Forbes and Thompson Found Guilty of Plot to Cheat Government
In Chicago on January 30, Charles R Forbes former Veterans Bureau head and John W Thompson St Louis contractor were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the government through hospital contract collusion. The jury deliberated nearly six hours and a new trial motion was set for February 4. Prosecutors cited a $5 000 cash payment as an overt act. Both men indicated they may appeal or seek a new trial.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Charles R. Forbes
United States Veterans’ Bureau
John W. Thompson
St. Louis
Wee
Mla
Carpenter
Forbes
Fonmer
United States Veterans Weather Bureau
Kia Asaoelate
Thomipton
Page
Gaston B Meany
Tuatee Department
Turner Lw Yar
Felder
Page L
Connecticut
New York
Government Drops War Fraud Case Against Crowell
The Federal government on January 30 announced it abandons the war fraud prosecution of Benedict Crowell, former assistant secretary of war, and six other defendants. The decision follows a Supreme Court appeal ruling and leaves related defendants unnamed. officials gave no future course.
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Washington
Benedict Crowell
Cleveland
Tie Fee Son of
Morriiing
Columbia Supreme Court
Crowell
Wee Mortan
Tuttle
Boston
Willlim A Starrett
New York
Chinens
Dundoff
Clair Foster
Companie
Starrett
John H. Mou Gibbons
Biltimore
Chiazo
James
Springfiel
Bedleval Grand Jury
United States
Ur Assya
No Dona
Means and Felder Convicted in Conspiracy Case
GASTON B. MEANS and FELDER were found guilty of conspiring to obstruct justice. Means is fined 10,000 dollars and sentenced to two years in a federal prison in Atlanta, with Felder fined 10,000 dollars and given no prison term. Judge Lindley postponed later sentencing for secretary Elmer W. Jarnecke to June 30. Both Means and Jarnecke had prior bootlegging conspiracy convictions and face appeals.
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New York
Gaston B. Means
Department of Justice
William J. Burdy
Atlanta
Todiy
jJury
Thomas Waelder
Means
Lindley
Felder
Elmer W. Jarnecke
Khown
Jarnecke
Welder
Aml Megas
Jarbeckke
Durnecke
Lindley Todas
Dogs racing to bring serum to stricken Alaskans
Nome reports diphtheria threat with fifty to sixty people affected as Nome mayor George Maynard estimates six to nine hundred residents at risk. Anti-toxin bound for Nome from Nenana reached Ruby and moved toward Kaltag to reach affected areas. Undefeated dog Sleppalla is mentioned as a notable North Arctic dog, with historical race times cited.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Cissociated Press
Nenana
Ruby
Kaltag
Kalli
Leonard Sappalla
Rudy
Nome
Nena Vas
Howe
Kellogg Farewell Dinner Marks London Departure
Kellogg was feted at a farewell dinner in London before leaving as ambassador to France. Guests included Winston Churchill and other prominent figures from Britain, Italy, Belgium and France, plus numerous military and political leaders. The event celebrated Kellogg’s anticipated role and praised his broad outlook as he prepares to depart.
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Kellogg
London
Tee Pheims
Frink
Killog
TeheIng
Ariene
St Feniss
Seentary
Siolesson
Tortunchon Way
Wales
Winston Churchill
Belgrim
Italy
France
MM Kellogg
Othe Pont
Senate Passes Postal Pay Bill Despite House Rejection
Washington Jan 30 The Senate approved the postal pay and rate increase bill by 70 to 6 after House leaders said they would seek its return arguing it is revenue raising legislation. An amendment cut the parcel post service charge from two to one cent, expected to raise about $9 million in revenue and $68.9 million in annual expenditures for salaries. Senate and House leaders clashed over initiation, with Moses noting the projected revenue and McKellar opposing the change.
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Washington
Senate
House
Tne
Korah
Brookhart
Norbeck
Norris
Glasa
Harrison
Swangon
Underwood
House Post Office Committee
Longworth
Ohio
Garret
Tennessee
Coulings
Moses
New Hampshire
Incrganes
Tewan
McKellar
Democrat
Bonding capacity rises as 1924 grand list tops 294 million
The 1924 bonding grand list, fixed by the Board of Assessors, totals 294,225,033 a rise of 13,721,875 over 1923 and 9,838,456 over 1922. Taxable grand list stands at 259,766,877 a drop of 4,220,708 from the amended 1923 list. Officials expect modest cuts to the final rate with hearings to begin Monday.
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Board of Assessors
Asessors
Joseph I Weller
Board of Relief
Wiliam Behrens
Fealy
Lawrence J. G
New York Stunned by Worst Traffic Jam in 35 Years
Manhattan Island faced a land and sea blockade as a storm snarled travel across New York. Wind and snow delayed trains from the Century and Broadway Limited, with some runs 4 to 30 hours late. Ice floes clogged rivers and bays paused harbor steamers while officials warned of large passenger refunds and elevated costs to lenders and railroads.
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New York
Manhattan Island
Poetene
New England
Southland
Manhattan
Long Island Sound
Twentieth Century Limited
New York Centralines
Broadway Limited
Pennsylvania
Grand Central Terminal
New Haven
Hatford
New York Central
Lower Bay
Ecamuters
New Jersey
Staten Island
Brooklyn
Jersey
North River
Manhattay
Staten
Lawyer Weeps At Disbarment Trial In Fairfield County
Weeping attorney I Philp Slavatsky appeared before Judge John W Banks in Superior Court as the state moving party sought disbarment over alleged misconduct. He admitted all charges including withholding funds as trustee and pressuring a man to perjure himself while noting restitution was made. The case proceeded with testimony and further proceedings to address the misconduct claims.
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I. Philp Slavatsky
John W. Banks
Caievance
Fairfield County
Judean Banks
Slavatsky
Wiliam H. Conley, Jr
Mr. Slavalsky
New Haven
Bridgeport
Canaan
Vutgett
Board of Re
Bez
Exchange Club
State
Four Robbed by Bandits One Near Center of City
Victims of a city gang were robbed in separate street and home attacks last night. Miss Cecelia O Callahan, 815 State street, fought off a pursuer on John Street after cashing a money order, the assailant fleeing with a purse containing around 390. A second report says Joe Apgok, 61, of 18 Garden street, was assaulted as two men hid behind a door in his kitchen. Police investigate these John Street and Garden Street incidents. details appear on Page Two.
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Bie
Cecelia O'Callahan
State Street
John Street
No 1
J Anan
Miss O'Callahan
Miss O'Valahan
Cannon Street
Rallie
Miss O'Callaghan
Joe Apgok
Garden Street
Fez Adds Distinctive Note To Colors at Shrine Ball
Fez adorned Shrine nobles mingle with guests at Pyramid Temple NAOM ball attended by about 2 900 dancers. Potentate William Parker welcomes visitors from New York Massachusetts Connecticut as Pyramid band and orchestras provide continuous music through the evening. Memory of other dinners noted. committee includes Atwater Cantwell Sechwar Christie Ko Eccles. Continued on Page Fifteen.
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Fez
Stratfield
Pyramid Temple
Shriners
Sirafield
Syoilax
William J3
Parker
Pointy
New York State
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Earl P. Livermore
Morocco
Jacksonsite
Florida
Pyramid Band
Stannard
New Haven
Wred Atwater
Frank B Cantwell
John G Sec
Blodgett Plans Overhaul Of Bridgeport Tax Board
State Tax Commissioner William H Blodgett endorses a tentative charter amendment to overhaul Bridgeport taxes. A new Board of Apportionment would appoint a tax collector, tax attorney, and six year tax assessor, abolishing the present Board of Relief. A substitute bill may adjust details while preserving core aims to centralize assessment and collection duties.
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Board of Relief
Bridgeport
Sqanare
Houge
William H. Blodgett
Howard &. Challenger
Albert E. Lavery
Lair- Held
Blodgett
Senate
William A. Redden
Board of Apportionment
Ghaliba
Tax Board
Challenger
Lavery
Board of Assessors
Ely
Gasoline Prices Jump Again To New High
Gasoline reaches a third price increase this month with a 24-cent per gallon rate at city stations. Standard, Gulf, Humble, and Atlantic refiners raised prices by one cent per gallon, while Gulf is expected to follow suit. Tank wagon prices rise to 24 1/2 cents. the move is part of recent increases dating from January 1. New York and other states report similar adjustments across major oil firms.
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Standard QU
Volvutine
Tejas
Atlantic Refining
Gulf Refining Company
New York
New Jersey
Indiana
Gulf of Company
Humble of and
New England
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Sinclair Crugo Oi Purchasing Company
Texas Company
New Enforcement Act Aims to Starve Bootleggers in Assembly
Hartford draft of a refreshed state enforcement act, prepared under Chief Justice Wheeler, seeks to cripple bootleggers by criminalizing purchases of intoxicants and penalizing buyers and conveyers alike. The measure aims to deter demand, with penalties extending to those aiding bootleggers in transit or sale.
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Wheeler
Onty
Stamford Court
Young
Hickey
Kenealy
Bridgeport
Justice Wheeler
Hartford
Senate
Cronin
George W. Wheeler
Ale
Corn
Submarine rescues drowning seaman off Thimble Shoals
The submarine V-1 off Thimble Shoals in freezing darkness on January 20 spotted a flare and rescued a delirious, nearly naked seaman clinging to a barrel. He had fallen overboard from the British steamer Hucerle and was taken ashore at Cape Henry for treatment.
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Washington
Thimble Shoals
Nav Department
Picking
Hucerle
Ife
Cape Henry
Dies in Snow After Dining With Gary
Pittsburgh January 30. George A Benny president of the Benaltte Company was found dead in the snow after a dinner for Ely et al Gary last night He was years old and it was believed overexertion from walking through the snow caused his death
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Pittsburgh
George A. Benny
Benaltte Company
Ely Et ST Gary
Benny
Alany
Veille
New French Envoy Tells Nations to Pay Material Debts
Washington reports the new French ambassador Emile Deboner declares at his White House credential ceremony that nations must discharge material debts. He recalls French aid to America during the Revolution and World War, and Coolidge echoes the idea. Deboner’s first act includes laying a wreath for an unnamed ally, signaling gratitude and alliance.
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Washington
Dent Coolidge
Emile Dener
White House
America
France
Coolidge
Vince
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Veterans’ Bureau
Mortimer
Easby-Smith
Colonel Forbes
George A. Carpenter
Niin
Justice Department
Sifferne
Diphtheri
Plage
Norha
George Maynard
Congress
Severn
Holdup Man
Legislature
Coon
Roy KE. Clark
Louise Spence
Fairfield
Milford
Norwalk Council
Ansonia
Terby Board of
Shelton
Stratford
Beeton
State Department of Education
Danbury Normal School
KHS
Paul Berlenbach
Tommy Gibbone
Barney Snider
Gordon Munce
Nurml
Caldy
Plant
Ring
Estelle Taylor
Senator Cronin
Tegwera
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le Alweye Mariike
Daeschner
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