Robbery and Assault Target Frederick Ambrose Drug Store
Three youths robbed Frederick Ambrose's drug store at 811 Main Street after gaining entry with a plea for medicine. Ambrose was pistol whipped and struck with a blackjack, sustaining a likely skull fracture and requiring transport to St Vincent's hospital. Police issued descriptions and launched a city-wide search.
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Frederick Ambrose
Main Street
Ambrose
St. Viggent’s
Zoo
Acordross Ind Jp
Oth
al the
Enah
St. Vincent's Hospital
Japanese statesman Kobayama dies of cancer in Tokyo
Admiral Sakugen Kobayama, 85, longtime member of the Japanese privy council and former minister of war, died at his Tokyo home after a battle with cancer. He formerly led the naval staff during the Chinese Japanese war and had been a prominent figure in government for years.
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Torso
Associated Press
Suxenori ‘Kobayama
Fire Commissioners Confined to Homes Hinder Meeting
Two fire commissioners John J. T. Finneran and Michael Noonan were confined to their homes and missed the regular Hoard of Fire Commissioners meeting. Colaman and Dawe addressed only minor routing matters awaiting attention as no action could be taken.
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John JT. Finneran
Michael Noonan
Colaman and
Dawe
Ces
Helicopter Passes First Rigid Test
An experimental helicopter completed its first successful test at Farnborough Aerodrome. It lifted vertically, hovered briefly, and landed almost exactly where it rose, weighing over a ton with a pilot and extra weight aboard.
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Lond
Lowla Brennan
Farnborough
Brennan
Pope Pius XI Sends Blessing to American People
Pope Pius XI sent Cardinal OConnell of Boston a message through the Associated Press praising America for its prosperity and welfare. He expresses admiration for the United States, hopes for global peace, and condolences that he cannot visit, noting Washington conference progress and Americas aid to Europe. He asks for continued mercy and blessings on the country and its people.
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Rome
Associated Pre
Pius XI
Cardinal O'Connell
Boston
Associated Preas
United States
America
Washington
Europe
Fate of Missing in Ship Disaster in Doubt
Rescue craft head for Norfolk and Hampton Roads with survivors from the burning North ern Pacific as ships circles await news. Four Sun Shinbuilding Company employees in Chester, Pennsylvania are feared lost after the Northern Pacific, bound for Lovekens, broke up off Cap May in a calmer channel.
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New York
Proud
Northern Parifhc
Capa May
N. Gd
Norfolk
Hamplton Roads
Fie
Sun Shinbuilding Corporation
Chester
Pennsylvania
Northern Pacific
Skating conditions praised at city ponds and parks
The report notes good ice at vie flox ponds near the lty, Seaside park reports a fine smooth surface, and Parrott's and Bence's ponds are also rated good by the Board of Recreation.
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Vie Flox
Seaside Park
Parrott’s
Bence’s
The
Board of Recreation
Unemployment relief fund urged by Burnham and Eames
William Burnham and George M. Eames urged a city unemployment relief fund of 500000 to 750000 raised by taxation to cover expected protracted joblessness. The plan includes possible extra tax levied next April and notes existing 36000 to 366000 monthly disbursements from last November’s levy will exhaust soon.
General election sought by Italian political leaders
Rome February 8 Italian political leaders moved toward dissolving parliament and holding a general election if former Premier Orlando fails to form a government to replace the resigned Bonomi ministry. Orlando invited by the King to form a cabinet after requests from Popular and Socialist leaders.
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Rome
Associated Press
Orlando
Bonomi
Signor
Victor Emmanuel
Ares
Chamber ‘of Deputies
Connecticut Company Denies Five Cent Fare Increase
Connecticut Transit manager denies any rise in the five cent fare on Bridgeport routes remains in effect until further notice. Public Utilities Commission chair Richard Higgins says extensive studies are needed and extra time may be required before any change. Higgins notes the need to compare seasonal and broader fare revenue figures with earlier periods and considers subsidies from various routes in drawing conclusions.
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Connecticut
Bridgeport Ines
Connecticut Company
Efftec
Richard T. Higgins
Public Arilleles Commission
Ias
Bridgeport
Higgins
Post
Beo
Rigglis
Traffic Commission of
Bridgsport
Iy Ming
J. B. Potter
Ifin Company
Potter Steed
Yr Traffic Commission
Publi Anit- Hes Commission
Potter
Fara
President Receives Baseball Magnates at White House
President meets American League club owners managers and writers at the White House. He recalls being a catcher and praises Connie Mack and the Athletics while joking about outfield and past scandals in baseball. The scene includes Col Ruppert and Mr Mack as part of the historic gathering.
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Washington
Hacding
White Jioune
Jacob Rupnert
Yartkees
Col. Ruppert
sUghed
Dia
Mack
Connie Mack
Athletics
All Local Boys Are Defeated in New York
In New York on February, George Fifield of Toronto won the International amateur boxing championship in the 126 pound class by decision over Dan Garuda of Philadelphia. Bridgeport contenders were defeated as Hank Carfango of Pittsburgh beat Albert Cudahy, and George Fifield defeated Stephen Smith in three rounds. Wotton Ale corn of State University Columbus defeated Joseph Smith in two rounds, with Chanies McCoulten of Toronto beating James Linke in three rounds.
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New York
Geores Fifield
Troute
Dan Garuda
Philadelphia
ANL Bridgeport
Hank Carfango
Pittsburgh
Albert Cudahy
Bridgeport
Connecticut
George Fifield
Toronto
Stephen Smith
Chass— Wotton Alecorn
State University
Columbus
Hic
Joseph Smith
Chanies McCoulten
James Linke
Bridge
Port
Igow
Warship Construction Halted Under Harding Order
Washington reports Secretary Denby suspended work on fourteen capital ships under Harding's direction as the Washington Conference naval treaty looms. Three ships to finish, eleven to be scrapped or converted. costs hit about $6 million monthly. The Colorado remains the sole exempt vessel under construction.
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Washington
Denny
Harding
Denby
Roosevelt
Svorle
Theunpoasionsonder
Colorado
Miller Submits Annual Report on Lake Company
The Lake Torpedo Boat company plans to explore new lines of business while awaiting more submarine orders. Four boats are under construction for the United States, with assets totaling 6,919,816.71 as of December 21, 1921. Assets include cash and Liberty bonds, accounts receivable, materials, equipment, and patents.
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Lake Torpedo Boar Company
Cvbmarings
HH. S. Miller
Washington
United States
S Totes
High Alcohol Content Of Wine Triggers Arrest
A report from Frank Samu at 367 Howard Avenue describes wine seized earlier found to have high alcohol content. He was arrested last night on a warrant under state liquor laws, with bail set at $000.
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Frank Samu
Howard ‘Avenue
Aity Laboratory
Samu Wie
Singer With Five Octave Range Astonishes Vienna Crowd
In Vienna a four year old singer, Michael Prita, wowed the audience at the Austrian Society of Experimental Vocalettes with a claimed five octave range. His lowest note reaches F below the bass staff, two octaves under the violin’s low, and surpasses the late 19th century brass record tied to Mme Patti.
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Vienna
Michael Prita
Aussian Society of Experimental
Mme. Patti
Ulster Premier Blames British for Kidnapping
Ulster premier accuses British government of kidnapping prisoners across the border amid ongoing Northern Ireland frontier tensions. Troops ordered to aid civil authorities as Britain seeks to quell violence and secure prisoner releases. Churchill cites fears over death sentences fueling unrest. Sligo prisoners reportedly released.
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Ulster
Frontier
Belfast
Associated Press
Northern Ireland
Special Constabulary
Mster
Tandon
Preas
Sovernraone
Ireland
Iceland
Austen Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Michael Collins
Una
House of Commosa
Winston Churchill
Loadonderry
Callinsy
Estimated 50 Million Yearly Tax For Soldier Bonus
Washington reports a tentative 50 million dollar annual tax needed to finance cash bonuses for veterans. A committee session noted the exact source and mechanism will be discussed in a later meeting. They expect about 140 million yearly to cover cash payments over two and one half years starting January 1, 1928.
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Washington
Aan
House
Ways and Means
May
Perdne
Dafinita
Wool industry urges Fordney tariff bill in Boston
Members of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers urged Congress to promptly enact the Fordney tariff act. The resolution said the U S wool industry faces an alarming position with high tariffs on raw materials and inadequate duties on finished products. It warned that mills may close if action is delayed.
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Boston
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
United States
Tancarlie Hill
Washington
Treasury
Gallars
She Pelding
United States Merines
Mer
Injiren
Milford raid sparks getaway by eight as officers flee
In Milford a clash over a moonshine raid led five agents and three police officers to flee the scene. A night gunfight erupted when authorities searched the Klimaszewski home, with a still and grease found, a shotgun fired, and $700 missing from a strongbox. no injuries reported.
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Milford
Howe Senks
Strogg
J. Eno
Hartford
Frank
Stanley
Klimaszewski
Wheeler
Milford Center
Budget hearings urge cuts as city eyes 750000 tax arrears
City Attorney John A. Cornell told the Beard of Apportionment he could collect about 750000 in tax arrears and sewer assessments for 1918 1919 and 1920 if allowed 10000 for four copyists and two title searchers and to defray incidental expenses. The audit commission recommended the appropriation. Cuts were urged across budgets with over 7000 sliced from the Recreation Board and 5000 for labor at Park Board projects. The Sewer Committee proposed bonds totaling 709000 for general sewer construction. City Clerk Clarence E. Wintes resisted reducing a 17 person staff. 2500 of 6000 for accident claims was approved. Insurance costs for the Park Department were questioned by Commissioner Sparge. Eames urged insurance item only if the city plans to fund it through a tax.
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John A. Cornell
Itle
Recreation Board
Gearks Eames
Park Bosra
Island Brook — Distriet
Clarence E. Wintes
Park Department
Sparge
Eames
Agrieane
Tafero
Wage conference to open after February 14
New York February 14. Fifty five general managers attended as the Brotherhoods and the Eastern Railways committee announced that road officials would cooperate to the fullest extent to ensure a successful wage conference. John JG Walter, chairman of the Bureau of Information of the Eastern roads, stated the managers were informed.
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York
Petruary
Raymoads
John JG Walter
Bureau of Information
Influenza Spreads Prompt Talk of City Quarantine Rules
City physicians report widespread influenza with hundreds of grippe cases. William L. Zepp says quarantine measures like those of 1918 may be used if conditions worsen. Absences rise in schools and police, with ambulance staffing temporarily filled by substitutes.
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William L. Zepp
Board of Health
Ela
Hiveratt TE. Cortright
Oadhura
Board of Havention
James Walsh
WU. Brien
Grippe
la Grippe
Bhodflurase Rosls
Taylor murder mystery seen solved in days predicted
Los Angeles February reports say police failed to locate Edward F Sands former valet and secretary but progress is expected soon in the William Desmond Taylor case. Mabel Normand remains holed up at home denying reporters access while Mack Sennett’s secretary says no one will speak to the press and police guard his house.
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Miss. Normand
Max Sennett
Los Angeles
Edward F. Sands
William Desmond Taylor
Mabel Stormand
Close Ee
Mack Sennett
Ikerwlwa
Sennett
Bdustness
Mikes 3
Normande
Miss Normand
Moonshine Whiskey Removes Ink From Floor
A New Haven incident reports Fred King, a local broker, spilled ink on a new floor. With no ink remover, he used Moonshine whiskey which removed the ink and left a large white spot in the floor during his office move.
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New Haven
Fred King
Kingston
Farmers oppose tariffs voiced at national convention
James R. Howard, president of the American Farm Bureau Association, told the National Dry Goods Association convention that tariffs would create trade barriers harming farmers. He warned exports and prices would suffer as domestic goods lose competitiveness abroad. The address stressed urgent need for methods to segregate exportable farm goods for world markets from domestic consumption.
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New York
James R. Howard
Armeriean Farm Bureau Association
National
Howard
Markus Chang
China
Chinas
Unlicensed Driver Held After Minor Car Crash
Policemen investigating a slight automobile accident at Main Street and Barnum yesterday arrested John Sch of 78 Grand Street for violating state automobile laws. The arrest followed findings that the driver operated without a valid license.
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Main Street
Barnum - Yi
John Schat
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Stanley Kilmaszewski
Yescerany
M. Platt
Platt
Klimaszowaki
Edward 8. Doolan
Kenry Asamsr
Shelton
Victor Wrrdwell
Stamforg
Charles McCarthy
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James ME. Maher
Miltoré
Howee
Maher
M.B. Fowler
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