Fire at McGee coal yards lights Bridgeport sky
Spectacular blaze at the McGee coal yards on East Washington Avenue drew thousands as Bridgeport firemen battled the hoisting shed fire at 9 15 last evening. The blaze damaged sheds but was contained with insurance covering about 1000. Watchman Ronan reported initial signs near the yard. investigators consider possible smoldering smoldering ignition or engine origin. Firefighters faced access challenges from an open boarded East Washington Avenue bridge and a high fence. Patrick Magee, owner, arrived to find the cause uncertain, speculating the hosting engine may have started the fire.
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East Washington Avenue Bridge
Bridgeport Fire Department
McGee Coal Yards
East Washington Avenue
Josaph Ronan
Fequonnock
Rank Miller's Lumber Company
Gremen
Central Fire Station
A &Re
Johnson
Konan
Min
McGee Company
Bridgeport
Patrick Magee
Railroad Station Fire Under Floor Causes Small Loss
Spontaneous combustion caused four slight injuries beneath the floor near a radiator in the waiting room of the railroad station last evening about seven o'clock. Firemen from No. 2 chemical company extinguished the fire with extinguishers. smoke damage was reported.
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No. 2 Chemical Company
Anolderink Winders Bom
Lynch New Bantam Champion Stuns Herman in 11 Rounds
New York boxing report: Lynch from Manhattan defeats Herman to claim the bantamweight world title at Madison Square Garden in a 11 round battle. Weigh-ins showed 118 pounds official. both fighters cautious early as Lynch drew ahead with size and reach. Herman lingered as underdog but failed to seize title in final rounds.
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New York
Dee
Tyneh
Herman
Terman
Sxuoh
Seach
Herm
Lynen
Senate Coal Shortage Inquiry Highlights Governmental Inefficiency
The War Department and coal operators faced a severe shortage last summer. The Senate Investigating Committee spent ten hours compiling facts on prices and production. It cited a $3.20 contract price and $16.50 bunker coal, noting the government’s handling and a delayed fuel administration proposal.
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Mian Cowl Association
Senate
Tony
JA. Morrow
Orpaivation
Tie Aesuelation
Cartugnler- Plath Commerce
Pulc
Geolosickaur
Joseph P Yumuily
Wilson
Bank Safe Cracked For 17500 In Cash And Notes
A bank safe was breached and about 17 500 dollars in cash and notes stolen. Suspects used a damaged grate and fled the scene with valuables. Local police seek information leading to arrests and recovery of the loot. Names and details in the fragment point to a specific crime incident under investigation.
Bridgeport aldermen largely back investigation of city manager plan
A Telegram canvass shows most Bridgeport aldermen favor forming a committee to thoroughly study the city manager plan and report results. Interviewed members express varying degrees of interest, while several say they need full consideration before committing, with some asking to review the 1917 city manager plan charter.
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Bridgeport
Wrion
Mmake
Howard F. Bryant
Tinach
Lakale
Wilbert
Sanford
J. Kisco
Tenth District
William T. Brown
John ¥. Caldwell
Pye Horn
Woman Found With Fifteen Thousand In Bills Mystery Grab
A woman victim found with sixteen thousand dollars in bills prompts police to probe a bizarre cash stash. Witnesses report odd details as detectives trace where the money came from and who benefited, involving a local residence and unclear motives. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Plumbing Scandal Aired By Probers Investigate Trade Ties
Investigators in a continuing probe into plumbing practices hear claims about actions by associated trades. Testimony suggests manufacturers supported certain master plumbers while journeymen faced suppression, with secrecy and coercive rules cited. The Soil Pipe Manufacturers and Southern Soil Pipe Association figures figure in the testimony as the inquiry expands across industry lines.
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Toathnony
AlVek
Soil Pineifacturers Association
Southern Soil Pipe Association
Secretare C. Margratling Association
Charles F. Tullia
Dip Associations Activiti
Moral Influence of Great Powers Guides Harding Peace Plans
MARION O., Dec 22. President elect Harding's conferences here edge toward a coherent world peace strategy built on united moral influence of great powers. Cabinet choices remain unsettled as plans for reorganization and executive machinery in Washington gain focus amid broad advice and cautious narrowing of candidates.
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Harding
Knox
Charles E. Hughes
Marion, O
Tein Tineuncomers
Erly Caine
New Yeur
Reenrganiane Ube
Washington
Whcl
Bryan and Borah Fordney Tariff Bill Adopted
Report notes Bryan and Borah backed the Fordney tariff bill in the Fal in meeting house as opponents warn of higher prices under a peace plan. Senate action doubtful. Reed opposes judicial organization and political reform. Panama tolls query cites past courts. cabinet selections not indicated by the president elect.
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Bryan
Borah Fordney
Falin Meetng House
Senate
Courts of World
Mysterious Ku Klux Klan Parade Near Jacksonville
A Ku Klux Klan branch staged a silent march through South cackoonville at night with members in robes and caps. The procession drew a large business district crowd before dispersing toward Wood and Shamons as city officials observed.
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Ku Klux Klan
Jacksonville
SVN
Uhb
Deo Qa
South Cackoonville
Duxetesonyille
Yidern
Shamons
Atlin
Tanperkil Wiard
Klan
Hartford Woman Dead as Husband Fights for Life in Quarrel
In Hartford, a woman is dead and her husband critically wounded after a quarrel over employment and family duties. Neighbors and relatives report a dispute escalated to a shooting in the Glinski home. The husband was rushed to a hospital with life threatening injuries as investigators seek the exact sequence of events.
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Hartford
Hariford
Bec
Louis J. Glinski
Glinski
Charlan Gigle
Giple Gaid
Pilin
Ghuski
Bret
Gtinski
Chile
Unique Method of Apt Justice Followed in Local Murder Case
A fragmented report describes an unusual posthumous inquiry into a local murder case. Doctors and attorneys debated the defendant Bodner's mental state, with a committee tasked to assess sanity and render conclusions, while notes indicate uncertainty about the defendant's representation and capacity. The piece appears continued on Page 4.
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Andrew Vus
Uededlor
Cummings
Remuelton
Bodnac
John Cylynch
Myrtin
Allgnisty
Notable general officers omitted from eligibles list
Washington Tec 22 Great disappointment and dissatisfaction arise over the omission of seven noted senior officers from the list of eligibles for details to the General Army Staff. Names include Major General Charles Go, Brigadier General John Bigdle, Brigadier General Clarence KR Edwards, and others who served in France and England. The list exclusion sparks protests as the Argonne campaign continued.
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Gen. Edwards
General Army Staff
Washington
al Teast
France
Tase
Charles
Geosee
Charles Go. Proal
Wily
Fener
al John Bigdle
Vengland
Senora
Clarence KR
Edweerds
We Reichman
Williaw
R. Sagens
Bubbie
Usury Co. Hodges
Christmas Gifts for Local Fans Season Preview
Manager Gene McCann returns to lead Bridgeport with three new signings for the 192 senior squad. Jose Rouriquiy, Bob Murray, and Thidy Moors join from Wilantis, the Yankees, and Torchester respectively as Aly Smith reappears after a long spell with American club squads.
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Gene McCann
Bridgeport Baseball Club
Butte
Gene “McCann
Yankees
McCinagyn
Tridgeport
Jose Rouriquiy
Wwllantis
Bob Murray
Thidiy Moors
Aly Smith
Aemiepro
French Deputies Denounce Cabinet In Refusing Bill
Paris report describes deputies denouncing the cabinet after a failed vote on a government bill. The chamber split along lines with a near tie, triggering a government confidence motion and cabinet scrutiny.
Marriage Permit Fee Parity Sparks Clerk Debate
A clerk argues that marriage license fees should equal the cost of license for a dog license. He notes a couple is joyfully awaiting vows and questions the rationale behind higher fees for humans. The discussion touches administrative fairness and public policy concerns.
Indicted men jailed as crusade roils New York
More than 150 men, previously out on bail on indictments for violence, were jailed in the Tombs tonight for failure to post sureties ranging from 200 to 25,000 dollars. Some 204 indicted men appeared in general sessions, bail raised for robbery and deputy cases. Police reported continued efforts as burglaries and safe openings were recorded on West 125th Street and a Second Avenue drug store.
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New York
Befty
Greater
Tombs
Stilligh
Abraham Senuuke
West 125Th Street
Second Avenue
BILL'S DEFENDERS DEFEND EMERGENCY FARM RELIEF BILL
Washington debates the Portneau emergency tariff bill as lawmakers split on its intent and cost. Rep. Madden accuses colleagues of paving the way to renewal while Rep. Garner and others push relief for farmers amid GOP opposition and threats of defeat in the Senate. The measure aims to shield farm produce for ten months despite charges of non scientific basis.
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Washington
Dee
House
Rainey
Wendy T. Barney
Ilinois
Euuakery
Irving
Garner
Garney
Texas
Congress
Madden
Clinois
Purse Snatchers and Crooks Active Last Night
Police reported a night of crime across Maln street and surrounding avenues with purse snatching, burglaries, motor violations, and public disturbances. Several suspects including two men for motor violations, a woman for breach of peace, and a runaway teen were taken into custody or located. A hospital resident and local workers faced theft and assault claims, while minors were arrested for various offenses.
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Maln Surert
Trams
Baldwinavian
Devon
Telyne Crees
Adolph Qglyan
Worth Street
Pharcian
Joni Street
Mney Ieash
Qiden Holmes liv Ie Ho
Prltan
Maplewood
Momnaski
Keaper Ve . Owillard
Putea
Miurkers
Rank Lake
Bileworth Street
Uni Uta Au
Arnstein Trial By Jury Starts Summing up Today
Washington reports the Arnstein and associates trial in the District of Columbia Supreme Court closing statements begin as the case heads toward verdict. Prosecution concludes summing up before adjournment. defense argued and Isadore Colin briefly examined, with potential cross examination to follow.
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Arnstein
Washington
Jules W
Nicky
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Tomorow
Porporis
Isadore
Colin
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