Allied Premiers Meet In Vital Session Today
Paris Jan 1 Allied premiers France Great Britain Belgium and the Italian premier’s envoy will confer to seek a collective settlement of the reparations issue. France demands seizure of German resources while Britain opposes penalties and favors a two year moratorium and international loan to Germany.
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Great Britain
Belgium
Marquis Della Torretta
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Ruhr
Brussels
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Rhine
Millerand
Bonar
Fascisti Swear Allegiance to New Premier in Rome
In Rome on January 1 the Fascisti oath to Premier Mussolini was sworn. The ceremony began on Corso Umberto with a parade to the Chigi palace where Mussolini witnessed the oath from a balcony. He later reviewed the troops in Piazza Quirinale and spoke of Italy’s impending greatness. The march continued to the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Quirinal where the king and queen appeared on a balcony to acknowledge the cheers.
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Corso Umberto
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Piazza Quionna
Italy
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Ahey
Germans Endorse Hughes Proposal in Reparations Debate
Berlin reports from London papers arriving today note official approval of Charles E. Hughes speech. The plain spoken appraisal of the reparations problem by Hughes was generally endorsed, signaling broad backing from German officials.
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Charles E. Hughes
New Haven
London
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Wealthy wife arrested for husband murder in Texas
Mrs. Lillian Knox, wife of lumber magnate Hiram Knox, is held for preliminary hearing in Hemphill after authorities shifted from suicide theory to murder. Knox, reported worth near 10 million, was found fatally shot in bed on November 25.
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East Mayfield
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Pratt
W. H. Alford
Kidnaped Timekeeper Flees After Abduction
Harold Teegestrom, 19, a carbon plant timekeeper at Spyker, La, was abducted by 16 unidentified men from a bunkhouse and fled into the woods. He later sought help at Henry Jones’s home and received $40 to depart, while extradition for two murders looms in Morehouse Parish.
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Henry Jones
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Southern Carbon
Burnett
Bernhardt's Condition Unchanged in Paris
Paris reports actress Sarah Bernhardt remains very weak after a recent breakdown. Her convalescence, interrupted by fainting spells, continues in a fragile state as she resists absolute rest, according to close friends.
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Associated Ress
Sarah Bernhardt
Bernhardt
Rio Janeiro Siege Extended to April 30
The state of siege declared July 6 of last year in Rio Janeiro has been extended to April 30 by a presidential decree issued today. A Buenos Aires dispatch noted private advices from the Argentine capital stating the siege was initially set for thirty days.
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Garbage Men Protest Xmas Pay Shortfall
Garbage department workers backed by the Board of Health demanded clarity on Christmas Day pay after a holiday payday confusion. Paymaster Dunbar said he did not know if Christmas pay was issued. Health Commissioner Zepp and Dr. Coon deferred action, while workers insist the lapse is a hardship and seek resolution.
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C. Howard Dunbar
Garvage
William Zepp
Yesterday's Rain Then Fair Weather Predicted
Weather observer Melia forecast fair and cooler conditions after yesterday's rain. Measured rainfall reached 1.84 inches. The day opened at 34 degrees at noon, rose to 51 by 1:30 pm, then fell to 7 degrees by 8 pm and to 35 by 10:50 pm, with a steady late decline.
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Mercury
Clara Phillips hid in canyon cabin near Los Angeles
Los Angeles Calif Jan 1 discovery of a cabin in a lonely canyon near Los Angeles where Mrs Clara Phillips Hammer Murderess who escaped from the Los Angeles County Jail December concealed herself for at least four days after the jail escape was announced at the sheriff office tonight Armour L Phillips husband of the convicted murderess was known to have bought food at a nearby grocery for four days after the escape and another man whose identity is not learned delivered the food to the cabin
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Armour L. Phillips
Unions Plan Merger of Five Needle Trade Groups
New York January 1 unions plan a merger of five needle trade unions totaling about 490000 members. The United Cloth Hat and Cape Makers of America submitted the proposal to the executive boards of the other unions in New York.
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United Cloth Hat and Cape Makers of America
Execuive
Schools Return After Christmas Vacation Today
Public and parochial schools resume sessions at the usual hour after the Christmas break. No further vacation until Easter. Several holidays including Lincoln's and Washington's birthdays will be omitted, with sessions on those days devoted to instruction about the men honored.
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Washington
Death Strikes Out Willie Keeler Famous Batsman
Brooklyn born baseball legend Willie Keeler died today of heart disease at his Brooklyn home after a New Year’s Eve party. His funeral will be Thursday at Our Lady of Good Counsel church.
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Wee “Willie” Keeler
Brooklyn
Church of Our Lady ‘of Good Counsel
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Willie
Keeler
Plainfield N. J
Herman Deescher
Giants
Senator Sweet’s Alarm Foils Burglary Attempt
A burglar tried to enter Senator William L. Sweet’s Waterloo home on January 1 but fled after an automobile horn alarm sounded from the house top. The sheriff and police chief arrived but the intruder had already escaped, investigation showing he was frightened away once inside.
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Waterloo
William L. Sweet
Smith Reinstated Governor With Loyal Party Call
Alfred E. Smith was inaugurated governor of New York in Albany after a two year absence. Bad weather canceled the military parade and Smith rode to the capitol without escort. Assembly packed, Miller welcomes Smith, and Smith vows party government with cross party cooperation and action in the new year.
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Hartford Gale Floods City Cripples Traffic
A blast of heavy rain and a gale hit Hartford, halting telephone service and trolley cars. Flooded cellars reached three feet in some districts as winds gusted above forty miles per hour.
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Conn
Manufacturers Seek Labor Immigration Reform in 1923 Plan
New York January report from the National Association of Manufacturers urges immediate amendments to the immigration quota law to allow the secretary of labor to admit workers needed by industry. The plan seeks transfer of immigration control to a board of labor, agriculture, and commerce secretaries, exams before embarkation, and retaining literacy tests for citizenship while removing literacy tests for immigration.
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Jan
Secretary of Labor
National Association of Manufacturers
John EB. Edgerton
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Edgerton
America
Department of Labor
Labor, Agriculture and Commerce
United States
Dr Emile Coue the Nancy pharmacist and his cure shout
The article tells how Emile Coue, a Nancy pharmacist, gained worldwide fame for his self improvement method. An old back page ad sparked interest, spreading his “Every day in every way I am getting better” gospel. He travels to America, treating hundreds daily and aims to dedicate his remaining years to helping others.
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One Killed and Two Hurt in Icy Hill Crash at Carmel
An icy hill near Lake Mohegan saw an auto skid and overturn. Thomas Wich, 25, of Mahopac died at Peekskill Hospital. Maurice E B Spain, 25, of Nahopac, suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries. Elmer Voris was thrown clear with severe cuts and bruises. Robert Weeks, 10, suffered a broken leg after being dragged beneath a sled rope on the runaway board.
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Robert Weeks
Man and Woman Arrested in Denver Mint Theft
In Denver, Martin Ryan alias James Martin and a 20 year old woman named Margaret Yard were arrested after a confession tied to the Drovers National Bank robbery in Kansas City on December 12. Police found over $8,000 hidden in a coat in the couple’s trunk. Kansas City authorities plan to send officers for extradition.
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James Martin
Margaret Yard
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Kansas City
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Fiynn
Blodgett urges county tax boards in state reform plan
Hartford reports Blodgett state tax commissioner urges a tax board in every county to hear citizen appeals on local taxation questions. The plan aims to equalize state aid and assess fairness, noting widespread delinquencies and uneven property valuations among towns. Non residents hold substantial taxable values. reform calls for annual revaluations and standardized assessment practices to ensure each taxpayer bears a fair share.
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William H. Blodgett
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Blodgett
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Ellington
New Year Brings Bright Prospects to Builders Here
Real estate men predict a spring home building revival as 1923 opens with over a million dollars in jobs planned. Permits in 1922 reached 2 468 319, with projects including East Side High School and Crown Corset loft redevelopment. Lot owners seek cost information while building and loan societies report rising loan applications and about 5 000 people involved in Bridgeport real estate activity.
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Huber Ice Cream Company
New Haven Dairy Company
Albert Langenegger
Crown Corset Company
Middle Street
Mayor 10 Meet Reluctant Fire Board Appointee
Mayor Atwater faces a decision on Fire Board appointee William H. Gledhill who may refuse to serve. The mayor plans to meet him to urge acceptance, while Gledhill reportedly said he would not serve and did not expect to discuss the matter. The issue is expected to be settled today with a potential second choice by the mayor.
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Gledhill
New York Shooting Involving Morris Katz and Miss Ethel Buenz
A New York garment maker Morris Katz reportedly shot at Miss Ethel Buenz, a former employee from Clifton New Jersey, after an incident last Saturday night. Buenz reportedly identified herself, and Katz then turned the pistol on himself in a tense confrontation.
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Katz
Clifton, N. J
Captain O'Brien Dies in New Haven Fenian Leader
Captain Lawrence P. O'Brien, born 1842 in Ireland, long tied to Fenian activity, died at his daughter’s New Haven home. He aided 1860s Irish efforts in America to seize Canada, helped fund the Fenian Ram submarine, and supported the Catalpa rescue mission. A Civil War veteran, he rose to captain before leaving the army in 1864 and later pursued Ireland’s cause abroad.
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