Three Officials Killed as Church Closing Sparks Riot
In Nayarit a riot over a government move to close a Catholic church in Jalisquetlo left three officials dead and several injured including a girl likely fatally hurt. Mayor Romero faced the mob and finally ordered the church closed, as clashes highlighted rising tensions between church followers and state authorities and the fate of the church remained uncertain.
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Pina
Divorces Granted In Superior Court Amid Turbulent Cases
Health official denies an antiueies epidemic amid tour death reports and a string of court actions. Deliberations unfold as divorces are granted in Superior Court while district attorney briefs lawyers on safeties and verdicts.
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Airs
Hyde
Devree
Attornny
Safority
Clerk Arrested on Serious Charge Near Massachusets
Edward J. Robinson, 21, of 667 Noble Avenue, was arrested after a complaint from authorities. He had been employed as a clerk at Nasty Textile Company for several months and is sought in Massachusetts on a serious statutory charge. He was jailed at police headquarters awaiting transport to Cambridge. Joseph Disko of New Canada was arrested earlier that night at the railroad station for intoxication.
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Massachusetton
Girl Loses Purse in Fight With Thief
Miss Alice Hagen reports a young man accosted her on Nuria Avenue and Reamer Street at about 1 o clock, stole her purse containing a bank book and some cash, as she parked on North Avenue. Police investigate the incident and seek witnesses.
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Merton Riel Causes Town Fire Alarm Fee Loss
Norway town loses 50 to cover costs after Merton Riel tried to mail a letter by triggering a fire alarm. Fifty volunteer firefighters rushed to box 28 and received a dollar each for responding.
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Merton Riel
Merton
Committee Ready to Act on Liquor Law Modification
Washington March 12 The Senate Judiciary Committee considers medication bills with a subcommittee appointed to hear them. Assistant Secretary Andrews condemned spy systems in federal enforcement and urged state policing while government targets illegal supplies.
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Colonel Coolidge Out of Danger at Vermont Farmhouse
Colonel John C. Coolidge father of the President, ill for months, showed definite improvement after a severe illness. Dr. Albert M. Cram reported his condition better than in days, with a slower pace but stronger heart action and a comfortable night following a critical period.
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Nurse Narrowly Escapes In Burning Auto Crash
Miss Sevilla Leonard, a nurse, narrowly escaped serious injury when a car burst into flames on Sylvan Avenue. She jumped from the vehicle just before it exploded, as firefighters towed the almost totally destroyed auto to the municipal garage. Cause under investigation, with officials noting rough road conditions may have led to a short circuit.
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Department of He
Slean Avenue
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Westport Man Weds New York Concert Singer
John A Wangus twenty eight, a Westport native now a New York motion picture producer, married Miss Jeanor M. Van Der Kay twenty one, a concert artist, in a ceremony yesterday afternoon after obtaining a marriage license. The couple resides at 701 West 80th Street. attendees included family and friends from Westport and New York.
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Under Fire and Defended in Senate Over Haul Bill
Washington March 12 The Interstate Commerce Commission faced sharp attack and defense in the Senate during debate on the long and short haul bill. Supporters urged passage to bar railroads from charging higher short haul rates to compete with water transport, while Senator Goadin Idaho Republican warned railroad influence threatens commission independence.
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Idaho
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Fadtestray Wai
Pansparkation Saci- Priess Periniide Ritaaas
Pecora Urges Jury Verdict Change Before Lawyers
New York County Chief Assistant District Attorney Pecora addressed Bridgeport Bar members last night urging a ten man jury with no unanimity requirement. He argued current safeguards are unfair to society and cited crime concerns and speedy punishment as crucial factors in justice. Page Fourteen continues.
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Verdinand Pecora
New York County
Bridgeport Bar Association
Stretfield
M' Banquet Lodon
John E.iteeler
Justlee
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Ile
Pecora
Bridgeport Health Official Rules Out Epidemic Rumor
Bridgeport officials deny a city epidemic as influenza and bronchial pneumonia deaths rise. Health Officer Willan H. Coon notes only a few more cases than usual for March due to variable weather. Eight city pneumonia cases are reported. hospitals confirm two influenza patients only, with several pneumonia deaths linked to influenza.
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Willan H. ‘Cojn
Ile
Coon
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Woman recants beating child in 10 death case Towson Maryland
In Baltimore Court Mrs Coursey repudiates her police confession that she beat five year old Eldridge to death and accuses husband Ralph Coursey of flogging the boy. She testifies beatings occurred on February 3 and 6 with a broomstick in the cellar and upstairs in the home. Eldridge resisted and spoke up saying he was not hurt as the pair claim in the fatal incident.
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Baltimore County
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Tie
Hldridge
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Interest in Prohibition Poll Here on Increase
Increase in Prohibition poll interest at the Post-Telegram shows more than a thousand votes in favor of returning Heritage Wines and beer. Early batch reports 434 in favor and 49 against modification. city polling remains about nine to one in favor of wine and beer, with broader national results showing 120,626 votes for and 2,680 against.
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Associated Newspaper
Man confesses after long murder hunt in Nesbitt case
In Troy Ohio on March 12 Jacob C Nesbitt admitted killing his wife Frances Drake Nesbitt three weeks earlier after hours of questioning. He said the couple quarreled over everything including business and personal matters and that he struck her with his fist. Nesbitt aided investigators in running down clues and broke down during the confession, ending a three week mystery.
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American Opera Star to Wed Count
American opera star Mary Lewis announces engagement to Count Stefan von Bethien's son Andreas Bondy. Lewis, who debuted with the Metropolitan Opera this season, described him as handsome and charming, after a party in New York.
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Woman Dies After Auto Crash in Bridgeport
Mrs Clementina Leslaky forty six of Joed Keinbroke street died yesterday afternoon at Bridgeport hospital from injuries after being struck by a truck at Base Main and Arctic Street. She was initially thought only hurt but worsened and died. Survived by three sons William Bernard and a daughter Amelia. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Germans Reject Briand Chamberlain Seat Plan in Geneva
Germany firmly rejects Briand and Chamberlain plan granting Spain and Brazil council seats while offering Poland a non permanent seat and Germany’s admission. Chancellor Tutner informs Chamberlain he will not commit in advance and declines to be drawn into league politics. Geneva buzzes with rumors as the Locarno signatories meet and German delegation plans to leave.
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German step may push League crisis to new depth
London dispatches report British Foreign Secretary Sir Austen Chamberlain saying talks with Germany over Locarno and council reform have broken down. A non permanent Polish seat and concessions to Spain and Italy are at issue as Germany rejects the compromise. France and Spain reactions grow cooler as the crisis deepens amid warnings of potential collapse of the League of Nations.
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Huge Wine Cargo Seized On Steamer
Customs officials seize champagne valued over 100000 dollars aboard the Dollar Line steamers President Polk and President Hayes in New York. Some 400 cases totaling 200 barrels were marked crude alum sulfurate of aluminum and colored earth. Discovery followed a broken barrel and hidden cases found under soil-like coverings. Authorities suspect Marseilles origin and possible wide import of wine into the U.S. in the past year.
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Marseilles
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United States
Luther says star to be maintain at Geneva
Geneva dispatches report Chancellor Luther backing the German delegation to maintain its position and refusing commitments on joining the League before admission. He indicated Germany might seek a subcommittee to discuss council reorganization while exploring options with Sir Austen Chamberlain.
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