Danbury Gloom Lifted by Stoeckel Rumor Run
Danbury Aug 5 A Merritt dinner at Danbury Fair Grounds drew a lively crowd despite divisions over the gubernatorial ticket. Leaders John T. King and Col. Issac Uhlman were absent on vacation, fueling speculation on Walsh Templeton and Stoeckel as likely nominees. Rumors centered on Motor Vehicle Commissioner Robbing B. Stoeckel as the preferred Roraback choice, with officials stressing enforcement of motor vehicle laws.
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Auto registrations show Bridgeport counts and licenses
Bridgeport reports about 15 000 pleasure cars in the city with 10 480 pleasure car registrations from January 1 to August 1. There are 3 011 commercial vehicles and 530 public service jitneys, plus 619 motorcycles and 422 side cars. Licensing figures include 13 129 car driver applicants and 525 motorcycle applicants. Total license business reaches 206 663 78 dollars, with New Haven about 30 000 ahead in state records.
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Merrill Proved Not a Slacker
Edward W Merrill of 568 Brewster Street the city was arrested in Hartford Monday by Officer William Wadsworth at federal authorities request on evading the draft. He says a discharge from Camp Dix New Jersey August 15 proves he is no slacker and that he had no papers on arrest while en route to Boston.
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Kicked on tag held for hearing in Greenwich
N T Gittinan of 58 Church Street Greenwich appeared before Judge Bartlett in City Court on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence. He was arrested yesterday at Golden Hill and Main, denied understanding the summons, and was taken to Police Headquarters. The case was continued until tomorrow under a $100 bond.
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Bigamy Claim Filed in Jersey City Court Case
Mrs Adeline Semitt of this city sues Louis Semitt for divorce alleging his bigamy conviction in Jersey City court. He is serving 13 months at the County Farm New Jersey. They wed June 4 1917. he married Anna Succow May 1 1920. He pleaded guilty June 22 and got 18 months. Mrs Semitt seeks divorce and name change.
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Holcomb Says He Will Rest Amid Danbury Meet
Gov Marcus J Holcomb attends a Danbury gathering and expresses a desire to rest from public campaigning. He notes he previously refused to run during wartime but now seeks rest, acknowledging women voters and predicting they will support the Republican ticket at the next election. The event shows him mingling with attendees and engaging with onlookers.
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Arrest in City Court Over Vehicle Law Interference
Frank Langley of 1614 Main street and two women, arrested by Officer Flynn for violating state automobile laws, appeared in City Court. Langley delayed producing his license and the women allegedly interfered as he was placed under arrest. All three had their cases nailed on payment of costs.
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Seven Years Of Cruelty Drives Divorce Petition
Mrs Anna Veronica Neary of this city seeks divorce from her husband John Joseph Neary also of this city after seven years of intolerable cruelty. Married August 4 1909 the couple lived together through April 1911 to 1918. They have two children Donald eight and Isabel two. Mrs Neary seeks custody of Isabel.
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John Joseph Neary
No Ambulance Calls in a Quiet Day at Emergency Hospital
Emergency hospital staff had a very quiet 24 hours with no ambulance calls. Charles Pressman of 276 Connecticut avenue received wound treatment after a dog bite and was sent home. Rose Johnson, age two, was treated for facial contusion from a door fall. John Sullivan of 31 Warren Street sustained a two finger laceration when a trunk shifted on his hand.
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Connecticut Avenue
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Warren Street
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District endorses Wilson amid Robinson absence
The Twelfth District Republican club passed a vote of confidence for Mayor Wilson at a meeting in club rooms. With City Clerk Alex Robinson away at a Merritt dinner in Danbury, Wilson’s supporters used his absence to bolster their stance in the district.
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New England Convenes to Plan Winter Coal Supply
A Boston meeting of mayors and commercial leaders plus N H TRIR officials discussed ensuring 3000 cars of anthracite coal every two weeks to the New England states along the New Haven route. Plans include water shipment, prioritizing steam coal flow via New York and Philadelphia ports, with August 25 deliveries for 40 new locomotives and 70 attendees from Bridgeport.
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Seward B. Price
Destroyers Confront British Cable Landing at Miami
Four destroyers and a patrol boat under orders from Washington patrol outside Miami harbor to thwart the British cable layer Colonia from landing the Miami end of the Western Union Telegraph Co cable from Barbados. British Vice Consul Hubbard aboard the destroyer Cole directs Colonia's captain to ignore Western Union orders to begin landing the cable.
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England Warns Reds as War Clouds Gather
British and Allied officials express grave concern over the Russo Polish crisis as Red armies push toward Warsaw. England mobilizes two divisions for Poland and signals potential war aid to the Poles amid diplomatic pressure for America’s help. Lomza falls to Bolsheviks while Poles retreat to the Bug line. fighting advances six miles daily near Warsaw.
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State Tightens Rules as Bus Overloading Surges
200 cases of Old Taylor whiskey seized at the federal building after a Packard truck from New York City was stopped in Greenwich. Abraham Gershkowitz of 116 Ludlow Street, NYC, faces arraignment before U. S. Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery. Authorities plan state auto department action in Bridgeport to enforce overcrowding laws for jitneys. Police stance on driver consents criticized as hindering license issuance, potentially shifting applicants to other cities for state licenses.
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New York
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Silent Cops to Be Added 10 Enlarged Force
The 15 patrolmen moved to the traffic division and three new motorcycle cops Kiernan Falry and Whealen began duty. A plan to station silent cops at busy corners aims to relieve congestion and curb traffic issues. A fire on Fairfield avenue caused minor damage, while a real estate dispute over Tranistan avenue seeks $2,000 in damages and is slated for the September term.
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Tranistan Avenue
Sokolowsky Slain by Wife A Foreign Spy Tale
New Haven reports reveal Sokolowsky alias Orloff an elite Russian secret police figure and former czarist bodyguard. He allegedly served in multiple European capitals, aided by Azeff, and operated as a confidential envoy before later moving to Canada and joining Ottawa’s secret service. His wife's carbolic acid homicide ends a career marked by international espionage and high-profile missions.
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Cox Prepares For Campaign In Dayton
Dayton Ohio Aug 5 Governor Cox moves toward his presidential notification ceremonies scheduled for next Saturday. Democratic leaders including George White and Senator Harrison travel for pre-notification talks as hotels fill and preparations intensify. The Cox Roosevelt campaign plans and speaking itineraries are being finalized while Dayton residents are asked to host visitors and donate cars for delegations. Temporary amphitheatre at Montgomery County fairgrounds nears completion and Cox orders extra stenographers to clear his desk as Tennessee ratification efforts loom with hopes for a sixth vote.
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Weather for New Haven and vicinity
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday for New Haven and vicinity. Connecticut outlook shows partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with moderate northeast winds. High pressure dominates central and eastern states, fair weather prevailing across most areas with no significant temperature change expected.
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