Charlie Chaplin Wife Seeks Divorce Amid Murder Claims
The suit alleges infidelity and cruel conduct by Charlie Chaplin as his estranged wife seeks permanent alimony and division of community property. Custody of two children is at stake while Chaplin travels to New York on business amid a restraining order preventing him from disposing of assets.
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Amteci
Hamin
Fife
Chiltren
Cnurt
Chaplin
Ais
Aks Wateles
Charles Spencer, Jr
Rydney
Borla
Fragmented World News Tangles at Elvriling Hegh
A garbled page-wide summary reports on political shifts, military talks, and court actions. Mentions Leaner ortae enamy speakers Mage 7 Fiteméa, Wallies en Looper nite, and a note on the Secretary of War. Also references Mexican and Spanish War era topics, with broader references to congressional lobbying and court cases.
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Bridgr
Taree Beya
Ber Ghihe
Fiteméa
Danbury Boy Four Fatally Scalded
A four year old boy in Danbury died from burns after an accident at a local home. Police said the incident occurred on a weekday afternoon while family members attended to chores. Investigators are reviewing the scene and interviewing witnesses.
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Danbury
Plan to cut back back tax interest sparks state debate
Connecticut tax policy proposal from Commissioner William H. Blodgett urges reducing interest on tax liens from seven to five percent and allows deferred payments as a community favor. He argues many liens exceed ten years and are invalid, calling for statutory corrections and a more local autonomy oriented approach.
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Willam HT
Connecticut
Jowens
General Assembly
Tledgett
Dlnres
Pinchot Qualifies Ware's Certificate
Washington January 16 AP A sweeping probe into Pennsylvania senatorial race last November by the special campaign fund committee is urged by Senator Robinson Democratic leaders. The resolution moves to the Senate for recommen dation on funds to be spent and timing. If reported, Vare supporters plan to press for inquiry into Willicent B. Vare’s victory amid heavy expenditures in the primary.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Robinson
Senate
Friends of
Willicent
Vare
Elections Committee
Hasly
Boy of 10 Struck by Train in Norwalk
A 10 year old boy was hit by a moving train in Norwalk this afternoon and survived with serious injuries. Authorities reported no witnesses to the accident which occurred near the southern and eighteenth street junction. The boy was en route from school to spend the afternoon at the station, and investigators will continue to determine how the incident happened.
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Norwalk
Jan
Ecialy Pominie Titania Teo
Tosten Exper
Tee
Three Boys and Two Girls Chosen As Lesser Prize Essay Speakers
Five students selected to present essays in the Lesser Prize competition include three boys and two girls. The event features university leaders and a panel of judges to determine the prize recipient.
Earl Carroll Bathtub Host Must Serve His Prison Term
New York report outlines Earl Carroll’s 1928 party where he was accused of perjury related to statements about a bathtub scene. Federal officials questioned grand jury questions and legality of the inquiry. Carroll was found guilty of perjury though the exact seating and conduct in the tub were contested. The appeal argued grand jury questions and liquor law relevance, but the court upheld the perjury verdict.
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Earl Carroll
Circuit Court of Appeals
Atlanta
Joyce Hawley
Tub
New York
Pwosta
Carrell
New Apper
Doyer Hawa Shematri
Ahs
Pederal Officius
Aquer
Carroll
Aimee McPherson Freed as Court Dismisses Conspiracy Case
In Los Angeles on January 10, District Attorney Asay Keyes asked for and received dismissal of the criminal conspiracy charges against evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. The court noted evidence issues but kept alive the accusation she left with Kenneth G. Ormiston, not kidnap victims, while Ormiston and others faced related arraignments. The prosecution contends the disappearance hoax sparked the case, with later testimony suggesting false statements by witnesses including Mrs. Lorraine Wiseman-Stefan.
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Los Angles
Asay Keyes
Oetiatives Aginst
Aimee Semple McPhera
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Mvie
Kidnipers
McPherson
Keyes
Albert Lee Stephens
Ormist
Reyes
Rews
Bnissal
Mra. McPherson
California
Mra. Netherson
Carmel
Firemen Shifted by Chief Johnson
Chief Daniel Johnson announced wholesale transfers in the Ely fire department. Captain Joseph Freyler, in command of Engine No. 3 for twenty years, moves to Engine No. 12. Four lieutenants and a ladderman are reassigned across several houses. Freyjer seeks closer to home. Captain Thomas Uy will also relocate, with other new faces replacing veterans as wages and personnel changes take effect.
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Aptain
Joseph Freyler
No. A
Aglee
Ely
Daniel Johnson
Canaan
Cole
Vances
Caperin Frey
Baglhe Company No. 4
Thomas Uy
Parcels Post Driver Rescues Two Children
A South Norwalk post driver, Arthur Cosey, rescued two children from icy waters near Mee Pond Mere. He pulled them to safety after the ice broke, risking his own fall, and ensured they could reach shore with help from nearby onlookers.
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Sorwalat
Arthur Cosey
Norwalk
Ehligren
Mee
Cosey
Peng
Trere
Mexican Bishop Ordered Deportation Of Reporters Seized
Mexican police arrested Bishop Pagsoual Diag of Tabasco at the episcopate building and ordered his deportation. Several bishops including Arch Bishop Rijay Flores and four others were taken into custody as authorities move against church leaders amid new religious regulations. Reporters from Associated Press and United Press were held briefly but released after embassy representations.
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Epiacopate
Mexico
Associated Prasad
United Press
Marines Ordered to Go to China
Washington reports a precautionary redeployment of U S naval forces to protect American interests in China. The battleship Huron, recently recommissioned, is en route to Puget Sound for readiness, with orders to move if tensions rise.
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China
Washington
Navy Department
Admin
Wh- Hana
Askidl
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Wikhar
Cenaral Lejeune
Tha
Marne Corps
Pat
Huron
Nave Department
Coufheynat
State Department
Shrughel
Marx Hunchman Asked to Form Cabinet
Berlin report states Curtis, serving economics minister in the Marg cabinet, was directed by President Van Hindenburg to assemble a new ministry. Instructions call for broad coalitions, seeking burgenis from Nationalists to Democrats, with contingency for a snap coalition if the plan fails.
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Berlin
Dallas Curtis
Marg
van Hinden-burg
Menbera Amal
Res
Let Buyer Beware Best Liquor Plan Says Dry Leader
Rev Ralph F White former pastor of West End Congregational church of big city and Connecticut Anti-Saloon League official, argues mortality from adulterated liquor is overstated and warns the danger lies more with drinkers than with poisoned liquor. He cites New York deaths and prewar findings to defend prohibition enforcement and urges buyers beware.
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Ralph F. White
West End Congregational Church
Bhig City
Conneticut
New
White
Nquor
Huge Ford profits figure in U S suit
Detroit Jan 10 AP How a few thousand dollars invested in Henry Ford Motor Company yielded millions in dividends in little more than a decade will be argued at a hear ing on the appeal of remaining minority stockholders against added income tax levies. The appellants include Senator James Couzens and eight others.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Ning
Mord Motor Company
James Couzens
Wederndl Board of Tax
Mills Employing 4500 Will Close
Reedford Massachusetts plant of The Manait Mills, New Bedford’s largest cotton yarn maker, will close. President William Whitman said the three-plant operation cannot continue under present conditions. the firm plans to meet with workers to discuss the shutdown and its impact on the labor force.
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NPAY
Reedford
Masa. LO
New Bedford
Rand
William Whit- Man
Aibsht Ve Plauidatead
Coolidge lays out Nicaragua policy to Congress
President Coolidge delivers a special message outlining aims to protect American lives and property in Nicaragua and to counter outside interference, asserting Mexico-backed Sacasa forces threaten Diaz government. He cites treaty rights, canal route, and Bay of Fonseca base, and notes Congress debate follows Borah’s committee stance.
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Washington
Congress
Coolidge
Senate
Mexico
Sacasa
Méssengier
Clerka
United States
Bay of Fonseca
Central Americ
Nicaragua
Chaireman Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nicarae
Diaz
House
Repub Secund
Denwerath
Boral
Ehaioni
Wheeler
Monnet
Demacrul
Myituna
Sacana
Ringham
Demacrat
Missouri
Raoul Walsh and Miriam Cooper Separate After Ten Years
Los Angeles January 10. Raoul Walsh and wife Miriam Cooper announce a separation after ten years of marriage. Walsh moved belongings to his club after her New York return, despite a high-profile union famed with Birth of a Nation star Miriam Cooper. They wed February 11, 1917 in Los Angeles. Cooper, once a Fox star, has not acted recently and plans to file for divorce.
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Los Angeles
Raoul Walsh
Miriam Cooper
Hollywood
Walshes
Plymouth Street
Walsh
New York
Sin
2 Justice At the Peace
Albugeerque
New Mexic
the Marsh
Lillian Gi
License Revoked For Practicing Medicine In Bristol
Bristol report says Sir Morgan of Middletown had license revoked years ago and was arrested for practicing medicine without license. Bond set at zero dollars for Chey court appearance tomorrow morning. No restoration of Morgan's case yet. He is alleged to have treated two or more patients in the city. Morgan was eight years old.
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Bristol
Jan
Sir Morgan
Middletown
Morgan
Chey Court
Firebugs Shun Fairfield County
A fragment notes Fairfield County deemed most dangerous per the National Fire Prevention Association. The report mentions rising rates and a claim by diarists for inflated “jobs” in the county, emphasizing urgent safety concerns.
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Fairfield County
Jan
Hoeauntcy
National Fire Prevention Association
General Mass for 77 Children Crushed in Montreal Theatre
Trial news notes panicked panic as 77 children perished in a Montreal theatre fire. Victims include eight injured with many moved to hospitals. A memorial mass will be held for the Nativity observance with local clergy. Premier Lavand and three staff face investigation. parents interviewed to assess adult accompaniment.
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Lancer
Merten Pattleur
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