Roberts and Pomerene Nominees for Oil Inquiry
President Coolidge sent Owen J. Roberts of Philadelphia to the Senate as Republican counsel to replace Silas H. Strawn. The Senate oil committee also reported favorably on Atlee Pomerene. They prepare for preliminary legal steps to restrain further oil extraction from Teapot Dome and Elk Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Vanderup
Louis H. Brush
Marion Star
Roy D. Moore
George K. Thomas
F Pioneer Ol Company
Harry F. Sinclair
Coolidge
Senate
Owen J. Roberts
Philadelphia
Eucceed
Silas H. Strawn
Chicago
C&hose
Sen Zete Oil
Mr. Roberts
Atlee Pomigrene
Fron
Ohio
Roberts
Republican
Pennsylvania
Robertson
Pomerene
Strawn
Dilla
Elk Hilla
Floreiza
Great Fitrain
Isle of Pines
Unha
France
Cent
Frank Vandertip
Marton Star
Denism
Cumer
Counterfeit Treasury Note Plot Uncovered In Nationwide Bust
Washington reports a nationwide counterfeit treasury note scheme was halted with the arrest of James A. Houghton of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and Curt Jacobsen of New York. Federal agents say the operation involved printing and distributing thousands in fake currency. Additionally, an unrelated notice details tax collection and public bids for a tuberculosis commission project in Meriden during 1924 with bid submission details and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Geret Service
James A. Houghton
Emn Pinye
Bureau of Engraving Find Printing
Curt Jacobsen
New York
Jesse James Junior Held in Los Angeles
Hartford dispatch reports the capture in Los Angeles California of Harry Hartman alias Patrick K Hegan alias Jesse James Jr Lord Jesus Christ who confessed to stealing mail from post offices including Hartford. Checks from the theft appeared in a Palo Alto bank endorsed Jesse James Jr Lord Jesus Christ with recurring numbers and initials on the face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Los Angles
Calif
Harry Hartman
Patrick K. Hegan
Jesse James, Jr
Lord Jesus, Christ
Courney
State Motor Vehicle Department
Palo Alto
Lord Jesus Christ
Zoning Expert Addresses Council on City Plan
A zoning expert argues cities should permit new buildings only if land values rise. plans must adapt over time. He urges a citywide commission, public hearings, and newspaper publication to explain restrictions before a five to fifteen year view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Swan
Swan
Council
Kornbict
Ing
Bridgeport
Common Council
Trurklines
Graduates Give $40,000 to Smith College Fund
In Northampton Massachusetts the board of directors and alumnae trustees at Smith College have pledged more than 40000 toward the 6000 50th anniversary graduates gift to be completed by fall 1925. The gift was voted by the Alumnae Association rectors on the Alumnae Council’s recommendation. New memos and secrets for decorative purposes reflect Oriental patterns and color schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Mass
Fea
Smith College
Alumnae Association
Aluminae Council
Israel Admits Slaying Priest in Bridgeport Murder Case
Israel, a 23 year old ex soldier, confessed to fatally shooting Father Dahme of St. Joseph's Church in Bridgeport after a period of police scrutiny. The reward dispute over a $1,000 fund remains unresolved as authorities weigh who first tipped police and who should receive the bounty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neill
Israel
St. Joseph's Church
Father Dahme
St. Michael’s Nick Benefit Society
Ivy
St. Joseph's Beneficial Society
Bridgeport
Rvom
Tormey
Stratford Avenue
Simpire Motion Picture’ Theatre
Fas
Wic
Norwalk
Ralph
Tl. Beers
Shannon
Igrae
Wualve Interrugatur
Eit
Patrick J. Flanagen
Regan
UN Senmre
Varions
Potreville
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Harding
Oor
Mount Carmel
Back Street
Lamenton
Round Mountain
Isfarl
Tarael
Captain Regan
Bray
High Street
Washington Avenue
Whalen
East Street
Fenerall
Buddy
Uhbarky
Zihal Cinpeeye
Oinpatis
Cencer
Main Street
Ud Poli
Congress Street
Congress
Palace Theatre
Majestic Theatre
Main
Wang
Alte
St. Augustine's
R. C. Church
St. Vincent’s Hospital
James B. Ninill
St. Augustine's Church
St. Joseph's
Courtland Street
Fairfield Avenue
Eimpire
Ysrael
Sevaet
Bell Ag Israel
Empire
Father Dahmoe
Pete P. Farley
Peter Farley
Othess
Tie
Phog
Mig
Tre
Wade
Meetings Tonight Ataring To ef Four Organizations
Fragmented OCR text lists multiple street addresses in Briggeport Laval Orange and Humbert Stamm ULO plus Fairfield Avenue 176 Railroad Free sitet and Stationary whre subet S27 Main G2, indicating a community meeting agenda or notices with locations and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tieue
Bruail Street
Briggeport
Laval
Orange Jodize
Koof
State Street
Seiler Wdge
UT. O. TL
Fairfield Avenue
Humbert Stamm
Fairfield Avenue Railroad
Mrs Lombardo Freed On Murder Charge By Jury
Whits Plains Feb 1 Mrs Filomena Lombardo 34 mother of eight was acquitted by a Supreme Court jury in New Rochelle last November killing Vincenzo Costa. The jury deliberated about an hour and fifteen minutes. Lombardo sobbed as foreman Hugh J Christie announced not guilty. Her husband and the tenacious reunion with her children followed outside the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whits Plains
Filomena Lombardo
Hilling Vincenzo Costa
New Rochelle
Ms. Lombardo
Supreme Court
Juanice Young
Ren
Arrest Third Man In Wilton HoldUp
State Police traced a call from Cavanaugh’s Owl Lunch to Timmerman, arrested him on his bakery route. O’Neil and Nally claimed a third partner. Timmerman faced extradition questions but was detained in Danbury jail awaiting arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ©. Keily
Ridgefield Barracks
Cavanaugh
Redbery
Palau
Timmerman
O’neil
Nally
Owl Janch
Iey
Hartford
New York
Connecticut
Norwalk Pailee
Danbury
Congress Act Only Can Stop Polar Flight
Seattle residents report lieutenant RB H Wyatt head of a United States party preparing a Shenandoah Arctic expedition. He states that only a Congo act can halt the flight as the Shenandoah nears Camp Lewis Washington with a June 12 arrival planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
RB. H. Wyatt
United States
Alaska
Congo
Camp Lewis
Washington notes on revenue bill and treaties
The House agreed to take up the income rates in the revenue bill next Tuesday. Several committees reported on treaties with Great Britain and France, and the Varied foreign-policy actions included shipping and soil matters. A notice of public health remedy adverts also appears amid broader Washington activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Immigration Committee
Hughes
North Pole
Shenandoah
Coolidge
Baker
Lemoocrat
California
Two Stills Seized in Hallett Street Raid
Police confiscated two stills for illicit liquor production and six gallons of liquor in a raid on Batik Kiela's home at 15 Hallett Street. Kiela was arrested on liquor law violations and to be arraigned in City Court, held in default of a $300 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batik Kiela
Hallett Street
Kiela
Four Die in Vermont Blaze Prompt Fire Cause Probe
A Vermont blaze destroyed a building housing J. W. W. Peck's store, who suspects an overheated furnace started the fire. The ski meet and winter carnival scheduled for February 22 and 23 have been indefinitely postponed due to the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W W. Peck
Connecticut Spends Big on Doctor Licenses Revoked
Hartford reports show the state spent about 72 dollars per revoked license for 17 percent of doctors disqualified, with grand jury sessions costing over 12 thousand dollars and jurors paid 2,600 for held sessions. Additional costs include Eclectic Examining board and Health Department proceedings, while traveling and process expenses add to the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
Eclectic Examining Board
State Health Department
Grand jury recessed awaiting call from foreman Benedict M Holden
The grand jury is in recess pending further action as Foreman Benedict M. Holden may call it back. The note indicates ongoing proceedings and readiness to reconvene when required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict M. Holden
Simon Confirmed as Postmaster for New Canaan
The Senate confirmed William B. Simon for postmaster of New Canaan after the President sent the nomination January 7. His four year commission will be issued soon. Langley failed civil service due to age. Sutton and Simon passed. Merritt involved with the local Republican committee. The current postmaster term expired February 4 with a salary of 2700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
William B. Simon
New Canaan
Senate
Simon
Louis B. Sutton
Howard D. W. Langley
Civil Services
Langley
Merritt
New Canaan Republican Towns Committee
Simene
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CoMertor
Underclife
State Tuberculosis Summiston
Waiter T Arnold
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Meriden
Konnert
Jesse James
Los Angeles
Atwater-Kent Tube
New England
Gould
Atwat
Fairfield
Noble
Aevlus
Szeolus
Wilton
Ake Leonardi
Léverty Prug
Vermont
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