Receiver Named for Great Northern Pacific Grocery Co
Judge Avery appointed the First National Bank as temporary receiver for the Great Northern Pacific Grocery Company amid a probe into a warehouse arson tied to creditors. Stockholders Jacob Davidson Samuel Dworkin and Nathan Dworkin sought the receiver as investigators study company finances across sixteen stores and possible conspirators.
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Christopher Li Avery
Superior Court
Great Northern Pacific Grocery Company, Inc
Thaodore E. Eisler
ATS
Accourtanta
Main Street
Jacob Davidson
Samuel
Nathan Dworkin
Steiber
Blespeti- Won
Avery
Masylonna Bank
Snarson
Harry Dworkin
Nate
Estenl
Neastby
Dworkin
City Taxes Paid In Advance Debate At Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Real Estate Board discussed whether city taxes are paid in advance, with Attorney Marsh opining that they are. A committee including C. S. Cole and W. T. Williams will confer with Marsh to test the legality of the special mill tax and prepare a zoning bill for the next session.
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Bridgeport
Arthur Mr. Marsh
Bridgeport Real Estate Board
C. S. Cole
Asdines
W. T. Williams
Marsh
Workers Recalled As City Public Works Expands
About 600 workers formerly on the weekly payroll were laid off last week as road work opened up. Each morning a crowd of up to 600 gathered outside the Welfare Building hoping for recall. Charities superintendent Angus P Thorne said George M Coughlin, the new Public Works Director, is seeking men for rehire using available funds.
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Dulldine
Ark
Arvorad
Angus P. Thorne Charitles
Justarius
Puble Wort
George M. Coughlin
Thorne
Lewis Urges Miners Not to Back Down in Wage Fight
In Shamokin Pennsylvania January statement, United Mine Workers International President John Lewis urged miners to stand firm against four companies seeking wage cuts. He delivered a keynote speech at the wage convention, stressing no backward step in their combat for better pay.
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Lewis
Shamokin
John Lt. Lewis
United Mine Workers Today
Lewis Degli
Opponents Agree on Plan to Kill Pacific Treaty
Washington reports a definite plan to attack the four power Pacific treaty as Senators pledge to oppose ratification. The strategy centers on pushing reservations to block approval, risking rejection if other powers resist changes. Debates reference McNary reservations and Philippine sovereignty tied to Japan’s stance in a tense prewar climate.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce offers help trimming city expenses
An offer from the Chamber of Commerce to aid municipal budget trimming was read at a Board of Apportionment meeting. Wheeler, the chamber president, proposed forming special committees with the board’s subcommittees to review budget needs, but opinions differed on outsiders attending. The chamber offered cooperation to achieve savings without reducing essential services.
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Board of Apportionment
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
D- Fairchild’ Wheeler
Atwater
Wheeler
Anti crowds jitney law enforcement continues amid protests
A report from the city notes policy commissioners linger over enforcing the anti crowding jitney rule as arrests signal ongoing action. William Miller of 401 Dover Street, previously charged, faces court this morning while other supervised buses pass under traffic police scrutiny. Chester A. Kossuth of 22 West Street was arrested for failing to display proper taillights on multiple vehicles.
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Wiliam Miller
Doverstreet
Miller
Traffe
Chester A. Kossuth
Weal
Senator F M Drew Retires From Ansonia Bank Post
Senator Fredertel M. Drew, longtime vice-president of Ansonia National Bank, resigns after forty nine years of service. He began as a clerk in STS, rose to assistant cashier, then cashier, and served as president from 1916 until his retirement. He was among the oldest actively engaged bankers in the state.
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Fredertel M
Ansonie National Bank
Ansonia Bank
Sts
Ile Ia
Uiesirve
Pepeesan Ling
Isi Distrigt
Congress Seeks Publicity for Liquor Withdrawals
Washington Jan 17 The Senate and House leaders push bills to require publication of Liquor Withdrawal permits under the Volstead act to expose fraud and evasion. Sen Calder of New York and Rep Rossdale of New York introduced similar measures to reveal illegal withdrawals, with Judiciary Committee awaiting views of Prohibition Commissioner Hayned before action.
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Washington
Booth Houses
Bonator Calder
New York
Rossdale
Tmu
Gillett
Hayned
Los Angeles Hit by Nine Severe Shocks
Seismic tremors rattled Los Angeles with nine strong shocks causing glass to rattle and building frames to sag. Distinct earthquakes struck between 7 30 and 8 30 p m, sparking panic as residents reported tremors and attributed them to gun practice or naval activity offshore.
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Los Angles
Catz
Los Angeles
Mayor Vamps Policy Spurs Small Town Tension
In a quirky local notice, a village mayor declares a plan to enforce prohibition and curb "male vamps." Orders police to clear streets and keep children off roads as winter duties shift. An acting mayor will run the town while the current mayor spends winter in Florida.
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Magnetic Springs
Tisa Mre
Mary Moradden
Wagum
Ais Health Resort
Lins
Democrats discuss appointments amid city shakeup
Democrats spent hours over a list of department heads supervisors and clerks proposed by the Town Committee with plans to replace several Wilson era posts. Mayor Atwater and John Al Gornell may announce changes soon with layoffs consolidations and salary cuts rumored.
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Appamimans
Abellion
Invariana
Atwater
John al Gornell
Lst
Cornel
Storpell
Mayer
Wilson
Bastwich Avenue
Italy Invites U S to Genoa Conference
Washington dispatch reports the United States may join the Genoa economist and financial conference. Ambassador Ricci states the invitation was received by the State Department tonight, amid President Harding's administration.
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Italy
U. S
Genoa
Washington
Vi Pn
United States
Economist and Financial Conference
Ce State
Ricci Fale
Marding
Negro strike breaker found hanged in Oklahoma City
The body of Jake Brookes, a Black strike breaker, was found hanging from a tree limb in Oklahoma City after being kidnapped from near town Sunday night. Brookes had worked at a local packing plant since the strike called against packing house workers.
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Oklahoma City
Chis
Janito
Jake Brookes
Tig Nema
Trac
Six Miley
Brooks
Hean
Police trap fur thieves in New York shootout. burglar killed
Six alleged fur thieves were captured after a chase along Fifth Avenue and a shooting at the West 29th Street import firm. One suspect died, others were arrested as detectives closed the case amid gunfire and a car pursuit through midtown Manhattan.
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New York
West 29Th Street
Fifth Avenue
Avieter Baranohtares
Trandis MuaArdie
Timothy O'Mara
Nils Brother
Tah O'Mara
Tate
Jiaimy
Ana
Pollewinesy
McArdie
WeArdie Shaverin
Prim Yoltivta
Red Shemachong
Effer
McArdiay
Boylan
Waspitas
Ba Vie
Wotler
Open Door Policy Looms in Parley as Tax Case Looms
The U S government will launch a special Justice Department probe into General Electric within days. Attorney General Daugherty said investigators in New York would pursue income tax evasion charges tied to prior department correspondence and court decrees. The inquiry, separate from Lockwood proceedings, will involve three DOJ representatives and two income tax experts.
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Washington
General Electric Company
Toekwand
New York
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Department
Atiornes General Sales
Tae
Extories
Cleveland
Dausgharty
Tae Department of Justice
Opensink
Freignty
Jealousy Drives Woman to Kill Sister in New Jersey
South Longtown resident Helmina Renzelman shot her sister Cesir Wessels and killed the family dog before attempting suicide after a note to her husband Fred Renzelman. The baby Ralph and the pet died others survived as police held Helmina in jail and Fred on $1,000 bail.
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Red Bank
N. J
Helmina Renzelman
South Lontown
Cesir Wessels
Fred Renzelman
New York
Renzelman
Re Sponge
Ralph
Bla Hame
Klinken
Renverman
Italian Cross to General Allen ceremonial visit at Rost
In Rost on January 17 General Allen arrives with a detachment to attend ceremonies honoring Italy's Unknown Soldier. He is received by King and dignitaries after a reception at the audience hall and is to review the Italian forces and mark the event with a salute to the fallen.
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Rost
Ommanuel Sobly
Cerdenos
Grevn Af Kinty
Meary Ty Aien
Arcemean
Germany
Geraral Alen
Tropa
Tlaly
Allen
Home Brew Beers Seized in Waterbury
Waterbury police seized home brewed beers from a saloon on Scovilin Street Toward Andrewa. One man named Vikk was cited and an arrest occurred during the raid. The operation ended with confiscation of 1,675 tauttlex units and destruction of the remaining brew. Partial details from the incident indicate a violation of local beer laws and maintenance of a disorderly premises.
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Wapieluruiey
Fromebrew
PT Scovilin Strein
Andrewa
Ford Charges Raw in War Department Row
Washington January 27 Secre Weeks says Alabama nitrate and power projects are unwarranted and delayed by ariaser in a formal statement Weeks testi m ed that he did not intend to enter into controversy with Mr Ford but condemned the action on the Muscle Shoals raw materials lease and chase as improper and undue.
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Washington
Secre
Alabama
Ariaser
War Department
Kecipincy
Fletry
Ford
Betteit
Smallpox epidemic peaks as vaccination push intensifies
With two new smallpox cases reported yesterday Health Officer Dr Coon predicts the outbreak will be halted by Friday as all city school children are vaccinated under a plan by 12 doctors. Vaccination in schools and impending visits to others are outlined along with patient discharges and debate sparked by Dr Katzoff on compulsory inoculation.
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William Hall Coon
Europe
al Senoo
Atlantias Swalles
Ington Street
Webster
Black Stack
Sacved Mourt
Kusauth
Longfellow
St. Joseph's
St John's
Franklin
McKinley
Madison
Wohrelor
St. Augustine's
Summerfield
Staples
St. Charles
Omega
Jackson
Bryant
Read School
He Whittier School
Mra
Lara Dislinson
Sutton Street
Tekon Ul
Christians Dus
Simon Katzoff
Soanectiont Medical Liberty League
Omar Coon
Health Department
Coon
Katzatt
Thede Oval
Mortelas
Rich Find of Radium Reported in Brazil
A Brazilian source reports a rich radium discovery in Minas Gerais and nearby areas. The find is described as promising with potential scientific and industrial implications, though details on exact location and quantity remain unclear.
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Brazil
Anti Vaccination Parade Considered By Opponents
Opponents of vaccination in the city, estimating about 5000 school children, discuss a parade that would move through principal streets to the city hall. An appeal for protection against compulsory vaccination is contemplated, per Tr Simon L. Katzort.
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Hell
Mayes Wred Atwater
Simon L. Katzort
Geraldine Farrar Not to Sing Next Season
New York Ma Geraldine Farrar will not renew with the Metropolitan Opera next season. Manager Gatti Masazze says she declined to extend her contract ending this season to devote herself to concert work. The Met officials consider a return later under a possible arrangement.
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Geraldine Farrar
New York
Cat King
Metropolitin Opera Company
Maneger Gatti Masazze
Orhe
Opera
Metropolitan Opera
Elderatien
Washington Debates Open Door Board Plan for China
The Far Eastern Committee debated a U S proposal to create an Open Door board to review past and future concessions in China. Britain and France favored the idea in principle. Free China withheld assent to some provisions. Japan’s judgement awaited Tokyo communications. Tomorrow’s session expected to extend discussion on whether the board can examine existing concessions and help secure equal economic opportunity among powers.
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Restéays
Chi
Far Hastermi
Washington
Trallang
Free
Tokio
Tm Hief
United States
Great Zsitain
Japan
France
Italy
Belgium
Portugal
Nether
China
Montpolien
Calna
Dapani
Manchuria
Hughes
Deegtes
Stoi
Sehanner
Senators Evolving Plans to Finance Soldier Bonus
Washington Jan 17 The first direct step toward financing the soldiers bonus is a plan to sell four billion dollars of British debt bonds in the United States. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge calls for a conference of the Republican Senate to outline the plan and how British bonds may be offered as secured securities to fund the veteran bonus. Republican leaders expect objections over using foreign debt bonds to fund the bonus and aim to press for swift congressional action.
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Lodge
Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senate
Recan
Gonatirs
Wannar
Wiederwyite
Suldiq
Dilley
Congress
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I Tria
Iuttack
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Veu Plateaupueaban
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McNary
Conference of the Four Powers
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F. M. Drew
Electri
U.S
Lockwood Committee
Waterbury
Jundun
Huh
Minas Garaes
Brill Te Paribus
Mexender
Cy Omy
Fran Sith
Rainer Sun
Daly
Supervisory Commission
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