Train shooting at Chicquot station shocks West Medway
Philip Russell of West Medway Mass was killed on a New Haven Fortfood train near Chicquot station along with his daughter Grace who was seriously wounded. The assailant Kingston Jeffers, reportedly a neighbor, killed himself after the shooting as the train left the station. Jeffers had allegedly threatened the girl’s father prior to the crime.
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Prisoner Claims Murder Facts in Detroit Chauffeur Role
A Detroit-based prisoner asserts he knows murder facts claiming he chauffeured the car of the slayer who killed Tay Norrede at the director's home. Police doubt the concealment claims and question Fields' statement reliability, suggesting officers find the explanation unconvincing.
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Doubtful confession tale linked to Taylor murder case
Detroit authorities weigh the value of a purported confession by Harry Fields claiming involvement in the Willard Deemond Taylor murder. Sheriff Coffin and detectives question the details as Fields’ story draws conflicting signals, including a forged bank draft and a Chinese suspect.
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Los Angeles
Shori Irving J. Coffin
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Los Angele
Iran
Eaward Balhorn
Lielde
Buffalo
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Renee
Sam Coplin
Chicago
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Mounthies
Cardinals Catcher Dinoste to Be Buried in Mobile
Louis report states Swilliam Mickies Dinoste of the St. Louis Nationales died of typhoid fever and his body was sent to Mobile Alabama tonight for burial. The St Louis Americans training camp was notified and expected to receive the casket at Noble.
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Vacuum cleaners promise easy home cleaning
An advertisement extols electricity powered vacuum cleaners for women to clean the entire house with minimal effort. It invites readers to visit to see their ease of operation thorough cleaning capabilities and low cost.
Education reform debate at national bar association meeting
Leaders from Taft era to modern bar associations discussed mandatory college study for future lawyers. Elmo Roore urged a two year college requirement, while Chief Justice Taft warned against lax admission standards. Harvard and Yale representatives supported reforms, but others opposed federal college mandates.
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Jonn B. Sanders
W. A. Hay
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Maurice Wormaley
Weeks Gets Final Draft Of Engstrum Offer For Shoals
Washington February reports both the War Department and the House Military Committee reviewed the final draft of an offer by Frederight Engetram of Wilmington NC for completion of the Muscle Shoals project under a proposed ten year lease. Representatives of farm bureaus urged Henry Ord proposal for a long term lease and outright purchase while Alabama members pushed for the Warrior town plant sale. The debate touched on public support with a Hewdensten member noting widespread urging acceptance of the proposal.
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G O P Congressmen May Play Movie Game
Washington Prb 23 Charges that Republicans planning emerge as candidates next year have discussed with major film studio managers plans to use big motion pictures to flood the country with propaganda supporting the Republicans. Representative Rouse of Kentucky, chair of the National Democratic Congressional Committee, says he does not believe the men involved.
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Real Lions Sold at Bargain Prices in New Raven Auction
A public sale in East Haven showcased six lions with owner Felix O Rus wad seeking to satisfy a judgment. Lions, priced around 800 dollars each, drew buyers like William Tavis of Hartford. The sale highlighted a sensational, if somber, moment as authorities oversee the auction and bid activity near the town hall.
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Rum running ship overhauled in race with cutter
A schooner seized at Salem harbor carried $70,000 worth of white lead and plate and was towed in for inspection by customs officers. The vessel had been pursued after leaving Nassau weeks ago and carried cargo that may have been moved en route.
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Harding and Lodge Seek Compromise on Treaty
The article reports that Harding and Lodge press for a compromise on a four power treaty. Senators debate ratification details amid concerns it could constrain U.S. sovereignty. Senator Watson predicts high costs and strain with traditional fisher interests. Yap treaty with Japan is postponed as Senate schedules shift.
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President Postpones Military Reception
President Harding, citing the Roma disaster, postponed until April 9 the Army and Navy reception planned at the White House. The move affects 4,000 invited officers after a conference with the secretary.
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Ruskay Works Cited as Bridgeport Receivers May Be Appointed
Report outlines potential appointment of receivers for the district following a petition. The document commends Booker mans for timely action and notes examinations covered all pertinent records to meet obligations and liquidate accounts.
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Balers statement on fair business and party views
Fragmentary report quotes Mr Balers defending fair business and noting many are Democrats. He argues Republicans fear political criticism over events in seven months tied to the present administration, calling theatre comments on the administration unpopular.
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Brandegee Says Reservations Reflect Presidential Speech
Washington dispatch notes Senator Brandegee argues reservations to the Four Power Treaty embody President Harding’s public speech and constitutional meaning. He asserts the executive and Congress must share interpretation, warning against binding commitments without legislative assent.
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Dry Law in Way of Would-Be Citizen
In a county court, Judge Robert Ingersoll ordered a reexamination for three months as he questioned the act and 18th amendment. The proceedings touched on defining the amendment and the measure, with a witness described as a cute proprietor.
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Church treasurer convicted of church funds theft
Harold M. Martin former treasurer of Christ Hamilton Church was found guilty in District Court of larceny of 34600 from church funds. He was sentenced to a year in the House of Correction with some years suspended, and ordered to make restitution of 2500 in cash plus two promissory notes secured by friends for 2100.
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Son of Two Mothers Seeks Injunction Over Public Embarrassment
Frank B. Blazek, 11, filed for an injunction against his mother Rose Blazek's manager claiming the "son of two mothers" label caused embarrassment and contempt. The Berlin contract tied Rose and Josefa Siamese twins to perform in America for three years with Frank listed but barred from compensation. The manager allegedly excluded the boy during shows and texts seek an accounting. Chicago February 23.
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Acused Physician Ends Life With Gas in Jersey City
Dr Avugumuy EL Ackerson a well known Jersey City physician was found suffocated at his Borgen Avenue home by his attorney who reported he had not appeared to answer a charge of performing an operation on a young woman The attorney said a rubber gag was in his mouth when found Two months after a complaint by Miss Wilhelmina Perris a grand jury had indicted the physician He was 53 years old and had been released on bail prior to his death.
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Ateanum Indge Initiates Third Degree Members
Members of Ateanum Indge will exemplify the third degree upon two candidates. The Triple Link club will hold its meeting tonight at 1089 Broad Street and make arrangements for the installation of “Collere Chums.”
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Burke Ruined As His Firm Fails
In a bankruptcy petition creditors seek action against a firm led by George A. McLough, with $209,000 in resources noted and no clear estimate of liabilities. Bernard J. Elwine and Samuel Dias are named as members, with a petition filed in a pending diner matter and withdrawals listed.
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Advertisement for Bromo tablets as influenza preventive
An old newspaper ad promotes baxaive SnOMO UNNINE tablets as a preventive for colds grip or influenza. It claims genuineness by EB. Ww, Grové signature and warns Ba you get BROMO. The price listed is 30c.
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Chief of Police Faces Suspension from Duty
Fragmentary report notes the police chief facing suspension amid internal turmoil. The piece mentions town officials and a Republican figure, with scattered names such as Minerva Dati and Leo Davie cited in uncertain context.
Tenor Muratore Sings With Mary Garden at Manhattan
Italian tenor Tullio Muratore, with Mary Garden, sang Monna Vanna at the Manhattan Opera amid his first postappendectomy performance. Garden, returning after Lieb tit, drew loud acclaim. Muratore and Garden were to perform together again before his substitute performance followed.
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Five Die as Train and Snow Plow Collision Shocks Minnesota
Five trainmen were killed and five injured when Great Northern Railway train number 10 crashed after colliding head on with a snow plow near Deane and Montrose, thirty miles west of Minneapolis. Passengers from nearby trains were moved to Twin Cities, with all fatalities believed to be from Saint Paul and Whilmor areas.
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Chinese Named by Fields Disappears in Detroit Case
Police in Los Angeles, Detroit say Chinese suspect Fields, 3 others, may be connected to the murder of the film director. deputies disclose no evidence linking a Chinese man to the slaying, though departure coincides with new hints of an informer in the eastern inquiry.
Fraternal Meeting Listings Across Local Lodges
A fragmented notice lists meeting times and addresses for fraternal and civic groups including American Insurance Union Gate Ben HY council Auhlar lodge Mae fonle temple Broad Street Knights of Pythias and Knights organizations with locations at 1005 Broad 1025 Malin 1088 Broad 239 Gi Shinn Temperance short street Broad Street and Midale Street.
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Conflicting Testimony in Obenchain Murder Trial
In Los Angeles on February 23, Mrs Madalyrene Obenchain was alleged to have stood over the body of her sweetheart J Belton Kennedy and uttered distrusting words about why they did it. Gadre Deering testified differently from Arthur Burch co defendant and neighbor Elizabeth Besanty corroborated a male voice saying Ive got him after the shooting.
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Madalyrene Obenchain
J. Belton’ Kennedy
Belvey Glen
Gadre Deering
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Deering
Elizabeth Besanty
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Society Women in Washington Fear Blackmail Case
In New York section 23, a widow accuses Alfred E. Lindsey of defrauding about thirteen to fourteen society women, totaling roughly $590,060. Mrs. Lillian N. Duke alleges Lindsey stole her cash and $350,000 in jewelry, part of her late husband James B. Duke’s wealth, with Mrs. Duke seeking recovery.
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Alfred E. Lindsey
South Nyack
Lillian N. Duke
Tames
Mild Influenza Prompts Hospital Strain In 1920s City
Weather drove up influenza and pneumonia admissions at Bridgeport Hospital and St. Vincent's as crowding increases. Visiting Nurses reported many new cases while isolation facilities handled contagious diseases. One scarlet fever and one smallpox case were also recorded.
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William H. Coon
St. Vincent's Hospital
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Modern college student seen as hard working by experts
Chicago reports that college students are not idle, says Dartmouth’s T. W. Husband. Ninety percent of undergraduates spend summers in shops, factories, law offices, banks, service stations, or soda dispensaries. Dean Mary Ross Potter of Northwestern pushes sororities to focus beyond social prestige.
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