Confidence game nabbed as pastor swindler unmasked
Police trapped a man posing as a medical student and preacher in a sympathy scam aimed at Baptist clergy. The suspect, using aliases, claimed to be Dr Clark and tried to extort money after feigning illness. He was found with a notebook listing prominent clergy names and held on bond.
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Mynisters
Bridgey Pot
Acrestivis
Sy Windler
William J. Clock
Chicago
Clark
Stephen TF. Sherman
St. Js Churah
Clark John's
Ypincopal Arena
Sherman
Ogne
Statens
Cage
Clack
Y.om. GA
Tori
Walting Joy
Dr. Sherman
Glark
Eearit
Ham Stetson
Massachusetts
Senators Plan To Make Newberry Contest An Issue
Ropebien Senators who led the fight against Senator Truman H. Newberry plan to form an organization to circulate the record and debate the issues. The anti-Newberry managers believe they can win with seventeen Republican Senators and the House up for re election this fall. Twelve of the seven seven Senators who will contest for re election voted to seat Newberry.
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Awashington
Ropeb- Ien
Truman H. Newberry
Yestic
House
Severfean
Rich manufacturer commits death by own action in New York
Leo Hirschfeld a 36 year old wealthy candy manufacturer and part owner of the Moelle Tandy Corporation shot himself in his uptown hotel apartment this afternoon. He had been brooding over his wife who is in a sanitarium.
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New York
Leo Hirachfeld
Hirschfeld
Moelle Tandy Corporation
Lamont Sells Interest in New York Evening Post
The Evening Post owner Mc Lamont announces sale of his interest while confirming no change in news or editorials. Manager Serwin Gay to remain. paper to stay independent and liberal amid continuing offers.
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Lamont
N.Y. Evening Post
Evening Post
Mgr
Serwin Gay
Mc Lamont
Connecticut Prohibition Shakeup Targets Mackenzie and Politicians
Washington reports a major shakeup in federal prohibition enforcement in Connecticut. Prohibition Director Harry Mackenzie may be dismissed amid Washington unease over liquor withdrawals and a Clark Drug Company case backed by Michael Delohery. Warrants could target Delohery and other company officials, signaling losses of illicit profits and potential political entanglements.
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Prohibition
Haynes
Harry E. MacKenzie
George H. Manning
Washington
Bridgeport Telegram
Washington, D. C
Connecticut
Harryy Mackenzie
Bond
Mackenzie
Clark Drug Company
Danbury
Michael Delohery
Trefsit
Gridgeport
Delonery
Massachusetts
Ulster Refuses to Join Free State Says Craig
Ulster will not join an all Ireland Parliament until the South proves self-government is feasible. Ulster wants to stay British, maintain its government, and continues as part of the British empire. The piece notes the northern parliament arose from force and now Ulster plans to proceed with its trades and governance while awaiting potential future loyalty from the south.
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Ulster
Free State
Craig
James Craig
Northern Ireland
Belfast
All Ireland
South of Ireland
Irish Free State
Sovern
Meng
United States
Tking
Lister
David Lloyd-George
Colemn
Southern Irish parliament votes on treaty in perfunctory session
Dublin January 18 The Southern Irish parliament prepares to vote on ratification of the peace treaty with Great Britain in a likely brief session at the Mansion House. Invitations signed by Arthur Griffith go to all elected members from 36 southern counties, though Eamon de Valera and his faction are not expected to attend. The meeting may formally ratify the treaty and establish a provisional government. Continued on page two.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Siiuwation
Great Brit Jain
Arthur Gritia
Eamonn de Va~ Jera
Hia Adherente
de Va Jera
Joer, Grimm
American Legion Post to Vote on Dues and By Laws
Harry Congdon Post of the American Legion plans a Monday night meeting to consider by law changes and a proposed dues increase from four to six dollars annually. The changes would shift to one meeting per month with monthly payments of sixty cents. Final action is expected amid strong attendance.
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Congdon Post
Harry Congdon
American Legion
Finsl
Police Board to Name 3 Sergeants and 2 Lieutenants
The police board plans Monday night to promote three sergeants and two lieutenants amid a large applicant pool. Names include Arthur Seltoas Joan F. McGovern Frederick H. Adricl Edward Whonier and several others as potential promotions with final selections to be announced after physical and mental exams.
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Police Board
Board of Police Commissioners
Leutenante
Geatha
Ésom
Arthur Seltoas
Joan F. McGovern
Frederick HB. Adricl
Edward Whonier
John J. Halpin
Hugo Mischer
Baward Dailey
Edward H. Jones
J. J. Sheetan
John A. Gunzenhauser
Calhoun
Eet
C. Calhoun
Andividua
Tdember
Ianderstood
du Parkment
James
Walker Law
Ourloca
Ch City
Ted
Yeaplee
Omer
Link Names of 8 Attorneys in Pelletier Case
District Attorney Joseph Pelletier and three Boston lawyers faced conspiracy accusations in the Supreme Court. A government summary named Daniel J. Gallagher and Jack Patton as co conspirators with Pelletier in an alleged extortion plot against Mrs. Jennie Chase. Other figures mentioned included Daniel H. Corley Willard J. Corcoran and several associates tied to the case.
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Fospan
Masa
Joseph c. Pelletier
Boston
Supreme Court
Jénnies
J. Weston Allen
Pelletius
Daniel J. Gallagher
United States District Attoney
Jack Patton
Pelledor
Daniel H. Corley
Boweton
Willan J. Corcoran
Middlesex County
Two Deaths Reported in India During Prince Visit
A London dispatch from Madras says the Prince of Wales arrival provoked unrest in Bombay. One man shot by a mob outside a moving picture show died. another was killed in the same turmoil. Armed cars patrol streets as authorities maintain order.
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London
Madras
Prince of Wales
Bombay
Nigter
Tay Troona
Five City Bakers Cut Bread Prices Across Loaf Sizes
Five of the largest bakers in the city, members of the Masters Bakers Association, cut the price of a 24 ounce loaf by two cents and a 16 ounce loaf by one cent. New retail prices are 12 cents for 34 pound and 6 cents per pound, effective today. The move follows a general decline in cost of flour and related inputs.
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Ward Baking Company
New York
Bak‘erien
Adams-Roth ‘Baking Company
Bridgeport Bread Company
Crouch
Plassmann
Soderholm Grothers
P. Sorenson
Charien C. Crouch
Master's Bakers Association
Norwalk Police End Plans For Basketball Games
Norwalk high school hosts faced police presence to prevent games amid a smallpox scare. Health officers intervened after disputes but allowed the basketball events with the usual postgame dancing.
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Norwalk
Bridgeport
Norwalk High School
Asher
Commercial Bank Plans New $150000 Home in City
Commercial Bank and Trust Co. unveils plans for a marble banking structure at 1232 Main Street costing 150000. President Albert W. Truman says stockholders and directors have approved, with a 300060 capital stock proposal to be presented at the January 17 meeting. Architect Alfred C. Hopkins outlines exterior 44 by 114 feet, single story front, rear two-story offices and conference rooms, lobby 50 by 17, and upgrades to vault, storage, and basement facilities.
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San Yesenens
Alfred C. Hopkins
Architeer
Park Agenus
New York
Fremalis
Bulla
Main Street
Commercial Bank and Trust Company
Albert W. Truman
Board of
Genoa Economic Conference Saved from Wreckage
Paris reports: PM Poincare accepts task to form cabinet after Briand crisis. Conference with President Millerand noted progress. London dispatch notes cautious optimism amid political resistance from radicals and communists. Germany to pay moratorium delays while Versailles terms loom.
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Genoa
Paris
Associated Press
M. Poincareoffi
Millerand
Briand
London
Associata Press
Germany
M. Briand
George
Three Men Entombed in Mine Collapse Near Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania on January 13, twenty acres of land collapsed into a mine cave of the Glen Alden Coal Company. Three men were entombed, three injured, and others narrowly escaped. Seventy-five rescuers battled debris from three angles but had no trace of the missing workers by nightfall. Glen Alden president W Inglis led the rescue efforts, hopeful for survivors. Other area staff were accounted for. The missing men include Edward Hughes, electrician.
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Scranton
Glen Alden Coal Company
Wo ‘Inglis
Glen Alden ¢ Company
Edward Hughes
Electrician
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Poincare
Lloyd-George Tod
Dr. Clark
Newberry
Will
Harding
McGovern
Salomons
Derrick
Wheeler
Halpin
Fischer
Daily
Jones, Sheehan
Gunzenhauser
Warhington
Bik Chatman McCumber
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
White House
McAnmher
Finance Committee
Treasury Department
Menger
Callets
Bil Sa
Belter
Ystepa
Wan
Imat
Courtrese
Mary
Lawes
Pelletier
India
Prince
M. Polnears
Davia Lloyd-George
Rattorii
Driand
Thas
Engliyhand
Folpeare
France
Temps
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