Yale Law Dean Appointed Judge in Federal Court
The Yale Law School dean, Thomas Woo Swan, is named to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, succeeding the retiring judge. He plans to balance leaving the university duties with his new appellate responsibilities, expressing pride in the honor and intent to maintain ties to Yale.
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Yale Law
Orlywen Olan
Thomas WooSwan
Viessanel
Tawtodas
United States
Rogers
Doug Acon
Swan
Tully Sal
Bern
Nevers
University
Cates
Lay
Sailor Returns Home After Birth of Twin Sons
A sailor from Bridgeport returned home after several months at sea to learn his wife had given birth to twins. While in Venezuela with a crew, the group was welcomed by locals who believed they were gods and gifted belts and items. The voyage ended with celebrations and the crew bringing back souvenirs including head dresses and a carved drink, though the narrative is jumbled and unclear.
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Alphus Trove Los N
Beardsley Tan
Qhie
Brugeport
Everal
Bridgeport
Crouse
Uahira Venzuela
South America
Woosald
Actus
Wyoming Swears in First Female Governor
A late 19th century-style report notes Wyoming appoints a new governor, marking a historic moment with the debut of a female chief executive. Details are sparse, but the event signals a shift in state leadership and policy direction.
Unclear text fragment reports theft in city area
Fragmentary OCR text mentions theft and a note of Hartferd and Greer, with unreadable words and numbers. Reading is incomplete, likely a crime brief or police note. details such as names, dates, and locations are not recoverable from the unreadable segment.
Cure Subnormal Persons by Placing Them in Forests
London January 3 AP Professor Linest Wy Mac Bride of Imperial College of Science lecturing at educators conference warned that eugenic measures could reshape civilization. He urged transporting a large portion of the city population to remote forests to separate them from society, claiming survivors would avoid degeneration through such confinement.
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London
Pia
Linest Wy Mac Bride
Imperial College of
Peiulist
Weibings
Party of Australia
Leive Tin
Assessments Cut Near $30,000 on City Property
In Fridgeport Superior Court yesterday, several property assessment appeals were settled by stipulation. The case involves Nan ty B Career’s 610 622 Water Street property, with reductions from prior 1920s assessments to final figures of 30 540 for the land and building values, along with heirs of Charles I Biltz achieving notable reductions.
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Bellef
Fridgeport
Superior Court
Nanty B
Mabel Biltz
Florence I. Tighe
Norman and
Lucy A Butz
San Francisco
California
Charles
Biltz
Coast Guard Transfers Headed for Portland and Washington
U S Coast Guard announces transfers of several district commanders effective in the coming months. Commodore C J Sullivan, head of District 1 covering Maine and New Hampshire, will exchange posts with Captain J Sands of District 4 at Port City. A Lippincott shifts to District 3 at Portland Oregon. John Kelly moves to District 22 at San Francisco and O Loftberries goes to District 11 in Washington. Local authorities offered no further details beyond the general service improvements.
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Portsmouth
Nw1
Dixie
C J Sullivan
Maine
Dew Hampshire
J. Sands
Pay City
Ciptain Sands
Lippincott
fIusen Wich
Portland
Ore
John Kelly
San Miraineises
Loftberrs
Washington
Prisoner Appeals for Aid from German Bodies
A prisoner identified as New Waven, detained in connection with the stabbing of Joln Wistritne, appeared through counsel Billie to request aid from the Caiman god rites of Sew Floisen tea and immn vine bs freedtors MH Lois. The court held the pair pending ongoing investigation into a murder surrounding the finding of Mosta os herds in lone apgtion et Meurt Cutmet. Witness testimony and coroner examination followed as two men connected to the case were held, including Mose Litian Batines and a brother, with details tied to the New Year period.
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Tin
Irmel
Hartford Post Office Second Only To Boston
Hartford post office ranked second to Boston in total receipts for the month, with officials noting Hartford handled a larger volume of mail than prior periods. The measure, based on national postal statistics, places Hartford just behind Boston in overall mail traffic for the period.
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Hartford
Boston
Jim
Cape
Thetford
Harthart
Coaster Crash Leaves Boy In Critical Condition
A young boy named Robert Tynin, son of Dr Tyran, was rushed to Charlotte Afungerford Hospital after a head injury from a coaster accident. His condition is listed as critical as of January 3 in Torrington.
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Torrington
Robert Tynin
J To Tyran
Charlotte Afungerford Hospital
Resolution calls for immediate U S withdrawal from Nicaragua
Senator Wheeler of Montana introduces a resolution assailing U S actions in Nicaragua. It denounces the Diaz government and U S recognition, condemns American gunboats and Marines, and demands withdrawal of forces while criticizing the State Department for backing the Diaga government.
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Wheeler
Montana
U. S
Washington
Nicaragua
Central American Republic
Realdes
Niculaxua
State Department
Diag
Diaz
Gays
Clis Forera
Sacasa
Mexico
Alban- Forla Iy
New Orleans
Nicaraguan
Wood Alcohol Appears in Massachusetts Liquor
In 1936 wood alcohol appeared in Massachusetts liquor, with five percent of alcohol samples containing it since June. Director Hermann Lythgoe reported most samples were blended spirits, and methanol cases rose from June onward, averaging 3.91 percent across tested beverages.
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Boston
Jan
Massachusetts
Hermann Lythgoe
Food and Drug Division
State Department of Health
New Britain Normal School Dormitory Requested
Hartford January 3 The State Board of Education asks the State Board of Finance to include in its 1927 expenditure report an item of 500 600 for a dormitory at the New Britain Normal School. The proposed facility would house 145 to 163 students and follow the state plan for the institution. The board also requests 84 000 for sixteen rooms at the Sholey School to fund a new practice school site on Wilimrintte and will meet Wednesday afternoon to select an architect.
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Hartford
State Board of Education
State Board of Finance
New Britain Normal School
State Normal
Meredith i
Britain
Stile Board of Educit
His Iso
Aierneen
Schyol
Wilimrintte
Two Arrested For Driving While Drunk In Stamford
Stamford report notes two men were arrested for driving while intoxicated after a car operated by Payne Dean of New Canaan and another driver, Stephen Horvath of Hawthorn, allegedly walked into a safety zone in Atlantic Square. Authorities quote liquor influence as the cause and describe the incidents as operational offenses with local police involvement.
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Stamford
Payne Dean
New Canaan
Henry H Wastowet
Aquar
Stephen Horvath
Hawthorn
Soviets Ban Western Dances Seek Spiritualized Culture
Moscow reports that the Soviet supreme council banned the Amel fox trot Shimmy and Charleston as indecent and unfit for youth. Health commissar Stmashke condemned imperial court dances as servile and un-European. Dances must be spiritualized with physical culture, replacing old forms. A Communist club adaptively introduces new variations, including a “dance at machines” to highlight socialist industrialization.
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Moscow
Soviet Supreme Council
Russia
Commissir of
Council
Communist Club
Iuhines
Supreme Court Upholds Federal Inheritance Tax
The Supreme Court upheld the 1926 federal inheritance tax act, ruling it valid and uniformly applied across the United States. Florida’s challenge to the rebate provision and alleged constitutional conflict with state law was rejected. Justice Sutherland wrote the opinion, noting Florida must yield if in conflict. The decision reinforces federal tax authority and interstate uniformity.
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Washington, Jar
Florida
Johnson
Fla
Troduay
Sutherland Te
United
Scarlet Fever Rates Rise Across State in Latest Report
Bridgeport reports 78 cases, Hartford 12, Willimantic 9, Hartford 8, and other towns show scattered totals as state health officials release morbidity figures. Diptheria, typhoid, whooping cough, pneumonia and influenza decrease slightly while mumps and chicken pox also fall.
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Tiartford Ra
Hirth
Bridgeport i
Strymford
Willimantic
Mary County
Phan Wes Alto
Arson Probe in Wallingford Continues
State police pursue ongoing arson investigation in Wallingford with no new developments in three days. They contend the fire began in multiple places to prove deliberate setting. John Lynch, arrested as an accomplice to B McAvoy, seeks separate defense. Hearing set for Monday morning.
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Waltinglord
Tun O
John Lynch
B McAvoy
Probe of alien property costs sought by committee
Washington Jan 15 AP The alien property investigating committee seeks 50000 dollars for expenses under a resolution introduced today by Senator Hin, Democrat of Utah. The Senate previously authorized the investigation but did not provide funds.
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Washington, Jan
Porah Alien Property Investigating Committee
Hin
Utah
Senate
Women and Children One Dollar Offer by Maja Wea
A brief notice states a one dollar offer for women and children attributed to Maja Wea. The readable text emphasizes a pricing proposal or sale context without additional details or dates.
Willimantic Woman Fined for Rum Sales
In Willimantic on January 3 Mrs Mary Friieur was fined $427.60 in polka court for keeping and selling intoxicating liquor. She pleaded guilty and said it was her first offense.
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Willimantic
Mary Friieur
Polka Court
Materials now Batistes and Pajama Checks on sale
Main Floor lists Batistes Nainsook and Pajama Checks thirty six inches wide or more in white and suitable shades. Some grades are very sheer and fine.
Honeycomb Shawls and Sleeveless Jackets Sale
Light yet sufficient shawls ward off draughts with fringe and border in Lavender Light Blue and Black. Sleeveless jackets knit fabrics fleece lined with crochet edge in Tan and Rust on second floor for $3.
Sturdy Silk Fabrics Offered in Free Cutting Service
Fabrics described include 40 inch pebble crepe Canton weave labeled sturdy silk. Noted for long wear and suitability for straight line pleating and smart colors. Free cutting service advertised with third factor uncertain.
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Wyoming
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Jain
Frankmerson
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Winstad
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Board of Relief
Coast Guard
BAY State Liquor
Supreme Court
Wallingford
Gridgeport, Connecticut
Howland
Ass’n
Maja
Tareyton Cigarettes
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