Lindbergh Speeds Toward Mexico City Through Rain
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh, piloting the Spirit of St Louis, pressed toward Mexico City despite dark skies and showers. Reports from Tallulah to Knoxville traced his flight path toward Texas and the Gulf, with sightings by dispatchers and towns along the route. President Calderas declared a national holiday in Mexico in his honor as crowds awaited his arrival.
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Mexico Proclaims Lindbergh Day National Holiday
Mexico City reports President Calles declares Wednesday a national holiday to honor Charles Lindbergh. Government offices close, festivals planned, and a presidential welcome with military parade and embassy reception outlined for his arrival. Ambassadors from Brazil, France, and Belgium invited guests.
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Belgium
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Oklahoma House Meant Secret Session At Hotel
Oklahoma Senate met in a secret session at a downtown hotel as guards held back the capitol. Impeachment charges against Governor Henry Johnston and two officials were prepared by a board of managers. Debate, pajama attire, and a makeshift chamber characterized the unusual proceedings.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma Senate
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Senate
Willamson
Fred Branson
State Supreme Court
Harry B Cordell
State Board of Agriculture
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Lindbergh Flight Sighted Near Texas Border
At Kelly Field San Antonio authorities asked residents of Point Isabel to fire flares after midnight to guide Colonel Charles A Lindbergh on his flight toward Mexico City. Aviators estimated he would reach near daybreak, and Point Isabel would be the last American sighting before he entered Mexico.
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Texas
Associated Press
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Charles A Lindbergh
Mexico City
Lindbergh
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Building Board Blocks Station At Corner Refused Permit
The Building Board of Commissioners rejected a permit for a Texas company gasoline station at Noble avenue and Putnam street. Otto F Burghart applied, advised by City Attorney A L DeLaney, but requires Board of Appeals approval to build in the residence zone. May seek injunction if needed. Mayor Behrens had previously granted permission after board denial. Attorney Clifford B Wilson represents nearby property owners.
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Putnam Street
Board of Building Commissioners
Otto F Burghart
A L DeLaney
Burghart
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Building Department
Behrens
Clifford B Wilson
Wilson
Corer
Morris Rome
Barnum Avenue
Frank Santo
Arthur Sttreet
Susan Clark
Courage Ha
Lindley Street
E Simonsen
Mentz Street
Charles Piste
Hallett Street
Wilton Street
Alvin
Moulton
Residents awaken at companys gall gas scare in Danbury
Danbury reports of a gas pressure drop caused by Danbury and Bethel Gas and Electric Light Company plant changes. Pilot lights went out citywide and residents were urged to shut off gas or relight pilots. Telephones rang as homes were alerted, some relighting failed and alarms spread. Dec 13 Danbury and Hartford. Senator George P McLean not committed to run again per Henry Roraback remarks in Washington.
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Danbury and Bethel Gas and Electric Light Company
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Hartfort
George P McLean
Henry Roaback
Washington
M. Roraback
Republican State Central Committee
Rombick
Tammany Hall Decides to Remain Downtown
Tammany Hall, led by George Wolvany, announced plans to keep the new Democratic headquarters at Seventeenth Street and Union Square. The facility will be a Colonial style hall with an auditorium for about 1200, reflecting the party's choice to stay downtown rather than move uptown.
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Associated Press
Tammany Hall
George Wolvany
Tammany
Seventeenth Street
Union &Squar Justra
Tom
Duce Olgany
Etreet
Union Equaie
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Stimson Accepts Philippines Post After Coolidge Urges
Former Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson agrees to take the Philippines post following urging from President Calvin Coolidge. He was described as a friend of former President Woodrow Wilson and had long been tied to foreign policy circles.
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Coolidge
Philippines
Washington
Associated Press
Henry L Stimson
New York
Leonard Wood
Philippine Island
Senate
Manila
Philippine
Davis
War Department
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Mr Stimson
Islands
Flood Is Named Acting Police Head in Ridgeport Case
Chief Patrick J Flanagan of Ridgeport dies after overwork during the hunt for the Phantom Stabber. Doctors cite angina pectoris and heart failure, saying long hours and denial of rest contributed to the fatal attack. Flanagan had urged a leave of absence amid the high pressure police campaign.
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Police Superintendent Stricken. Flood Acting Head Named
The Police Commissioners met in emergency at the Algonquin club and named Assistant Superintendent Thomas H. Flood as acting superintendent until a successor is chosen. Patrick J. Flanagan died yesterday morning. Flood has served since 2001, rising from sergeant in 1917 to lieutenant in 1919. Names of Wheeler and Burdick discussed as possible successors. discussion of a 1920 appointment recalled.
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Board of Police Commissoners
Thomas H. Flood
Patrick J. Flanages
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Arthur F Connor
Alfred W Burdick
George 8. Hill
Richard H Murphy
New York
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Stephen F Boucher
Samuel Dawe
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John H Redgava
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Tain Wheeler
Wilsom
James Ramsey
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Bask
Peter H Hall
James A. Walkerer
Phillip T Blahafield
Connor
Flansgem
Luddy
Police Board
Nationalists Recapture Canton Amid Heavy Casualties
Khanghal Dec 18. Nationalists recaptured Canton after a night encircling attack. About 3000 killed as fighting raged near police headquarters held by Communist forces with some Russians. Chinese navy fired from gunboats with 12 pounders and machine guns. some estimates push deaths toward 4000.
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Canton
Emergency staffer on police board held amid tensions
Chaos unfolds as Supe Flanagan, a key emergency staffer, is held, with reports noting the police chief failed to follow medical advice during the slabber case. Flanagan’s appointment under a Republican administration is questioned amid staff turmoil and injury claims.
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Danbury Trade School Dismissals Spark Confusion
Danbury officials inform George Wanzer and George Husk that both carpentry leaders are dismissed effective January 1 1928 with no stated reason. The ex serviceman Wanzer and assistant Husk plan to appeal to the State Board of Education as they seek clarification. Everett Packard leads the school. requests for comment were not answered.
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Danblea
Danbury
George L Wanger
George Husk
Wanzer
Husk
Swoon
Frederick J Trinder
Pele
Wanger
Husk Hae
State Board of Education
Marines
Everett Packard
Achnol
Tiederick J Titonde
Hartford
Meredith
Mere Ulchle
Aducedon
Flanagan Hurt By Rumor Circulated About Police
Bridgeport police superintendent Patrick J. Flanagan faced rumors that the force knew the stabber’s identity and would not arrest him. His death from heart disease followed years of hard work, motorcycle patrol expansion, and high standards in the department. He oversaw major arrests in the stabber case, Acme Shear bombing, Father Dahmer, payroll robberies, and international fugitives.
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Dominick DePasquale
Leonard
Ronardo DeProsio
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Hubert Dahmer
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Israel
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Bridgepont
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