Coroner Rules Wade Wade Slayer In Nott Murder Case
Coroner John J. Phelan finds Hlwood B Wade aided by Mrs Ethel H Nott and John Edward Johnston in the death of George S Nott 42 at his Wadson Avenue home on August 29 The body was moved to a swamp in Easton and found next day Medical Examiner Garlick cites a compound skull fracture and nineteen stab wounds Mrs Nott aided in various ways while Johnston helped transport the body The investigation traces a long standing conflict between Nott and his wife leading to a fatal early morning struggle
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Hlwood
B. Wade
Ethel H. Nott
John Edward Johnston
George S. Nott
Wadson Avenue
John J. Phelan
Phelan
Johnston
Elwood Wade
Nott
Lithuanians and Poles in Renewed Frontline Fighting
Warraw reports severe conditions on the Lithuanian front with sporadic clashes across the frontier. Two Lithuanian officers and 200 men were captured by Polish forces amid claims of German and Russian Bolshevik support for the Lithuanians. Bolshevik Leon Trotsky is said to have ordered Soviet troops to aid Lithuanians against Poland.
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Warraw
Teporis
Pollak
Leon ‘Trotky
Svez
Mangini Held For Murder Trial Amid Confession
Giuseppe Mancini of 216 Hourh avenue faces first degree murder charges for the August 29 killing of Frank T. Sannott of 42 Hallett effect. He was bound over to the Superior court without bonds after waiving examinations in City court today.
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Giueseppe Mancini
Hourh Avenue
Frank T. Sannott
Hallett
Abandon Idea of a Memorial Plan in City
Howard T. Hamilton announced to the Board of Aldermen that the library memorial committee will abandon pins for the World War memorial construction at least temporarily. A request for $1,000 to cover preliminary expenses was referred to the ways and means committee.
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Howard T. Hamilton
Lbrary Memorial
Board of Aldermen
Ways and Means
Bears Out Gov Cox Charges in Senate Probe
Dudley S. Blossom testified that Ohio city quotas set by the Republican campaign fund were accurate, supporting Governor Cox's claim of a $400,000 Cleveland goal. He noted paid agent A A Protzman helped direct the fund drive with 40 teams of six men, split between him and C T Brooks.
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Cox
Republican Campaign Fund Committee
Senate Committee
Dudley S. Blossom
Cleveland
Reed
Fred W. Upham
Republican National
Ohio
Mr. Blossom
A. A. Protzman
National Committee
Mr. Protzman
C. T. Brooks
Reverend DeGraff resigns from Trinity M E church pulpit
Rev M A DeGraff, appointed pastor last winter, resigned from the Trinity M E church pastorate last Sunday due to ill health. It is the third time in recent years the church has gone without a pastor. The resignation surprised the congregation, as he was held in high esteem. Rev Mr Simpson of the Christian Union, who filled the vacancy previously, will lead temporarily until a successor is chosen.
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M. A. DeGraff
Trinity M. E
DeGrat
Mr. Simpson
The
Christian Union
Tundil
Navy bans spirituous liquors from ships and depots
Washington on September 8 issued an order from the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery prohibiting the issue of whiskey to naval vessels for medicinal use. Medical depots may not dispense spirits except to hospitals and no further purchases will be made once current stocks are exhausted.
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Washington
Spirituas
United States Navy
Bureau of Medicine and Sure— Ery
Cork Lord Mayor McSwiney Enters 27th Hunger Strike
London reports Terence MacSwiney, Corks Lord Mayor, is on day 27 of his hunger strike begun August 12 after arrest by British authorities. Brixton prison bulletin says he is weaker and exhausted, doctors anxious, relatives to converse forbidden. Times notes calls for leniency and warns against renewed Irish violence.
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London
Terence Mac
Swiney
Cork
Brixton
Irish Self- Determination League
Ireland
Terence MacSwiney
London Times
Lloyd George
Viege
Switzerland
Io Ireland
Stratford Woman Appeals Seized Liquor Conviction
Mary Phillips of Stratford challenged a judge’s ruling in a Common Pleas case after police found two barrels and several bottles of wine and home brew whiskey at her home on June 7. The Stratford court overruled her demurrer and ordered destruction. she appeals to the Criminal side while liquor remains held in bond.
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Connecticut
Mary Phillips
Stratford
Howard W. Curtis
Common Pleas Court
Stratford Court
Phillips
Democrats Condemn City Extravagance at Convention
Democratic delegates at the city convention chose an uninstructed delegation to the state convention in New Haven next week. They adopted resolutions condemning extravagance in the city administration. Delegates named include H F McGovern, J J Fora, F J Clancy, J J McGuinness, John Barton, Joseph J Coates, and others across districts. Congressional delegates named are John H. McMurray, T J Murphy, John J Ford, George Butzka, and James Welch among others.
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Wirst
H. F. McGovern
George W. Osborne
J. J. Fora
W. P. Coerrard
Daniel Regaly
Eugene Kelley
F. J. Clancy
George F
Allfred van
T. J. Murphy
John J. Ford
William P. Corr
George Butzka
Patrick Witegerald
James Welch
Bomb case bound over seven men to September term
In Hartford seven men arrested after the Acme Shear plant explosion were bound over to the September term of the Superior court on 7500 bonds. They face serious charges with potential prison terms up to 30 years. Names include Pasquale and Abert DiPasquala, Joy Capozielio, Rosario and James DeProsio, Sabatino Cortenzo, Luisi Papili. They remain in the county jail until trial. Special to The Times.
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Acme Shear Company
Pasquale
Abert DiPasquala
Joy Capozielio
Rosario
James DeProsio
Sabatino Cortenzo
Luisi Papi
Accidents In Bridgeport In August Total 257
In Bridgeport during August there were 257 street accidents reported by the Traffic Division. One death occurred Donald Lucas of Stratford and 116 people were injured. 57 public service machines and 370 other vehicles were involved. August 1920 accidents surpassed August 1919 figures, which saw 185 accidents and two fatalities. Twenty four trolley cars took part.
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Bridgeport
Donald Lucas
Stratford
Saloon Keepers Held for Trial on Liquor Charges
Federal agents arrested two saloon operators, John Tarasvich and Anthony Ignitoyeh, after seizing liquor at their Railroad Avenue establishments. Tarasvich faces sale charges and a quart of liquor was found at his saloon. Ignitoyeh’s saloon yielded 25 gallons of alcohol and 25 gallons of moonshine. Both men are held under $500 bonds awaiting the next U S District Court term.
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United States
Hugh J. Lavery
United States District Court
Railroad Avenue
John Tarasvich
Tarasvich
Anthony Ignitoyeh
Jitneys Set to Withdraw Service in Bridgeport Protest
Bridgeport jitney drivers announce a planned withdrawal on September 20 to protest a city ordinance passed by the Board of Aldermen. Executives insist the public must decide the fate of jitneys while drivers discuss plans at a meeting tomorrow morning. Public safety officer Captain Walker urged drivers to continue service as routes face debate. Weather note follows in New Haven report noting fair conditions and rising temperatures.
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Stratford Avenue
Thm
Harry Frank
John Schwartz
Board of Aldermen
Connecticut Company
Waterbury
Bridgeport
James Walker
Walker
Bolt
Storrs
Bridgeport Times
New Haven
Conn
Lucius Storrs
The
Connecticut Co
Bridgeport High Reopens With Record Enrollment
Bridgeport high school opened for the year with 2,665 students and 111 teachers the largest enrollment in its history. Classes began smoothly though some teaching staff vacancies remain. new courses include home nursing and office practice. Superintendent Slawson declined to comment on current conditions until this afternoon.
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Bridgeport High School
James Moore
Congress Street
William Coons
Agnes Collins
Samuel Slawson
Harrison Streeter
Maplewood School
Mary O'Toole
Selleck to be prosecuted by federal government
Chester S. Selleck of Norwalk, released from state prison after a two year minimum for embezzling 23000 dollars, will be prosecuted by the federal government for embezzlement. He was treasurer of Norwalk’s first taxing district and cashier of Fairfield County National Bank. Indicted by a federal grand jury, he faced state proceedings previously.
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Chester S. Selleck
Norwalk
Fairfield County National Bank
Winsted Policemen Move Toward Strike Action
In Winsted on September 8 tensions rise as Chief John Slocum and officers demand a 50 cent hourly rate for a ten hour day or five dollars daily. The budget committee rejected the request, noting police pay is the lowest in the state. Officer White has given notice for Saturday and Slocum indicates he may not stay under current terms.
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Police Department
Winsted
White
Slocum
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