Milford Slayer Case Sparks Special Grand Jury Move
Preparations raced today to convene a special grand jury in New Haven to indict John Kacerauskas of Bridgeport for the Milford murder of Mrs. Josef Cherniak. Held in New Haven jail, he awaits coroner’s inquest findings as police praised Milford for fast custody and investigation. A public subscription for the bereaved husband has drawn strong support while Coroner Eli Mix reviews the case. Candido gets life. New London Telegraph suspends.
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Thomas Flaherty
Rand
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Organ Street
Josef Cherniak
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Tuttle
New Britain
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Winsted
Bay
Giordano Candido
Torrington
Haines
Supreme Court
Angela Tecoraro
Carrington
Candidon
Wethersfield
Ghost rooster thefts land quartet in jail awaiting sentence
New York four outlaw chicken thieves pleaded guilty to stealing 85 fowls after a dramatic court scene where a feathered accusation led to a unanimous guilty verdict. Prosecutor jokes about a stuffed rooster from a taxidermist echo through the room as the group awaits sentencing. A separate notice reports Nathan Cohen, a structural iron worker, leaped from a 16 story Broadway building, landing in a canvas container.
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Heller
Hichardson
Nathan
Nathan Cohen
Broadway
Gwork
Portis Fall Caegurr
Retail men quash credit club scheme
Bridgeport retailers halted a plan for an industrial employees discount system with a ten percent allowance on all purchases. The Retail Merchants' Board concluded the proposal lacked support and warranted further inquiry before any adoption by leading Bridgeport merchants.
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Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants’ Board
Bridgeport
Verdict expected today in second-hand car suit
After nearly three days of trial in common pleas court, arguments concluded in the Badesch versus Jones case over the purchase of a used automobile. A verdict was anticipated this afternoon as the court prepared to proceed with remaining trials.
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Common Pleas Court
Sinn Fein Defeated in Irish Front Attacks
Dublin reports fierce clashes as about 400 Republicans ambush two police lorries near Rosscorderry and 150 Sinn Fein assault Balthearmack barracks, causing multiple deaths and many wounded. Across Ireland, reprisals follow the Cork execution, with several policemen killed or wounded and additional bystander casualties.
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Nga
Murphy
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Carrick-on- Suir
Halligalee
Lonsford
Bersbrook
Newry
Ballinaies
Gravemoun
Swallows Teeth Reported Dying In City Milk Dealer Case
J Herbert Wheeler, a local milk dealer who swallowed four bridged teeth and was operated on in New York, is in serious condition today. Fears of blood poisoning and pneumonia have grown as the case unfolds.
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J. Herbert Wheeler
New York
Dawes Attacks Committee Over War Spending
Washington Dawes a key banker and former Pershing procurement head testifies before the congressional subcommittee probing A E F expenditures abroad. He berates waste and urges focus on victory, urging the panel to stop quibbling over war records and defense purchases. He delivers blunt language and counters critics with forceful rhetoric.
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Washington
Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
France
Dawes
Congressional Committee
Witeas
Three Arrests Bar Him Out Of Citizenship
Russell DeFonce was denied citizenship rights after three arrests for gambling. Before Judge John E. Keeler he faced one dismissed count and two fines for the offenses. Forty applicants were admitted.
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Russell DeFonce
John E. Keeler
Fire Chief Seeks Hands Off Policy for Department
Fire Chief D. Beohnson urges commissioners to adopt a hands off approach similar to the police. He states reductions in promotions and assignments were made without his recommendation or consultation, and he aims to place promotions through his office due to his close ties and knowledge of city conditions.
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Senate Acts on Delaney Appointments and Guard Transfers
The Senate removed from its calendar and sent to the judiciary committee resolutions naming A. I. DeLaney and A. J. Merritt as judges of Pridgeport City Court and others as deputy judges T. J. Mallory and W. F. Tammany. Hartford’s Major Comfort Jr. is designated State Surgeon for the National Guard and state departments. Col. Gilbert P. Hurd moves to the State Guard Reserve corps as of February 1.
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A. J. Merritt
Pridgeport City
Richard's
Swain
B. E. Garlick
Pridgeport City Ourt
T. J. Mallory
W. F. Tammany
Norwalk
C. W. Comfort Jr
Medical Corps
Conn
National Guard
State Corps
Adjutant General
Gilbert P. Hurd
Cor F. Wire Infantry
State Guard
State Guard Neers” Reserve Corps
Labor leaders warn of possible railroad crisis over wage threats
Washington reports labor heads fear a nationwide transport crisis as railroad workers threaten to quit over wage conditions. Although railroad labor leaders stop short of predicting a strike, they say men may refuse to work at reduced pay, challenging the nation’s rail system.
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Railroad Labor Board
E C. Davison
Internaional Machinists’ Organization
Davieson
Atterbury’s
Overdraft Report Uncovers Shelton Bank Details
A supplemental report filed in Superior Court by Receiver Marcus H. Holcomb reveals $11,203.29 in overdrafts as assets, $16,276.28 tied to Charles H. Davis of Bridgeport, and a change from $14,000 to $2,000 in French government bonds. County employees misdirected by the bank’s closing received new checks. protest fees were covered by county officials. The inquiry also probes New York securities on former treasurer Kneen’s loans as investigations widen. Railroad labor views wage cuts as a crime, with a Detroit walkout forecast if wage agreements fail and salaries are reduced.
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Superior Court
Marcus H. Holcomb
Charles H. Davis
Main Street
Bridgeport
Wilkenda Land Company
Dace Auto Wheel Equipment Co
Sherif Pease
Shelton
New York Clearing House
New York
Kneen
Lord Dunsany Arrested for Firearms Concealment
Dublin Lord Dunsany poet and playwright arrested after a recent search of Dunsany castle in County Meath. He faces a court martial at Kilmainham courthouse on Friday charged with concealing firearms and ammunition including several shotguns.
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Meath
Kilmainham
Insurance Man Wins Times Identity Contest
I Foster Moore an insurance agent for P L Holzer Co. wins The Times Identity Contest with prize of 5 dollars. He recalls Conan Doyle tales as the appeal guiding his choice and previews a Monarch of Mystery by J Foster Moore about Sherlock Holmes, to appear in The Timex magazine next Monday.
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I. Foster Moore
P. L. Holzer Co
West Avenue
Moore
Sherlock Holmes
Timex
Conan Doyle
Doyle
Por
J. Foster Moore
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