Long Lost Son Identified By a Silver Thimble
New Jersey tale of George Doty who proved to his mother Margaret Lateer that he was her son by presenting a silver thimble carried through the Civil War and Indian wars. The moment occurred at Raymond Street jail where Lateer identified Doty after years apart.
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New York
New Jersey
Raymond Street
George
Margaret Lateer
Doty
Marion
Big Cabin
Jersey Wilds
Grandvile
N. J
Brooklyn
Georges
Gheorge Doty
Branchville
Contested Estate Claims Tie Up Homestead Case
Probate officials consider claims by Mrs. Green against the Clark estate over a homestead allotment and a $1000 loan tied to a property deed. Bankbooks may be shown to prove debts while letters cited in court could affect the outcome. A nonrecorded $4000 mortgage and another recorded mortgage give competing claims to the property.
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Greer
Clark
Green
Mayor and Keating to Confer on Tax Rate Prospects
Mayor William Behrens and Auditor Bernard Keating will confer on the tax rate for the coming assessment. The mayor opposes a 28 mill rate and seeks to keep increases below that while the Board of Appointment has proposed adding 80,000 in short term notes to meet fiscal year obligations. The chief executive and Relief Board members will discuss next week and aim to sustain a 10 percent increase on bones to reach 109 percent of fair market value as allowed by law.
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Wiliam Behrens
Bernard Keating
Board of Appointment
Board of Relief
Two Appointed to Office of Assessors
Agnes Shields of the Fourth district and Betty Curbally of the Second district have been permanently appointed to positions in the Board of Assessors office after a recent ordinance revision. Both had been on special work in the office for the past month.
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Exia
Board of
Asecamore
Agnes Shields
Wighth
Betty Curbally
Second
Disabled Vets Admit 46 New Members
The Disabled American Veterans held a meeting at the Welfare Building last night admitting 46 new members from the recent drive. The national prize cup will go to the chapter with the biggest membership increase, prompting an extended drive to February 29. The women's auxiliary charter was received, with 165 members already enrolled, and plans discussed for a dance on February 22 if the State Armory can be used.
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Beig
Butler Launches Second Crusade Against Culprits
Philadelphia police and prohibition agents raided fruit stores garages billiard rooms and pool halls in General Smedley D Butler s 48 hour crackdown. About 160 suspects were arrested as Idle and Disorderly. Protests from friends were denied while authorities rejected political threats.
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Philadelphia
Smedley D. Butler
Butler
Fight Looms Over Polar Trip Plans
Reports from Newark and Trenton recount the Shenandoah airship dispute over the polar mission. Captain Anton Heinen argues the ship was not in distress, citing nose heaviness from collapsed gas bags and planned return to base as weather worsened. Relief ship Ramapo to be moored at Point Barrow for Shenandoah operations with three airplanes aboard. No damage reported in a nearby chemical fire.
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Anton Heinen
Newark
Shenandoah
Trenton
Great Lakes
Ohio
Lakehurst
San Francisco
Naval Oiler
Rarappo
Mare Island Navy Yard
Point Barrow
Alaska
North Poly
12Th Naval District
Wall
Putoka
Mediterranean
Spitzbergen
Addi‘tion
Ramape
Nene
Fairfield County Game Association Expands Committees
The Fairfield County Game and Fish Protective Association voted to enlarge standing committees from three to five at a Stratfield hotel meeting. They set February 28 for the annual banquet and heard an illustrated lecture on game birds by Wilburn Smith of Norway. Charley R. Dishrow, president, appointed committees with Jack A. Mattice as Game chair and Charles KE Wheeler heading Legislative. Publicity and Bart Bardy chaired other panels with members including I. L. 3, Fred Hubbel, J. A. Mackie and Ernest Huber.
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Fairfield County Rish and Game Protective Association
Stratfield Hotel
Wilburn. Smith
Norwayl
Charley R. Dishrow
Jack A. Mattice
William
Zoning Opinion Fails Public Hearing In Bridgeport
Public hearing on zoning failed to attract supporters or opponents. Aldermen Hogan and Kornblut clash over growth drivers with real estate versus industry and mercantile interests. Town clerk ordinance proposes 13 clerks at 1200 to 1406 yearly scales with gradual raises and April 1 1924 effective date.
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Hogan
Kornblut
City of
Bridgeport
No warship sent to Tampico amid delicate Mexican situation
Reported actions describe diplomatic caution as American holdings in Mexican oil regions loom large while Mexican troops move near the border. Rebel forces press in central Mexico with ongoing clashes near Puebla Tehuacan San Marcos and surrounding rail lines.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Associated Press
Puebla
Tehuacan
Esperanza
San Marcos
Marines
Pueh- Ta
Council committee inspects carpet shop site on Middle Street
The Wire Committee of the Common Council toured the old Tead Carpet Shop on Middle Street. Chairman Stoward F. Bryant said opposition to Joseph D. Baker's plan for a no public garage has grown among property owners. A public hearing is likely soon. A survey of Standard Oil Co.’s proposed filling station on Fairfield Avenue near Ash Creek was also conducted with no decision reached.
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Common Council
Middle Street
Stoward F. Bryant
Joseph D. Baker
Standard Oil Co
Whairfield Avenue
Ash Creek
Belt Peace Plan Sparks Exchange Club Debate
Charles Frye of this city addressed the Exchange Club at Stratheid outlining 22 163 contest entrants and questioning if propaganda underpins Bok’s peace plan. He warned against partisan politics and urged retention of a world court and the Monroe Doctrine basis for lasting peace while preserving national sovereignty.
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Edward An
PBS
Charles Frye
Exchange Club
Stratheid
Frye
Bok
Bob
America
League
Telegram-Post Carriers Association Organized at YMCA
The first meeting of the Telegram-Post Carriers association a news buy club organized at the YMCA featured lunch and games led by William Abbot. The group plans baseball and basketball teams and will hold elections soon with meetings every other Friday. Attendance included Herbert Sanden Peter Hermann John Bemler Luther Okerbroom and others. Directors are Henry Robbins and Clyde T. Opper. Next meeting set for February 4.
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Newsboys Farm Club
Post-Telegram Carriers’ Association
News‘buy
William Abbot
Herbert Sanden
Peter Hermann
John Bem- Lera
Luther Okerbroom
Ted Waldmyer
Charles Lisenman
al Eisenman
Henry Imbimbo
8. Elugenkensle
J. Sublowsky
Pete Stutinkas
G. Olsowsky
A. Barbarie
Bud Behn
Robert Gannon
J. Everett
Roy Berglund
Martin Lund
Carl L
Fred Anderson
Louis Kissen
Ernest Martin
G. Brundage
George McCall
Wille Ritchell
Henry Robbins
Clyde T. Oppe
The
Post Publishing Company
Wife knocked him cold in divorce case claim
Testimony described repeated abuse by Mrs. Toms, including a stove lifter blow that left her husband bleeding. Witness Clarence Toms corroborated the violent incidents and noted the wife’s alleged neglect of family duties. Hazel Rose testified the trouble stemmed from Mrs. Toms seeking dances, drinks, and other men.
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Tems
Wolfe
Toms
New Canaan
Clarence Brown Tom
Communicable Diseases Reported in City Health Update
The State Board of Health reports 15 communicable cases in the past week. Diphtheria led with eight cases, followed by scarlet fever with ix cages and one case of whooping cough, marking one of the higher totals in weeks.
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State Board of Health
Washington Highlights Inaction on Mexico and Policy Moves
The cabinet discussed Mexico but took no action. The ICC suspended in order to study rate cuts on food staples. A Senate probe into diploma mills began under Senator Copeland. Hearings on Russian recognition set for Monday. Labor leaders urged Farm Aid legislation. House panels consider Miller election probe and Veterans Bureau hospital upgrades. A rules fight ends with a 150 member discharge vote. Coolidge and Cabinet back a plan to aid distressed Northwestern banks.
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Mexico
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sus
Senate
Copeland
New York
Senate Foreign Relations
Organized Labor
House Agriculture Committee
Norris-Sales
House Electiong
Miller
Jiines
House Public Building Committee
Veterans Bureau
Coolidge
Fi nerly seeks De Valera testimony on Irish funds
John F Finerty, national president of the American Association for recognition of the Irish republic and counsel for Ramon De Valera, serves notice on the Free State government to produce De Valera and Austin Stack before the American consul tomorrow morning. The move aims to obtain their testimony in a suit over funds collected in the United States for the Irish cause. Justice Wagner of New York signed an order allowing testimony to be taken by a U S consul or vice consul.
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Dublin
John F. Finerly
American Association For the Recognition of the
Ramon de Valera
Free State
PD Valera
Austin Stack
Ahen
United States
Me. Finerty
Ireland
Robert F. Wagner
Supreme Court
New York
de Valera
Connor Charges Mailed by Holde in Senate Confirmation Probe
A local nominee, Connor, faces Senate committee scrutiny as charged letters from Attorney Holden allege misconduct. Senator Moses plans a hearing next week with witnesses from New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, some subpoenaed, some voluntary. Announcement of charges and next steps is expected today.
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Connor
Senate
Bungen
Moses
Bridgeport
Helden
Holden
Takien
New York
Rhode Island
Connecticut
First Twins of New Year Arrive at Bridgeport Hospital
The first twins of the new year arrived at Bridgeport Hospital on January 15, records show. Mr and Mrs Ralph Kimball of 626 Poplar Street Stratford welcomed two boys, John Davidson and Robert Charlton Kimball.
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Bridgeport Hospital
Bureau of Vital Statistice
Ralph Kimball
Poplar Street
Stratford
John Davidson
Robert Charlton
Kimball
Stamford Woman Accused of Child Neglect in 7-Year-Old
Police allege Anna Sessa neglected her son Allen Sessa leading to malnutrition tuberculosis and a liver tumor. Doctors report and prosecutors will decide on charges after the inquiry. Police also investigate two prior child deaths in the family separate from the present case.
Fifth Man Held in Meter Looting Probe
Police arrested John Stus go of 68 Reilly Street as a suspected thief in a meter looting investigation. He was held on breach of the peace. Four other youths taken last week remain in custody on $1,000 bonds each, charged with thefts from meters.
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Metera
John Stusgo
Reilly Street
Distemper Epidemic in Greenwich Brought Under Control
Greenwich January 18 special to The Telegram reports the distemper epidemic affecting over 100 dogs in the town has been brought under control. One death occurred and veterinarians say treatment has stabilized the situation.
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Greenwich
Creasy Details Court Testimony In School Teacher Death
Fort Thomas, Kentucky man William M. Creasy testifies about the death of Freeport School teacher Edith LaVoy in Mineola New York. He describes waking to a pistol shot after an hour on a couch with LaVoy and notes their engagement after meeting through a Grays Lake Illinois correspondence club. Creasy admits prior marriage and a concealed engagement. The trial adjourns until Monday.
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Mineola
N.Y
Voy
Freeport
William M. Creasy
Fort Thomas
Creasy
Miss LaVoy
Grays Lake
Illinoia
Tuppers Lake
N. J
Standard
Illnois
Sen
Phah -H Ng
Evening Meetings At City Venues Revealed
Tonight there are gatherings listed at Court Marina F of A 1087 Broad Street Bridgeport Loyal Orange Lodge K of F 131 State Street Schllier Lager U O BR M 176 Fairfield Avenue Humbold Stamm 170 R M 176 Fairfield Avenue plus railroad and stationary engineers with a 47 dollar main station and 2 cent cannon price note
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Court
F. of A
Broad Street
Bridgeport
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