Ambrose Small death verdict debated in Toronto courts
Canadian theatre magnate Ambrose Small remains legally alive as his wife seeks a widow’s status after his disappearance. Toronto judges consider proofs of death while lawyers discuss precedents. heirs dispute the estate as months and years pass since he vanished after cashing in a large fortune.
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Toruata
Ambrose J. Small
Canada
Millionaire
Toronto
Ambrose Small
New York
U Coxisworth
Destiny
Ambrose Smizil
Toronto Courin
Small
Ambrose Jr. Small
N. Tilley
Mall
Amie
Iva
Suriay
Anibeae Jiaomsi
Oyer
Erie
Huteer
Mantiy
Hoves
Mindy
Mars Roberta Miyehart
Ambrose
Nur
Chemical Tanks Help Halt Milford Barn Fire
A fire at a farm barn near Milford was checked when residents used a chemical tank housed in a nearby home. The blaze threatened a large barn on Joseph Viola’s farm, owned by Earl Bristol, but quick action with the chemical tank and arrival of firemen limited damage. A second call came from Reser avenue for assistance as firefighters responded.
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Milford
Aprit
Jaree Baer
Joseph Viola
Earl Bristol
Wellington Geist
Emall
Reser Avenue
Gray Line Bus Driver Denies Near Collision Claim
John Swett, president of Frust company, said none of the Gray Line drivers were involved in a near collision on Kossuth street and Barnum avenue. Witnesses reported a stalled bus forced aside, panic as windows were broken, and no damage or injuries occurred. Swett interviewed 27 Gray Line buses. no driver identified nor bus damage found.
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Gray Line Bus Company
Anields
Kossuth Street
Barnum 5 Avenue
John Swett
Pislee Place
Frust Company
Svens
Gray Line
Rev H Brown Critiques Grouchy Man in Sermon
Rev Jerbert Brown at Olivet Congregational Church urged the man with a grouch to curb temper and seek constructive interests. He warned sulking shows lack of self control and encourages quitting, urging focus on helping others and pursuing greater deeds.
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Jerbert $. Brown
Olivet Congregational Church
Aear
Daylight Saving Starts in England Tonight
April 2 news notes daylight saving becomes effective tonight in England with an extra hour for the English public. Farmers are not enthusiastic, citing work schedules and urban populations, while France trends differently with a more rural population embracing the change.
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London
America
England
France
Meetings Tonight and Local Lodge Notices
A garbled list of meeting notices and organizational references appears, naming Bridgeport, Stratford, St George, and various lodges, councils, and clubs. The fragment mentions times, addresses, and potential notices for gatherings, with several institutional names including Masons and veterans groups, but details are incomplete.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Steatford
Bridgeport Indes
Brale
Bridgenort
Jiopahy Lodge
Ibd
Stine
Ionee
Jodge
Look of
St. George
Stratford Ayenua Fen Cleck
Iharler Toda
Mtree
Sigmis Tot Ia Aoeleey
St. Mauls Opal Burch Raphe Ledse
Desren Af Terthn
Jared Street
Miourh Park
Gils Boomer AL Lot
Broad Street Rot Charity
Wdee
Sof
Dst
Micklayers
Masons
Plaeteracs
Metal Rages
Vounei
Rirkes
Angelime Ff
Beardest Tat
Veeiuin
Pitie Aleeen ‘ Lagen NL
Hepesunyy
Fypberd
Syainth War Velerans
Slate Armory
Tafiyette Oenpsiseary
Fear
ALOS
Rutaines & Chevaux
Fragmented text from a historical page segment
The readable fragments depict a theatrical scene with hints of names and actions. It mentions a sunrise reference, a character named Smallest, and a millennial financier context. The passage hints at a play’s skeleton and dressing, with blurred dialogue and stage cues.
House Chairman Attacks League On Drug Stands
Washington dispatch reports House committee chairman Porter assailed League of Nations efforts on opium regulation. He faulted a League commission and Indian delegate for weakening language to allow continuing opium production for medical use, arguing it would boost revenues for opium-producing countries.
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Washington
League of Nations
Nabil
Porter
Robert Cecil
League
Congress
Lord Imbert
Ita
Opium Commission
League Assembly
Spanish Priest Attacks Queen’s Dress as Immoral
Indignation spread across Spain after Father Calasanze sermon attacking the queen and court ladies’ dress as immoral. He spoke before a Madrid convent private chapel congregation, displaying portraits from a society paper of several court ladies, with the queen prominently featured.
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Tondon
Spain
Father Califanx
Madrid
Daily Express
Father Calasanz
Nomination Walk Over Ice Shaped by Arctic Candidates
Political contenders for the Newsland electoral district crossed ice to shore after 17 days aboard the Kyle steamer. They aim to be nominated on the May election date, with Attorney Warren and his rival Molby and Quiec-Dodie in the Ferome Bay district. They reached Breton harbor where they prepare for formal nomination by Steeles.
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John's
N. F
Iws
Newsland
Kyle
Water main break disrupts Fairfield Post Road service
A broken water main on Fairfield Post Road causes a steady leak and service disruption. Residents report reduced pressure and nearby streets affected as crews assess the line and begin repairs. Authorities warn of possible further impacts until restoration is complete.
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Fairfield Post Road
Prisoner Escape Attempt Ends in Death at Paired County Jail
A violent escape attempt at Paired County Jail ends with the death of a prisoner identified as 28 year old Miizaered. Sheriff Rabin, 25, suffers scalp wounds after being struck while pursuing the escapees. Other inmates, Glila and Dan Astiidil, are named in the chaotic incident. Authorities investigate the shooting and injuries.
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Dan Astidil
Glila
Jai
Rabin
Bankers To Meet In New York Spring Session
The executive committee of the American bankers association plans an open spring meeting at the West Chester County Club tomorrow. Sessions will run through Friday with discussions likely on current banking topics and policy.
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New York
Amrerionnankers
Cheater Didmore County Club
Fridits
German Invented and Patented Armored Tank Used by British
The Interior Department reports a German armored tank patented by Gunther Burstyn two years before World War I. The design spurred British use with caterpillar tracks to cross trenches and sever barbed wire, reflecting German wartime innovation and controversy over acknowledgments.
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Washington
Interior Department
Germany
Gunther Burstyn
Emrlenay
Germa
Surprising German Guard Sends Letters and Money Home
Toronto dispatch reveals ex Canadian soldiers in city hall funded a fund to send money to Willy Patzmann and fellow POWs from 1918 to 1922. The story centers on Under-Officer Hatzmann at Bateau prison camp and the exchange of a letter and a photograph claiming remorse and hope for those imprisoned and their families. The letters describe brutal camp conditions, starvation, and a gesture of humanity that led to monthly support via the workers’ group.
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Toronto
Willy Patzmann
Luberck
Clermany
New York World
Wily Hatzmann
Bateau
N.C. Os
Hatzmann
Roander
Harry Deacon
Royal Canadian Dracoons
Flavy-le-bariel
Mueller
Descon
Buteau
Civil
Trent
Batzmenn
Ntzmann
Canada
Vorenta Cty Hall
Hantzmann
Inter
Germany
Dearon
Seret
Major Crighton
Soldiers’ Department
Corp
Jota Z. Hewitt
Works Department
Cfermany
Civic Service
Hatamann
Pas Tollows
Etreuse
France
Crerman
Atazmann
Royal Wedding Preparations for Duke of York
England readies for the royal wedding as Prince Albert, Duke of York, marries Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon at Westminster Abbey. Plans are complete, with only finishing touches left as a world audience awaits.
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Londeo
London
Armed clash on frontier shocks Lithuania and Poland
A garbled report claims Lithuanian and Polish forces fought on a disputed frontier. It mentions a commander Captain Dunk Hevaky and a group led by Tijokhoviley, with references to border patrols and casualties, though specifics are unclear due to corrupted text.
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Burena
Leite of Nations
Weveral
Thea
Dnck Hevaky
Aeldier
Eerrigdott Tijokhoviley
U.S. Help Questioned as France Sees Big Picture Gap
Washington reporters say French occupation of the Ruhr eased anti American exports and opened room for U S companies in France s motion picture trade The French industry laments two thousand five hundred theatres versus seventeen thousand in the United States and five thousand in Germany and looks to tax cuts to revive production while aiming to export films and compete with the Americans and Germans
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Washington
Suhr Haa
Germany
France
Commerce Hoover
Larlas
United States
Intersyndicate de Industrie Cinematographie Francaise
Chamber of Deputices
Accord Between U S and Mexico Believed In Sight
Washington April 22. Officials sense a possible accord with Mexico soon as negotiations continue. Public statements within days are viewed as likely amid hopeful exchanges between Washington and Mexico City. Harding administration stance mirrors earlier commerce treaty with recognition of Obregon in exchange for protection of American interests in Mexico.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Mexico City
Harding
Hughes
Obrexon
Police report on man biting another's ear during altercation
The police describe a man angry at his wife who bit off her ear causing severe injuries. A 26 year old male is charged with assault. A boy, 2 years old, was reportedly involved in the incident, with details finding the mother and others in distress. The injured woman required surgical treatment.
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Iman
Jehan Sraith
Stailroad Avenue
Mast
Smith
Tilond
Sue A
Orators Warned Never to Exaggerate Speech Truth
A fragmentary admonition from a scholarly source urges aspiring public speakers to avoid exaggeration and to reflect truth in language. It emphasizes that the best orators gain influence through sincerity and accurate expression rather than display or clever rhetoric.
Standard Oil executive dies at home in Cleveland
Standard Oil veteran Gus Tapason, 83, a former executive in Cleveland and New York offices, died at his residence. He joined the firm in Cleveland, rose to a national post, and retired in 1907 after a long career with the Standard Oil Company.
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Fuin
Gus Fh
Tapason
Prodesile
Ser
Pat Brin
Standard Oil Company
Sleeveland
Irts
New York
Four Die as Train Strikes Auto Near Niagara Falls
Four people died when a Lehigh Valley train hit an automobile late at night near Niagara Falls. The deceased include Albert Sherman or Nidgum Falls, his wife, Mrs Meaks of Niagara Falls, and Arnold Crumrow of Ransom. Mrs Sherman and Mrs Meaks died at a Tonawanda hospital the same day.
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Moppalo
Russinge
Lehigh Valley
Albert Sherman
Nidgum Falls
Mm Meaks
Niagara Falls
Arnold Crumrow
Ransom
Sherman
Mehl Mreters
Tonawanda
America backs open door policy at Lausanne talks
Allies plan to exclude Soviet Russia from the resumed Lausanne conference while keeping doors open for Moscow. Joseph Grew would lead the American delegation if a protest by a Swiss official is to be believed. No confirmation on Techerin’s participation. Economic and financial clauses remain contentious, risking a second collapse.
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Ynot
Joseph ©. Grew
Switzerland
Russia
Associated Press
Moscow
Great Britain
France
Rushan
Georges Tehcherin
Lotshevik
Lausanne
France and Turkey Dispute Over Chester Deal
Paris reports deepening France Turkey tensions over the Chester syndicate concession. General Weygand heads to Syria as Turkey mobilizes troops after voting 25 million Turkish pounds to support its army. Ismet Pasha reviews the Turkish forces before Lausanne talks, drawing comment from government and opposition papers.
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Paris
Anril Associated Press
j—Traading
Chester
Ismet Pasha
Ismet
Fires devastate forests and threaten towns across region
A two day forest fire ravaged fifteen square miles north of a resort, destroying thousands of acres of oat and pine. Firefighting efforts from multiple counties fought fronts near White Horse Pike and towns like May's Landing and Pleasantville while residents faced heavy smoke and evacuations. Over 1,000 workers battled the flames as new fires erupted and spread through woodlands near factories and residential areas.
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N.S
May's Landing
Pleasantville
Tiege
Steuben
Veteran Judge McArthur Credits Tanlac After Illness
Cornelius J. McArthur, a long time Cambridge contractor and justice of the peace, recounts a 1913 illness and blood poisoning. He credits Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills with restoring strength, appetite, easing pain, and adding about twenty pounds. The ad notes over 37 million bottles sold and Tanlac availability.
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Cornelius J. McArthur
Williams St
Cambridge
Masa
McArthur
Something for Nothing at the gilt house sale
Readable text promises free thermome ters with purchase of two hot water items and discounts on syringes waterproof pants and medical supplies. The offer includes belts stockings wheelchairs crutches canes and other fittings with a guaranteed quality.
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Andegse J. Ptouakl
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Rev. H
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Meral
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Ieberhdes
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Paler Field
Agel
Beneatte
Ciasmere Avenue
Tender
Duke OF York
Frederic J. Haskin
Bridgeport Telegram Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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U.S
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Hoover
Daniel T
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Apa
Goa
Thussia, FE
Turkey
Arthur Kil
Key
F Nurhead
Staten Island
Wacrenvale
Tatrenviile Copper Works
Tapparatus
Mandat
Brookilyn
Lami
Sick Room Supply Co
State Street
Ik Wt. Sh
Vanco
Luippold
Stratfield Cafeteria
Gren Danity
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Stratfield Hotel
F. A. Cantwell, Mgr
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