Turmoil in capital halts travel. tourists face warnings
San Juan Puerto Rico February reports say travelers aboard the S Negantic were told in La Guaira Venezuela that leaving Cura was barred due to government student unrest. A passenger described being offered smuggling into Caracas for 100, faced by guards and possible deportation. Venezuela’s political history under Gomez shapes foreign policy and oretta tensions with concessions. Maracaibo remains a key port for oil and coffee, highlighting Venezuela’s growing economic prominence.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
la Gualisa
Venezuela
Cura
la Guatra
Cag
Caveras
Voeneruela
Contra
Europe
Juan Vicenti Gomez
Net
Gomez
Castro
Yaced
Mexico
Maracaibo
Caracas
Maraismo
Thompsonville Trapper Found Dead in His Home
Thompsonville editor reports Leancer Hills aged eighty two, longtime trapper, was found dead in his home by a girl bringing milk. He lived in the same house since birth. his wife died about ten years ago. Death believed due to heart ailment.
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Thomsonville
Alfted Prees
Leancer Hills
Hills
Sailor Dies After Receiving Belated Pension
Herman Hunter, seaman on Admiral Dewey's flagship in the Spanish-American War, went 30 years without a pension, learning he was entitled only after his death. He died at sixty eight, two days after his first payment of 520 arrived. military honors planned at his funeral.
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New York
Associated Press
Herman Hunter
Admiral Dewey
Hunter
Staten Island City
New London City Manager Resigns Over Traffic Row
New London Feb 28 William A Hoyt tendered his resignation to Mayor James A May after a dispute over temporary traffic regulations on Bank street Hoyt said the council usurped executive authority by reversing his traffic order and Mayor May called Hoyt a man of character but noted his arbitrary public positions with the matter under serious consideration
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New London
Assoalg Press
William A. Hoyt
James A. May
Bankstreet
Avlt
Nim Ant
Bank Street
Holt
Woman Charged With Forgery Over Obscene Letters to Coolidge
New York report states Rebecca Rosenberg an accountant is under arrest on forgery charges for sending threatening obelous letters via malls to President Coolidge and Vice President Dawes. The letters bore Warren Federn's signature, and postal inspectors traced the trail to Federn before Rosenberg's arrest. She denies the charges.
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New York
Coolidge
Dawes
Rebecca Rosenberg
Warren Federn
Federn
Women Look Best in June Says Illinois Cosmeticians
Chicago Feb 28 Women are least beautiful in March and most beautiful in June according to members of the Illinois Cosmeticians association Miss Kathleen Cory director of a beauty studio said March ruins complexions in steam heated rooms and in June outdoor exercise and fresh air restore moisture and health improving appearance
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Chicago
Associated Press
Mmembers
Ilinois Cosmeticians’ Association
Kathleen Cory
Waterbury Man Becomes Bridgeport Brass President
At a Bridgeport Brass directors meeting Charles E. Beardsley of Waterbury was elected president and George T. Wigmore named treasurer. Ralph E. Day was chosen general manager, replacing Robert T. Kent who resigned. The board also includes Charles G. Sanford and other noted executives.
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Bridgeport Brass Company
Charles E. Beardsley
Waterbury
George T. Wigmore
Carl F. Dietz
Ralph E. Day
American Brass Company
Bridgeport Brass
Robert T. Kent
Dietz
Mr. Day
William R. Webster
Risdon Manufacturing Company
Nauguluck
Beardsley Manufacturing Company
Beardsley
Beardsley Company
Frank E. Welco.Manufacturing Company
Hartford
Beardsley, and Wolcott Company
Colonial Trust, Company of
Naugatuck
Charles 5. Beardsley
Ralph %. Day
Charles G. Sanford
First National Bank of Bridgeport
Waldo
Portland Sheriff Receives Death Threat Note
Portland Maine February 28 Sheriff King F Graham received a death threat by letter warning he must leave the city within five days or be shot The note signed The Maine Gang carries a March 3 1028 date and an address that does not exist in the city directory Sheriff Graham said he has no time to leave the city and plans to stay past the primaries The letter arrived at the county jail with a late night postmark.
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Portland
Associated Press
King F. Graham
Maine
Maine Gang
Neck Street
Southern Experts Win Bridge Game
In a continued page six report, Southern experts clash in a bridge contest. Key plays involve Mr Work with the Jack and diamond strategy while Mr Whitehead guards diamonds and hearts. Final tricks hinge on discard choices and reading opposing hands, yielding a tense conclusion.
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Sure Rees
Sailor
London City
BAYER
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Carl E. Dietz
G. T. Wigmore
Graham
Malcolm Campbell
Daytona Beach
Campbell
Captain Campbell
Dunlops
Dunlop
Barnum
Oliver Rubber Company
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport
Mr. Work
Mr. Whitehead
Good
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Myr. Lorick
Whitehead
Lorick
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