Skaters saved from drowning by human chain rescuers
Kenneth Tierney and John Anderson, both 7, of 2606 Fairfield Avenue, nearly drowned at Brewster Street pond after slipping on thin ice. Six men formed a human chain and dragged them to safety as others tossed a blanket and pulled from the edge. The boys returned to school today.
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Brewster Street
Kenneth Tierney
John Anderson
Fairfield
Avenue
Aba
Ne York
Larrabee
Bullard Company
Meers Tim
Tierney
Anderson
Ash Creek
Autotec
Joseph Clancy
Cnet Main Street
Yoseph Virgo
William, Krugler
Joseph Clarke
Thomas Rewe
Rere
Hema
Five Power Arms Treaty Near Ready for Signatures
Washington five power arms conference delegates near completion of technical language for a treaty on disarmament and armament. The policy committee has ruled out an immediate ban on aerial warfare, sending the issue to a continuing commission for future study as the five delegations review the tentative text.
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Washington
Mit
Federal men seize 100 barrels of grain alcohol in railroad yard
Six Prohibition agents aided by local officers seized 100 barrels of grain alcohol valued at about 150000 in the East End freight yards of the New Haven railroad as it was removed from a freight car. The shipment, consigned to Fred L. Kirk of Seaview Avenue, reportedly used a Connecticut permit believed forged. The case centers on ownership and the true destination, with local company executives denying knowledge of the alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples’ Ice and Coal Storage Company
New York
Port Chester
East End
New Haven
Washington
Fred L. Kirk
Seaview Avenue
Flolechman Industrial Alcohol Company
Peekskill
Fork
New York City
Connecticut
Harry Cohen
Park Renue
Westport Woman Sues Banker Husband For Cruelty
Testifying in a divorce action Sallie W. Watts of Westport described threats and violence by Stanley S. Watts, a wealthy Westport resident and City National Bank official. She said he held a revolver to her head, threatened to shoot, burned with a red hot poker, and attacked with a knife, stove parts, and a chair during aggravated quarrels, forcing her to flee the home and fear for her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley S. Watts
National City Bank
New York City
Westport
City National Bank
Mics
Sallie W. Watts
Hor
Aircraft limitation not practicable yet says Naval panel
Washington Jan G Associated Press reports that aircraft limitation ideas were deemed impracticable by the Naval committee of the Arms conference. The panel favored no immediate caps on numbers or characteristics of aircraft whether commercial or military. They also proposed a future mixed commission of experts and jurists to study wartime aviation rules, with debates noting potential distinctions between civilian and military planes.
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Washington
Jan
Associated Prexa
Naval Committee of the
Arms Conference
Agroamin
Deerations Wars
Reneral
Uonarie
Mts
Aimpianes
Flat sewer tax rate considered by city committee
The Sewer Committee of the Common Council weighs a flat sewer tax to replace the current assessment method. City Engineer James Alvey to provide data within two weeks, with plans discussed to tax 23 percent at contract let, 28 percent at construction, 2a percent upon completion, and a possible two stage bill approach.
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Common Counell
City Hall
James Alvey
Cotm Bee
Moon
McEirey
Auditor LA
Rewgi
Ae Nellom
Woman Overcome by Gas From Stove
Nelenbors, an Anni 50 patie of 291 Willard street, found yesterday afternoon suffering from illuminating gas poisoning after a stove outlet was left open. She was taken by ambulance to the Grideeper hospital by Dr Walsh of the Emergency staff. Mrs Gillian Ruyerir of 87 Howard avenue, burned preparing Sunday morning plants, improving at St Vincents hospital.
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Nelenbors
Willard Street
Sonscinus
Allernoon
Dy. J. 1 Walsh
Servius
Gillian Ruyerir
Howard Avenue
St Vincents, Hospital
Newberry Breaks Silence in Senate Defense
Newberry defends self under cross examination in the Senate, remarks aimed at countering accusations while maintaining composure during the proceedings. Authorities have not released further details as the hearing continues.
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Newberry
Senate
Coughlin bans indiscriminate digging of streets in city
George M. Coughlin announces a new policy barring indiscriminate tearing up of streets by public service companies and property owners. He orders proper resurfacing with four inch concrete after any street opening. 1921 permit data cited show many prior violations and damages.
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George M. Coughlin
Department of Public Works
Ireland Votes Down De Valera Plan For Presidency
In Dublin on Jen 9 the Dail defeated De Valera's bid for a presidency and premier office by 60 to 38. De Valera said all ministers, regardless of their vote on the treaty, would go out of office. Supporters cheered the defeat while opposition mourned the loss of a government and debated constitutional paths forward.
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DE Valera
Dail Eireann
Dublin
Jen
Associated Press
Ireland
Eamon de Valera
da Valera
William Cosgrows
Teton
Londonngates
Grifith
Collings
Dorhon Valera
Valera
Prealy Font
London
Richard Mulcaby
Chf
Michael Col
Dall
Arthur
Thelow
de ‘Valera
Rial
Peaceful Board Victory Lets Democrats Lead Committees
The Board of Education reached a peace pact with equal Republican and Democrat representation on each committee. The court validated prior acts as the board set to appoint members, with Dr William McLaughlin and others named to fill gaps. Names of officials and procedural steps are recorded, noting ongoing supervision to prevent duplicative acts.
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Board of Education
Willan KR
Webal Cpublican
Provident
Uwenent
Travis
Teemoemnr
Vive Pressian
George T. Osborn
Democrata
Wiliam MccLaughlin
Osborn
Wyikteop
Hyaeton
Lean W. Wilson
Quinsy Epidemic Affects County Jail Inmates
A quin sy epidemic at the county jail led to a quarantine and limited releases. Two inmates were freed while several prisoners showed mild symptoms. Vanderbilt Hard Hit at 1835 Bars avenue faced strict quarantine as officials note no Rhode Island ties. A man named Arthur Fo Church was held for trial while others await court dates amid the health measures.
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Vanderbilt
William Vanderbit
Num Avenue
Providence H
Nea
Lng
Tio County
Pwaithy
Rhode Tylana
Bonde
Arthur Fo Churcls
Davidson Street
Criminal Superior Court
J. Th. Coned Aujemoblia Accessories Company
John Street
Chvech
Bevarsy
Hearties
Britain pledges aid to France if Germany attacks
British leaders informally approve a telegram pledge of aid to France in case of German aggression. A health board meeting accepted the resignation of school nurse Catherine McCormack and discussed appointing a successor. The article notes optimism in France’s delegation and changes in local school clinic supervision under President Zepp.
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Britain
France
Germany
Great Britain
Germiany
Huvie Taood-George
Migs Capherire McCermank
Health Board
Scthoo
Zepp
Nine Positive Smallpox Cases Reported
Nine positive smallpox cases are under treatment at the old facility with three suspected cases watched by department physicians. Vaccination enforcement has stirred some opposition as health officers urge compulsory inoculation to halt the outbreak. Dr William Hall Coon notes penalties up to 13 in fines and 3 days in jail for noncompliance or obstructing vaccination.
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Health Department
Jeterson
Prospect Schals
William Hall Coon
Metals of Pwing and Company Wage Reductions Implemented
Chicago January 3 metals firm announces wage cuts of about 8 percent per hour affecting Bridgeport division. Around 1800 workers are impacted by the move as management states the action is necessary for the company’s operations.
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Chicngo
Pwing and Company
Bridgeport
Com
Dba
Lacilis Charged With Assaulting Two In New Version
Information received by police indicates two men, Trelon Lach of 99 Johnson street and Alex Balviot, a boarder, allegedly assaulted another person during a morning visit in New Veri. The incident reportedly occurred Sunday morning as the victim returned home, with police continuing to investigate evidence.
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Trelon Lach
Johnson Svete
New Veri
Fes
Alex Balviot
Coal price reduction announced at Karn Terminal 00
Officials report a one dollar per ton cut in coal prices citywide after Karn Terminal 00 and local distributors reduce costs. The move follows a shift in market terms and is expected to impact consumers and energy buyers.
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Karm Terminal
Paige
Ahlys Nemis
Jamin
Phe
Alee Vanes
Minister Aids in Capture of Slayer
Priladedlphta Padan I Luther Badds captured today by a magistrate of The AWN TACe after leading police across New York New Jersey and into Peru. A clergyman’s parishioner aided, and Boddy was captured at Roadman street lodge house. He was disarmed and taken to the police station under guard.
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Priladedlphta
Padan
Luther Badds
Hare
Scork
Boddy
Primonw Boddy
Scott
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God
Coughlin
Michigan
Trumes
J. H. Newberry
Michhgan
Gonadala
Yilewinl
Henry Ford
Senator Walsh
Montana
Minority Report
Williams
Mississippi
Miiad
Dail
Wynkoop
Gandit
Quinsy
William Vanderbilt
Arthur E. Church
Priso
Lacilis
Luther Boddy
Philadelphia
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