Winter Cold Sweeps Connecticut Shivering Statewide
A brutal cold front dropped below zero across Connecticut with readings as low as ten below in the north and four in Bridgeport. One death in Waterbury linked to exposure, and Rob ert Quinn of Putnam died after a collapse at home. Ice farmers in Winsted prepared for an early harvest as winds began to ease.
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King Winter
Norfolk
Berkshire Hills
Putnam
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Boreas Drives Ships Toward Shore Amid Severe Winter Storm
Gale from the Gund wastes of Canada sweeps Long Island Sound. North shore harbors brace as chilly seas churn and small craft seek shelter. Early harbor closures foreseen as waters chill and winds persist, signaling harsh winter conditions for shore communities and shipping.
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Canada
Long Island Saund
Eskimo Shivers in New York Canyon Winters
An Alaska visitor, Robert Marukuwk, arriving in New York notes the brutal cold and inadequacy of heavy undergarments for a winter in the city canyons. He complains he left Alaska winter wear behind and jokes about the discomfort of urban frosts. He is accompanied by Burrs Keown, an Alaskan miner, as they tour the area.
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New York
Robert Marukuwk
Alaska
Point North
Marvokowl
Tad Igiend
Tana States
Burrs Keown
Wren
Ed Acent
Sring
Kate
New Haven Road Triples Earnings Over Last Year
New York December 27 AP Rehabitation of the New York New Haven and Hartford rali ted s earning powers reflected in its report of 9880,674 net income for November, bringing the total for the eleven months to 65, 748 compared with ml 2,489 764 in the corresponding period of 1924. The in 19 da 1n the November net over the same month a year ago were 246,709 while gross revenues were 781,885 larger.
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NW York
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Boiler Explosion Injures Woman at Transit Town Address
A boiler explosion at 323 Transit Tan Avenue injures a woman who was treated for eye injuries and multiple lacerations to the arm and hand. Firemen responded to a 19:46 alarm and Hose Company No. was noted. Authorities did not discuss case details. Nearby residents are Jaude W Trehingson and Simma Dickinson.
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Ms Loam
Jenking
Iranistan
Fenun
Nepital
Jenkins
Tranisttan Avenue
Jaude W Trehingson
Simma Dickinson
Smef
Alexander S. Mellor
Hose Company
Storms Ravage France Flood Threat Looms Over Paris
TEC 87 AP reports severe storms across France last week causing heavy damage. The Seine and Rhone rivers rise, threatening villages and Lyons homes. A La Rochelle fishing boat foundered with seven missing. transport lines suffer telegraph and telephone outages in multiple districts.
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Paris
France
la Rochelle
Seine
Rhone
Lyons
St. Rambert
Bourg
Albarine
Don Champery Charolies
Aix-Les-Bin
Tons Sur Baone
Man Dies in Car After Late Dance in Union Place
Dee 07 1939. Blagg Huskaka of 59 orth street died in a car found running in a garage after a late private stage dance. Medical examiner ruled accidental asphyxiation due to carbon monoxide. widow and one child survive.
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Manundster
Orth Street
Hiuskal
Thief Robs New Haven Jewelry Home
A thief stole about $300 in jewelry from the home of J nH Heyman on 12u8 Whalley Avenue. Mrs Heyman found a front window partly open upon returning home around midnight Saturday. Police investigate two possible items: a diamond ring and a valuable watch.
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New Haven
J Nh Heysnin
Whalley
Heyman
Thenea
Wallingford Blaze Destroys Seven Stores In Early Morning Fire
A major fire in Wallingford destroyed seven business district stores and two buildings, with losses exceeding 150000. Firefighters battled near zero temperatures for over seven hours, saving only shells of two- and three-story structures. The Kennedy News Colony, founded 42 years ago, contends with heavy losses including valuable business records. No injuries were reported.
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Wallingford
Nec
Biome
Dr. Hall Co
Meriden
Charles Luicks
Kennedy News
Ted Goldberg
Tom Rowdle
Sam Levi
Charles Elcftherion
Samuel Keer
Myra
Elizabeth Y. Mears
Hartford
M. &. Smith
Hart E Company
Tierney
Smith
Dirfieult
Kennedy News Colony
Thomas Kennedy
Missus Nelle
Rose Kennedy
Kennedy
Waterbury Man Dies From Exposure and Exhaustion
Robert Quinn of Chipmin Street Waterbury died from exposure and exhaustion after starting for home late at night. His son-in-law George A Stokes did not worry when he did not appear. Found a block from his home at 7 a.m. he was beyond medical aid and died within minutes. Medical examiner Dr A A Crane ruled exposure and exhaustion as the causes.
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Waterbury
Putnam
Roberrt Quinn
Chirman Street
A A Crane
Frost Trial Resumes Today in Fire Conspiracy Case
A special session of Criminal Superior Court will be held today before Judge Edwin C. Dickenson with a jury. The defense presents further evidence in the Frost case. On Thursday the jury, polled in secret, indicated readiness as John Oberlander spoke for his fellows. Frost stands accused of criminally conspiring with Abraham Whitey Fildman of New York City to set fire to the Pethel plant owned by Auto Trunk and Specialty Company, with damages estimated at 6,000.
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Criminal Superior Court
Edwin C. Dickenson
Charles Frost
Curt
Ita-Room
John Oberlander
Darien
Dickenson
Gary
Frost
Abraham “Whitey
Vessel Burns in Sound Thwarts Stamford Rescuers
A large steam lighter burned to the water edge in Long Island Sound two miles off Chippan Point near Stamford. Gale force northwest winds and extreme cold hindered rescue attempts by Harbormaster John Ryle Jr. and John Durham, who reported the ship burn to the water’s edge and suspected the crew reached Lloyd’s Neck, Long Island. Both rescuers were exposed to the freezing conditions.
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Lloyd's Neck
L. I
Stamford
Long Island Sound
Chippan
John Ryle
Long Island
Kyle
Durham
Green Predicts Coal Strike End Within 10 Days
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor predicted the anthracite coal strike would be settled within ten days. He spoke during holidays with his family in Colhocker O, noting a settlement would bring a year of less discord, steady labor relations, and gradual business improvements. He also said textile, shoe, bituminous, goat and some pottery sectors faced weak demand but had passed their worst period, and 1926 should bring steady work.
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William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Two Dead In Poisoned Food Case At Waynesburg
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania two adults died and two teenagers were hospitalized in what authorities suspect is poisoning from food. Victims are Charles Thompson age sixty Miss Mabel Ward age twenty seven. Hospital patients are Charles Pickens age seventeen and Winner Ward age seventeen. Autopsies planned tomorrow.
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Waynesburg
Cap
Charles Thompson
Alxty
Mabel Ward
Charles Pickens
Winner Ward
Miss Ward
J. A. Knox
Six arrested in Brooklyn murder case linked to gang warfare
New arrests in New York tie a Christmas morning killing outside the Adents Social club in Brooklyn to a gun battle among rival gangs led by Lonergan of the White Hands, Lovett, and Cupane. Six men charged with homicide await hearing Tuesday as bodies of Lonergan and Haines are found in the club. Meanwhile Princeton scientists state Pithecanthropus was distinctly human, settling a long debate on evolution. Dr W T Scott cites brain cast evidence confirming human origin despite earlier contention.
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New York
Nee
Cap Sun
Brooklyn
Richard Teg Leg Tonergan
Big al” Cupane
Imple
Lonergan
Bill’ Lovett
Copane
Ball
Neil Perry
Adents
Aaron Haines
Princeton, K. 3. Vel
Princeton
W. T. Scott
Princeton University
Eugene Dubois
Benyawan
Java
Scott
Dubois
Scntt
Trinceton
Pithecanthropus
New Haven
Dov
de Princenton University Eulogiab
Ruble Wise
Chinese Baptists Observe Christmas Event at First Baptist
The Chinese class of the First Baptist church held its Christmas program during the regular meeting yesterday afternoon. It featured Chinese songs, Scripture readings by Ginn Wong Charne Woo Ernest Leong C Lin Lin IY. Chin J Leong and KE. Leone, a solo Moment by Moment by Edward Leone, and a recitation by Master Jy Leong.
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First Baptist Church
Cliss
Ginn Wong Charne Woo
Ernest Leong
C. Lin
Lin
IY. Chin
J Leong
KE. Leone
Bandits Loot $100000 in Diamonds From Merchant
In New York on December 27, armed robbers attacked Henry Goldberg's East Side jewelry store. They beat the owner, ransacked the safe for unset diamonds worth about $100,000, and fled in a car after forcing customers to stay at bay. Goldberg was treated and released from Cravement hospital later.
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New York
Tour
Ten
Lower East Side
Henry Goldberg
Manhattan Bridge
Cgeldberg
Goldberg
Cravement Hospital
East Side
Passerby Finds Car with Dead Occupant on Highway
The body of Sidney C. Rosenberg, a New Haven attorney, was found in a car parked near the Milford turnpike in Orange. He had shot himself. a gun was found in his hand and the radiator and engine were frozen. Rosenberg, 49, Yale educated, had residences in Woodmont and at 116 Sherman Avenue.
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NEW Wmaven
Tee
Sidney C. Rosenberg
New Haven
Orange Lab
Rosenberg
Yale Ccollege
Yale Innay School
Russell Ltarnett
Orange
Woodmont
Milford Turnpike
Shaw
Charles J. Stevens
Y.A. Kowalewski
West Haven
Suleime
Church Street
Yale College
Yale Law School
Fudge Jacob Caplan
Edoward J. Stanford
Sherman Avenue
New 37 mm automatic cannon could aid aircraft defense
Washington reports Major General Hines discloses an entirely new weapon for anti aircraft use, a 37 mm automatic cannon with an estimated 4000 ft per second velocity and 10,000 foot vertical reach. He notes production limits, need for field tests, and ongoing ordnance developments alongside joint Hawaii maneuvers and broader ground defense improvements.
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Washington
John L.r Himes
Army
Ordnance Department
Tines
Calvary
Na Honal Guard
Hines
Old Man Sought in Woman's Murder as Witnesses Held
Police bend every effort to catch the estranged killer of Sarah L Tuseier found dead in a house at 61 Kritts Lane. An elderly carpenter, age over sixty, who lived with the murdered man and Joseph DeSante is the prime suspect. Two men and a girl are held as witnesses at police headquarters after 24 hours of questioning. Additional suspects include Tony Greco and Tony Lupo linked to alibi details.
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Sarah L Tuseier
Kritts Law
Roman
Joseph Derante
Desante
Ae City
Tsedming
Joseph Decreasante
Ierry
Brooklawn
Evitts Lane
White Plains
Duntry Wire
Lutheran Church recalls members with memorial service
Memorial services at the Lutheran church honored parishioners and relatives who died in the past year though none of the members had died, seven new members were welcomed, a $100 purse was given to Rev Weng and his wife, Edith Anderson resigns as Sunday school superintendent, and a Christmas party with Santa followed.
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Finitefish Lutheran Church
Armin G. Weng
Weng
Santa
Ign Misa
Josephine Kuhl
Miya Kuhi
Edith Blackwall
Stratford High School
Old man sought in unsolved mysteries police declare
In Bridgeport police say an elderly man is sought in connection with an unsolved set of mysteries involving Sarah Lussier. Joseph Le arenaute is noted as a suspect, with three others held as material witnesses amid a wider investigation.
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Bridgeport
Sarah Lussier
Joseph le Arenaute
Alli
Truoistan Avenue
Tuteran Church
Will of People
World Court
Eddy
United Church Forum
Long Island Stud
Sturoford
Milford
Greenfield Hill Church
Hartford Pastors Resign Positions
Hartford Dec 27 prominent Baptist leaders Dr Herbert Judson White and Rev J John Newton Lackey co pastors since June 1923 of Central Baptist Church tender resignations from the pastorate in letters read to the congregation The action surprised members as a new community home move nears completion
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Wartford
Herbert Judson White
John Newton Lackey
The
Baptist Church In
New England
Central Baptist Church
Vely
Ansonia Prosecutor Robert McArmond Dies in New Haven
Ansonia prosecutor Robert McArmond aged ninety nine died this afternoon at New Haven General Hospital from organic trouble. A lifelong resident of Ansonia he had served fifteen years as prosecuting attorney for the City court. Born in Worcester he moved to Ansonia about twenty years ago after working as a toolmaker. He studied law while employed and in the office of City Court Judge R L Muneger. His widow a son Waters and three brothers survive.
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New Haven
Robert McArmond
Franklin Street
Ansonia
New Haven General Hospital
Dies
Worcester
R. L. Muneger
Wo Waters
Palls on Ice Injury Sends Vincent Rodeczki to Hospital
Vincent Rodeczki of 346 anonue avenue was removed to St Vinent hospital after slipping on ice last night. He reportedly fell as he walked near home on Saturday, with condition described as serious and uncertain by Nosatals dugt naght officials.
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Vincent Rodeczki
Anonue Avenue
St Vinent Hospital
2Derzki
Wes
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Rob
Block
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Lonely Road
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Susan Lussier
Eyitts Lane
Roturdas
Lutheran Church
Tientsin Badde Fe
China
Nara
Tarsart
Palls
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