Senator Greene Shot in Bootlegger Gunfight Near Capitol
Vermont Senator Frank L. Greene was shot in a pistol duel between prohibition agents and bootleggers on Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol. He was brought to a hospital in fair condition, conscious but with undetermined wound location, as officers detained agent E. Fisher and questioned others.
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Frank L. Greene
Vermont
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
Senator Greene
Senator Green
Prohibition
Fisher
Metropolitan Vice Squad
Avenua
Zoning expert warns misplaced buildings cause greater loss
A zoning expert told the Ordinance committee that misplaced buildings cause greater loss in the United States than fires. The report covered various local concerns including hospital rights, court orders, and municipal protests across multiple towns and agencies.
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United States
McCathron
Columbus Hospital
Safford
Bridgeporter
Navy
Department Forder
Alaskan
Rey Dahme
O'Neiil
Norwalk
Board of Relief
Exchange Club
Port
Bridgeport
Connecticut Power Company
Wiiton
Fight on Johnson Street Ends in Arrest
Two men fought at midnight on Johnson street. Alex Kozlowski of 49 Johnson street was arrested charged with assaulting Charles Buna of 33 Johnson street.
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Johnson Street
Alex Kozlowski
Charies Buna
Thad member of hold up gang held in Wilton
Richard Timerman, 25, of 206 Brook Avenue, New York, confessed to his role in the Branislau Szkodzinski holdup near Ansonia and was held for the Criminal Superior Court in Bridgeport in bond. He was identified by state police after a daytime taxi rescue and linked with Patrick O Neil Leonard Natly and James Cavanaugh as participants. Timerman’s testimony implicates Constable Charles W Sith of Darien, whose car allegedly aided the gang. Identification came via state police work, and further proceedings were set for March 4 unless bench warrants are issued.
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Samuel E. Nichols
Ridgefield
Criminal Superior Court
Bridgeport
Patrick O'Neil
Leonard Natly
Norwalk
James Cavanaugh
Iso
Timmerman
Aay
Charles W Sith
Darien
Spolls
Smith
F Rock
Thumerman
Colt Denies Reed Engagement Report
Russell Colt, former husband of Ethel Barrymore, denies engagement to actress Jessie Reed. He calls the report a "proud agent's story" and notes Barrymore obtained divorce in 1923 on grounds of non support, not cruelty.
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Providence
H. I
Russelll Colt
Ethel Barrymore
Providence Journal Today
Jessie Reed
Republicans Yield On Surtax Rate Fight Looms In House
Republican leaders agreed to press for a maximum surtax of 35 percent, rejecting the Mellon 25 percent rate and planning a broader clash over the 44 percent cap and normal income taxes. Longworth met with about ten Republicans as they charted a path to force a vote on 35 percent before Democrats push 44 percent, with possible gradual yields if defeated.
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Washington
Republican House
Ways and Means Committee
Hovga
Longworth
House
Judge Denies Motion to Keep Hospital Open
Judge Arthur F. Bils denied the motion to allow Henry N. McCathron as receiver of Columbia hospital to continue hospital work. The court ordered McCathron to sue Henry Bafford to cancel $27,050 in mortgages on the hospital real estate, alleged given without consideration and authority. The appointment of McCathron as receiver was confirmed.
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Henry N. McCathron
Columbus Hospital
Arthur F. Bils
Superior Court
Asdia
McCath Ton
Henry Bafford
Pasquale Romeo
Safford
McCatchron
Romeo
State Department of Health
Bridgeport
England
Europe
Meathron
Murder Inquest Set For Monday Morning
The inquest into the priest Father Dahme's death will be held by Coroner John J. Phelan Monday at 9 30 o'clock. Israel will be called as a witness. he may testify, and police and detectives will testify as witnesses.
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Father Dahme
John J. Phelan
Fehelan
Main Street
Harry Fsrael
Israel
Elihu Root Quietly Observes 79th Birthday at Home
New York February 16 Elihu Root is recovering at home after leaving hospital a week ago following an operation He is described as rapidly recuperating and in good spirits at his residence with family and friends nearby.
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Root
New York
Elihu Root
Polar Flight Plans Put On Hold by White House
President Coolidge ordered suspension of the Shenandoah polar expedition preparations pending congressional approval. Secretary Denby announced stop orders while White House aides suggested action could resume if Congress approves the required 350 or 400 thousand dollar expenditure. Naval officials doubt approval will come in time.
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Washington
Coolidge
Denby
Shenandoah
Pxa
White House
Secretary of the Navy
Tao
Department
Congress
Slimistic House
Senate
House
Representative Longworth
Chblo
Madden
House Appropriations Committee
Naval Air Forces
Veterans Bureau Supplies Kept on Moving Despite Orders to Stop Shipments
The sixth instalment of tts Morning Telegram exclusive on Colonel Charles R. Forbes and the $80,000,000 Veterans Bureau describes hospital supplies moving from Perryville to freight cars in late 1922. Officials like General Charles E Sawyer discuss authority and a heated conference with Forbes over private sales and claimed twenty percent stake for the Health service. The piece cites Harding and other figures as it previews continuation on Page Fifteen.
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Veterans Bureau
Tts Morning Telegram
Charles R. Forbe
Jon Forbes
Harding
Elias Mortimer
Pal
Forbes
Mortimer
Northampton, Maas
Perryville
Veterans’ Bureau
Thompson-Kelly Company
Publice Health Serving
The
Health Service
Colonel Forbes
Sawyer
Eleven Die In Vermont Capitol Fire Tragedy
Fire in the Lawrence building in Montpelier kills Walter Washburn and Mrs J F Waterman after they leap from windows. Two bodies recovered include a Gisbourne, a man who warned tenants. Four story structure loss cited at about 40000 with many injured and ongoing searches. An investigation will follow.
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Montpelier
Lawrence
Walter Washburn
J. F. Waterman
Whlun Gisbourne
Gisbourne
Lingeen
Bet
Cilande Martin
Volker Vietings
Enue
Fo Waterman
A G Prebles
Charles B Adams
Diamond found guilty in Brooklyn bank murder and robbery
Joseph Diamond is convicted of participating in the November murder and robbery of two Brooklyn bank messengers, alongside his brother Morris Barlow Diamond who was convicted last week. The jury took 34 minutes. sentencing to follow for the electric chair.
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New York
Joseph Diamond
Brooklyn
Morris Barlow Diamond
Diamond
Justice Cropsey
Senate Oil Committee Recess Over Unfounded Rumors
The Senate Oil committee took a ten day recess after discrediting two sensational rumors about President Harding's Marion star sale and a alleged slush fund. Vanderlip and witnesses Kahn and Yoakum denied knowledge or verification of these claims. A new probe into Denby and Fall actions was proposed by Senator La Follette.
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Washington
Senate Oil Committee
Frank 4. Vanderlip
Harding
Marion Star
Otto H. Kahn
B. F. Yoakum
New York
Wall Street
Walsh
Montana
Thomas Johnson
Foemer
Fall
New Mexico
Avidalr
Denby
Senate
la Follette
Wisconsin
Falk
Matanuska
Alaska
Westport Police Chief Quigley Resigns Suddenly
Captain Charles F. Quigley, who led the Westport Police since November, resigned after his resignation was accepted by First Selectman Edward Nash. He cited insufficient pay and said he would seek no other post, offering no further comment beyond not earning more elsewhere. The department had not been authorized by the town until a recent meeting.
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Westport
Charles F. Quigley
Police Department
Quigley
Hartford Man Shoots Self in New York Hotel
Debi Hazel 25 of Hartford Connecticut died by suicide today in a Manhattan hotel room. He registered the night before and left a note signed Fate saying his life had been a failure. the body will be sent to Hartford.
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New York
E. J. Hazel
Babcock Atrvel
Hartford
Conn
Manhattan
Hila
Hazel
Fight Over Reward For Murder Draws Claims In Norwalk
Harold Israel, held on suspicion of involvement in the Rev Hubert Dahn slaying case, was examined by physicians and questioned by Acting State's Attorney Garrick. Rewards sparked disputes among claimants including Dennia E ONeill Patrolman John Reynolds and contractor Michael Noonan as Norwalk officials proceed toward a decision.
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Hubert Dahn
Harold F
Ael
Dennia E. O'Neill
Israel
Norwalk
O'Neill
John Reynolds
Tree
Heeman
Reynolda
O'Neil
Reyn
Michael Noonan
Tt A
Willam Rehren
Alty
Zoning urged to save real estate value in cities
Herbert Swan a New York zoning expert told the Ord- nance Committee that misplaced buildings destroy more property value than fire and urged adoption of zoning as an American institution. He cited Newark and other eastern cities and a Newark workman whose insured home fell in value after a lumber yard moved onto a nearby lot.
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United States
Herbert Swan
New York City
Ordnance Committee
Common Council
Swan
Laula Kornblut
Bred Hartlavy
Geveral
Newark
Bridgeporter Is Landed By Navy
The Navy commended Henry F Reinhardt radio man third class of Bridgeport Conn for a daring open boat trip in a storm from Kodiak Alaska to a nearby village to obtain help for the steamship Star in distress at Marina Point. He made the rescue voyage on the night of December last as the steamer was being pounded and the lives of those aboard appeared in imminent danger.
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Washington
Navy Department
Henry 5. Reinhardt
Bridgeport
Conn
Kodiak
Alaska
Star
Marina Foint
Reinhardt
Pieren
Board of Relief Sees Record 400 Claims in Final Sessions
The Bridgeport Board of Relief processed about 400 appeals in a single day, with totals near 20 million dollars sought by roughly 2,000 taxpayers. Judge William H. Burn and President Georgily Hi. Wood led sessions as the board prepares estimates to guide preliminary tax rates and assesses manufacturing interests’ share of a fair market value.
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Board OF Relief
Maddy
Georgily Hi. Wood
Board Relief
Bridgeport
Warter
Cmpany
Singer Manufactu Company
Liam H. Comley
Singer Company
Ord
William H. Burn
Wood
Burnham
Prent Wood
Boa Ita Investigationa
Ing Later Juatmenta
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Strawn
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Pennsylvania Avenue
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Irwin
Administration of Veterans Bureau
Ralph Pulitzer
London
Dan” Collins
John H. Reid
Paris
Congoleum
IPOR
Joe Jackson
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Paul Berlenbach
Carl Duane
Pepper Martin
Jack O'Hara
Bridgeport Baseball Club
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Knights of Columbus
Fidelity Council Combine
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Wilton
Colt
Reed
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Secretary of Treasury
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Health Bureau
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Great Britain and South America
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Vanderlip
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Atlen Pomerane
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Ohio
Owen J. Hoberts
Nash
Self
Rewar
Harold Israel
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Charles J. Leverty
Frank W. Stevens
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Dennis E. Ong
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