Empire Trust Ad Uses Judge Tuttle Name In Connecticut
Connecticut banking ads for The Empire Trust misuse Judge Joseph P. Tuttle’s name and firm. The Empire Trust, a one million dollar corporation, sells shares at ten dollars and asserts legality by Tuttle’s name though he did not endorse or authorize its use. Bridgeport bank officials condemn the misleading advertising and deception. Judge Tuttle reserves action pending further facts.
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Joseph P. Tuttle
Hartford
Superior Court
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Empire Trust of Connecticut
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Bridgeport
Bug Light to Be Green Hue in Harbor
Formal permission to change the Bug light from white to flashing green has been granted by the Lighthouse department. A petition for the change was drawn up by Robert Ferrett of Bridgeport Rowing Line Company and signed in all New York transportation lines whose vessels enter the harbor. The light at Bug light near Locomobile plant will be shifted back 200 feet soon if weather allows.
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Lighthouse Department
Robert Ferrett
Bridgeport Rowing Line Company
New York Transportation Lines
Locomobile Company
Three Gallon Still and Raw Hoach Found in Store
Federal agents surprised Salvatore Schallal proprietor of 2 stocer at 615 Pembroke Street last night. They broke into his store and confiscated a three gallon still and fourteen gallons of raw alcohol. He was placed under $500 bonds and will be held for a hearing before U. & Commissioner Hugh Wa very on Friday.
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Salvatore Schallal
Stocer
Pembroke Street
Hugh Wavery
Detectives Use New Disguise In Broadway Dance Tale
In New York thirty nine girls aged from 11 to 20 rejected dancing charges after being questioned in night court. Four detectives dressed in evening clothes spent an hour dancing with each girl in the hall before arresting them for disorderly conduct.
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New York
Chicago
Broadway
Jts
Disimi
$250000 Suit Filed Against Young Bishop
William P. Bishop Jr a Bridgeport business figure faces a $259000 divorce suit from his wife Bianca West Bishop alleging misconduct. The action follows a New Haven incident where detectives found an unknown woman with him. The couple, long socially prominent, previously cared for a fine stable and horses, but driving and motoring recently took precedence. Attachments list stock in Bridgeport Gas Light Co Bridgeport Hydraulic Co Western Union Connect National Bank and other concerns.
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William P. Bishop, Jr
Bridsepor
New Haven
Bridgeport Gas Licht Co
Bridgeport Vdraufic Co
Western Uion
Connect National Bank
Bis
Young Yonkers youth seeks $20,000 auto recovery action
Herman Moxer aged 17 of Yonkers through his father seeks $20,000 from John Smo Gresnchen for injuries in an automobile accident near Stamford on January 30. Suit was filed today.
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Herman Moxer
Yonkers
R Ecover
John Smo- Gresnchen
India
Automobile Acturies
Stamford
Sulit
Family Say Woman Missing Six Months Is Happy In Love
Chicago police press on with the Nancy M. Chamberlain disappearance case as Ruth Townsend and Miss Marian Townsend, her daughter and granddaughter, face further questioning. The pair say little beyond that Nancy Chamberlain is “happy in love,” offering no clarifications on the six months since she vanished.
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Chicago
Nancy M. Chamberlain
Ruth Townsend
Mrs. Chamberlain
Marian Townsend
Westport Gun Battle Stuns Wealthy Dolge Home
A dramatic one sided gun fight erupted outside the Westport residence of Carl B Dolge as John Lucano the watchman fired on a pursuing posse. Deputies Kirk Pennell and Wagner returned fire with rifles and pistols striking the car and radiator but no one was seriously hurt. the borrowed auto sustained the worst damage.
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Carl B. Dolge
Westport
John Lucano
Florida
John Thayer
Dolge
Clark W. Kirk
Arthur Pennell
Leonard Wagner
Dolge Home
Lucano
Kirk
Pennell
Thayer
Sree Bcu
Strede
Bartlett Would Close Saloons as Public Nuisance
City Court Judge Frederic Bartlett recommended condem nation proceedings to classify saloons as public nuisances and close them after hearing liquor cases. Liquor for sale charges against Stanley Jakowicz led to a $50 fine plus costs totaling $74.77.
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Frederic Bartlett
A. J. Merritt
Stanley Jakowicz
Summerfield Avenue
Akowicz
Bartlett
Takowicz
Molesting Two Young Ladies Leads to Fine and Suspended Jail
George Kozoogian of 342 State Street faced assault charges after molesting young women on Fairfield Avenue. A passerby struck Kozoogian, breaking his nose, and he was jailed briefly. Judge Hart suspended 30 days in jail after fining him 25 dollars and costs. Separately, Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce began a vote on a 3900 alderman salary.
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George Kozoogian
State Street
Fairfield Avenue
Kozoogian
Hartlett
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Builders Confer on Uniform Wage Scale in Connecticut
New Haven send notice to over a thousand contractors and builders about a Connecticut Builders Exchange meeting to discuss uniform wage scales by craft, state wide working agreements, and a centralized body to advance contracting and building interests. President Harry Leonard says no current project, but stabilizing wages and cutting material costs can shorten the downturn.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Connecticut Builders Exchange
Waterbury
Oper
Harry Leonart
No Provision for Firemen or Policemen in Budget Proposal
The Board of Apportionment and Taxation prepared a pre tax rate near 29 milles with a goal of a small fractional cut. The plan adds no increases for police or firemen though requests were for eighteen police and four firemen. The board notes Bridgeport may have more police than needed and suggests reallocating by reducing officers if more privates are required. Lunch today at the Algonquin club on invitation of president William E. Seeley.
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Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Tara
Bridgeport
Fire Department
Necro
Algonquin Club
William E. Seeley
Bridgeport Juniors Seek National Chamber Membership
The Bridgeport Junior Chamber of Commerce applied for national membership and received a confirming telegram from president Henry Glessenbier. Also in The Times page six, a health series article titled Fruit in the Diet No. 5 discusses food to health prepared by a Bridgeport expert.
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Bridgeport Junior Chamber of Commerce
C. A. Willard
Henry Glessenbier
Bridgeport
Winton Introduces New Tax and Lien Scheme
Town Clerk E. Winton reports the city has compiled a new tax and assessment lien index. He has completed a search through records dating to 1904 and created a concise index for liens, aiding lawyers and searchers in locating pending liens. Few pre‑1904 liens remain. the rest will be turned over to the City Attorney for action.
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E. Winton
Winton
Attempt to Bribe Officer Leads to Sailor Arrest
An enlisted navy man was arrested at the Washington navy yard in a plot to blow up the presidential yacht Mayflower. Secret Service and city police said the man offered a bribe to a superior officer to load a supposed bomb aboard at a set hour. A rendezvous at a park was kept by agents, but the package was not delivered.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Navy Yard
Secret Service
Norwalk Hotel Roof Flies Off in 60 Mile Wind
A gale estimated at 60 miles an hour tore the roof from the City hotel in Norwalk last night. The storm caused damage along the shore front and persisted for several hours, with strong winds sweeping the area.
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Associated Press
Norwalk
City
Tug Breaks Pole Under Bridge Lift at Bridgeport Harbor
Shipping in Bridgeport harbor above Stratford avenue bridge is crippled as the west lift fails to operate. Water leaked into the pit keeps the draw open only a quarter of its span for four to five days delaying vessels. The tug Robert McAllister snapped a thole while attempting to pass this morning. A timber schooner and other craft await repairs and legality to reach upper harbor docks.
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Bridgeport
Stratford Avenue Bridge
Robert “McAllister
Thole
Troop Train Ambushed by Sinn Feinters
A Cork to Skibbereen troop train was ambushed between Hallinhassig and Kinsale by Sinn Fein operatives using bombs and rifles with casualties reported. British forces in Dublin faced an early bombing at city hall, and ex-soldier William Sullivan was found shot dead in Cork with a note claiming he was a convicted spy. Constable Carrell's parents were killed in Cork, while the American relief commission visited Philadelphia to aid distressed Americans. Sinn Fein fighter Frank Teeling escaped Kilmainham jail amid outside help, with reports of another prisoner also attempting flight.
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Belfast
Cork
Skibbereen
Hallinhassig
Kinsale
Sinn Pelhers
Dublin
William Sullivan
Carrell
American Relief Commission
Ireland
Philadelphia
Philadelp
Frank Teeling
Beitish
Beltish
Kilmainhans
Teeling
Sinn
Divorce suits filed for Ada Osman and May Merson
Ada Mae Osman asks to resume her maiden name and to divorce Richard A. in Redding with custody of three children and alimony. May Yadkin Merson sues for divorce from her husband Julie A. Berson, alleging cruelty dating from 1907. defendant valued at $7.
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Ada Mae Osman
Richard A
Redding
A. Aiocce
May Yadkin Merson
Agaiem
Julie A. Berson
Daak
King George Hails Irish Solution as Parliament Opens
In a throne speech King George expresses distress over unrest in Ireland and urges unity through constitutional means. He notes the government acts to restore order, hopes for Irish determination to repudiate violence, and mentions India unrest and new councils. He also references trade talks with Russia and ongoing German indemnity conferences.
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George
Lendon
Ireland
Sania Vaceanee
Kama
Duke of
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