State police raid Norwalk saloons over city heads
Norwalk, Dec. 5 Special In a campaign by a local paper criticizing Mayor Jeremiah Donovan and the police for inattention to lawless conditions, state police raided city saloons last night with Lieutenant Bridgeman and Sergeant Virelli leading two squads. Fifteen arrests were made including proprietors and a bartender. Detectives Hunt and Chief Pennington aided in arrests for drunkenness as local authorities claimed insufficient police force contributed to crime.
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Donovan
Jeremiah Donovan
Bridgeman
Virelli
Erly House
Dominick Incerio
Wid Williams
Bridgeport
Water Street
Mrecht Gevo
Weter Street
Varri¢ Rose Waa
Irene
Joseph Senese
Day Street
Wis
Inca
Thomas Hunt
Wiliam RK
Pennington
Departaent
Moonshine War Kills One as Stills and Loot Found
In Lexington Kentucky federal agents and U S marshals clashed with alleged moonshiners leaving one dead and four men detained in Pineville. Authorities recovered nine stills ranging 30 to 190 gallons and seized 6000 gallons of stl beer and 100 gallons of moonshine whiskey. Warrants to arrest 34 more suspects will be served Monday. An auto theft report notes a car stolen from 484 Howard avenue.
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Lexington
America
United
Ielile
Pineville
Henderson Gibson
Byrd Powers
E. F. Hamblin
Tonal Gibseon
Lotenershk
United States Marshals
Riot breaks out as socialist critic denounces Soviet rule
In Chicago a socialist congressman elect from New York criticized the Moscow government during a fiery talk. Police arrived as the disorder began, chairs and decorations were torn, and the crowd shouted in disapproval before the speaker was escorted away. No serious damage reported.
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Levine
Tenden
Bill in Congress to Reduce Southern Representation
Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts proposes a House census review to quantify disenfranchisement of Black voters in the South and recommend trimming Southern representation accordingly. He says few states would retain significant voting power, noting Southern states hold about 23 percent of House membership while providing only about 2 percent of presidential votes.
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Washington
House of Representatives
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Tinkham
Massachusetts
Tiekhai
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiane
Misepi
Caro
Ina
Teanésace
Texas
Georie
Harding Addresses Memorial at National Home in Bedford
Senator Harding fulfilled a boyhood promise by delivering the memorial address at the national home for Diks in Bedford. The event, invited by Fer Stowe, drew about 2000 attendees from across Virginia. Harding spoke on friendship and duty, noting the privilege of forming enduring bonds and inviting continued service in public life.
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Harding
Stowe
Ely’ Nations
Diks
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Mike
Virginia
Sth Lawn
Eugene J. Clark of Knights Templar Dead at 69
Eugene J. Clark of the Knights Templar lodge in Middletown, Cann., died today at age 69. He left a widow and was engaged in the bunkire business, with details provided by Grand Gererchis of the Gir Commandery, Templar of Connecticut.
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Knights Templar
Middletown
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Jie
Gir Commandery
Templar of Connectient
Howit
Sears
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Shells explode near naval yard as residents flee harbor blaze
A heavy explosion tore into a harbor area as a shipment of shells ruptured a vessel moored near Fort Hamilton causing fires, shattered homes, and mass flight. Naval and army units deployed, delivering aid and evacuations while crews fought the blaze and protected nearby residences.
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le Arick
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Police seize liquor in Norwich raid report
Norwich police raided a location on Mayor M. Teer’s order under Prohibition enforcement aims. Agents recovered three lids valued at 4900 dollars and two barrels of whisky. Police say the raid was to curb illicit liquor sales amid rising violations.
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Det
Pilice Tras
Mayor & M. Teer
Wemite
Home Made Desserts Featured At Odd Dinner Event
A fragmented report notes desserts and drinks at a New England dinner event with mentions of kitchen staff, guests, and uncertain references to agencies. The text is garbled but hints at a formal announcement or public notice about offerings and preparation.
Board of Aldermen In Session Tonight To Elect President
The Aldermen meet to elect a president and discuss city matters. The session will consider budgets and street extensions, with members voting on appointments and related urban projects.
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Board of Aldermen
Argentine Proposal Before Assembly Faces Absence
The first Argentine proposal before the assembly is delayed as sponsors are absent. Leaders urge Argentina to correct its error, insisting the delegation must participate for survey and debate.
Sixty-Sixth Congress to Convene for Final Session Today
Washington December 5 The 66th Congress will convene at noon tomorrow for its third and final session with expected attendance including President-elect Harding at the Senate session and the presentation of President Wilsons annual message. Uncertainty hovered over whether Harding would arrive and respond to the Senate roll call and whether Wilson would deliver his message in person or send it to Congress. The session will focus on international affairs and reconstruction, with federal appropriations and budget figures also anticipated, including estimates around 4000 million dollars.
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Senate
Wilson
Congress
Houston
Worl
Washington
66Th
Bedford
Capitol
Waders
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Aeasian
Menarangy
Vals
New London police raid liquor and men incident
Police officers conducted a raid in New London seizing liquor and detaining several men. Warranted searches and arrests involved local residents, with authorities reporting multiple suspects and evidence recovered at the scene.
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New London
Puritan Sabbath Advocate Threatened in East Drangron
Fragmentary OCR text reports threats aimed at a Puritan Sabbath Advocate in East Drangron. It mentions Rev. Henry W Bowley and references alleged intimidation or danger, but readable details are sparse and unclear.
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East Drangron
Henry W
Bowley
Téleara
Mob Storms Jail Leaves One Dead and Several Hurt
A mob attacked a jail near Wise, causing one death and multiple injuries. Reports describe the assault as sudden with guards and inmates involved, while authorities investigate the motive and identify participants among local groups and unnamed agitators.
Negro Lynched in Tulsa by Mob of Fifty
A mob of about fifty men lynched a Black man in Tulsa Oklahoma. The incident occurred in the city streets and drew attention from local authorities and witnesses. Details on motive and identification were limited in the report.
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Tulsa
Okla
Prominent Citizens Back $2.7 Million School Bond Plan
At a United Church Forum, Fire Commissioner Brennan, Dr. Alfred C. Fones, Judge John S. Pullman, and School Board members urged a $2.7 million bond issue to relieve overcrowding, build a new East Bridgeport high school, replace aged schools, and centralize the normal school. They called on the Board of Aldermen to seek legislative power, citing poor ventilation, overcrowding, and half-time systems threatening education.
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Alfred C. Fones
John 5. Pullman
Board of Education
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Bridgeport
South Avenue
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Grand Street
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Street
Whittier
Longfellow
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Board of Aldermen
Greece votes on return of former king Constantine
Voters in Greece cast an overwhelming yes in the referendum on Constantine potentially abdicating in favor of Prince George. Balloting, not secret, occurred in Athens with reports of calm voting and no major incidents.
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Constantine
Prince George
Athens
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Syana
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Smyrns
Thrace
Constantine Confident His People Will Support Him
Constantine and his household remain confident that a plebiscite in Greece will endorse his rule. Foreign adviser Sereit notes contingency plans and cautions a delay beyond Monday if public sentiment shifts.
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Greeks in Constantinople oppose plebiscite
A Greek church meeting in Constantinople reports widespread vote manipulation in a plebiscite. The note alleges tens of known persons were barred from voting and cites Allied protests over the conduct.
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Constantinople
Causes fatal harm woman burns bishop mconnell for two sons
A confusing report describes a woman who caused fatal harm and burned a bishop named MConnell, with references to two sons and socialization of industry. Authorities detained two arrestees as the case proceeds amid unclear details from Youngstown.
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Committee Named To Probe British Rule in India
A convention of Friends for Freedom denounces colonial rule as exploitation and calls for self determination. The committee will investigate Britain’s empire in Ireland, India, and South Africa and its global impact. Senator Norris of Nebraska and Indian independence figures discuss issues. Dr Sekthankar and others address goals and reforms.
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Tieh Omistule
Friends
British Empire
Gibert EB. Row
Ahairsian
Ireland
South Africa
Skeleton of Man With Hat and Shoes Found in Newtown
A skeletal remains of a man wearing a hat and shoes were found near a house in Newtown near the Housatonic river. Sheriff Marna Rated said investigators would continue work tomorrow at the nearby nervax house about a mile from the discovery site.
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Devon
Giacovera
Housatonic
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Irish Speaker Urges Congress To Honor Wilson
Irish speaker urged Congress to honor President Wilson and uphold his policies. The crowd in New York heard appeals linked to Treland and the League of Nations amid discussions of Irish questions and American aid to allies.
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Wilson
Oory
New York
Treland
Paris
Katherine Gilmose
Mars
Terence MacSiviney
Treiman
Laney
Wishevine
League of Nations
Mrs MacSwiney Attends Mass at Cathedral in New York
Mrs MacSwiney attends mass in St Patrick's Cathedral New York during her reception in America. A crowd gathers to greet the party including Mr Martel Mage Swiney and officials such as Valera, Arama epubito, and secretary Me. Day Gatner as they arrive for the ceremony. Continued on page.
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America
Martel Mage
Ste. Patrick's
Valera
Arama Epubito
Gatner
Edtrance
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