Devlin Declares Brakes Failed in Fatal Accident
John F. Devlin of Shelton testified in Superior Court that brake failure and gear neutral shift caused his car to speed down a hill to Miller's Bridge, causing a collision that killed Mrs. Bertha Beck and injured her husband and the chauffeur. Witness Louis Grandwilliam supported Devlin's claim. Trial set to resume Tuesday with closing arguments and jury instructions.
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Bertha Beck
Devlin
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Stamford
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Greenwich
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Shellon
Port
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Beck
Birs
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Archbis hop Mannix Applauds Englishmen at Portsmouth Dinner
Archbishop Mannix of Australia said he admired Englishmen during a Portsmouth dinner with Catholic bishops and priests. He denied being an agitator or hater of English people, urging England to withdraw troops from Ireland if peace and safety permit.
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Mannix
Portsmouth
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Ha Arely Bishap
England
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Grand Jury to be summoned Wednesday
Sheriff Simeon Pease is directed by Judge J E Reeler to summon a grand jury to report in the court morning to consider the indictments against five persons charged with murder in the first degree. The prisoners include Elwood B Wade Mrs Ethel Hutchins Nott John Johnston George E B Nott Frank Penève and Joseph Mancini. They will be brought to court and may face plow if indictments are returned. no disposal expected this term.
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Superior Court
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Ethel Hutchins Nott
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George EB. Nott
August
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Warvard adds Yale faculty to fortify departments
Warvard university announces next year’s faculty augmentations drawing from colleges across the country and Europe. Notable hires include Wilbur C. Abbott from Yale in history and A. Rangey Porter in fine arts.
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Department of History and Fine Arts
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Phiadelphia
Rport
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Gainer
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