Hughes Agrees To Become Secretary Of State
Washington dispatch reports former Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes has consented to serve as secretary of state in President-elect Harding's administration after a conference with Senator Knox. Knox, acting as agent for Harding, sought to secure Hughes by stressing foreign policy alignment and urging him to leave his lucrative law practice. Continued speculation tied posts for Hays and Penrose amid Republican internal tensions.
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Heavy Fighting in Kilkenny and Tipperary Amid Civilian Exodus
Between Callan in Kilkenny and Glenbower in Tipperary, large civilian forces clashed with soldiers and police. Three attacks left casualties on both sides, including a Royal Irish Constabulary sergeant killed and several soldiers wounded. about thirty civilians were killed or captured. Officials say reinforcements and details remain uncertain as inhabitants flee in terror.
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Royal Constabulary
Dublin
Associated Press
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Unemployment Crisis Deepens in Britain Amid Slump and Trade Decline
Government statements in parliament acknowledge the severe unemployment problem, with finance and Ireland also pressing. Trade weakness dampens hopes for near-term relief as Premier Lloyd George's plans are postponed to broader conferences. The Christmas outlook is described as the darkest in years, though efforts to ease hardship target mainly the young unemployed.
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London
Ireland
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Nice
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J. Mace Namara
Indor
Prominent New York Banker Backs Sales Tax Repeal Plan
Otto H. Behn, a New York banker, urged the House Ways and Means committee to establish a sales tax, repeal the excess profits tax, and cut higher income surtaxes. He advocated a transparent sales tax shown as a separate item on receipts to curb profiteering, while stressing the need for a broad revision to avoid strangling American business with heavy taxation.
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Otto H. Kahan
House
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Kahn
Washington
Ways and Moana Committee
Otto H. Behn
Nesses
Ghairtaan Fordsney
Mir Rahn
Ais
American Bus News
Plea for Receiver To Run Apartment House Denied
Judge John Meeler denied the application to appoint a receiver of rents for the Quais apartment house in Washington avenues. The court found the building not properly cared for and tenants suffering, but the case was not proven for appointment. The judge left open the possibility to renew the request with stronger evidence.
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Frank
Ayank
Thats & Marl
Willar AL Smith
Lionel Levy
Tund
Former Greenwich Official Sentenced to Prison
Louis Lime, a former Greenwich official, was sentenced in Superior Court to three years with two to serve for obtaining money under false pretenses. The total amount involved was about $206,000 taken from the town to promote a leather substitute enterprise. The court, presided by Judge Hinman, noted counts and parallel charges, while additional counts were dismissed.
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Lane
Assassination charge shocks Manila riot trials begin
In Madila on December 21 seventy Philippine Constabulary members pleaded guilty to sedition amid a riot that left several officers dead or injured. Complaints allege a conspiracy of 77 men targeting Manila policemen, with American and Filipino constabulary personnel involved as the force faced internal unrest.
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Philipp Constabulary
Cody
Sedisian Rion
Spavice
Ievan Mou
Owen
Armed Sharpshooters Hunt Bandits Across New York
New York December 21 armed with repeating rifles twenty sharpshooters of the police force hunted city streets by night. Each marksman led three detectives and a patrolman as they warned suspects to stop or be shot, sweeping highways and byways in pursuit of bandits. The crackdown spanned city and nearby towns with dramatic measures debated by aldermen and police officials.
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New York
Enright
Tick Nee
Tleet Miller
New York City
Morris Aronowitz Chiton
Newark
Toledo in Clutch Of Bandits With No Restraint
A chaotic incident report describes bandits in Toledo overpowering a person heading to a bank. A vehicle collision occurs as a suspect is seized, being lifted into a nearby machine. The event features a confrontation near the street with unclear witnesses and a hurried police response.
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Toledo
City Manager Charter Backed by Mayor Wilson Amid Vexed Inquiry
Readers sought copies of the city manager charter as advocated by Mayor Wilson. Affected by scattered distribution, copies were found missing from city hall. oversight led to a plan to place documents with the public and schools for civics study.
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Wilson
Bridgeport Auctioneer Wins Injunction Over 6 O'Clock City Ordinance
Judge Keeler granted a temporary injunction restraining Bridgeport from enforcing a Monday night 6 PM closing rule on certain stations. Attorney Philip Shryataky represents Joseph Drucker, owner of the Ary slave at it street. Petitioner claims the ordinance violates U S and Connecticut constitutions, is class legislation, discriminatory, restrains trade, and invalid. A motion to make the injunction permanent was argued in January.
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Connecticut
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Rissolva
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Whiskey in Attic Sparks Police Raid and Arrests
Police report a whiskey stash found in an attic during a raid at Andrew Mandrona’s home. Two others were held in a separate raid as investigators seized a gas stove and copper items. The case ties to illicit alcohol and organized criminal activity in a tense precinct operation.
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Houten
Andrew Mandrona
Hennessey
Akanir
Sinary
City Faces Crime Wave With Auto Theft and Break-Ins
Police report a surge in auto thefts and two break-ins across the city. A burglary at Poquamark Street saw several items stolen, including a fox terrier named in the Gardner family issue, while authorities track suspects involved in the incidents.
Gas Poisoning Victims In Locala Two Men Hospitalized
Two local residents were found after inhaling illuminating gas from faulty jets. A 60 year old man at 520 Main Street remained in danger at St Vincent's Hospital while a 21 year old man at 520 Trainistan avenue showed improvement. Dr Sprague of the emergency hospital treated both before they were moved to St Vincent's.
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Dyrars Mostroni
Main Street
John Kennady
Death of Milford Grocer Thomas Davey Under Investigation
Milford reports indicate Thomas Davey 45 of 165 Beechmont Avenue, head of Davey Brothers Inc. a Bridgeport retail chain, was found dead near Walnut Beach after leaving his Water Street store Monday afternoon. Medical Examiner says possible accidental drowning linked to temporary mental distress from throat infection. no foul play suspected. Funeral Friday at St Mary’s followed by interment at St Michael’s. Survived by widow Jennie and eight brothers and two sisters. plans include service at Treimvite and burial at St Michael’s.
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Beechmont Avenue
Davey, Brothers, Inc
Bridgeport
Walnut Beach
Oak Grove
Fischer
Milford
Davey
St. Michael's Cemetery
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Jhrine
Exorbitant Ship Repair Charges Spark White House Probe
Commander Gatewood charged American shipyards with excessive repair costs, claiming monthly US vessel bills reach about 36.5 million dollars, 2 million over estimates. He cited steel plates, labor, shop overheads, and subcontracts as marked up 250 to 300 percent, urging reforms and price reductions.
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Repair Department of Shipping Boards
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Comiminde
Gatewood Seid
Commander Gatewood
Watden
Frederick A. Thompson
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