Panic blaze at city hall injures five in Ansonia
Fire at Ansonia City Hall caused about 20 000 in damage and a brief panic during a dance at the auditorium. Five women fainted or were burned and William Condon suffered hand injuries as dancers jumped from a balcony to escape the flames.
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Ansonia Probate
Ansonia
Tome
William Condon
Condor
Busding
Mary Hmerson
Benjamin Mochan
Agnes Elizabeth Wright
Misa Catherine O Nail
Annie Card
Aldermanic Chamber
Judge of
Pr Bar Office
Blodgett Attitude On Validating Act In Doubt
Uncertainty surrounds Blodgett stance on the validating act as the General Assembly moves to potentially reduce certificate requirements. The discussion touches on the Supreme Court declaration, procedural doubts, and possible impacts on hearings and assessments. Attorney David Yo Day cites support from straight company manufacturers as the page continues.
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Blodgett
Supreme S
Willam
Wwe
Counse
Fort Straig Company
Danbury Approves 495000 High School Project
Danbury voters approved a 495000 project for a new high school in a special town meeting with 70 residents present and no dissent. A citizens committee and the Board of Education will oversee plans and construction expected to begin this spring on Maite Street near the State Normal School, replacing an earlier 30000 auditorium and gymnasium.
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Danbley
Board of
Gelert
Schowl
Russians and Chinese clash leaves 150 dead near Tate
Besat dispatch reports heavy fighting between Russian and Chinese forces around Tate near Puosian troops. Thwarted looting attempt cited. casualties listed as about 150 killed. Authorities warn of ongoing military operations around Toner China region.
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Lorlo Maren
Hoeni Shimbun
Besat
Toner ¢Hina
Captain West of Fire Department Dies at Home
Captain Samuel West of the Birdse Pot Fire Department died at his Ridgeport home after years of illness. Born in New York City, he lived in Ridgeport 30 years and served as lieutenant and captain since 1906. Survived by wife Mary, two sons, a step-son, four brothers, two sisters, and a grandson Louis West Jr.
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Euglie Company
Birdrepot
Capitol Avenue
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Beccme
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Rouse
Pagine Company
Tie
New Tork City
Ridgeport
Lo Gs
Maryno West
William and
Lows West
Frederik Memlers
Louis West, Jr
Thieves Steal Tubes From Greenwich Garage
March 27 a West Pot lam road garage on the Post road was entered by four thieves forcing a rear window and stealing inner tubes. Greenwich police officer John F Conlin spotted a suspicious car, traced its number, and alerted authorities. A car headed toward Port Chester was pursued and stopped. three men named Frank Truss James Burns and Jerry Griffin of New York were arrested in Port Chester with the tubes. They will be brought to Greenwich for prosecution.
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Greenwekh
Spelal + Meehls
West Potlami
Stoen
Otcer John F Conlin
Greenwich
Greenwith Polies
Port Chester
Poallee
Frank Truss
James Burns
Jerry Grriffi
New Yoh
Assistant City Clerk Weds Local Couple in City Office
Assistant City Clerk Paul Ela married Lolbert of 173 Sterling Street and Jease Borger at the city clerk's office yesterday. Justice of the peace presided with William Pleas and Ivy Sty as witnesses in the Public Works department setting.
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Orlnne
Democratic Advertising to Show United Party in Court Fight
The National committee moved to court today over a campaign financing dispute with Van Patten firm. Disclosed was a 450000 cash advance for ads that left amounts unsettled, and claims the ad agency overcharged. The committee asserts full discharge of obligations and argues the current ads prove the party’s unity behind Davis and Bryan despite internal discord after 75009 in ads were released.
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Democratic
United Party
Supreme Court
Ereath National Committee
John W Jayme
van Tatten
van Sultan
Bae Ceetail
Aelconi
Orginal
Indict Wheeler and Two Others for Conspiracy
Wheeler, a Montana senator, and Gordon Campbell with others were indicted by the District of Columbia Grand Jury on charges of conspiring to defraud the government of oil land permits in Toole County Montana. The case links Wheeler’s Senate influence to permit approvals, alongside Campbell, Booth, and others, with four counts including issuance and transfer of land rights to Campbell’s group. Bail set at 1000 dollars. Wheeler says no new evidence. The Montana case may proceed separately.
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Montana
Wheelers
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Booth
Peyton Gordon
Iisuiet Grand Jury
Senator Wheeler
Ide
Benator Wheeler
Gordon Campbell
Toole County
Boothwin
Intenet Department
Senate
Keele
Borah Committee
Severa
Wheeler Io Gordon
Stante 4011
California
Interior Department
Joole County
Wheeler
Hooth
Chicago Musicians Hit Record Pay With New Wage Deal
The Chicago Municipal Orchestra signs a wage agreement raising weekly pay by 8 dollars to 19 9 per week plus 5 dollars per rehearsal and 3 to 4 0 dollars weekly for extra duties. The season extends through the opera period increasing salaries to 15 dollars weekly during peak weeks.
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Chicago
Electy Uw
hicign + isi Gnera Company
James Cetril
Freviden
Muel Aang Vien
Glen
Sverige Stlary
Shepherd Case May Collapse On Replevin Writ
CAHAGO Mar 27 A replevin suit against William D. Shepherd in municipal court may collapse. Mrs Luella Rheabell seeks return of papers and documents she says were taken from her room last Monday. Rheabell, former business manager at the National Institute of Sciences, testified that Typhoid germs were discussed to cause McClintock's death, while Faiman, a known drug addict, offered a state reward to support prosecution.
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Cahago
William D. Shepherd
William Kelson McAlintock
Luella Rheabell
Abufe
Mra Kheubell
National I Ruverarty of Sciences
Dy Oe Mannan
Shepherd
Caane McClintock
Faimans
Phenbell
Hig School
Faiman
Berg- Wirk
UC A
Rheabell
Ellingson Jury Box Filled Case To Start Monday
In San Francisco a jury of nine men and two women was selected to try 16 year old Dorothy Willson charged with murdering her mother after a bedroom quarrel. Judge Lauderbach instructed voir dire for the panel as defense objections were raised. Dorothy Willson was escorted from court as the trial neared, appearing pale and agitated.
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Ellingson
San Francisco
Dorothy
Blanche Latteste
Dorothy Wiiagson
Lockhart Will Hearing Indefinitely Postponed
Indefinite postponement of Lockhart will hearing granted yesterday by Probate Judge due to counsel requests. Proceedings referenced trust beneficiaries and alleged estate values. details unclear in readable fragments.
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Reuben
Mra
Chapman Wrethes as Witnesses Trace Path to Killing
In Atlanta Ga March 27 1925 J Fletcher former deputy warden and Rev Thomas P Hayden ex chaplain at the United States penitentiary were indicted on bribery charges by a federal grand jury. Fletcher is free on bond with a bench warrant awaiting trial set for June. Hayden co defendant in one indictment is alleged to have received 5000 for prisoner deals while Fletcher faces charges totaling 13500 plus involvement in other bribe arrangements tied to Savannah and Atlanta prisoners.
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Alllanta
I J Fletcher
United States Penitentiary
Homas P Hayden
Bubery
W. Instrict
Eiaser
Fletcher
Mather Higdens
Tietcher
Abe Sartain
Lawene Riehl Columbus
Oma
Trayden Adited
Ligtcher
Arrant
Thaigelit Suirlain
Ind Ruehl
Atlan A
Fletcher Toda
Father Jay_ den
Morrise Sueetmod
Mannie Keasler
New York
Fletcher Ig
Kessler Sweethwood
Willem Laasf
Savannah
Defense Charges Coaching of Witnesses in Bandit Trial
Hartford March 27 The state tied up Gerald Chapman in iron bonds of circumstantial evidence as accusers pointed at him during a murder trial. Witnesses described weapons and a dramatic scene as they testified Chapman recalled a plan to keep autos locked after a theft and accused him of the crime. The proceedings featured graphic tableaux as prosecutors displayed weapons and witnesses identified Chapman in a crowded courtroom.
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Geald Chipman
America
Skelly
Eaton
Muncie
Remington
Chapman
Fea Chapman
Theube
Springheld
South Hadley
Westfield
Hugh Malcon
Questoning
Tia Ing Chapméb
New Brittain
Aime
Walter Shean
George Jouth
Shean
Ron
Charles Shean
Smingtiek
Leventhal
Metropolican
Chapman Alimont
Ans Dergen
Arthigt
Pantucket Roe
Anderson
Waling
Alcorn
J. H Snyder
Ford
Linrolhars
Steudamilie G
Lincorn
Pearth County Tour
Weilth
Stanton Motocompa
Steubenville
Chanman
Lone Wolf Confesses to Butterfly Robbery Involvement
Boston March 27 Lone Wolf confesses to taking part in the butterfly holdup on Broadway New York last September. He says he was part of a mob that attacked the modiste's district and received a share between 2000 and 4600 dollars. He details the getaway and cites the jail as the biggest time.
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Boston
Edith Bobe
Boston Mass
Tames Ko Walters Beatans
Lone Wolf
Hoterian
Broadway
New York
Malteras
Mhiary
Chutes Street
Supreme court ruling affects over million in tax valuations
Page 1 summarizes a Supreme Court ruling impacting tax valuation changes worth over $1,000,000. The article references Captain Weal and other officials, with notes on related legal and civic developments across multiple pages. It mentions a Stratford trolley plan, Westport bulldog code, and a Danbury organist seeking damages, indicating broad municipal and legal implications.
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Weal
Tames
Buasca
Stratford
Sieben
Danbury
Fryers Stratford
Talfield
Phmbers Association
Westport
Golden Hill
Bridgeport
Albany Senate approves tax reduction plan
New York Senate passes a tax cut package after assembly action. Governor Smith previously warned he would veto if the measure stalled, with officials signaling close attention as the plan moves toward enactment.
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NEW York Senate
Jammie Can
Smith
John Held Jr on Way to Recovery After Accident
Reports indicate John Held Jr a noted figure in the community is recovering well following a recent accident. Medical staff at Nowak Hospital described his condition as improving with no serious complications.
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John Held JR
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