Radio Giants Face FTC Monopoly Charges Echoing Patents Plan
The Federal Trade Commission accuses The Radio Corporation of America General Electric American Telephone and Telegraph Westinghouse Western Electric International Radio United Fruit and Wireless Specialty of forming a radio monopoly. The plan allegedly pooled 2000 patents to control manufacture and distribution and to restrain competition in trans oceanic service.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Radio Corporation of America
General Electric
American Telephone and Telegraph
Westinghouse
Western Electric
International Radio
United Fruit
Wireless Speciality
Radio Corporation
Anad
Creneral Electric
White Fruit
Inter-Corporation
Hadlo Corporation
House Party Stabbing Ends with Veto Arrest
A gathering at 1980 Main Street ended in a stabbing. Andrew Veto, held by Fourth Precinct police, allegedly used a knife in a confrontation with Aniba Mande. Mande, stabbed in the abdomen and intestines, was rushed to St. Celia Hospital and remained in critical condition last night.
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Aniba Mande
Main Street
Mandes
Andrew Veto
Clarence Street
Fourth Precinct
Mandle
Manden
St. Cea Ht
Levenson
Coroner Probes Fatal Crash Involving Bank Official
Preliminary investigation by Coroner John J. Phelan into the Hillside drive crash that killed Frank N. Benham, assistant cashier at First National Bank since 1913, found a steering knuckle break. Benham died instantly when his car wrecked after crashing a stone wall and embankment. Three other occupants escaped serious injury. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Read Memorial chapel with burial in Mountain Grove.
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Frank N. Benham
Flrst National Bank
Hillside
Greenfield
John J. Phelan
Tha County
Mia
John &. Bryant
Newhlaven
Misa Nancy Smith
New York
Robert BR. Adams
Southport
Read Memorial Chapel
Willian Horace Day
The
United Church
Mountain Grove
Mutinous Palatinate Troops Suppressed by French Forces
French colored troops aided by French and Separatist shock units quelled a mutiny by separatist troops occupying Speyer’s government buildings. Mutineers, demanding higher pay and rations, were captured, chained, and confined in the building’s cellar after leaders fled to barracks.
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Berlin
Speyer
Palatinate
Finland Three Man Team Wins 1924 Olympic Crown
Finland led the speed skating events at the Winter Olympics with Thunberg and Skutta ch of Finland winning the 1500 and 3000 meter races and Trun-jack taking distance titles. Norway claimed some events while the United States failed to medal in most races as Jentra w claimed the 500 meter sprint in 44 seconds and Binks placed sixth in the 6000 meters. Thunberg named real champion for his effortless speed and multiple victories.
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Vhamonix
France
Associated Press
Finland
Norway
United States
Charies Jewtraw
Lake Placid
Thunberg
Skutuabh
Pennis
Finjland
Nerwa
Sweden
Norwegias
Hebesunt
Satie
Amero
Jen~ Traw
Binks
Thunberg Real
Thundere
Skuttack OD Thunberg
Interran Skating Union
Sarazen
California
Stretford Legion
M. H
Gene McCann
Banquet of Bridgeport
Germanie Hall
Firpo
Harry Wills
Blue Sunday Idea the Sermon Calls Blue Sundays Nonsense
Dr. Chester C. Marshall of the First Methodist Church declares blue Sunday agitation to be sheer nonsense and a bugaboo. He argues that laziness and excess on Saturdays and Sundays create the blues, while attending church with proper preparation and spiritual reading can renew energy and lift Sunday mood.
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Chester C. Marshall
First Methodist Church
Ham
City Jobs Coming to Ten Veterans
Ten members of the Ex-Service Men's Political Party were promised city positions within days. Johnn T Elliano, vice president, said he presented the names to Mayor Behrens and that the mayor assured placements. Joseph J Devine denied action was taken and stated the executive committee had made recommendations last Thursday.
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Johnn T Elliano
Vic
Eliano
F. Wiliam Behrens
Behrens
Wihane
Jaterday
Joseph J. Devine
Ellinao
Fiume Becomes Italian Soil Treaty Signals New Border
Premier Mussolini and M Pachitch sign a treaty making Fiume Italian land. After signing they promote lasting friendship and a future commercial pact. The accord allows Jugoslavia to reduce its army from 119000, easing tensions in the region.
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Associated Press
Mussolini
M. Pachitech
M. Nihiteh
Jugo-Slivia
Fiume
M. Pachitch
M. Nidenitch
Adriati
Jugo-Slava
Brotherhood Address by Rev Craft Draws City Lodges
Rev Ernest J Craft spoke at Christ Episcopal church on brotherhood. He warned against mores that pace youth and urged universal brotherhood to ease world tensions and industrial strife. Over 200 Odd Fellows marched to the church for his address on brotherhood.
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Ernest J. Craft
Chr
Episcopal Church
Me. Craft
America
Craft
Fort
Odd Fellow
Broad Street
Fire at Stratford Post Office Wrecks Building and Tests Hydrants
Stratford fire officials estimate a $30 000 loss with insurance coverage. Fire destroyed the Selfeck Building housing the post office as ice encrusted walls stood. Investigation blames old 2 1 2 inch hydrants for low pressure. newer 4 inch hydrants improved water flow. Firemen faced extreme cold and limited equipment, aided by Bridgeport volunteers to prevent spread to nearby homes.
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Stratford
Allen D. Judson
Selfeck
Center School
Corral
Consonsua
Judson
William Anthony
Ralph Brien
Harry Blood
John Osborne
Spectatora
Dean
Selleck
Public Safety
Bridgeport Department Uy
Bridgeport
Heartale
Daniel E. Johnson
Burns
Engine Co. No. 6
Chemical Co. No
Local Residents Jest and Jokes Stir City Debate
The clashing views of Rev J Craft Merritt on bonuses to veterans spark a heated letter exchange while local events unfold. A bowling accident claims Mrs Jennie Mixer Morria and several disturbances at a moving event draw police attention. City job assurances for veterans surface amid varied comment from Behrens and Pombarden. Coroner Phelan investigates the avenue linked to a fatal auto crash.
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J Craft
Merritt
Jennie Mixer Morria
Brooklawn
United Church Forum
Phelan
Arenue
Nell Benham
Posen
Calinly
Boy
Ongress Street
Lyon Terrace
Zee
Mercury
Chester
Marshall
Stratford
Norwalk
Wilton
New Canaan
Tnited States Civil Service Board
New Haven
Beuw
Waterbury
Thomaston
MacDonald urges neutral strip on Rhine frontier
Premier MacDonald of England proposed via Belgium an internationalized Rhine frontier with a neutral strip under the League of Nations to guarantee France's security. The plan would create a barrier and may pave the way to revising Versailles, discussed in a secret conference with Belgium's envoy and Paris talks with Poincare.
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Paris
MacDonald
England
MacDonald Hhild
Ante Bascador
London
Mac- Donald
Belgium
France
Jaspar
Bruscela
Poincare
Atig
Seek Assailant in Woman's Street Killing in Waterbury
Police pursue a killer after Mrs Theresa Tacaresko of 454 East Street New Haven died from a knife wound to the jaw received on South Main Street in Waterbury during a street brawl. Witness George Accra is held as material witness while two men Ernest Nelson and Patrick J. O'Neil were detained but released.
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Waterbury
Theresa Tacaresko
Rosie Yadoresto
East Street
New Haven
C. W. S. Frost
Thin City
George Accra
de Went
Rocco
Iacaresko
Florence
Kcaresko
South Main Street
Wiests
Jacatesko
Ernest Nelson
Patrick J. O'Neil
Daytora
Boy Hart Driver Held For Crash Near City Center
Gustav Manonier nine, of 20 Highland avenue 28 St Vincent's hospital in serious condition with a concussion and lesser injuries after being struck while crossing Congress at Beet at Lyon terrace yesterday morning. Frank Grywalski of Wallfield driver of the car was arrested and released on $1,000 bond for reckless driving. Pasquale Pringleo of 192 Hurd avenue under observation at St Vincent's after being run down on YWequonnock street at Maplewood avenue by Dr Robert Keane. Pringleo's condition was said to be fairly good.
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Gustav Manonier
Highland Avenue
St Vincent
Congress
Beet
Lyon Terrace
Frank Grywalski
Wallfield
Bonda
Pasquale Pringleo
Hurd Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Yvequonnock
Maplewood Avenue
Robert Keane
Vphiliableo
Prominent Woman Dies in Bowling Match at Club
Jenny Mixer Morris widow of Louis S Morris dies after a heart attack during a lively bowling match at Brooklyn Country Club following a dinner party. A 60 year old active charity worker connected with the Red Cross and Helpers, she leaves son Dudley Mixer Morris and daughter in law, and sister in law Mrs William Hincks. Funeral at Marina Park Home. burial Mountain Grove Cemetery.
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Broooklawn Country Club
Jenny Mixer
Morris
Louis Sheldom Morris
Morrin
William T. Hincks
Edgar W. Bassick
Creneva
Illinois
Albert Mixer
University of Rochester
Louis
Morrie
Moria
The
Helpere
Red Cross
Home Service Section
Baptic
Dudley Mixer Morris
Mra Rober
Marshal Morria
Milford
Marina Park
Burts
Mountain Grove
Presidential directive on Naval oil case to be acted within 24 hours
White House confirms immediate presidential and Senate action on the Naval oil inquiry with a plan to appoint 24 special council members from both parties to prosecute any fraud. Senate leader Walsh proposes annulment suits and swift prosecutions, while the Doheny offer to convey court proceedings to the government is reviewed by the investigating committee.
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OPL
Reed
Walsh
Senate
Coolidge
Presnier MacDonald
Rhine
Flime
Italian Soil As Treaty Jn
King-Iike
Moscow
Princesa Yolanda
Italy
Paris
Liberty Bondaubtef
Northwest
Washington
Congress
Associated Press
Naval Oil I
Lutton
Montana
Doheny
Naval Reserve
White House
Potomac
Benatar
Scientist admits bounds of proof on creation at forum
Professor Richard Lull faced a barrage of questions after his lecture on Warfare between Science and Theology at the United Shareh community forum. He conceded scientists cannot prove the earth’s creation was not divine, noting the debate centers on human evolution rather than animate origins. Genesis is a narrative from ancient Hebrew belief suited to a less advanced era.
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Richard 8. Lull
United Shareh Community Forum
Lull
Waa
Thomaston Block Destroyed By Fire
Thomaston January 17 Fire started in a cellar store occupied by George Krallis in Lewia Litman block destroying the two story frame building. Property and stock damage about 50000 dollars. Firemen fought five hours to contain the blaze and prevent spread to adjacent structures.
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Thomaston
George Krallis
Lewia Litman
Boiler Explodes at Chicago Hospital Scaring Patients
A boiler explosion at a Chicago hospital on 696 N Austin Ave sent patients fleeing in sheets as debris shattered walls and windows. About 350 people were affected with over a hundred in panic on the streets before staff could regain control. A nurse and ward staff worked amid the chaos while power and phone lines were disrupted.
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Chicago
Scoreaents
Atreeta
Pital
Austin
Margaret Caselbine
North
Lombard Avenue
Wien
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Frank No 6 Engine Company
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