Two Bridgeport Men Sentenced for Murder in Ansonia Case
Two Bridgeport men James McDowath and Roland G Davina were sentenced to life in state prison after pleading guilty to second degree murder in New York County court. The pair, both with multiple aliases, were suspected of recent holdups in Ansonia and killed Valentine Landa at a saloon. McDowell sobbed as the sentence was pronounced while Davina showed restrained emotion.
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Bridgeport
Ansonia
State
Life Y Esterday
James Jf. Webb
Criminal Superior Court
New Ma- Yen County
James McDowath
Jack Kennedy
George Kane
Roland G. Davina
Walter Hoyt
Gnorge Faber
McDowell
Dewvine
Valentine Landa
Rockaway, SN
Adam Lace
Garetniy
Tatetight
Heaween
Hinton
Marvell
Trump
Civilaalion
Jalento
Ant
A. Klooy Jr
Navy Daniels
Phe Cpu
Lucy
Kino
Toekua
Laraatenant Tiinton
Thieutenant
Farrell Secreay
Daniel
Agabial
Tinton
Parerell
Thadson’s Way Company
Om Tra
Telegraphy Saves Life in Vault Lock In Philadelphia
Arthur Brenner a treasury official was trapped in a hermetically sealed vault for nearly six hours in the Curiar enauer s office. A Morse telegraph message from Brenner to night watchman Charles Hockwald yielded the code that summoned help. A mouse died in the vault while Brenner survived and was rescued.
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Philadelphia
Cu Ireanurers
Arthur Brenner
Agsise Tant Elty
Brenner
Yextern
Harlen Hockwald
Hockward
Lowly Cucumber Becomes Staple Product Trend
The article notes cucumbers gaining prominence as a staple item amid market uncertainty. Mr Sutghen argues for non speculative futures dealing to aid manufacturers and sellers in planning months ahead, despite past losses and cancellations in pickle markets.
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Saleheo
Sutghen
County to Seek Bond Issue for Washington Span Bridge
County Commissioner Mak Flallard outlined a plan to request state legislators next Tuesday for authority to issue bonds totaling 165 000 to finish the Washington Span bridge project. The group moved to suspend rules and, with both Houser and Senate support, approved a 1 000 000 deficiency appropriation for the state department.
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Mak Flallard
Falfield County
State Highway Department
Housatonic River
Kurtford
Houser
Senate
State Department
State Board of Control
Balrohild
Stratford
Finuse
Board of Financs
Strangler Lewis Defeats Olin in Wrestling match
In Mbuinubibtown Massachusetts John Olin falls to Strangler Lewis in two straight falls. The champion secured the first fall in about an hour and nineteen minutes and the second fall in roughly nineteen minutes. A large crowd witnessed the bout.
Failure of bank funds county 10 and 47 000 loan
The report outlines loan actions tied to a defunct Shelton bank and county funds totaling about 47,000 dollars. Kenna named as attorney for the Shelton Trust Company receivership. Gov appoints and bank commissioner Sturges to report on the full situation to Curamings.
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New Haven
Sturges
Shelton Post Commun
Vox
Ufternoon
Ingisiaciie
Ballerd
Legialitery
Beidweport
Pal
Mallard
Cinds
Henna
Frank Kenna
Seatorday
Avernor Helenint
Shelley Trust Company
Liniewyat
Shelton Bank
Wil H
Gank
Evarett
Homer
Cimmings
Stelton
Springfield Block Ablaze injures three firefighters and two women
Fire destroyed the Whola Pamily company stables and a block between Murt and Tamper streets in Springfield Mass. Three firefighters and two women suffered injuries as smoke overpowered responders. Property losses were estimated around 500000 with 300000 to 100000 figures cited for warehouses and tobacco firm stock. Firemen saved horses in the stable. warehouse and wall structures collapsed.
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Mass
Dindee
Whola Pamily Company
Murt
Tamper Street
Haefty
Hhasdade-Mmiitn
Cominy
Span
Fatere
Camerlin
Mearad
Hillinge
North Main Street
Bidhling
He Dian Company
Alatiaye
Violent Earthquake Shakes Santiago Amid Alarm
A violent earthquake struck Santiago Chile this evening causing alarm though initial reports indicate no major damages. Local officials and Chamber of Commerce members met to coordinate relief and fund drives with trustees of the United Drive for Funds to lead the effort.
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Chile
United Drive For Funds
Santiago
Elaborate arson plot foiled by sprinklers at Bridgeport plant
Police report details an elaborate arson attempt at the Bridgeport Cutter Werke and Bridgeport Pattern and Model Company on Temple Street. Two five gallon gasoline cans were placed on the first floor, then moved to the second floor where waste and a wooden enclosure were set alight. The sprinklers activated early, quenching the flames before an explosion could occur. Perpetrators fled as the system spread water, leaving investigators to pursue suspects.
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Bridgeport
Temer Street
Werke
Ivointia
Untermyer Urges Broad Inquiry Into Garvan Palmer Regimes
Content focuses on calls by Untermyer for a nonpartisan investigation into the Garvan and Palmer regimes and the alleged use of federal powers for plural patronage. It notes discussions of Secret Service affairs, the Alien Property Office, and potential indictments, with emphasis on the need for a thorough, impartial inquiry under skilled counsel and congressional oversight.
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Untermyer
Shaw York
Dia
Department of Justicw
Eusie- Law
Jay Dame
Lulive
Sendida
Mas Vetermanr
Department of Justice
Allen
USA
Pottuvel
Untermann
Dustee
Armed Robbery At City Grocery Leaves Clerk Injured
A group of young men attacked a grocery store clerk at 23 Newfield Avenue, striking him with a pistol and taking cash while attempting to escape. Police were alerted and began investigations into the hold up and injuries, described as non life threatening.
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Wight
Witon Nglean
Lhror
New Iield Avenue
Len
Kogleman
Hal
Bullets Fly in Cork Streets as Soldiers Return
Violent scenes erupt in Cork as soldiers come home, with bullets ripping through streets on a tense Saturday and Sunday night. Residents describe fear and women hiding as authorities seek to restore order.
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Cork
Jae Perrer
Carh
Pie Taek
Amd
Arshules
Coal Regulation Industry Measure Backed by Bureaus
WARTINGTON Dan Lae TRegue Wilan of The cant Industry backs a proposed coal regulation measure. Heads of two major bureaus and the Federal Trade Commission testified that the plan is workable, seeking Senate Manufacturing committee support.
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Wartington
Dan
Vara Pavornunien
Uea
Corky Eluelriman
InhersGie Commerer Rutiiiaston
George Oo Smith
Peological Smivey
Fnderal Trade Commission
Ena
Senate Manufaderires Committee
Fader True
Dastan
Tanarian
Tie Lartistiy
Whitman to Seek Grand Jury Indictment Against Police Captain
In New York graft inquiry today Whitman will seek a grand jury indictment against a police captain. Judge Joe handled a writ related to attorney Thomas Cule Hoop representing Ebner Pitager, ordering commisioners to appear before Judge Wade to explain the matter. The case may see motions at the next board meeting and involve ongoing personnel disputes among city officials and the tire board president Samuel Dawe.
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Whitman
New York
Keeler
Cullinan
Dave
Fire Board
Joe
Euler
Superby
Eimrl
Pon Auplicattan
Thomes
Cule Hoop
Ebner Pitagerald
MmnwaNus
Lobe Bard
Mitzgrenikt
Ram
Franks
Tewis
Waeley
Samed Tawe
Michael Noonan
He Finnegan
Joby J. Cassidy
H. Wisin
Ini
Samuel Dawe
Die Tire Board
Pune
Dawe Sud
West Hand
Mie Oliver
Gx Teidgepost
Sandly
Board of Tee Commissioners
Frdge Beeler
Beeler
Special Prober Studies Evidence Against Bureaus
Former Governor commends data submitted by Meier Steinbrink. Detective sergeant Enright to work under man’s direction as police investigations into alleged corruption proceed before grand jury. Whitman and lieutenant Bailey report bribe schemes tied to protection payments. Melor Steinbrink leads audit of city department notes as Whittea reviews elite evidence.
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Meier Steinbrink
Enright
Man
New York
Tan
Police
Winkie
Waltrging
William
Melor Steibrlnit
Ouncerel
Uystatt Anid Tate Arnea
Liv
U.S. Moves to End Western Union Monopoly
Federal court in New York and Florida handle proceedings aimed at breaking up Western Union’s alleged monopoly. Grilish company leads a suit claiming the British firm Trente unites with others to extend control from Burladees to Brazil, seeking extrajudicial remedy and government intervention.
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U.S
Western Union
York An
Patan Palveraph Company
Trent Janciing
Dows
Grilish Company
Oaliegedt
Tbs
Gye
Wehteh
Munich Chieal Vol Dia Reported At Council Meeting
Unclear OCR text references a city council committee meeting and a planned operation or action. Details are fragmented with several garbled words making specific entities and outcomes difficult to confirm. The record suggests a formal session discussing a local matter with potential procedural steps to be taken.
Dempsey Carpentier Fight Called Off
The New York Times reports the heavyweight championship bout between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier, once set with a $500,000 purse, has been definitively canceled. The announcement came tonight in New York on January 18.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
The
New York Times
Cabinet Ignores Sugar Prods Cork Mayor Case in Appeal Row
Cabinet ignores sugar producers case linked to Cork mayor as U S and state departments clash over O Callaghan travel without passport. Dispute centers on duty appeals and import tariffs amid broader tariff debates and cane sugar policy.
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State Department
United States
Cork
Open Winter Hiding as Winds Batter Town in Record Cold
A severe cold snap hits as strong winds sweep through. The storm drives temperatures to new lows. residents endure gusts and drifting snow while officials warn of continued windchill and power outages.
New York Prohibition Year Sees More Drunks than 1911
The report notes a rise in drunkenness in New York during the dry year, with statistics showing increased arrests and court actions. Authorities attribute the trend to enforcement timing and public reaction, while predicting tweaks to tax and administration duties later in the year.
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New York
York
Dan
Pergaments
Allestental Dereon
Arcesta
OO Congy
University Conlehe
Smy Po
Che Kun
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