Murder Probe Links Parson Family Quarrel and Auto Ride
Police pursue a complex murder case involving Mary Parsons who was shot in Danbury and linked to Joseph Parsons in South Norwalk. Suspects include Henry W. Dean, identified by Miss Parsons, with relatives scattered across Waterbury Torrington and Norfolk. An auto party connected to Dr Radom and a woman found dead near Ash Creek raises theories of suicide and love entanglements as investigators seek companions and the victim's movements from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.
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Parsons
Dean
Quarre
Mary Parsons
Biss Parsons
Preston
Henry W. Dean
Cansan Mountain
Mies Parsons
Argesa
Waterbury
Danbury
Wallace
Torrinston
Norfolk
Joseph M. Parsons
Norwalk
Radom
James Minor
Ash Creek
Radon
Dr. Radum
The Times Reader Letters and Theater Notes
A collage of Bridgeport items including a city car incident over a penny box, humor about Hoover in Russia, and brief theater notes. Mention of two New York productions, Lilies of the Field and The Man’s Name, with staff critique and ticket trends.
Sleep and health worries from a reader's letter
A reader asks about her ill husband who suffers headaches and sunstroke history after returning from the States. The response advises rest and sympathetic care, notes heat sensitivity after sunstroke, and mentions his wartime France service and a back metal implant. It also answers a medical question about abdominal pulse and explains locating the radial pulse for disease detection.
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Cervantes
France
England
The Arbuckle jury and the stubborn woman juror
A December 1921 column reflects on the Arbuckle jury with five women and seven men. It notes one woman voted for conviction, two women held guilty at times, and the rest varied. The piece discusses juror stubbornness, gender dynamics, and morality in the manslaughter case, concluding the era shows women may be tougher on sex offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbuckle
Landru
The Stock of Coal in Hand Amid Demand
The Department of Commerce and the Geological Survey estimate that 47,400,000 tons of coal are in the hands of consumers. Past stocks have reached as high as 63,000,000 tons, but with industrial slowdown and efficiency savings, the smaller figure likely remains near the larger demand indicates.
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Department of Commerce
The
Geological Survey
The Cost of Disarmament
Bridgeport has long produced arms and munitions but now largely sides with peace. Any arms reduction or postwar peace arrangement will cut private weapons production, hurting firms like the Lake Company, though submarine construction may continue on a reduced scale. War implements for profit spur conflict, Versailles called for strict regulation, and invention will repurpose to nonlethal goods as killing tools become unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Lake Company
Europe
Democratic Candidate For Aldermanic President Names Likely Chairmen
Alderman Lavery of the Ninth District is reported likely to chair the Claims Committee with other posts filled by appointment. The meeting focuses on elections and committee appointments, with a review of the unemployed relief commission work and a formal reception for officials.
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Erats
Lavery
Atwater
William J. Lavery
Council
Special Elief Commission
On with the Dance by Carolyn Radnor-Lewis
A fashion column discusses 1920s dance styles focusing on bouffant skirts and fluttering edges. It covers hoop skirts, butterfly taffeta gowns, and chiffons, detailing how to achieve fullness with flounces, edge laces, and sheer capes while noting color harmonies inspired by insect wing patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn T. Radnor-Lewis
Eugenie
Arbuckle Case Probed As Witness Coercion Alleged
A man warned Hubbard that his wife should vote for Arbuckle’s acquittal while a grand jury would hear the matter tonight. Federal charges over alleged illegal liquor transport connected to the St Francis party where Miss Rappe was fatally injured are scheduled for today’s hearing.
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Vietion
Hubbard
Arbuckle
U'Ren
St Francis
Miss Rappe
Fairfield Man Named in Auto Crash Lawsuit
Maurice Solow of Isrocklyn New York filed in Common Pleas court against John Stankowitz of Fairfield claiming damages of 700 dollars doubled or trebled for an auto collision around March 27. Solow says he drove his Dodge sedan south on Park avenue and was hit at the center of the Railroad avenue intersection by Stankowitz’s car driven recklessly.
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John Stankowitz
Fairfield
Maurice Solow
Isrocklyn
Common Pleas Court
Solow
Queston
Park Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Reardon Charged With Reckless Driving In Westport
Edward J. Reardon of 1258 Park Avenue, driver of a truck owned by George B. Clark Co., arraigned in Westport Town Court after his vehicle crashed into two machines last night. Case continued until Wednesday. Passenger Charles Boeing of Brooklyn sustained a wrist laceration.
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Edward J. Reardon
Park Avenue
George B. Clark Company
Westport
Reardon
Charles Boeing
Brooklyn
Silk Taffeta and White Wash Satin Textiles Offered
Silk taffeta in black navy or brown 36 inches wide priced at 1.69 per yard for making Christmas gifts. Dainty lingerie or waists for women and shirts for men look best in this material. White wash satin noted as useful underwear fabric in very good grade 32 inches wide and good quality 36 inches wide.
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Copenhagen
Slip on Style Tuxedoes Star In Sleeveless Runway
A half dozen tuxedoes showcased in a sleeveless Slip on Style collection. Designers presented minimalist silhouettes with clean lines, emphasizing comfort and mobility for modern formal wear.
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State Street
City Hall
Herbert Hoover
Russia
Goover
Commercce
Enyuuty
Hell
the Times
Bridgepot
New York
Fridgeport
Marie Dore
Norman Terror
Times
Mmfan
Lowell Sherman
Park Theatre
Ne York
John B. Huber
AMMD
Julia Page
Kathleen Norris
America
Brideport Times
Margé Sad
Edna Johnson
Chen Tant
Old Masters
Fairfield Man
Che
Crepe de Chine
Jersey
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