Woman's Plea Fails In New York Murder Trial
In New York on March 7 Paulette Salud es, an 86 year old French woman, is found guilty of murdering insurance broker Oscar Martelliere. She attempted suicide on the Bridge of Sighs and later tried to injure herself in her cell. The widow of the slain man, clutching her six year old daughter, collapsed in court as the verdict was pronounced.
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Bridge of Sighs
One Dead in Fire and Several Missing in Pittsburgh
A late night blaze destroyed a four story brick building in Pittsburgh whose first two floors housed a Tangt shot store. One unidentified man died after leaping from a third story window. Several others were injured by flying glass or in leaps to escape. Property loss estimated at 125000 dollars.
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Probate Court Honors Beardsley With Brief Interim Closure
Probate court paused business yesterday between two and four o'clock to observe the funeral of Judge Morris Beach Beardsley, a former head of the court. The closure honored his memory.
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Plane Falls Drowns Two Naval Officers Near Gibbs Town
Philadelphia March 7 Lieu tenant Robert M Farrar a naval aviator and Stephen F Sullivan his mechanic were drowned when their seaplane fell into icy waters of the Delaware River off Gibbs town New Jersey seven miles south of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
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Philadelphia Navy Yard
Daylight Saving Follies Of 1923 Rehearsal In Judiciary Committee
Hartford March 7 Connecticut legislature rehearsed the Daylight Saving Follies of 1923 before the judiciary committee. New actors join the Standard Time League notables. humor targets time laws, rube acts, and a 1928 bid inspires satire as Rep Lillibridge pushes a daylight saving bill while lawmakers debate standard time rules and enforcement across state departments.
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Local cold spell boosts coal applications at firehouses
In Westport the board of finance sets a 16.6 mill tax rate for town operations, the highest in years. Nathan Goldy is freed after his wife posts a cash bond. Meter thefts linger as 50 cash boxes are looted in Black Rock. A Bridgeport man reports a severe fire causing 80 000 dollars in damage in Ansonia. Police seize whiskey and a loaded gun in a Hast Main Street saloon raid, arresting owner and bartender.
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Winter Grips City Amid Strong Northwest Gale
Winter continues to grip the city aided by a strong northwest gale causing icy conditions and transportation delays. Trains faced snags on the New York New Haven Hartford line but overall operations continued. Rescue and street crews cleared snow with snowplows and automatic sleet cutters as several hundred workers aided by city departments. Boston and Northern New England saw heavy snowfall and high winds, with three deaths reported in New York City and widespread transit disruptions.
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Interior of Beach Cottage Damaged by Fire
Joseph M Bedell owned cottage at 9 Teach Avenue Walnut Benen suffered a severe interior fire from an overheated oil stove. Occupant woke from dogs barking, suffered burns while attempting to extinguish flames. Treated by Dr George S Byn law. transferred to Milford hospital. Fire damage about 500 dollars. one room found with dust and possible smoldering materials.
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Front Is Itown
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British Cabinet Member Resigns in Labor Move
London May 7 Associated Press Toby Waller Hills resigns from government after byelection defeat. Labor and Socialist parties of Belgium and France invited to London to discuss parliamentary tactics amid Ruhr reparations concerns. Reichstag debate supports Chancellor Cuno while calls for understanding with France resurface. Sabotage report notes 140 yards of Essen bound line torn up. French troops advance to tighten control of Cologne customs posts as British bridgehead shifts.
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Bodies of Sheriffs Slain by Moonshiners Near Franklin Town
In Ranklintown La bodies of Deputy Sheriff Wasley Crain and Willey Pierce were found buried in a shallow grave eight miles east of the town after being killed during a capture by moonshiners. A cow carcass covered Crain and Pierce lay eighteen inches deep in mud. John Murphy and Gideon Rastror are named in custody. authorities say they confessed.
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Nathan Goldy freed as wife posts cash bond headline
Nathan Goldy held in county jail since last Friday on a bench warrant from Judge John V.P. Kellogge of the Superior Court charging thefts of automobiles. His wife Frances T. Goldy posted a cash bond of 2800 with Clerk Fred W. Tracy, enabling his release. Singer and Nathan’s younger brother Harold remain jailed on bonds of 8000 and 17500 respectively for related theft charges. Singer secured by 25000 encumbrance but was not released. The trio had been slated for a U.S. hearing on transport of stolen cars under the Dyer Act, continued for a month, with pleas of not guilty entered.
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Savoy Street
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Frances T. Goldy
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Sherif Simeon Pease
Sanger
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Hugh Df. Lavery
Jairfeld
Fresh Cash Box Invasion Hits Bridgeport Meters
Unidentified men raid Bridgeport Gaslight meters, with about 60 cash boxes stolen in two weeks. Basements in Black Rock houses report robberies using duplicate keys, as authorities vow action and a $100 reward for arrests. Public notices urge residents to call police on suspicious activity.
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Water as a Substitute for Coal and Common Misconceptions
A compact guide outlines scientific facts on using water responsibly and debunking common myths. It pairs practical health considerations with environmental implications and highlights how everyday choices affect energy use and public welfare.
Plans to send American Negroes to Ruhr revealed
New York dispatch reports Harry V. Dougherty announced plans to ship between 2500 and 5900 American Negro miners to the Ruhr coal fields seized by France. He claimed 500 non union miners from West Virginia would sail March 15 aboard the Orduna, with more shipments to follow. Secretary Hughes and the French embassy denied knowledge of or involvement in the plan.
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Cops raid cafe leads to multiple liquor and gun charges
Police entered Jogeth Lombardo’s cafe on Main Street where staff allegedly stored liquor in a sink. Lombardo and Chulsseppi Decrescanti faced liquor violation charges. Lombardo carried a loaded revolver and faced concealed weapon charges. Bonds were set, with prior fines noted. Separate arrests followed on drunkenness and other offenses as Second precinct cops seized bottles from private homes.
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Republicans allege Lavery seeks police payroll power
Republican leaders attack Democratic Council president William J. Lavery after a manifesto tying police promotions to aldermanic approval for pay raises. They cite five needed patrolmen, a $9,000 base expense for five officers, and insist the move is political and unnecessary given police commission recommendations.
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Republicans of Danbury to Hold Primaries Friday
Danbury Republicans set a caucus Friday night in the Republic club rooms to nominate city and ward candidates. A. Shelton Davenport and Alderman Sterling H. Panton are potential mayor nominees. renomination bids include Charles E. Anthes Ernest Batley George A. Stott William Gilotti and others across wards with several incumbents seeking renomination.
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Harding to golf far from snows on Florida cruise
President Harding continued his Florida vacation on March 7 while cruising the Atlantic coast aboard the sailing yacht Palmetto and considering another round of golf ashore. Advisers reported the vessel was the Pioneer the Horseboat used for the trip as Mrs Harding joined him on the cruise.
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Defeated Candidate Distances The Cuff Backing
Danbury March 7 D Frank Stevens defeated for the Democratic mayoral nomination last Monday by James Cuff issued a statement saying he was not quoted correctly by the Danbury News in its primaries report about supporting Cuff He would not discuss his attitude toward the successful candidate for publication and offered no comment on running independently or opposing Cuff in the city election.
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Prisoner Charged With Evading Railroad Fare
Jacob Barsh nick of 2450 Ma street was arrested yesterday by railroad detectives on a charge of evading railroad fare. He allegedly offered a ticket commutation book issued by the New Haven railroad company. He was released on bonds of $60 for appearance in city court this morning.
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Oty Court
Building Permits Valued at 1900 Issued by Commissioners
At the recent Building Commissioners meeting, three building permits totaling 1900 were issued. The projects include a remodel of a single family house at 383 Myrtle Avenue for N. R. Sochovit, a frame garage at 150 Fairview Avenue for B. Janawie, and a two car garage at 131 Aldine Avenue for Miller and Jorden.
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Raiders Bomb Irish Tax Office
A landing raid exploded at the door of the income tax office in Beresford place this morning. Detective Patrick Kelly was killed and the office wrecked. Adjoining property including the offices of the National Railwaymen's union was damaged by the blast. Kelly came to the door when raiders knocked and was blown to pieces.
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