Coast Guard Hero Faces Rum Charge in Historic Case
A Rhode Island era coast guard hero stands charged amid a sweeping rum-running case. The report details mobbed trials, arrests including Keller Shackin Shallergas and Jonson, and the role of Captain Sprague’s crew rescuing shipwrecked passengers and crew from the New Shoreham and other vessels during violent August gales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derakip
Newt Joreham
Thiggo
Verde Islands
New Bed
Thelma H. Gaow
Sprague
Tam
Brown
Christos Petropeuat
Newport
Joseph TE. Keller
North Smithfield
Rhode Island
Maruel Frank
Harry Shatkin
Sam Hallcroxs
John Jt. Silverman
Novidence
J Truman Dodge
Tslovk Island
Erry
Jonson
Wummeeks
Hamlten
Herkelhammer
Pawtuexet
Dutch Retyman
Contmbut
Drew
McCarthy
Erty Wader
Damaerere
Cannse Keller
Shackin
Shallergas
Joanson
Thease
Smuc
Wiing
Keeley
Thomas Webir
Ardeman
To Be Towed to Naval Base for Submarine Salvage
The plan calls for naval operations to raise a submarine embedded in the ocean floor using pontoons and tugs. The Falcon will host air equipment for divers and lifting gear, with operations aimed at April 15, involving Seaport pontoons and underwater rigging to lift the hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ney
Biche Ter
Hempstead Bay
Nijustante
Hell Gata
Falcon
Praratus
Falcon i
King of Spain Visit Not Planned Says Former Envoy
A former envoy states that the King of Spain will not visit the United States this autumn. Details are unclear, but the claim references Mecca, Palm Beach, and potential talks about a Mecca trip involving Mircea and MP Alexindes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormer
Spain
Palm Beachy Phi
Mircea
Alexindes
Mecca
Fosmenr Baswader
Surin
Alt Ly
Olive Tablets touted as breath aid in old ad copy
An old advertising fragment promotes Olive Tablets as a remedy for bad breath and stomach issues. It claims the product cleanses the bowels, boosts breath freshness, and references various doctors and “table compound” ingredients. The text mimics vintage patent medicine wording with testimonials and urged usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Cieasas
Rasly
F. Mc Monards
Commission Appointed for Boston Sesquicentennial
The commission to represent the government at the Sesqui Centennial celebration of Boston’s evacuation was completed today. President Coolidge appointed Vice President Dawes and Speaker Longworth to the panel. Dawes chose Senator Tuter of Massachusetts and Bayard of Delaware, while Longworth named Representatives Gallivan of Massachusetts and Wadley of Washington.
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Washington
Boston
Coolidge
Dawes
Longworth
Wand Waley
Senate
Tiuter
Massachugetts
Bayard
Delawa
Gallivan
Massachusetts
Wadley
Waslington
Several Apply for Library Position in Bridgeport
Port Connectic February 2 2, late Mr. Ginborn appointed February 1 1916 active in library affairs and shaping its policy. Testimonial praises his industry fidelity and integrity, noting the library’s success and strong standing. It says his social qualities endeared him to colleagues and records a memorial for him and a possible bronze tablet at the new central library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginborn
Sanborn
State
Broad
Cnbert
Bridgeport
Indiana Public Library Commission
Igs
M Iton
Emilton
Gary
Indiana
New York State Library School
Mary Wessburg
Fergusalls
Minnesota
Isis Lust
Minneapolis Public Library
Hey
Useful Arts
Ytl
New York
Itis
Public Library
Washington, D.C
Indwait
American Library
The
Indians Lib. Association
Pai Stuma Kappa
Ig Tu Congregationalist
Unidentified Man's Body Found in Milford Mystery
Milford police and Archgport Detective Bureau investigated a drowning male found Tuesday. Detectives Garefly and Conntrs identified the victim as not Leonard Antonucci, instead a 23-year-old man about 6 feet tall, 115 pounds, with distinct features and clothing including a white broadcloth shirt and black gloves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Archgeport Detective Bureau
Leonard Antonuccio
Jehan Segan
John H. Garefly
Robert T. Conntrs
Melford
Antotucro
Antotuccio
Ansa
Miners Trapped by Double Explosion Prompt Rescue
A double explosion trapped miners at a field site as rescuers rushed to the scene. Officials at five mines called surrounding crews and volunteers to assist while a special train was readied to aid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neerground
Raal
Ray Prineten
Geetes
Levauss
Unclear health advisory fragment risks simple guidance
The readable text is fragmented and contains uncertain terms about prevention and medication. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable to anchor a factual summary.
Four Jurors Picked In Marshall Trial
Four jurors were chosen for the Marshall trial including Joseph Mooney a 42 year old contractor and father of nine, Leonard Troepp 26 painter, William W Lang 23 a vert single, and Genre Al Lindsay 64 widower and lawl manufacturer. The court denied motions to dismiss indictments for murder and manslaughter, and jurors opposed to capital punishment were excused for age or disqualification. The case involves Miss Dietrich slain January 19 and the discovery of body parts in Delaware County with Marshall’s alleged motive tied to threats of exposure of relations.
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Oaline
Joseph Mooney
Leonard Troepp
Willian W. Lang
Vlert
al Lindsay
Lawl
Wenrick
Moo
Judite Melevitt
Wennikek
Media
Delaware County
Marshalls
Newspaper rights clash with arrest in Mississippi case
New Orleans editors condemn publication bans on trial testimony in the Pavre case, arguing secrecy corruptsjury independence and could enable future sensational prosecutions. Meridian Star compares tactics to Italy and Soviet Russia, warning against iron-bound censorship in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reser
New Orleans
Kay St. Loum
Aliss
Jesse Pave
Liancock County
Odea
Meridian
Miss
Star
Italy
Briand Looms as Habitual Savior in French Politics
Radical and moderate factions press to reorganize the cabinet as Briand resists upheaval. Cailaux remains active while debate rages over wartime and financial decrees. Tarmergne confirms strategy with left leaders as tomorrow’s session aims to shape the coalition and electoral laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthermas Cimounney
Carel Helinda Tierriot
Chamey
Deput
Joseph DaMaux
MM. Briand
Politivra
Haney
Briand
Chamber of Deputies
Joseph Cailaux
Hartford County Cuts Tax Levy to Borrow 60,000
Hartford county legislators, at their annual meeting in the county building, authorize the county commissioners and the treasurer to borrow 60 000 in addition to prior authorizations for building the new county courthouse on Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajartrpord
Tlartford County
Hartford County
Staius T Hey
County Court House
Washington Street
Town Hears Lighting Rates Plan After Hearing
Westport discusses lighting power prices after a special hearing. J Campbell of Connecticut Light and Power urged residents to keep the current area rate system, promising a 70 to 89 percent benefit to residents. Town may seek repeal if dissatisfied. The two lighting firms were consolidated last Friday.
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Westport
Westport Electics Company
Connecticut Light and Power Company
J. Campbell
Wee
Stratford Council Passes Ordinances
Stratford council enacted several measures after a town meeting. Ordinances set a 20 foot building setback at Lordship and daytime parking limits on the main street to keep second hand auto dealers off the streets. King's College place paving was ordered and a salary for the day warden was established.
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Stratford
Town Connect
Lordship
King's College Place
Kresge Suit for Million Halted
Continued report on the Kresge million-dollar suit halted as details unfold. The text notes a moving party leaving with baggage and references Mrs Kresge and her brother brought from Pittsburgh who allegedly hinted at coercion to secure payment of about 210,000 dollars.
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Tle
Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Area Fraternal Groups
Local listings show gatherings at Bridgeport locations including Mithra Lodge K of P 1250 Aka stra, Pequonnock 1087 Browd street, I O O F 1087 Broad, Purity Rebekah No 65 1025 Main, and various other lodges and clubs. Also noted are gatherings for Benevolent groups, Republican Ely, and social orders at multiple streets and avenues.
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Bridgeport Rifle Club
State Armory
Loc
Main Etrest
Mithra Lodge
K. of P
Akastra Culanths Temple
Pythian Sisters
Main Etreet
Browd Street
Immediate Relief Association
Broad Street
Purity Rebekah Lodge
Main Street
Bridgeport
Associstina
Algonquin Club
Muster Duillers’ Exchange
Statford Avenue
Martha Washington Lodge
Daughters of St. George
Steford Avenue
Ely
Union Avenue
Pequonnock
Grond Streec
Italpaole
Boot
Lenestee
Shute
Anan Mor Pack
Mag Ready to Attempt New Altitude Record
Dayton flight figure John Fo Micheady plans a second attempt to break a world altitude record set by Jean Leawrow. A reworked supercharger is to power the craft, with officials optimistic about a strong showing in this attempt.
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MAG
Dayton
Hie
Maieh
John Fo Micheady
Jean Leawrow Mor Weache
Offic McCoh
MacReidy
France Lagle
Youth Kills Self With Target Rifle in New York
Fourteen year old John Andersson, a Bish School pupil in Poulsimepst e NY, died by self inflicted gunshot today. An addressed note to his mother referenced Cambridge for his act, suggesting severe distress from imagined failures. Police say the death appears to be a suicide.
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N.Y. Mareh
John Andverson
Pondrot
League President Pleads For Time At World Assembly
The League of Nations president urges patience as a broader plan for reform and a permanent seat discussion unfolds. He defends its mission, warns against abandonment, and cites support from Latin American figures while noting tensions with Britain over foreign affairs leadership.
Drinks Bad Liquor Dying at Hillside
Thomas Gurns a forty four year old rerworker of Ansumi is dying at Hillside home from drink ing bad liquor. Relatives were notified last night by Sergeant Larney of the Bureau of Missing Persons after physicians failed to save him. Sundar night 4 suwt n'elock Burr wag picked up at the rap road station by Rulead Officer Nelgon. He was taken to poties on Tanamera and suffered delirium tremens, then removed to Hillside home in the Jimergenay ambulance and remained unconscious throughout the day and night.
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Thomas Gurns
Ansumi
Thlside
Larney
Bureau of Missing Persons
Uiey
Hind
Tanamera
Ilstie
Jimergenay
Firemen Contain Small Blaze With Minor Loss
Firemen responded to a small blaze at the corner of Main and Two Streets yesterday morning. Flames started in a chimney and spread, filling a room with smoke before firefighters extinguished the fire in minutes. Loss estimated at about $500 as the incident ended without casualties.
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Takio
Joby Marine
Stratford Police Chief Appointed Town Dog Warden
Stratford police chief WiMam D. Nichols was appointed dog warden at a town council meeting. He succeeds Edward Bradley who would accept the post only for 1000 dollars a year. The move aimed to cut expenses amid ongoing local debates over the costly position. The council noted economies and discussed several plans without finalizing a solution as dog numbers rose. Police were previously called to handle matters when funds ran short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atratford
March Bane
WiMam D. Nichols
Ither Town
Bradley
Nichols
Stratford
Stamford Council Approves Brennan as Police Chief
The Stamford Common Council confirmed Police Captain John B. Brennan as chief of police replacing James Hetherman who retired. Brennan, 38, has served since 1914 and became captain in 1919, with pension estimated around 1960. Sergeant Walter P. Williams, appointed by Mayor Keating, will fill Brennan's prior role pending council actions.
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Stamford
Common Council
John B. Brennan
Brennan
Police Department
Ile
James Hetternan
Walter ‘P. Williams Haae
John JF. Keating
Willams
John K.iKeating
Richard IL. Gillespie
Stamford “Advocate
Jhe
Nobert L
War Memorial Favored by Town
At a town council meeting in Westport on March town votes to build a war memorial costing about 3060 dollars. Sculptor Lauria Gardin Fraser offers services free. board gratefully accepts. Fraser is noted as the only woman coin designer in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Lauri Gardin Fraser
Board of
Selectmen
Wraser
Letters Reveal High Society Chats and Spring Fashion Notes
A long reader letter column weaves reflections on Walter Lippmann’s views of majority rule with social chatter about weekend guests at Westport Manor House. It notes fashion items including a Shagmoor coat, the National Art Association show in Philadelphia, and spring retail displays at local stores, urging readers to shop ahead for Easter and spring wardrobes. Names include Walter Lippmann, Lawrence Tallings, and Mrs Nyder. The piece also mentions travel services and local businesses Read’s store and Crawford Laundry.
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Evelyn
Mareh Harper
Walter Lippmann
Westport
Ming. Lippmann
Lawrence §Tallings
Lis
Gary
Sal
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Edwards
Iga
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Pagehue
Marshall
Pavre
Doc
Stratford Council
Kresge
Aristaide Briand
Joseph Catllaux
League
da Costa
Locono
Pebhir
League of Nations
Cyes
Reno Codecido
Chile
Cime
Peitish Vetion
Ansien
Aries Mhass Pansils
Great Britain
Enofersnes
Rupert Anghoes
Wales
Stamford Council
Williams
Natalie
Agdy
Europe
Fleten
Florida
Melgs & Cos Wonen
Shagmoor
Steen
Rose
Fanter
Chamberlin
Shrepsatre’s
Uunnon Street
Crawford
Crawford Teundry
Hutert Art Glass Company
John Street
Berlin
Atlantic
Fridgeport Trust Company
Csmfort
Paespely
Etels
Aglu
Phen
Tomorow
BP. m
Mike
Read's
PEP Predias
Ello
Najol
NATO
Stuart
Driggist
F. A. Stuart Company
D. Marshall
Mich
Er Kemp
NU Rae
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