Mayor Kendrick and General Butler Clash Over Resignation
Philadelphia reports a heated exchange as Mayor Kendrick demands Brigadier General Butler resign as director of public safety. Butler refuses, citing loyalty to orders, while officials plan to hand over duties to Assistant Director El Hott at noon tomorrow. The dispute intersects with President Coolidge and a broader cabinet anxieties about leadership and authority.
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CNP
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el Hott
Kendrck
Kendrick
Marine Corps
Coolidge
Trank
Munsen
Puddin
Movant Estates
Ousta
Leatherneck
Marines
England Quietly Advances Mosul Settlement Talks
England signals consent to a Mosul compromise as Premier Baldwin reports to Parliament on a Turkish agreement. He explains Britain’s stance aims for a fair settlement with minimal risks, noting potential concessions if Turkey agrees to key terms and Western powers support a peaceful resolution.
Chauffeur Shot by Irate Husband After Affair
In Hackensack a private detective hired by Charles Sands of Paterson reported to the mansion of his wife and a chauffeur. The chauffeur Roynel, 23, was wounded in the left shoulder and hospitalized. Sands was jailed on assault charges. The wife Mrs Sands leaped from a window as Sands appeared and opened fire, and she was jailed for misconduct.
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Hickensack
Meles
Charles Sands
Paterson
Sands
Rochelle Park
Bergen County
Murderer and arson case dominate New Jersey crime note
A chaotic page of brief items notes a murder accusation in New Jersey sought by detectives, a perjury claim in arson, and multiple crime related updates. Also covered are a bandit capture near a store, a sheriff seeking suspects, and police actions on various incidents.
Woman Shopper’s Car Theft Report Summary
A fragmented notice notes a woman shopper’s car theft on a street near a law building. Police were alerted and are investigating the incident with few details readable. The fragment references a suspect or related individuals and mentions a Connecticut address code 24277.
Murderer of Two Sought in Woods Near New Milford
Newark detectives pursued Anthony Marano forty seven in a manhunt across New Jersey and New York after he killed his wife and infant daughter and wounded his stepdaughter. A rumor placed him near New Milford and Danbury last night, with officers arriving there around 8 PM and meeting local constable P J Hosfurl.
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Troleymen
New Jersey
New Milford
Georgetown
Myrtie Beach
Plas
Murport
Unionet
Wildmanda
Downy Post
Ahat
Newark
New York
Connecticut
Anthony Marano
Sunua
Marano
New Mulford Etter
New Mulford
Maiano
Ne Wis
Danbuy
Schulte Bids For Tobacco Monopoly In France
Paris AP reports the David A Schulte Tobacco Co. of the United States offered to take over France s tobacco monopoly. The plan envisions an international syndicate with French capital and New York bankers backing. Possible financing through an allied syndicate headed by Dillon Read.
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Paris
Decca
David Schulte Tobacco Company
United State
France
Schulte Company
New York
Schulte Organization
Lreaus
David A Schulte
American Tobacco Company
United Citad Stores Company
Schulte
Dillon Read
Cimpan
Toracto
Police Vacancies Filled in Town in Stratford
Stratford announces new police appointments with William Carr of Broadbridge Avenue and George Zint of Nuvols Avenue taking full vacancies. They report January 1 for duty. Chute, Rusvweki of Sivthave nik fas appointed officer for the coming year, notified by Town Manager Reed. Poth of the regions have been sheriff’s uffii ete for a year.
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Stratford Dev
William Carr
Broadbridge Avenue
George Zint
Nuvols Avenue
Cartlun D Reed
Btrar Aid Police Department
Rusvweki
Sivthavenik Fas
Meriden Shooting Victims Silence Baffles Police
Two men Angelo Culmo and Ralph Macri died after a dual shooting in Meriden city. Police suspect bootlegging ties and two racing cars. witnesses grilled, many details remain undeveloped. Culmo and Macri reportedly hung on at area hospitals with critical chest wounds and live updates scarce.
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Volfre
Ralph Mucil
Vmacri
Olympia Macri
Macris
Yun George Macri
Atta Ked
Culmon H
Mack
Cummings Aims to Prove Perjury in Arson Trial
In Criminal Superior court Judge McGibbon hears Charles Frost arson case. Attorney Homer S Cummings says he will prove perjury by a key witness, Friedman, who alleged Frost planned the fire for a $5000 payoff. A mysterious man described as John Flegher appeared in Dinbury, prompting testimony from police and patrolmen on a friend name.
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Homer S .Cummings
Criminal Superior Court
Charles Frost
Friedman
Frost
Lony
Cummings
Wis
Dinbury
Campang
John Flegher
Tawar H S Streaman Neutenant
Batiy Police
Fivoine Mazan Thine
Bury
Friedison
Attorne
Willan
Jey Jr
Akrost
Ter
Budge Vawin
Dickenson
Polar flight plan led by Australian explorer Wilkins
Detroit Aviation society announces a polar expedition for spring next year. Australian explorer George Hubert Wilkins will command a flight from Point Barrow Alaska around March 1926 toward the pole of inaccessible ice, with a route along 155 west then toward the North Pole if feasible, amid joint sponsorship by Detroit Aviation Society American Geographical Society and North American Newspaper Alliance.
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North American Newspaper Alliance
Detroit
Detroit Aviation Society Today
Plang
Detroit Aviation Society
American Geographical Society
William B Mayo
Ford Motor Company
E S Dyuns
Isaiah Bowman
New
Point Bumow
Alaska
West
Impute
Eoxinphers
Wilkins
Barrow
Diaiiver
Pole
Tua
Children Die As Stand Collapses In Crowded Event
Fragmentary report describes a deadly collapse at a public gathering where several children were killed. Witnesses indicate a sudden fall of a spectator stand caused panic and injuries among attendees. Police are investigating the cause and listing the deceased.
Trolleymen Lose Wage Raise Plea After Board Ruling
Harstford December 22 AP The trolley workers argue the present eight cents an hour wage is not a living wage. An investigation shows 42 percent of blue collar workers own homes. Connecticut company directors consider what to do about wage levels. The board denies a retroactive raise and warns it would cause great injustice to other operators. The piece notes long wage disputes and potential future bus service changes as new buses enter operation.
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Viley
Baird
Arhdiretia
Mentici
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al Redae Y Tiuns
Todis Alis
The
Runda
Express Kills Road Director in Georgetown
Georgetown dispatch reports Nathaniel Jit sixty five, director for the St. e High way department, was killed when struck by the Pittsfield Express at Millers Crossing. His car was demolished. he was thrown 60 feet north of the crossing. Coroner Phelan to conduct inquest. survived by four daughters including Mrs. George Arbin of Norwalk.
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Georgetown
Dee
Nathaniel Jit
St. E Highway Department
Pittsfield
Hartford
Millers Crossing
Hill
Hera
Redding Road
Express
R Munen
Fiinchville
Black Hills
Ernest Smith
Redding
Herbert Townsend
John J. Prelan
George Arbin
Norwalk
Woman Nearly Captures Bandit in Store Robbery
Mrs Scott interrupted a jewelry store and post office hold up at 870 Boston avenue aiding her husband as two youths demanded cash. One robber fled clutching a nickel plated pistol while detectives recovered a hat and the bandits escaped with about nine dollars from the till. Government money claim deflected the second attempt as the couple fought off the assailants briefly.
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Boston Avenue
Scot
Scott
Tne
Sarond Igbhed
Waterbury Milkman Dies After Truck Accident
Milkman 42 of 354 Willow Street dies in Waterbury hospital from injuries after slipping from a milk truck while attempting to put on a telelack. He was employed by Werden Company and died eight weeks after the accident.
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Waterbury
Munsey Store Near Closure For Funeral
Fragmentary item notes Munsey's store may close for a funeral. Mentions Weluean cum pins slate at Cadden Hil and Wide Wire Streets and Frisk Money publisher in New York City. Details are incomplete and unclear due to the damaged text.
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Munsey’s Store
Weluean
Cadden
Frisk Money
New Shad
New Yor City
Ning
Baer
Agents Bar Youths Clubs from Beach Cottages
Milford readers report a special meeting of real estate agents and property owners adopted a rule forbidding cottage rentals to clubs of young men and women for summer. The measure affects many cottages on the coast, with seasonal rentals from New Haven Bridgeport and other cities now restricted.
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Milford
Mew Haven
Bridgeport
Ripper Members Suppress Report After Approval
Tax Assessor William F Connelly won unanimous approval for a new Bridgeport taxation plan by the Board of Apportionment. The board suppressed the report detailing months of work and said the plan would be put in effect after January 1. Transfers were made after the plan’s explanation, including shifts in fire department salaries and building repairs, with several transfers to salaries, printing, and care accounts.
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William F Connelly
Bridgeport
Board of Apportionment
William E Burnham
Connelly
Cleveland
Buffalo
Cambridge
Newark
New York
Aaseswor
Waas
Esterday
Ripper Board
Fire Department
State Democrats Take New Quarters in New Haven
State Democratic headquarters move from Hotel Gade to unknown uptown location announced by State Chairman James J Walsh. New leaders named include former Senator Alton Miner, John Crary, and Mir Mahonry. Committee to draft resolutions on retirements of Yeomans, Homer S. Cummings, and Mrs Vannie D Welch. Party to reorganize next month and establish new headquarters for upcoming fall campaign.
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New Havin
Democratic Party
Hotel Gade
James J Wileh
Meriden
Walsh
Alton Miner
New London
John Crary
Waterbury
Mir Mahonry
Shelton
BEC Yeomans Ag
Homer S. Cummings
Vannie Dpaon Welch
Qthipers Il
Girl Injured On Fairfield Avenue
Miss state Parker thirteen year ad daughter of Mi ant Mrs Walter Parker of 2260 Fairfield avenue was injured when struck by an automobile while crossing Fairfield avenue near Whit fier street with her mother. Clifford Wilken of 16 Vivm swrees Fairfield said he noticed them and attempted to avoid but struck the girl. She was taken to a doctor's office for treatment and then returned home.
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State Parker
Walter Parker
Fairfield Avenue
Wairfeld Avenue
Whitfier Street
Clifford & Wilken
Fairfield
Ft Airfield Avenue
Milliken
Unsure Passenger Abandons Hat Trip in Sea Port
An unclear report describes an unknown steamer incident at a port near Newfordin. One of the Mivteg Lieboits is involved, with a claim that Mburing was slandered and a search for a missing person named Wis is ongoing.
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Hatipan
Steimer
Oravio
Hero 4
Newforndin
Stern
Sentaa
Stabbing Attempt On Railroad Avenue Fails As Girl Escapes
A seventeen year old girl on Railroad Avenue narrowly escaped a knife attack by Bridgeport’s phantom stabber. The assailant grabbed her around the head and body but she screamed, prompting him to flee into the darkness. A prior string of attacks has victims fearing a repeat. Police responded from the Third Precinct, but the description from the girl differs from earlier accounts, hindering identification.
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Bridgeport
Bertha Bulinski
Railroad Ave
Nue
Bpe
Patrick J. Flanagan
John H. Regan
Mise Bylinek
Railroad Avenue
St George's Lithuanian Church
Park Avenue
South Avenue
Four Arrested on Lynch Law Charge in MississippI
Clarksdalh, Miss. Dec 22 AP Denounced by the Coadoms Count league of women voters high handed murder the lynch of Lintey Colenan a negro made the subject of investigation today by a grand jury Four men one of them a planter were arrested today on charges of conspiracy to murder and warrants were sworn out for four other persons Coleman was seized Saturday night as he was leaving the courthouse after being acquitted of the murder of Grover C Nichols taken away and lynched A Judge W A Alcorn before whom the negro was tried called a special session and instructed the grand jury to report that third degree methods have been employed to obtain confessions from other negroes arrested with Coleman for the killing of Nichols The court warned the jury most men will testimony given when it comes around and urged the jury to indict or report findings (Continued on Page Twenty)
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Clarksdalh
Miss
League of Women Voters
Lintey Colenan
Fourmam
S Coleman
Court House
Grover C Nichols
Alcorn
Grand Jury
Indiete Menta
Nyt Tetsun
Bes
Culeman
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