Poland Captures German Workers Held for Spying
Warsaw reports 15 arrests in a German espionage network named the Volksbund. The probe links the group to covert activity across Silesia under Berlin direction. Most detainees are Polish citizens born Germans or former officers. The case inflames Polish-German tensions amid wartime paranoia.
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Property owners seek relief as assessment is raised
Grace Hubbell and Daisy Hubbell Bohrer appealed before the Board of Relief to cut a proposed increase on property at Pequonnock Street and Park Avenue and North Avenue and James Street. The board instead raised land to 39 819 and building to 5 000, totaling 44 219, citing the Standard Oil Company’s assessment review earlier today.
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Child Falls From Third Floor Saved by Snow
Hartford reports a five year old boy, Hartford, fell from a third story window at 133 Front Street. He landed in a snow bank that cushioned the fall, aiding his survival. A nearby resident, Stefania Marut, thirty two, also fell from a third story veranda at her home on 32 Madison Street and was seriously injured. She was taken to St Francis Hospital after the railing collapsed under her while hanging clothes.
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Druze Rebellion Flares As French Engage Near Damascus
Beirut February 15 The Druze tribesmen and French forces clash anew with heavy fighting reported as French artillery bombards a village near Damascus where Druse strongholds lie. French planes target the agitator Chabendart's headquarters as operations continue.
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Yale Seismograph Registers Earthquake in New Haven
An earthquake lasting 26 minutes was recorded at the Peabody Museum in New Haven. The quake began at 10:08 PM, peaked at 10:21, and ended at 10:34, with an estimated distance of 2,626 miles from New Haven. The northwest southeast unit captured the shock.
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Bargue Painting Found by Art Expert in New York
Art dealer believed he was cheated when he bought a dampened lithograph. Karl Loevecich, an art expert, identified the piece as a Bargue work now valued by critics. The painting, once dismissed, sparks a Bargue exhibition at Fearon Galleries in March and April.
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Edge Introduces Day Amendment
Washington February 16. A bill to legalize all non-intoxicating beverages was introduced today by Senator Edges Republican New Jersey. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee for hearings on prohibition measures. The substitute for the 2.78 percent beer bill follows federal court rulings permitting home production of cider and grape juice up to intoxication proof.
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Russians seek Copenhagen venue for League disarmament talks
Copenhagen report says Soviet government plans to propose Copenhagen instead of Geneva as the site for the League of Nations disarmament conference to be held under League auspices. The Berlingske Tidende notes the proposal was to be announced tonight.
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Pioneer in Lenses Dies at 99 in Rochester
John Jacob Bausch, founder of Bausch and Lomb, dies at home in Rochester at age 99. The German immigrant built a world leading optical company, adopted by wartime service and celebrated by employees, with funeral private and burial at Mount Hope cemetery.
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Northrop Draws Skyscraper Plans for 27 Story Center
Joseph W Northrop architect of this city has been commissioned by William B Charles contractor and real estate operator of Bridgeport and New York to design drawings for a 27 story skyscraper on Lexington avenue near Dist street New York City The building will house offices business purposes first story mezzanine for either bank or store There will be large express elevators The 25th and 26th stories will be the owners two story dwelling A ten foot wide piazza across the entire front The face will be light limestone with Renaissance cornices The building will be set back at the 14th 19th and 24th stories in accordance with New York building laws It will be 160 feet in height
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Lordship Club Brims With Valentines Day Festivities
Lordship February party scenes highlight bi weekly dances with elaborate red and white decorations. A.N. Near led decor efforts while a luncheon followed. A nominating committee was named for March 2 elections. mock trial set for February 27 with T.H. Middleton indicted for alleged silverware appropriation. Bus service praised amid disruption and a Women’s Auxiliary program is planned for Wednesday at Mrs. Clayton Lathrop’s home.
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Z. M. Greene
Seth Wiar
J. Mansoth
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Misprint Hi at her home in Yorkshire
Ss Mary in London reports she is ill at Goldsborough Hall Yorkshire. Her physician Love ordered her to remain in bed as she suffers a cold and slight fever.
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Department of Justice Names New Special Agent for New England
Boston reports the Department of Justice has appointed Toth A. Dowd of Springfield as special agent in charge here. He will oversee federal work across New England states including New Hampshire Vermont and parts of Connecticut and New York. Dowd succeeds Frederick L. Parker who was transferred to Jacksonville after months of service in Boston.
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Civic Clubs Plan Grand Soiree At Stratfield Friday Night
Civic clubs plan a Grand Soiree at the Stratfield Friday night uniting seven mens clubs Rotary Lions Exchange Reciprocity Commercial Travelers as guests. Admission by card only. members sign at reception. prizes awarded for attendance and applause. Rotary band opens in full uniform. buffet luncheon to follow. secret practice noted.
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Coroner clears boxer in Stamford boxing tragedy
Stamford February 13 Special County Coroner John Phelan finds no criminal responsibility in the death of Joshua Smith known as Tiger Smith Norwalk who died at Stamford hospital after a four round bout with Walter Broderick Kid Broad of Stamford The coroner rules the death caused by a brain hemorrhage the bout a misadventure and says the fight followed state boxing rules Broderick held on $1900 bond on a manslaughter charge and to appear in court today will be granted a nolio
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Live Wire in Puddle Startles Boston Teamsters
In Boston a puddle at Blackstone and North streets caused dray horses to become skittish as a charged puddle sent a short circuit through a conduit, yielding a shocking 126 volts. Traffic officer halted a four horse team that leaped into the air. A market man observed the spectacle and sought explanation. The Edison Electric Co. was notified of the electrical fault.
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