Officials doubt Fields story of Taylor murder
Detroit February summary reports authorities questioning Harry M. Fisida over the William Desmond Taylor assassination. Fisida, in custody, claims a motive centered on a $900 car ride payoff. Officials doubt Fields produced the confession, noting inconsistencies and ongoing inquiries by Los Angeles authorities.
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Pilds
Taylor
Detroit
William Desmond Taylor
Lex Aug- Wee
Ath
Harry M. Fisida
Ufield
Sherri Irving J. Coffin
Taylors House
Petter
Fieldaix
Nyreles
Los Angeles
Figida
Tollgn
Ang
Trager
Swiatha
Irving J. Coffin Toight
Fields
Maya
Fielda
Buffalo
Winder Asked to Debate the Bonus Question
Mabon City Indiana February 2 Hanford MacNider, national commander of the American Legion, received a challenge to debate the bonus question before the local post. The challenge was forwarded to him in Chicago.
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Mabon City
Hnanford MacNider
American Legion
Americeh Legion
New York
Chikago
Woman Accused of Faking Theft Continues in Suit
The article details a prolonged court saga involving Mrs Robertson and her husband Dr. Joseph A. Robertson of Galveston Texas. It describes alleged theft faking charges, lawsuits against stock firms, disputed debts, a bankruptcy petition, and accusations of selling short and improper conduct.
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Erlanger
New York
Aha
Dre
Joseph A. Robertson
Galveston
Texa
Robertson
4. A. Content and Company
United States Steel
Robertman
West 49Th Street
Robertgan
Phraician
Robartyon
Red Hae
Europe Debts Crisis Frames Talk of Payment and Tariffs
Washington report by David Lawrence says France Italy and Britain clash over how to handle Europe’s debt to the United States. The new American Funding Commission will not cancel debts but may spread payments over years amid tariff debates. Britain plans to pay interest and principal, while France and Italy seek pretexts to delay or avoid payment.
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Washington
France
American Congress
Loueneur
America
Dutta
Italy
Hieel
United States
Great Britain
Branca
Commission
Hughes
Mellon
Smodot
Rah
Burton
Europe
Congress
Ty Feet
American Funding Commission
Ang Chus
AmeHen
Avafrica
Lancleur
Rico
United States Chamber of Commerce
Republican
Ennior Medil
McCormick
Indis
Senate
Ronch
American’ Funding Commission
Germany
Europa
General Patrick Faults Roma Disaster Narrative
Fragmented account from the Roma wreck describes Major Readon and Major Readon of Washington detailing the moments of the ship disaster. Survivors recall engines failure, the ship pitching, men scrambling overboard, and flames as crew fought to abandon ship while water and debris filled the deck.
U S Will Continue To Develop Aircraft
Washington February 22 Julius Kahn chairman of the House military affairs committee said the Roma disaster shows the United States must not halt lighter-than-air aircraft development. He called the fallen airmen martyrs and urged keeping pace with world progress. A congressional investigation into the Roma accident may be demanded.
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Washington
United States
Julius Kahn
House Military Affaire
Kahn
Congressional Investigaton
Constructor Believed the Roma Was Perfect
London February 22 Italian magazine Umberta Nooile, builder of the alvahiy Rowa destroyed Tuesday over Lansley Field, Va, extols the Roma type airship. He claims its semi rigid design offers greater strength and simpler construction than Zeppelins, noting the elastic backbone and smaller articulated joints resist damage.
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London
Umberta Nooile
Lansley Field
Hig
Mother of Roma victim dazed by new disaster
New York report details a tragedy as authorities recount another Roma victim loss. A Brooklyn man, Joseph of Bergeank, was killed in a crash. The mother expresses hope she did not err, citing her son’s goodness and contemplating the broader impact on political and financial trust amid European concerns.
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New York
Bergeank
Joseph
Brooklyn
Pershing Regrets Roma Disaster at University Day
General Pershing spoke at University of Pennsylvania exercises and expressed regret over the Roma disaster. He recalled not riding in an airship before and said he planned to take a dirigible trip soon, hoping safety would allow it.
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Philadelphia
Pershing
University of Pennsylvania
Informa
Washington
Tim Soaner
Staff Sergeant to Lie in Red Bank Burial
The body of a staff sergeant killed in the Roma accident will be brought to Red Bank for burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Middletown Township. Born in Lone Branch, he worked in a factory before entering the armed forces, serving thirteen years.
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Red
RED Bank
Mount Olivet
Middly
Sarah Vannes
Schumaker
Lone Branch
Apy
Escaped War Balloon Incident Recalls Dirigible Lapses
Unclear fragmentary text describes an officer or witness linked to a September 24 event in 191% involving an army balloon and three dirigibles. Mentions Byron FT. Wirt and Tomy Wiseser with references to rescues and near injuries during balloon actions over Michigan.
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Ter
Byron FT. Wirt
Tomy Wiseser
Ike Michigan
Brand
M. Bore
Wrorla
Postmasters and Treasury Certificates Dominate State Meeting
State P MLS elect Shea president amid talk of civil service reform and postmaster appointments. Officials urged running offices like private businesses while stressing the need to raise government funds and push treasury certificate sales. Colleagues discussed federation efforts with rural carriers as officers highlighted civil service laws and appointment debates.
Mayor Refuses Pay Rise Amid Public Critique
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a mayoral figure opposing a salary increase. Mentions February, a named official van Caingoiert, and a public reaction, with unclear context and partial quotes about pay and political response.
Bridgeport Jews Organize Committees for War Relief Drive
Prominent Bridgeport Jewish leaders form committees for the Jewish War Relief drive at the Stratfield hotel. Charles Bhapiro named state chairman of the women’s committee, with Isaac Pout and others as local leaders. The Badies auxiliary elects Mrs. Charles Shapira, meetings set for early week as drive proceeds amid strong participation and early quota progress.
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Bridgeport
Stratfield Hotel
Jewish War Relief Committee
Isaac Pout
Fu Roop Levengera
New We
Charles H. Bhapiro
Tive Wommittee
Harry Iargalia
George Greenspun
Postal Clerks Elect Two Bridgeport Men
Danbury February 12 report on the Connecticut Brave annual convention of the United National Association of Postal Clerks. Charles Wilhelm of New Haven was elected president to succeed Lule Reout Dyndury. Jane Jarrett editors spoke. officers named include Laufer Bridgeport. A Comer Waterbury as first vice president. John Nelson Bridgeport and Michael Murphy New Haven as vice presidents. Morgan T. Pus as treasurer. William Mornay and others reelected. conference to be held in New Haven.
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Danbury
Wiridpeport
Connecticut Brave
United National Association of Post Ffien
Charles Wilhelm
New Haven
Lule Revout
Frantiseus
National Association of Office
Ieerke
Jane Jarrett
Postal Terk
Uiher Ativers
Laufer
Bridgeport
Arst
A. Comer
Waterbury
John Nelson
Michael T. Murphy
LRA
Werte Realy Finance
Morgan T. Pus
Wiliam Mornay
Thiveaane
Daybur
Ye- Bye
Fraternal Meeting Notices From Diverse Fraternal Groups
Various fraternal editor notices list date changes corrections or additions for meetings. Entities include Fraternal Telegram Columbus Bora club Imvidgeport Jeedee Pythios Temple Indra Washington Avenue and Wheaton area branches with addresses such as 140 Middle Street 1038 Main Street and 70 Moy shachy Beda.
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The
Telegram
Epi Lidge Af Irs
Annesbrest
Circola Rows
Nome Avenue
Columbus Bora Club
Grims Coundi
Imvidgeport Jeedee
Krishin Af Pythios
Main Street
Temple
Indra
Iveel
Areisterborge Foulgey
Bulleing Trades Council
Moy Sha
Coast Guns to Be Set Out on Beaches in Parade
Army ordnance experts announce revolutionary deployment of coastal batteries to Cape Henry Rockaway Port Washington and four other sites. Batteries will be placed on beaches without protection, with large rifles guarding approaches to New York Harbor and Chesapeake Bay.
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Washington
Army Ordnance
Aircomm Iter
Fort Tilden
Rockaway Rewen
N.yani
Chesaneake Bay
Baltimore
Norfolk
Sempart News
Army and Navy Yards
Hampton Roads District
Bridgeport-Norwalk Bus Denied Permit
The Public Utilities Commission denied the Hartford and New London Passenger Company’s operation of temperate jitney busses between Bridgeport and Norwalk. The disputed permit involved the Bridgeport-Norwalk Bus Corporation and related routes as part of broader transit debates.
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Bridgeport
Norwalk
Hartford
New London
Con Ogny
Ship City
Bridgefort-Norwalk Bus Corporation
Hertford
Reed Urges Recall of Ambassador Harvey Reed
Senator James A. Reed accuses American ambassador George Harvey of disloyalty and recalls, denouncing his recent actions and comparing Harvey unfavorably to George Washington. The speech at a Friends of Shah meeting in Chicago condemns Harvey's conduct as a betrayal of American ideals.
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Harvey
Chicago
George Harvey
Grant Britain
Harvey Perce
James A. Reed
Miraouri Tonbrlt
America
George Washington
Orga Harvey
Bt. James
Washington
England
Washinton
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Carl Reeky
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Philip Gendel
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Sam Steic
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Athens
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