Seamen Rescued After Blizzard Walk For Aid
Six coast guardsmen survived exposure after a C-126 wreck off Narragansett Pier. Boatswain's Mate Joseph Libby barefooted and just lightly clothed walked four miles through a blizzard to summon help, guiding rescuers to shore as the others endured freezing conditions and high seas.
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New London
Coast
Boatawain
Joseph Libby
N.S. Pulford
Greenville
N. C
Lowell
Mass
Jered W. Thornhill
New Bedfort
Tony Simon
Wilbur A. Minnick
Scranton
John HW. McGusen
Los Angeles
Telephone Operators Save Three Children From Fire in Boston
In Boston at Augtio Park a two alarm blaze trapped three young children. University Exchange operators Katherine Lydon Win Mirghy and Mildred Polley carried Marian Adelman four and Thenday Adelman eight and John Lynch one and a half to safety as Mia Edward Adelman owner tried to alert the fire department. Firemen cited spontaneous coal combustion in the cellar as the blaze source.
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Boston
University Exchange
Augtio Park
Edward Adelman
Adelina
Katherine Lydon
Win Mirghy
Mildred Polley
Marian
Thenday Adelman
John Lynan
Lyman S Catlin Dies at 87 Former Connecticut Banker Civil War Vet
Lyman S Catlin longtime treasurer of the Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank over 52 years and former state representative and senator died at his home 243 Mill Hill Avenue Stratford Bridgeport area. Born 1840 in Harwinton he served in the 19th Connecticut Infantry and 14th U.S. Heavy Artillery. He was paroled after capture, recovered, and returned to duty. He later taught, married Helen Lewis, and remained active in civic affairs. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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Lyman Catlin
Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank
Fomer
House of Representatives
Senate
Mill Hill Avenue
Caitlin
Connecticut
Eivic
Bridgeport Hospital
Harwinton
Conn
19Th
Connecticut Infantry
14Th
United States Heavy Artillery
Lyon
Stratford
Bridgeport
Mechanics and Barriers Savings Bank
State Senate
Helen J. Lewis
George Liev
James M. Otis
Mechanics and Warmers Savings Bank
Catlin
Cat
Mr. Lin
T. S&s
Mechanics and Warmers Saving Bank
Mvenue
U S Movie Firms Protests Ban at Wimbledon Net Match
Four American newsreel companies protest the exclusion of photographers from the Lenglen Willes match between Helen Wills and Suzanne Lenglen at Cannes. They threaten to withhold films in America and urge the U S L T A to present their case to the French federation. The Riviera atmosphere here remains unsettled as the dispute continues.
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New York
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Helen Wills
Mile
Suzanne Tlenelen
Iguropeadleholder
Cannes
France
French ‘Tennis Federation
America
Ypetition
International
Pathe
Ahta
Pictures Ag
Pr Aunccas
Amnesia victim questioned after jail claim surfaces
Atlanta dispatch reports a man calling himself John White told police he suffered amnesia after being slugged in East Setauket. Investigators say he was jailed in Patyburn Georgia last Wednesday and released Thursday en route to Florida. Officers note a companion, Oscar Palmer, was jailed for license violations, and White may have known him from Homestead.
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Atlanta
John White
East Setauket
Long Island
Hillside Hospital
Bridgeport
White
Homestead
Bridgeport News Harbors Distorted Death and Local Briefs
Bridgeport reports the death of Catin at eighty six amid confusing notes on weather and health. City briefs cover duty shifts, patrols on the East Side, weather warnings, and local civic items including delays in tax and public works. Mentions of Lincoln's birthday, Stratford fire, and various court matters illuminate a busy page with global and national items interwoven.
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Bridgeport Catin
Todas
Poltoa
Crowday
TATE
Wairfield
Hart Regaiis
Condiousness
Automobile Acinar
Lincoln
Mufom Chamber of Caumeree
Plany
Wulexiris
Tora
Curtainy
Stratford
Maxix
Puttleg
Seneral Comers
Calheart
T. Sag
Edinon
Débur Mercer
New York
Consolidated Stack
Dexeribe
Gestion
Ceace la
Paget
Favartan Cemier “Wiese
Pat Mussolini Acceck
Styx
Countess Barred from U.S. Over Morality Charge
New York report says former Countess of Cathcart admitted a crime involving moral turpitude and was barred from entering the United States. She arrived on the Carmania and was to be examined by a special board at Ellis Island before entry. Friends planned to appeal to Secretary Davis, calling the decision an outrage and seeking entry.
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New York
America
Kat Puard
Tis Island
Art
Ellis Island
Gorden Carr
Almerton
Washington
Labor
Davis
Thrace
Gioau
Cathecart
Carmania
House Holds Up Paying Bill for Mitchell Trial
Washington February 11 The House debated the War department appropriation bill, approving army maintenance for another year while stalling on a section funding court martial trials. The Mitchell case drew sharp remarks from several lawmakers as arguments ranged over punishments and broader World War I military tribunals.
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Washington
War Department
Wiliam Mitchell
Blanton
Tex
Ankin
Mississippi
Billion merger of banks completed in New York
The Chase National Bank and Mechanics and Metals National Bank merged, creating a group with about $1 billion in resources. Albert H. Wiggin announced the deal, noting the new bank will rank among the country's largest. The move follows weeks of talks with directors and officers and precedes further consolidations among banking groups.
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New York
Chase Xtional Bank
Mechanics and Metals National Bank
Albert H. Wiggin
Jase National Bank
Wigelh
City Bank of
Wall Street
Pieya
Chase National
Mechanics and Metals National
City Struggles Back To Normal After Blizzard
Bridgeport and eastern states slowly recover from two back to back blizzards dumping 23 inches of snow. Crippled rail service and fragmentary traffic eased as 200 workers and 60 carts cleared roads and 400 county workers with 32 plows tackled the snow. Several trunk roads remained impassable with drifts exceeding 20 feet in places. Weather predicted warmer but continued wind decline.
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Bridgeport
Jaeonard M. Agrr
New Haven
Andrew J. Northay
Airfield County
Frederick W. Nolan
Brewst
Newtown
Woodbury
Danbury
Ridgefield
Nolan
Family death investigated after self harm at Mexican resort
In San Diego on February 11 an AP report states the American State Department will investigate the death by self harm of Thomas M. Peteet following a family trip to Tin Juana Mexico where his wife and two daughters were abducted and attacked last week. Mexican authorities tested seven men including the Tin Juana police chief.
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San Diego
Cal
American State Department
Thomas M. Peteet
Tin Juana
Vin Juana
North Dakota names senatorial candidate in convention
By unanimous vote the Non Partisan Republican state convention nominated Gerald Nye for the United States Senate. Congressman James Sinclair was renominated to succeed himself in the third district.
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Bismarck
N. D
Gerald Re Nye
United States Senate
James Sinclair
Danbury Fiddler Wins First Prize in Elimination
James D. Black, 78, of Danbury captured first prize in the Farmyard Settings elimination, earning $25 in gold and a finals berth. Greenfield 121’s J. Lobdell won second prize of $15 after trudging through snow for half a mile, as eight contestants competed before a packed audience at the Palace Theatre.
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Palacé Theatre
James D. Dlack
Danbury
Hidler
Mr. Black
Lobdetl
Greenfield
Ori
Bridgeport
Mente Vielher
Fairfield
Black
Yesteryear
Post
Tellegram
Arkansas Traveler
Wn Aly
Hersabouts
Pershing Returns Home After Health Conerns
General John J. Pershing arrived in Washington from a foreign post, saying his return was for health reasons. A quiet homecoming followed, with celebrations scrapped. He conferred with Secretary Kellogg at the State Department and planned reduced public obligations as he awaited a hospital medical review.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
Busis
Walter Teed General Hospital
Cubs
General Pershing
Kellogg
State Department
President Coolidge
Plain Clothes Squad Guards East Side Against Outbreak
Bridgeport Motorcycle Squad members are working in plain clothes as detectives on the East Side from nine at night to five in the morning. Since this deployment, there have been no reported breaks or thefts to the Detective Bureau.
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Nive Mebers
Bridgeport
East Bridgeport
East Side
Detective Bureau
Senate Keeps Tax Cuts Amid Warning From Treasury
Washington Feb 11 AP The Senate pressed liberal tax cuts despite Treasury warnings of a deficit as reductions already law raise total cuts for this year to 452 million dollars. A 25 to 30 percent depletion allowance for oil and gas wells was approved, with debates over autos admissions and dues tax levies amid hopes the conference long would limit totals.
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Washington
Senate
Mellon
Treasury
Beaste
Conference Committée
Hicure
Finance Committee
Smoot
Heed
Pennsylvania
Couzens
Michigan
Nemherst
West Virginia
Auseld
Republican
Oklahoma
Edison Admits Four Hours Sleep Was Myth at 79
On his 79th birthday Edison told reporters he is about 129 years old in spirit, works two shifts daily, and spends time on poker when not inventing. He clarified that the four hour sleep tale was from a vacation, saying he sleeps seven hours daily and remains vigorous in health while sharing frank opinions on religion dancing and education.
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Edison
Pr. Myers
Ifeb
Yuomas A. Edison
Eght
Couns
Eddon Sleering
Mr. Edison
Coloner Mitchell
William Jennings Bryan
Kenry Ward
Uther Burbank
Florida
Settlement talks in NEA mine deadlock factions meet at hotels
Wilkes-Barre Pa February reports indicate miners and operators move toward a settlement mediated by President Coolidge. Key figures Lewis Inglis Richards attend in Philadelphia with subcommittees secret behind closed doors as negotiations focus on wage basis and safety provisions and a possible joint conference call.
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Wilkes-Barre
Atrike
Philadelphia
Coolidge
Xennative Factory
Coolidge ‘Abatt
Rae
Mr. Lewis
Thomas Keane
Neotephia
Minere
Othe
Alvan Markle
James A. Gorm
Gether
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Jencks
Hmiself Uick
RPGR
Lyman S. Catlin
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Gattle
Carmel Hall
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Neve
Soul
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Tobin
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Cactton
Raite Voge I
Yovaningt
Immigration Board
Earl
Mitchell
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Wingo
Demberar
Guaraia
Anthony
North Dakota
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Stradivarius
J. D. Lobdell
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Pershing
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