Liquor Smuggling Declared The Nation’s Biggest Crime
Attorney General Daugherty reports to Congress that liquor smuggling is the era’s largest crime problem. He cites about 1.2 million gallons seized from the United States bound shipments in 1922 and early 1923, and 150000 gallons from European ports in seven weeks of spring 1923. Eighteen foreign vessels were seized for smuggling last year ending June 20, with protests from governments affecting releases.
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Washington
United States
Daugherty
Smu
Mr. Daugherty
Glascow
Scotland
Dausnody
Terelsa
Norwalk Youths Find Adventure in Faraway Lands
Several Wilton boys travel abroad after a summer trip begun as GE Co. cadets. George F. Foote Jr. sails from San Francisco to Australia with Jimmy Swallow, while Scalion returns as an electrician aboard the Venezuela. Dudley Gray remains with GE as Ben Gregory and George C. Brakland head toward Florida to catch the Southern Pacific to California.
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Norwalk
Dye
f—Spechu
Wilton
George F. Foote, Jr
Jimmy Swallow
Pacific
Uast
San Francisco
Australia
Young Scalion
Venezuela
Panama Canal
General Electric Co
Dudley Gray
Ben Gregory
George C. Brakland
Florida
California
Claims Committee Meeting Set for Thursday Action Abatement
The new Claims committee of the Common Council will meet Thursday night chaired by Louis Karnblut. Items include five recommendations from City Auditor Bernard Keating on tax abatement cases referred by the engineer. Each claim lists owner, justification for abatement, tax amount in dollars, tax year, and district details, with members Alder men Witter Klipperrick George Hall Hogan and William Hrady.
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Louis 4
Karnblut
Bernard Keating
Witter Klipperrick
George E.hall
Wit 2. Hogan
Wittam Hrady
Urge Publishers Put Names On Title Pages
A National Association meeting urged publishers to print author and publisher names on all title pages and recommended uniform state laws against obscene books. The group called for transparent honesty and suggested New York adopt a parallel statute to national rules governing publishing details.
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York
Tyok Publishers
Uged
Runaway Danbury Lads Captured
Runaway Danbury youths were captured shortly after an incident near Kohwolds tow village. Authorities detained the two boys as part of a local disturbance involving several individuals, including Coron and Helurm school affiliates.
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Danbury
Kohwolds
Kruyenleez
Dames Coron
Nix Pe
To Eye Bate
Election Postponed By Volunteer Fire Department Meeting
The Stratford Volunteer Fire Department meeting scheduled for tonight was postponed to next Tuesday due to a failure of large crowd turnout. Election of officers will be held then.
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Stratford Volupteer Pirg
Dagon Funeral Held in Norwalk
Special to the Telegrams James TE. Di was buried today in St Marys Cemetery with military honors. Floral tributes were numerous and names of local officers and soldiers appear among the attendees. The Nelig squad and bugler were members of Battery C, 1d and Wield artillery, CG. N. G.
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Norwalk
Dec
James TE. di
St. Mary’s Cetery
Cheuaty
Amdov
Thomas Phin
Anson FL Kuoter
Liew
Phil Sherwood
Ukul
Joseph KE
Brotherton
Lie Tustell
Wono Tas Yire Company
Sylvester Brotherton
Frederick le
Salem elects George J. Bales mayor in landslide
Salem Massachusetts reports George J. Bales winning the mayoralty over six years incumbent Devils J. Sullivan by 1653 to 1188 in a race also marking strong support for closing bars. Voters approved licensing sales of non intoxicating beverages by 44427 Yes to 4244 No.
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Salem
Mass
Uceorge
Brockton
Srockton
Mons
William A. Rutiivant
Enk A. Manning
Bristol Man Who Hit Constable Fined in Newtown
XSEWro Dee of Bristol was arrested Sunday in Sandy Hook and pleaded guilty to reckless driving. He was fined 27 dollars and costs, with bond set at 100 dollars, after an appearance before Justice Metar Thy.
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Bristol
Newtown
Xsewro Dee
Dexter Ule
Damuty
Mortis D. Heers
Oxford
Berkshire
Sandy Ool
Arain
Constaite Rede
Cole
Ly Sherifi, Beers
Bridgeport Man Fined in Shelton for Short Weight
Silevion 5 faced a Shelton court fine after being found light on goods weighed for street peddling. The Bridgeport man allegedly sold apples with short weight, leading to penalties and warnings for repeat violations.
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Bridgeport
Shelton
Knocked Down by Car Man Suffers Abrasions
Fragment from 1841 reports Maynard suffered scratches after being struck on Late Street at Howard Avenue by an automobile driven by Is. A. Luvia of Boston. A slight accident followed with no injuries. Puect of 95 Jans Street was arrested for driving an automobile.
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Maynard
Howard Avenue
Is. A
Milford to Hear National Prize Essay Winner
Watertown native Teenie G tid leads the D A prize essay lecture in Milford at Memorial Ch atr House. Mrs Mabel Witheny Randet, Watertown, former Mil lers girl and public school teacher, will present her winning essay on The American Indian. The event includes Indian artifacts, a display, and a wool gathering drive with aid from local chapters and officers.
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Milford
Randall
Charles Wilhelmy
Gut Street
National
D. A. KR
WR. Gerrold Milford
Neil Sue
Irs
Peek
Charles Pond
Touthly
Bedtas
Oat Pisgelock
Frank N. Distt
Mast. el
J.raves
Gon. Greiner
Mie
George Fursmin
Tangerford
Oldest Brookfield Citizen Dies At 85
Special to the Telegraph notes Charles S. Wildman, longtime Brookfield resident and the town’s oldest citizen, died at his home Sunday at age eighty five. The obituary details a brief illness and mentions surviving relatives and local acknowledgments as the community mourns the loss of a revered elder.
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Brookfield
Monroe Lad Wounds Friend While Handling Gun
A ten year old Monroe boy, Andrew Sink, was shot in the leg by Joseph Spanovsky, sixteen, as they played at Sinka home near Stepney. Spanovsky’s revolver fired a single bullet, the boy was taken to St Vincent’s hospital where doctors said his condition is not serious. Neighbors say both boys often played with firearms during the summer. Spanovsky’s sister Olga testified the gun was pulled from the fire and fired. The father, a tugboat worker, was away at work when the incident occurred and no one witnessed how the revolver came into Spanovsky’s possession. The case remains under local inquiry with possible further statements from involved parties.
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Aindrew Sinks
T Wen
Couse
Stepney
Mizasten
Vincent
Bridgewort
Joseph Spanovsky
Sinkey
Lola
Ind
Syldgenart Hospital
Spinoys
Sinko
Spinovsky
Greinnis
Spanovsky
Taledrigy Jatay
Olga
New York
Easton
Migsne
Berlin Debates End With Governing Authority Approved
In Berlin a key obstruction to approval of the Reich government was removed after a Socialist majority vote. The measure would empower the regime to carry out urgent economic and social steps, with a condition that the Standing Committee’s approval be secured first. Wilhelm Marx appeared before the Reichstag as chancellor, facing few interruptions from opposition. The same day Crown Prince Wilhelm returned from exile to Berlin, planning to visit Potsdam and later the tomb of his mother after reuniting with his family.
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Pattian Tay
Rech
Ketengtag
Reichstag
Wilhelm Marx
Goo Guatlers
Orayer
Princy
Wilhrim
Germamnyites
Holland
Sian
Howe
Potsdam
Wilhelm
Judge Curtiss of Ansonia Ends His Life in Despair
In Ansonia former probate judge Ray mond Curtiss was found dead by his mother, apparently a suicide by ingestion of carbolic or similar poison. The 30 year career included practice, bar admission in 1918, and service during wartime era. Funeral plans pending.
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Judge Curtiss
Ansonia
Ansonta
Veterran
Raymond lv Curtigy
Curtiss
Tound Ie
Jadize Cums
Hla
Lena
Wools
Ely
Anu Wits
Tismie Fentine
Megromonl
Pansling
Prorbato
Wvar
Sentinel
Leo T. Mulloy
Artisses
Alleged thief caught in act by motorist
A motorist grabbed a suspect during a theft attempt near Jon Pacek of FS Mdae avenue and held him until police arrived. The accused was arrested on a theft charge and placed in custody on $100 bond.
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Owanir
Detectives Capture Boston Fugitive in City Raid
Detectives apprehended a fugitive from Boston after an extensive search that spanned several neighborhoods. The suspect, identified by authorities, was taken into custody without incident and is awaiting surrender to state authorities.
Parent Teachers Plan Christmas Gift Drive in Sedgwick
Sedgwick Parent-Teacher Association announces a Christmas tree and gifts for children in the school district. They will hold a fundraising event with a bake sale at Dinkes's drug store on Friday afternoon to support the drive.
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Stratford
Dee
Barn on Stratford’s new school site sold
The Board of Education met Wednesday evening to discuss site preparations for the new Stratford school. A special committee reported removing an old barn on the site and the barn is now gone. The ceramic team of Harry Mudgett and Vincent Sexton will manage the sale of remaining unoccupied structures as a purchaser is found. Other houses on the site will be disposed of by March 7.
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Board of Education
Ita
Flick
Harry Mudgett
Vincent Sexton
Edwin O Keeler Pioneer Republican Leader and Officer
Edwin O Keeler served as a state representative and judge advocate general officer from 1899 to 1903. He attended the Republican national convention in St Louis and held leadership roles in Masonry and charitable boards. Survived by two wives, both deaf, and grandson Edwin O Keeler Jr. The obituary notes his civic and fraternal engagements in Newalkill.
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St. Louis
Tryg
Raye
Muyurth
Wir
Keeler
Bolan
St. Job's Lod
Canten Gowy
Edwin O. Keeler
Local Medical Society Elects Dr Pyle as Head
Bridgeport Medical Society met at the Welfare Building last night. Dr E W Delo was offered president. Dr B L Smykowski and Dr Andre McQueeney spoke. Other officers named include Vier president Dy McQuerney secretary Tranlel PM Geiffin treasurer DeWitt and Ur MW. The probe and committees were discussed.
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E.W. Delo
Bridgeport Medical
Gudharian
Smykowski
Andre McQueeney
Vier
McQuerney
Orgun
Senators Well Seated In 68th Congress
United States Senators George McLean and Frank Brandegee from Connecticut occupy strong seats in the Senate chamber at Washington. Senator Melwan notes the arrangement while leaders and committee chairs are described, with Brandegee and McLean positioned near key figures like Reed Smoot and Warren of Wyoming. The report highlights the favorable assembly and timing for the new Congress.
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United States
George £. McLean
Frank B. Brandogee
Consesticut
Senate
Wallington
Melwan
Newond Po
Hola Grove
Lenvy Carnot Longe
Mrandegeo
Reed Smoot
Ehatonan
Minanga Committee
Warren
Wyoming
Appropriations Committee
Brandegee Tour Santa
McLeen
Stratford Case Probes Expand With Youth Arrests
Telegram report says Stratford investigations widen over alleged juvenile involvement in Avon Park district crimes. Five youths charged as victims recount stories. seven youths are in custody as trials loom in Illinois courts. Initial arrestees await trial after being bound over. Next hearings set for Stratford Town Court.
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Stratpor
Avonpark
Bern Gr
Clr
Stratford Town Court
Blast breaks windows near Main and Golden Hilstreet
A blast shattered several windows around Main and Golden Hill street yesterday, caused by two new tractors’ stone blast operations. The concussion from the blast damaged County Court bonnet building nearby and injured at least one person.
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Main
Golden Hilstretta
County Court
Crofut Knapp Company Re-Elects Officers
Norwalk dispatch reports the Crofut and Knapp Hat Company re elects officers at its annual meeting John Gavanaugh is named president Philip X Knapp becomes chairman on the board Robert Irving Yt dent Thomas Dormstone general manager Joseph L O'Brien treasurer Frank H Himes secretary Irving Wilmot and several directors are re elected The officers all kept their posts in the vote
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Crofut
Knapp
Nual
Hig Arernoon
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Phisip X. Knapp
Ch Iwan
Hiroe Ors
Robert 14
Flolines
Irving
Thomas Dormstone
Joseph L. O'Brien
Frank HH. Jimes
Arving Wilmot
Messrs. Knapp
Uarinsugh
Helms
Jugs
O'Brien
Wilmor
George G. Kinhardt
Nicholau Ff
Brady
FL War
Officars
Ilucl
Vlee
Senator Platt Promotes Proper Market For Connecticut Farmers
The wind report and monthly meeting of the Vegetable Producers association outlined market conditions across state public markets. Senator Philo T. Platt of Newtown and State Board of Agriculture chair discussed savings at Bridport and Waterbury markets, while fertilizer talks urged cautious fertilization and avoidance of cheap dealer products. Wilkinson cited York New experimental plots showing potash impacts, stressing potash payback for higher yields and cautioning against relying on dubious fertilizer formulas.
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Wind Report Vegetable Producers Association
Lts
Philo T
Plate
Newtown
State Board of Agriculture
Connecticut
Kert
Wilkesdon
Storm
Platt
Bridgenort
Wartford
New Naver
Sime
New London
Norwich
Bridgeport
Wilkinson
New York
Danbury Rector Declines Second Pastoral Call
Danbury rector A C Coburn of St John’s Episcopal Church declined a second call from a large Episcopal church in Malden and will remain at St John’s. Under his leadership the church has grown, adding a chapel and property enhancements over the past year.
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Ree
Tha Ter
A. C. Coburn
St. Jaynes
Episcopal Church
Malden
Mays
Nig Church
Coburh
Lin
Lee
Me Goburn
St. Janus' Ehiish
Unclear Meaty Incident Shocks Neighborhood
Fragmented OCR text describes youths near 28 Butlery Avenue and a man wielding a meat cleaver. Police arrived in a neighborhood street as bystanders observed a rapid sequence of events. Details are garbled with names and places unreadable.
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Akohn
Butlery Avenue
Yoshton
Choi
Koni
Iran
Coolidge Honored as Honorary Member of New England Society
In New York City at the New England Society's 118th annual meeting, President Cosicose was elected an honorary member. Albert H. Wigsit served as national president. Other officers included Lawrence Fy Ant as vice president, Harry B. Thayer as second vice president, George W. Madges as treasurer, and Harrys A. Cushing as secretary.
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Bes
Coslicise
New England Society
Wooluhy
Albert H. Wigsit
Lawrence Fy Ant
Vingsor Denty
Harry B. Thayer
Vic
George W. Madges
Harrys A. Cushing
Girl Escapes Death After Hair Caught in Factory Gear
Dec 4 special to Telegram reports 10 year old Josephine Berai nearly scalped at C. C. Jelliff company factory on Pequot road. Her hair caught in a bobbin winder gear, top of her head torn, she was rushed to Bridgewort hospital. A surgeon attended, hope for survival, nurse advised removal by ambulance. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Chittian De Dfattia of Park, employed about a year.
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Bobbin Wihder
C. C. Jelliff Company
Pequot Road
Bridgewort Hospital
Physiciana
Sanselous
Liv
James Brown
Southport
H. H. Fiernell
Chittian de Dfattia
Xk Park
Bartlett Camp to Elect Officers Tomorrow Night
Bartlett camp to elect officers at headquarters 1057 Broad street tomorrow night led by C Har ry Curtis as commander candidate. Initiation planned and a pension bill support resolution to be discussed. Donations of phonograph records and Christmas tree plans with Bartleto Tent and Daughters of America expected to be finalized.
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Sons of Veterans
Broad Street
Harry Curtis
Lst
Solders
Rome
Neroton
Tris
Ange- Hine
Bartleto
Daughters of America
Wiedfeld Not To Return Says Foreign Office
Berlin reports quote the foreign office denying a Berlin newspaper claim that Otto Wiedfeldt sought immediate release from his post as ambassador to the United States. Friends and business associates say they would welcome his return to the Exsen post, but the gov ernment may be influenced. Wiedfeldt is keen on new US Germany commercial deals and reportedly wishes to stay until next spring.
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Dee
Lerwig
Efert
de Otto Wieefeldt
Amoassador
Exsen
Wienfeldt i 3
United States
Germany
Tax experts gather in Hartford for annual New England Officials meeting
More than 100 tax experts from a part of New England will meet in Hartford tomorrow for the annual gathering of the New England State Officials association. Gov. A. Templeton will open the meeting and more than 26 speakers will discuss various phases of tax assessments and proposals.
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Parta
New England
Hartford
Englass
Is Officials Association
Governoy
A. Templeton
Fire Company Plans Annual Officers Election in Lordship
Lordship December report notes a Thanksgiving visit by Mr and Mrs Les Moore of Margherita Lawn. Fire company Inc will hold a monthly meeting at the Diehousy Thursday evening to elect officers. Pilgrim Play by school children at the schoolhouse drew praise, with a Friday Fire Hall performance for the children's mothers and teachers Mrs May Cortede and Mrs Sirt Bouton guiding the pupils.
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Lordship
Les Me Moore
Margherita Lawn
New York
Tke Fire Company Inc
Diehousy
Martie Halcomb
Springfield
Pryor
Margherite Layn
May Cortede
Sirti Bouton
Exalted Ruler to Visit Bridgeport Elks Lodge
Fraak Con of Torrington will visit the Bridgeport Lodge of Elks tomorrow night. An entertainment has been arranged and a luncheon will be served.
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Con
Torrington
Elks
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