Rum theft ring floods New Jersey coast cars seized
A large interstate car theft ring flooded Connecticut cities with over 1200 stolen automo biles and state police seized four Studebaker limousines and a Ford sedan. Original owners may reclaim stolen vehicles. holders face forfeiture. Five men linked to the ring, including Harold and Nathan Goldy, are in custody or under bond. Singer released on bail, facing perjury charges. More arrests expected as investigations continue.
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New Jersey
Bridgeport
Stratford
Singer
Connecticut
Ford
Insurance Company
Frank Virelli
Studebaker
Bearsley Street
Samuel Lessitz
New York City
Central
Middle Street
Gold Street
Harold Goldy
Peor
Nathan Goldy
Jamme Loelairs
United States
Hugh J. Lavery
United States District Court
George S. Singer
Manhattan Avenue
Park Avenue
Liberty
Motor Vehicles
Frank Cleary
Gilbert Street
Bridgeport court set to be led by Comley and Beers
Informal Telegram survey indicates Arthur M. Comley named judge and Ralph T. Beers deputy judge for Bridgeport City Court. New court to start about February 1 with recess appointments of Boardman and Comley expiring next assembly session. Speedy action expected on short term appointments.
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Bridgeport
Arthur M. Comley
Ralph T. Beers
William B. Boardman
Comley
Everett J.lake
General Assembly
Cominy
Judiciary Committee
Disrespect for Law Alarms Nation's Leading Lawyers
A New York gathering announced an American law institute to revamp state and national laws. February 23 conference invites Supreme Court leaders, the attorney general, ABA leaders, and senior judges to address defects. Harvard club session led by Mina Root formed the organization. A 109 page report outlines alleged legal defects and was ordered published.
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Washington
New American Law Institute
New York
Recognizedattens Son Sb
United States
United States Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
American Bar Association
State Bar Association
Association of American Law
Deals
Prin
Cipal Legal Societies
Harvard Club
Miina Root
Distanced Yale Class of 1893 Reunion Via Phone Ties
New Haven, Jan 11 Distance will be annihilated for an hour or more next Thursday night when Yale’s Sheffield class of 1893 marks a 50 year reunion in two sections, New York and Chicago. The reunion will be connected by constant telephonic communication. The Yale Alumni Weekly notes wireless would lack intimacy as individuals may talk and recognize voices.
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New Haven
Yale University
New York
Chicago
Yale Alumni Weekly
Meon Death Plot Framed Claims by Witness
A Louisiana court transcript reveals a witness saying Dr. B M Mekoin, ex mayor of Mer Rouge, framed a plan to cover up motives after the alleged assassination plot linked to Ku Klux Klan activity. He doubts any attempt occurred and suggests a manipulation by local figures amid ongoing investigations into torture and killings.
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Mer ‘Rouge
Court
Doctor
Bastrop
B. MI. Mekoin
Mer Rouge
Aptany
Skipwith
Klan
Louisiana
Ku Klux Klan
Watt Daniel
Tom Richards
Little Court Room
R. I. Dade
Mer Trouge
Richards
Daniel
McKoin
Coco
South Kent store owner acts as town postmaster
Mrs Nortier, wife of Adrian Nortier the 56 year old postmaster missing since December 1, refuses to speak. Government search continues as Nortier’s post office accounts show a $1400 shortfall. Charles Preston, South Kent storekeeper, designated postmaster and Woodrow station duties are handled by a New Haven railroad temporary worker. Neighbors note Nortier’s movements were eccentric. Four daughters aged 16 to 31 mourn with their mother.
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South Kent
Dan
Adrian Nortier
Nortier
Charles Preston
Woodrow
New Haven Railroad
Waterbury Firm Files for 16 Million Stock Dividend
Hartford Jan. 11 The Bub dite Manufacturing Company of Waterbury filed papers at the circuit today declaring a stock dividend of 16 million dollars. The filing indicates the plan to distribute as a stock dividend and specifies the total amount involved. The action is part of corporate adjustments and raises questions about subsequent share values and ownership stakes. Details indicate the company operates in Waterbury with ties to Hartford regulatory filings.
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Hartford
Bubdite Manufacturing Company of
Waterbury
Gartiol
German protests Ruhr occupation clash with Versailles
Germany protests to the State Department over French occupation of the Ruhr arguing it violates the Versailles treaty and international law. Ambassador Wiedfeldt meets Secretary Hughes and delivers the protest stating Germany will not seek violence or act on reparations amid the current crisis as officials say they will await further developments before taking additional action.
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Washington
Associated Press
Otto Wiedtfett
State Department
Ruhr
France
Germany
Versailles
Berlin
Hughes
Wiedfeldt
Department
Sthamer
London
Occupation moves advance in the Huhen district
Troop concentrations reach 46 000 with German forces declaring Essen under siege while Bo chum is slated for entry. Premier Poincare frames troop movements in the Chamber as Gen Desgouttes signals sweeping occupation by Saturday. Gen Henry T Allen to withdraw American Rhine troops. St Mihiel transport to NY, 1200 officers and men to sail Jan 22 or 24. Germany breaks off reparations talks. coal shipments halted. England adopts wait and see stance. Mussolini pivots toward direct talks with Germany to secure Italy’s reparations share.
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Huhen
Desgouttes
Essen
Bochum
Poincare
Chamber of Deputies
Henry T. Allen
Rhine
St. Mihiel
York
Antwerp
France
Germany
England
Mussolini
Italy
Rev Percy Gordon Shotself in New York Hotel
The Rev Dr Percy Gordon formerly of New Bedford and St Bartholomew s Church Park Avenue was found dead in the bathroom of his Hotel Wolcott suite in New York City. A pistol with an empty cartridge lay beside him and a bullet pierced his temple. He was sixty and had left the church months ago for a Europe trip. A son in Paris, a former American Expeditionary Forces captain, is his survivor. Attendants reported no unusual behavior. Also Berlin reports a national one hour strike planned for Monday to protest the Ruhr occupation.
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New York
Percy Gordon
New Bedford
Mass
St. Bartholomew's
Park Avenue
French Soldiers Now Hold Strategic Points in Essen
German industry in the Ruhr falls under French control as Essen and surrounding zones see occupation after Versailles compliance issues. General Rampon arrives with cavalry and armored cars to secure a limited presence, keeping eight hour laws and civil administration intact while aiding an economic mission to extract coal.
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Essen
WSSEN
Associated
Ag Ip
Rampon
Tampon
Luther
Thefrench
Ruhr
Coal Syndicate
Freneh
France backs Ruhr policy as Poincare wins vote
Paris parliament cheers Premier Poincare after 478 to 86 vote approving France's Ruhr action. He said France would get coal from Germany at the pithead, insisting Rome’s plan would shield France. Socialist opposition, led by Leon Blum, sparked a noisy clash as moderates defended the government.
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Poincare
Ruhr
Paris
Associated Preas
France
Chamber
Senate
Poincar
Germany
M. Poincare
Moday
Clemenceau
Leon Blum
Socialist Party
Poinenre
Execu
Steps Toward Recommissioning Harbor Master Craft
The harbormaster William Lamond’s boat was towed by the sloop Giant 11 owned by William Metzger to the Hitchcock Gag Engine Company repair deck at the foot of Pem broke street. John Brown of the Engine Company said repairs can’t be estimated until later in the week as the craft rests to air out and the crew avoids the pit. The engine overhaul cost will be quoted after a thorough examination by the engine company.
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William Lamond
Dirk
Giant 11
William Metzger
Hitchcock Gag Engine Company
Pembroke Street
John Brown
American minister to Sweden resigns from post
Washington January 11 Associated Press Nelson Morris of Chicago has resigned as American minister to Sweden to resume directing his private business interests at home. Morris a Democrat, businessman, author and traveler, was appointed minister to Sweden by President Wilson at the outbreak of World War I.
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Washington
Associated Press
Nelson Morris
Chicago
Sweden
Morris
Wilson
White Mule Swap Sparks Liquor Transport Charge
In Providence Rhode Island a East Providence public school teacher Milas Wood became involved in liquor transport after a mistaken bag swap with a bootlegger. She reported the incident to police and faces further inquiry.
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Providence
R. I. Jamil
Mies Marie
BR. Wood
East
Boston
Milas Wood
Stamford Youth Fights Father in Gas Fueled Room
Stamford report details a 16 year old Peter Finnegan Jr and his 40 year old father Peter Finnegan battling amid fumes from four gas jets at 70 Sherman Street. Police rescued the boy as the parent lay near collapse. witness A Reynolds, a NE Telephone mechanic, fainted from gas exposure. Continued on page two.
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Stamford
Aida
Verdi
Sherman Street
Peter Finnegan, Jr
Peter J. Finnegan
Con Sci
Liquor Smuggling Booms Off New Jersey Coast
Widespread rum running along the New Jersey coast by night boats and trucks as bootleggers move thousands of cases toward Manhattan. Report describes fleets of steamers, sloops, and power boats transferring liquor to trucks at coastal harbors and boat houses, with 36,000 cases expected tonight amid bustling activity and cold air on shore.
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Highlands
N. J
Associated Press
Paateg Ee Haven
Jersey
Ambrosé Channel
Belp Yandeg
Siac
Hou
Manhattan
Shreyasbury River
Venus to occult by Moon in morning sky event
Tomorrow at 6 45 the Moon will pass in front of Venus in the eastern morning sky, concealing the bright planet for about an hour. With no atmosphere, the Moon's passage creates a rapid, near instantaneous occultation, offering a striking view for naked eye observers.
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Venus
Lunar
Overcoming dislike for routine work Part II
Laura Matthews reports tips from Cone on using imagination to tackle disliked tasks. Start with positive thoughts about past successes in writing good letters, then visualize dictating a strong letter. Persist with mental images until belief forms that you can produce effective correspondence.
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Arthur Conley
James E. Shannon
Meon
Waterbury Company
Dun
Harding
Continuca
Coblenz
Vpage Tv
Stamford Youth
Boy
A. Reynolds
New England Telephone Company
Cone
Laura Matthews
The
Bridgeport Telegram
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