Fourth Arrest Emerges in Bridgeport Murder Case
Police arrest Leonard Gabriello 31, butcher, in Norwalk as a material witness in the murder of Harry Rossignol 24 of 409 Capitol avenue. Investigators doubt a stranger killed the youth, suggesting he may have been stabbed by someone at the East End party.
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Harry Rossignol
Capitol Avenue
Willard and
Pembroke Streets
Norwalk
Steight
Leonard
Gabrielle
East End
Hossigno
Branch of the Peace
Rossignol
James Bray
Wheeler
J. J. Gerrity
Antonin Vocola
Gabriello
Bridgeport
Gas Poisoning Threatens Life Of Man Believed George McMahon
A man of about 23, initially identified as George Duffy, is gravely ill from gas poisoning at 142 East Main Street. Papers found suggest his name is George McMahon and that he has a sister, Mrs. Mary O'Brien. He lies unconscious at Bridgeport Hospital as doctors apply respiration and advanced care.
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George McMahon
East Main Street
George Duffy
Mary O'Brien
McMahon
Bridgeport
Simonds
J. A. Maxwell
Mrs H Ford Dies. Bridgeport Charity Leader
Mrs H H Ford a Bridgeport charity worker and city Charities board member died at home after two weeks of pneumonia and complications. A charter member of many groups she helped lead Red Cross drives and tag days during war. Survived by husband Michael H Ford son Marty brother and other relatives. Captain Edward Cronan attended the death in Naugatuck.
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Michael H. Ward
Board of Charities
Main Street
wat @erlock
Ford
Bridgeport
Wilson
Ctty Charities Department
Red Cross
Bristol
St. Vincents Day Nursery
Ladies of Charity
SS Vincent de Paul
Travellers Aid
National Catholi Charities , Conference
Connecticut Stuute Conference
National Catholic Welfare Council
the County Board of Visitors
Michael HH. Ford
Marty, M. Ford
Patrick T. Martin
Ani
Anna May Martin
Clement J. Maretin
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Hartford
Bankruptcy case reveals vanished goods from Mast Knila Tea Co
Sensational bankruptcy hearing shows vast quantities of tea company goods and furniture disappeared after being stored in a local warehouse. Witnesses describe purchases and quick disposal of rugs and other items, with the president William J H Bensel blamed amid liabilities around 50 000. Joint receivers appointed in West India Wen case. hearings set for December 2.
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Mast Knila Tea Company
Main Street
Wiliam Jh.bensel
Salomon Badeseh
West India Wen Company
Rudesch
Ndwin
Thomas
United States Court
New Haven
Alexander L. Delaney
David Sirouse
Sirouse
Joseph Weissman
John W. Ean
Las
Banks
Judge Nicholson
Frank S. Vohen
Moreupen
Jdwin L. Garvin
Ly, & Court of New York
Hartford
Jacob K. Klein
Morris Salil
East India Tea Company
Badeach
Denis Kfeller
Teller ® Bros
Mainstreet
Samuel Bernstein
Kellar
East India
Badeseh
Main
Omes Street
Tarra Avenue
William IT
Zenzel
Fiatches
Thousands Are Made Homeless By Rising Floods in South
Floods across parts of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi cause heavy property damage and loss of life. Tens of thousands displaced as railroad lines, power plants, and streets flood. Tallapoosa dam impacts Montgomery area. Mobile business district flooded. Meridian reports about a thousand homeless with rail service suspended.
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South
Atlanta
sGa
Creorgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Teppia
Tallahoosa
Montgomery
Mobile
Meridian
Ats Ore
Navy urged to reach parity by 1925 in board report
The General Board urged rapid naval expansion in a 1921 program, calling for two battleships, a battle cruiser, twelve scout cruisers, five submarine leaders, and six submarines. It argued the United States must attain parity with the world's strongest navies by 1924, stressing protection of coasts and a growing merchant marine, and noting the lesson of speed and heavy armament learned in World War I.
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Washington
General Board
Fortilla
Polley
Daniels
Department
Chicago Favored To Host 1920 Republican Convention
Washington Dec 9 Chicago remains the favorite to be the 1920 Republican convention city though St Louis boosters argue they have a fighting chance. Missouri backers push for talks with committee members as Chicago confidants dispute a formal St Louis bid. Dates discussed May be moved to June 8 to ease weekend congestion. Presidential contenders including Wood and London officials press their cases while backers of Watson Harding and others lobby the committee.
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Shington
Chicago
Republican Party
National Committee
St. Louis
Missouri City
Hey
St. Ivouls Pardains
Convailtes
Hoae
Leonard Wood
Frank
London
Washington
James Z. Watson
Iating
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Failure to Accept Plan Will Put Union Labor in Bad Light
In Indianapolis the United Mine Workers meet to consider President Wilson s plan to end the coal strike. John L Lewis says nothing after adjournment but notes the matter remains under consideration as officials prepare to reconvene at 9 30 tomorrow morning. The committee includes four international and district officials and members of the executive board and scale committee.
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Wilson
Iso
Secretary of Labor
Persia
Miuke
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Air Workers’ Organization
Wic
Lewis
Ganization
William Green
Palmer
Fnally
Eereral Committee
Grand Jury
Ames
Atte
L. Ert
Slack
Anderson
Bowen
Accessba
Ing
W! x
Williamson
Lewis Green
Gener
Indianapolia
Armny
Tond
Hierrow
2Ident
Park Board Seeks 100,000 to Repair Steeplechase Bridge
Park officials presented a plan to allocate 100000 for repairs to the Steeplechase Bridge approach at Steeplechase Island. George M. Baines, president, said 20000 is needed immediately to satisfy U S engineers for clearing the channel and making the bridge safe. The Board of Apportionment will be asked for 100900 to secure the structure and prevent navigation hazards.
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Park Board
Jie
Eames
U.S
Itowlis
Bridgeport
Wannes
Board of Apportionment
United States
Cemminsgloner Holzer
T. A Scott Company
Board of Recreation
Llase
Tinkham Blames Sugar Shortage on Wilson
Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts blamed President Wilson for the sugar shortage. He told the House that American consumers could have saved from 60 million to 546 million dollars if the sugar equalization board’s fall plan to take control of the Cuban crop had been followed. He also attacked Attorney General Palmer and urged action by Congress.
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Washington
Wilson
Tinkham
Massachusetts
Honge Today
Sugar Equalization Board
Palmer
Congress
Vinkhaim
Coal Restrictions in New England Effective Today
Boston Dec 9 The New England coal sub committee chair James J Storrow announced new federal fuel regulations would take effect tomorrow across New England The railroads are advised to keep curtailed schedules to build coal reserves Antwerp clerks strike in progress Port workers strike continues with general calm prevailing
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Boston
Indianapolis
James J. Storrow
New England
Storrowy
Antwerp
Anetwrhrp
Previnlia
Miners Push Convention To Decide Wage Settlement
After adjournment, opposition to the President's 14 percent wage proposal centers on whether another United Mine Workers general convention session is required to validly end the strike. Palmer announced a plan appointing a wage commission with a miner and a mine operator to balance living costs and coal prices, while miners' leaders discussed the measure with the Attorney General and Labor officials.
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United Mine Workers
Clevueland
Palmer
Palmer Telegram Triggers False Coal Settlement Report
Washington dispatch notes tense Indianapolis talks on President Wilson’s settlement plan for the coal strike. A Palmer message to the White House was misread as miners agreeing to the plan, prompting premature headlines while Garfield and officials declined comment. The proposed wage rise and coal use restrictions remained unchanged.
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Washington
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers’ Union
Wilson
White House
Fuel Administration
Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Garfield
India
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Edward Cronan
Naugatuck, Conn
Mrs. Michael
H. Ford
East India Co
Show Room
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