Weary of life ends Bridgeport schoolboy suicide
Austin Thorp a 16 year old Bridgeport boy of 8 Capitol avenue shot himself after failing to meet class standards. He was well known in his neighborhood with a paper route and friends. Medical Examiner Garlick will likely rule the death a suicide and investigate ownership of the revolver.
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Austin Thorp
Bridgeport Higherlivel
Capitol Avenue
Schopl
Fay
St. Vincent's Hospital
Samuelos
Garlick
Austin
Buy
Nort End
Samuel E. Thorp
Bridgeport
Vatican plans for papal electors arrival and conclave setup
Jan 23 Vatican announces cardinal assembly to elect a new pope following Benedict. Cardinals will be lodged in the Vatican palace with minimal furnishings and strict frugal meals. The process includes isolation of the Vatican and preparation of simple beds and rooms numbered for each cardinal.
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Clare
Benedict
Ce ‘Observatnre | Romana
Officii
bin Dulies Ae Rasrehal
Vrilern
Bede
St. Damnaso
Vatican
Health Board adopts watchful vaccination policy in city
The Health Board announces a wait and see stance on vaccinations after reporting no new cases of the outbreak. President William J. Zepp says the department has rapidly controlled the epidemic and will act promptly if adverse developments arise. He praises medical staff for their swift but public support has been limited.
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William J. Zepp
Zepy
Health Board
Department
W. TH. Coonery
Berden Farn Products seeks former employee suspect in bank robbery
A Berden Farn Products employee is being sought by authorities who believe a former worker may be involved in a heist. The suspect reportedly wore a disguise and fled with money, prompting a wide manhunt and public safety notices.
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Mew Tors
Tan
Palige the Wet
Berden -Farn Products Company
Mie Fay
Automobile Repair Law Under Fire In Court Here
In a Common Pleas Court hearing before Judge Tudwe John R Booth the 1921 automobile repair act faced challenge. The dispute centered a $126.73 bill for repairs on a car returned to defendant Mattice’s garage with lawyer David Cronin arguing the bill invalid while Lawrence Finkelstone contends the statute is constitutional and the bill remains collectible.
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Tudwe
John R- Booth
Common Pleas Court
Moarning
Dia Losis
Alexander I. DeLaney
Buirfield County
Matthicova
Quigley Swan
Jamen Quigley
John Co. Mattiee
Quigley
Mattice
Iin Tepeir
Rash
Quigiey
Mattica
David Cronin
Lawerence Finkelstone
Columbia Graphophone bonds rise on settlement plan
Shareholders react as Columbia Graphophone Company notes deposit plan to creditors, with notes due February 1 1922 and February 15 1922 to be settled under a committee led by Guaranty Trust. Stock gains amid talks of reorganizing debt and securing loans, while preferred and common shares move higher on hopeful arrangements.
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Columbia Bonds and Notes
New York
Fastien
Columbia
Ytr Uals
Tea Guaranty “Trust Conpany
PHO Gunougcemens Corminthea
Harald Straley
Grammy
Vhe
Reichstag backs Dr Wirth as policy endorsed
Berlin Jan 27 Reichstag backs Chancellor Wirth with a vote of confidence after his speech to the chamber. Independents and Nationalists abstain or oppose as the proposal to back his policy moves toward possible government stability amid disagreements on wartime measures.
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Reichstag
DR. Wirth
Berlin
Reichstax
Chanceline Wirth
Comiistee
Wirrh
Nationale
Lin
Vuey
Peley
The
Fliment
Tully
Cuthprity Soceler Muellen
Cand
Thearitelet
Terr
Alogd Hotld Brits Hindhe
Breitschidt
Tha Indes
Pleonarchy
Pune
Wirth
Mexico and Guatemala at War Paris Report
Paris reports indicate rising tension between Mexico and Guatemala with no confirmation of actual war. The dispute stems from recent Mexican criticism of Guatemala’s provisional government under General Jose Maria Orella and earlier changes after Herrera’s overthrow. President Obregon stated Mexico has no intention to interfere in Guatemala’s internal affairs.
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Mexico
Guatemala
Paris
London
Belexica
Guatemmla
Herrera
Jose Marin Orella
Obrofen Azaerted
Guetamain
New York Firm to Open a Shirt Factory Here
A New York firm plans a shirt factory in this city on February 1, 1483, employing about one hundred girls. Atkin & Marman of New York are named partners, with Watham Aba listed among the firm’s members.
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New York
Ciris
Peolary
Ateio Street
Ty Atkin & Marman
Ally
Fin Sy Reemaltrade Ny
WitHam Aba
Auto Truck Hold Up and Driver Shot in Silk Heist
New York on January 27 two bandits halted a bound auto truck carrying silk valued at about $30,000 between Washington and Houston streets. They forced entry, fired shots injuring Overton and Koepf, fled in a taxi, and disappeared. Overton was hospitalized with a leg wound. Koepf’s condition unclear as police pursued suspects.
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New York
Philadelphia
Washington Street
Houston
Clarksoll
Faiuly
aYear
John Sverson
August Korn
Overton
Bridgeport High School 1922 mid year graduation honors snow time
The class of 84 graduates at Bridgeport High School held its first snow time farewell before a large audience of parents, faculty, and board officials. Speakers including state education official Mr. A. Mere dith addressed the ceremony while seniors in uniforms processed proudly, marking a memorable mid year graduation amid celebratory school spirit.
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WID
Bridgeport High School
Board of Education
Mayor's Broom Is at Work in City Hall
City officials report chaotic timekeeping at City Hall with the mayor accused of erratic hours and disorderly conduct over a 20 year span. Indictment targets city clocks as Western Union substitutes are debated amid costly clock rentals and delays.
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S Broom
Western Union
Natura
Atwater
Rey Couey
Samly
Glogke
City Yard Job5 Merged Amid Administrative Changes
City Hall announced changes merging the roles of superintendent of the city yard with the watchman position at the game place. The director of Public Works Goughtin appointed Bernards Glen non as yard supervisor and Vlerbsum as watchman with weekly pay. The appointments were approved by the Democratic committee, with other shifts and potential further actions debated by officials.
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Sapugintenent
Watchman
Fountaine
City Hall
Vrehottis
Tosh
Miu
Sisth
Elise
Ehile
Nethye
UsWilgon
Alton
Wak
Sho Sity Yard
Direglar
Public Works
Goughtin
Ghamer Vlerbsum
Kucentas
Bernards Glennon
John Mohan & Wilson
Atwatar
Davie Fitzgerald
Ghorities Board
Tor Wesel
Fitzgerald
Damaerolic Executive Conmties
Income Tax Blanks Now Available Here
The Collector at Internal Revenue reports that Form 1040 for reporting incomes of individuals is on hand at the office. Tax reports of $5,000 or more are taxable. Blanks for the year 282 are available and must be filed on or before March 15.
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Connecticus Erates
Inquiry Ordered Into Bosch Magneto Company by U S Attorney
The United States Attorney in New York will investigate the value of the Bosch Magneto company in 1918 in connection with the Rosch plant sale. William Hayward to conduct the inquiry, with a grand jury in Washington and involvement from Buckner and counsel for American Rosen Magneto. The aim is a thorough investigation into the purchase and related corporate actions amid concerns over ownership and control.
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New Yore
Jon
United States
New York
Bosch Marnety Company
A. Mitchell Palmer
Allen Property
Tehn TH. Toree
Nse
Wasiaiant
Unified States
Willam Hayward
Chicopes
Masanchuaetta
Ute
Avtomer Gonornys
Washington
Heston
Tmory FB
Buckner
Rosen Magneto
Pany
Eyt
Ar Martin KL Kern
Ie Purdinger
Ruckner
Kings Tern
Oldsay
World famed spy Gnatius Lincoln held in New York
Immigrant authorities report Gnatius Lincoln a world renowned spy and alleged German agent was detained in New York City. The case cites prior expulsions from Austria and arrests linked to the Kapp rebellion. Officials seek his deportation, asserting Lincoln entered the United States illegally and has been a target of international warrants.
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Gnatius Lincoln
New York
Ethanh Pare Uamaont
Ager UF
Venarment of Justice
T. Kneeli
Atfichyla Ag Line
Apparlaeat of Justice
Immigration Service
Department of Bar
United Sterees
Uinecoin
Brooklyn
le Wax
England
United States
James Af. Power
Aregusa
Tlngola
Lincoln
Germany
Jimon
Marshal Hower
Fount
Austria
Wiliam J. Burns
Bureau of Investigatton
Department of Justice
LinesIn
Oald
Taneath
Jowar
Manhattan
Fae Twee
Sills Irland
Fairfield Man and Dog Found Suffocated in Home
Fairfield resident aged 41 was found dead by his children with his small gas stove attached tube noted. Medical examiner could not confirm whether the tube opened by accident or intention. Survived by wife, daughter, four grandchildren, five brothers and sisters, and other relatives. Funeral set for Monday at his daughter's home with burial in St Pagias cemetery in Paris.
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Sarvick J
Miret Street
Madefield
Tis Brancelidren
Ras Faner
Ok Amall Gas Stove, Jr
Wninny
Donaldson
Wenley
Avery
Hanley
Juin A. Healey
Praerick Rosang
Efe
Ward
John Alters
Mra Furning
Port Whester
Funerna
St Pagias
New York Faces Pneumonia Spread and Vaccine Breakthroughs
New York health officials report pneumonia cases rising widely while a new vaccine by Dr William F. Park is described as a potential preventive. Health Commissioner Copeland says vaccine distribution to physicians will be organized and public health centers may be opened to control spread.
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New York
Stan
Copr
K. Gopéland
Wiliam FL. Park
Laborator. Ag
Copeland
Hunger Striker War Veteran Near Death
World War II veteran Knowles of Credonia Kanms began a protest against a traffic ban for an unnamed vehicle. He was near death today as a result of his self imposed fast.
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Washington, Dun Si
Altren Fy
Knowles
Credonia
Kanms
Ulx Veara
Seven Held After Pittsburgh Bank Robbery Feud
Seven men were captured after a raid on the First National Bank of Crafton, Pittsburgh. A cashier was killed when he tried to seize a gun during the hold up as detectives pursued the bandits through Saint Bridge and a nearby house. About $2500 in cash and Liberty bonds were recovered. authorities say nearly $3000 in cash and securities were at stake, but some bills remained.
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Pittsburgh
Firet National Banke of Crafton
Harold Moss
Ceshler
Anna Joyce
Peeta
Crafton
Toot
Mal Johnson
Pittsburgh Devecher
CIA
Snandits
Saint Bridge
Fort Warne Atrtion
Senking
Spearby
Liberty Sands
Overcoas
Mosaway Kelled
Whee
Wong
Neal
Reloaning at high rates declared illegal in cabinet meeting
Washington January 27a President Harding faced a national corruption flare as officials revealed private banks in the West and South reloan government funds at usurious rates. Secretary Fall cited abuses in War Finance Corporation loans to farmers and stock raisers, with 7 1 2 percent interest cited as excessive and unlawful profiteering. Treasury and Meyer pledged action to recover overcharges and curb future reloan practices.
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Washington
West
War Finance Corporation Bcy
Meyer
Fallexiatii
Moyer
Treasury
Mellon
Mey
Banke
Ailesen
Fal
Hse
Stork
Aix-Mnontis
Mme
Harding
America P Ress
Fui Ty
New International Parley to Rewrite Laws of War
Washington January 27 Associated Press delegates completed groundwork for another conference to rewrite laws of war including submarine and land attack issues. Call for the deliberations to address national policy and broader questions in the Washington conference. Submarine and poison gas topics likely to be carried forward to renew discussions. Shantung negotiations near an agreement but Japan China participation in Taungtze Samantu road management debated.
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NEW International
Washington
Associated Press
Ashington
Shantung
Harding
Walok
Aina
Big Snowstorm Heads Here Today Amid Forecast
Forecaster CAAT A SB warned of a heavy snowstorm arriving today as moisture rose from 65 to 75 percent and the temperature dipped from 25 to 30 degrees. Winds and clouds late last night signaled the front from the South-Central states, bringing potential heavy snowfall.
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CAAT
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