Year of the Rabbit Ends as China Hopes for Prosperity
Canton and South China marked the lunar New Year under a cloud of trade decline and upheaval. Exports and imports fell to 65 percent of normal, thousands of small merchants faced bankruptcy, and many banks closed. Prospects for the Year of the Dragon look uncertain for Canton and Kwantung as emigration and instability persist.
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Canton
Associated Press
China
Bragon
South China
Kwangtung
South Seas
America
Hong Kong
Singapore
Banekok
Batavia
Manila
Hongkong
Kowloon
Macao
United States
20000 Aim to Stop Cropping Dogs Ears
Boston reports a petition with 25000 signatures presented by Dr Francis B Rowley to a legislative committee in support of bills banning cropped ears in dogs. He cites existing laws as unworkable and notes English law once forbade cropping. Witnesses include Frank Dole and Sidney Coleman voicing cruelty concerns and veterinary opposition speaks against the practice. Hearings resume March 1.
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Boston
Associated Press
Francis B. Rowley
Massachusetta Society For the Prevention
Legislative Committee On
Rowey
Earl Vlly
Frank Dole
New York Herald-Trisune
Sidney Col Eman
American Humane Association
Jobo E DeMund
P Haritton Croucsell
Amerian Kennel Cit
Edward Bo Bhiney
Gold Star Pilgrimage Bill Sent to Senate
The Butler bill providing a government funded European cemetery tour for Gold Star mothers was unanimously passed by the House and sent to the Senate. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Butler of Pennsylvania, would allow mothers and unmarried widows of American soldiers of the AEF buried in France, Belgium, and England to visit the cemeteries, with estimates of travelers between 3000 and 6000.
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Washington
Senate
Europe
House
Butler
France
Belgium
England
Immunization Efforts Continue Amid Diphtheria Deaths
Four children die of diphtheria in a week as Bridgeport health officials urge immunization. Dr. Conners notes the germ is highly virulent, but many children are vaccinated. He warns paralysis of the heart is a major danger and urges parents to immunize before illness strikes.
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T. A. Connera
Bridgeport
Grand Street
Conners
Stestons
Dr. Conners
Conyers
Englewood Hospital
Woman Leaves Hospital Vanishes as Search Extends
NEW LONDON Feb 7 The state and local police Coast Guard and Boy Scouts mounted a systematic search for Mrs Louis Fisher thirty eight of 679 Bank Street who disappeared from her home late yesterday and grave fears are entertained She had been discharged from Lawrence and Memorial hospital Sunday after consuming a large quantity of poison It is unclear if the act was personal crisis or accidental and she had been in a highly nervous state for some time raising alarm at her absence.
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New London
Associat
Coast Guard
Boy Scouts
Louis Fisher
Bank Street
Harmony Grange Debates and Ladies Band Program
Monroe Feb a1 Special Correspondent Harmony Grange plans regular meeting Thursday with a debate and a ladies band. Mrs John Keller to entertain Methodist Ladies Aid of Brepney on Thursday. Washington Lodge F and M attended Albert Linley funeral. Charlies Skillings builds for William Brown of Bridgeport. Parent-Teacher Association to meet Feb 29 at Monroe Town Hall. Mrs Frank Beers returns from Stratford visit with Miss Agnes Beardsley at Old Homestead. Mrs Clara Lewis guest in Bridgeport.
Coffe e trade expert Henry M Humphrey dies at eighty one
Henry M Humphrey, long prominent in the coffee trade and regarded as a leading authority, died today at his New York home after several months illness. He had spent 21 years with Arbuckle Brothers. In his eighty first year the veteran executive passed away following a prolonged illness.
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New York
Associated Press
Henry M. Humphrey
Arbuckle Brothers Company
Humphrey
Births and Newborns from Vital Statistics List
Vital statistics note multiple births with names of parents and addresses. Entries include Domenico and Rogata Parrella twins on February 18, Antonio Monaco daughter February 13 and others: Nicola Ciarlo son February 13, Giuseppe Scinta son February 14, Charles Pugrabl son February 14, Neyinald Waterbury nun February 14, Mechel Gilold son February 14, Natil ne Ferraram daughter February 15, Ralph Law daughter February 16, Ward Kopp daughter February 18, Edward Lennard daughter February 18.
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Domenico
Rogata Parrella
Bidrey Street
Antonio and
Luigia Monaco
Husds Avenue
Nicola and
Filomena Ciarlo
Main Street
Giuseppe
Lucia Scinta
Pembroke Street
Charles
Agnes Pugrabl
Smith Stivel, & Son
Neyinald
Margaret Waterbury
North Avenue
Mechel
May Agnes Gilold
Center Street
Natil'ne
Luise Ferraram
Lexington Avenue
Ralph and
Florence Law
Wilmot Avenue
Ward
Nellie Kopp
Huntington Couple Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Huntington February 21 A special correspondent reports Mr and Mrs Samuel Thomas Buckingham of Shelton Avenue celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with a long guest list and flowers. The couple married at St Pauls Episcopal Church with Rev M A Hyde officiating. Eight guests attended the original wedding. Buckingham showed a 200 year old watch, notes on Wales ancestry, and mentions neighbors changing with time. A school fundraiser followed with a large birthday cake for the Foundation of the order and plans for caterpillar nest prizes. A Grange play and church services were scheduled in March.
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Huntington
Samue
Thomas Buckingham
Shelton Avenue
Willam Walworth Sillson
Citie
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
M. A. Hyde
Edward J
Warren Stubbell
Hubbell
George B. Nichola
Mary Northrop
Clarence Hubbard
Edward
Hawley
Buckingham
Mary Emma Shelton
Edgar B. Shelton
Moses Thomas Buckingham
Wales
Milford
Harry B. Brownson
Sterling Hubbell
White Hill
Sheldon Brownson
Eleanor
Virginia
Richard
Phyllis Hubbell
Parent Teacher Association
Huntington School
Order
Mabel Palmer
Marie Martin
Wisner E. Wilson
National Order
Ethel M Beardsley
Felix Weselowski
George Bradbury
George W. Judson
Solomon's Temple
John B. Russ
Keating Burial Held At St Rose in Newtown
Scores attend the burial of Bernard J Keating seventy four formerly of Newtown died Monday at his daughter Mary Crawford’s Arlington New Jersey funeral Masses were held at his late home and St Rose’s church with committal at Rose’s cemetery Sandy Hook Ash Wednesday devotions at St Rose’s included two morning masses distribution of ashes and benediction with weekly Lent services announced including prayers Rosary Stations of the Cross and benediction on Friday evenings.
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Newtown
St. Rose’s
Bernard J. Keating
Mary Crawford
Arlington
N. J
William H. Kennedy
St Rose's Church
Pathe
Westman
S. J
Rose's Cemetery
Sandy Hank
Caldwell
KN J
Keating
Michael P. Keating
Huntingrown
St. Rose's Catholic
St. Rose's Church
Man Frozen To Death When Car Is Stranded
Cumberland Maine February 21. Howard James of Parsons West Virginia froze to death after his car broke down in a blizzard and bitter cold. He attempted to walk about three miles before collapsing, having failed to repair the auto.
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Cumberland
Maine
Associated Press
Howard James
Pierce
W. Va
James
Parsons
Public interest in warships bill shown in mall
Washington Feb 21 The House Naval committee held three hours of talks on President Coolidge's plan to build 71 warships at about 740 million. Chairman Butler said 21 members heard 20 suggestions with one absent and predicted no decision before late next week.
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Washington
Associated Press
House Naval Committee
Coolidge
Butler
Capitol
Treadway
Massachusetts
Congress
Col Eaton Honored On His 71st Birthday
New Haven February 21 By Associated Press Colonel Robert O Eston who served as collector of internal revenue for this district under four presidents was entertained by 35 of his closest friends last night the occasion being his seventy first birthday Speakers included Lieut Gov J Edwin Brainard Senator Bakewell Colonel Ellery Allen Tax Commissioner William H Blodgett Captain John Kinney and others Prominent Republican party members attended A bouquet of 71 Cool idga roses decorated the table
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New Haven
Associated Press
Robert O. Eston
Internal Revenue
J. Edwin Brainard
Bakewell
Ellery Allen
William H. Blodgett
John Kinney
Republican Party
Bishops Attend New Britain Funeral for Retired Rector Hadley
Rt Rev Chauncey B Brewster and Rt Rev E C Acheson will attend the funeral of Rev Harry I Hadley rector emeritus of St Mark's church New Britain. Hadley died yesterday at age 76. Body lies in state noon to 2 20 p m at a local funeral parlor. Obsequies at St Mark's tomorrow. Burial in Stamford Thursday morning.
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New Britain
Associates Press
Chauncey B. Brewster
Epiacopa
Connecticut
E. C. Acheson
Harry I. Hadley
Emertus
St. Mark's Church
Bodley
Stamford
Budd Death Shocks Chicago Traction World
Britton I. Budd president of the Chicago Rapids transit company dies of a heart attack on his wedding day to former secretary Marie Sheehan. Noted figures including Samuel Insull attend private ceremony. Budd, 56, had been a leading transportation executive. his first wife died three years ago. The Katherine Creigh Budd Memorial for children was named after his late wife.
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Chicago
Britton I. Budd
Chicago Rapids Transit Company
Marie Sheehan
Europe
Elevated Lines
Boelal
Luainess
Samuel Insull
Millonaire Traction
Daniel P. Sheehan
Budd
Butler Guilford Financier Weds Longtime Secretary
Elizaath H. Butler of Guilford, longtime local businessman, dies after a heart attack. He operated a hardware store since 1870, born in Norfolk June 27, 1848, married Fannie B. Robinson in October 1871. Their son Robert died in a prior automobile crash involving Edward Carrington.
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Guilford
Associated Press
Elizath H. Butler
Mr. Butler
Norfolk
Leo
Clarinda Sanford Butler
Fannie B. Robinson
Robert Butler
Edward Carrington
New Haven
Ife
Milford Resident Showcases Early Colonial Papers
Milford February 21 Special Reporter william t hoyt prominent realty broker and board of education member advocates historic displays to educate youth. windows on broad street feature a rembrandt peale washington portrait and the 1775 massachusetts sun edition with a bold liberty pledge. surrounding text recalls british recruitment and offers land rewards, while an old woodcut of boston and ships decorates the display. Milford police process auto registration cards, and births in the past two weeks include john edward neyland, werbert wallace nadine, and roland gould murray.
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Milford
Wiliam T. Hoyt
Hoyt Real Estate Company
Broad Street
Washington
Massachusetts Sun
Hanker Hill
George the Third
Boston
Hartford
Harold E.thomas
John Edward
John J. Neylan
Spring Street
Devon
Muirford Hospital
Werbert Wallace
Harry Nadine
Guilt Street
Milford Hospital
Roland Gould
Roland Gould Murray
Milford Rotary Club
Masonic Temple
E. W. Bakke
Rew Haven College
New London
Fall River
Eliza Trowbridge
Reed Street
Josephine Beatrice
Raphael Gelormine
Anthony Funterat
St. Mary's R. C
Red Men's Hall
Logan Street
Bridgeort
Battery E
Connecticut National Guard
Fort Trumbul Beach
George Washington
Fort Trumbull Beach
Grace Hospital
New Haven
Alethea Circle
Mary Taylor Church
E. J. Hungerford
Noble Avenue
Lucia Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Arthur Downes
Masonic
Grand Lodge
Downes
Ansantawae Lodge
A. F
A.M
Paet High
Milford Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Edith Guan
Victim Dies From Everett Explosion Fire Increase
The death toll from the Bercon Oil plant explosion in Everett rose to 14 as William Kirk MacVey of Tewksbury died at Massachusetts General Hospital from burns. MacVey, an electrician, was at the pumphouse when he jumped through the flames.
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Boston
Associated Press
Bercon Oil Company
Everett
Wi- Ham
Kirk MacVey
Tewksbury
Massachusetts General Hospital
MacVey
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