Senate Bars Fall Testimony Hear McAdoo Today
Washington February 7 the Senate Oil committee pressed the Naval Oil lease inquiry while renewing authority to act and widening claims on Elk Hills and other properties. The panel did not compel Albert B Fall to testify, and a corrected statement from William G McAdoo indicated he and his former New York firm had received about 1.0 million in fees rather than 250 000.
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Senate Oil Committee
Naval Oil Lease
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Elk Hills
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Neutot, Mass
Oklahoma
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Disarmament Commission
League of Nations
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McAdoo Faces Pressure As Cummings Emerges In Dialogue
A telegram byline describes McAdoo’s supporters wavering amid the Teapot Dome scandal link, as William G. McAdoo and Homer Cummings become focal points at Stamford and Washington. Leaders including Bernard Baruch, Daniels Cooper, Judge Rockwell, and Thomas Love discuss whether to press toward McAdoo’s nomination or back Cummings. McAdoo defends his ties to Doheny and seeks a hearing as party deliberations continue.
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Tea Pot Dome
William G. McAdoo
Railronda
Homer 8 Cummings
Stamford
Conn
National Democratic Committee
McAdoo
Mellon Tax Bill Set For House Monday Report
Washington February seven Republican and Democratic clash over a tax reform package with a 25 percent top surtax and a proposal to bar tax exempt securities. The Ways and Means Committee approved sending the revenue bill to the House and debated a constitutional amendment to prohibit tax exempt securities. The measure would cut income tax rates and reduce war excise revenue, while facing a party split on surtax levels and revenue implications.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Committee
Green
Lake Torpedo Co Votes to Retire Preferred Stock
The Lake Torpedo Company seeks to retire its 10 percent preferred stock amid corporate actions and government review. Officials plan a meeting to discuss the issue and potential effects on shareholders and accounts.
George Baldwin of Bridgeport Passes Away at 70
George Baldwin a longtime Bridgeport figure and member of an old local family died at his home on Courtland Street. He served 12 years on the police board and was a former city purchasing agent. Survived by wife Clue Bishop Nichols and son Nathan Baldwin, he was a pioneer settler tied to early land grants from the English government. Educated in Bridgeport schools, he worked for Hawley and Co until his father’s death in 1914.
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Bridgeport
Cuourtland Street
Clue Bishop Nichols
Nathan Baldwan
Py & Grant
City of
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T Hawley & Co
Mr Baldwin
Boudoir Mirrors at the Sunday Post
An OCR damaged fragment hints at a feature about boudoir mirrors and vanity in a serialized piece from the Sunday Post, mentioning places and names in a period voice. The readable bits reference Waelongion, Woastingtet Lowe, and a stirring focus on beauty amid reflective prose.
Third Norwalk Man Held for Wilton Hold-up
James Cavanaugh of Norwalk, owner of the Owl lunch on Boston Post Road, arrested for accessory to a Wilton hold-up. Victim Stunuglay Szodinski robbed of 800 dollars. three youths accused, Cavanaugh pleads not guilty, held for trial with others on bonds. Police expect more arrests as inquiries continue.
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James Cavanaugh
Boston
Dward Keating
Hens Palau
Ridgefield Barracks
Stunuglay Szodinski
Ansonia
Wilwon
Samuel E. Nicholas
Ridgehelt
Crvanaueh
Patrick WG Ned
Leonard Nally
Phil Othe
Olo
Monesarion Sev Taal
Krown
Seck
Weating
Palut Todiy
Chauries Smith
Darien
Tito
Sze Qcinske Te Wilton
Sam Ip
Amofa
Io Oneil
Natly
Toxin illness under control say state officials
The state reports toxin illness under control after injections of previously frozen toxin to a group of children, with authorities saying the spread has been contained. Cases involve several patients, some severely affected, while investigators continue to trace the source and prevent further incidents.
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Eusta
Prohibition Advocate Dr Johnson Says Dry Law Rising
Dr William E B Pussyfoot Johnson, a known prohibition advocate, argued last night that dry laws are gaining strength while all laws are violated. He cited tax evasion and theft as reasons to uphold prohibition and noted that the movement spreads despite opponents calling it a failure. He claimed America’s dry stance inspired a world movement and predicted continued momentum.
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Pussyfoot” Johnson
Avery
William EB
Prohibition
Dr Johnson
Johnson
America
Connecticut Republicans Endorse Coolidge At Cleveland Rally
Connecticut Republicans show strong support for Calvin Coolidge for renomination at Cleveland next June. At the annual winter rally in Hartford the party demonstrated fervor and enthusiasm, signaling solid backing for Coolidge from the Connecticut delegation. The gathering highlighted preparation for the 1924 political year with noted party figures and a shared sentiment that the spring campaign will be shaped around Coolidge’s candidacy.
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Calvin Coolidge
Cleveland
New Britain
Trinley Association
Henry Roraback
Hono
Hartford
Geir
Connecticut McKinley Association
Bond Hotel
Iil
New England
Connectiut
Gortino
Charles A Templeton
Inquiry Demands Probe Into Engraving Bureau Row
Feb 7 reports a fresh flare in the Engraving Bureau controversy with Charles B Brewer accusing Treasury officials of bond duplication and coverups. Representative To Guardi moves for congressional inquiry while Mellon denies losses and notes no public loss, with exhibits attached to a court filing.
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Washington
Bureau of Engraving
Harding
Charles B Brewer
Department of
Brewer
Coolidge
Daughet
Laury
Treasury
Mellon
Yregsury Offields
Fire Pumping Equipment Faulty Says McCathron
Henry N McCathron president of the Board of Fire Commissioners testified before the Board of Apportionment that pumping equipment is faulty and depots are in disrepair. Superintendent 41 gay P Thorne of the Sharttle department described a $277, 962.97 request, with $275, 9% approved last year. Georgé L Uluack urged funds close to last year’s level for next fiscal year. Mayor William Behrens attended. Three new pumps were urged but only one at 12,000 was requested.
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Jhallons
Board of Fire
Henry N McCathron
Board of Fire Commissions
Gay P Thorne
Sharttle
Georgé L Uluack
William Behrens
Joe Cesling
Pest Bent Fl
Ice Bridge Breaks Adrift 14 People at Risk in Quebec River
A breakaway ice bridge on the Quebec river left 14 adrift as a party of 17 stood on the ice. Eleven were rescued near the middle of the stream with the help of workers from Quebec and Lewis Berry company. Several others were swept away and fate of many remaining was unknown amid freezing temperatures and strong current. Residents had warned against venturing onto the bridge.
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Quebec
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Queber and
Lewis Berry
Bentley Elected President of Bridgeport Engineers Club
Bentley senior member of the engineering firm of Bentley and Tolmgen was elected president of the Engineers Club at the annual meeting held at the Surtnels hotel last night. He succeeds Carl F Dietz of the Bridgeport Brass company EL Lo Wells of Joseph the General Electric company was elected vice president, Hannibal Hob Loth and A of the Crane company were chosen secretary and treasurer respectively. H J Vianson was elected chairman of the meeting committee and J He Charmer of the LMC chaired the membership committee. The eight officers were chosen unanimously as the club reviewed the past year, with ex President Iview praising the organization, which includes nearly every engineer in Bridgeport. The club closed 1922 with 13 members and currently lists 187 men.
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H Bentley
Engineerng Fim
Bentley and Tolmgen
Engineer 8Lub
Serutnels
Bentley
Carl F Dietz
Bridgeport Brora
EL Lo Wells
Joseph
General Electric Company
Hannibal Hob Loth
Crane Company
H J Vianson
Bridgeport
J He Charmer
LMC
Iview
Cit
Cito
Teader T
Bridgeport Bliss Company
Norton
Wortester
Aged Woman Dies As Dress Takes Fire From Stove
An elderly woman died after her dress caught fire from a stove at 390 Browd Street shortly after midnight. She was taken to St Vincents Hospital with severe burns where she died. Mrs Sophie Geibel at 2 Atlantic Street attempted aid by forcing a window and assisting the woman while others fought the flames.
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Browd Street
St Vincents
Burns
Sophie Geibel
Atlantic Atreet
Windos
Keep Hidden Vigil as Killer’s Body Lies in View
Witnesses to slaying of Rev. Dahme keep vigil in Hopes that killer will return to view body. Police watch churchgoers and church gatherings for clues as authorities probe a murder linked to a pastor and a tense city. Names and places appear amid a garbled police and regional crime report.
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Dahme
Federalists Reported In Vera Cruz Invasion Claim
In Vera Cruz federal troops entered the city today as Al Hegeswich, consular agent for the De Le Huerta government, announced arrival but refused to disclose his information source. The report cites the insurgent leadership and the consular confirmation.
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Orleans
Vera Cruz
al Hegeswich
de le Huerta
Ann Doherty Held in Local Police Debacle
Police at the Tout precinct reported a disruptive incident involving Ann Doherty and several others. Ann Doherty and Arthur Heffernan were taken into custody at 36 Goodsdl street and charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace. Mia Doherty was moved to Hillside home by Dr Alfred Stevenson after being checked for inebriation. The case remains under Cary court supervision.
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Tout
Ann Dubuty
Doherty
Rudgeport
Arthur Heffernan
Wied Doherty
Goodsdl Street
Hefernan Sys
Mia Donerty
Hillside
Alfred Sfevenson
Anumul
Cary Court
Endless Line of People at Bier in City Tragedy
A crowd of over 15,000 mourners lined Madison avenue around St. Joseph's church for the slain Father Hubert Dahme. Police pursued clues but the killer remains unidentified four days after the Monday night attack, with witnesses questioned and a broad investigation underway.
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Father Hubert Dahme
St. Joseph’s Church
Madison Avenue
Father Dahme
Main Street
Actic
Fathers Dibwe
Catherine Street
Woman Found Dead In Brooks Street Home
Mrs Ambrose Bozyesko aged 33 was found dead yesterday afternoon at 25a Brooks Street by family returning from work. She had complained of feeling ill in recent days and the cause of death remained unestablished. Acting Medical Examiner Edward Fitzgerald will continue inquiry today.
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Brooks Street
Mozyesko
Edward Fitzgeralde
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