Noted healer Napolitano vanishes after fraud claims
A supposed healer Benedetta Napolitano swindled Italian residents in Bridgeport promising cures for money, collecting $29 to $200 per case and up to $200 for a cure. He disappeared four weeks ago after taking lodging at M. Luela Riccio’s home, leaving victims distraught and seeking no police action. Victims include Mrs Riccio, Felipe Tessitore, Dominic Inglese, Concetta Consi, Leonardo Verilto G, and Joe Sansone, who paid sums ranging from $11 to $200 for alleged treatments and jewel theft inquiries.
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Zenedetta
Bridgeport
Wiere
Henedetta
Dave
Henedetta Napolitano
Luela Riccio
Mrg
Riccio
tFheir
T Hose
Png
Napolitano
Hallet Street
Dominic Inglese
Pembroke Street
Concetta Consi
Leonardo __ Verilto G
Jennia
Marmaduke Monkey Causes Standoff on Seae Bright Avenue
Marmaduke the pet monkey owned by John T Corbett of 152 Selbright Avenue sparked a near riot when he climbed a tree and refused to descend. Police and firemen attempted capture as crowds gathered and the monkey threw fruit. He was finally netted by the fire department and appeared dazed after the escape. Also, a man named Joseph Whewags was treated for a laceration behind the ear at Emergency hospital after boxing at the YMCA gym.
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Seae Bright Avenue
Fire Department
Marmaduke
John T. Corbett
Selbright Avenue
Pry Monk Doose
Tire Department
No.11
Joseph’ Whewags
Kings Highway
Teachers Now May Marry and Hold Jobs in Board
A Board of Education vote allows teachers to marry while employed and remain on regular staff rather than being moved to substitutes. Evening schools will be opened in Portidgeport starting next Wednesday with an anticipated 2000 pupils. A plan to reduce crowding by sending five years olds to school was discussed, and funds were sought from the Board of Apportionment to support expanded education.
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Board of Education
Belt
Gould
Uoon
Toridgeport
Hell Band, Inc
Clareence R. Edwards
Manders
George Meader
India
Ase Vera Curtis
Metropolitan Opera Co
Boston
Harvey Hubbell
General Edwards
Stratfield
Poll
Charles H. Sprague
William Cowte
Meigs’ Store
Sprague
American Legion
Monumental Bronze Co
Legion
Crane Valve Co
Frederick Adams
Bridgeport Post
Block plan to raise New York trolley fare halted
New York street railway interests were barred today by Justice Edward B. Finth from increasing fares while the case between the plan administration, Public Service Commissioner Nixon, and the Manhattan and Queens Traction receivers is resolved in trial courts. The city single trip fare stands at five cents.
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New York
Edward BR
Finth
Nixon
Manhattan and Queens Traction Corporation
President Wilson on Special Train Rest Plan for Recovery
On board the President Wilson special train Sept 24 reports say he suffers nervous exhaustion from weeks on the peace treaty tour. Dr Cary Grayson declares rest necessary. Wilson may seek a secluded resort after brief return to Washington. He cancels remaining speaking dates and plans a few days at the capital before travel choices.
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Wilson
Washington
Cary Grayson
Mr. Wilson
New York
Albert
Belgium
Vine Tay
Tlon
Webchita
Kansas
Wichita
Pueblo
Government Fights Rail Strike Across Nation
London dispatches report a nationwide rail strike affecting 600000 workers after talks between union leaders and cabinet ended in deadlock. Clerks at Northwestern station barred ticket sales after 10 pm, the Scotch express was canceled, and Paddington departures paused as signalmen quit. The government vows full measures, including armed forces if needed, to maintain essential transport and rationing.
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London
Northwestern
Euston
Paddington
Tondo
Loing
War Office
Banking houses form alliance to safeguard interests from thefts
Stirred by theft losses in the financial district security firms and banking houses formed an alliance to protect assets. Extra guards were hired by stock exchange houses and banks, with plainclothes police assigned to Wall Street. Over 300 men are now employed in the financial district to detect sleazes and guard against thefts. Continued on Page Two.
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New York
Financial District
Stock Exchange
Wall’ Street
Vermont Ministers Withdraw Protest On Sunday Ball
Brattleboro Vermont ministers who once triggered arrests of local baseball players by protesting alleged Sabbath law violations sent a letter to State's Attorney E W Gibson suspending the protest to restore community peace. The players also wrote Gibson withdrawing their complaints about golf. The ministers urged a clear future law defining what is lawful and Gibson has not yet stated his planned action.
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Brattleboro
Vermont
E. W. Gibson
Gibson
Horrible Cruelty on Yank Soldiers in Prison Camps
New York Sept 20 A congressional committee reporting outrages in American expeditionary force prisons in France arrived aboard the transport Agamemnon from Brest. Rep Bland and Rep Bond accused officials of grave abuses at prison camp No 2 near Paris and called for accountability. They cited misuses of government funds and a blanket sale of US property, including textiles and food, with large losses.
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York
France
Congressional Committee
Overstad
Ialas
Agamemnon
Brest
Johnson
Virginia
Mm Army
Paris
Bland
Agamenmion
Bond
Gringhead
General Strong
Mr. Bland
War Department
United States
New York Man Dies While Trying To Make Phone Connection
Albert King, claimed as the first American to ride a motorcycle, collapsed and died in New York after an attempted telephone connection. Eyewitnesses say he appeared agitated while at the booth just before his death.
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New York
Albert King
King
Steamer Rosalind Sails for New York from Connecticut
The steamer Rosalind, reported damaged after striking a reef off Shippun Point near Stamford, Conn. as it headed for Hallax, will proceed to New York at daybreak. The vessel departed tonight for the port, carrying passengers and cargo.
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Rosalind
New York
Shippun Point
Stramford
Conn
Hallax
Right to be heard tops steel strike issue says Gompers
Samuel Gompers, head of the AFL, testifies before Congress defining the strike's core as workers' right to be heard and to organize. He cites the need for employers to negotiate via representatives and accuses authorities in western Pennsylvania of siding with corporations. The Senate session also promises Judge Gary's upcoming appearance.
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Federation
Gompers
Gary
Bethlehem Steel Co
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Senate Labor Committee
Washington
National Committee
Pittsburgh
Bethlehem Steel Company
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Pueblo
Youngstown
William Haddock
Allegheny County
West Natrona
Arg
Tim Judge Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Cours
Pennsylvania
John Fitzpatrick
North
Mr. Gompers
Steel Corporation
Medina
Flarvest
Europe
William % ‘Foster
Foster
Phipps
Colorado
Prisan
Gompera
Wise
Whson
Sterling
South Dakota
Thefery
Wilson Declares Fiume Should Not Be Annexed
Rome dispatch reports President Wilson insists on internationalizing Fiume as a buffer between Italy and Yugoslavia. He reportedly favors Istrian frontier adjustments in Italy’s favor and opposes a plebiscite after 15 years. Senate discusses Dalmatia marines question. U S officials seek clarity.
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Italy
Alhona
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