Trans Oceanic Radiograms Doubted as Real Success
Doubts were voiced by Professor J A Flemming on the commercial viability of wireless telephony between Britain and the United States. He warned of atmospheric interference and time-zone issues that hinder conversation, noting the need for absolute clarity and reliability for business use. The British Post Office experiments have not yet reached a commercial standard but expect improvement with further testing.
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Marcy
Great Britain
United States
J A Flemming
England
Flemming
America
Faslane
Mani
Ofice
Watchman Describes Double Killing in New Jersey Yard
In Jersly City New Jersey March 2 a watchman testified about the alleged killing of brothers Andrew and Joseph Iskra by Dock L Stone Lehigh Valley railroad detective The witness said he saw boys stealing coke from a car then returning and Stone firing two shots as the youths fled Stone later told authorities he acted after the boys made menacing gestures Patrolman Owen also testified that Joseph Iskra identified Stone as his shooter during examination in the yard
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Jersly City
N. J
Andrew
Joseph Iskra
Bayonne
N J
Dock L. Stone
Lehigh Valley Railroaad
John Rupp
Etone
Ingeph Iskra
Rupp
Stone
Iskra Brothers
Joseph Owen
Starving Couple Recounts Snowbound Ordeal Near Westwood
Sacramento couple Mr and Mrs J H Reeder endured ten days trapped in snow to the west of Westwood, starving and unable to eat shoe leather though shelter arrived after rescue. Mrs Reeder begins nourishment in hospital as Mr Reeder recovers by mobility and exercise.
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Sacramento
Cal
Sacramento Bee
Weatwood
J. H Reeder
Westwood
Mra Reeder
Governor Reappoints Men for Humane Work
Hartfort March 2 1aAP Governor Trumbull today named W Parker Seeley of Bridgeport a prosecuting officer for the Connecticut Humane Society and TWenry Guichard of Bridgeport a special posseman for the same body Both terms run two years A $4860 treasury grant was for the soldiers Home at Noroton and a $1000 requisition was approved for the adjutant general to equip the state militia with uniforms
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George M Cole
Natal
Permanent Guard Proposed for Unknown Soldier at Arlington
Washington March 2. A permanent guard over the tomb of the unknown soldier is urged in Congress by Representative Furlow. The plan calls for a guard of World War veterans with perpetual pay, maintained day and night, and a bugler to sound taps each evening at sundown.
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Washington
Alling- Inn
Congress
Legon
Furlow
Minnesota
Drew Plans Return to Stage After Long Hiatus
New York March 2 AP John Drew, a leading exponent of polite comedy, plans to return to the stage as soon as a suitable vehicle is found. He has no specific play in mind, only a good one, and is currently living a leisurely life in a Broadway hotel while the theatre season continues. He comments on current Broadway stars, praising several as strong talents while noting there are no new Booths or Jeffersons.
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York
Mar
Ile
John Drew
Draw
Easthampton
Long Island
Broadway
Jefersons
Jeffersons
Ann Handing
Jane Cowl
Laurette Taylor
Ina Clare Madge Kennedy
Noel Award
Salmon Recovers Back in Westport
DARTFORT March 2 AP State Comptroller Wrederiek MI Mal mon has recovered from the liness which interrupted the regularity of his visita to the capitol for the past few weeks He was at his office today. He has sublet jus apartment on Washington street and with the coming of spying he will resume his residence at his home in Weath port.
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Dartfort
Wrederiek MI Malmon
Capitol
Washington Street
Weathport
Codicil to Wilcox Will Triggers Trust Ruling Request
A codicil to the will of Ella Wheeler Wilcox prompts Mechanics Bank as executors to seek a court ruling on a trust clause. It contemplates an 1100+ dollar fund for Ruth and Elizabeth Lombard of New Britain with conditions based on age and marriage. Ruth turned twenty-one January ? and seeks her share, while trustees ask if payments should wait for the other sister’s twenty first birthday or shift to brothers and other siblings if one sister dies.
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NEW Iaven
Hla Wheeler Wilcox
Ro? Mechanics Bank
Ruth
Elizabeth Lomhard
New Britain
Ruth Lomhard
Bani
Slot machines ruled illegal by state’s attorney in New London
State's Attorney Arthur M Brown says slot machines seized in Stoington raids are illegal and could carry up to a $200 fine. He defines a slot device as one taking money with the intent to obtain more value, noting the Stornglon machines are confiscated as of that date.
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New London
March
Stoington
York
Arthur M Tirown
Btate
Brown
Stornglon
Delegates to Present Farm Relief Views to President
Delegates from eleven Midwestern states, guided by Des Moines conference instructions, will present their farm relief views to the president tomorrow. They have one hour with the president starting at 10:30, then meet Secretary of Agriculture Jardine at his office following the White House conference.
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Washington
Des Moines
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