New Britain Man Beckett Denied New Trial in Taft Murder Case
Luman C Beckett of New Britain, serving a life term for the Hartford taxi driver Charles Taft murder, failed in Hartford Superior Court to secure a new trial. Judge Nickerson ruled Beckett is legally in prison and erred in seeking a writ of error, not a writ of habeas corpus, with testimony from five alienists and medical witnesses supporting his condition at the time of the crime.
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Hartford
Luman C Cikett
New Britain
Wethersfield
Charles Taft
Askdo
J Nickerson
Sinier Court
Julge Nickerson
Hecrtt
Hecrtt Is Legally In Prison and That He Lied In Presenting His Request To Vdce
Nickerson
Hibeis Corug
Declarhe
Palient
Beckett
Wan
New Britain Order
Hugh Milcomnas
Rom
Eckett
Shen
Profesor
Doctora Whitefield
Taft
Windsor
Greenland Expedition Highly Successful Return
The Greenland expedition led by Professor William Hobbs of Ann Arbor Michigan is reported as highly successful. All party members have returned aboard the schooner Guy S Morrissey in good health. Included are Professor George P Putnam of the Geological Survey and Robert Beary Jr son of Admiral Peary. The July started voyage aimed at preliminary surveys for the 1927 Danish government expedition. The Morrissey was piloted by Lieut Commander Robert A Bartlett, Pearys former skipper.
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North Sydney N S&s
Green
William Hobbs
Ann Arbor
Mich
Guy S Morrissey
George P. Putnam
Geological Survey
Robert Beary, Jr
Admiral Peary
University of Michian
Morrissey
Vita Owner
Comhmander
Robert A. Bartlett
Peary
Biblical Carpenter Shop Site Opens New Aid Center
In Springfield Massachusetts on September 24 AP reports that Near East Relief plans to leverage Junior Achievement programs for a Nazareth ward project. Dr Frank Weber, secretary of the agricultural advisory committee, discusses the concept with Junior Achievement officials at the Eastern States Exposition. The aim is to aid orphans by creating shop work that fosters self realization while supporting relief funds.
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Springfield
Mass
Nazareth
Joseph
Jesus
Frank Weber
Woman Kills Husband Gets Three to Five Years
Margaret Nagle, 38, was sentenced by Justice Lyle to serve three to five years in Auburn prison on her plea of manslaughter. In May she stabbed her husband Patrolman Timothy J. Nagle to death with a bread knife.
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Buffalo
Margaret Nagle
Toay
Lyle
Auburn
Timothy J. Nagle
TWO INJURED AS SIX CARS CRASH ON TORRINGTON ROAD
Torrington on September 24 AP two persons hospitalized after a chain reaction on the Torrington Thomaston road involving six cars. Grimme and Sheridan arrested for driving without lights and license respectively. Injuries to Lola Brockway and Henry Grimme noted with several vehicles damaged.
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Torrington
Torrington-Thomaston
State Police Department
Lola Brockway
Fracturei
Henry Grimme
New Haven
Grimme
John Sheridan
Miner Street
Dominnic Tremp
Myron Flady
Mra Brockway
Valley Road
Tremp
Joseph Rentzot Torrington
Harry W Green
Goshen
American Legion
Mra
William Nassam
Stricken Miami cheers Tunney as new heavyweight champ
Storm-stricken Miami forgot its troubles and applauded Tunney as the new world heavyweight champion. A downtown crowd gathered among wreckage and stood for several minutes in tribute to the fighter, who had trained here last spring for a planned bout with Stribling.
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Miami
Fla
Tunney
Tunner
Local Services Set at Easton Churches Sunday
Easton residents are urged to attend Sunday services at the Lee and Center Street M E churches where Rev Edward B. Warren will speak on The Work of the Red Cross. An Epworth League service follows at Lee M E church with Mrs William B E Disbrow leading. Preston Warren will lead the Congregational service at New Haven and the Baptist service, while subscriptions for Red Cross memberships are urged at all morning services.
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Chester Hall
Red Cross
Lee M E
Alice Burr
Congregational
Willard Gillette
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Congregational Church
Fred E Silliman
Grange Hall
Fred Candee
George Hitchcock
Miles Shelton
Oxford
John Broadbin
Bridgeport
Ambrose Marsh Charles Carr
Charles Carr
Bertha Sargent
Charles Munich
Fred Marsh
Horace Hall
George Marsh
John McLen
William Nichola
Stepney
Wakeman Hill
Douglas
John Wade
Justus Sherwood
New London
Leslie Sheriff
Cyril Kendall
Walter Sherwood
Verne Loper
Week End Candy Special Roman Punch Nougatines 39 th
A compact listing notes a Week End Candy Special featuring Roman Punch and Nougatines at Basement Center. The brief reads as a promotional item for a shop or venue, highlighting confections and a shelf or location reference.
Dress Week Opens Season of Style and Value
Dress Week launches a season of paramount style productions and exceptional values featuring selections priced from $10 to $15. It highlights new garments and affordable fashion, inviting shoppers to explore updated wardrobes and seasonal savings across departments.
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Paramount Style
Fall Wardrobe Frocks Show Sets High Value and Style
Hundreds of women inspect a Fall wardrobe showing featuring silks satins crepe de chine moire and wool twill fabrics in jungle greens wine browns tans blues navy and black. The display on the Malin floor rear promotes Franchette pieces and appeals for early viewings by shoppers and retailers in the American Retailers Association network.
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American Retailers’ Association
Franchette
Malin
Smart Chic Velour Hats Special at 3.85
A sale notice for Smart Chic Velour hats priced at 3.85 each. Styles include wines greys sands blues greens navy and black in medium and small shapes. Early visitors can express preference. hats on second floor front.
Pouch and envelope offerings with varied leathers and frames
A catalog note promotes pouches and envelopes priced at 2.95 and 5 dollars. Assorted leathers include mottled and reptilian textures with colorful frames and knobs. Sizes feature mirrors and swing or change purses. Main floor front.
Exquisite Castile Soap Ad From Howland Dry Goods Co
Daintily moulded hard milled soap that lathers profusely and soothes. New and appealing to customers. Price ten cents per cake. Located at main door THE HOWLAND DRY GOODS CO.
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THE
Howland Dry Goods CO
These Shall You Wear These Shall You Wear
An old classified style notice promotes women’s apparel including nightgowns chemise princess slips bloomers and accessories. It lists items such as gloves silk vests and bloomers with prices like 1.50 and 2, aiming to attract buyers with moderate costs.
Paris Fashion: sweaters in bright colors and patterns
Paris leans toward plush sweaters for fashionable women with brilliant colorings and adorable weaves. A wide assortment and moderate prices invite early choosing, featuring splendid coats and slip-on models at $3.
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Paris
Gloves to finish a costume with color and style
Glove selections offer colorful cuffs to match costumes. Plain slip on chamoise gloves come in white or natural at 3.50, with doubletex chamois et tes in wood, elk and sand priced 1.50.
For Men Fancy Rayon Socks 50c
Rayon nylon mix socks offered at 50c per pair. Description promises strength and lustrous color patterns at a low price. Read as a catalog note highlighting product quality and affordability.
For Men Silk Ties at One Dollar Each
Magador silk ties in heavy firm weave with good shape hold. Four-in-hands feature new stripes and scotor effects, offered at one dollar each.
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Britain
Greenland
New One
Stee Selater
Young
Wall Street RT
Easton
Bridgeport, Co
Howland
Castile
Runkel
Frei
Post-Telegram
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