Bold Brooklyn Hold Up Nets $476000 in Liberty Bonds
Four car theft bandits robbed two Wall Street messengers in Brooklyn capturing Liberty bonds valued at about $476,000. The haul included five thousand and ten thousand dollar denominations. Police traced the suspects after shots were fired and the bandits fled in a running car, leaving a second license plate behind. The Wall Street firm and Brooklyn manufacturers declined to comment as investigators questioned the victims.
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Brooklyn
New York
Antona A. Young
Irving Cohen
Keane Trul * Company
Igoe Brothers Hardware
Greenpoint
Frm
Messener
Oas
Control of Golf War Looms Over American Rules
Western Golf association proposes a new constitution to form the American Golf association to govern and enforce golf rules in the United States. The plan aims to absorb eastern clubs from the United States Golf Association and standardize rules for American play, signaling a potential national golf governance shift.
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Chicago
America
Western Golf Association
Lawa
American Golf Association
Rolf
United States
Wertem Associithen
Western Association
United States Golf Association
Wolf
Western Asociation
Board of
Elevator Boy Hero of Fire in New York Establishment
New York November 30 More than 60 office employees were endangered by a fire in a cotton converting establishment in the wholesale district. They were carried to safety on an elevator operated by a brave boy through dense smoke. Others forced windows and used fire escapes as the blaze confined to one room and destroyed a large quantity of cotton materials.
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New York
Builders Bureau Blocks Inquiry in New York
In New York on November 3 the Builders Supply Bureau blocked questions in a hearing before a legislative committee probing alleged building graft. Witnesses refused to answer, two unionists were jailed for contempt, and a state grand jury was convened to handle cases arising from the committee’s inquiries.
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York
Buliders’ Supply Bureau
Samuel Untermyyer
Ull
Metaltic Puer and
Casey
Mulqueen
Telat
George Backer
Millonaire
Perdare
Robert P. Brindell
Buiting
Colby Proposes Board 10 Draft Mexican Treaty
Colby proposes a joint United States Mexico board to draft a treaty to resume full diplomatic relations. Mexican agent Pesquiera in Washington carried a letter urging recognition of Mexico’s new government under Obregon. Secretary Colby states the aim is a mutual understanding and advisory commissioners named by both sides to draft the accord.
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United States
Mexico
Slexiga City
Roberto V. Pesquiert
Washington
State Department
Sir. Pesaris
Mestoo
Maxizan
Obregon
Pesquiers
C Nahis
Bildele Lonan Bey
Cotby
Pesquiera
Prohibition Support Grows, Governor Lake Tells Women
Governor Everett J. Lake told the yearly meeting of the Teepatilians Women in Newshaven that the 18th Amendment is more popular than a month ago. He said public sentiment backs enforcing prohibition laws and that education is waking the country from lethargy. He urged women to push financial support and enforcement measures.
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Ulamen Shania Aga
Everett J. Lake
Dry Law Will Stand Unchanged Says Volstead
Washington November 3 The prohibition enforcement law will probably stand unchanged for the present at least, Representative Volstead Republican Minnesota said today. He added there is no intention of altering it or requesting new legislation. Congress may not during the coming session act on the Green bill proposing concentration of bonded liquor in fewer warehouses for stricter supervision.
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Washington
Volstead
Republica
Minnesota
Volatead
Congress
Green
Iowa
Sudden Drug Raid Nets Three In Bridgeport
police drag net captured three men amid a dry era crackdown in Bridgeport. bonds were set at 260 dollars for the violator, with names Clancy, William Condon, and Steve Magvnyvenue attached to the city court case. Stratford and nearby areas were noted in the report.
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Menlet
Bridgeport
Minh Clancy
William Condon
Steve Mag
Stratford
Bunnell
Higneoul
Truck Whiskey Lawsuit After Fatal Unlawful Load
In Palmer Massachusetts a man died after a truck illegally loaded with whiskey struck him during a memorial service day. Authorities say Aleide Lavallee Pleira Fucende of Uxbridge Linya¢eto Chigio of Woarkookel will face manslaughter charges in the district court tomorrow. Fucende and Chigio were also held on charges of illegal transportation of liquor. their cases were continued with no hearing today.
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Palmer
Mas
Pital Tate
Aleide Lavallee
Pleira Fucende
Fillegal
Iiquor
Canopy of Pilgrim’s Bowes to Be Removed
The Pilgrim commemorative commission approves lowering and removal of the canopy over Pion. A permanent foundation will be laid, removing current damage from the 1774 incident and prior restorations. The project will restore the area to its original ground level with careful preservation of related Pilgrim relics.
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Boston
Pilgrim Sercentunary Commission
Permanant Foundation
Sauioh
Plyraaitih
Pivnouin
Bridgeport Health Board to Card Index Newborns
Bridgeport's health department will index every newborn and assign a district nurse to monitor each infant for about a year. Dr William Hart Coon, health officer, announced the plan as a public health expansion to reduce infant mortality and improve personal health education across districts.
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Bridgeport
William Hart Coon
Coon
Briggeport
Board of Health
Department of Health
Sioners
Infurt
Nik Bubins
Missa
Aw Steel
Pennsylvania
Meir
Wilson offers mediation in Armenian crisis through League proxy
President Wilson proposes personal mediation via a representative to end hostilities in Armenia. He suggests former ambassador Morgenthau as a possible proxy, responding to a League of Nations invitation and a resolution adopted by its Assembly. The offer follows a request to publicize "the horrors" of the tragedy.
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League
Turkey
Assembly of League
Washington
Wilson
Hig
Eighty Jitney Owners Elect Treasurers for Lines
Eighty bus owners representing Barnum, State, East Main and Paradise Green lines met at three points last night to elect a treasurer for each line. Andrew J. Gallagher said the new Bus Men's Protective association will oversee funds, with line treasurers paid, not officials. A central committee met Monday night to endorse a North and South Main line faction, and another meeting was planned to draft a bill for municipal control of jitney buses, with two representatives from each line.
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East Main Street
Paradise Green
Andrew J. Gallagher
New Bus Men’s Protective Association
Gallagher
Park City
Bridgepo Bns
Huey
Gallash
Carl Voster
Main Street
Attornue
Fostes
Legislavice
Court Suit Over Decline in Citronella Oil Price
In a suit filed yesterday in the superior court by Indiagie Handi Compingrie of Batavia and Amsterdam against Joby JD Tawsen of Westport, alleging losses from a drop in citronella oil price to 1073 a pound. The contract dispute centers on shipments dated January 24, 1929, with damages claimed and a potential escrow arrangement noted.
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Indiagie Handi Compingrie
Batavia
Amsterdam
Tolland
Joby JD
Tawsen
Westport
Gaswvson
Bolling Denies Part in 25000 Dollar Shipping Fund
New York November 30 R Wilmer Bolling treasurer of the United States Shipping Board and brother in law of President Wilson today denied charges that he took part in the 25000 fund alleged to have been distributed by Tucker K Sands to secure a contract with the Shipping Board Bolling testified before a committee last week with Sands claiming he received 40000 in notes Downey and others named in the inquiry were mentioned in connection with the distribution of 26000 of the 40000 while Sands appeared voluntarily and read a statement into the record Each side presented denials and denials were logged as the probe continued on Page Two.
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New York
R. Wilmer Bolling
United States
Wilson
Tucker K. Sands
Shipping Board
Wis
Mathie
Randy I
Sande
Wallace Downey
iToll
Lester Staler
Seciary
John X. Ceanes
Downey
Kenter Stuer
Ha Shipping
Bard
Sanda Aa
Fiame Battle Rundown Amid City Siege
London dispatch reports heavy exchanges between regular troops and a foreign force as Carmineers and battalions surround the city. General Caviglia vows to prevent unnecessary bloodshed while trying to restore order.
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London
Gabriele d'Anounzie
Teynionnaie
Myna
Cavigiha
Senate hearing urged on coal profiteering by fuel chief
Boston, Nov 30 Eugene C Hultman state fuel administrator urged the Senate special committee on reconstruction and production to summon immediately for a public hearing all producers jobbers or wholesalers charging over 50 cents a ton for regular quality domestic anthracite mines in excess of that price The request accompanies a letter to Senator Calder of New York The fuel officials will attend the committee hearing in New York Thursday next
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Senate Special Committee On Reconstruction and Production
Eugene C. Hultman
Calder
New York
Hultman
New England
Coal Demand Falls As Warm Weather Hits Bridgeport
Warm weather and tight money suppress demand for coal in Bridgeport as mines run short and dealers expect only modest supply in coming weeks. Hard coal stays around 17.50 while open market prices rise. soft coal suffers a sharp slump from 11 and higher at the mine.
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Bridgeport
Prices Exorbitant in Massachusetts Coal Trade
Mr Hultman notes that independent dealers offer coal from 0.50 to 9.54 per ton while speculators reach $15 to $16 a ton due to distribution disruption and labor issues. Officials predict lower prices if speculators are stopped, with further details promised on Page Two.
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Hultman
Holcomb Invited To Attend Coal Meeting in New York
NEW YORK Nov 26 Governors Coolidge Beechman and Holcomb of Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut have been invited by Senator Calder to attend a Senate Reconstruction Committee meeting here Saturday. The fuel administrators of New England requested the gathering to address the anthracite coal situation. Letters cited complaints that anthracite coal was being sold in New England for 18 and 25 a ton.
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New England
Calder
Senate
Eneylt
F. T. Miller
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Beechman
Rhode Island
Holcomb
Connecticut
Violent clashes flare in Mingo County coal zone
Widespread violence reported in Mingo county extends to Baruashee and Matewan area as two deputy sheriffs are wounded while attempting arrests. Troops stationed near Rose W Va, under Colonel Merman Hull, aid military authorities and coal operators. Frances and others wounded. a shotgun blast grazes a bystander. arrests and manhunt for Nathan Beaver underway as military law looms with bayonets fixed.
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Mingo County
Coal Operators Association
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Tus River
Matewan
TW. Va
Vite
Merman Hull
Inne
Rose
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Rash Cylotel
Imenkeut
Trentinudeye
Willian Peanees
Evacett Bustan
Mls
Wihson
Venewia
Frances
Freeburn
Nathan Beaver
Wilson
Beaver
Welch
A. J. Brine
Provisional Battalion
Grotonel Hall
Cornwell
No- Jun
Brinly
Chattaroy
Hall
Oday
Sucherldes
United Sales
Time Bomb Threat Targets London Warehouse District
A time bomb exploded at one location near London late morning, but the blast caused limited damage and was quickly controlled. Police cordoned the area, conducted searches, and raided Sinn Fein and Gaelic League affiliates as part of a wider crackdown. Six Sinn Fein suspects later released in Southampton headed to London by rail.
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England
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Set Determination League
Gaelic League
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