Arson Convictions and South American War Updates
Ishmael Frazer convicted of arson and confession links to city fires. George Vanderpool jailed for life for murder. Thomas Burke reprieved after legislature meeting. Descriptions of South American events include a Spanish threat to Margaretta and patrol actions from Laguira. A tracked axe remains missing near Brant and Fairchild stores. Sledging incident on Portland street noted. Ayres offers new boots and shoes in Connecticut bank building.
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New York
Ishmael Frazer
George Vanderpool
Thomas Burke
Frazer
Connecticut Bank
First Snow Hits Ahead of Christmas In East
Fifty years ago the heavens foretold snow on Thursday and it fell with unexpected intensity from the east. The season’s first snow signals midwinter ahead as days shorten toward Christmas and New Year. A horse railroad company unveils a new scraper invention for use with its equipment.
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Bey
Fae
Stratford Woman Attacked Near Judd Home in Broad Street
Miss Florence Allen, daughter of the New York and Eastern News Agency controller, was assaulted near ex-Representative Arden Judd’s Broad Street home around 10 o’clock last night. The assailant tried to steal her pocketbook but fled when Judd’s household appeared. No item was taken and the assailant escaped toward Judd’s door. Hospital funds rise as Loom bequest may top 150000.
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Stratford
Florence Allen
New York
Arden Judd
Broad Street
Town Hall
Judd
Credit reforms drive rise of auto time payments
Guaranty Securities Corp. champions a sound credit system for car buyers noting four hundred million dollars in vehicles sold on time last year. The firm argues that stabilized financing will expand access, curb reckless borrowing, and strengthen dealer finances amid rapid auto production. Colonel Charles Page Bryan, former U.S. ambassador to Japan, is seriously ill in Baltimore.
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I An
Guaranty Securities Corporation
Charles Page Bryan
Chicago
United States
Japan
Baltimore
Victory for the Canadians declares relief from constipation
Mr Jas J Royall of Boston reports chronic constipation with dizziness and headaches. After trying medicines with limited success, he used Fruit-a-tives from Montreal, noting strong relief after a course of twenty four boxes and eventual full recovery. Packaged at 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from Fruit-atives Limited New York.
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Jas. J. Royall
Boston
Central Wharf
Mass
Montreal
Fruit-atives Limited
Ocdensburg
New York
Takahashi Says Talk of Jap U S Scrap Is Born of Illusion
Commander Sosaburo Takahashi of the Japanese naval staff argues the idea of war with the United States is an illusion. He warns against optimistic policies and urges rapid Japanese naval expansion to match American buildup and Pacific defense plans. Other speakers advocate new iron foundries in Japan.
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Takahashi
U. S
Tokio
National Defense Association
Sosaburo Takahashi
Naval Staff Board
America
Takahasi
United States
Pacific
Philippines
Japan
Revenue Ruling Restricts Farmers Grapes to Wine Making
A federal ruling under the revised revenue act of 1916 restricts farmer grape processing. Farmers may crush grapes on unbonded premises only if the juice is moved before fermentation. Those who ferment or sell must obtain a license and stamp products accordingly.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington
Naval laboratory site chosen at Annapolis awaiting approval
Formal approval of the Annapolis site for the 1,500,000 naval laboratory will be issued by Secretary Daniels within the next few days. A sub-committee of the civilian advisory board recommended the selection.
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Annapolis
Naval Laboratory
Civilian Advisory Board
Daniels
Dead Letter Office reclaiming vast sums and adjusting process
Washington reports the Dead Letter Office recovered over 2.25 million dollars of valuable papers from undeliverable mail and returned most to owners. The division handled 10,839,890 letters and parcels. 3,677,194 delivered, 101,485 items held for claimants, 7,019,436 destroyed, and 41,775 under investigation. Regulations cut hold times and reallocate dead parcel processing to New York Cincinnati and Chicago locations.
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Washington
Daniel C. Roper
Roper
Postoffice Department
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
New York City
Ohio
Cincinnati
Michigan
Chicago
Auto Factories Now Build Airship Motors for Planes
Automobile makers since the European War have focused on aero plane motors for two aims. Many will exhibit auto parts adapted for aviation at the Pan American Aeronautics Exposition in New York February 8 to 15. The show will feature motor innovations, light aluminum use, and aviation inspired engineering across Detroit and Indianapolis firms.
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Grand Central Palace
New York City
Coffin
Detroit
Indianapolis
Mercedes Aviation Motor
Ralph de Palma
Aviation Motor
Advertise Goods Or You Won't Profit Say Merchants
A discussion on advertising shows merchants argue that local shoppers must be shown goods at fair prices to buy locally. It notes that people prefer familiar stores and will travel or order by mail if not informed. The piece mentions city snow clearing budgets and ends with a signature line from John Reck & Son.
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Dept, &R
Resinol
Baltimore
Missouri
Cut From Wreck May Be Cause of Muzzling For All Milford Dogs
Milford Connecticut enacts dog muzzle rules after nine rabies cases in a month. First Selectman Chen ay plans to seek state approval to muzzle all dogs starting Monday. Officials link outbreak to a dog from the wrecked steamer Brownstone near Woodmont previously connected to Captain Pease and his wife fatalities. The animal was killed.
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Milford
Conn
First Selectman
Cheney
Woodmont
Brownstone
Pease
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Joins National Association
The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce has affiliated with the National Chamber of Commerce. George E. Crawford becomes National Councilor and George Gove serves as delegate, enabling Bridgeport business to influence national affairs. Initial topics include forestry conservation and industrial fatality. Secretary Baker asked Congress for 10.186 million dollars for automatic rifles for the regular army and militia.
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Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
National Chamber of Commerce
George E. Crawford
Bridgeport Chamber
George Gove
Bridgeport
Delgate
Baker
Regular Army
Newtown News Batch Reports Fire and Charity Events
Hiram chapter officers exemplified the B A degree with refreshments after. Miss Henrietta J Judson died after midnight leaving William Judson of Beacon NY as survivor. Funeral in Newtown with interment at Sandy Hook. Foundry pond skating paused by snow. Fire at Premire Manufacturing Co contained by rapid brigade action. Mrs Starr Benedict recovering from illness. Lucy Andrews had a birthday party with gifts and games. Ladies Missionary society plans final year meeting Dec 21. Subscriptions urged to aid James Christopher rebuild his barn. Robert Christopher & Son offer free framing. High school students plan help for Christopher brothers and horses lost in the fire. Girls Friendly Society held meeting planning a masquerade for Dec 28.
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Newtown
Hiram Chapter
Henrietta J. Judson
William Judson
Beacon
New York
Berkshire
E. Taylor
Sandy Hook
Herbert Warner
Taylor, Curtis & Co
Premiere Manufacturing Co
Sam Wilcox
Starr L. Benedict
Lucy A. Andrews
John W. Behn
Cora Pierce
George B. Beers
Arthur D. Fairchild
James B. Nichols
James Christopher
Robert Christopher
Christopher
Girls’ Friendly Society
Danbury Social Notes Mention Visits and Guests
Miss Bessie Lockwood visits Danbury for a period with friends. Miss May Fairchild is guest of Miss Hazel Smithly. Mrs. Henry Read and Hattie Read were guests in Danbury Friday.
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Bessie Lockwood
Danbury
May Fairchild
Hazel Smithly
Henry Read
Hattie Read
Fire department fills vacancies with two new commissioners
William E. Wilson of Park Avenue and Edward Keating were chosen as fire department commissioners to fill vacancies from the dismissal of Assistant Engineer John Dunn and the retirement of Engineer John Owens. Wilson and Keating will report to duty soon with Engine companies No 6 and No 10 respectively. Owens retires January 1. James Burke becomes assistant engineer and Hoseman William T Laubscher of No 10 is promoted to assistant engineer.
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William E. Wilson
Park Avenue
Edward Keating
John Dunn
No. & Engine Company
John Owens
No. 10 Engine Company
Wilson
Comminer Cassidy
Keating
Lindquist
Owens
James Burke
William T.laubscher
No. 10 Company
Extra trains for holiday travelers on NYNH & Railroad
Special trains and stops planned for Christmas and New Year travel. A New York to New Haven train departs 9:25 p.m. with stops at Stamford South Norwalk Bridgeport arriving 10:56 p.m. on Dec 25 and Jan 1. A Bridgeport to Grand Central train runs Dec 26 overnight via Hartford Meriden South Norwalk Stamford. Train 271 Bridgeport to New York on Dec 25 carries extra stops at Sound Beach Riverside Cos Cob Greenwich Port Chester.
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New York, New Haven & Railroad
New York
New Haven
Stamford
Hartford
Meriden
New
Norwalk
Bridgeport
Sound Beach
Riverside
Cos Cob
Greenwich
Port Chester
FINE POLICEMAN CLEARED FOR LEAVING CITY WITHOUT PERMISSION
Policeman John A. O'Brien was fined 16 days pay and reprimanded after admitting he vacated Rule 67 without permission. He claimed ignorance of the rule but received leniency due to his new status and good record, requested by Supt Redgate. The article also notes the American Red Cross shipped relief to France Belgium Italy and other areas last week.
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John A. O’brien
Board of Police Commissioners
O'Brien
John H. Redgate
American
Red Cross
Shippé
France
Belgium
Italy
Res
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Margaretta
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Trumbull
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E. & R. Fairchild
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Mary B. Loomis
Bridgeport Hospital
Buechler’s
Quechler
Fairfield Ave
P. O
Board of Estimate
Manhattan
Broklyn
The
Bronx
Borough of
Queens
Richmond
John Reck & Son
Local C
OF C
National Association
Hayes Fish CO
Water Street
Gardner Bay
Lynn Haven Bay
Barnum
Bridgeport Public Market
Public Market&Branch
State & Bank
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E. Main ST
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