Fire men battle Stamford blaze injuring six rescued by police
A three hour double alarm fire at 492 494 Main Street Stamford confined to the basement of a paint shop and spread to the first floor of a six family tenement. Police officers rescued six smoke overwhelmed occupants and several firemen were overcome. Damage estimated at 10 000 in property and 7 000 in other items. Traffic on Main Street tied up during the blaze.
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Stamford
Main Street
Candi Dor Stefi Botian
George McCarthy
Legeant McCarthy
Louis Schlechweg
William Gardener
Charles Wells
Amy
Wells
Gardener
Anil Svhetrenwek
Mether
Offic Schlechweg
Mary Ferguson
Grace Wrachlich
John Nolan
Idingis
Conditi
Birth Control Bureau Plans in Geneva New York
Plans have been made for a permanent birth control bureau in Geneva Switzerland. Dr CAC TV, president of the International Neota nmalthusian and Wirth Centre conference, announced this to foster year round contact for birth control movements across interested countries. Jerduittie, president of the University of Michigan, said the seventh conference would be held in Geneva August 25 to 27 before the League of Nations assembly, with round table groups on ethics sociology and biology. The drive aims for an international viewpoint on population policy amid varying national efforts and debates.
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New York
Lirth Cineral Beveau
Geneva
Switzerland
CAC. TV
Iud
Jerduittie
University of Michigan
International Organization
Malleva
de Falttle
Austria
Moiland
Norway
Swedensland
Japan
Tidue
United States
Federal
Commission On
Little Geil Fle
Pete Dep
Antan Niuet
Former Bootleg King Despairs of Dry Law Reform
Emanuel Kessler once New York bootleg king indicted for falsifying tax returns says he disposed of 3 850 000 worth of liquor in a single trip from Europe. He claims free traders papers let him unload cargo anywhere on the North American coast and smuggled the entire haul into New Jersey. He doubts repeal is possible amid politicians and profiteers.
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W York
Mareh
CAI
Emanuel HH
Mannie) Kessler
New York
Europe
Colliers Week
Yamburs, Geremany
Free Traders
North American
New Jersey
Many seek position in Bhenyfan and deaths linger
Bridgeport readers learn of political candidacies in Bhenyfan as Prades remivtion follows death of Leusy XNI born. Obscure page references note funeral attendance, board appointments, and local civic actions alongside reports of a fire death near the Housatonic river and a string of public notices across counties.
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Bridgeport
Prades
Leusy Xni
Ter
Davis Fangaly
Palted Patriote Socielies, Inc
Health Board
Mary
Meanie Kells
State
State and Fatreteld
Housatonie River
St. Patrik’s
Milford
Stratford
Valifiek Lancheon
Valifiek Lancheon Cluh Todas
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Freude
Haw Vise
Tor
United States Court
Rlar
Maison Wilt
Ergage Miller
Ayres
Lyco Ehitts
Puge
Wes Pollo
Funeral for accused slayer's mother to be held at local church
The funeral for Mrs Pasqualina Antonuccio, mother of Leonard Antonuccio who is sought in the death of his wife Mrs Mis Gerak Antonuccio, will be at 8:45 a.m. from her home 672 Pembroke Street and at St. Mary's Church with a high mass of requiem. Burial follows at St. Michael's Cemetery. Mrs Antonuccio died Sunday night after suffering a shock when she learned of her son's alleged crime and the subsequent death of her daughter-in-law from wounds inflicted by Leonard.
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Pasqualina Antonuccio
Leonard Antonuccio
Mis. Gerak Antonuccio
Penbroke Street
Tantmiraw
Mary's Tcureh
St. Michael's Cemetery
Alts
Antonncco
Two Shaft Explosions Trap 58 Miners in West Virginia
A double explosion at Crab Orchard Development Co. shafts 5 and 6 near Meeles West Virginia traps 58 miners. Initial reports say 2 killed, 40 rescued, 16 are entombed with fate unknown for some, rescue efforts launched toward Eccles and nearby towns.
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Cales
W. Va
Roanoke
Crab Grehard Company
Meeles
W. Vas
TREN
Fimes
Omces
Heeles
Blugvield
Myvell
Eccles
Crab Orchard Development Company
Inglish
Mire
Dle
Beckley
Robert Jarbie
Mining Department
Jambie
Mount Liepe
Iecles
Four jurors picked in Marshall trial in Philadelphia
Examination of 31 talesmen whittled to four jurors for the trial of David J. Marshall, charged with killing Mins Anna May Dietrich last January and dismembering the body. Mrs. Marshall’s absence was noted as her husband’s attorney cites a recent letter to explain she stayed away. Letty Dietrich, twelve, is in hospital recovering from an operation.
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Philadelphia
Ala
David J. Marshall
Marshall
Mins
Anna May Dietrich
Murder Trial News Pressed Despite Court Order
Newspapers across Hanrock County published portions of testimony in the Jesse Payre murder trial despite a court order. The trial moved quickly with the state resting and Payre taking the stand, while attorneys discussed potential publication bans for testimony in other trials.
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Stangorts County Court Room
Roy St. Louis
Mi Mareh
Hanrock
Jesse Wavere
F. St. Dooui
Trukge
Walter A. White
New Orleans
White
Nema
Carl Marshall
Alr
Russell
Walter Tex
Bay St. Louis
Jesse Payre
Screen Star's Liaison with Publisher to Cost $200000
New York jury awards $200000 in a suit by Eugene V. Brewster against actress Cor Palmer for alienation of affection. Palmer, once living with Brewster, resisted leaving his home and later moved to Morristown New Jersey with Brewster’s wife and child in a controversial arrangement. The trial, begun last year, concluded with a verdict on damages after Palmer’s contested role.
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Corliss Palmer
Eugene V Brewster
New York
Mareth
Cor Palmer
Screen Wet Now
Hollywood
Cal
Eugene V. Brewster
Wrvin Supreme Court
Wleaner
Brewster
Brewsley
Cor
Trily
Palmer
Jaxtendd
India
Iewster
Miss Dpalmier
Morristown
XL. J
Readers to Vote on Modifying Prohibition Act
The public will vote in a straw poll alongside major papers to gauge sentiment on the repeal or modification of the Prohibition Act. The ballot asks if voters favor or oppose curing the sale of light wines and beer, with results to be shared with national newspapers. Citizens must sign with name and address to prevent multiple votes.
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Post and Telegram
United States
Congress
Dennis Kelly Renamed Sealer in Twelfth District
Behrens announced after Dennis Twelfth district reappointment as sealer of weights and measures for three years beginning April. Sealer Kelly continues the job under prior Republican administrations and serves the unexpired term of the late William Beloin, Democrat. Beloin’s term would not expire until June 1 unless the ordinance was amended. Michael Reith, newspaper man and later Welfare Department investigator, to be assistant sealer effective April 1 for one year. On April 1, 197, both assistant sealers gain five year terms. Pay for Perry Swary is 1800 dollars.
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Beloin
Michael Reith
Fermewspaperman
Department of Public Welfare
Reilly
Pefkys Swary
Kresge Suit for Million Halts Pact is Rumored
New York report on Abe Doris Mercer Kyeage seeking 1.99 million from Sebastian S. Kresge. Trial adjourned as Mrs Kresge readies to testify amid rumors of a possible reconciliation. Plaitniff claims a prenuptial deal to gain Kresge stock. defense argues the matter is about wealth and influence.
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Kresge
New York
Maren
Abe
Doris Mercer Kyeage
Sebastian S. Kresge
Kresge & Comm
Kresger Company
Tria
Justics Wagner
D. Stever
Briand Looms as Habitual Savior in French Cabinet Crisis
Paris March 8 Briand emerges as the most probable solution to France s cabinet crisis with insiders noting the situation is tangled and Briand s steadiness may be the key. He would need broad support to form a government while preferring a premier who can handle both the political and financial turmoil.
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Paris
Briand
Tomelt
France
Dowmersue
Arland
Coast Guard Hero Indicted Over Rum Running Ties
Old-Timers rally to support Marine rescuer Captain Sprague of New Shoreham named in two count conspiracy indictment tied to government probe of smuggling into Rhode Island. He surrendered, pleaded not guilty, posted 10000 bail, and remains held as the 12th arrest in ongoing crackdown. Sprague, 51, famed for rescuing hundreds, long served from Sandy Point to New Shoreham and led Coast Guard efforts during wartime and smuggling battles.
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Providgance
Maren
Sprague
New Shoreham Coast Guard
Rhode Island
Plenard
Sincs
Coast Guard
Pum Simuggiers
Canad Ja
Sivague
Ecllow Ceastguard
New Shoreham
Sandy Point
Newshoreham
Library board to name new Indiana library chief
Bridgeport librarian William Jamis Hamilton, successor to the late Henry N. Sanborn, is among applicants for the Indiana Public Library commission executive head. The board discussed credentials, adopted a death tribute, and formed a committee led by General Henry A. Bishop to select the new administrator.
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Willian Jamis Hamidton
Phenry N. Sanborn
Bridgeport
Hilarian
Benn Nichels Sanbern
Breidge
Pal of Ex Kaiser Cremated Amid Strains of Waltz
London reports the cremation of Alexander Carlisle a renowned British sign designer connected to the ex Kaiser Doorn visit. The ceremony blended the Merry Widow waltz with lighter music by Schumann and Mendelssohn to avoid shocking mourners. Carlisle’s daughter in law Baroness von Versen reportedly collapsed during the service and was carried away.
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London
Mead
Doorn
Alexander Carlisle
Baroness von Yversen
Unidentified man found drowned in Milford river
Mystery surrounds the discovery of a young man’s body by two boys at a riverbank near Milford. He was about 25, six feet tall, 145 pounds, wearing a blue suit, no overcoat, and had a gold class ring with initials WB. The cause of death is drowning with no signs of violence. identity remains unknown.
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Milford
March
Hougatonic
Gulf Stefining Company
Devon
J. Johnson and Son
Waterbury
Conn
W. F. Pisehtr
Leroy Blakeslee
Thomas Welch
Milford Fre
Poller
J. M. Maher
Fle
Negro Robs Woman On Way To Home In North End
Mrs Vereulis Melman of 246 Charles Street reports a robbery near Martin Street by a black man who demanded money after asking her amount. She handed over a pocketbook containing $9 and two bankbooks. he threatened to kill her if she cried out. Detectives pursued the area after the 11 o'clock complaint but found no trace.
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Mra
Vereulis Melman
Charles Atreet
Matin
North End
5-51 to Be Sealed and Towed to N Y Naval Base May Take Months
New London March CAP. Crews begin sealing and towing the submarine 5-51 to New York Naval Base for dry docking. Work expects months as compartments are sealed and ballast tanks pumped, with recovery hinges on weather and deep-water conditions near Brooklyn.
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N. Y. Naval Base
New London
March
Sonmith
City of Rete
Syrooklyn Way
Cape Lain EK
Ft Iq
Brooklyn
Bloele
Brazil and Sweden Oppose Enlarging the League Seat
The opening session of the League of Nations assembly adjourned amid tense talks over enlarging the council. Brazil and Sweden resisted a permanent seat expansion without Germany, while Poland urged a council seat. Delegates hoped for progress and reestablished dialogue after strained discussions.
Boys Find Infant Body in Dump
Two boys discover a newborn infant wrapped in newspapers in a garbage dump at Ore and Seaview avenues. Police and medical examiners confirm the infant appeared two or three days dead. parents unknown. The body was sent to the city morgue for examination as investigators pursue leads.
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Inn
Ore
Seaview Avenues
Joseph Pirok
Central Avenue
Joséph 3Ranmarik
Fifth Street
Karl Gustafson
Chapman Review Formal Plea To Save Convicted Man
A Supreme Court hearing was held today in the Gerald Chapman case. A request was filed to stay the execution set for April 6 in Connecticut for the New Britain police shooting. A decision on a stay or new appeal will be announced later.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Gerald Chapman
Aecticut
New Britain
Conn
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