Radical scare schemes alleged by spy witness in communist trial
Frank P. Walsh, attorney for twenty two communists in Michigan, questions a witness who claims radical scare campaigns were manufactured by private detective agencies to extract large fees. Balanow accuses W J Burns and Thiel agencies of selling reports and arranging bomb plots to target radicals, while posing as an operative for unions and radical groups in 1917.
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Chicago
Red
Frank P. Welsh
St Joseph
Michigan
Albert Bailt
Labum
Gyr Balanow
Walsh
Nanking
Senate
Balanow
W. J. Burns
Thief
Thiel
Burns
Anan O. Moyers
Radical
Burns Agency
Balsnow
Cigar Makers’ Union
Michan Nnigan
Flannicani
Socialist Party
Socialist-Labor Party
Communist Party
Communist Labor Party
Young Peoples’ Socialist League
Workers’ Industrial Union
Batting Siki Cleared to Resume Boxing in Amnesty
Paris February 12 The French Boxing Federation on its 20th anniversary grants amnesty to recent offenders, annulling Batting Siki’s suspension and allowing a new license though he loses championship titles. Siki’s lawyer says he will drop suit. federation notes his acceptance of its powers.
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Paris
Cassociated Press
Siki
Bridgeport Fails to Appoint Fuel Administrator Again
Bridgeport yesterday operated without a fuel administrator as state Police Sergeant Frank Virelli reported no directives from Robert O Hurley chief of state police. The fuel law enforcement hangs on orders, while local dealers maintain the old price of 16.50 per ton set by former Administrator Skinner. Police cooperation is expected in enforcing the emergency measure across cities.
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Bridgeport
Frank Virelli
Robert O’ Hurley
Skinner
Robins Reinstated Physical Director At the High School
Bridgeport Board of Education acts to overhaul high school athletics after a secret session. Kenneth Robins is relieved of coaching duties for one year but reinstated as physical instructor. Board spokesman Lynne Wilson cites extenuating circumstances and aims to elevate athletics to a level unmatched in New England.
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Bridgeport Board of Education
Lynn W.wilson
John Y. Caldwell
Harvey W. Went
E. E. Cortright
A. C. Fones
James C. ‘Moore
Wilmot T Wiske
Kenneth Robins
B. E H. Cortright
Harvey C. Went
Robins
Cornwall
Oowen Burns
Wilson
Burns
Fred A. Hunt
Hunt
Cortright
Moore
Fiske Angwe
Alr. Fiske
Trobins
Mr. Wilson
Fiske
Robing
Stiske
New England
Murphy Gensured for Meddling in Coach Robins Case
In New Haven Connecticut the Connecticut AA A meeting rebuked Kerry Murphy for conducting a local high school athletic inquiry without board notice. The High school players were reinstated after a board meeting. Delaney also delayed a decision on the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps tampering charge. Murphy produced three documents linking Coach Robins to a game at the New York Military Academy.
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New Haven
Web
Amateur Athletic Tinton of
Connecticut
Fairfield County
Erry Murphy
Fred A. Hunt
Wsohol
Murphy
Delaney
Registration Board
Kenneth Robing
Cornwall Gain
New York Military Academy
Conécticut A. A. A
United States Volunteer Life Saving Corpus of
Bridgeport
Airfield County
Bridgeport High School
One Dead and Many Injured in Major Fire Blaze
A six story brick Bastable building in the heart of the business district burned, causing over 750000 in damage. John Shell Jr. was trapped on an upper floor, leapt from a window but was killed. many others injured, some fatally, as occupants fled or leaped from windows. Fire destroyed the Bastable theatre. cause under investigation at press time.
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Syracl XN
John Jr. Shell
Mos
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Harding
Friends of Lincoln Memorial University of
Cumberland Gap
Abraham
Jacob
Republic
Aml
Lincoln
Whipke
Fairfield Luncheon Club Meets at Beach Inn Tomorrow
The Fairfield Luncheon Club will hold its regular weekly meeting at the Fairfield Beach Inn tomorrow at noon. There will be no speaker this week.
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Fairfield
Fairfield Beach Inn
Nun kidnapped by unidentified man in Baltimore
Sister of Notre Dame Academy nun was abducted by an unknown assailant in Baltimore. She was found later at a house, with authorities investigating the kidnapping and seeking clues to the suspect.
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Notre Dame Academy
Baltimore
Notre Dame Sister Cecilia Kidnapping Reported
Sister Cecilia, a music teacher at Notre Dame Academy in Frederick Maryland, escaped captivity after being abducted from the convent. She is in serious condition, suffering shocks and a head injury. Father William Kane states a woman and a man abducted her, and a pupil witnessed a car in front of the convent.
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Prederick
Presd
Cecilia
Notre Dame Academy
Belley
William J. Kane
Frofi G House
Baltimore
Marie, Whalen
Verona
Iather Kane
Becaus
Germany defies Paris edict barring Ruhr government
Berlin says note to Paris will declare Germany will not accept foreign orders on visiting parts of its own country. French move to seize Rhine ports feared to threaten Rhine traffic while Reichstag debates dictatorial powers for war of passive resistance. Police enforcement of closing hours and liquor controls tighten. Ruhr refugees housing measures proposed. Deputy Sollmann objects to decrees without parliamentary control.
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Paris
Cuno
Reichstag
Berlin
Rhine
Weser
Emmerich
Cune
Ruhr
Sollmann
Social Democratic
Annual Ball of Knights Of Columbus a Brilliant Success
Park City council No 16 Knights of Columbus held a grand ball at the Stratfield with over 200 couples enjoying a carnival atmosphere. Grand March led by Miss Avelyn Meher and James De Shannon as escort, decor by Prof D C Quilty, waterbury orchestra played late into the night, and refreshments served through 3 am. A long list of attendees wore elaborate gowns, reflecting a festive society event with notable gowns and corsages.
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Park City
Knights of Columbus
Stratfield
Avelyn J. Meher
James de Shannon
D. C. Quilty
Waterbury
Approval of Plan for New School on Warren Street
The Board of Education heard Architect Leonard Asheim present the Warren Street high school layout. Plans for a 20 class room building with assembly hall gymnasium and outside boiler house were approved for bids. Four new teachers and nine graduates were appointed, total absorbed 45 of 63 graduates. Attendance January 24 586 up from last year. Final secretary Wynkoop bills total 164681 25. Deaths of Staples janitor Pecence McMahon and board member David Ginland noted. resolutions prepared. City not liable for Garfield school injury claim.
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Warren Street
South Avenue
Board of Education
Leonard Asheim
City Normal School
G.adutes
Wynkoop
David Ginland
A. Cones
Wilson
M. E. Cutting
Garfield School
J. T. AleManus
Farfel Beaten in Fourth Attack by Gang Says Police
The report claims Joseph Red Farfel was assaulted on Main Street last night as hatred within the gang toward him intensified. Police say no immediate report was filed by Farfel or nearby officers, and attempts to locate Partel for corroboration continued with limited success.
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Joseph
Red” Farfel
Pune
Partel
Bune
Plan Deportation of Ruhr Region Strikers in Paris
Wholesale expulsions of German strikers from the Ruhr may occur soon amid rail strike persistence and German payment refusals impacting export markets. France advances new money plans, Belgium pressure for harsher controls, and Franco German tensions escalate with potential war talk and disputes over occupation notes.
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Ruhr
Paris
Germany
Bank of France
France
Belgium
Jaspar
Poincare
Brussels
Bloody clashes between German police and French forces
Soldiers report ongoing tensions as German and French authorities engage in tense confrontations. Reports indicate mounting fatigue and near breaking points among German troops stationed near disputed zones amid patrols and checkpoints.
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Sol
Belgium Urging Sterner Policy Sparks Ruhr Tensions
Berlin reports private advices from Essen Recklinghausen and Ruhr points show growing strain in occupied zones as French German friction intensifies. A clash wounded two French soldiers and a German sergeant amid fears of a wider outbreak. French actions pressuring Poland wrest coal areas and seek Soviet disinterest assurances.
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Berlin
Associated* Press
Esen
Recklinghausen
Ruhr
Aggresson
Piel
Reichsbank
Treves
Crown Clerk's House in Dundalk Blown Up
Annikush House near Dundalk, owned by A. N. Sherlock, Crown clerk for County Louth and ally of Cardinal Logue, was blown up last night. Earlier, masked men shot dead Johny Gallagher, a Gweedore farmer, after a prior raid in which he wounded a raider.
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Belfast
Associated Press
Anniskaugh House
Dundalk
A. N. Sherlan
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Frank J. O’brien
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EB. J. Cafey
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Loretta A Lynch
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Traula
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Mary Kelly
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P. J. McKenna
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Balin
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