Coolidge Warns on Navy Budget Blocks Increase
President Coolidge warns in the House that Navy budget estimates for the next five years may be overstated. Rep Britten, a Naval Committee member, counters the President and defends larger naval spending as necessary to build cruisers now under authorization. The debate shapes amendments to the appropriation bill and potential cruiser funding plans.
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Haase Date Tei
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Liquor Limit Debate Faces Court Action
Fragmented text reports a legal dispute over a liquor limit involving Dr. Samuel WooBaubert of New York and a medical context. The narrative references a circuit court decision, congressional hearings, and a pending proceeding continued to another page.
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New York
Coneresa
Circuit Court of Appeal
Bo Wheeler
Congress
Girl Who Became Nun Cut Off from Millions by Protestant Father
Grace Minford, a former Protestant, is disinherited in the will of Tavis Waly Minford who died December 1826 at his home in Denison, Newmouth County, New Jersey. The provision bars any child who joins a Roman Catholic order from benefits. Grace entered the Dominican Sisters in Newark, and says she knew disinheritance would follow when she chose the priestly life in 1904 at age 25. Her brother and sisters visited, but her father refused entry to the monastery, and she has not seen her parents for years.
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Anonastery
Tyre
Nev
Three Men Executed in Charlestown Car Barn Murder
After failed appeals three condemned men faced execution for the 1960 Waltham car barn watchman killing in Charlestown. Attorneys pursued stays through state Supreme Court and a U.S. Supreme Court official, but all efforts failed as the condemned took the chair after midnight. Officials reported it marked Mascachitectta’s second triple electrocution.
American ships speed to Hankow amid Yangtze river clash
British and American warships moved up the Yangtze River toward Hankow to shield foreigners after mobs attacked a British street in Shanghai. Reinforcements were dispatched as tensions rose and riverways were disrupted by the unrest along the watercourse.
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Yangtes
Wayablpa
Uthra
Risberg Story Branded as Lie by Accused Men
Denials came from White Sox and Tigers players about Risberg accusations that the 1917 World Series was fixed by the White Sox with involvement of Chick Gandil. A canceled check produced by Eddie Collins and a Detroit pitcher George Davis’s payout statement were cited as proof of innocence. Hearing opened in Chicago with about twenty players testifying. more to follow Friday.
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Sweede" Risberg
White Sox
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Eddie Callina
White Box
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Rieberg
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Ris‘berg
McNeil Keeps The Anchorage Amid False Sale Report
Kenneth W. McNeil of The Anchorage Black Rock said his home was not sold to Frank W. Poe of Greenville as earlier stated. The actual sale concerned a small parcel on Pearl Street toward St Mary’s, according to a broker’s announcement that had led to confusion.
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Anchorage
Black Rock
Frank W. Poe
Greenville
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Trolleymen's Union Installs Officers in Bridgeport
The Trolleymen's Union installed officers for the coming year at St George's Hall, 300 Stratford Avenue, with retiring president Ward presiding. Bernard Iagen was named president. other officers include J Brown vice president J A Sullivan recording secretary J Cody financial secretary AL Clyone corresponding secretary and executive committeemen J Webb Sullivan S Strause J Browneoly and R E Wald.
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J. Browneoly
R. E. Wald
Dictaphone Dinner Celebrates Company Success
The most successful year since the company origin was celebrated with a banquet last night at the Stratfield hotel. About 100 representatives from all units attended, gathered to mark the milestone during the ongoing convention at the focal grant of the company.
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Stratfield Hotel
Initts
Saes
Rum Runner Undercover Agent Testimony at Prohibition Trial
New York reports reveal how the undercover operative known as Rum Runner described his recruitment and work, detailing wages, employment shifts, and pressures from enforcement officials. He testified about pay changes, his reasons for becoming an agent, and intent to implicate associates and even family in the rum business.
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Edward
Frank Ketly
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Newmith
Blois
Ae Weld
Bieluwaki
Washington
Bridgeporters Help In Largest Liquor Seizure Ever Reported
Two Bridgeport members of the state police Sergunt Ohffard Gorgas and opera Henry J. Albright stationed at Groton helped in a raid at the Thames river bridge entrance. Nine other men were arrested and two federal agents plus cargo valued at $250000 seized. The raid, believed the largest in Connecticut, led to bonds set at $5000 for a hearing in Groton town court. Suspects were jailed in New London county custody.
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Henry J. Albright
Prohibition
Bridgeport
State Police Department
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Gorgas
Bon Ra
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Opera
Groton
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New York
Massachusetts
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Nyack
N. Yu
Alexander W. Weeteriind
Brooklyn
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Chester F. Millis
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Groton Town Court
New London County Jail
U S Moves to Ease Arms Ban for Diaz Government
The United States lifts part of its embargo on arms and munitions for the Diaz government in Nicaragua, granting a license to ship 3000 rifles 180 machine guns and millions of rounds to Managua. Marines will be sent following appeals for protection of foreign nationals and on Naval advice restoring the 1925 status quo amid civil conflict.
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Great Britain
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Selug
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Nicaraguan trawler Clara Matthews seized near Cuttyhunk
The Nicaraguan registry vessel Clara Matthews, owned by Novi Scotia interests, was seized by U S Coast Guardsmen off Cuttyhunk and towed toward New Bedford. Authorities sought to inspect cargo for liquor though prior manifests were unclear. A federal inquiry continues as crew remain aboard under custody.
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Clara
Matthews
Cuttyhunk
Borah Charges U.S. With Intervention
Senator Borah characterized the United States actions in Nicaragua as intervention in a fiery senate critique. He alleged shipment of arms to President Taft and called the move interventionist amid tensions over Central American affairs.
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Bo Clan
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Bridge Contract Award Expected At Session Today
The Yellow Mill Bridge commission meets at 11 AM in the Common Council chamber to award the contract for the bridge over Yellow Mill pond to C. W. Blakeslee and Sons of New Haven. Five bidders were invited. the Dredge and Dock Co. of this city was barred. President Frank J. Murphy said no block is planned and a decision may not be made today due to bond limits of 400000 authorized by the council, though 800000 was approved by the General Assembly in 1925.
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Girl saves two families from Davenport Avenue fire
A six year old girl on the third floor of a Davenport avenue home woke to smoke and aroused her family and neighbors, sparing several lives. Fire caused about 4000 dollars damage to the residence at 248-250 Davenport. occupants include John Blackwell, Mrs Patricia Jones, and others.
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Winifred Locast
Johmsone
Naval strength approved by House for next year
Washington dispatch reports the House today approved maintenance of a naval strength of 83,500 enlisted men and 71 officer crews for the coming year, with continued funding and support expected in subsequent pages.
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Smith Urges Congress To Alter Day Law In State Plea
Albany officials shelved Gov Smiths call to memorialize Congress to amend the Volstead Act. A June resolution was sent to the Judiciary Committee after blocked immediate action. The governor pressed for a nonharmful beverage return and warned enforcement will rest with sheriffs and state officers. A bill made vendors of poisonous liquors liable for manslaughter if death results, with penalties for distribution.
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Congress
Judiciary Committee
Federal Congress
Norwalk Hillside Inferno Destroys Rhodonsla House
A fire of unknown origin gutted the three story Rhodonsla House on Stevens Street Norwalk near the hills. Damage estimated at 80000 with 30 000 cited in headlines. Five Norfolk fire companies battled the blaze as ice impeded access. The unoccupied building belonged to Michael Olean and had housed a boys camp a former inn and a dance hall. Fire Chief Bogardu directed operations as hoses played through the night while nearby Norwalk Hospital was awakened but remained safe.
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Cbiet
George D. Bogardu
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Edison Ill at Home With Cold in New Jersey
Edison, aged inventor, confined to his home in Edison New Jersey today with a cold, according to his assistant. The report lists no further details and notes his condition as customary for his age.
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Orange
N. J
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W. Moeaduwevert
Inauguration Day Highlights In Connecticut 1927
Governor John H. Trumbull sworn in as 70th CT chief executive amid parade and ball. In his inaugural message he backs no tax on motion picture producers, urges reform like appointive attorney general and new legal department structure, while legislature plans quick reassembly and committee reshuffles.
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Trumbull
John H. Trump
Ree
Attormer-Gelbeeval
Benjamin W. Alling
Neve
Britain
State Police
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Roosevelt son loses thumb from old radium burn
In New York on January 6 Kermit Roosevelt son of Theodore Roosevelt had his thumb amputated due to a radium burn sustained seven years earlier. He is thirty eight and recently returned with his brother from a decade long Central Asia expedition for the Museum through the Silk Road. They bore Marco Polo’s boat as a trophy among other items.
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Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevel
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Wield 9
Central Asia
Marco Polo
Bridgeport News Roundup Highlights Local Events and national items
Bridgeport dispatches report local notes including a contract award watch, school director plans, and a state education directive. National stories cover political developments, court actions, and labor market signals with mentions of governors, naval activity, foreign affairs, and inflation concerns.
Babe Found Beside Woman's Dead Body
Wilton Jan 5 Mrs Hen Middlebrook an axed woman on Ridgefield road died of a heart attack while attempting to telephone from home Monday. A two year old boy adopted was found with her. A tradesman discovered the scene. Officials traced a disrupted telephone record at the Wilton office. Remsen Lawrence a fruit dealer visited the Middlebrook home after calls. The woman was found on the floor near the body. She may recover from exposure.
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Ridgefield Road
Remsen Lawrence
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