CAPITAL UNCERTAIN OF SMITHS PLANS HEARING TODAY
Washington report describes Smiths bid for a Senate seat and a pending Senate hearing. Senator Reed and a banned appointee are invited to attend as advisers discuss credentials. Maderson travels from Chicago. Conflicting statements and political maneuvering surround whether the Governor will appoint Smith or the Senate will decide his credentials.
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Smiths
Reed
Advisers Center
Waseington
Jan Apd
Aoinare
Runvees
Niaararo
Ann P Turner
Neral
Senate
Smith
Willam
McKinley Ami
Maderson
Washimton
Chicago
Springfield
Ion Wee
Orestwe
James Mc Heck
Geeral
Unis Ced
Allen Moore
Hns
Howey
Wheeling and Nickel Plate Stocks Rally on Rumors
Wall Street traders pushed Wheeling and Lake Erie shares to new highs not seen since 1917 amid heavy buying by brokers tied to Vancouver stock operations. Rumors circulated that Wheeling would be included in a revised Nickel Plate consolidation plan, with Wheeling noted as part of the Valley system under the original proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woyork
Jan
Amet
Wheeling End Lacerie Railroad
Vancweringen
Wheeling
Capture follows fears of woman in Tulsa jailbreak
In Tulsa a parolee and associates allegedly planned a prank and escaped from a jail. Sheriff Sanford Jett led officers to a cabin where Nat Green’s gang was found. Mrs Green feared her husband was with Mayo, whom Mayo confronted at a door and claimed, “you’ve got me,” with a revolver drawn.
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Tulsa
Okey Janus
Sohn
Nat Green
Banford
Sherif Sanford Jett
Mayo
Maya
Bob
New York New Haven and Hartford 1926 Earnings Rise
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railway report for 1926 shows larger revenues than previous years with earnings per share higher than 1912 benchmarks. Conservative estimates indicate a potential surplus around 8.7 million after charges, yielding a substantial per share amount.
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New York
New Haven
Hartford
New Yorik
Kross Ae Hig
Myn
Etoek
Divorce and legal moves across cities span aging topics
The report compiles fragmented items from city notes and court actions, including divorce proceedings, property valuations, liquor raids, political debates, and court cases. It notes varied local events from Paget and Norwich to New York, with mentions of tax cases, shipments, and public notices.
Delaney Escapes As Auto Fire Threatens Champion
World light heavyweight champion Jack Delaney narrowly escaped injury when his sedan erupted in flames while starting the motor in TIOLYOKE Mass. He and his brother Arcidose Clarke fled as the car burned and Delaney continued on to Bridgeport for a February 19 bout with Jimmy Maloney of Boston at Madison Square Garden.
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Tiolyoke
Mass
Jack Delaney
Golag
Bridgeport
Pevewrlang
Arcidose Chapdglaine
Foreign tensions prompt recall of MacMurray to Peking
American minister MacMurray is recalled to Beijing as China faces intensified anti foreign protests and mob actions. Marines evacuate from Foochow to Manila and other Americans flee to safer ports as Washington probes protection measures. An escort destroyer replaces Pillsbury at Foochow while Admiral Williams reports Yangtze patrol updates.
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Wariington
Tan
China
Americaa
MacMurray
Korea
Kla
Washington
Peking
Guam
PRI
White House
Kel Jage
Deking
Moby
Pekin
Conlidge
Shingtan
Kellogg
Gaina
Foochow
Manila
Shanchal
Hongkene
Shanghai
Pillsbury
Willama
Hough
Yangtze
England Pledges Patience in China
The Foreign Office issued a statement denouncing sensational announcements on British naval and military measures in China. It says Britain seeks to protect British subjects and hopes negotiations in China will succeed. The note emphasizes patience and cautions against overreaction, with continuation noted on Page Eleven.
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Moritain
Foreign Office
China
Mtnkings
Local Evangelist Granted Divorce After Weeping on Stand
Local evangelist James Seavill Beovill of New London testified in Superior Court that lifelong incompatibility and a desire for a home prompted his divorce from wife Phosbe Winchester Benham. Beovill, who has preached 47 years, said they separated after she left for her sister’s home in 1928 and he later reconciled briefly before the breakup. He wept as he described the strain and his plea to remain with his daughter.
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James Seavill
Hyldgeport
M Dacter
Yasterd Turnoon
Trey
Huebe Winchester Beovll
New London
Edwin ¢. Dickenson
Beovill
Wood Avenue
Beowill
New Lohiten
Tahd
Phosbe Winchester Benham
Keovill
Milford
Tong Tat
Ake
Ferguson Ruled Ma in Texas Graft Rampant Probers Say
An investigating committee says Governor Miriam A Ferguson was a figurehead while her husband James E. Ferguson effectively ran Texas for political gain and graft. It asserts pardons and highway funds were misused, state contracts steered to friends, and that impeachment is the proper remedy under existing laws. Continued on Page Two.
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Ferguson
Texas
Austin
Tex
Miriain A. Ferguson
Searert
Jatuws BH. Ferguson
Roads Thief Surge Spurs Post Road Lockdown
Police across Post road towns chased a spate of car thefts with three cars taken in Bridgeport and four in New Haven within hours. Suspects, possibly several men, fled toward New York after abandoning a car in New Haven. Stratford and Milford braced the Housatonic bridge. no arrests were made. Multiple vehicles stolen from George Street, Spring Street, and central New Haven, some rented from a New York company, were later reported. A separate item notes Chaplin legal moves over alimony and possible government liens impacting his assets.
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Post Road
Giies
Bridge
New Traven
Loke Rum Ronnera
New Maven
Cone
Une
New York
Eliles
Statford
Housatonic
Stratford
Milford
Spring
Cedar Streets
New Haven
George Street
Central Atrect
Drive Lt Yourself
Sigmund Berg
Harry Kannonson
Spring and
Dar Streets
Freighter Karroo Scuttled to Fight New York Fire
The British freighter Karroo, a 6,000 ton vessel from Valentia, burned at Staten Island pier. Firefighters battled the blaze with three fire boats and rescue squads from Manhattan, attempting to quench the flames before total destruction. Damages are estimated around $600,000 as the ship was sent aground and partially submerged by rushing water.
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New York
Apo
Ftive
Ita
Staten Island Pier
Valentia
Play 29
Clifton Staten
Atem
Atern
Manhattan
Hole
Cubelli Bids For Bridgeport Normal School
Senator Joseph Cubelli in the twenty third district backs creating a state normal school for Bridgeport to relieve travel to Danbury. He plans to introduce a bill next week and meet with the Board of Education to finalize details. If no new school is created he seeks partial maintenance from the state to ease Bridgeport’s educational costs.
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Danbury
Bridgeport
Senate
Joseph Cubelli
Cubelli
Woard
Educathen Trinds
Cabell
Connecticut Firm Sets Bridge Bond Plan In Connecticut
The Bridge Commission voted to seek authorization from the Legislature to issue an additional 460000 in bonds to cover most of the Yellow Mid bridge project costs. Edwin J. Bengler's review cut eight items saving 190009, but not enough to proceed. The plan also aligns with land damages, widening Stratford avenue, and paving. Connecticut company to contribute part of the total. trolley company share still unsettled.
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Yellow Mid
Stratford Avenue
Diom Kact Malin Street
Behrens
Edwin J. Bengler
Plains
Bergler
Whart
Connecticut Company
Empty lifeboat from missing collier John Tracy found
An empty lifeboat bearing the name John Tracy was found 76 miles southeast of Highland Light Cape Cod. The Tracy crew of 97 was returning from Norfolk to Boston when last seen January 11 amid a fierce winter blizzard. The vessel carrying 4000 tons of coal sailed January 9 and was due January 11. discovery suggested loss with all hands.
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Boston
John ‘Tracy
Norfolk
Highland Light
Cape Cod
Tracy
Pollock Brroughtship
Satan's Kingdom Fire Destroys Oldest Inhabitant Home
New Hartford Jan 21 AP Fire destroyed the ten room home of Miss Besate C Ryan in Satan’s Kingdom the first blaze in memory of its oldest resident. Firemen from New Hartford saved some furniture. The chimney defect caused the fire. The property known as J Nelson Brown homestead lies in Canton and New Hartford with no local water supply. Miss Ryan lived with the Browns and inherited the property.
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New Hartford
Satan’s Kingdom
J. Nelsom Brown
Ryan
Time Granted For Mexican Land Registration Ends
Mexico City dispatch reports foreigners in Mexico must now register land ownership or lose the right of appeal. The Alien Land Law, tying ownership to native status, also allows foreigners to renounce appeals in exchange for property rights, with test cases anticipated as courts and officials assess practical outcomes.
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Mexico City
Mexico
México City
Mexico says most oil firms accept new law
Mexico City January 21. Of 147 oil companies operating in Mexico all but 22 have accepted the new petroleum law the department of Industry stated tonight The statement did not name those not accepting but said resistance of rebellious firms will disappear little by little It added the department has sought to show utmost consideration for the oil companies to afford them justice and protect their rights.
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Mexico
City
Department of Industry
Anl
Italian Schools Ordered Closed If Anti-Fascism Ties Threat
Rome issued decrees empowering administration to purge institutions that fail to align with the state's political direction. They bar unqualified or nonaligned teachers from competitions, require oaths against incompatible associations, and allow dismissal or abolition of schools, colleges, and universities not upholding social order.
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Rome
Italy
Mediation in Mexican land dispute gains Senate support
Washington reports the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the Robinson resolution by 18 to 1 backing arbitration of the Mexican land dispute with the United States. President Coolidge remains firm on protecting American property while stressing public confusion over collateral issues. Kellogg welcomes broader arbitration but no immediate action is seen from either side. Senator Norris proposed a related resolution in the Senate.
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Washington
Mexico
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Coolidge
Robinson
Fanory
Calles
Kellogg
Engineers Inspect Industries of City Visit Bridgeport
Civil engineers from across the country toured Bridgeport to inspect local industries. More than 150 members of the American Society of Engineers joined the annual convention trip to study eight industrial plants, the electric light plant, and the Hydraulic company, visiting through Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce and Bridgeport Engineers Club.
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Inspe
Electrig
Hydraulic Company
Troopers Blamed For Siege Death In New Jersey
A coroner jury found Beatrice Meaney fatally wounded during a 12 hour siege at the Meaney homestead in Jute land on December 22. Twelve troopers under Daniel F. Rodger admitted firing at the home. Prosecutor Miller said verdict could charge murder against the troopers.
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Flemington
N. J
Beatrice Meaney
Meaney
Juteland
Dot
Daniel F. Rodger
Twa
Alfred K. Tarsen
Prose Y Miller
Chatre
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John Tracy
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Tes Pant
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Sarasa
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Ferar
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Donda
Warner Sugar
Ener
Italia
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Georgia
Une Dent
Macklin
Jace Melisstatt
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Commiasionar Leyue
Bestia
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Freel Labarra
Delaney
Philippines
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London
Lita
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Maple Streets
George Garda
Prince Street
Secon
Clarence Amierson
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Linwood
Een Avenue
Coleman Trent
Robert Coyne
Colony Street
Pat the Hoaeland
Nerklon Auto
Chaplin
Sh. Japy Los Gnghles
Grey Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
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Internal Revenue Department
Moe
Soura
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San Francisco
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Nevada
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United Artists*corporation
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Charles Chapin Fum Corporation
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