Christmas Prices Cut Heavily Boosts Local Trade Optimism
A Times report notes big business leaders in town growing optimistic that prosperity will return if consumers curb hard times rhetoric and buy necessary goods. Merchants report price cuts and a shift from luxuries to essentials as meat supplies tighten and Christmas trade approaches, with buyers focusing on value.
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The
Times
Samuel Parker
Slowlang
Sis
Gabeaman
Giere
Boxer Delmont Near Death After Café Shooting
Providence December report: James Francis known as Young Delmont, a boxer, was shot in a Rhode Island hospital, gravely wounded during a quarrel over a girl. Police say Nicola Corrella fled in a car. Stella Mauro and Mrs. Basette are material witnesses. The incident centers on a cafe confrontation with the young boxer and a woman.
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Providence
Young Delmont
Rhode Island
Nichola Corrella
Fou Marwrite
New Bedford
Ratrang
Coc- Pela
Stell
Mauro
Sinn Fein Fear Closes Gates Of Foreign Office
London reports the Foreign Office gates shut for first time in years amid police evidence from anti Sinn Fein raids. Abbey likely to close to visitors. Arch bishop Mannix barred from Bootle address after fires. Six Irishmen arrested in Glasgow for treason plot with bombs, gelignite, arms found. Countess of Markiewicz arraigned in British court martial for conspiracy and disaffection after gesture at president.
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London
Foreign Office
Westminster Abbey
Home Office
Mannix
Australia
Bootle
Glasgow
Scotland
Dublin
Countess of
Markiewicn
MacSwiney
Cork
Nosse
Willard Plans Return Bout Against Dempsey Brennan Winner
Former heavyweight champion Jess Willard told the International News Service he signed with Tex Rickard for a 15 round title bout with the winner of Jack Dempsey versus Bill Brennan. He said the match could be staged on St Patrick's Day next year at a site Rickard selects.
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Lawrence
Kaa
Jess Willard
International News Service
Today
Willard
New York
Tex Rickard
Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennan
St’ Patrick’s
Rickard
Wil ‘m
Freight cars available to meet demand in 191? report
Washington December 3. After more than a year of congestion and tight car equipment the car service division of the American Railway Association says rolling stock supply now matches demand in nearly every branch of service. Officials attribute the rebound to better railroad operation and a drop in traffic.
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Washington
American Rail Way Association Today
Crazed by moonshine Peterson kills himself at home
Lewiston reports Peter Peterson a 37 year old carpenter killed himself with a gun after threatening to shoot his wife and three children as they fought to stop him with boiling water. Neighbors note he earned 75 weekly during wartime, spent on liquor. burial follows.
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Lewinston
John Febirvon
Carpenter
Head
Amily
Cameren
Ul Seu
Peterson
Widow Denied After Husband Dies In Factory Fire
The Compensation Commissioner rules Ignatz Kowalski died from his own carelessness after smoking on the job at American Tubs & Stamping Co. A match dropped into kerosene sparked the blaze that killed him. His widow, Mrs. Katie Kowalski, receives no compensation.
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Katie Kowalski
James Daley
Derby
Buckingham
Mra
Kowalski
Ignatz Kowalski
American Tubs & Stamping Co
H. N. Hassett Co
Shelton
James Darey
Wilson And Harding Agree To Meet In Washington
President Wilson will be glad to receive President-elect Harding during his stay in Washington on his return from Panama. Harding has signified willingness to confer with Wilson on the League of Nations on arrival in Washington next week. He plans to meet Senator Lodge and others to outline plans for the forthcoming conference and will likely visit the Senate.
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Washington
Wilson
Harding
Panama
White House
League of Nations
Senator Lodge
Senate
Apeak
Man Seeks Naturalization as He Faces Assault Charge
John Shepansky of 403 Spruce Street, living in Brigseport for seven years, told Judge Bartlett through an interpreter that he might file papers after two more years. He was fined five dollars and costs after being arrested for assault on Frank Eisler, who runs a boarding house at that address.
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Brigseport
Judge Bartlett
John Shepansky
Spruce Street
Frank Eisler
Bartlett
New York
West Fifty-seventh St
Fifth Avenue
Marjorie Lescomb
Roswell Reid
G. Boswell Reid
Califor
Reid
F. M. Potter
Hippodrome Theatre
Annete Bracy
Miss Bracy
Irwin Coyle
This Woman Says She Did Not Steal In Church
Mrs Alice Harriman of 331 Fairfield avenue was arraigned in Sky court on two counts of theft, one for 16 dollars and another for 1 dollar. Detective George Simon arrested her last night after a purse was allegedly stolen from a woman seated beside her in church. Bonds set at 50 dollars, case continued until Monday. The defendant tearfully professed her innocence.
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George Simon
Alice Harriman
Fairfield Avenue
Bartlett
No Country for MacGregor Ross
MacGregor Ross, 76, described as a man without a country, was released from Ellis Island after two years of State Department attempts to deport him. A Seattle raid tied to I. W. W. led to his arrest. British authorities could not confirm his birth there and refused to accept him.
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New York
Des
MacGregor Ross
Ellis Island
State Department
Tosa
Seattle
Who Is He A Sporting Man Identified For Reward
A riddle from The Times Ories asks readers to identify a noted sporting man described as successful and widely known. The first person to correctly identify him under the stated rules will receive a one dollar reward.
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the Times Ories
Two Correct IDs in McLaughlin Profile Case
Two persons correctly identified the profile of Dr. Philip J. McLaughlin, the well known dentist with offices in the Security building. George Licroix was first in line at 2 45 yesterday afternoon. Kaiapos of 1227 Main street also identified correctly. A number guessed wrong.
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McLaughlin
Philip J. McLaughlin
George Licroix
Julia
Kaiapos
Main Street
Hoover Pleads for Aid as He Visits Bridgeport
Herbert Hoover, famed food administrator and relief figure, drew a huge reception in Bridgeport to urge support for the millions of starved children in Central Europe and Armenia. His luncheon at The Stratfield packed, with many turned away for lack of seats, as pledges to American Relief poured in and Hoover outlined the relief drive.
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Herbert Hoover
Europe
Asia
Stratfield
Bridgeport
Armenia
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Hoover
Bradford D. Pierce, Jr
William H. Griffith
D. Fairchild Wheeler
Nathaniel W. Bishop
DeVer H. Warner
Seward Price
Sumneree
William T. Hincks
Levy seeks $1000 from Mulvihill over campaign loan
Jacob Levy of Westport sues Joseph Mulvihill for $1000 claiming a $600 loan was requested as a campaign contribution to secure the Democratic nomination for the Fourth Congressional district. Levy says Mulvihill promised repayment with interest if nomination failed, but he believes the promise was false.
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Jacob Levy
Westport Today
Joseph Mulvihill
Levy
Mulvihill
Fourth
Mulvinhill
Mulviitt
Mayor Wilson Served as Governor on His 41st Birthday
Clifford H Wilson marked his forty first birthday while acting as governor in Governor Holcomb’s absence. He signed an order extending Huard W Cooper’s confinement at Middletown State Asylum for an indefinite period after Cooper’s transfer from Litchfield County Jail.
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Clifford H. Wilson
Wilson
Holcomb
Huard W. Cooper
Middletown
Cooper
Litchfield County
Weather forecast for New Haven and Connecticut
Weather outlook from 8 p m Thursday to 8 p m Friday calls for generally fair and slightly colder conditions in New Haven and vicinity. Connecticut expected fair with a colder spell tonight, while gales diminish as the storm moves toward Nova Scotia. The broader region reports rains in the Lake region and New England with high coastal winds and mild morning conditions in most districts. Frosts reported down to Florida, Tampa and New Haven show only a four degree difference in temperature.
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New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Nova Scotia
New England
Northfield
Mississippi Valley
Gulf Coast
Florida
Tampa
Fla
Japanese tariff plans to curb imports spark Senate debate
Washington reports that Japan’s sharp price advantage over American industry has lawmakers weighing tariff measures to shield U S producers from imports of surgical instruments glassware and buttons. Senator Watson plans to bring bills up in the short session while Penrose’s health may hinder full participation. A related agricultural conference highlights disputes on relief measures as Congress reconvenes.
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Washington
Japan
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Watson
Indiana
Finance Committee
House
Philadelphia
Penrose
Pennsylvania
House Agricultural Committee
Pratt 6-ft 9-in joins the Army
New York December reports Denver produced the tallest man in the United States Marine Corps. Reuben A. Pratt, 29, stands six feet nine inches tall and weighs 287 pounds.
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New York
Denver
United States Marine Corps
Reuben A. Pratt
Weishs
League Delegates Applaud Wilson as Mediator Role
Geneva Dec 2 delegates to the League of Nations Assembly welcomed the formal announcement that President Withen agreed to serve as mediator between Turkey and Armenia. The move signals possible steps toward peace talks and Turkish Armenian tensions.
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Geneva
League of Nations Assembly
Withen
Turkey
Armenia
Stowaway Boy Rescued After Night Beside Harbor
In New York on December 2 an 18 year old Austrian stowaway Wash Jarnst spent hours on a raft in darkness before signaling for help. He was taken to Hillis Island to face deportation. In Marion on December 2 Clarence H. Burke of Latrobe Pa enlisted after a gamble that Harding would win the presidency.
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New York
Wash Jarnst
Austria
Elis Island
Hillis Island
Marion
Clarence H. Burke
Latrobe
Burke
Harding
Cox
Darien Vigilantes Clash Over Dance Cider Case
William Dance of Darien faces jail after a judge fined him for drunkenness and for assaulting his wife. Vigilantes who beat him and dumped barrels of cider into a brook sparked town outrage. A bond of 300 dollars is sought for appeal as arrests of the vigilante group remain unsettled.
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Darien
Conn
William Dance
Justice of the Peace
William Austin
Dance
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