Coroner Finds Alabama? Notable Fire Officials Held Liable
Coroner Eli Mix finds Alfred S. Mack president of Connecticut Theatres Corporation and Lawrence Carroll theatre manager criminally responsible for Rialto theatre fire deaths on Nov 27. He criticizes building inspector Austin and police for lax enforcement, cites asbestos curtain water curtain and stage dangers, and notes fault lies in management and fire protection practices.
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New Haven
Conn
Black
Connecticut Theatres Corporation
Joseph FE
Lawrence FE
Carsoll
Alfred 8
Connecticut Theatres’ Corporatation
Rialto Theatre
Eli Mix
Everett T. Case
Phillip T. Smith
Crtty
Joseph FE. Aciaten
Mix
Alfred S. Mack
Connecticut Theatre Conporation
Srs
Tawrener
Carroll
The
Praire
Ferey J. Maxon
Comperticnr
Cope Doko KC. Kelley
James
Mowe
Erihemen
Armored Car Restored Order 27 Dellast Tee
An OCR fragment notes an armored car restoration and mentions Dellast and Tee dated with unclear relations. The text is garbled, referencing war casualties and farming, with missing key names and places. No coherent event details emerge beyond a disrupted report.
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Dellast
Tee
Denver Woman Kills Man with Baseball Bat
In Denver Colorado on December 27 a man identified by police as Norman D. Gould died at the county hospital from blows dealt with a baseball bat by Mrs. Caroline Rossi. She said the man entered her home demanding money, drew a pistol and struck her, then she seized the bat from behind a kitchen range and struck back.
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Denver
Colo
Norman D. Gould
Caroline Rossi
Bethel Churches Hold Christmas Observance at Town Hall
Five Bethel churches joined in a Sunday evening Christmas program at the town hall. Mrs. Nelson M. Gay and Mrs. Mary Larock Bailey directed a concert featuring choir cantata Shepherds of Bethlehem with soloists, hymns, and a candy bag distribution to Sunday school children. The event drew strong local attendance and gratitude to musicians and volunteers.
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Town Hall
Nelson M. Gay
Mary Larock Bailey
United Churches
Jennie DeCisco
Christina Day
Viena Haikera
M Lavin
Jen
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Mre. Gay
H.C. Scoville
C. B. Nobie
Blossim
F. L. Southworth
J. A. Graham
Naval Committee Postpones Meeting Over French Decision
Washington December 27 The arms conference naval committee postponed its session until tomorrow as French delegates await the formal government decision on the American submarine strength limitation plan. Japanese officials also reportedly await instructions from Tokyo on the American proposal.
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Washington, D. .C
Arms Conference Naval Committee
Supreme Court Denies Christian Science Injunction
Boston Dec 27 The supreme court today denied the motion of the trustees of the Christian Science Publishing Society for an injunction to restrain the directors of the First Church of Christ Scientist from removing the trustees. The court held the directors had power to remove trustees, while the trustees sought to maintain their position pending orderly removal under court jurisdiction.
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Boston
Supreme Court
The
Christian Science Publishing Society
First Church of Christ (Scientist
Ik A
Ingersoll Co in Difficulty Faces 3 Million Liabilities
Ingersoll Co and brother petitioned for federal bankruptcy. Liabilities stated at 3,000,000 with assets of 1,000,000 excluding goodwill. Edward H. Childs appointed receiver with bond 254,000. The plant network includes Trenton Waterbury Conn and Chicago. Creditors committee to supervise and a reorganization plan to be submitted. Robert Ingersoll era linked to the Waterbury watch.
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New York
Robert H. Ingersoll and Brother
Ingersoll
National City
Chase National Bank of New York
Hathaway, Smith
Folds Am Company
Edward H. Childs
Planta
Trenton
J. Waterbury, Conn
Chicago
United States
Ingersoll Watch Company, Ltd
London
Robert Ingersoll
Waterbury
Cancer Deaths Rise in Vermont Area Crashes Reported
Newspaper notes a rising cancer death rate nationwide with local traffic crashes near Sheldon Junction and Sheldon village. Several collisions are described including a Dec. 18 incident near Sheldon Springs and a December 24 crash near Vergennes. A car strike with a slope mishap pins victims under a vehicle. light equipment failures hindered reporting.
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Jane
E. M. Brown
Sheldon
Sheridon Junction
Sheldon Village
Otis Garrett
Franklin
Sheldon Springs
United Sates
Accond Hy
Tin Report Bureau
Tiunal
Willard, Lawrence of
Springfield
Tee
Lawrence & Wheeler, Inc
Bhimelf
OCE
Registrer
Flanders
Washington, D. C
Duggan Woman Pleads Not Guilty in Extortion Case
Theresa Duggan, a young woman indicted on extortion charges, pleaded not guilty at arraignment in the superior court. She was ordered to daily jail with Mitchall posting $1,000 bonds for her, amid accusations she conspired to obtain money through threats.
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Boston
Theresa Duggan
Mackawa
Mra
John
Mitchall
Deiggar
Donovan
Bern
Girl Strangely Missing Mystery In Town
Local report notes a girl vanishing under odd circumstances Sunday night. Authorities investigate leads and question residents as search efforts extend through the area seeking any sighting or clue.
Debs Tarries in Washington Visit Stirs Foes
Debs delays in Washington as allies and opponents speculate on his next move in the political fray. In the capital, the veteran reformer weighs strategies while speaking with supporters and critics about labor issues and future campaigns.
United States Participation in Proposed International Conference
The United States will likely send official representatives to the international bilateral and general communications conference. The meeting is to be convened by the allied supreme council and held early each year to discuss broader financial and diplomatic issues.
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U States
Snl
Uperme Council of Tte
Talk of the Town Gabble Spotted in Odd Code
A fragment from a Talk of the Town section shows garbled text with repeated letters and partial words. The readable bits suggest a light, gossipy item about local happenings, but the meaning is unclear and no names or concrete events are identifiable. The piece reads like a ciphered note or transcription error.
Validity of Search Warrant Questioned at Quincy Banquet
Boston directorate 27. Prohibition officers faced questions over a search warrant used to seize liquor at the Quincy house during a governor Channing Cox banquet last week. Harold Kern and John J. McCarthy were charged with possessing liquor and the hearing was postponed to Thursday for prosecution evidence on warrant validity. Kern seeks permit possession. McCarthy’s attorney requests a different commissioner to preside.
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Boston
Dir
Quincy House
Channing Cox
Harold C. Kern
John J. McCarthy
Nicl A. Shea
Kerns
Kern
John P. Feeney
McCarthy
Quincy Hours
Nelson
Montpelier Widow of Frank Pitkin Dies After Illness
Mrs Josephine Pitkin a longtime Montpelier resident and noted choral singer died at home on Main Street after a prolonged illness. Born August 31, 1857 in Richmond she was active in music and community groups including the Woman's Relief. Survived by son Perley Pitkin her mother Julia Roland two brothers and a granddaughter. Funeral plans will be announced. authorities note statewide measures and other local updates follow.
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Josephine (Roleau) Pitkin
Frank G. Pitkin
Main Street
Chm Island
Maine
Si Sivas
Pitkin
Huving
Montpelier
Whersles Heder Bancroft
Hogan
Menter
Woman's Relab
Richmond
Massachusetts
Vermont
Sevight
W. G
Marre
Bureau of Animal Industry
Averill
Northfield
Imerrae
St. Johnsbury
Protate
Herbert
Leyton
Mage
Arter Adame
Waterbury
Prom. i
Watertury
Teachout
Trial opens in Pelletier misconduct case in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts supreme court hears the removal petition against Suffolk District Attorney Joseph Pelletier. Senator Reed serves notice to file exceptions. Witnesses describe payments and meetings with Daniel H. Coakley and Lawreniog with focus on alleged motives and hotel interactions at Hotel Higgins.
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Boston
Moc
Joseph ©. Pelletier
Suffolk
J. Weston Allen
Nathan A. Tufts
Middlesex County
Massachusetts Supreme Court
United States
A. Reed
Missouri
Pelletier
Ene
Juste
Rugg
Reedbench
The
Supreme Art
Reed
Bret
Louis
K. Boyle
Forpassim
Kansas
Ecourt
Meyer Berman
James McDevitt
Higgins
Ile
Hotel License Name Removal and Alleged Jewelry Loan Scheme
McCarthy objected as Berman testified Coakley helped remove his name from a hotel license. He said an attorney forced him to sign a pauper and later learned it disposed of its own internet in the hotel. Reed pressed on motive and tour to remove fame from the license. He was questioned about accusations by Fitzgerald linking Captain Gerald to jewelry loans via hotel patrons. Berman denied the charge and any raid during his involvement.
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Pelletier
Berman
Inase Gorton
Higgins
Ullerwing
Gearton
Daniel H. Coakley
Cokie Beerhdinie
Pettether
Berak Gorton
Coakley
Harden
Gordon
William J. Corvoran
Praee Seenty
Corcoran
Metman
Cormithey
Merman
Reed
Kewl
Geremat
Gemater Reed
Atlorney McCarthy
Heed
Ifitegerald
Police
Buul
Higgins Hotel
Fitzgerald
Whg
Thetford Couple Perished in House Fire
The Payson Clay farmhouse at North Thetford burned yesterday morning. Mr. Clay aged 80 and his wife, 68, died in the flames. Their son Fred and his wife escaped with two young children. Fire department from Fairlee couldn't save the house. Insurance on buildings was $900. A defective chimney likely caused the blaze.
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Thetford
Payson Clay
North Thetford
Mr. Clay
Fred
Anman
Clay
Christmas observed across churches and hospitals in Barre
Christmas was celebrated across Barre institutions as churches held sermons songs and decorations while hospitals organized tree displays and gifts for patients. The Salvation Army and community groups contributed food clothing and funds totaling 985 dollars with endowment additions and current needs funded. Post office and public services adapted for holiday mail and deliveries amid broader business slowdown.
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Christmay
Barre
Salvation Army
Argentina
Beckley Hill
West Solarium
Washington
Barre Times
Prasot
Heckhey Bill Institution
City Hospital
Georg
Barre Postaitice
Cheri
Suuday
Christ Toni
Mypamnyalan
Businres
Berger
Mrs Emma LaRochelle Rites Held At St Monica’s
Mire Hina LaRochelle widow of a granite maker died Christmas morning at her Railroad Street home after four years of declining health. Born in St Norbert Quebec she lived twenty four years here and leaves many relatives including Nelson and Mrs Agnes Dessarcans, Augustus World Granite Co. and others. Funeral services at St Monica’s Church, with P M McKenne officiating, followed by burial in Catholic cemetery on Weekley Will.
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B.D. Gilson
Jan Mitter
Edwin Abbott
Burlington
H. L. Emory
Rollin Gilson
C. V. Greene
Cherry Hill Cemetery
Emma Brown
J. Albans
Mre CB
Hepburn's
CN. Stimets
Wayne Lamber Comnes
Pittefield
Holbrook
West Windear
Stark
Chelmsford
Mayo
Perkins Wlint
Mies Allen
Braiptree
W. B. Arnold
Tey
Mov
W. SS Seitionrs, Mr. and Mrs Ho Smithers
Randolph
Paul F. Wilson
Westertey
Garisma
W. W. Wileet
Weel Letanem
S. M. Spemt
Chrietapas
Xem
Cele
Mra
W. W. Lawdebe
Wileow
United Mhatee
Parker
Wasbvure
Hame
Gaching
Ike Komgieter
I. A
Mire Hina
Provenestler
Nabl
Hell
St Monica’s Church
Nelson and Mies Apnes
Dessarcan & Co
Augustus
the World Granite Co
Yast
Henry Blesim
J. [ D. Bidodonte
Irs
Faor
Weckley
Will
Perneral Of L. M. Averill In Elmore Cemetery
Funeral notice for L M Averill with listed family members and pallbearers. Describes burial at Elmore cemetery near Louisville Kentucky.
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Bar
Averill
Arthur Acweill
Jidur Averill
Louly Veale
Nicholas Vente
F. D. Beckley
Salvation Arey. Fragmentary OCR Caption
Fragmented OCR text with unclear names and place references. No coherent events or actions can be discerned from the garbled passage.
Payments Without Complaint Under Vermont Law
A brief notice states that Deputy Treasurer Thames Care is assessing payments under section 43 of the 1918 statute. The text indicates the setting is Vermont and references powers of the treasurer in relation to funds and the affected province. The fragmentary wording suggests official action or collection without dispute, with authority tied to the Vermont statute.
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Treavurer Thames Care
Vermont
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France
Naval Committee
Christian Science
DR. E. M. Brown
Antamahite
BE A. Rogers
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Dee
Ergennes
Cere
James Savon
Rutland
Walter Smith
Pair Hares
Mr. Allyn
Henry Collette
Joseph Collette
St. Athans
St. Abas
Duggan
Lila Russell
Bal- Amer
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Debs Tarries
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Gov. Cox
Paul de Leavitt
Troeport Street
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Emma Larochelle
Berre
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L. M. Averill
Barbers
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