National coal strike stage set as Hoover warns district heads
Democratic town officials announce a batch of approved appointments as Mayors and district chairs discuss the list. Name selections include Michael Small as deputy registrar of voters and Cherries Bierbaum as superintendent, with others assigned to health inspection, sewer work, and tax offices. Contested tax post remains unresolved as party leaders push a final list.
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Hoover
Tamonk
Michael Small
Yard Cherries Bierbaum
David Fitzgerald
Bernard Glens
Kenneth Kuin
de Aed Oo Delors
Bishihtelet Democratic Club
Jona A. Cornell
Dog Catcher May Earn More Than Mayor inBridgeport
Charles McCarthy, named dog catcher under the Atwardr administration, would receive a fee of $5 per day and could collect about 500 pups per year in Bridgeport. Friends say he could earn around $2,500, potentially more than the mayor or even the president.
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Atwardr
Bridgeport
McCarthy
United States
Predictions of Coal Strike by April First Amid Pay Fight
Washington reports warn of a general coal strike as wage talks, set to expire April first, threaten a nationwide disruption. Secretary Hoover cited the looming conflict and noted no recent government talks with miners or operators. Union leaders claim wage cuts will not be accepted, while non-union mines push for higher output.
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Bech
Union Blyids Growin
John T. Lewis
Christian Science Suit Hearing Concluded
Hearing on the petition of the trustees of the Christian Science Publishing Society for allowance of their accounts continues on page two. The summary notes procedures and pending conclusions in the probate court.
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Christan Science Publishing Society
Con Boathdas
Tha Sunrama Caltri
Former Follies Chorus Star Dying of Poison
In Los Angeles on January 19 Phillis Grey, a former Follies chorus star, lies ill from a suspected sleeping potion overdose. The case involves First Church of Christ Scientists trustees and trustees’ directors as legal arguments proceed.
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John L. Bates
First Church of Christ
Lothrop Withington
Los Angeles
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Crosby
Statter
Grey
Calle
New York
Norwalk Votes for Compulsory School Vaccination
Norwalk Board of Education, citing a Bridgeport smallpox alert, adopts a unanimous resolution requiring compulsory vaccination for all school children before admission after January 30. The plan targets unvaccinated children and aligns with state law allowing districts to mandate vaccination.
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Hepe
Deliege
Star Witness Balks In Arbuckle Trial
In San Francisco on January 19, star witness Zey Prevon faltered under cross examination in the Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle case arising from Virginia Rappe’s death. Prosecutors sought to compel testimony after evasive answers, while defense fought to preserve the witness’s credibility.
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Mlay Prévon
Arouckie
Junior League Frolic Opens to Warm Broadway Style Praise
The Junior League Frolic premiered at 8 30 pm to a large, enthusiastic audience. Performers delivered polished dance steps and vocal cadences while the children's choruses charmed. costumes were quaint, the Bowery dance and Crooks segment drew sympathetic laughter, and intermissions were brief.
New Hampshire Woman Found Dead in Bathtub
Newhaven January 19 the body of Elizabeth A Hough 72 was found in a bathtub at a rooming house on Morks Tower she had resided there two months medical examiner Swarbrough ruled death a suicide relatives in Brooklyn and old friends nearby confirmed she had a troubled life.
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Queenstown Now "Cobh" on U. S. Ship Line
New York dispatch notes Gaelic spelling victory as Irish state founded. International mercantile line announces ships will call at COBH Queenstown. U S lines craft pause at Queens town.
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New York Chamber Protests Soviet Recognition Opposition
The New York Chamber of Commerce objected to U.S. recognition of Russia citing an unrighteous principle. Irving T Bush, chairman of the chamber's executive committee, sent copies of the protest to both houses as Washington awaits the administration's next move on Soviet relations.
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Russia
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White House
American History Depicted by Movie Reels in Yale Plan
In New Haven Connecticut on January 19 a plan to produce one hundred reels of motion pictures depicting American history was announced. Yale University leadership including George P. Das as president of the organizing corporation will supervise filming. Dr. Max Farrand and Dr. Penn Meeworth Spaulding are named editors in chief with advisory roles from the university education department.
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Sdilors-To-Chiet
China Railways and Navals Push at Arms Talks
Washington January 13 The Far Eastern committee debated two resolutions on railways development in China and a proposal to place railways under Chinese control awaiting formal adoption. Delegates noted broad support among powers for eventual unification under Chinese authority while a naval project moves toward completion. Publication of a formal report was forecast for tomorrow’s session, with assent expected in principle from interested powers.
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Washington
Chinlesa
China
Far Eastern Committee
Alerce
Crazed Prisoner Kills Policeman in Station House
A crazed inmate at the New York police station shot Patrolman Otto Motz in a rear room, killing him within an hour. Motz, 28, confronted the assailant after an ambulance examined the culprit, who had been brought in on prior complaints. The gun misfired earlier, and another officer, Patrolman Hagstrand, was wounded during the struggle.
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Avtenia Sanity
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Bean
John Hagstrand
Matt Way
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Karlen
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Motz
Rom Forest
An Motz
Pope's Condition Worsens as Rome Quietly Hushes
Rome reports the pope in worse condition with unclear details. Officials describe a tense, muted city as rumors swirl about a potential pontiff’s health. Officials urge calm as daily battles with illness continue and the Vatican remains vigilant.
Five incendiary sets found in grocery warehouse blaze
Investigators from the detective bureau fire department and state police report five elaborate incendiary sets planted in the Great Northern Pacific Grocery warehouse at 610 Main Street. One device featured a lighter and matching substances arranged to spread flames among piles of papers and other stored goods as firefighters responded.
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State Police Department
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Great Norther Pacific Grocery Company
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Burglar Breaks Into Quarantined Engelwood Hospital
A daring burglar broke into two nurses rooms at the quarantined Engelwood Isolation hospital overnight. Windows were pried open and valuables taken from Miss Evelyn Barren and Migs Nickelgon, including a diamond ring, a gold fountain pen, and a silver case. Police reported the theft occurred Wednesday night with market looting nearby at Mayer Machala's meat market on Omen Street.
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Evelyn Barren
Migs
Munggy Burslara
Thade
Mayer Machala
Box Factory Explosion Kills One in Brockton
In Brockton Massachusetts a box factory explosion killed one worker and injured five others, damaging the Gowdy Box One plant and nearby homes. Two hundred plus Tilcott Shove company employees were affected as the blaze spread from alcohol denatured fuels. Firefighters contained the fire after flames endangered adjacent buildings.
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Alleged thieves stand firm under police grilling
Althaven residents Aurillo and Della, implicated in months of Bridgeport burglaries, refused to speak as police questioned them at Madison Avenue and 260 South Avenue. Both with prior records were arrested after jimmied doors at the Caliber Stone Tire Store on State Street and Loshia Avenue yielded $600 in hardware. they fled when officers surprised nearby Adirman with a truck.
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Madison Avenue
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South Avenue
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Yonter
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Senate Leaders Agree to Reduce Allied Interest
Washington January 19 Republican leaders approved the refinancing bill with a provision that the interest rate on loans to allied nations not be less than the Liberty Loan rate. The rate is 4 3/4 percent, the committee reported. Bill moves to the Senate Monday for action.
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Washington
Fog Endangers Shipping as Cold Wave Hits Harbor
Dense fog and a cold wave cripple New York harbor activity with more than twenty steamers anchored offshore and two near-collisions blamed on limited visibility. Tug captains altered plans. one ferry suffered guard-rail damage but no casualties reported among 200 passengers aboard.
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Weath Bureau
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New Haven
New Bedford
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Jitney Driver Charged Overcrowding Bus
River authorities suspended enforcement of the state law allowing more than two standing passengers. On the Fast Main street, Cent Hepry a. Bimcie was arrested yesterday after a crowd gathered. he faces trial today. A recent case fined eight dollars for similar overcapacity violations.
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Vesterdey
Officials await patronage list for district appointments
Distribution of patronage continued yesterday as district leaders held approved lists. Names awaiting official announcements include David Fitzgerald seventh district assistant superintendent, Charles Bicbaum superintendent city yard, and multiple city department staff across seventh to tenth districts.
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Charles Bicbaum
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John Capozzi
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Aealth
Helen Aialdue
Edward Maner
Todman
Peter Naviken
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Brigge
John McCutche
James Grady
Nuras
Haward Formlly
Michael Small
Poincare warns Germany to pay in Genoa era clash
Premier Poincare rejects U S delay rumors and states France will act independently on the Genoa economic conference. He asserts America will not follow any country and must determine its own path.
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Nenewer
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Poincare Wins Backing With Broad Chamber Ovation
Paris citizens noted a rousing ovation as Premier Poincare addressed the Chamber and urged national unity while reaffirming Germany must honor Versailles. The chamber later passed a vote of confidence amid tensions as German frontier actions continued.
American Girl Poison Victim in Paris 15 Dead
Jan 10 report of Mrs Thomas Ryan of California dying in Paris from poisoning. Husband denies involvement as police investigate a letter allegedly by Mrs Ryan expressing sorrow she must die. Audrey Creghean Ream aid, a warily scholar and president or American Conservat ion of Music, was acquainted with Ryan.
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American Conservation of Music
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