Divorced woman seeks annulment of court decree
Mrs Lilian Brown Richards formerly of Greenwich now with New York public library testified in Hartford Superior Court seeking annulment of a divorce granted five years ago to Augustus Loringe Richards. She denied allegations of wrongdoing, claimed her husband influenced custody by confession, and said she was never summoned for a referee hearing in New Haven.
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Hartford
Lilian Brown Richards
Greenwich
New York Public Library
Newell Jennings
Superior Court
Augustus Loringe Trachards
New
Lincoln's Birthday Holiday Plans by Schools and Banks
Schools and banks will be closed on Lincoln's birthday while large stores and factories stay open. An observance is planned with several events in memory of the martyred president, including exercises in schools and churches, focusing on the Great Emancipator.
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Dar al
Former Day Agent's Office Raided in Washington
Agents raided the apartment of Ralph K. Ruby, former assistant divisional chief of prohibition agents, and seized about 40 quarts of alleged liquor.
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Washington
Fee
Ralph K. Ruby
Prohibion
Creomulsion Promises Relief From Colds That Turn To Pneumonia
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a new medical discovery for colds and chronic coughs. It claims two actions to soothe inflamed membranes and destroy germs, with stomach absorption and quick relief promises. The ad labels Creomulsion as a guaranteed cure and offers a refund if not satisfied.
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Keira
I Crenmulgen Co
Atlanta
Alderman Seeks Removal of Mayor Hyman in Transit Relief Fight
New York Feb 10 The Board of Aldermen heard a resolution introduced by Republican Alderman William F F Quinn of Manhattan urging removal of Mayor John F Hyman to block transit relief efforts.
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New York
John F. Hyman
Board of Aldermen
William FF. Quinn
Republici
Manhattan
Prison Industry Plan Draws New England Conference
Boston officials plus Major LeRoy Hodges will meet February 17 and 18 to discuss aligning state penitentiaries to manufacture goods for state use. The plan seeks to reduce competition with private labor by assigning prisons specific products and coordinating state groups for supply needs.
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Boston
Bea
New England
Channing H. Cox
Boxtom
LeRoy Hodges
Virginia State Chamber of Cammierze
National Association On Prisons and
Filson Labor
Alfus
Industrs
Tate Penitentiary
Shoeulor
West Coast
Central Western
East Central
Grouns
Major Hodges
Cost of Gasoline Used Here Exceeds State Expenses
Hartford reports 308,009,000 gallons of gasoline consumed in the state in 10/4, costing motorists over 21.4 million dollars. At one cent per gallon the tax yielded about 1.087 million to the state. Gas tax receipts fund highway work and state government expenses, with receipts sent to the state treasurer for construction and maintenance.
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Hariford
State Motor Department
General Assembly
Hartford
Life term for slayer who burned bodies in murder case
Warren J Lincoln lawyer reports a jury sentenced him to life imprisonment for murdering his wife Lin, with her brother Byron Shoup. Lincoln and others burned the bodies and hid the heads in a concrete block. Lincoln's counsel accepted the verdict as he faces further related slaying cases. The court prepared for transfer to Stateville. In a separate note, Major Leo Wright and Arthur Foster were killed and their bodies burned in an airplane crash near Brooks Field.
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Warren J Lincoln
Turist
Lins
Byron Shoup
Lincolin
Bia Gon
John
Shoup
Penitanary
Stateville
Ban Antonio
Tex
Leo O. Wrght
Tyens, Fod
Arthur Foster
West Texas
Brooks Field
Coolidge Aims for Short Inaugural Speech in Washington
President Coolidge plans a brief inaugural address modeled on Cleveland's no notes style and under fifteen minutes. The plan reduces parade expenses, limits public displays, and places ceremonial activities near Washington with restricted staff and private organizers.
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Coolidge
Cleveland
Washington
Uwarding
Wart & Grexer
Crettdga
Army & Navy
Washinton
Privite Interfive
Lescaras
Tor
Eretslan
Chris White House
U S Asks Details On Expulsion Of Greek Patriarch
Washington informs Athens and Constantinople to report developments in Turkey’s expulsion of the Greek church patriarch. Secretary Hughes says the United States will not interfere in a dispute between two foreign governments over treaty art interpretations.
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Washington
State Department
Athens
Constantinople
Turkey
Tely
Lausanne
Tu Ksh
Agat
Patriarchatea
Constantinopis
Church at Storrs to start with $450000 fund drive
In Storrs Conn Feb 18 the Connecticut Federation of Churches plans a $260000 campaign to fund a community house and church plant once a $150000 milestone is reached. Connecticut Agricultural College students Aided in fundraising. New Haven Waterworks and Hartford contributed part of the totals amid a muddled report of pledges and quotas.
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Sloras
Conn
Connesticut Federation of Churches
Connecticut Agricultural College
Amtourt New Haven Waterburs
Tlartfoyd
Property Return Might Hurt Claims
Washington report states that despite Borah’s bill not yet passed for immediate return, Cushdge believes releasing holdings by the property custodian could complicate future claims. Nations at war with Germany have seized German property, and the President suggests those actions might resist U S efforts to recover payments on claims after reclaiming U S held property as security.
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Washington Tech
Germany
America
Radio concert enjoyed at gathering in Easton
Easton February 10 Mr and Mrs Robert Macquat entertained several friends Sunday evening A radio concert featured professional singers Victor and Harold Springford who performed with singing and ukulele Then luncheon was served Guests included Miss Florence Slady Miss Jane Adams Roy Fordham Theodore Berferon Harold Springford Victor Springford Regina Gweucek Martin Steucek and Joseph Slady of Haston
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Regina Gweucek
Martin Steucek
Joseph Slady
Haston
Democrats Narrow Fight Over War Fraud Prosecution Fees
Washington February 10 Senate Democrats opened a dispute over halving a proposed 1 million dollar appropriation for war fraud prosecutions. Senator Robinson of Arkansas argued ordinary collection methods could yield better results while avoiding favoritism. Senator McKellar of Tennessee contended one capable lawyer and a stenographer could outperform the 17 lawyers then on this case, noting only two convictions to date.
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Robinson
Arkansas
McKellar
Tennessee
Senator McKellar
Coolidge Accepts Norse Centennial Invitation
President Coolidge accepts a Norwegian centennial invitation after deliberations with Minnesota lawmakers and university officials. The 1825 landing of the first Norwegians in America is celebrated June 6 to 9 at Minnesota State Grounds near St Paul and Minneapolis. Coolidge will speak June 8 in Washington and attend the Minnesota event.
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Minnesota
Roate
Ampenda
Bothne
University of Inesota
America
Minnesota State
St. Paul
Eneapolis
Washington
Coolidge
Kent Coolidge
White House
States
When a Girl Disappears in Youngstown Ohio
A young woman from a good family returns by night taxi to a home with drawn curtains, is abducted to a barred room, and endures brutal degradation. The survivor tells her story in True Story Magazine March edition to warn other girls and parents. The article urges reading to prevent similar fates and notes disguising real names for safety.
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Youngstown, Ohio
True Story Magazine
March
Bernarr Macfadden
Winnie
True Story March issue reads like a love trap reel
A trio of true stories unfolds dramatic lives. A woman uses love to trap a rich older man, a shy suitor sparks a clever plan with unforeseen entanglements, and a London servant woman schemes upward only to be drawn into a dramatic marriage promise and its consequences.
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Alexander Potter
A Mother's Endorsement of True Story Magazine
A mother shares how if Youth But Knew sparked her family to read True Story monthly. Her two children, ages fourteen and eighteen, became eager readers, and the eldest urged all to read for lessons for both young and old. She notes the February issue captivated everyone and praises the magazine for keeping youth from going astray while praising family reading together.
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London
Harry Hobbs
England
Gladys
True Story Magazine
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