Missing book vanishes amid city hall doubt and theories
The 1922 tax book from Tax Collector Howard S Challenger's office has been missing for 12 days with no trace found. State's Attorney William H Comley and tax attorney Edward Kelly offer theories from deliberate theft to a possible need for a new book, as probes grow.
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William HH
Comley
Mayer Behrens
Gene
Allorynay Comey
Joe Blate
Hoo Pearmm
Cies
Edward $4 Kelly
Kellily
Sargent silent on Chapman decision
Washington Nov 24 AP Attorney General Sargent refused to indicate the Justice Department stance on Chapman's possible execution after a mail robbery case. Officials avoided commenting on whether a recommendation for clemency or sentence proceeding would be sent to the President, citing rights of federal and state governments.
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Washington
Sargent
Department of Justice
New Britain
Waleh
Oman
Coolidsserte
Briand Refuses Cabinet As Doumer May Lead New French Ministry
Paris reports M. Briand declines to form a cabinet and suggests Senator Paul Doumer, former finance minister, as a possible premier. Socialists demand half the portfolios and control over finance policy, while leaders like Leon Blum and Dallensour face rejections. Doumer consults with President Doumergue and seeks a clear plan to assemble a safe majority in the Chamber, aiming to push a capital levy measure and secure support from the Radicals and other groups. The political maneuvering continues with differing party loyalties and potential cabinet shifts.
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Paris
M. Briand
Chamber
Paul Doumer
Finance
Mjister
Doumergue
Leon Blum
M. Donesur
M. Piiand
M. Painleve
M. Herriot
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Doumer
M. Doumer
M. Friand
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Serialista
Yim Wep
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Aerriat
M. Deamer
Brass Company Estimator Dead at Bridgeport Hospital
An estimer at a Bridgeport brass company died yesterday after a short illness. Survived by his parents and several siblings, the deceased was a former member of a local church. The body will be taken for burial and funeral services are planned for Friday at a local residence and church with arrangements handled locally.
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Ely
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Adams
Roe Vareths Wuotes A. Baldwin
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Robert
Margaret Baldwin
Iwatherine and
Povrethy
Lottie
Livehfield
Wall's Condition Deteriorates After Crash
Incident report from Waterbury on November 26 notes Wall in slight decline after a collision involving the Hust Mota Street area team. Medical line at St Mary's Hospital reports current status as cautious but improving, with authorities continuing observation.
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Waterbury
St Mary's
Football Star James Hammill Fight for Life After Crane Accident
James Hammill twenty three of 562 Carroll avenue, a renowned local football figure, lost both legs when a crane on elevated tracks at American Tube and Stamping struck him. He was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital in critical condition with severe blood loss and was described as “very poor” at midnight. The accident occurred shortly before 10 this morning at the Stratford avenue plant. he remains in peril as doctors fight to save him.
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James Hammill
Carroll Avenue
Bridger Port Hospital
Ching
Howe
Stratford Avenue
American Tube and Stamping Company
Bridgeport
Hos
Governor silent rebuke over ripper issue to Bridgeport mayor
Governor John H. Trumbull quietly rebukes Bridgeport Mayor Behrens in a reply deemed unsigned, noting the ripper matter is closed. Executive Secretary Elward T. Kelly dated November 24, 1925, confirms the governor’s stance and omits the governor’s signature, leaving the mayor’s thirteen word letter as the sole visible text.
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Mayor Behrens
Behrens
Elwarl TL. Kelly
Bridgeport
William Behrens
Conn
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Severnor
White House Larder Assures Bounteous Thanksgiving
President Coolidge anticipates a generous Thanksgiving as turkeys fill the White House larder. With his father ill but not heart trouble, Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge expect no relatives for the holiday. John at Amherst College, friends Frann Stearns to visit. the President plans church services and time for draft of his annual message to Congress.
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White House
Coowlidge
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Amherst College
Coolldre
Frann Stearns
First Congregational Church
Congress
Stabbing Fiend Lies Low As Police Net Is Drawn
Bridgeport police surround a stabbing fiend who has eight young victims, concentrating every resource on detection. Clues from victims and checks through police, welfare, and court records are being pursued as detectives brace for arrests. Police plan cross city and interagency cooperation to identify the perpetrator among recent arrivals.
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Bridgeport
Catherine Dillon
Union Avenue
Rose Kerensky
Binister Avenue
Patrick Planagan
Driver pinned as car hits trolley in Stratford
Stratford November 24 special P J Bubis 31 of Stratford suffered multiple broken ribs and internal injuries when his coupe crashed into a trolley car at One Stu sound Oil station Stratford avenue The trolley led by Motorman Wiane McCarthy was heading toward Brilees port Bubis was en route to eof when the collision occurred The radiator engine and steering wheel collapsed into Bubis as he was trapped in the wreck Police freed him and he was taken to Briggeport hospital where he was found intoxicated and charges of driving under the influence were filed with a $200 bond setHe will appear in court when recovered
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P. J. Bubis
Stratford Avenue
Wiane McCarthy
Brileesport
Bahis
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Auto Lab
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Hin
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Victor Marcus
J. Gerry
Babis
Tr Ruyter Tiawland
Briggeport
Trowland
Uaner
Tost
Parks
Baowill
Fragmented Local News Spans Crime Fire and Politics
A garbled page summary lists police actions, a stabbing, and a major car accident with injuries. It notes a 50th anniversary celebration, a firemen’s concert, and governor and mayor notes, amid various local incidents and court actions across towns in Fairfield and surrounding counties.
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Telly
Arends OU Ageniion
Giovernor
Sherif’ Gbardona
Puge
Lumber Dentere
Dumb rabies in Greenwich now
Hartford reports a third rabies case in two weeks in Greenwich. Inspector De Bare I. Schofield said Salvatore Vinno's dog on Alexander Street was diagnosed with the disease after being found paralyzed and unable to bite, a condition described by Commissioner Wooittiewey.
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Greenwich
Bare I. Schofield
Creen Ho Food and Dat Department
Cominaver
James M. Whititeney
Nommestic Animal Department
Aomonsi
Salvatore Vinno
Alexander Street
Rales Conmalsstaner Wooittiewey
Policeman Wounded in Daring Bank Hold Up
In Chicago on November 24 a six man gang overpowered bank messengers and escaped with 878,780 from the Droverd National Bank bound for the Meridnat Reserve Bank. Policeman Patrick O'Snell was wounded and later identified Leroy Marylyn as a robber. another former convict was photographed as a suspect.
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Itticago
Anne! Jieaman
Droverd National Bank
Maderat Reserve Bank
Patrick O'Snell
Leroy Marwlyn
Medwengers
Mitchell Defends Air Service Criticism as Treason Charge Defined
Colonel William Mitchell closed ten hours of testimony in his court martial for insubordination. He argued his charges of incompetence and neglect against the War and Navy departments were aimed at safeguarding national defense. He clarified that by almost treason he meant a loss of public trust in those departments to secure proper defense.
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Washington
William Mitchell
Army and Navy
War and Navy Departments
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War
Navy Departments
Allies to drop charges against war criminals in Germany
Berlin reports Count Friederick Von Westarp leading a conservative Nationalists move to seek a non confidence vote over Locarno and another to push entry into the League of Nations by special law. Stresemann argued Locarno would not erase guilt and French Belgian stances may delay trials while Germany signals willingness to join international talks.
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Reichstag
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League of Nations
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Foreign Office
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Ras Ard
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Leo Strevemann
Laura Louchour
Rhinelander case near defeat as Mills- asks to alter charge
Fairfield special report on November 24 details Town Treasurer Luin B. Switzer accusing the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance of failing to function properly. He cites overstepping authority, questioned expenditures, and a four riot guns bill over $200 charged to sundries without proper appropriation. Switzer vows to block payments without Finance approval. the boards dispute legality. Oliver G. Jennings reelected chairman.
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Board of Selectmen
Board of Finance
Luin B. Switzer
Finance Board
Fwitzer
Oliver G. Jennings
Rhinelander Case Delay As Wife Falls Ill In Court
In White Plains the Rhinelander trial paused for a third time as Mrs. Rhinelander grew ill and distraught during testimony. Davis, her attorney, sought adjournment until the following day hoping strength would permit her to testify while the defense stood ready with its own witnesses.
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White Plains
Alice Jones Hilander
Leonard Kip Raina
Elimbeth Jones
Emily Brooks
Rhinelander
Parsons Davis
Northwestern Riot Sparks Townwide Condemnation and Arrests
Evanston town officials condemn Northwestern University students for a November celebration that turned violent. Three thousand revelers clashed with police and fire crews, destroying property including a fraternity house, and sparking talks of arrests and denial of future permits for large gatherings. Major Bartlett suffered a head wound while aiding police, and damages cited reach police uniforms and fire equipment plus $300 in bomb-related gear. Student groups argued police overreacted, while authorities warn the incident could affect future crowd permits.
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Evanston
Northwestern University
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Thhey
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University
Zong
Firemen Concert and Ball Tonight at Bridgeport Armory
Bridgeport Fire Department hosts a benefit concert at Main Street Armory tonight. The sevenpiece rand Coms and Bridgeport Piper’s Sick Benefit Association present soloists Joseph Whalen Edward Russell Edward Daley John Martin and Lieut Thomes FF Reilly with Dekhoven Quartette Mayor Behrens also sings. Firemen Grifford and Cartwright of the New York Fire Department quartet perform. Proceeds aid the department’s Sick Benefit Fund and are supported by Deputy Chief Mether-non.
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Edward Russell
Edward Daley
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Ne Coure
James H. Methernon
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