Gas fells janitor after wages dispute at Smith building
Greenwich January 4 William Rogers janitor in the Smith building enraged when a policeman tried to placate him and adjust a wage dispute attacked Policeman Robert Fitzroy. Rogers locked himself in an office as gas was released through a keyhole and the door was smashed. Firemen aided, Fitzroy injured, Rogers arrested for resisting an officer and breach of the peace.
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Greenwich
William Rogers
Smith Building
Robert Fitzroy
Fitzroy
Rogers
Tafe
Charles Dias
Douglas A. Milward
Dias
Rom
Fear Outbreak of Tong Warfare May Follow Slaying
New York police report fresh violence in Chinatown as Chin Hing, a 35 percent seaman and Hip Sing tong member, was killed in a chop suey house. Four shots rang out as Hing entered. a Federal officer restrained panicked diners until homicide squad reinforcements arrived.
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New York
Hip Sing Tongs
Chin Hing
Hip Bing
Chinatown
Hing
Mrf. Collins
Bomicide Squad
Meridex Puzzle Killer Dies After Midnight Sleep
James Hay O'Leary, a renowned printer, was found dead in bed at his home on Lewis Avenue after solving a crossword puzzle late at night. The incident occurred following a reception for Louis Kid Kaplinato of the local theatre, with O'Leary reportedly in good health earlier that evening.
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Meridex
James Hay" O'Leary
Lewis Avenue
Mr"Leary
Louis “Kid Kaplinato
Blast Wrecks Home in Pittsburgh Suburb Fire Spreads
A blast wrecked a two story brick dwelling in Wilkinsburg suburb of Pittsburgh and fire quickly followed, spreading to two adjoining tidings and prompting emergency response.
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Pittsburgh
Willnsburg
Blazing Warbug Boat Tied To Dredge After Fire
Three men were rescued from the burning Warbug off South Ferry by Coast Guard crew aboard the Calumet. The boat had been anchored to the Diamond Reef dredge loaded with dynamite and nitro glycerine for blasting. A backfire caused the blaze while en route from 125th Street to Sheepshead Bay. Boatswain Alexander McGregor suffered minor burns as the crew fought the fire and towed the Warbug to Dead Man's Station. Estimated value $20,000.
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New York
South Ferry
Coast Guard
Calum
Diamond Reef
W. T. Murphy
The
Calumet
125Th Street
East River
Sheepshead Bay
Whitehall Street
Murphy
Alexander McGregor
Engine Ploughs through Crowd Injuring One in Easton
EASTON Pa Jan 4 A switch engine from New Jersey Central Railroad plowed through a crowd boarding a passenger train injuring at least one woman who lost a leg and caused panic as passengers scattered. The victim, Flora Marquedant of New York, was with her husband Charles Marquedant a railroad claim agent. OLEON MN Jan 4 Floyd Sutter and his two nephews Rogers and Vincent Sutter were killed or fatally injured when their car was struck by a locomotive at Hogan's crossing.
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Easton
New Jersey Cental
Flora Marquedant
New York
Charles Marquedant
Erle Railroad
Waa
Marquidant
Oleon, MN
Floyd Sutter
Rogers
Vincent Sutter
Hogan's Crossing
Connecticut to Deny 1200 Licenses This Year
About 7,200 Connecticut residents face license suspensions as the state Readies a new year on February 28. The Motor Vehicle department reports 237,000 drivers reviewed, with 7,758 licenses suspended by midweek, and notes on record show many may lose licenses for over a year or indefinitely for safety violations. Elizar Steodrich of Wethersfield is listed as the oldest active driver in the current checks, while 21-30 year olds compose the largest licensed group and men vastly outnumber women in that age bracket.
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Connecticut
Motor
Elizar 8Teoodrich
Wethersteln
Conneticut
Leningrad Flood Forces Mass Exodus as Water Rises
AP dispatch reports Leningrad flooded with eight feet surplus water. Outlying pig factories including Putilov Iron Works evacuated and trains halted. All Communists mobilized for emergency response as residents flee to high ground refuges.
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Lhaangrad
Associated Press
Fronid
Leningrad
Putilov
Zoning Program Before Council Meeting Tonight
The Common Council plans formal zoning approval and the appointment of a zoning commission at tonight’s meeting. A commissioner will be sought after Alderman Hogan declined the post, with an engineer to be hired. A proposed resident employment rule may be introduced and referred to the Ordinance committee.
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Common Council
William E. Hogan
Tomorow
Behrena
Lemalative
Norwalk Reopens 10 Schools to Halt Diphtheria Spread
Norwalk moves to resume a full school session Monday under Dr Hubert Perdue guidelines to curb diphtheria. Students will be screened for colds and throat issues, those susceptible will receive the diphtheria test and vaccination, and theatre attendance is halted for children. no new admissions to the Fairfield County Temporary Home for Children while diphtheria is present.
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Norwalk
Hubert ©. Perdue
Board of Edlugation
Perdue
Mary Roslt
Bouton Street
Fuairfield County
Westport Avenue
Board of Commissioners
James 3 Gregory
Butcher, 105, Enjoys Birthday
Hoboken New Jersey January 4 The oldest active business man in the United States Kupper Bier a 106 year old butcher celebrated his birthday with a hearty dinner and a strong cigar He has 142 descendants including 14 children aged 23 to 70 He expects to attend President Coolidge's inauguration on March 4 after receiving an invitation from the President.
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Hoboken
N. J
Additional bonds sought for East Washington Ave bridge
The bridge commission will ask the Common Council and General Assembly for authority to issue 100000 in bonds in series of 25000 to finish the East Washington avenue bridge. Estimated total funds include 350000 original issue plus about 55000 more, with completion targeted by May 1. Steel from Pennsylvania and substructure work underway. contractor prices noted.
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Legislative Committeee
The
Common Council
General Assembly
East Washington Avenue
Board of Aldermen
Bridge Commission
Commission
Neadred
Francis P. Dunigan
Pennsylvania
Bridgeport Dredge and Dock Company
Penn Bridge Company
Dunigan
French Debt Payment Note Reaches State Department
The French memorandum on paying the war debt to the United States was received at the State Department. Secretary Hughes will forward it to Secretary Mellon and the Debt Funding Commission for study and possible formal discussions with Paris. A commission meeting may be convened early in the week to decide the next course.
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Washington
M. Clamentel
Paris
France
United States
State Department
Hughes
Mellon
Debt Funding Commission
Congress
Herick
Washington Administration
Debt Commission
Fire claims three lives in Boon hotel blaze at Shelbyville
Shelbyville Tenn Jan 4 Bedford Wysing of East Germantown Ind was burned to death and Hugo R Hedquist and R D Parkes, both of Muskegon Mich, were seriously burned when a fire of undetermined origin swept the Boon hotel causing damage likely 26000 dollars.
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Shelbyville. Tenn
Bedford Wysing
East Germantown
Ind
Hugo R. Hedquist
R. D. Parkes
Muskegon, Mich
Boon
Bridge Commission Fees Cover Eas. Washington Structure
Bridge Commission seeks additional bonds to finish the Eas. Washington avenue structure with a $55,000 shortfall noted in reports. Zoning program set to start tonight by the Common Council as ordinances and other city actions are introduced across multiple pages.
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Washington Avenue
Common Council
Daal Employes Lo de
Stalia
Susan Jokeeve
F. L. Knapp
Vuitea Church
Jhuimber of Commerce
Artists Engaged to Create Rouge To Harmonize with Milady's Dress
Paris reports rouge making has become an art with real artists designing makeup. French perfume houses spent years studying color, light, and skin tone. Fifteen shades of rouge have been perfected as pastel pure powders in compact form to harmonize complexion with attire and environment.
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Milady
Paris
France
Radio Signals Halt Evening Programs as Ships Issue SOS
New York reports two sudden blankouts of Sunday night radio programs when SOS calls disrupted broadcasts. A mystery signal from an offshore vessel and a call from the Standard Oil boat William Rockefeller prompted Navy and coast guard action. Separate sea incidents included the Belbeck distress and overdue ships arriving after severe winter weather.
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New York
Wine dispute ends in Beverly man’s death
In Beverly Masa on January 4 Simone Acelavatth was charged with murder after Thomas McMahon died in a hospital. McMahon, refused service at Acciavatti store, argued and was shot in the abdomen by the proprietor who then surrendered to police claiming self defense. The medical examiner ruled death from peritonitis due to the wound.
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Beverly
Masa
Simone Acelavatth
Murda
Thomas McMahon
Acelavatth
McMahon
Acciavatti
Arcording
Meadien
19 Year Old Bride Dies by Suicide in Calais Bed
Kathryn Marie Maoney Young, 19, wife of William C. Young, shot herself in bed in Calais after a six month marriage. Her body was found by her husband and his mother, revolver beside her. She formerly lived in Lubec and was said to be wealthy and from New York.
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Calais
Kathryn M. Young
William C. Young
Bunker
Mra Young
Kathryn Marie Maoney
Lubec
New York
Bristol Party Tragedy Leaves One Dead Two Wounded
Antonio Tot tore 37 years old of 59 Meadow Street was shot and killed at a party at the DeSalvatore home. Salvatore DeSalvatore and his wife were injured by a razor attack. Vito Fanelli and Joseph Leo Grando are in custody as police seek Dominick Savini connected to the incident. Police lack full details of what happened as the DeSalvatore daughter aids investigation.
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Bristol
Antonio Tottore
Meadow Street
Salvatore DeSalvatore
Cherry Street
DeSalvatore
Vito Fanelli
Crown Street
Joseph Leo Grando
Melrose Street
Dominick Savini
Soen
de Salvatorea
Brisetol Hospital
Taxation Expert Speaks at Chamber Luncheon Today
Prof Fred R Fairchild head of Yale economics speaks at the Stratfield noon luncheon on Should Merchandise and Machinery Be Taxed. He notes his roles with the National Tax Association and US Chamber of Commerce and cites his work for South American nations. The talk aligns with Connecticut Tax Commissioner Blodgett’s view opposing taxes on merchandise or machinery and favoring gross income assessments.
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Fred R. Fairchil
Economica Department
Yale University
Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield
Fairchild
National Tax Associaton
United States Chamber of Commerce
William E. Blodgett
Connecticut
Blodgett
Falrchild
Falls Down Stairs Fatal at Bridgeport Hospital
Albert Willum, 47, of 63 Reilly Street, died yesterday morning at 4 in Bridgeport Hospital after falling down several flights of stairs. Medical Examiner H La Raron Peters ruled the death accidental after investigating the circumstances. Details were scarce, but reports say he slipped on the stairs and suffered internal injuries.
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Albert Willum
Reilly Street
Bridgeport
Stalin
H. la Raron Peters
Fire-destroyed Boston hospital leaves one dead
A short circuit sparked a blaze at Scobey Hospital on Beacon Street causing one death and injuries to many. Nurses and doctors carried patients to safety as flames and smoke forced evacuation via improvised ladders. Estimated loss reaches $100,000.
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Boston
Scobey Hospital
Beacon Street
Eugenes Byington
Brewster Street
Wilam B. Campbell
Monument Avenue
Chelsea
Ladderman Coffee
Ladder Company 24
Hoseman Coughlin
Hingine Company 13
McLeod Hospital
Thea
Mary Thayer
Lottie Beckley
Brighton
Dorothy Gelligan
Beaton
Armed guards guard reservoir after explosion threat
Parkersburg West Virginia police reported an attempt to dynamite the city reservoir. A box holding 60 pounds of explosive with fuse affixed was found by water works staff near the falls. The fuse burned out before the device could detonate, officials said. The reservoir holds 6,000,000 gallons of water and guards were patrolling the site.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Parkersburg City
Poice
Water Works
O. H. Devaughn
Stock Yard Afire at Packing Plant in Chicago
Fire swept the central building of the rack Packing company plant in the stock yard area of Chicago. Firemen faced an early blaze after the first alarm, with ongoing effort and a special alarm later being turned in to control the fire and prevent spread.
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Chicago
Pirenn
Ami
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