Sybil Bauer Dies at 23 World Backstroke Record Holder
Sybil Bauer a 23 year old holder of all world backstroke records in the women's class died at Michael Reese Hospital after a winter illness. At her bedside were her parents siblings and fiancé Edwin Sullivan a New York newspaperman. Bauer held 23 world records from 100 metres to a quarter mile and won the 1924 Olympic backstroke title. Funeral arrangements were incomplete with burial set in Chicago.
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Chicago
Sybil Bauer
Michael Reese Hospital
Miss Bauer
Carl Bauer
Valentine
George Bauer
Dorothy
Edwin Sullivan
New York
Edwin Sullivar
Michael Reese ‘Hospital
Senoe
Brent Chicago
Johnny Weissmuller
Sellinois
Norchwestern University
Shamia
Northwestern
Florida
Milas Bauer
St. Augustine
Fla
Swaich
Toni
Lin
Loyola, University
Asimmer
Frends
Inesa
Northwestern University
Mise Hauer
Ther
Chinese train collision injures eighty and demolishes homes
In Kyuksu province a freight train collided with three military powder wagons, killing three people and injuring numerous others. The blast wrecked the train and demolished eighty nearby houses as of January 31.
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Asaka
Japan
Kyuksu
Mine union debate centers on 30 hour week plan
In Indianapolis the United Mine Workers discuss wages and conditions with policy decisions guiding the forthcoming six hour day and five day work week. Delegates aim to influence the Miami contract talks February 14 to replace the Jacksonville pact expiring March 31.
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Indianapolis
Convention of the
United Mine Workers
Miami
Florida
Casef
American Federation of Labor
Jacksonville
Officers Honor Danbury Major at Surprise Dinner
Danbury Jan 31 Special Major George J Schen commanding officer of the Second battalion 192nd Field Artillery received a testimonial dinner from Battery D of Danbury at the Hotel Green. Major Schen was surprised on reporting to the State Armory and shown into the ballroom where the presentation sword was given by Captain Anthony Sunderland.
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Danbury
George J. Swhnen
192Nd Field Artillery
Hotel Green
Seheen
State Armory
Schen
Anthony Sunderland
Major Schoen
Sunderland
Alfred N. Phillips
Stamford
Bandit Escapes as Stamford Police Fire Shots
A masked bandit halted a man and woman on the Boston Post Road near the Greenwich line, then fled with a New Jersey license car. Police fired 12 shots in pursuit through Stamford streets but the bandit escaped, and the victims declined to identify themselves. The bandit called police three times requesting updates on his capture.
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Stamford
Boston Post
Greenwich
New Jersey
Chase
Three Local Persons Seek Divorce Decrees
In Superior court filings yesterday after noon three Bridgeport residents seek divorce on grounds of intolerable cruelty and desertion. Maude Van Dorn Gilmore of Bridgeport seeks divorce from Henry Joseph Gumers married December 14 1922 in New York City, with custody of two minors and alimony. Havel A. Bewis of Bridgeport seeks relief from Stephen Joseph Lewis of unknown residence, alleging cruelty. marriage date February 23 1917. seeks restoration of former name Austin Hall. Sarah F. Jones Mettam of Worcester filed for divorce from William T. Mettem. marriage November 23 1917. desertion alleged March 4 1923.
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Superior
Bridgeport
Maude van Dorn Gilmore
Henry Joseph Gumers
New York City
Havel A. H. Bewis
Brodiceport
Local investors praised for protection methods at luncheon
Frank P. Bennett Jr of United States Investor spoke at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Bridgeport praising local protection methods against blue sky promoters. He lauded the Bridgeport approach, urged preventive interviews for promoters, and criticized government and bank missteps in wartime finance. He warned workers to seek solid, established investment houses when in doubt.
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Chamber of Commerce
Stratfeld
Sternoon
Frank P. Bennett Jr
Hoston
United States Investor
Qgood
Adt
Bridgeport
Henry Osborne
Bennett
Industr Center
Jeft
Croker
Mr. Bennett
Postal Workers at Remington Club hosts Bridgeport guests
Over 100 members of the Bridgeport post office Service Relations Council attended an evening at the Remington Arms Athletic Association club. Guests toured the shooting range, bowling alleys, and billiards after a buffet luncheon. The association glee club performed and soloists John Hanley Walter Barrett John O Connell and Walter Locke offered numbers.
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Service Relations Councell
Bridgeport Post Office
Remington Arms Athltic Association
Remington Arms Club
Hoss
Association Glee Club
John Hanley
Walter Barrett
John O'Connel
Walter Locke
Alleged Forger Held at Boton Boston Case
Lawrence J. Crowley of Cambridge was held in 16000 bonds after waiving examination on forgery charges. He allegedly uttered checks for 1050 and 5000 names Sic non Cartridge bank and Leo hk MW. Authorities probing check forgeries totaling nearly 50000. Crowley returned from Florida with a Boston police inspector.
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Boston
Lawrence J. Crowley
Cambridge
Florida
Pasid
Filter C. Sic Non Cartridge Bank
al Uo Cort
Leo Hk MW
Crowley
Pilot Sets Chicago to Cleveland Flight Record
Tenry J. Brown, a government air pilot, set a new record for the Chicago to Cleveland route, covering 827 miles in 1 hour 32 minutes at an average speed of 185.2 miles per hour, as announced by the post office department.
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Washington
Tenry J. Brown
Chicago
Cleveland
Ost
Gray hair darkening remedy advertised by Buchanan County resident
The statement promotes a home hair darkening method claiming to restore natural color and make a gray haired person look twenty years younger. Instructions describe mixing bay rum with Burko Compound and plyeur ine, applying every other day until darkening is achieved, noting it does not color the skin, is not greasy, and does not rub off.
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Boots
Buchanan County
Wau
Mentha Pepsin Remedy for Stomach Distress and Indigestion
An advertisement extols Tate’s Mentha Pepsin as a fast acting relief for gas, bloating, heartburn, and stomach upset from excesses or poor digestion. It promises broader benefits including alleviating dizziness, nervousness, and sleeplessness caused by stomach disturbance, touting pleasant taste and building vitality.
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Dare
Tate
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Daily Mirror
Tommy Tucker
Fay King
The
Daily. Mirror
Gude
United States
Pilan
Everge Faris Medicium Company
Resumont
Plas
Mt. Louie
J. Rufus Wal- Ungford
Postal Workers At
Remington Club
Boton
O’ Coats
Shaker
BAYER
Mustard Slaates
Hindle Drug Stores
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