Two Disasters Kill Fifteen at Penn State Area Oil Well Shoot
Franklin Pennsylvania dispatch reports a premature nitroglycerine explosion at an oil well shooting on John A Stone’s farm killing six people including a woman, with five others dead from a second set of injuries. Survivors and witnesses describe the blast that hurled debris miles away.
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Franklin
John A. Stone
Paul Stone
Herbert Whitman
John Whitman
Eugene HI. Neil
Robert Kinnear
Stone
Neil
Kinnear
J. D. Behivens
Lawrence Mawhinney
Creek
Resembles Slayer Is Detained on Arrival in U S
New York police detained Carlyle McIntyre of Sherman California on arrival suspecting he bore a close likeness to Major Nor Percival Bailey wanted for a murder in England. After hours of questioning he was released with proof of his American passport and a German university degree.
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New York
Major Nor
Percival Bailey
Hove
England
Carlyle McIntyre
Fherman
Cat
McIntyre
Major Bailey
F. M. McIntyre
Des Moines
Europe
Helen Stedian
Thermal
Cal
Rebels Denied Advancing Into State of Mexico
Mexico City January 31. AP dispatch says reports that Generals Rodriguez and Silvestre Catro along with Barcenas led forces into the State of Mexico and Morelos were branded false by authorities. Officials stated no advance by Figueroa’s army occurred.
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State OF Mexico
Mexico City
Casgo
Rodriguez
Cenerato Origoforo Gcampo
Badvly Bax
Vigueroa
Mexico
Silvestre Catro
Jojuta
Victoriano Barcenas
Puente de Ixtia
Morelos
Wederer
Figueroa
Ue la Huertasta
Sir Esme Howard Named British Ambassador to Washington
Sir Esme Howard, then at Madrid as British ambassador, is chosen to replace Sir Auckland Geddes in Washington due to Geddes resignation caused by ill health. Howard is a veteran diplomat, well known in Washington, having served as counsellor to the British Embassy from 1906 to 1914.
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Esme Withan Howard
Madrid
Auckland Geddes
Great Britain
Washington
Msme
Tes
Ronnsellor
Favorable Skies Help New Year Observance
Bright sun and mild warmth drew crowds to New Year 1924 celebrations in Bridgeport. The city enjoyed theatre performances, parties, and late-night shows despite cold. A street accident injured Rafael Pantelona, while a hotel reported a full house and a fire caused minor damage in a wooden building.
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Polis Palace
Grand Jury Resumes Medical Scandal Probe
The grand jury at the County building will reconvene to hear the first of 65 physicians as witnesses in a medical scandal probe. The inquiry aims to clean up medical and dental practice and may involve licensure boards and evidence from state officials and witnesses.
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Wwartford
Strand
Natureepath
M. Aicorn
Ry Voreman
M. Ifal- Shanley
Osbern
Aner
Recall Subpoena Served by Error on Dr Weise
Recall of a subpoena served on Dr Ellwood C Weise of 1116 Stratford avenue was ordered by Jury Foreman Benedict M Holden of Ashford. The error was brought to light by Dr W A LaField and corrected after it was learned the subpoena named Dr Wise Emergency Hospital Klagepart and addressed to Wise at Bridgeport.
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Ellwood C. Weise
Stratford Avenue
Benedict M. Holden
Ashford
W. A. LaField
State Committee of Medical
Bairfield County
Welse
Grand Jury
Hartford
Connecticut
Connecticut Medical Examining Board
Holden
LaPiel
Ellwood C. Weixe
Wise
Navy and Washington Play 14 14 Tie in Rose Tourney
The Navy and Washington State battled to a 14 to 14 tie in the Rose Bowl era East versus West clash held in Pasadena before about 43 900 spectators. Navy displayed strong defense and an explosive passing attack led by a well executed aerial game while Washington State matched with timely stops and robust running plays.
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Navy
Washington
Greatest Fleet Puts to Sea for Winter Naval Maneuvers Today
More than 200 warships, the largest armada under the American flag, depart tomorrow for winter maneuvers. The force includes 15 battleships, 62 destroyers, 42 submarines, aircraft carrier and tenders, plus 89 support vessels. Admiral Jobart E. Coontz commands. 8 percent aircraft aboard. Atlantic and Pacific groups sail from San Pedro and Quantico with 3,400 Marines to take part in operations near Panaroo and Culebra Island.
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Jan
Amina
Jobart E. Coontz
Caliornia
New Mexico
Maryland
Itaho
Arizona
Nevada
Mississippi
Texas
New York
San Pedro
Deansylvania
Tennessee
Oniawa
Traansports
Henderson and
Chaumont
Quantican
Panaroo
Culebra
Reynolds the criminal jurist dies in North Haven
Reynolds, noted criminal jurist and former adviser to a president, district attorney of New York, and leader in American criminal law, died of heart trouble at his North Haven home after a stay in New Haven hospital. Born March 17, 1861, he studied at Yale, engaged in settlement work, led civic committees, and served in multiple New York reform roles before law school.
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New York
New Haven
Jan Jones
Javonson Reynolds
Vresidenth- American Institution of Criminal Law
Muology
North Haven
Reynolds
New Haven ‘Hospital
Dumex Bronson Reynolds
R. Willar T
Sarah MM
Citizens’ Linton
City Club of New York
New York Law School
New York State
Tenement House Commission
Theodore Rooxevalt
Seth Low
Reynolda
Judicial Salaries Inadequate Prompt Bar Committee Endorses Increase
A committee of the American Bar Association in Albany New York has unanimously urged higher judicial salaries after nationwide inquiries. Frederick Wadhams, longtime ABA treasurer, announced the endorsement campaign for New York state Supreme Court judges, arguing current pay falls short of living and maintenance costs.
Octogenarian preacher attacks modernists in birthday sermon
The Rev. J. W. Davis, celebrating his 80th year, preached at Advent Christian Church at Park and Putnam streets. He aligned with Fundamentalists amid the modernist debates, asserting every word of Scripture is inspired by God and the Bible is the truth guiding salvation, despite 70 years of Christian experience.
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J. W. Davis
Advent Christian Church
Park and Putnam Streets
Tam
Davis
Roth
Furea
New Immigration Bill Proposed by Secretary Davis
Secretary Davis proposes a selective immigration plan with overseas certificates and a broadened quota system. The draft bill extends the quota to Canada Mexico and Central and South America and prioritizes spouses children veterans ministers scholars skilled workers and other laborers in that order.
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Davis
Colt
Senate’ Committee
Canada
Mexico
Central America
Querely
Tragedy at New Year Dinner in South Yarmouth
In South Yarmouth Massachusetts Jin, former Pollock Rip lightship chief engineer, fatally shot his wife and then killed himself during a New Year’s dinner. Neighbor Glubacher, a teacher, left the room seconds before the shooting. authorities report bouts of despondency but no prior quarrel was known.
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South Yarmouth
Masa
Jin
Dtrederick Warne
Vien Ure
Guaezhter
All the World Comes to Paris in Noted Exhibition
Sunday Post readers report on a grand gathering in Paris featuring an international lineup. The piece highlights a Bridgeport girl’s letters from the city and mentions an Icelandic speaker fluent in many languages and a Russian veteran of the U S Army.
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Paris
Bridgeport
Sunday Post
Italian ski jumper missing in Alps during training
Turin January 1 Giuseppe Perlo renowned Italian air jumper is believed lost while training for the Olympics. A search party toured nearby terrain but failed to locate Perlo amid inconsistent reports and unclear conditions.
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Turin
Italy
Giuseppe Perlo
Perly
Perio
Viceroy of India Visits Fairfield Kin
Fairfield January 1 Special to the Petedrata Mrs Samuel Wheeler of Post Road Haana Her Ernests Her son in law and daughter Lieutenant Catone and Mrs Charles Craufurd Stuart the former of the British army Col Craufurd Stuart military secretary to Lord Heading viceroy of India is on leave of absence and will spend most of the time here.
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Fairfield
Samuel Wheeler
Post Road
Ernests
Catone
Charles Graufurd-Stuart
Col
Craufurd-Stuart
Lord Heading
India
Fairfield County
Jie
No 1928 license plates reported by local police
No reports were turned in yesterday as officers noted some motorists had been served with notices for driving without 1928 plates. Patrols observed few violations in the streets and officers were instructed to notify erring drivers to appear in court later. No duplicate notices were filed by midnight.
From Athens to New Bedford Girl Arrives in NY Transit Aid
A 9 year old girl named Veneta Fetoury was brought from a suburb of Athens Greece to New Bedford Massachusetts today. The Travelers Aid society escorted her to Grand Central Station and then to Ni Thad ford where her parents await. She had been living with her grandmother for several years in Greece.
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New York
Jan
L.tareed
Athens
Greece
New Bedford
Mass
Veneta Fetoury
Hyer Byron
Travelers Aid Society
Grand Central Station
Ni Thadford
Pat Ban
Greer
Oil Man snark "a Movie Actress . LOCAL. Homecoming in Louisville
Eighty two or more former Kentucky residents of Bridgeport invited to attend a two week homecoming celebration to be held in Louisville. Recent appointees to city boards and departments sworn in by City Clerk Burdick. Driverless truck crashes into parked car of local physician. William Turnham to head Apportionment board again. Boys raid slot machines in three Hamilton Street stores. City adds 20 million to grand list and plans borrowing of 1 million. Fire events noted in Twelfth District in 1928. Various hospital resignations and appointments. New Year weather brings outdoor activity and heavy traffic. Minister targets modernists in essay on unholy war. Subpoena served on Dr Welso. state grand jury actions in Hartford. Death of James Fh. Reynolds, president of American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology. Grand jury probes medical scandal. Shelton Fire appoints William E. Sheehy as chief. Granges report good condition. National Implement Association close to moving HQ to Hartford. Darien pursues war memorial for veterans. Wild holiday in Stratford with gunplay. injuries from random shootings. Ex-convict sought for murder. grand jury resumes medical probe. Milford resident Thomas Phelan dies at 85. Lord Reading’s secretary discussed. Mayo withdraws Dr. Wallace as health office nominee. Pennsylvania disasters reported. World events and labor news noted. Greatest fleet to winter maneuvers sails. Railroads report record growth. Decade reliance on foreign markets. Roses game in Pasadena. Scott High beats Columbia 96-27. Stibling defeats Rosenberg. Tendler loses. Lynch and Kansas win. Federation lineups for minor sports. Miske dies from Bright’s disease. All-Maryland team defeats All-Collegiates.
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Bridgeport
Louieville
Burdick
William Turnham
Hamilton Street
A. J. Sekerak
Sur- Keen
Dh B Marguila
Welso
Holden
James Fh. Reynolds
American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology
North Haven
Grand Jury
Hartford
McCook
Niantic
Shelton Fire Company
Willam E. Sheehy
Ward
Cook
National Pemplement Association
WC Oc
Mil Darien
War Memorial
Ada
Whitman Wild
Hairfield
Thomas Phelan
Milford
Craufurd-Stuart
Lord
Ma“Mebtic
New York
Europe
Lo Eng- Ashman
Fittern
Pennsylvania
Metropolitan Opera
Convention Uphold League
World Court
U. S
Obragon
Cooleidge
Acefield
Committee of American Bar Association
Shooting at Dines apartment roils silent film circles
Denver operator C S Dines was wounded in his Los Angeles apartment tonight. Actress Mabel Normand and Edna Purviance, both of Hollywood, and chauffeurs Greer and others were questioned by police. Greer surrendered and said the shooting followed an argument with Dines over Miss Normand. Dines lay in a bathrobe at the hospital with uncertain chances of recovery.
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Cal
C. S. Dines
Denver
Colo
R. CG Greer
Mabel Normand
Miss Normand
Edna Viance
Ee Hospital
Dines
Normand
Miss Purvinan
Greer
Miss Purviance
Gro Rem
Final cue for famed circus clown Jim Leo Pete rnklin
New York veteran circus clown Jim Leo Pete rnklin, dating to the sixties with 2. D. Barnum’s tent show, makes his final exit cue today. His last coherent speech, long spoken in white tights, teased crowds but marked the end of a dazzling era in the ring.
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New York
Jim Leo Peternklin
American Circos Clowns
D. Barnus
Fester
Condemnation Proceedings Planned for McCook Property
General Frank E. Healy announced expected condemnation filings to acquire part of the McCook property in New London county. The action, sought by the State, aims to expand a tuberculosis sanatorium and related facilities, amid a dispute with the McCook family represented by Secretary Anson T. McC. The committee chairman, c Atchison, noted the land need and space constraints.
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Hartford
Jan
Frank E. Healy
McCook
New Wondon County
Anson T. McC
Senter. c. Atchison
Eamittee
Fire Alarm Halts Blaze at City Hospital on 25th Street
In New York on January 25, a blaze near Helovuc hospital auras endangered nursing staff until quick action by alarms and responders stopped the fire from spreading. The Eastern Ghelt company assisted as graduate nurses worked to ensure safety.
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New York
Helovuc Hospital
25Th Street
Han
Man 18 Robbed of 9 and Watch in Hols
Janian Bergen of Eat complained yesterday that he was held up on avenue and robbed of a caren. Officers report a robbery occurred as Bergen lost a watch and nine dollars while traveling through Hols. The incident remains under investigation.
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Janian Bergen
Hin
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