Boudoir Robbery Yields Up to 190000 in Jewels
A thief stole a jewel casket valued between 75 000 and 190 000 from Mrs. William F Starr at West Fifty Fifth Street. No fingerprints were found and detectives suspect entry with a skeleton key after locking the stairway. The jewels were insured for 10 000.
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York
Der
William F. Starr
West Fifty-fifth Street
Broadway
Wth
Starr
Sture
Colonel Starr
Pe City
Rush of stepping continues to Increase ae last year's record
State wide brief compiles varied items from pages 1 to 34 including bank employee insurance plans police actions and court cases. It notes tax assessor Connelly urging manufacturers before the Chamber of Commerce and a missing Waterbury girl counted by Stamford police. Also mentions Milford High School football guest at Rotary banquet and a Christmas tree cut for Christ Church Stratford.
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Welfe
Py Ueane
Comnell
Connelly
Chamber of Commerce
State
Fairfield County
Waterbury
Stamford
Page L
Fairfield Court
Milford High School
Rotary Club
Stetes
Westport
Mano
Christchurch
Stratford
Lordship Improvement
Ahrens
Bridgeport
Weat Haven
Henry B. Johnson
Betty Bonds
Meriden
Alling
New Heaven
Four Charged In West Haven Death Case
Four suspects face charges in connection with a West Haven death. Authorities allege involvement by several men as investigators pursue details from the crime scene. The case remains under investigation with further proceedings expected on page two.
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West Haven
Uncle Sam Frowns At Braves Who Ride In Taxi and Plane
The Osage Agency reports two Kansas City youths from the Osage reservation trip for medical care used an airplane and taxi for travel. Officials say the choice of modern transport by Indian wards drew disapproval from federal authorities. Costs noted include 150 for the plane and 114 for the taxi, with a total fare of 8.02 per person by rail earlier.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Sam
Hilla
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Commission For Indian Affairs
No Romance in Berlin Between Mae Murray and Velenthon
A messy Berlin dispatch notes Mae Murray and Rudolph Velenthon meeting by chance in the German capital. The two deny romance, saying they are merely friends, while an accidental encounter reportedly sparks gossip and a rumored trip to Berlin was unplanned.
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Mie Mareisy
Rodulph Velenthon
Berlin
tWerel
Rudy
Mae
Bam
Idrop
Rach
Esargai Ene
Mae Gut
Day legislator pushes bill 10 prevent deceit
Washington December 21 1930 An amendment to the Treasury Post Office Supply bill seeks to bar the use of fraud deceit or false pretenses in spending 250000 for prohibition enforcement next year Representative Tucker Democrat Virginia says the move aims to block deceitful methods like the Mayflower incident and to ensure enforcement funds are not spent on fraudulent evidence The proposal awaits a vote tomorrow and the debate centers on preventing procurement of evidence through deceit
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Washington
Tucker
Lemorrat
Virginia
Mayflower
Congress
Treasury Post Office
Madden
Appropriations Committee
Mr. Tucker
Rubber price drop under pressure in Washington debacle
London reports that U S. congressional inquiry into crude rubber reaches London after prices fell as speculative nerves adjust. British officials expect no drastic price collapse soon despite supply demand curves, with a February parliamentary note possible once Congress reconvenes and the rubber debate resumes.
Doctor Convicted of Misuse of Mails in Warrington Case
Dec 21 Warrington CAPY Helmuth Waller president of Oriental University was found guilty of conspiracy to misuse the mails in connection with diplomas. Ralph A Voirt of Kanes was identified as aiding him. others were acquitted.
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Warrington
Capy Helmuth Waller
Oriental University
Ayom
Ralph A Voirt
Kanes
Two Men Shot in Meriden Streets in Separate Attacks
Meriden police investigated two nighttime shootings about 7:15 PM in different city areas. Quimu Adscais, 25, was shot twice near Factory Street and Undercliffe Sanatorium, and Ralph Macri, 34, of 74 Springdale Avenue, was found on Gracey Avenue with a chest wound, both men alive but seriously hurt. Macri’s wound was described as in the chest with the bullet lodged in the stomach. Police tied Macri to a prior love triangle and noted relatives connected to past incidents. An arrest was expected. no gunmen were found at either scene.
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Tonighe
Quimu
Go Fugtory Street
Ad- Scais
Undercliffe Sanatorium
Thas Institution
Meriden Hospital
Ralph Macri
Springdale Avenue
Gracey Avenue
Recco Macri
Macri
Ralph Mack
George Marr
Rocco J. Pappallo
Aumethue
Lappallo
Halph Larase
Meriden
Pappalio
Larose
Verlica
Prisce
Macris
Pappalion
Olympia Mnarl
George Macri
Olympian Macri
New Haven
John Bagnano
Ralph
Connelly Urges Factories to Be Reasonable on Taxes
Tax assessor William F. Connelly urged factory owners to cooperate with the Board of Assessors to establish a fair tax base. He told the Chamber of Commerce that equalization, not grand list juggling, will control rates. He outlined three valuation phases and stressed reliance on hard data when assessing property.
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Board of Apportonment and Taxation
William F. Connelly
Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield Hotel
Board ofAssessors
Tax Board
Connelly
Se.stuatt
Basketball Player Dies in Hospital Leaves Survivors
Joe Simmons a Bridgeport basketball player and chauffeur for Westies died in a hospital last night after a sudden illness. He belonged to the Bridgeport chapter of the Order of Denwelas and played in local leagues. Survived by Oscar and Carrie A Dibble Simmons and eight siblings, the funeral will be held at the chapel in Wood Hospital with burial at Takeview Cemetery.
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Ryenty Ler Trpel
Ide Suddenis
Orlanovers
Hospital
Leere
Vestertag
Order of Denwelas
Canbwis
Einst Bayist
Chineheam
Westies
Mr Simmons
Oscar
Carrie
Dibble
England Charged With Bad Faith In Rubber Probe
Washington dispatch reports a House inquiry into Wegel manipulation of rubber prices by English colonial governments. Rep Till accuses Britain of aims to extract billions in higher rubber costs to fund war debt. Hearings slated to begin Jan 5. probe expands to coffee, nitrates, potash and other raw materials.
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Washington
Great Britain
Till
Tennessee
Chalamin
Demertile National Compittee
Parker
Interstate Commerce Committee
Hat
Tilson
Connecticut
Hoover
House
Youth held for beating up man on MoeWood Avenue
O Shea a mud carrier living on Jones Street was arrested for assault after an incident near MoeWood Avenue. The victim Magan, a 19 year old, was found unconscious on the pavement and transported to Vincent's Hospital. Police obtained a description of a tall young man seen fleeing the scene and questioned several witnesses before detaining O Shea.
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Mujdewood
Lowehik
Desedia
Bouse
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Oman
Magan
Horpe
Hinge
Vincent
Trevor
Tee Hatlees
Dmnk
Aterseden
Janes
Feyronnock
Fromehe
Tee
Lie Strees
Stratford Post Names Williams War Commander Election
The Stratford post of the American Legion elected Dr Voloam J. Wakins as commander. Merritt Axtell was named vice commander Predomek Downey sergeant at arms and other officers include Harvey Cugeenheim adjutant James Bulkeley finance officer Lester Gaynor chaplain Feaurry Flood historian Harry Flood and Thomas Joyce as executive committee members for three year terms Harold French selected for two years.
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Voloam J. Wakins
Stratford
American Legion
Axeb
Merritt Axtell
Predomek Downey
Serend
Harvey Cugeenheim
T James Bulkeley
Lester Gaynor
Samuel Bedimoe
Feaurry Flood
Harry Flood
Menfilnin Trabber
Thomn Joyce
Harold French
Police and Firemen Get $300 Salary Increases
In Scranton Pa on December 21, officials report police and firemen receive $300 raises while chiefs gain $500. Mayor Kelia Durkan, leading a committee, plans a conference with anthracite operators and Miners' Union officials, but operators decline to meet under current terms. a telegram to John J. Lewis expresses cautious hope for a later meeting.
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Sctlanton
Kelia Durkan
Committee of Executives
John J. Lewis
Aid
Lewis
Harrisburg
Exton
More Than 500 Men Affected by New Ordinance Increases
The Common Council passed a sweeping ordinance increasing police and firemen pay by up to 300 annually, raising officer grades and titles. City officials including the city engineer, clerk, and sealer of weights and measures receive raises. expenses estimated to rise with the changes effective April 1, 1926. The measure also shifts pay to weekly from twice monthly beginning after April 1.
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Board of Alderman
Patrick Flanagan
Daniel B. Johnson
Lie Tenania
Serg
Unuiy Division
Witten
Ue Aeuals
Lance Coj iv Coe
Apel
Beatty
Graae
State to Retain Gilpatric Bonds Amid Inquiry
Hartford reports contend the state treasury records show no living beet fraud by former State Treasurer Gilpatric, despite prior accountants claims. Gov Trimble and Attorney General commented at a conference with State Treasurer Judd as officials weighed court action and potential legal steps.
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Hartford
Macfield
Rothwell
Laberty
Flea
Walter Gil
York
Tabay
Trumchuk
Lutey
Eral Healy
Ieo
Army Officer Quits Over Mitchell Court Martial
An Army officer resigns in protest calling the Mitchell court martial asinine. He blames General staff for missteps and accuses them of political pressure guiding the case. The officer cites dissatisfaction with the proceedings and public policy shaping the court martial.
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Mitchell
Missing Girl Found by Stamford Police
Stamford police recovered Dorothy Griner a high school girl missing from Waterbury since last Saturday. She had traveled under the name Dorothy Dare and was located in Stamford after staying in a hotel and carrying money saved. Authorities report she left home without reason and was identified after chats with Waterbury police.
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Bury
Dorothy Dare
Polly
Morris Guiner
Wey
Erbury
Polies
Weetbury
Davenport
Guiner Roglatere
Dorothy Dire
Olay
Waterbury Pelice
Gringgy
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