Coolidge Opposes Tariff Reduction to Aid Farmers
President Coolidge signals openness to farm relief but rejects tariff cuts as a tool for aiding agriculture. He backs tariff protection to boost farming and suggests farm relief via home-market stimulus and tax cuts. Administration leaders in Congress are expected to resist Nagel report tariff revisions. Senator McNary and Senator Smoot criticize tinkering with the tariff. Coolidge favors methods to expand the domestic market for farm goods and reduce taxes.
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Washington
Associated Press
Coolidge
White House
Congress
Business Men
Charles Nagel
Commerce Department
Nagel
White Hoves
Capitol
McNary
Oregon
McNary-Haugen
Much
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Curran Exonerated in Death by Stabbing
Thomas Curran aged sixty of Prospect Street was exonerated by Coroner John J. Phelan in the death of James Reynolds thirty three of Myrtle Court. Reynolds died from stab wounds in what the coroner called a justifiable defense.
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Thomas Curran
Prospect Street
John J. Phelan
James Reynolds
Myrtle Court
Reynolds
Curran
Slashed at School Injures Fairfield Youth
Frank Lawas aged fifteen from 162 Kinga Highway Fairfield was slashed on the left forearm at the state trade school after an argument with another student. He received eight stitches for a severed muscle and flesh, treated at Emergency hospital by Dr. Jacob Lerman.
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Frank Lawas
Kinga Highway
Fairfield
Lawas
Jacob Ler
Take a Look at Your Tongue and Digestive Signs
A medical advertisement urges readers to check tongue coating as a sign of stomach and bowel problems and promotes Tanlac as a tonic. It claims thousands of sufferers report revitalization, includes a testimonial from William Martel of Pawtucket, and promises relief with the first bottle. It notes Tanlac contains herbal remedies and offers a money back guarantee.
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Tanlac
William Martel
Harriet St. Pawtucket
Naturerk
Struck Driver and Helper Arrested in Wilton Incident
Forward Murray of 741 East 183rd Street New York City was arrested in Cannondale Wilton yesterday afternoon charged with driving a motor truck while intoxicated. Paul A. Davis of New York City a truck helper was also arrested charged with breach of the peace and intoxication. State policemen from the Ridgefield barracks said the men were in charge of a huge motor truck they could not handle.
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Forward Murray
East 183Rd Street
New York City
Cannondale
Wilton
Lquor
Paul A. Davis
Ridgefield Barracks
Treasury Refunds 3.807 Billion in Second Liberty Loan
Washington reports the United States redeemed the Second Liberty loan totaling 3.807 billion. Most bonds are expected to be retired by week end, with some remaining due to mislaying or oversights. Final 7 month certificates offering was allotted fully for Second Liberty subscriptions. New York district allotted 110.41 million of the new certificates.
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Washington
Associated Press
United States
Ogden Mills
Mellon
Treasury
New York Federal Reserve District
Federal Reserve Districts
Funeral held for hunting accident victim William Barton
Three hundred classmates friends and relatives attended the funeral for William Earl Barton held at his Lee Avenue home. Barton, shot during a hunting trip in Newtown, was remembered by Rev Stephen Fish Sherman Jr and Demolay ritual. pallbearers included Moyers Allaire Bridge Moore Rowe and Terode.
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William Earl Barton
Lee Avenue
Barton
Newtown
Aetna Insurance Company
Dictaphone Company
Willam H. Barton
Demolay Society
Stephen Fish Sherman Jr
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Fred Chast
Mount@o Grove
Charles Moyers
Frank Allaire
Arthur Bridge
James Moore
Charles Rowe
Edward Terode
Horhood
There’s More to This Than Health in a Candy Case
A fragmented ad explains products claim to purify the body and skin through minerals and tonics. It cautions against purgatives and habit forming medicines for constipation, promotes a candy drug as a safe remedy, and claims wholesomeness in all weather.
Inventor Herbert Meisterknecht slain amid marital scandal
In Highlands New Jersey on November 15 Associated Press reports reveal an inquiry into the death of Herbert Meisterknecht inventor and engineer. Susar Meisterknecht of Yonkers claims a two year separation followed by his affection for a second wife. Sophie Schrieber Meisterknecht, named as a key witness, is sought in Trenton after a shooting that wounded the inventor. The suspect Schrieber reportedly fled the scene declaring I have just shot my brother in law. Authorities release pending further identification.
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Highlands
N. J
Associated Press
John J. Quinn
Susar Meisterknecht
Yonkers
Herbert ©. Meisterknecht
Sugater
Meisterknecht
Alnce
Sophie Schrieber
Cleveland
Ohio
Alex Schrieber
Trenton
Schirleber
Schrieber
Melsterknecht
Quinn
Officer Who Shot Boy Faces Court in Southington
Police Commissioner Christopher Zilly was arraigned in town court on a charge of aggravated assault for a shooting that wounded Herbert Kabisch, 17, in Milldale Sunday night. A gun expert testified the bullet came from a 38 caliber gun, with Zilly carrying a 38 and Thompson a 45 on the night of the shooting.
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Southington
Associated Press
Christopher Zilly
Herbert Kabisch
Milldale
Zilly
Eli Mix
New Haven
G. Thompson
Thompson
Kabison
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Edward J. Hickey
Kabisch
Zily
Thompsons
Linen merchants lose goods from room at 319 East Washington
Arson?? No. Linen salesmen reported theft of linens and cash totaling 1500 from a room at 319 East Washington Avenue. Ahmad Mahwood claims 50 worth of Unwear and 250 in cash. Abed Jaber Messad says 500 worth of linens and 150 in cash. Police at Second Precinct and the detective bureau are investigating the case.
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East
Washington Avenue
Ahmad Mahwood
Abed Jaber Messad
Second Precinct
Detective Bureau
Eames Reports Ocean Election Returns. Hartford to Eliminate Crossings
George M. Eames, manager of the Singer Manufacturing Co, said he received Bridgeport election results at sea after a trip to Semland and Germany. The state highway department plans to remove two dangerous grade crossings, one near Cornwall Station costing about 343,081 and another near Lime Rock in Canaan at about 100,706, with a Public Utilities hearing set for Nov 21 at 10 pm. A pump fire at the Orange Street dump brake house drew the 4 still alarm, with Engine Co 5 extinguishing it by 10:20 pm.
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D, Semland
Germany
George M. Eames
Singer Manufacturing Company
Bridgeport
mid-Atlantic
Hartford
Associated Press
State Highway Department
Rt Normh
Cornwall
Lime Rock
Ca‘naan
Itles Commission
State Capitol
Commission
Orenge Street
No. & Engine Co
Exploding Still Destroys Ansonia Barn and House
At dawn a large still exploded on a farm near Woodbridge Line, igniting the barn and a nearby unoccupied house. Firemen found a second house about 100 feet away also burned out, with only a stove and beds inside. Authorities noted the ruinous setup and ongoing investigation into the blaze.
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Ansonia
Associated Press
Woodbridge Hne
Farm in Quiet Quarter Changes Hands Several Times
A sparsely used rural property on a secluded edge of town has seen multiple ownership changes in recent years. The site, once tied to illegal activity, has shifted hands as investigators pursue leads about the operation. The latest transfer leaves officials monitoring the premises for further developments.
Applications Close on Duplicate Plates for 1928
Officials report yesterday was the last day to file for duplicate number plates for 1928. While final checks are pending early next week, officials note fewer applications than last year though many have been filed and a declining trend is seen.
Coal Oil Explosion Kills Father and Two Daughters in Emporia
Everett Dryden twenty five and his two daughters Ruby Elizabeth three and Evelyn fourteen months died today in an Emporia coal oil stove blast. The explosion happened as the father attempted to hasten a fire in the living room. Mrs Dryden suffered severe burns while trying to rescue them.
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Emporia
Enc
Associated Press
Everett Dryden
Ruby Elizabeth
Evelyn
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