Resolutions Push to Halt Federal Alcohol Poisoning
Washington political furor over prohibition intensifies as four resolutions urge Congress to curb denatured industrial alcohol and halt poisonings. Parliamentarian debate cites Mellon Lincoln and Wheeler amid calls to keep poison out of industry and prosecute those responsible.
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Lincoln
Indus
Alchel
Alan
Billa
Elias
Fritten
Nois
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New York
Treasury
Eta'a
Semblican
New Tork
Wayne Woevles
Milford gas death by own action reported in home
A man died of a gas-related self-inflicted incident at a Milford residence. The body was discovered after a passerby reported the odor of gas and authorities, including Chief Stowe and Officer Nether Farris, investigated. Medical examiner Piste determined death, body removed to an undertaker. No current residents were known at the vacant house.
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Tereber Company
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Myrtle Belea
F. Mowe
Stowe
Milford
Offic
Italian Embassy Denies In Washington Report
An official denial from the Italian Embassy in Washington addresses rumors of political or party changes tied to the German treaty and French actions. The embassy refutes claims about stance or alterations and clarifies its position amid reported tensions.
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Jan
Cap
Germany
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Onbaase
City Has Two Sets of City Officers
Union City will have two complete, appointed sets of city employees for key posts including city recorder, commissioner of public affairs, and commissioner of charities. The dual supervision, agreed late today, follows a contested election where Mason Wharles Mohnepublica won by 67 votes over Democrat John B. Boylan, a farmer.
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J. Ann
City Recorder
Charities
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John BF. Boylan
Mnayer
Fire strikes theatre as renovations continue
A chaotic page of news notes reports a fire at a city theatre causing extensive damage to the lobby and vestibule during renovations. The blast-like sequence and ensuing disruption are described along with follow-up notes on church and civic activities and a broader roundup of regional events.
Woman murdered. son-in-law held in Hempstead
In Hempstead New York on January 3 Capo derolt Bramn Webber the son in law of wealthy widow Mare Catherine Galway was taken into custody for questioning. Police say Webber came to Galway's home with a coat and admitted the murder attempt but could not swear to details. District Attorney notes Webber was en route from Pennsylvania to New York on a train bound for Miami Florida.
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Buenos Aires looks to be plunged by solar eclipse
The Argentine capital experienced darkness as a solar eclipse shaded Buenos Aires this evening. Officials and residents watched the sky in awe as the event unfolded, with observers noting the unusual dimming and the hush that fell over the city.
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Jan
Dari
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Senate seating dispute over Smith disrupts proceedings
Washington January debate over seating Frank Smith from Illinois triggers partisan clash. Republicans cite campaign donations to block oath while Democrats backSmith. Senate moves Nye credentials to elections committee for review amid heated exchanges.
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Interstate Busses Lose License Fight in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today ruled on a dispute involving Interstate Busses Corporation of Connecticut and Hulyeise Street Roadway Company of Massachusetts. The decision touched on whether interstate carriers must obtain permits and licenses to operate across state borders. The case centered on regulatory authority and whether lack of definitive evidence on interstate restraint invalidates state requirements for registration and public convenience.
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Supreme Court
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Stabber Activity Investigated at Local Church Vestibule
A man was slashed in the vestibule of St Augustine's Church on New Year's morning. Four witnesses described a possible renewed spree by the so called phantom stabber as police investigate the incident and previous injuries in the area.
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Mere Wtharles Kelso
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Fest
Bridgeport Bank Facilitates Veterans Loan Access
Bridgeport banks begin issuing loans on World War I veterans insurance certificates. The First National bank offered cash loans at 63 1-2 percent of face value with proper ID. President Edmund Wolfe called it a civic duty as two offices handled the process, with about 6,000 certificates in Fairfield County and 8,500 in Bridgeport eligible for loans. Continued details noted for page two.
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Bridgeport
First National Bank Yasterday
Edmund
Wolfe
Fairfield County
First National Bank
Fire destroys Kinney shoe store in Main Street district
A lamp or wire fire was discovered early last night in the storeroom of the G. T. Kinney and Company shoe and hosiery store at 1446 Main Street. The store was gutted and thousands of dollars in stock burned. The apartment above, occupied by the Lincoln family, was damaged. Two neighboring shops escaped major damage. Building owner is Joseph Goon of New Haven. Fire officials could not determine the fire origin and late reports gave no loss estimate.
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Main Street
Fret Lincoln
Thvo
Joseph Goon
Church Street
New Haven
Daniel =. Johnson
George F. Heardslee
Court to Review Teapot Dome Case
The Supreme Court agreed to review lower court rulings that set aside the Teapot Dome leasing in Wyoming. The ruling involves Harry F. Sinclair and Albert B. Fall, with the government seeking cross consideration tied to the Doheny naval reserve case. Attorneys note overlapping legal questions between the cases despite distinct issues.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Apet Dome
Wyoming
Naval Off Reserve
Harry F. Sinclair
Sinulatr
Cheynog
New Haven Man Begins Jail Term After Guilty Plea
Edmund J. Dixon thirty two of New Haven surrendered to Sheriff Simeon Seaye at the County jail noon yesterday after being sentenced to two months for operating and selling lottery tickets. He was sent to the leather shop to work alongside others already serving sentences.
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Edmund J. Dixon
New Haven
Simeon Seaye
Dixon
Mrs Coolidge Attends Charity Ball on Birthday
Mrs Coolidge celebrated her forty eighth birthday by attending the annual charity ball for the children's hospital with the President at the Willard Hotel. They watched the dancers from the presidential box for about half an hour and no outside guests were invited that day.
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Washington
Jun
Coolidge
Golius
Children's Hospital
Tax Values Show Wide Changes in 1926 Grand List
The Telegram reports large shifts in 1926 grand list assessments, with some corporations up to 1,567,322 higher and others down as much as 1,471,009 from 1923 values. Tax books are open for inspection in City Hall with notes on Salt Textile, Columbia Phonograph, Crane, International Silver, and Singer Manufacturing Company, among others.
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Columbia Phonograph Company
Crane Company
International Silver Company
Singer Manufacturing Company
Democrats Split On Building Inspector In Stamford
In Stamford on January 3, the Common Council vetoed Mayor Alfred Phillips's appointment of Bernard Hagen as building inspector by a vote of 5 to 4. Democrats split, with some backing former inspector Michael Hogan. Hagen’s candidacy was immediately announced as defeated. The council also authorized several investigative committees, including probes into gas and electric rate increases, real estate assessments, and insurance rate hikes.
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Common Council
Alfred XII. Phillips
Bernard Hagen
Hagen
Marty
Michael Hogan
John Tt. Freilly
Hagan
Phillips
Stamford Gun
Eleetric Company
Norwalk Man Novak Sentenced on One Liquor Count
Louis Novak forty four of Norwalk was found guilty by a jury in the Criminal Superior Court on one count of keeping liquor with intent to sell and was fined 200 and sentenced to 15 days in jail. Half of the 30 day sentence was suspended. The trial revealed involvement of Mayor Robins and two local youths in the liquor scheme.
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Miquor
Louis Novak
Tort Point Street
Norwalk
Alfred C. Baldwin Noval
Novak
Eugene Burna
Henry Bernold
Ridgefield Barracks
Robing
Harold Mather
Robins
Daniel Ballearell
Mather
Ferguson Pardons Reach 2979 As Term Ends
Governor Miriam Ferguson granted one more wave of clemencies totaling 2979 pardons to date. Twenty seven pardons were issued along with a commutation reducing Homer Fleming of Kimble county from death to three years for a slaying. The governor ends her two year term with 7 full pardons and 815 conditional pardons plus paroles and other reforms.
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Tex
Dan
Miriam Ferguson
Homer Fleming
Kimble County
Ubon
Ferguson
Red Cross Bars Use Of Its Insignia
Springfield Mass Jan 4 The local Red Cross chapter announced steps to prevent use of the insignia by beauty parlors barber shops drug stores and other agencies claiming the emblem is the exclusive right of the American Red Cross. The notice says the symbol is meant to convey sanitary premises and avoids any dishonesty.
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Red Cross
Rebels killed in Sumatra revolt ongoing violence
Padang Sumatra January reports say hundreds of insurrectionists were slain in Siluenkang district as clashes with government forces spread. The Sawahloente center saw a seven killed as attacks on stations and telegraph lines intensified. A Dutch road inspector Leure was killed and a native chief murdered at Suoengkang. Lieutenant Sinons died with two native soldiers wounded during engagements. Snipers on Sunday ambushed near Suntay.
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Hill Assured Of Speakership As Johnson Retires
AP report from Hartfort notes Rep John H. HHI of Shelton likely to win the House speakership after George R. Sturges of Woodbury and Raymond Johnson of Manchester withdraw. Frederick M. Peasley denies candidacy. Republican caucus sets eight oclock tomorrow to nominate the speaker with Walcott and Baker chosen for Senate roles. Democratic caucus to name their speaker candidate also tomorrow night.
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Senate
Champer
Frederick C. Walcott
Norfolk
J. Frederick Baker
New Haven
Daniel F. B. Hickey
Stamford
Rhode Island Loses Utility Rate Case
The U S Supreme Court denied the Rhode Island Utilities Commission authority to set electric rates for a Rhode Island company supplying Attleboro Massachusetts. The court said interstate utility regulation is national in character and that regulation should come from Congress if needed, not from state agencies seeking local protection.
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Supreme Court
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Osborn Re-Elected President of American Museum
Henry Fairfield Osborn was re elected president of the American Museum of Natural History for the nineteenth consecutive year at a trustees meeting in New York today.
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Henry Wairfield Osborn
American Museum of Natural History
Editor Dale loses Supreme Court appeal for contempt
George R. Dale of Muncie Indiana publisher of a weekly faced 90 days in jail as the U S Supreme Court refused his appeal for contempt related to publication of a case article. The court dismissed the appeal for failure to furnish two writer’s reports as required. No federal question was ruled on.
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Supreme Court Today
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Supreme Court
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Feders
Muncib
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United States Supreme Court
Dale A
Husband Held After Wife Shot In Accident In Evergreen
Gregory Klenk, 36, held without bail in Evergreen after a shooting that killed his wife, 42, instantly yesterday. Police doubt the incident was intentional, citing that the pistol, found in husband’s trousers, discharged as the wife handed them to him. An autopsy was set for today and an inquest to follow tomorrow at 9:30. The couple had six children, with their 13 year old daughter and 6 year old son nearby during the event.
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Klembara
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al Ber
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Hable
Quakes along border disrupt Calexico area damage
Four sharp earthquakes rattled the border region near Calexico California and Mexicali. Tremors caused damaged buildings and a police fire station wall collapse. Black Butte volcanic activity reported 40 miles south. Cleanup underway as merchants resume light activity and tear-down of remaining damaged structures begins.
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San Andreas
Imperial Ley
Mexicali
International Line
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Delog
Effen
Mexico
Black Butte
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Temperance Union seeks repeal in South Dakota initiative
AP reports Universal Temperance Union president M. O. Richards announced a petition drive in Huron to gather 10 000 signatures to place the repeal of South Dakota's anti liquor laws on the next general election ballot. Richards said petitions will be circulated statewide to submit the question.
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South Dakota
Me O. Richards
Universal Temperance Union
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