Brooklyn Woman Kills Doctor Over Assault Claim
Mrs. Trisa Raizen, wife of a Brooklyn toy maker, says she killed Dr. Abraham Westein in his Bedford Avenue office after he allegedly assaulted her on the eve of her wedding. She says the doctor attacked her, she resisted, and her act followed a long history of troubling conduct. She was questioned by the district attorney and held for examination as details emerge.
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New York
Trisia Raizen
Brookyn
Armarn Lewin
Brooklyn
Abraham Westein
Bedford Avenue
Wistries
Dr. Glickstein
Brooks
Friends of Trish Freedom Name Boyle President
John J. Boyle elected president of the Friends of Irish Freedom for the coming year. The largely attended meeting was held at the A. Q. H. Hall on Washington Avenue with unanimous backing for Boyle. Officials named include Secretary Conor and Director of Publicity Thomas Treetor, with trustees Mrs. Alice Li, Mrs. Whiherina Barry, Cunningzent, and John J. Oeil.
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John J. Boyle
Friends of Irish Fidom
St AL
A. Q. H. Hall
Washington Avenue
Gore
Peppric
Dent
Aon
Orater
Gannat J. Conor
Thomas Treetor
Simnetty Lane
Devine
Alice Li
Whiherina Barry, Cunningzent
Juha J. Oeil
Curley Elected Mayor of Boston in Close Vote
Boston selects James Curley as mayor in a tight Plurality race. Election results show Curley narrowly ahead of rival candidates with a decisive edge recorded by local officials.
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Curley
Boston
Rbaston
Mass
Ter
Permier
James
Surey
Murphy
Éoner
Charles
War veterans and French nuns wait in vain here to see Foch
Hundreds of Badgenorters waited at a rail station yesterday afternoon for Marshal Foch and a French nun to arrive or appear. The crowd included veterans and local scouts who hoped for a brief glimpse but left disappointed as no sighting occurred. The event, tied to wartime memory, drew a somber turnout with little spectacle beyond anxious anticipation.
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Foch
Mou Anu
Chevaux
American Legion
Marshal
Facl
Sta
Meats Rise as Packers Strike Impacts Bridgeport
The packers strike disrupts meat supplies in Bridgeport with deliveries 18 to 20 cars short of normal. Local wholesalers report shortages in beef and pork while poultry shipments near weekday arrivals spark doubts of relief. Next week's orders already filed as workers' action continues.
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Meidale
Bridgeport
Woodivall
Regular sailings to Irish Free State announced
News from New York reports a planned fleet of five passenger ships under the American flag operated by the Shipping Board. The Centennial Blue will sail from New York to Ireland, with the other vessels pausing at Princestown Greenstown on routes to and from London.
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Nig Yorik
Run Ink
Todey
Plant of Lime Co at Boardman Swept by Flames
A three story hydration building housing valuable machinery at the Plant of Lime Co in Boardman was destroyed by fire. The blaze began in the origin area and spread to the carbonate kilns, burning the roof and causing extensive damage despite efforts by the New Milford fire department. Seven limestone kilns escaped serious damage. The company operates from Danbury with offices in New England.
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OF Lime CO
Boardman
Ger
Bs—Ierenisht
New England Time Company
Bone
New Finglans
Danbury
Creman Unica
Vahipbl Machiner
Seven Arrests In Wake Of Coffee House Gambling Ring
Seven men were arrested late last night at a coffee house on 88 North Washington Avenue CNM inmeed. Proprietor Edward Messina was released on a hand of Slap. Patrons reportedly spent about 40 dollars.
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North Washington
CNM
Edward Messina
Havens Named Leader of City Republican Club
Colonel Elmer F. Havens was acclaimed to lead the reorganized Republican party in the 7th district after a meeting on Norman Street. Judge Paul J. Miller spoke for the club, presenting Havens with a silver loving cup as proper tribute.
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Fifth District Club
United Party
Glmer Fy. Havens
Republican Pty
Itith
Cla
Norman Shreet Lagt
Vance
Gol
Mavens
Sheff Folin Maloney
Elih
Paul J. Miller
Nans Yewra
Tevnity Mint
Rtndy Assacivona
Civ
DAIL TO ACT ON IRISH PACT TODAY
Irish parliament to decide on pact amid secrecy. De Valera faces pressure with no plebiscite. leaders debate response and possible split if pact approved. Nationalist factions discuss risks to the Irish front and British influence as votes loom.
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DAIL
de Valera
Pact
Olethar Gelrith
Increased Fares Top Public Meeting Highlights
A movement to curb fires in Bridgenort gathered support after a Bridgeport incident raised safety concerns. The Bridgeport Evening meeting, led by the Men’s Association of the Seeniie Hoel, discussed preventing a repeat of the New Tavern disaster where six people died.
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Ahi
Bridgenort
Seeniie
Ridgeport
Tay
Brie
Bridgepornt
Five Entombed in Satanic Coal Mine
A garbled dispatch reports five entombed workers in a coal mine with scattered unreadable names and partial phrases. The fragmentary text mentions explosions and rescue attempts, with unclear locations and authorities.
Norwalk Police Tied to Crime Ring Seven Arrested
Seven men were arrested in a Norwalk case linked to a city police department. State police report an automobile theft and a homicide conspiracy, with further arrests expected as officials probe police influence and department efficiency amid claims of lax conditions.
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Police Dept. OF
Norwalk
Lee Stoke
Win Ming
Cartain
Pultee
Momonissioner Neeier
Galvin Ja. Bivlon
Hres
Daylight Thieves Busy in Bridgeport Stores
A spate of daytime thefts hit Bridgeport as housewives shopped for Christmas gifts. Five robberies reported yesterday include two women entering an apartment at 134 Washington Avenue, escaping via a fire escape after grabbing jewelry and other items. Jewelry valued around 200 dollars disappeared from the Fred Bleksiter house at 224 Ranke Avenue, while a break in at the Lafayette Street apartments yielded no valuable items. A man loitered at Leavis Bowman’s shoe store on Main Street, selected shoes, and fled with the ruse of fitted rubber heels, slipping away amid a crowd.
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Bridgeport
Welile
Waashington
Yeaterday
D. Beahelis
Beaheld
Leavis Bowman
Elie
Main Street
Hungary Signs Treaty With U S
A historic accord is announced between Hungary and the United States, aiming to establish lasting peace and cooperation. Officials from Budapest and Washington discuss mutual goals, trade, and security arrangements shaping postwar relations.
Bribery Probe Set to Expand as Inquiry Advances
A high level official pledged the bribery investigation will continue to the limit, with all possible information explored. The statement stressed that the probe will proceed despite political pressure, as authorities weigh next steps and potential interi entions.
State's Attorney Cummings to probe aldermanic bribe today
State's Attorney Homer Cummings will begin a direct inquiry at the County Courthouse to identify those who prompted Alderman Edward T. Hamilton to attempt a bribe to swing the presidency of the Common Council. The probe, announced after a Stratfield hotel briefing with City Prosecutor Garlick, will call multiple witnesses, including Eugene C. J. Kells and John W. Hibbert, as missing ballots and bribery charges are explored.
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Homer
Cummings
Edward T. Hamilton
Common Council
Stratfield Hotel
E. Earle Garlick
Umon Council
Cummings Ward
Eugene C.J. Kells
John W. Hibbert
Itnesses
Marle Garlick
Alfred Veness
Ftate
Awermen
Tred
Gute
Chat
Cummingy
Japan Accepts 5-5-3 Naval Ratio Conditional
Washington dispatch reports Japan signaling conditional acceptance of the five five three naval ratio with a final settlement nearing. A later naval Biz Three meeting said only one minor point remained unsettled as talks touched on with drawals, leases, and potential four power treaties to reach Senate.
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Washington
Associated Press
Japan
Seancime
Washington Dexolations
Blanton
Negotia- Lione
Senate
Pacific
Tormpal Rentias
Topdine
Pardimggis
Man admits guilt in murder of wife in October shooting
A defendant pleaded guilty to murder in the fatal shooting of his wife on October 20. Through his counsel he sought to avoid harsher penalties by testifying and entering the plea in court, with Judge presiding and the case proceeding to sentencing.
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Mepdebtown
Lrederick Tires
Ory Bts
Cowal Lekur
Bunering Court
Atuke
Iren
Ina
Labor Board Sets Ten Hour Day Across Industry
A confused notice reports the labor board deciding on a ten hour workday with provisions and enforcement details. It references workers, employers, and a period of adjustment, noting authority and expected compliance timelines. The fragment mentions universities and labor relations but lacks clear names or locations.
Boston investors bid to buy New Haven stock holdings
A minority Boston and Maine shareholders group offered to purchase about 27,000 shares of the Boston and Maine interests held by the New Haven railroad. Attorney General Daugherty presided at the hearing to review the government’s Sherman Act decree of 1914 affecting the New Haven and its subsidiaries. The gov is to decide by January 1 whether to demand sale or modify the decree to permit retention. The bid emphasizes restoring holdings to original owners if the decree is adjusted.
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Boston
Mass
Des
Boston and
Auine
New York, Neaven and Hertford Railroad
Jorney
Daugherty
H Haven
Vielsdon
Sherman Got
Psubsi TL
New Haven
Io Boston
Ifaine
Hartford
Washington
Holdine
Tha
Supplementa
Hs Holdings
Ers
Ams
Conrad Wy. Crooter
Department of Justice
Etayute
Ffaren
Bar Te Wregent
End of saloons in Bridgeport sparks push for jail terms
Over 75 saloons in Bridgeport have closed in 16 days prompting Prosecuting Attorney I. Earle Garlick to urge higher courts to affirm jail sentences for violators of the state liquor law. Police Superintendent Patrick J. Flaca and local officials weigh harsher penalties as court debates continue. Local conditions and the Mequon Grani case color the discussions in Criminal Common Pleas Court.
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Bridge
Patrick J. Flaca
Russoir
I. Earle Garlick
Bridgeport
Garlick
Seulenges
Br. Garlick
John Jh. Booth
Tower Court
Judea Rooth
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Rerk
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Tero
Istrime
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Wiliam Brenman
Jacob Bertino
Wood Street
Gertino
Michael Sereno
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Woonale
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Zicvan
East 128Th Street
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Third Avenue
Terence Seelst
Second Avenue
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Krilaman
Rast Day Street
Brook
Hungary
U. S
Buda
New Haven Road
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Midori Yuniion
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Déveloganenes
Miednatenes
Great Britain
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Labor Board
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