Radio cuts losses at sea prompt rise of safety calls
New York dispatch notes 1920s sea disasters led by hurricanes and shipwrecks. Wireless operators emerge as heroes as SOS signals save crews and ships. Lloyds reports hundreds of vessels lost in early year while insurance rates adjust. The Manchester Producer drama illustrates dangers when steerage gear fails and cargo must be dumped to survive.
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New York
Steg Ims
Radio
Hves
Lloyds
Joon
Agalrat
Perio
Havana
South Atlantic Seaboard
Royal Humane Society
Capetown
Atlantic
Roosevelt
England
House of Commons
Manchester
Azores
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promises Fast Relief
A Nebraska man recalls three nights of wakefulness caused by a persistent cough and credits Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with easing his family's coughs. The ad-like prose touts the remedy as economical, widely available, and effective for coughs and colds.
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Nebraska
Foley
Himerif
New York to Paris Flight Planned by All-American Engineers
An all-metal transatlantic air voyage is being prepared by All-American Engineers, a coalition of expert mechanical engineers. Major Edmund Burke Cairns designed the aircraft with a new K. V. Stevens engine claimed to weigh 610 pounds and deliver 2,000 horsepower. Mrs Stevens has been invited to participate in the planned early spring test.
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New York
Bay State Men Killed as Deer Season Closes
Massachusetts deer season ends with two immediate fatalities. A hunter at Anderson Ridge, Eugene Deradise, died when his gun discharged near his home. Alfred Wade, a resident of West Spring, was fatally struck by a stray bullet during the closing night. Police report ongoing investigations into the accidents.
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BAY State
Mass
Stern Petty
RY Lin
Sana Weis
Pett
Alfred Wade
Radio Program Schedule Showcases Broad Bridgeport Lineup
A densely packed listing outlines daily radio programming across multiple stations. Highlights include children’s lessons, piano performances by Joseph Luciano, a variety of orchestral acts, health exercises, market updates, talks with Gov. A. EK Smith, and evening dance orchestras across stations like WIZ KEW YOU and WHN New York.
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Julian Heath
Popuuinter J
Kiely
Financial Sunmuery
John B. Bante
Surrey
A. EK Smith
Joseph Hioute
Plaartst
Charlotte Garrison
John 1. White
Tal AL
Pent Ho Wath
Tose Werry
Herbert
Tinner
Muxie
Nuah Swayne
Columbia University
Howe
Tuli
Little Symphony Orchestra
Hag
Necome
Valel Heckinai
Rseville
Dance Orchestra
WSIC
New York
Hermin Neuman
Tam—Market
Hive Aleims
Ard Deporte
L. Nascher
Ehawship
Raile Arthus
M—tTalk
Ion J. H. Banton
Commercial Law League
Charles M. Whitman
Willam D i Juthrie
Samuel Seabury
Ely Rownberg
Alaris
WLWL
Ralph Joyce
James ‘M. Gillis
Teter J. Dolin
James Montague
Ylulink
Ite
WBNY
Bonys
Naxophone Extet
Clifford Udets
Hilon
Moore
Glenn
Saxophone Wexte
R. Kit
Noseltien
P. Kearney
Anton and
Rudden
ESL
Cantey
Ronga VM
H. Hanft
Trielers Chub
J. Stretch
Polyphonians
WGYV
Schenectady
Froduce
Tashea
Tharethy Petarnun
Yeporta
Nowa Ztomw
Newark
Ennembie
P M
ML Wathey
Muremile
Anta Claus
Ance Oychtseen
A.V. Kaltenvors
Bia
P.al
Sarah Walter
Piavdat
Helen O'Lima
Culoratura
Marence Wessen
Plaust
Frank Achambach
Ar Thertst
WOR
WAAM
Happy Hour
Lodasl
Ain Fellmeth
Reghna Ritter
MCA Hour Lance Orchestra
L. Kerk
Daner
Alda
Tanco Orchestra
Pittsburgh
Wenthye
Minuner
University of Pittsburgh
Search Continues For New Canaan Man Gone 13 Days
Stamford December 12 special report says George R. Johnson a 69 year old carpenter who vanished from his New Canaan residence November 24 remains missing. He left $150 and belongings behind and was believed to have left to attend a business matter. Johnson in good health and sound mind wore his best clothing. His son Arthur with the Darien Review reports broadcasts and police inquiries yield no word. He is brother to Mrs Ella Merritt of Bridgeport with other relatives in New York Shelton and Bristol. This is the third elderly local disappearance in recent weeks following James Brown found in Madison and Nicholas Daquill drowned in Long Island Sound.
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Stamford
George R. Johnson
Carpenter
New Canaan
Johnson
Howard Ward
East Avenue
Arthur
Darien Review
Brugeport
Oss
Ella F. Merritt
Ogden Street
Bridgeport
New York
Shelton
Bristol
Mr. Johnson
James Brown
Madison
Nicholas Daquill
Long Island Sound
Money orders to Britain led Hartford Sweden Germany Italy
Bridgeport post office reports the largest share of international money orders to Great Britain. Sweden ranks second, with Germany and Italy third and fourth. Hartford officials note Christmas remittances to foreign countries rose 20 percent over 1925, with Sweden receiving the most orders followed by Ireland.
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Bridgeport
Great Britain
Leon Caton
Sweden
Germany
Italy
Tiartford
Der
Tlartford
John & Birjen
Hartford Post Office
Ireland
McDermott Trial Testimony Ready in Canton Murder Case
Canton Ohio December report says after six months investigation the state will present the murder case against Patrick Eugene McDermott, first of three co-defendants. Prosecution claims McDermott was an underworld hireling in a counter attack against editor Don R. Mellott's crusade. Defense argues McDermott did not kill Mellott and may not know the conspirators. Thirteen jurors are sequestered over the weekend, with only the memories of a Friday trip to the murder scene as evidence so far.
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Canton
Don R. Mellett
State
Anu
C McClintock
Patrick Eugene McDermott
Organized Vice
EF 1
Mills
James Eimstey
Homer Co. Durand
MeeDermott
Mellett
Guara
Myrdar
Massachusetts World War losses top six thousand records
Boston December 12 AP Casualties from World War I in Massachusetts surpassed six thousand, trailing only New York, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania among American states. The 26th Yankee Division led New England with 13,664 total losses, including 11,388 wounded, 1,587 killed in action, and 694 deaths from wounds. Connecticut reported 6,262. Maine 1,?. New Hampshire 1,264. Rhode Island 8. Vermont 7.
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Boston
Massachusetts
New York
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
France
New England
Connecticut
Maine
New Hampshire
Rhodes
Vermont
New Haven County Finds Purchase To Resolve Land Row
New Haven County yesterday acquired Dr. Francis Reilly's property on shared Street beside the county courthouse for 216000. The fee stands at 3900 in excess of earlier county offers, with commissioner Sanford noting prior discussions and that the county had previously offered 210000.
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New Stave Dee
New Haven County
Francis Reilly
Hared Street
Tlis County Court House
Edward M. Dore
Tn Reilly
John Ww
Sanford
Tamien
Tr. Killy
al Droe
Con Missioners
Three Days Cough Signal Prompts Creomulsion Claim
A vintage advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a two action remedy for persistent coughs colds and throat troubles. It claims creosote heals inflamed membranes while inhibiting germ growth and promises relief and refund if not effective. It cites has medical authority and lists uses for bronchial asthma bronchitis and respiratory diseases.
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Beltimore
Jmb
the Co
Barnum
Reg
Paris
Joseph Luciano
Dorothy Labdell
Moprally
Uniyen
Te Bu
Aynjo Maierlaivecs
Titine Orchestra
WGBY
Ck Coles
Lub Bradley
Jack Cohen
Jck Cohan
Planiat
Salvatore Dle Cho
Walter Wenger
Deenle
Margaret Sprague
Centralto
Lillian Biehler
Fprow
Corey Concert
WHN
Newa
Gallis
William Bekeleff
WHN Radio Music Club
Meloiy Banthox
Democratic
Qindys Jordan
Tracy Au Dougherty
Haninett
Towle
WMCA
Jark Cohen
Hoh Langston
Batty Lee
Nonge
la Roy Montesanto
Polly
Kilward French
Dilly Tony
Dick Robertson
Josephine McCormark
Montena Ramblers
WRNY
Josephine Drake
Bock
Killy Krumholtz
Dlelen Hjatprin
Jack Sherman
Joe Orchestra
Kakacpo
Sernaburk
H. Nichotes Society
Governor Moore
Hendricka
Othe Durkaon
Robert Langston
J. Finator
Kalerhie
Sopra
BIS
Binke
Hagar
Knickerbaker Grill Hakinos
Val Stebig
Blane Mancott
Albert
Berlit
Backtone
Jeu
Kay Merit
Hattie
Farses
de Little
Jhnner Music
Pal Pellimeth
Federick A. Staiger
Tric Kane
Dlltley
McGrath
WR2
Springfield
ODM
Broadway
Troubadorg
Mmac Radio Foran
Grebestra
Jeroaine Demers
Routon
Wc4e
Pittspurgt
WCAP
Washington
WRC
WEBH
Chivago
WIAK
Providence
WCSH
Portland
WMAQ
Chicago
WCAR
WFI
Philadelphia
XYW
WIAO
WLW
Cincinnati
KOA
Denver
WBAL
Naltimone
WEET
Aphingfield
WOO
Worcester
Louisvillie
Kansas City
aQd
Lansing
Lockport
WENR
Dathhorm
WGR
Aui
Britain
Mdermott
Smith-Murray
Fairfield
Sizes Co
Panty
Chee
Mir
OVC
Eai Mh
Maia
Zes Faust
Alwars
Rewemaer
Jewelry Store
HEART
Reidé Todd
Main ST
Diamonds
the Electric Shop
Ars
APEX
The
United Muminating Co
Broad Street
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