Government promises amazing development in Burns jury tampering case
Washington November 11 government fails to prove William J Burns detectives tampered with the Fall Sinclair trial jurors. Sixteen shadowers questioned by 12 jurors. none could identify the operatives. District Attorney Gordon predicts a grand jury testimony from an unidentified witness and possible indictments next week.
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Washington
William J. Burns
Proeteas
Peyton Gordon
Neil Burkinshaw
Gordon
Teapot Dome
Harry F. Sinclair
Henry Mason Day
Sheldon Clark
Harkinshaw
W. Sherman Burns
Burns
Harry Jeffreys
Sinclair
Burns Agency
New York
Jeffreye
May- Flower Hotel
Sherman Burns
Morning Fire Destroys Main Street Clothing Store
A morning blaze at 2:45 a.m. gutted Abe Lifshizs clothing shop at 1206 Main Street, causing heavy damage. The fire spread to the block, soaking nearby W L Douglas Shoe Co store with water, while smoke filled The Nookery restaurant, P and Q clothing shop, and The Traveler shoe store. Firemen worked to bring the fire under control by 3 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Lifshiz’ Clothing
Main Street
W. L. Douglas Shoe Company
Nookery
Lifshit
P. and Q Clothing Store
Traveler Shoe Store
Bridgeport Armis tice day omitted time error slows salute
Bridgeport marked Armistice Day with a bugler’s failed 12 am signal and a compensating performance as officials urged reflection. Reports from state and Fairfield County highlight police raids, local unemployment measures, and civic projects amid ongoing wartime vigilance.
Beach land fight may be settled by compromise soon
The State Tuberculosis Commission and the McCook estate near Seaside Sanator ium at Niantic may resolve the land dispute within weeks through a compromise for Sound frontage essential to expand facilities for bone tuberculosis treatment for children. Governor Trumbull Attorney General Alling and Edward Fuszil arranged talks with McCooks counsel as condemnation actions await outcome.
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State Tuberculosis Commission
McCook
Niantic
John 4H. Trumbull
Benjamin Alling
Edward F.usil
Finance and Control
McCooks
Charles Allen
Rockville
Ansch T. McCook
Charles A. Templaton
Hugh M. Alcorn
New London County
Arthur MM. Brown
Two Cops Die as Pistol Fight Ends in Alabama Street
In Opelika Alabama Nov 11 four men two officers and two civilians died in a pistol battle on Main Street after patrolmen Lee Clark and Edward Nix attempted to arrest O C Dauphin eighteen. Dauphin and his father Cleve Dauphin returned firing killing the officers and Dauphins. bystanders were wounded. Police said the Dauphins were recently arrested for violating prohibition laws.
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OPP
Ala
Associated Preas
O C. Dauphin
Lee Clark
Edward Niv
Dauphin
Cleve Dauphin
Clark Andix
Clark
Dauphins
Nix
Chamberlin Eyes Transatlantic Flight With 20 Passengers
Chicago Navy reports Clarence Chamberlin envisions a future trans Atlantic flight carrying 20 passengers within one or two years. He aims to recapture the endurance record, and expects a four aircraft race by year’s end with rivals like Bert Acosta and William Brock ready for the challenge.
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Chicago
Navy
Associated Press
American Legion
Clarence D. Chamber- UN
Charley
Charles Levine
Germany
Bald Chamberlin
Levine
Lan
Templehof
Detroit
Mich
Prlot
Chamberlin
Bert Acosta
William J Brook
Edward F. Schlee
George Weles
New York
Klimeels
Chamvening
Woman Ends Lives of Four Children Then Kills Herself
New York report of a destitute mother Mrs Wychan, 45, who killed her four children ages five to eleven after locking her tenement meter for unpaid bills, then died by gas. Neighbors found the bodies on Sist Street. she had separated from her husband and had recently lost work.
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Bridgeport
Switzerland
Coronel
Hillaida
Milford
Fairfield County
Norwalk
McCooks
Huntington
Power Company
Lake Danbury
Blodgett
Washington
Fairfield
Westport
Red Crosas
Washington Coolidge
Acta
Vermont
New York
Associated Press
Hidegerde Wychan
Ned
Bilia
Carl
Mrs. Wywies
Fort Worth
Texas
Harriet Murphy
Pollo
Pringe Carol Did Not Seek Throne, Court Informed
In Bucharest on November 11 M Manoilescu former under secretary for finance on trial for alleged conspiracy revealed Carol did not seek the throne he renounced by the regency His remarks defended the prince as loyal and decent and criticized the government saying a republic was feared He outlined a legal path to restore Carol without changing the constitution and denied intent to dethrone or alter monarchy.
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Carol
Agathat Republic
Mosolini
Ee ‘Am
Yale
Princeton
Bucharest
Roumania
Associated Presa
M. Manoilescu
Manoilescu
Houmiania
Manoulescu
Moanoiulescu
Manoliescu
Bishop Hendrix Dies in Missouri
Bishop Eugene Russell Hendrix, 80, retired senior bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, dies at Norwalk home. He led church missionary efforts for decades and served as presiding bishop for 36 years. (Continued on Page Twenty Three).
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Kansas City
Associated
Eugene Russell Hendrix
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Henan
College of Bishops
Ian
Yale Prides Against Princeton In Rainy Eskr initial clash
Yale prepares for a decisive prep battle with Princeton in soggy field conditions. Johnny Garvey fills Caldwell’s backfield role as Yale seeks a third straight win over the Tigers while Caldwell coaches from the sideline amid speculation on eligibility and the long running Yale Princeton series dating to 1673.
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New Haven
Associated Press
Bulldog
Princeton
Yale
Caldwell
Tigers
Pratt Field
Johnny Garvey
Elsace
Tiger
Thetcase
Joe Caldwell
Zed Jones
Bill Webster
Bruce Caldwell
Board of Control
Yale University Athletic Association
Brown
Blue
Chlorine Used In Effort To Clear Polluted Waters
Waterbury Vermont reports flooding aftermath on Armistice Day as chlorine treatment aims to purify polluted water supply. Officials test treated water while warning residents not to drink until safe. Sewage systems restored, fears of typhoid rise but progress toward clean supply noted. Farmers scramble to prevent spontaneous hay combustion amid widespread flood damage.
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Dean
Hampton Roads
Tuture
Waterbury
Associated Press
Polaon Gaa
Aufferera
Winooski Valley
Winooski
Recovered loot halves gang leader Calloway gang
Kansas City November 11 The Calloway gang led by Red Calloway was broken up with the arrest of Calloway his wife Vivian and others in Lawrence chief detective Toyne said Registered bonds totaling 28400 part of 46000 stolen from Wynnewood Oklahoma on November 3 were recovered The gang had moved more than 260000 in unregistered bonds to bootleggers gamblers and saloonKeepers at half price Calloway had previously been pardoned after a murder and bank robbery conviction and Toyne estimated half a million dollars had been taken by the gang since Calloway's release
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Lawrance
Red) Calloway
Lincoln R Toyne
Wynnewood
Oklo
Calloway Gang
Toyne
Calloway
Texas Penitentiary
Miriama A. Ferguson
Texas
Vivian Calloway
Tons of Dynamite Lost In Flood Menace Vermont
Ten tons of dynamite flowed down the Winooski valley from Bolton during a flood and now threaten life and property amid reconstruction and future farming efforts. The flood killed highway workers and swept dynamite boxes downstream. Two 50 pound boxes found in Burlington were used and remained unimpaired. Engineers warn of danger but offer no prevention methods.
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Vermont
Burlington, VI
Associated Press
Wincocki Valley
Bolton
Nation marks Armistice Day with tribute to dead soldiers
President Coolidge led a nationwide Armistice Day tribute honoring World War dead. Arlington’s Unknown Soldier received wreaths as Mrs. Coolidge laid a rose. Canada sent a Cross of Sacrifice and 200 Canadian soldiers paraded in Washington. Memorial services also paid respect to Woodrow Wilson at his tomb.
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Washington
Associated Press
Maine
California
Great Lakes
Gulf
Arlington National Cemetery
President Coolidge
America
Arlington
Bethlehem Chapel
National Cathedral
Woodrow Wilson
Theag
New York
Chicago
Three Killed in Explosion on Ship
Three crew members died when a tanker named Beta exploded during a hazardous passage to New York. A fourth crewman was badly burned as the vessel, 33 miles from New York, remained in danger with smouldering fires in the hold. Revenue cutters and escort ships rushed to assist the stricken tanker as hope for safe passage dimmed.
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New York
Walker and Daly
Ruth Elder Back From Paris Won't Return to Dishwashing
Ruth Elder and Capt George Haldeman returned to New York after the Atlantic flight near disaster. Mayor Walker lauded them at City Hall as ten thousand cheers greeted them. Elder said she will try again to fly across the ocean, while Haldeman spoke of future prospects.
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Ruth Elder
Paris
New York
Associated Press
Atlantic
Ruth Hilder
George Haldeman
Walker
City Hall
Gil Flyer
Dixie
Mr Mayo
Aorry
Haldeman
Miga Elder
Aquitania
Broadway
Miss Elder
Lyle Womack
Ag Cap Haldeman
Macombia
Belated Armistice Day bugle calls heard in Greenwich
Ex service men attend services as several hundred gather on Main and Fairfield to hear taps and a post Armistice Day program broadcast by WICC. The ceremony includes addresses by American Legion officers and musical numbers. a two minute silence at 11 am marks the day. About 3000 attend Central Stamford game and over 1000 attend the Armistice ball at the Ritz Frilroom.
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Malg Street
Robert Kendrick
Joseph Reilly
American Legion Drug Corps
Calla
Harry W. Congdole
American Legion
Bridgee Port
Gresnewick
Fairfield County
Lee Gion
Main
Fairfield
Wicc
Henry Sullivan
Main and
Fair' Eld
Kendrick
Reilly
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Reily
Legion
Golden Hui Street
American Legion Chorus
Sullivan
S. 3. Greenberg
Adderas
Samuel Sachs
George Meara
Charles H. Sprague
Jay Smith
American Legion Quartette
Liberty
Demper Fideles
Edward Duss
Joseph Zennye
Joseph Betly
Drowning Death In Reservoir Sparks Inquest In Fairfield
An inquest will be held at 10 o'clock in the County Courthouse into the death of Lawrence A Wolf 23 of 197 Berkshire Avenue Fairfield drowned when a car driven by George B Skelly 264 Dover Street careened from Black Rock Turnpike into Lamp Mortar Reservoir. Frank J McCluskey 93 Fulton Street was a passenger. Skelly and McCluskey attempted to free Wolf diving to the reservoir bottom and removing wreckage while Constable Ro Elwood 145 am summoned help and a wrecker assisted recovery.
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Lawrence A Wolf
Berkshire Avenue
Lamp Mortar
Fairfield
County Court House
John J Phelan Wolf
George B. Skelly
Dover Street
Frank J Mo. Cluske
Fulton Street
Black Rock Turnpike
Skelly and
McCluskey
Ro Elwood
Pasafole
West el
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District of Columbia
Maggie Dodd
Pour and
Half Street
Samuel Kirby
Dodd
Charles Holt
Kirby
Wardman Park
Grand
Tennessee
Tolumbus Tevin
Henry Choate
Wunty
C L Wley
Choate
Rte
Hendrix
Methodist Episcopal Bishopa
Champerlin
Europe
McCook Estate
Pringe Carol
Manoilescue
Missouri
M. E. Church
Cutor
Hlaven
Angelo
Mary Federici
Wall Street
Benjamin Bergsell
Water Street
Josephine Basile
Raymond Street
Palice
Biaile
Red” Calloway
Florida
Ole
Greenwich
Legion Post
Wolf
Rage Thirty
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