Pleading Poverty Seeks Postponement in Bootlegging Case
Gaston B Means asked Federal Judge Foster for a three month stay to file an appeal on his bootlegging conviction claiming he is too broke to pay the 900 for a stenographic record. The request was denied though he was given until Friday to seek pauper status in the Circuit Court of Appeals.
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New York
Gaston B. Means
Foster
Means
Circuit Court of Appeals
Elmer W. Jarnecke
Department of Justice
Atlanta
Jarnecke
Hiram Todd
President Harding
Jess Smith
Harry Daugherty
Smith
Federal
Department of Justics
Clifford H. Burns
Burns
Jewish New Year Opens Yom Kippur Next Week
Jewish residents celebrated the Hebrew New Year marking year 5684 as social activities continue. From sunset Tuesday October 7 to sunset October 8 the community observes Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement and on October 12 they celebrate Succoth.
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Yom Kippur
Al Smith and His Two Commandments
New York dispatch reports Governor Smith telling a Syracuse Democratic gathering that the ten commandments can be reduced to two. In a telephone interview with the Evening World he said the two are to love God with all mind heart and soul and to love neighbor as self. He argued love of God and neighbor prevents all listed sins.
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New York
Smith
Cantron
Syracuse
Davis Prepares Final Campaign Speeches in Key Cities
Locust Valley N Y Sept 29 John W Davis works on material for his final speeches to the American people. A tentative schedule places him in Indianapolis Oct 11 Kansas City Oct 15 St Louis Oct 18 Louisville Oct 23 Cincinnati then Boston Oct 4 New York City Oct 25 and the campaign finale on Nov 1 with changes likely as events unfold.
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Locust Valley
John W. Davis
Nome
Davis
Indianapolis
Ind
Kansas City
St. Louis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Boston
New York City
Trolley Fire On Fairfield Avenue Injures Nine
A fire on trolley No. 1761 westbound along Fairfield Avenue near Orland Street injured nine people. Inspector Cavanaugh pulled the red safety cord to shut off power and open the rear door as motorman Instone guided passengers to stay aboard. Fire crews arrived, fire quickly extinguished, and officials praised the crew for orderly evacuation and quick action.
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J. B. Potter
The
Connecticut Co
Enaugh
Instone
SHERWOOD ISLAND PROPOSITION DELAYED BY SYNDICATE FLAWS
The article reports that the Sherwood Island proposal faltered as syndicate members had not been properly convened. No action occurred at yesterday’s planning association meeting. W W O Filler of New Haven, treasurer of the State Park Commission, agreed to the Realty Association plan to take and hold land for the state pork. Senior and Seth Low Pierrepont of Ridgefield led the talks, with assurances of developments within a day or two.
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Planning Association
Ww. O. Filler
New Haven
State Park Commission
Mr. Senior
Seth Low Pierrepont
Ridgefield
Realty Association
Meetings Tonight Across City Lodges and Clubs
A listing of local gatherings includes Bridgeport Rifle Club at State Armory, Mithra Lodge K of P at 1250 Main, Calanche Pythian Sisters on Main, Onnack Lodge at 1687 Nroad, Carpenters and Deniers at 170 Eta, and Trierdtate Teller Assentation at 1087 Bread Street.
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O. R
Main Street
Mithra Lodge
Main Seppel
Calanche ‘Tempte
Pythian Sisters
Second District Council Candidate Vote Tonight
The Second District caucus of Republicans meets in club rooms at 55 Gregory Street to select a council candidate to challenge the seat held by Democrat Gerald A. Fitzgerald. Strong contenders include ex-Aldermen William Cannon, John W. Hibbert, and John Baxter. A separate Eleventh District caucus is set for Thursday night, forecasting a contest between Alderman Charles A. Blackham and William D. Moyer.
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Gregory Street
William Cannon
John W. Hibbert
John Baxter
Gerald A. Fitzgerald
la Follette
Charles A. Blackham
William D. Moyer
Coolidge Club
Jonn J. Farmer
Mayor’s Taxation Revision, Commission
Passenger Hurt When Shoreline Trolleys Collide
Two cars on the New Haven and Shore Line Railway collided at Foxon causing passengers to be thrown from seats. One injury reported, Mrs. Frank Stevens of Milford suffered back injuries. Ambulance rushed out but not needed. Motormen Andrews and Stratton and conductors faced inquiry. emergency brakes used but collision unavoidable. Front ends damaged and vestibule glass shattered as trolleys moved to North Branford quarry.
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New Haven
Shore Line
Foxon
Frank Stevens
Milford
Walker
Horace Andrews
Charles Stratton
North Branford
Andrews
Guilford
Stratton
Yacht Overdue Sparks Hope For Somerville's Friends
Somerville, born in England and long in the rubber trade, disappeared after leaving Greenwich over a decade ago. He had recently visited, with reports of a Seadrift voyage and several wealthy Californian friends aboard, while Gutwater confirms ten crew members accompany Somerville.
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Somerville
England
Greenwich
Los Angeles
Cal
British delegation resists Japanese war clause amendment
British dominion leaders met four times with Dominion statesmen to discuss Japan’s push to cancel the aggressor article in the protocol. They urged a stiff stand against the Japanese demand, while the Japanese amendment sought to forbid nations from war in contempt of World Court rulings.
Honor prisoners freed for farm work in Texas
Sugarland Texas January 29 convicts at the Pri Neff Honor Farm were released from their barracks by Governor Neff who opened the lock and shook hands with them as they filed out. The event was described as the beginning of a new era in Texas penal institutions.
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Sugarland
Tex
Pri Neff
Imperial Prison Farm
Here
Neff
Taxas
Tom Taggart Improves After Appendectomy in Boston
Sept 29 reports show former Indiana senator Tom Taggart recovering rapidly after an appendectomy. Dr Gorhand Brigham stated the patient is making unusually swift progress as he convalesces in Boston.
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Boston
Taggart
United States
Indiana
Gorhand Brigham
Navy Plans for Airship Four Times Size of ZR-3
The Navy envisions a dirigible four times larger than Shenandoah and ZR-3, capable of Atlantic crossing without refueling at 85 mph. Estimated cost exceeds 5 million dollars. Plans remain tentative amid funding and sentiment constraints.
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Navy
Atlantic
Washington
Navy Department
Secretaries' Tasks Analyzed In National Study
A National Junior Personnel Service report based on 125 interviews and 715 questionnaires lists 871 duties performed by secretaries across 15 major professions. Key traits valued by employers include accuracy, responsibility, reliability, intelligence, courtesy, initiative, judgment, and factual knowledge.
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National Junior Personnel Service, Inc
New York
New York Times
Traits of Secretaries From Employer Lists
The report notes a long ranking of traits with pleasantness and personal appear followed by twenty eight other traits. Ambition drive and curiosity were cited by about 21 percent of employers and ranked not as highly as some traits deemed less important. Good breeding health a pleasant voice and orderliness ranked higher than flamboyantly impressive traits. The study warns against neglecting lower ranked traits as each one has a place against others not listed.
Navy seeks new name for ZR-3 airship Shenandoah
The Naval Air service aims to name the German built sister ship to Shenandoah ZR-3. The new air cruiser will sail for Lakshurst around October 6 with the same star daughter theme. Trained squads report to Boza Airport Mehe! Pale Langley Field and Paris Island for emergency ground crews. Weather observance duties assigned off the North Atlantic coast.
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Washington
Naval Air Service
Lakshurst
Boza
Mehe! Pale
Langley Field
Paris Island
Monsignor McHugh Died in Newark at 68
Rt Rev Monsignor Francis P McHugh head of Bt Patrick's Cathedral Newark died after surgery for acute intestinal obstruction in St Michael's Hospital Newark N J Born November 2 1872 in Luzerne County Pennsylvania He was ordained in 1901 at the Cathedral of Savona Genoa Pope Benedict XV named him domestic prelate with the title of Monsignor in April 1921
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Newark
N. J
Francis P. Mc Hugh
Patrick's Cathedral
St. Michael's Hospital
Auzerne County
Savona
Genoa
Tta
Eton Hall College
South Orange
N. I
Benedict XV
New Haven Lawyer Nominated for State Senate
At a Democratic delegates convention in New Haven Ninth Senatorial district Assistant City Attorney Kenneth Wynne was unanimously named a candidate for State Senator.
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New Haven
Kenneth Wynne
East and West Unite in Matrimony at Justice Court
In Utiga New York a ceremony joined Estelle Netuin Mark from Mountainview California and Winfield Scott of Athol Many in a marriage officiated by a justice of the peace today.
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Utiga
N.Y
Faasl
West
Estelle Netuin Mark
Mountainview
California
Winfield Scott
Athol
Steamer Santa Theresa Sinks Off Georgia Coast
The American steamer Santa Theresa sank off the Georgia coast last night and the crew of 22 were rescued by the American tank steamer Gi White. The event was reported by the Coast Guard headquarters today via the SSBRER report.
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Norfolf
Theresa
Georgia
Ssbrer
Gnas Guard
Greek Navigator Returns After Failed World Voyage
New York reports Demetrious Sigéelakis, skipper of the Shark, towed to port in despondent return from a planned globe circumnavigation. After sailing 194 miles of 20 000, a leaky vessel and lost sextant forced surrender. He planned to resume next June with supplies and another attempt.
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New York
Carcharias
Demetrious Sigéelakis
Globe
Sigelakis
Gulf
Mariner
Entyen
Despera
Jack Johnson
Montauk
Battery
Judge rules Miriam Ferguson qualified for Texas governorship
In Austin Judge George C Calhoun ruled that Miriam A Ferguson is legally qualified to be governor of Texas, overturning common law barriers to female office. He refused a temporary injunction to keep her name off the ballot, clearing the path for Supreme Court review via Civil Appeals with questions certified to the high court. The case proceeds toward the Supreme Court term starting next week.
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Austin
Tex
Associat Et Frees
George C. Calhoun
Fifty- Third District Court
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Fergguson
Calhoun
Ele
Supreme Court
Notire
Court of Civil Appeals
New Parliament Faces Irish Boundary Bill Emergency Session
London Sept 29 Parliament will reassemble for an emergency session to pass a bill settling the Ireland boundary. The Anglo Irish treaty calls for a boundary commission between Northern and Southern Ireland. Ulster remains obstinate, delaying progress. The bill is expected to clear all stages in the Commons by next Friday.
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London
Northern
Ireland
J. Thomas
Ulster
House of Commons
Four Are Drowned as Bridge Yields to Flood
Scranton reports a bridge at Jermyn near Scranton washed away by flood water. Six people were hurled into Rushbrook creek tonight. two were rescued. Cardondals, 18 miles away, notes residents along Fallbrook creek moved household furniture to second floors as waters rose. Continuous rain today fed the swelling streams.
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Scranton
Jermyn
Rushbrook Creek
Cardondals
Fallbrook Creek
La Follette Seeks Ballot Names In Louisiana Race
In Ton Rouge Louisiana Judge Jones issues writ directing Secretary James Raisley to show cause why the Liberty Bell emblem and ten La Follette Wheeler electors should not be placed on November general election ballots. J J Fine ran, leader of the La Follette organizations in Goulsiana, applies for the order.
Bridgeport Man Fined for Overloading Truck
Bridgeport resident Louis Paterno of 272 George Street was fined 75 and costs in Borough Court for operating an overloaded truck. Testimony stated the vehicle carried two and a half tons over its limit. Greenwhich editor notes Sept 29 report from Telegraph Service.
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Greenwich
Telegrvan
Louis Paterno
George Street
Bridgeport
Funeral services for William Thomas Ritch held in Greenwich
In Greenwich on September 29 funeral services for William Thomas Ritch were conducted at the Second Congregational Church by Rev. Chiver Hurkel. Honorary pallbearers included Colonel Robert Bo Baker Samuel Webb Basilay W. Kent J. O'Dell Willienack Charles J. Erditz and Byron M Fellows. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Greenwich
William Thomas Ritch
Second Congregational Church
Chiver Hurkel
Robert Bo Baker
Samuel Webb
Balsay W. Kent
J. O'Dell Willienack
Charies J. Erdiitz
Byron M. Fellows
Greenwood Cemetery
Oxer and Banks Tie Knot in Greenwich Parsonage
Mise Helen Oxer daughter of Mr and Mrs William Oxer of Byram road marries Frederick Banks of Port Chester at the First Methodist church parsonage. Ceremony held in Greenwich on September 29 with Pelegram Service reporting.
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Greenwich
Pelegram Service
Mise
Helen Oxer
Willam Oxer
Byram Road
Frederick Banks
Port Chester
M.‘E. Church
Gloom Interjects as Stock Offer Causes Haste
A quirky exchange shows Mr. Gloom and J Fuller Gloom discussing a block of stock offered to citizens. The conversation hints at present tension over ownership and control, with unusual terms like baegholdarn city flan appearing in the dialogue.
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Mr. Gloom
Goshwalloper, Oi Company
J. Fuller Gloom
Baegholdarn
City Flan
Picture salesman charged with fraud in New Jersey
Peter F. Nauta, 25, of Paterson, N. J., was arrested on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Representing himself as a World War veteran, he sold holy pictures and claimed proceeds would fund Catholic church miracles for dead soldiers. Police say Nauta never served. the arrest followed a priest’s complaint.
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Peter F. Nauta
Paterson
N. J
Nauta
Coolidge pledges full cooperation with mine engineers
President Coolidge pledged unwavering federal support for water power, reclamation, and metal mining expansion in a letter to the American Mining Congress. He urged focus on large Western projects despite overproduction fears, stressing long-term national growth, population rise to 200 million, and broad resource use.
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Washington
President Coolidge
American Mining Congress
Sacra
Wmeénie
Cal
Coolidge
West
Congress
Lew Dockstader Reported in Critical Condition
Lew Dockstader, veteran blackface comedian, was reported in critical condition at his daughter Mrs. Warren Palmer's New York home. He has been ill since December with a bone tumor and recently relapsed.
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New York
Lew Dockstader
Warren Palmar
Fifty Gallon Still Found in New Haven Raid
In New Haven on Sept 29 a raiding party found a fifty gallon still at prank Gavinell s home along with a gas heating unit and alcohol. More than 40 empty five gallon cans were found. Savinellis charged with manufacturing liquor. bond set at 3600.
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New Haven
Prank Gavinell
Savinellis
Butler Disavows Responsibility In La Follette Ban
New York September 28 William M Thutter Republican national chairman arrived from Chicago to say his party had no hand in pressing the case that kept La Follette electors off the California ballot. He warned he would disavow any official act if any member organized the agitation. He predicted New York would vote for the President by more than 125,000 and that Ohio New Jersey Indiana and Illinois were safe for him. He doubted Davis would win the presidency or a House majority and said the campaign budget would be reviewed October 1 with all bills paid.
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New York
William M. Thutter
Chicago
California Supreme Court
la-Follette
Mr. Butler
California
Washington
John W. Davis
Davge
Trip
Efe
Mississippi River
Clinois
Indiana
New Jersey
Ohio
Hiouse of Representatives
Davis
House
Buller
National Committee
Stamford Republicans Decide On Holly For Mayor
Stamford Sept 29 Leroy Holly may run for mayor on the Republican ticket after tonight’s meeting of the Republican Town Committee. Call for endorsements delayed. Harry A Williams not endorsed. Joseph Provost likely contender for treasurer. Edward Fast may be removed as mayor candidate. Robert Ruin linked to Senator Matthew H Gkenelly. William Joyce to retire from council. ward nominations unsettled with candidates in First and Third wards including incumbent Joseph Carpinelli.
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Stamford
Leroy Holly
Republican Town Committee
Holly
Herbert Reed
James Crane
Warren
Abel
Republican Committee
Harry A. Williams
Joseph H. Provost
Wiliams
Edward N. Fast
Momines
Chy
Robert Ruin
Matthew H. Gkenenly
Laree
William EF. Joyce
Edward Foulds
Joseph Carpinelli
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