Storm disrupts phones trains and streets in city
A miniature blizzard knocked out hundreds of telephones in Ridgeport as repair crews worked overnight. State highways were cleared by plows and trains remained on schedule. City street cleaning crews prepared to resume central street removal with about 100 plow operators recalled. Trolley service stayed uninterrupted despite heavy snow with routes cleaned early in the morning. Easton postponed church entertainment due to the storm. Hartford and Waterbury reported 3 to 4 inches of snow with continuing snowfall expected into tomorrow morning.
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Conbls
Southers England Telephone Company
John
Iicinity
New York
Haven and
O'Brien
Public
A.J. Northey
Khirea
New York City
Jabateton Street Gang
Easton
Memay
David
Stratford
Lee M. E
Epworth
New Haven Braces As Snow Wears Down
New Haven faced a light snowstorm with emergency crews deployed to keep highways and rails open. Weather forecaster Tarr reported the storm would not become blizzard conditions as six oclock groups observed from the Federal building tower. An airplane circled Cedar Hill railroad yards before heading south.
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Associated Press
M. Leonard Tarr
Federal Building
Public Works Department
Conneceut Company
Cedar Hillailroad
Brothers take doctor against wife’s will in civil dispute
William and Louis Weldlich faced accusations from Dr Harold Weidlich’s wife that her husband was moved from their home without consent. Attorney Comley defended the action saying the doctor needed rest and a sanatorium, while police denied involvement beyond preventing disturbance. the matter is described as a civil case.
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William
Louis Weldleh
Comley
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Louis
Harold
Barnes
Weldlichs
Martin Lenggal
Dr. Weidlich
Louis Weidlich
Welditch
Comtey
White
Mr. Comtey
Louis Weidleh
Dr. Weid
Ech
Wise
Weidlich
Hic
Norwalk
Mother Fined $100 in Spanking Case
A New England court fined Mrs. Woodside $100 after a sensational trial over corporal punishment of her daughter Lorene. The judge faced a moral dilemma between protecting children and allowing parental discipline, while Lorene, 16, testified she did not want to be whipped with a coat hanger. The mother plans to appeal if paroled.
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Eid
Dudge
White
Woodside
Lion Tuter
Fred R. White
Comerford
Loretta Enders
Stewart
Robert E Lee Stranded Off Manomet Point Near Plymouth
The Boston New York steamer Robert E Lee with 150 aboard ran aground on Mary Ann Rock near Manomet Point Massachusetts. Heavy surf and reefs blocked land rescues and a coast guard surf boat from Manomet tried to reach the vessel as passengers faced rising water and peril.
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Cape Cod Canal
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H. W. Robinson
Robert E. Lee
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Coast Guard
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Lee
Robert E. Leec
Manumet, Maas
Associated Press
New York
Mary Ann Rock
Manomet Point
Massachusetts Bay
Manomet Station
Ship Sinks as Robert B. Lee Near Manomet Point
Miss March 9 The Boston New York liner Robert B. Lee foundered about a mile off the tip of Manomet Point Mason Massachusetts Bay after striking a reef. Heavy seas battered the coast as a coast guard station stands ready to assist vessels in danger.
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Plymouth Harbor
Plymouth
Miss
Associated Press
Mary A Rocks
Robert B. Lee
Manomet Point
Masonchusetts Bay
Kia Town
Robert E. Uee
Coast Guards
Cape Cod
Stocks Rally as General Motors Hits Fresh Peak
Stocks rose to new highs with General Motors leading gains after Managers Securities bought 200000 GM shares for 30000000 dollars. Big-name investors, including William C Durent and Arthur W Cutten, were named among prominent winners as brokers hustled to fill rapid orders and tape readings lagged behind floor quotes.
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Wal Street Tonight
William C. Durent
Arthur W. Cutten
Chicago
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Montgomery~ Ward
Radio Corporation
Wesling+ house Electric
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Geneva Motors Post
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National Tea
Lished
Hudson Motors
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Three Navy Flyers Officially Dead in Amphibian Crash
Washington March 9 Associated Press says Commander T G Ellyson Lieutenant Commander Hugo Schmide and Lieutenant Ranseholiee were declared dead by the Navy after disappearing February 27 in an amphibian plane en route from Hampton Roads to Annapolis.
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Associated Press
T. G. Ellyson
Hugo Schmide
Mt Lent
Ay‘ag
Uimpton Roads
Annaans
Kid Lavigne Dies A Boxing Champion From Saginaw
George Kid Lavigne the first American to win the world lightweight title died in Detroit aged about 66. Born in Saginaw in 1869 he held fame and money then faded into modest means working as a night watchman at Ford. His victory came in London over Dick Burge in 1898 and he lost the title to Frank Erne in 1899.
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Saginaw
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New York
Associated Press
George
Kid) Lavigne
Detroit
Dick Burge
National Sporting Club of
London
Burge
Jock McAuliffe
America
Frank Erne
Buffalo
McAuliffe
Joe Lotte
San Francisco
Igne
Charles Rochtette
Johnny Griffin
Andy Bowen
Jimmay Paler
Griffo
Sally Smith
Harlem Sporting Club
Gyminasium
TAME DUCK BILL KILLED IN HOUSE AND FIGHT OVER SUCCESSION PROVISIONS
In a congressional battle over presidential succession provisions, Republicans and Democrats clashed as the House rejected the amendment. Key figures included Tilson and Marden supporting the measure, while White and Gifford led internal GOP opposition. Provisos limited adjournment dates and required three fourths ratification within seven years, with mixed votes on each point.
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Man Alters Cough Remedy After Mistaken Lysol Ingestion
Samus Novak aged fifty of 73 Whitney Avenue swallowed a teaspoonful of Lysol yesterday morning thinking it was cough medicine. He was rushed to St. Vincent's Hospital in critical condition but is reported greatly improved early today. The incident occurred after a coughing spell at 7 am. His recovery is described as assured.
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Samus Novak
Whitney Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Novak
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