Norge Continues On Long Flight Toward Pole Reports Progress
The Norge airship led by Roald Amundsen advances from Kings Bay Spitzbergen toward Nome Alaska in a polar crossing expected to take 59 to 60 hours. Weather may force deviations to Point Barrow as radio updates confirm steady progress and plans to claim land under the Norwegian crown.
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Connecticut Republican Leader John Toising Dies Ill
John Toising a former Republican National committeeman from Connecticut and longtime Maine Republican leader in this city is seriously ill with pneumonia at his home. Waldemere avenue was stormed last night. Mr. King has been in bed since Sunday morning and confined to bed. The crisis is expected to be reached by Saturday or Sunday. He is under the care of Dr Mirray Tomsen, member of the Board of Education.
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John Toising
Haugen Price Bill Resists Revision Moves in House
In Washington D C the Haugen price stabilization bill withstood initial attempts to modify its provisions. The House, slow to consider farm state measures, rejected a series of amendments while leaders grapple with the lineup for the main proposals. With 435 members voting, the chamber operated under rules limiting floor votes and preventing roll calls as amendments were debated. Representative Tilson, Republican leader, announced his position during the proceedings.
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Stamford Man Pays Gambling Fine
Tred Bets, reputed owner of the premises of the notorious Dewey, described as headquarters for widespread gambling on horse races, was fined 260 dollars and costs by Judge John R. Booth after pleading guilty to knowingly permitting gambling. Nine other Stamford men, admitted involvement, were fined 100 dollars and costs in a prior Superior Court session. many were cigar store and pool room proprietors affiliated with the Dewey club.
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John R. Booth
Staiford
Superior Court of Dominon
Reichstag Rejects Day Bill in Prohibition Debates
Berlin May 1 Reichstag rejected the local option Day bill on third reading by 241 to 163 after hours of debate on prohibition. Support came from the Semmalists and Communists. other parties opposed it amid calls for revampings of American experiences in dry law.
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Reichstag
Senate approves bill to prevent railroad strikes
The Watson-Parker bill to abolish the labor board and create a new dispute mechanism passed the Senate 69 to 13, sending the measure to President Coolidge. It was drafted by large railroads and unions, opposed by manufacturers, with six amendments offered and rejected.
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Cartiers
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Germany’s Two Flags Cause Split
In Berein during May the Democratic faction fuses a midnight caucus to withdraw ministers over Chancellor Luther's flag decree. With defense minister Gese ler remaining, Democrats car a path to Cabinet collapse as centrists align. The government vows the two flag decree remains in force, while talks of permanent suspension of the national banner persist amid embassies and consulates.
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Women's Sports Head Would Ban All Athletic Competition for Girls
At the second day of the convention of the women's division of the Amateur Athletic Association, leaders proposed ending athletic competition for certain women. They urged eliminating rules written for men and removing championship concepts from women's colleges, prioritizing personalized training over ruthless physical demands. Milas Lillian Schoedler, executive secretary, cited risks from football and basketball under male rules and urged athletics aimed at health rather than stardom.
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New York
Milas Lillian Schoedler
Special Policeman Arrested On Charge He Took Bribe
John Fuller of Stratfield section was arrested at the state police barracks on $2,500 bond for allegedly taking a $15 bribe to avoid issuing a summons. The 44 year old, married father of two from Churchill Street, purportedly solicited the payoff after observing a parked car on Varnell Street and identifying its owner. He was placed under arrest following a prearranged meeting with the man, who reportedly paid the bribe to hush up an incident. Fuller, a local special deputy sheriff for Stratfield fire district, has served over two years in the patrol role.
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John Fuller
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Fuller
Churchill Street
Newport
Thomas
Walter Lyndan
William WA. Hasella
Varnell Street
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Puller
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Tlee
Weatrot
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Stratfield Fire District
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Mrs Bartley sues husband over seized furniture case
Stratford May 11 Special Attorney Daniel Brennan of Bridgeport, once counsel for William J. Bartley, represents Mia Norai Bartley in an action seeking redress for the seizure of furniture from her home and moves to require bonds to cover $8,660 in claimed artifacts. The sheriff posted a $2,905 bond, while Bartley values the furniture at $3,000, and the case accuses police in Stratford of failing to protect the homeowner.
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Daniel I. Brennan
Bridgeport
William J. Bartley
Bridgeport Engineering
Bartley Institute
Mia
Norai. Bartley
Paradise Green
Bire
Bartley
Drennan
Trervert Lewis
Honeyspot Road
Citatony
Israel J. John
Brennan
Lewis
Calla
Sher Ff Lewis
Credit Men Warned of Jazz Business
Jim Tregoe of New York told the ninth Connecticut association conference at Brooklawn Country Club that credit men must shield the nation from the Jazz era of excess in sports entertainment and business. He warned against extreme modern business currents and urged upholding national credit amid signs of a lazy cycle, tracing credit growth from 1848 to 1925 and credit men’s cooperation since 1896.
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National Association of Credit Men
Connecticut Association
Brooklawn
Fane
Cncles
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National Association
Pirate ship seized with vast booze cargo at sea
The freighter Dunhnetta, carrying whiskey champagne and other alcohol valued at 1.42 million dollars, was captured by the Coast Guard cutter Seneca southeast of Atlantic City. It was brought to harbor near the State of Liberty with a crew of 23 left aboard for the night. Coast Guardsmen found crewmen on the bridge without proper credentials and some intoxicated. arrests and arraignments to follow.
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State of Liberty
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No Y. Munil Wuoemyer
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Federal Building
John Blake
Blake
Towne Tries to Oust Wife in Divorce Case
Mrs Dorothy Towne accuses husband J Meredith Towne of trying to dispossess her from the Evanston apartment after she won a divorce and $35,000 from him. She said police were called when two private detectives lingered in her flat and attempted to persuade her maid to surrender furnishings. Police ordered the men out and she installed new locks. Continued on page twenty three.
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J. Meredith Towne
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Maier
Jawser
Stamford
Conn
City Hires Expert as Water Rate Fight Looms
Hartford May 11 Bridgeport Hydraulic Co seeks 49 percent rate increase to reach a 4.3 percent return and cover 1.56 million needed above last year. City officials plan to hire an expert accountant to craft a strong objection as hearings continue May 14 and 21.
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Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Goss
Bridgeport
Wife Denies Murder Case In Iowa Strawstack Killing
Mrs Clara Thompson arrived in Kansas City to exonerate her husband Earl Thompson who was arrested in Des Moines on murder charges. Her grandmother in Omaha had identified the victim as Mrs Thompson. She had separated from Earl for a year but said love for him returned and promised to aid from Omaha.
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Secret Conferences Signal Possible End to Strike War
London reports intense overnight talks between Labor leaders and government ministers at Eccleston Square and Downing Street as unions delay a message and weigh renewed negotiations. Officials indicate no immediate Downing Street visit but hint at future talks, while miners depart early from Eccleston Square without statements.
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Earl of Balfour
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J. H. Thomas
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Congress
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Danas Mente
Gillent
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Justice Asbury
Juan Simon
Tome
House of Coumons
No Trace Of Ward Is Found By Police
New York May 11 Police search by the public including Broadway night clubs and headquarters marked the sixth day of the disappearance of Walter Ward husband of Mrs Walter Ward. Police Captain Ayres said the missing persons bureau had received a full report but yielded nothing helpful. Ralph Ward denied rumors of violence or flight due to financial trouble and said he would know if such factors existed. Alenph Ward denied hiring private detectives but said he might pursue that step later.
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Value
Ralph Ward
Walter Ward
Ayres
Missing Persons Bureau
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Ralph
Walter
Aielph Wari
Eve in Broadway Show Wears No Costume in Court
New York May 11. Actress Miss Bertha Halsey testified in court that during a Eden scene in the Broadway production Bank of 1926 she wore a long wig a dancer's belt a brassiere and a fig leaf while two patrolmen said no costume was visible. Magistrate adjourned to Friday for a costume decision. Mrs Alfred E. Smith attended.
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