Crime Wave Grows as Officials Seek United Action
New York City faces a rising tide of murders hold ups and assaults as officials and citizens mobilize campaigns. Police officer Lieutenant Floyd Horton Ged killed in a confrontation with bandits. Carl Tiederman, 25, wounded in a hold up. payroll stolen at a Long Island City factory. Mayor Hylan appeals for cooperation while merchants meet to discuss protective measures. Jewelry trades group offers a $35,000 reward.
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Bridgeport police nab two highwaymen after bold Water Street hold up
P V Anderson of 303 Fairfield avenues was accosted near South avenue by two men, later identified as Henry Thomas and James Pickett, who demanded a cigarette and robbed him of $3.41. A pursuing officer stopped the pair within minutes with a revolver and they were taken into custody at Water and Golden Hill streets. They face highway robbery charges in City Court.
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Whiskey riot quelling troops rush dwellings arrest two renters
In a race riot report, authorities used troops to quell disturbances at ten private dwellings. John Satelle and George Papps, alleged renters, were held for city court arraignment.
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Moonshine Raids and Race Troubles Shock Independence
Police seized two rooms at 243 Middle Street used for liquor making, arresting John Satelle and George Papps in a Volstead case. Kansas National Guardsmen rushed to Independence after last night’s race riots left two dead and five wounded, with Green suspected of Wharton’s killing identified amid tense patrols and fears of further violence.
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Hartford Meet Sparks Debate Over Sheppard Towner Bill
Hartford meeting amid partisan clashes over the Sheppard Towner maternity aid bill. Chairman Warren criticizes rising government expenditures and the federal state aid plan as a political weapon. Delegates recount a contentious conference of Republican women at the Ailyn House in Hartford.
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Bridgeporter man arrested in New York nabbed on embezzlement charge
Herman Been of Bridgeport was arrested near the 125th Street station by New York police. A Bridgeport detective will escort him to face a December 2 warrant charging embezzlement of $2,000 from Morris M. Publin of New Haven. Beck, later identified by Publin, will be extradited to Connecticut for arraignment. Detected as he tried to flee, he is held awaiting extradition papers.
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Two Army Planes To Start Search For Lost Flyers
Two Army planes will depart New York for Albany tomorrow morning to search for missing flyers. They will base at Albany and fly toward the St Lawrence Valley or Glens Falls, facing extreme danger due to no available landing fields in the area.
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Dublin Raid Follows Inspector's Assassination
Police raided Dublin's business section after the shooting of District Inspector O'Sullivan at a Henry Street fair where he walked with fiancée Miss Moore. The inspector died an hour later in hospital. Two priests were arrested in separate monastery raids as part of a broader security crackdown amid alleged negotiations for a truce with the Irish Republican Army.
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Harding's New Court Of Nations Forms As He Holds Conference
Marion Ohio December 7 President elect Harding outlined a plan for a nations association and consulted three leading Democrats William Jennings Bryan James W Gerard and James A Reed for advice and aid in shaping the program He expressed optimism about forthcoming conferences and the potential for a united world order Brown later stated his belief in Harding's honesty and public spiritedness with Bryan signaling cautious support Cumtinged on page 27.
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New Haven Chief Cites Losses From Interchanged Freight Rates
Washington December 17 The Interstate Commerce Commission heard that reduced freight revenues left the New York New Haven and Hartford unable to pay dividends for seven years As part of the interchanged freight rate dispute G J Pearson president of the New Haven said since 1913 the company spent 45000000 on improvements He noted trunk lines west of the Hudson earned little from freight and half from passengers while New Haven revenues were split evenly but with a large deficit from freight losses A Boston and Maine rail official urged a full revision of the rate schedules for interchanged freights.
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Banker Gambier Falls Ten Stories to Death
In New York City a former vice president of Atlantic National Bank fell or leaped from his 10th floor office at 256 Broadway. Witnesses found a chair with a camera near an open window, suggesting a possible time exposure of lights or buildings and a loss of balance. Gambier, once cashier of Merchants Exchange National Bank, became a vice president after its merger with Atlantic. He had recently retired from active banking.
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Fire devastates Hartford tower, leaving 80 families homeless
A blaze at the Tower Court apartment building in Hartford caused $400,000 in damages, injuring four firemen and displacing about 80 families. The five story brick structure housed the Modern five story brick building complex, with the Fire Department battling the flames.
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States Population Up As Census Shows Growth
New census figures released by the Census Bureau indicate the nation’s population stands at 118,606, and state totals reflect shifts in representation. Connecticut gains a possible additional representative, while the overall U.S. population rose since October 7 estimates. The data, counted as of January 1, informs reapportionment for the House of Representatives.
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Wholesale prices lowest since war record relief signals
Washington reports wholesale prices for commodities fell in November to the lowest level since the war. The department cites an eight percent drop from October and a twenty four percent peak reduction from May. Of 326 items compared, 148 showed declines while one showed an increase.
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Association Men Admit Violating Antitrust Law
Twenty nine cut stone contractors pleaded guilty before Justice McAvoy in New York Supreme Court for violation of the Donnelly state antitrust act. Individuals face $2,000 fines, corporations $2,606. fines doubled for some. The New York cut stone contractors association, now disbanded, had members among the defendants. The legislative committee investigating the hull trust adjourned to an executive session amid confusion.
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Fireman Seyfert Retired on Half Pay by Fire Commission
Bridgeport fire commissioner meeting retires Fireman Seyfert on half pay after a hearing into alleged dereliction of duty. Doctors say his mental condition at times prevents duty. retirement viewed as medical recognition rather than punishment. He may recover with treatment and return to duty if well.
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Jones Urges State Hospitals For Disabled Veterans
War Veterans urged by Jones to build state hospitals for the disabled with lease options to purchase, in a plan tied to federal agency consolidation. The report notes overpayments in disability allotments, refunds issued, and premium protections approved on a large insurance transfer to commercial firms, highlighting administrative claims and veteran benefits.
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