp
Amertes
Titoskho
Miss Knapp
Knipp
Parker Beats Smith in Featherweight Bout at Harlord
Terry Parker of Toston Binsg fought Steve Smith of Bridger Port in a twelve round featherweight bout at Harlord. Parker secured a decisive victory as Smith struggled across the final rounds.
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Terry Parker
Harlord
Toston
Stave Smith
Bridger Port
Wriouary
Salmon Still Willing to Yield Island Options, but Must Consult Associates
Westport officials report Frederick M. Salmon holds a minority stake in Sherwood Island options and will confer further with the State Park Realty association. The group aims to acquire, hold, and transfer options to Connecticut once funds are available, preserving land for a western Connecticut shore front park. A meeting of the Westport syndicate may be held tomorrow to decide next steps. The newly formed State Park Realty association Inc plans to advance option purchases and transfer them to the state once legislature funds are approved, funded by a public endorsement drive expected to mobilize roughly fifty Fairfield County citizens. Seth L. Pierrepont of Ridgefield served as president with Albert E. Lavery of Fairfield as secretary treasurer and directors including James D. Blegs Dambury, Pierrepont, and H. Morgan Ayres.
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Frederick M. Salmon
Sherwood Island
State Park Realty Association
Seth Low Pierrepont
Ridgefield
Salmon
State Park Realty
Fiirec
Hm Here
Westport Syndicate
Connecticut
Sherwood's
State Park Commission
State Park Realty Association Inc
Bridgeport
State Park Feely Association
Ananes
Sherwoods Island
Oreaguier
Albert E Lavery
Fairfield
James D
Victims of toadstool poison show signs of recovery
Several victims at Gridgepat hospital improve after suspected mushroom poisoning. Marla Samuloa of Pooth Hill Huntington died yesterday, the second related death in her family. Naverene Santillo, 18, died last week, leaving three surviving brothers. Arvander Grossman, 71, Pembroke, is out of danger as his mother Mrs Tdi Grossman, who avoided hospital, recovered only slightly.
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Arvander Grossman
Pembroke Supet
Tdi Grossman
Stratford Primaries Rename Helen Lewis and Shang Wheeler
In Stratford the annual primary produced Helen Lewis and Shang Wheeler as renominates with the largest vote totals. Tellers worked late as ballots were counted past midnight while four top contenders for state representation advanced to the November ballot.
Giants Triumph Over Pittsburgh and Senators Narrow Lead
New York defeated the Giants 1 0 while the White Sox beat the Dodgers. Washington held a two game edge over the Yankees who beat Cleveland to stay near the top. With five games left, the Senators could win the pennant by a 4 0 3 0 combination while Brooklyn trails by one game with two to play. Pittsburgh and the Giants both won, keeping the pennant race tight.
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Kebine
Beardsley Park
Belmont
Itonia
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Cleveland
Watesbury Sounds
Michell
Connecticut Aggies
Healy
Ardmore
Frankie Gonuro
Graham
German Entry Boosts League of Nations Hopes
Geneva reports say Germany seeks a permanent seat on the League Council after Berlin approval. Delegates welcome the move as strengthening the League and aiding the Dawes reparations program, with diplomats pursuing conditions for membership and a smoother armament reduction conference.
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Salarey
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Actor Injured In Jitney Auto Collision In Bridgeport
An actor in a Bridgeport theater was injured when a jitney bus driven by Thomas Jones of Stratford collided with an automobile driven by William Stellman of 147 Lafayette West Brighton. The incident occurred around 5 PM on State Street and Transian Avenue. The actor, Wilson Smith of 1969 Dean Street Brooklyn, was cut about the face and head and taken to St Vincent's Hospital before being released at his own request to return to the theater. Stellman was arrested on a charge of reckless driving.
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Stratford
Cal
Willam Sleliman
Lafayette West Brighton
State Street
Tranisian Avenue
Wison Smith
Dean Street
Brooklyn
Bridgeport
St Vincent's Hospital
Stellman
Prince Retains Danbury Artist for Royal Portraits
Charles J Pernigotti of Danbury has been commissioned by the Prince of Wales to paint some of his stock on a Canadian farm. Pernigotti received the commission at Syosset before sailing. He plans to begin work in late October during a visit to his parents.
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Pelasram Service
Charles J Pernigotti
Prince of Wales
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Syossett le
Pernigotty
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Pernigorth
Ill Lieutenant Governor Hiram Bingham Stricken at Home
Lieutenant-Governor Hiram Bingham, Republican gubernatorial candidate, is confined to bed at his 787 Prospect Street home in New Haven with grippe. Dr. H S Arte reports the illness not serious and predicts several days of rest after a Sunday onset at his country home in Salem, Conn.
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Hiram Bingham
Prospect Street
HS Arte
Salem
Conn
Gilpatric to Appear for Trial in Embezzlement Case
G Harold Gilpatric former state treasurer and bank cashier wounded in August cannot attend in person for trial on 39 counts of embezzlement totaling over 493 000. His attorney will bring him October 6 after court grants continuance. medical certificate cites fatigue risk and healing gun wound. Trial set for 1 pm October 6.
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G. Harold Gilpatric
First National Bank of Putnam
United States District Court
William King
Willimantic
Gilpatric
George Cohen
S&s. D
Putnam
King
Puram Paytsician
Gupatric
Thomas
Tral
Torner
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Terace
Miy Grand Jury
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First National Bank of
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Penalties in Common Pleas and local court actions noted
The paper lists strict penalties in Common Pleas to be modified only on new evidence and reports various court actions. It notes a plea of guilty by Harry Keith former Fairfield letter carrier for theft from the mails with an $850 fine and details on other defendants fined for counterfeiting and opium possession. Additional items include a mix of local court outcomes, social notes, and upcoming events across towns.
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Harry Keith
Fairfield Roeing
Jis
Newslaven Federal Court
Dr Hersey
Bridgeport Hospital
Mqnor
Little Theatre Eague
Train Crash Kills Driver Carrying Chickens in Norwich Message
Samuel Tuber, 54, of Norwich, was killed when his motor truck carrying a load of chickens was struck at Blahop crossing by a northbound New Haven railroad Worces nr branch passenger train. The train crew reported derailed baggage car wheels. no passengers injured. Tuber, a chicken peddler, was returning home with the fowls. all chickens died.
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Samuel Tuber
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Worces Nr
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F L Webt - Tuber
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