Mystery surrounds Dixmude disaster as crew sought
Paris reports the Dixmude airship disaster remains unexplained. The body of Lieutenant Du Plessis De Grenadin was found entangled in a fisherman's net off Southern Sicily, prompting French naval search missions from Selacea toward Northern Africa and the Sahara. Efforts aim to locate the airship and the forty nine crew members while uncovering documents to clarify the tragedy.
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Tacrine
Sicily
Lieutenaer du Plessis de
Wagedy
Granadan
Selacea
Crejuden
Mediterranean Sea
Tupis
Africa
Shila
Sahara Desert
Nile
Gut
Tougrount
Algeri
Dawid
Chers-Plorretey
Mure
Sities
Actress Jordan Charged With Fraudulent Purchases in Stamford
Stamford report details actress Jane Jordan known as Jane O Rourk arrested on charges of obtaining goods valued at around 800 by false pretenses from Seaman Menderis Trading. Her alleged deceit involved posing as a widow to secure credit for furnishings, with creditors pressing in recent weeks. The case references Stamford Greenwich New York Norwalk connections and a bankruptcy filing in New York under the name Jane O Rourk. Continued on page two.
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Stamford
Greenwich
New York
Norwalk
Jane Jortizo
Outpark
Woody Vole
M. Mendeir
Wells
Real Estente
HL Upaty
Jordan
Bus
Atre
Alice Jugranan
Parson Homes
Ned
Cow York
Accon
Landscape Airdeners
Ser
Darten
Justice Resigns Over Low Salary For Large Family
New York December 28 Daniel Cohalan state supreme court justice resigns after informing Governor Smith he would accept offers January 12 He cites difficulty of supporting a large family on a 17500 annual salary and asks salary increases to allow men of moderate means to become judges He declines further comments on other reports.
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New York
Daniel ¥. Cohalan
Supreme Court
Smith
Bembernte
Professor sought to explain bogus checks in theatre scam
Disappearing acts surround actor Charles Witrolynski known as Prof Cary Try ds after marrying a Bridgeport girl. Police investigate bogus checks tied to an auto accessories buyer and two complainants name Witrolynski as pass er of counterfeit payments. He promised a Southern theatre tour adver tised for young ladies and fled south, ignoring police orders to report for questioning.
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Meinlkin
Jnto
Uke South
Charles Witrolynski
WS State Street
Rirmselt
Cary Try
Witrolyngki
Lincoln
Hiter
Milk Producers Elect Senator Platt Director
Newtown December 28 reports the Connecticut Milk Producers Association elected Senator Thilo Te 1 of Newtown as director to succeed Leaver who retired. Meeting at Town Hall drew members from surrounding towns. Hiford Hough, manager, spoke on farming welfare noting farmers still need strong legislative protection.
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Newtown
Thilo TE
Aseuch
Berausi
Hiford Hough
Axguciation
Once a Song Writer's Car Becomes a Hearse in New York
A report notes a former song writer’s car has been converted into a hearse in New York. The article mentions the vehicle’s prior identity as a limousine and references its sale from a garage and an unaware buyer, with minimal readable details.
Postal Clerk Murdered in Winthrop Mass
Police and medical examiners investigated the murder of William J. Downs, a postal clerk found dead today. The scene was described with limited details as authorities searched for the perpetrator and clarified the victim’s identity.
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Winthrol
Mass
Deeth
Tomilist Sewruhing
Wiliam J. Downs
Hudy Tir
Firehouse Fire Ignites Fairfield House Destruction
An Alarming blaze destroyed the home of Carumius Derosne on Greenfield Road as the Fairfield Center Fire Company responded slowly from distant headquarters. Independent Political Club members aided in saving belongings while Tunxis Hill and Fairfield No. 1 dispatched crews, with a loss estimated at $2,000.
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Tunsis HI Fir E Company
Caruias Derosne
Greenfield
Tunxis Lil Company
No. 1
Rly Center
Compais
Iad
E. W
Pickett
Company Noik
Po- Ycoat Club
Numsre
Wispatea
Tunxis Hill Sorouny
Peusthohl
Derosne
Wiliam Tgusser
Busser
Leander Hedberg
Conpany Iad
Reserves Decision in Page Auto Firm Receivership Case
Special for the Telegraph Herald reports Judge Edwin 8 presiding in a lay unitd states matter at City Hall Stamford. Trustees and creditors discuss temporary receiver for Victor Pare Motey corporation amid book turnover and stock sales, with 400,000 realized from stock. Plant in Stamford halted, court set May 17 for further action.
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Page Auto
Norwalx
Dee, Sr
Edwin 8
Phoias
Natice Oo Pouri
City
Chanes D. Lockwool
Victor Pare Motey Corporation
Aintge Jantkwanad
Undavir
Sibegtia Manaang Hai
Ismuiy
Victor Tmige Moto Corporation
Arias
von Jaug
Siunfard
Risks Injuries To Avoid Crash With Children
A damaged report notes a collision on Willard Riverot near Carroll Avenue and Vraad Street, injuring a pedestrian and a bystander. Peter C. Brown, of North Avenue, was involved, with Edwards of Long HN sustaining minor injuries.
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Willard
Rohwrk Johnson
Carrrall Avenue
Vraad Street
Aulinpad Avenue
Man Declares Evolution Linked to Ape Ancestors
Washington scientist Dr. Hrdlicka told a convention that humans evolved from ape-like ancestors 400,000 years ago in Europe and Africa. He described humans as sharing a common branch with apes and warned critics against denying evolution’s beauty and complexity.
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Cincinnati
Des
Bee
Europe
Avisinate
VW. C
Petare
Hrd
Hcka
Moayehe
Michkia Agi
Turoepe
England
Sore Farm
Wuruyt
Hrdlicks
Tax Bill Reveals Minor Revisions in Public Outline
The Ways and Means Committee released the tax bill text showing few changes from the earlier outline. President Mellon and Secretary Mellon backed a broad revamp to curb tax dodging with a 28 member tax board to veto disputed rulings and tax reductions. The subcommittee wrapped for the year after a session led by Representative Garner, with Green and other leaders pressing for secrecy. full committee to reconvene early next year.
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Washington
Capitol
Mellon
Treasury
Woman's Sister on Stand Relates Infidelity Case
A court yesterday heard a tale of faithless acts in a divorce case. The sister of the wife testified about betrayals while the husband denied aggression and claimed fault lay with the wife. Witnesses described a heated separation as the judge weighed accusations of deceit and attempted killings, with the divorce granted on grounds of separation.
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Corroner
Mary L. Mix
Lefars
Isaac Wolfe
Vingsoniih
Urselie
Seviduride
Judee Worlean
Tha Slater
Phe
Anna Heéeymesi
Escape at Girls' Industrial School Leads to Rioting
In Delaware Ohio more than 100 inmates escaped after a riot at a girls' industrial school. Authorities report 40 inmates engaged in violence, several cottages were damaged, and guards dispersed the disturbance as 100 to 200 inmates remained inside the institution.
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Delaware
Giela
Former Stamford Fire Fighter Is Killed In Crash
Stamford reports a fatal car crash at Clark's Curve on Post Road. Retired Stamford Fire Department captain Charles Speh died after his car was struck while repairing a vehicle. four others injured including Walter Russell and Daniel Herrick. Driver James Shannon of East Main Street was detained by police.
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Stamford
Glark
Lon She Poa Road
Charles Speh
Myrtle Avenue
Walter Russell
Stratford
Daniel Herrick
East Boyd Street
New York
Russell
Merelek
Sneh
Janes A. Shannon
Eas Main Street
Speh
Shannon
Hervick
Harry Morrison
Russell Hornes
Otto Becker
Subpoenas Issued in Medical Probe Across State
Hartford December 23 Special to the Telegram About 4100 subpoenas were started by process servers to compel witnesses including physicians to testify next Wednesday in the annual medical probe. The list covers naturopaths chiropractors and various doctors from Hartford and other cities. A criminal action against those implicated in fraud may be pursued.
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Tiarrford
New Hyer
Bruigeport
Waterbury
Meridon
Bristol
Winimant
Stanilore
Norwich
Istermwich
Horlat Lads
M. Atecorn
Poremin Benedict
M. Iiolden
Car Found Abandoned After Stolen Incident
An automobile reported stolen was found abandoned near Feank Street after a Thursday incident. Police say the car carried two license plates with differing numbers and may have been stolen in New York. A unidentified young man fled the scene on Trampuil Road as authorities investigate the case.
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I Janes Digaltn
Thack Reek Carpuks
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Thinges
Er Apting Bros
Sar
Teatite
Trampuil
Rar
New York
Middlebury School Destroyed by Fire in Waterbury
A fire of unknown origin destroyed Bradsleyville School on Whittemore Road in Middlebury shortly after 10:30 tonight. Loss about 27,000 with 18,000 covered by insurance. The unoccupied building housed 65 pupils. local fire units from Waterbury could not prevent total destruction despite nearby aid from a city fire department five miles away.
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Bradsleyvilla School
Whittemore
Middlebury
Niuumivek
Jrantia
City Treasury Faces Deficit of 800000
The city faces a deficit of eight hundred thousand dollars as tax collection lags. Officials warned at a tax board meeting that more than twenty percent of taxpayers have yet to pay bills, threatening short term financing and potential notes issuance. The report also notes apportionment issues and looming budget pressure.
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LOGAL
Sava Claus
Salvation
Walter
F City Treasury
Purnhum
Bainty
Newuy
Bebreng
Elty
Vycuss Prasnik
Featars
Burnham
Tax Board
Waiting for Verdict as Marguerite Fonreyst Stands Trial
In Bridgeport Sunday Post style, Marguerite Fonreyst endures court proceedings in a murder case involving her husband. The article sketches tense scenes in the courtroom and the sensational atmosphere around the trial.
City faces deficit as tax collections lag
The city treasury reels from an $800000 shortfall after late tax payments. William Burnham, president of the Board of Apportionment and Taxation, said last afternoon that last grand list collections reached only about 80 percent of total assessments through December 4. The 1923 budget assumed a 92 percent collection rate, forcing urgent funding for the remainder of the fiscal year. Funds were shifted to cover urgent expenditures and salary increases for city officers, with $138 in contingency at start and $7773 transferred to cover needs and recent raises.
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William E. Burnham
Max Burnham
Cigy
Forest Lands Protective Association Formed in Hartford
Hartford December 28 Plans of far reaching importance to prevent forest fires and protect timber were made at the final financial meeting of the newly formed Talorr Mountain Protective Association in the office of State Forester Austin F. Hawesc. The association, organized under the State Forestry department, has about fifty members owning 11 013 acres of woodland in West Hartford Limebury Avon Farmington and Bloomfield. Travelers Insurance Company will provide an lookout station for forest fires during dry months from mid March to Thanksgiving Day. The group is the first of several to be organized by the state forestry department to assist reforestation and supplement departmental efforts statewide.
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Hartford
Talorr Mountain Protective Association
Austin F
West Hartford
Limebury
Avon
Farmington
Bloomfield
Travelers Insurance Company
State Forsatry Department
Tite Forest Department
US Shipping Board Vessel Reported Sinking Fast
Dispatches to Lloyds from Constantinople indicate the United States Shipping Board steamship Soavies or similar vessel is sinking rapidly in the western Black Sea. Reports say the ship is taking on water amid heavy seas with wireless messages confirming a full number one hold.
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U. S. Ship Board
London
United States Shipping Board
Soavies
Ty Flatrons
Lloyd's
Iren Constantinople
Pirht
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Nowindle
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Buston
Bonneaticut Milk Producers Association
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