Doctor murdered during church offering in New York
Dr. James Markee was shot and killed while taking up the offering at St George's Protestant Episcopal Church on Fifth Street and Stuyvesant Place in New York. The assailant, Thomas W Simpkin, later identified as Shelley, was captured by parishioners led by William Fellowes Morgan and Dr George Brewer. The funeral physician, 56, was a noted obstetrician and a close associate of J Pierpont Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorik
James Markee
St. George's
Monicapar Church
Stuyvecapt Place
New York
WiHam Fellowes Morgan
Ve Merchants’ Association of New York
George E. Brewer
Jo. Morgan Jones
Ithe East 224 Street
Thomas W. Shelley
Thomas “W. Simpkin
Hospital For the
Williamsburg
West Virginia
Markoe
J. Pierpont Morgan
Dr. Markee
Shelley
Che Sullet
Charles Safford
Ohn C. Tiedman
Brewer
Ehuren Inco Stuyvesance Square
Dr. Brewer
Lac
Suelicxy
Markoc
18Th Street
Lecfogd Avenue
George W W. Wickershar
United States Attorney General
Terbert
Hey
James Wright Markee
Tie
Thoman Masters Maetkos
New York City
Annelle Wetmore
Wadding
Rail Officials Claim Strike Has Collapsed and Near Normal
Rail officials stated last night that the nationwide strike had collapsed with only isolated pockets still active. Normal passenger service was largely restored and freight movement progressed, notably in the east. In Chicago the strike center reported loss of effectiveness, while some union leaders warned of charter revocations for locals not returning to work by midnight Saturday. New York area routes remained tight, with the Hudson tubes only route still united in action. Detroit planned to resume switching with volunteer crews, and Cleveland terminals remained mostly tied up except for limited freight activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Granny
Chicago
Ghieaco
Railroad oMetials
Grunell
Coun
New York
Rey
Hudson Tubes
New Jersey
United
Detroit
Cleveland
New York Central
Collinwood Yards
Erie Railroad
Union Station
Toteda
Italians push Fiume claim amid propaganda critique
Lieut Bruno Roselli of the Italian army argues Americans view Italians as second rate and that Italy has misfired propaganda. He faults the Italian government for weak outreach in the United States while praising French and British efforts. He contends Italy could cede little and still retain Dalmatia and that Fiume is vital for Italy's trade, noting majority Italian residents and strategic value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruno Rosell
United Church
Adriatic
Roselli
Agsidu
Italy
Ttaly
Traians
Lieut
Soselli
Paris
Germany
America
Thilana
O. K. Lieut
Hardivl
England
France
Ruhr
HELEN HUGHES DEAD GLENS FAGS N Y
Helen Hughes eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Evans Hughes died here today after an illness of several weeks with influenza and pneumonia She was 28 years old Miss Hughes graduated from Vassar College in 1914 and devoted herself to YWCA work first as a volunteer in Washington DC and later as a student secretary in the northeastern field In fall 1948 she worked in Boston for the United Drive where influenza and pneumonia illness proved fatal Funeral arrangements will be private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glens Fag
N.Y
Helen Wughes
Charles Evans Hoghes
Misa Hughes
Vassar College
Washington, D. C
Wonk
Boston
United Drive
Arrest in loitering case ends with two arrests
Police arrested Stratford for refusal to move when ordered by Patrolman Samuel Hockhelser. Nicholas Spotetlow of Honey Spot ford was also detained and brought to the police station. Fanny Luciano, from the same address, was taken into custody while attempting to assist Spotetlow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loimering
Samuel Hockhelser
Nicholas Spotetlow
Honey Spotford
Stratford
Jsnt
Fanny Luciano
Spotetlow
Talon
W H Farrell of Screw Co Dies at 66 in Sound Beach
William H Farrell 66 president of Bridgeport Screw Co died at his Sound Beach home after long heart disease. A brother of James A Farrell of Philadelphia, he led Bridgeport Screw for nine years and previously headed Dominion Wire Manufacturing in Montreal shaping the local industry. He helped expand output from 12 000 to 40 000 tons while in Montreal and later built the Bridgeport plant. Survived by wife Jeanne Marie Parrall son Ralph G Farrell and sister Elizabeth A Farrell. funeral plans not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William SH. Farrel
Bridgeport
Williston
Union,avenue
James A. Farrell
Philadelphia
Sound Beach
Conn
Farell
Mr. Farrell
Bridgeport Screw Company
New Haven
Dominion Wire Manufacturing Company of
Montreal
Tarrell
Steel Company of Canada
Jwrbh
Farrell
Dn Ts11
Algonquin Club
Seaside Clas
Evidgewort Yacht Club
Imsinesawan
Jamaelle Parrall
Ralph G. Farrell Renorud
Srother
Elzabeth A. Ferrall
Rebel movement gains new state in Mexico crisis
Reports from Sonora describe progress against Carranza forces with General Flores and Colonel Obrregon leading revolts. In Michoacan engineered by Governor Rubio, rebel actions threaten Morelia with troops, captures, and treasury seizure. Forces advance about 30 miles daily across Sonora and nearby regions amid defections and muttered government responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Sonora
Carrigni
Angel Clores
Recordix
Francisco Kas
Sonora Revolutionary Movement
Catrana
Guanvenil
Flores Syad
Agua Prieta
Naci
Here
Naco
Nayarit
Mexico
Cartanad
P. Elias Galles
Songra
Dock Strike Is Broken After Ship Docked
The New England Steamship Company's vessel Naugalick 6 docked Saturday night and to unload foodstuffs for Bridgeport. Deck hands were unavailable initially, but the company later secured 100 laborers through a New York agency to handle unloading.
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Ateamar Naugalick
New England Steamshin
Bridgeport
New York
Half Dressed Society Women Blamed for Vice Conditions
A New York sermon at Calvary Baptist Church condemns dances and dress that reveal limbs as fueling vice. The preacher argues modern society shows moral decline, blaming young women’s attire and entertainment for harmful social effects. He cites dancing as an example and urges adherence to biblical precepts to curb decay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Rowck Stravon
Calvary Baptist Church
Vics
Clementel
Startling Evidence Involving Police Will Be Heard Today
City court hears testimony in a vice raid case as police commissioners and Mayor Wilson prepare for a possible upheaval. May Wilson, held without bonds, is rumored to be state’s evidence. 150 Burns detectives raid 20 locations amid secrecy. Court attendance expected large as 200 suspects face gambling and immoral charges. witnesses to testify include inmates from Saturday night operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
May Wilson
Issioners
Wilson
Bridgeport
Burns
Frank D. Anderson
Lafayette Street
John M. Stanley
Stratfield Hotel
Allen O. Myers
Burns Detective Agency
Fernseelling
Alexander T. Delaney
Tty
Government Expenditures for Nine Months Total Over Five Billion
Treasury officials estimate nine months of government expenditures at 5.028 billion dollars, about 18.9 million daily. Projections for the twelve months end June 30 run near 6.75 billion, with an expected one billion dollar cost from potential further Congressional appropriations and the adjusted bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Reich
Congress
Glass
Patloais
Denouncement Looms as Policeface Shakeup Speculated
Mayor Wilson hinted at leaks within the police department after raids, signaling a wholesale clean-up tied to a five to six member investigation into gambling and vice. Officials debated who would be called to account while the mayor stressed a formal inquiry under his supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dily
Tmondisimsat
Wilson
Tayo Turner
Chieses
Firemen Called After Bed Smoke Incident
A confused OCR fragment describes a fire call for smoking in a bed. Readable text mentions a location at 1 Warran Court and references unusual smells and obstructed details about the incident and surrounding conditions. The passage is garbled and incomplete.
Denikin in London Seeks Long Rest After Fronts
General Denikin, veteran of the anti-Bolshevik forces, arrives in London seeking a lengthy rest. He is accompanied by the son and daughter of the former Russian commander Waniliar and travels under protection as he contemplates future steps after retreating from Constantinople. The entourage signals possible moves to remain abroad for several weeks.
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Indan
Anvil
Venikine
Hhe Aikle
England
Can He Become President Can the German Born Son Be President
Doughboy fathers ask a burning question as they return from war shipboard. They wonder if a child born to a German wife in Germany can qualify for the American presidency. The scene aboard ship shows language and emotion centering on nationality and eligibility amid postwar arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheir Usbar
Babs
Germany
United States
Trolley Rammed Jitney Injures Two Passengers
A bus on West Main at Cadap Street stop was struck by a trolley car at 2:45 yesterday afternoon. John Martin of 412 Bond Street drove the bus. Lewis Manose of 50 Wobb Favorie and Arther Sire of 1A13 Bos lian were cut about the head. No one else was seriously hurt. The trolley sustained minimal damage and remained on the tracks after the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
Bond Street
West Main Atrest
Cadap Street
Lewis Manose
Arther
Ile
Xoona
Gort
Lierens Couk
Girl Struck by Fast Car Near Park Avenue
Agnes Linchan of 208 Irenistan Ave Wad Knocked down crossing Park Avenue by a speeding automobile. The car did not stop. A nearby resident summoned help. Dr. Ay Maxwell attended and noted injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Colmmilastroet
Agnes Linchan
Irenistan Avemie
L Linehan Oras
Ay Maxwell Andy S Haspunl
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James Markoe
Maniac
Slayer
J. Morgan Jones
William Fellow Morgan
George Brewster
Path of
Bridgeport Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Circulation Department
Fost Publishing CO
Hudson” Tube
Fiume
Helen Hughes
W.H. Farrell
Screw CO
Bridgeport Plant
Dominion Wire Co
Michccan
Engineered BY
Obregon
Mibnico
Apri
Michacan
Pasqual Ovdle Rubio
Batrong
Alvaro Obregon
Wuloti
Rubio
Bulletin
Morelia
Gener
Millan
Morelia Clara
Olregen le
Obreron
Ynon
Tenderloin
Joan
Roach Staton
Pollen
Millie
State Street
Teralda
Jumey Bussegg
Sconga
Oridgeport
Owl
Devaney
Mian Stefanovitel
Stefan Stefanovitch
French Legion of Manor
Unee
Belsium
Denke
Police
First Baptist Church
West
Washington Avenues
Stanley
Vnethemma
Burts Agency
William Garven
New York Offlea
Allen
Myers
Aloged
Force
Warren Court
Siurevish
Warran Court
Lebanon
Juanpin
Bert
Denikine
London
East Main Street
Agnes Linch
St Vincent’s
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