Legion Men Make Rome Pilgrimage Blessed by Pope
About 260 American Legion members led by National Commander Harvard P. Savage traveled to Rome. They visited the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, were greeted by Pope Pius XI, and held a reception in Rome with the governor and Prince Potenziani. Frank Schobel of Philadelphia, blinded in war, received a special benediction.
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Rome
Associated Press
American Legion
Harvard P. Savage
Eternal City
Italy
America
Venezia
St. Peter's
Pope Pius
Intec
Co Ed Bank Bandit Is Termed Insane
In a wartime style courtroom report, a coed at the university and a young lawyer tied by a secret marriage are tied to a bank bandit case. The husband testified Becky’s mental state. he recalled long distance calls and a costly conversation that raised questions about her balance.
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Rebecca
Becky
Rogers
New Foot Bath Claim Aids Tired Housewives
Advertises a home remedy for tired feet using Spiphe Nathhel and hot water. Claims to ease swelling, reduce burning, and stop soaking discomfort. Promotes product availability at dealers and suggests a treatment routine for daily foot care.
Beach disappearance hunts widen to Indian Asland area
Troopers scoured woods near Indian Asland and May's landing for Willis Beach, husband of Margaret Lilliendahl, amid a widening search tied to Dr A William Lilliendahl's death. Detectives found fresh footprints and a burned hunting lodge linked to Beach, who reportedly lived as a recluse on a local island. Lawyer Edison Hedgen, representing Beach, faced questions on obstruction of justice while prosecutors weighed possible charges.
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Ala
Margaret Lilliendahl
South Vineland
Icaders
Willis Beach
Willis
Imine
Enke
Lenape
May's Landing
Beach
May
Atlantic City
N.J
Associated Press
Edison Hedges
A. Wiliam Lilliendahl
Louis Repetto
S. Cameron Hinkle
Hinkle
Hedges
Atlantic County Bar Association
Repetto
Edison Hedgen
Vineland Poultry Raiser
Heart shock kills brother of Ford, Ford son reports
Henry Ford arrives at the cottage scene after a man’s death said to stem from a heart attack. The deceased, a Ford family member, is survived by Henry and William Ford, a widow, daughter Ethel, and two sons. A post mortem was pending. burial planned near Grand Lawn Cemetery. Henry Ford’s role in local government noted.
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Henry Ford
John Ford
Henry
Wiliam Ford
Margaret Ruddiman
Ethel
Robert
Clarence
Fordson
Ford
Wayne County Supervisors
Dearborn
Grand Law Cemetery
William
Mary Lutegot Ford
United States
Ireland
Heny and
William Ford
Pickett Indicted in Smith Murder Case
Seymour and Howard Ross West Haven report Pickett has faced Superior Court twice on violent death charges, once acquitted on self defense and another time discharged. He is wanted in Bridgeport for armed robbery and aggravated assault. In Starks shooting matter, action pending here. he denies knowledge of Smith shooting.
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Pickett
Superior Court
Bridgeport
Starks
Smith
Delegates chosen in Ninth district Republican factions fight
Delegates for opposing Ninth District Republican factions were picked as canvassing continued. McCathron supporters announced a ticket led by Leonard M. Allen Marcel B. Kochiss and Harold Beardsworth while the anti McCathron ticket headed by Mrs Irene Mae Coyne includes William Weaver, Mrs Coyne and John Creevy. Caucus date and place uncertain as organizers seek final preparations and district enrollment checks.
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Ninth District
Henry N. McCathron
David A. Murphy
Republican Club
McCathron
Robert Coyne
Colony Street
Coyne
Murphy
William HB. Weaver
Irene Mae Coyne
John “Hank” Creevy
East Side
Jane and
Kossuth
Mke
Ferrone escape plot ends with pleas and sentences
In a Danbury court four prisoners tied to Ferrone's jail break scheme pleaded guilty. Ferrone, already serving 30 years, drew a 1 to 3 year addition while his wife Catherine and two ex guards, Davis and Byron Richards, received one year in county jail. Alcorn pledged continued probes into prison conditions and unaccounted payments may surface.
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Ferrone
John R. Booth
Danbury
Catherine
Davis
Byron Richards
Wethersfield
Film star Constance Talmadge sues for divorce gainsay
Miss Constance Talmadge testifies that Captain MacIntosh was untrue and that their California Paris clashes in 1926 led to marriage strain. She recalls a Paris confrontation last month and a planned October return to California as the case proceeds. Lord Fleming held a special session to hear her testimony with adjournment set for October 15.
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California
Thidge Lord Fleming
Miss Talmadge
Lord Fleming
Constance
Mra MacIntosh
Love and Death in a Tarnished Family Tale
Testimony details a nurse Miss Atkinson alleged to have influenced Dr. Bailey and a minister’s family tragedy. A dead minister’s wife preceded Mary Jane Bulley’s death, with doctors noting overdose symptoms. Stewart Bailey described kisses between the nurse and his father, while Mary Jane’s age eighteen frames the motive alleged by the state.
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Mary Jane
Mary Jane Bulley
Bailey
Alex Father
Young Bailey
Dan Mitchell
Garfield County
Stewart Bailey
Milas Atkinson
Miss Atkinson
Cad
Mother
Dad
Colorado
Dr. Bailey
Lowman mandate blocks day shift and appointees
The text describes a mandate by Lowman preventing day shift appointments, labeling many as temporary appointees. It notes spring permanent appointments may be limited to 30 days after eligibility certification, with later fall timing for many positions. It lists 18,000 applicants taking written exams, funding gaps halt oral tests, fingerprinting, and outlines affected job categories.
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Civil Service
Dry High Command
Prohibition
Secretary of the Treasury
James M. Doran
Reward Offered After Drowning Near Sperry Light
The Chatlos family witnessed a drowning off Sperry Light when a father jumped to save his son. The father disappeared after releasing his grip as they neared a cruiser, while Raymond and William Chatlos and Mrs Chatlos helped at the scene. The uncle and nephew survived. Mrs Chatlos remained in serious but nonfatal condition at the hospital. Newsmen note recovery chances after three days within a 26 foot radius of the wreck.
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Mperry
Sperry Mght
Chatlos
Willian
Provence Chatlon
William Chatlos
Raymond
Raymond Chatlos
Laura Katz to Wed Charles Imerblum
Miss Laura Katz of James street announced engagement to Charles Imerblum of Port Chester during a dinner. Katz is a Bridgeport High School graduate and Imerblum is a concert pianist and exponent of Joseffi and Rudolph Gans.
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H. E. Katz
James Street
Laura
Charles Imerplum
Port Chester
Miss Katz
Bridgeport High School
Mr. Smeiblum
Joseffi
Rudolph Gans
Man Floats in Air Doctor Declares at Congress
A congress report describes a patient treated for immobility who claimed a pencil and a note from his deceased niece stating I am going crazy. Dr. Prince used sleep therapy while the patient wrote addressing the spirit. Other items include a thinking dog in Poland and Theresa Neumann of Konigsreuth who allegedly regained sight in 1924 and later reportedly sheds tears of blood weekly.
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Poland
Theresa Neumann
Konngrareuth
Germany
M. P. Lebiedzinski
Warsaw
Praybyiska
Mrs John W Bedient Dies At Seventy Two
Mrs John W Bedient died at her home 153 William Street yesterday afternoon after a long illness. She was in her seventy third year. Survived by her husband, a brother Hugh Stirling former Mayor, nephews George Stirling and Creighton Stirling, a niece Eleanor Stegman. She was a member of the Eastern Star and former matron of Orient chapter No 1 and at one time high priestess of the White Shrine. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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John W. Bedient
William Street
Hugh Stirling
George Stirling
Farmers’ Bank of New Haven
Creighton Stirling
New Britain Machine Company
Detroit
Eleanor Stegman
Obituary notices recall several Bridgeport burials
Catherine Homer widow of Willan T Homer died at her daughter’s home in Connecticut venue aged seventy eight. Stefan Monzacki five died Monday funeral at Louis Richards parlors and St Raphael’s church burial at St. Michael’s. Jacob Reh died city home burial Lakeview cemetery. Louis William Schepp aged seventy two died at 342 Hamilton street buried Lakeview with multiple society memberships. Michael J Kervin died Tuesday services at Sacred Heart church burial Michael’s Cemetery.
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Catherine Homer
Willan. T. Homer
Bowena Parsons
Connecticut
Henry A. Bishop
Fairfield
Lakeview
Stefan Monzacki
Louis Richards
St Raphael's Church
S T. Michael's Cemetery
Jacob Reh
Shelton Street
Lakeview Cemetery
A. St Michael's Beneficial Society
St. Joseph's Beneficial Society
Ida Lodge
New England Order of Protection
Louise
William
Annie Hee
Anna Kingston
Ansonia
Frank
St Joseph's B.C. Church
Michael J Kervin
Tranisien Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Tequiem
Stratford Fuller Named President Of Pootatuck Club
Stratford Sept 28 Special. The Pootatuck Yacht Club annual meeting elected officers and issued favorable reports. Current membership 221 with 40 new this year. Largest fleet of boats in history and many improvements including kitchen and new gangway. Treasurer reports all obligations met and funds remain for next season. Possible new railway siding for winter boat haul and building for motorboats under consideration. Officers: Commodore Arthur E Fuller, Vice Commodore George Zink, Rear Commodore Herbiet Reid, Fleet Captain F Lacy, Treasurer L Burritt, Secretary Merritt Axter, Fleet Sergeant Dr Luther Heldger, Fleet Chaplain Reverend C Simpson. Governors Donald Lammie and E Madden elected. Amendments to constitution/bylaws discussed. Various local notices and sports updates follow.
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Pootatuck
Attthearg
Arthur E. Fuller
George Zink
Herbiet Reid
F. Lacy
L. Burritt
Merritt Axter
Luther
Holtz
State Highway Department
State Ale
Carleton Day Reed
Ludlow
University Club
Fedorko
Warren Harding
Bridgeport
Jeremiah Dahl
Ida Pernley
Fieet Avenue
Lester Leusch
Reeds Lane
Navy official probes Magruder magazine interview
Secretary Wilbur said inquiry would continue to see if Magruder violated Navy rules by giving views to newspapermen. Admiral Magruder denied any court martial threat, saying he violated no regulations and had filed a copy with the Navy department. He admitted the article might be lurid in spots but claimed it was fundamentally correct.
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Tamabla
Dong
Arrests Made In Water Street Liquor Raid
Two men were arrested for violations of state liquor laws in a Water Street hotel. Frank McDonald, hotel proprietor, held on 600 bond. Michael Basek, 300 bond. Raid conducted by Detective-Sergeants Dalley, Auger and Devine. The rooming house at 716 Water Street, slated for demolition, has a long record of crisis reports.
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Water Street
Bureau of Investigation
Frank McDonald
Michael Basek
Dalley
Auger
Devine
Doty Pardoned by France may face Africa service
Paris dispatch reports Ben nett J. Doty the American deserter freed by France awaits the ministry of war decision. If required he will complete five years with the Foreign Legion, likely at Sibt-Bel-Abbes Algeria, though Morocco is also possible. Doty preferred open air to prison and hoped for swift release.
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Doty
Ion
Africa
Paris
Associated Press
Bennett J. Doty
Foreign Legion
Ministry of War
United States
Morocco
Albertville
Hunt Club Announces Schedule of Rides
The Fairfield County Hunt Club releases the fall hunt schedule from October 1 to October 29. Hunts begin at 8 30 with dates at the Kennels Polo field Dr DC MacFarland Miss Emily Nicoll Carleton Palmer Arthur Delee's cabin Homer Mason and the Redding Green. Donald G Perkins is master of the hounds with honorary whips Charles Clapp Jr Paul G Dely and John Farrel.
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Fairfield County Hunt Club
D C MacFarland
Emily Nicoll
Carleton Palmer
Arthur Delee
Homer Mason
Redding Green
Donald G. Perkins
Charles #. Clapp, Jr
Paul G. Dely
John Farrel
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