Newtown Cobbler Arch-Conspirator Details Crime Hearing
Coroner hears Guerrise recounts events leading to the murder of DeBiase in Danbury as Longo and Comardo were named in a six hour closed County Building session. The confessions depict plotting and alleged abuse, with Longo and others facing re-arrest in connection with the crime.
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Demenico Gueriise
Laws DeBiase
Danbury
Bethel
Sam Longo
Newtown
John J Puelan
Phelan
Guerrise
DeBktse
Shy Angel
Comarde
Utlin
Longo
Comardo
DeThasawat
Gomardlo
Alsa
Guerrse
DeBiase
Guertise
Hi Beer
Joseph
Kriase
Man Charged After Attempted Morphine Theft
A man named William Roberts of 980 Broad Street was accused of entering Hindle Drug Store on Mat and Stite Streets and attempting to steal a bottle of morphine tablets. He allegedly displayed a hustled plan to obtain the drugs before being stopped when store staff alerted police and restrained him.
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Hindle Drust
Willian Roberts
Broa
Wat Tikin
Ruktad Om Echa
Roberts
Shawn
Bridgeport Man Held in Stratford on Bond Drafted
Bridgeport man is held in Stratford on bonds of 150, charged with percums am ute mobil under the influence of liquor. Police report a disorderly scene and a related incident with a sea view address in Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport
Stratford
Spratford Scmi
Seaview
Bidleport
Mobil
Hyuar Grice
Otfie
Sidol Mae
Coroner Phelan to Hold Murder Inquests Behind Closed Doors
Coroner John J Phelan announced a policy shift to exclude the press from murder and manslaughter inquests and public hearings when truth is doubtful. He said such secrecy protects reputations and allows proper preparation for defenses, while routine accidental-death hearings will remain public.
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Jonn J Whelan
DeBiaye
John J Phean
Phus
Phelan
Domenun Guernse
Lous de
Biase
Trenbury
Bethel
Getal
Railroad Employers Hurt By Fall
A railroad accident left workers badly hurt after a fall from a trestle. Victims were removed by train to a hospital with injuries including a broken vertebra and other injuries. Investigations and medical care continued as details emerged.
Mothers and Ward’s Face Off in White Plains Trial
In White Plains New York on September 24 two women linked by tragedy faced each other in court as the Walter Ward slaying case moved forward. Mrs Peters testified about the night of the shooting while Mrs Beryl Ward sat near her husband the defendant. The tense scene contrasted the victims mother with the wife of the accused as the trial continued with Ralph Ward the defendant’s brother still to testify and defense efforts to challenge self defense.
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Whit Plains
Walter & Wards
Clarence M . Peters
Westchaster
White Plains Court Room
Mez O Veters
Robert J. Wagner
Beryl Curtis Ward
Peters
Thomas J Oneill
Jetter
Pars
Landa
Ralph D Tw Ward
Ward
Carl Sherman
Wards
Japan Will Not Forget Ambassador Tells U S
Ambassador Hanihara spoke in Washington at the American Red Cross annual convention. He praised America’s sympathy for Japan and urged lasting friendship, saying reconciliation and mutual aid are the foundation of shared security. The address followed remarks by President Coolidge on the same platform.
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Japan
U.S
Tokio
Red Cross
Associated Press
Americas
Ammeligla
Hanihdia Oul
Red Cyers
Coolidge
Pew Faith Press
Remy Bo
Foreign Affairs
Hue
Henan
Stresemann Arnaun
Sirender
Lrance
Polity
Gon
Altbant Powir Co
Gorgas
Udi
Prigland
Epea
Uregnia Sports Reds
Gianiano
Dorgers
Pirates
Phillies
Emmerich
Braves
Cubs
Bibe Roth
Detroit
Zamsher
Browns
Sox
Gene Saraven Hagen Kuhtood
Grunwald
Ty Foi
Ching Hammill
Tomy Leonard
Mayuger Red Cap Wilson
Norwalk
Silverberg
Young Leonard
New Haven
Johnny Mason
Governor Walton Orders Troops to Break Oklahoma Legislature
Governor Walton ordered Adjutant General B H Markman to mobilize state troops to prevent the lower House session of the Oklahoma legislature. Soldiers aged 21 to 45 were told to be ready with arms and stand by to disperse the meeting, with orders to stop the session at any time or place if needed. The move aimed to ensure the governor’s control and deter impeachment actions.
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Associated Press
B H Markman
Walton
Oklahoma
Wal G
Ton
Goldiers
Okklahoma
Duec
Matkmin
Thas
Reverend Ekins Resigns From Anti Saloon League
Reverend Ekins resigns from the Anti Saloon League amid claims the group is duplicative propaganda. He says the league lacks confidence to stand firm against liquor interests and will not back a persistent effort.
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Ekins
ANTI
Nahi
Smoricu
Ind
Barrite
Jane
Local arrests follow confession and education director open meeting
Reports describe a confession by Gudris Lengo implicating a suspect in a robbery and a related open meeting led by an education director in Civic AL UrEes. The piece also touches on political maneuvers in Wampgratie primaries, crimes across multiple cities, and local education and business news amid a broad national context.
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Sam Tango
Ewan Cobdlur
Welney Dehne
Gudris Lengo
Uronel
Uches
New York
Charman Boo
Tereman
Devon
Wanburs
Troy
Millard High School
Winters Pledge Supports Hall Merger Plan
Connecticut witnesses at an Interstate Commerce hearing support the Storrow plan to consolidate New England railroads. Alpheus Winters of Bridgeport urged Connecticut officials and business leaders to back consolidation, opposing trunk line control. He noted Bridgeport's freight growth and urged reliable service, while Hartford and New Haven voices echoed the call for a regional consolidation as vital to the region’s rail investments and financial stability.
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Posign
Alpheus Win
Bridgepat Manufacturers Association
Fims
Bridgepat
Danbury
Stamford
Conn
Starrow
Interstate Commerce Cammington
Washington
Fordhill
Boston
Winter
Massachusetts
Rode Island
O Brown
New Hampshire
Mr Wonter
Bridgeport Manufacturers Association
Connecticut State Association
New Tangland
New England
Winters
Seadl
Bridgeport Aim 39
New York
Jte
Bridgeport
Trans
Connecticut
New Ting
Spraher
Wishhu M Collins
Hartford Chamber of Commerce
Uhnis
United States
Forest of Connecticut
Kew Haven
New Haven Railroad
Conner Queut Co Connectiut Bisings Bank
Uene
Pila
New Haven
Calls
Ne Jratenl
U S Sells Part of Muscle Shoals in 3 600 000 Deal
Government action transfers portions of the Muscle Shoals project to a private power company for 3.6 million dollars. Deed signed in Washington this afternoon by official Weeks, amid wartime policy context and ongoing power authority arrangements.
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U.S
Alehimi Power Company
Elenny
Campim
Gerretirs Weeks
Trolley Fire Leads to Worker Assault and Escape
A yard employee at Congress Steel reported a trolley car fire shortly after firing. Police suspect an unknown assailant struck him, knocked him down, then fled. While extinguishing the blaze, he saw a curtain ignited and noted stenes from a distance caused multiple windows to smash. Police investigated but the man fled.
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Miiik Tesa
Congress Steel
Connecticut Company
Teso
Tesa
Ong
Ciis
German cabinet abandons passive Ruhr resistance
Berlin reports Chancellor Stresemann announced immediate unconditional end to passive resistance in Ruhr and Rhineland. Government orders resumption of all activities at once, not contingent on deputies or prisoner releases, with negotiations to follow with occupying powers. Urges workers to return to plants and mines across the region.
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Paris
Ruhr
Havas
Berlin
Streseann
Rhineland
Beng
Occupyin
Stresemann
Mb 5
Franre
Belmum
Balloon Race Risky Start Sparks International Tragedy
Protests erupt as the Gordon Bennett balloon race begins amid a storm. Reports describe multiple fatalities and balloon crashes, including US Army lieutenants Olmsted and Shoplaw among the dead, with several craft destroyed or damaged. The chaos follows a lightning strike and severe weather that disrupts the event in Brussels and surrounding air routes.
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Brussels
Olmsted
Shoplaw
US Army
Amon
Putten Toll
Neil Herveiios
Groningen
Bellin
Adequate Building Urged For Bridgeport Trade School
City leaders press for proper housing for a trade school as Bridgeport and Meriden remain the only nearby cities without purpose built facilities. Officials cite high rents and aging sites, proposing the former Star Shirl Co shop as a new campus with top floor classrooms and annual rent savings, while the council opposes the plan.
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Fred Tranter
Alfred
Bridgeport
Meriden
Tuindy
Newtain
Perch Co
John Street
Hridgeport
Star Shirl Co
Ldus
Bulgaria in hands of rebels after rapid revolution
London dispatch reports Bulgaria in full revolt with rebels controlling much of the country. Sofia is blockaded and short of provisions as the government loses contact with provinces. King Boris IV has offered to resign but the offer awaits insurgent approval amid military and economic strangulation of the capital.
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London
Bulgaria
Des Aa
Morning Post
Belgrade
Ifia
Bori EF
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Belaves
Ss Peer
Roki Ves
Chosvine
Baker
Tormer
Attarne
Jim Goes
Alpheus Wonkars
Tiideeport Manufacturers Association
Bridgeport Midéusties
Interstate Commerce
Gunnasla
Koslow Nena
Oblahoma
Wea
HALL
Chancellor Stresemann
France
Fred J. Trinder
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