Christmas Seals Promote Health and Life Expectancy
Mrs. Elmer H. Havens and assistants sell Christmas seals to fund public health efforts against tuberculosis and to educate for longer life. The piece asks how long one may live, notes varying life expectancies, cites declines in disease deaths, and weighs risks of self harm versus murder and automobile accidents, urging health education and environment improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer H. Havens
Association of Life Insurance
United States
Canada
America
New Zealand
Ufe Insurance
Day Law Burden to Enforcers
Washington reports Attorney General Harry Daugherty told Congress that enacting and enforcing the Volstead Act and other statutes require a complete reorganization of the federal legal system. He noted rising enforcement problems and the need for clearer federal local relations to prevent delays and injustice in prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
Congress
Washington
Harry Daugherty
Iis
Department of Justice
Daughtrey
Alma O
Seven Youthful Meter Thieves Sentenced in Court
Seven youths linked to a large gas meter theft ring were sentenced in Criminal Superior Court. Leader Joseph Chandelonie received one year in prison, others got ranges from one month to nine months with probation. Parole violations carry full-term risk. Police vigilance aided the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Superior Court
Judes Newell Jennings
Ione
Wartine
Walnut Head
Durige Jennings
Joseph T Chandelonie
Thos. Edgeworth
Thomas Bowen
Steve Norko
Prion
Nolan
Nolan. One Month In Prison, Ene Months Probatelio T ‘Lon
Econ
Chement
Jennings
Grorre Mara
Hugh J Lavery
Robert DeForest
Accied
London
Tee ‘Oars Ag
Niet
Westminstur Indy
Ballard May Lose Job as County Commissioner
Reports circulated in Fairfield county politics say Commissioner Ballard may not be renominated by Republicans for the upcoming General Assembly session. Ballard deflected question saying he has not decided, while local leaders indicate opposition from Bridgeport representatives and Senator Wilder. Kilpatrick recalled his two year stance labeling Ballard as a Democrat, with Roraback also noted as disfavoring Ballard.
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Frank
Ballard
Fairfield County
General Assembly
Bridgeport
John T. King
Frank L. Wilder
Adolph Ledecrer
W. F. B. Kilpatrick
J. Henry Roraback
W. EF. D. Kilpatrick
George Washington Collides With British Steamer Off Dover
London reports the George Washington is damaged after a collision with the British steamer Rock near Goodwin Sands in the Dover area. The George Washington, sailing from Plymouth to Bremen, continued its voyage. damage to the other vessel Clyne Rock required assistance to Dover. The crews blame faulty maneuvering by the American steamer. impact described as like an explosion.
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London
A. P
Rock
Goodwin Saude
Dover
Deal
Plymouth
Premen
Fritisher
George Washington
Gremen
Howard Will Head Parc Post Annex Appointment
P. H. Howard, long time local postal service worker, has been detailed by Postmaster Charles F. Greene to act as superintendent of the parcel post annex until a permanent incumbent is named. He was recommended by the Postmaster and approved by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Howard
Postal Service
Charles F. Greene
Banker To Be Questioned On Jersey Church Murder
Authorities in New Brunswick plan to question a prominent banking official connected to the Jersey church murder case. Detectives seek a witness from Philips farm who allegedly saw the entire killing, while efforts continue to break his silence amid social and business ties. The inquiry centers on motives and possible accomplice involvement as new details emerge.
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Jersey Church
Beanswick
New Brunswick
Philips Farm
Como
Will Choose Architect of High School
The Board of Education and Common Council may select a local architect to design the East Sl yilgh high school with a $400000 bond out of a $1300000 request. A special meeting is set for tomorrow night at 7:20 in the board rooms to review the architect choice and preliminary Sheridan school addition drawings. Leonard Ash fem, who designed 27 local schools, is favored by a board majority, working with a St. Louis specialist, Mr Itter. Fuel Administrator Skinner will discuss burning of coal in school balters at the meeting.
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Board of Education
Itter
St. Louis
Leonard Ashfem
Education Board
Sheridan School
Skinner
Cail
Balters
Urges Self Denial on Women Wets
New York December reports Elizabeth Marbury urged women to deny themselves pleasures such as hate new sowns chocolates and theatre tickets to support the anti dry fund. She spoke to the Molly Pitcher Club advocating self denial to overturn prohibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elizabeth Marbury
Molly Pitcher Club
Dream Contest Offers Xmas Money Through The Bridgeport Times
The Bridgeport Times announces a dream center contest in collaboration with local theatre management. Send a letter describing one of your dreams to win a prize for Christmas. The Times notes further details appear in another column.
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Christma
Poli Phay
Sal Festic Theatre
Othe Theatre
Bridgeport
TIMES
Four Children Die in Chicago House Fire
Four children aged ten months to ten years perished in a Chicago house fire that destroyed their home as a lamp overturned by a gust of wind sparked the blaze. Two other children and the parents were critically injured and rushed to People's Hospital.
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Chicago
Mamie Tudak
Sophie
John
Eva
People's Hospital
Murder witness dies by own hand after police grilling
Orford New Hampshire December 7 Frederick C Bedell neighbor to the murdered brothers John and Charles Davis died by suicide after being questioned about the Davis killings. His death intensifies the renewed inquest with authorities noting no direct fingerprints tying him to the crime.
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Orford
N. H
Frederick C. Bedell
John
Charles Davis
Davis
Bedell
Davises
Wage Increase for 30,000 Pennsy Men
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a wage increase affecting about 30,000 maintenance of way employees in its Northwestern region. The raise amounts to roughly $1,500,000 annually and ranges from one cent per hour for carpenters painters and masons helpers to five cents per hour for bridge and building foremen.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
John G. Rodgers
North— Western
Pennsylvania
Daughter wins $165,000 award for alienation
Burlington Vermont December report states Mrs Derrit Stevens House was awarded $465,000 against her wealthy parents in New York for alienation of the affections of her husband Douglas Wood. The lengthy case spanned more than forty hours in court and involved the Woodhouse family.
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Burlington, Vt
Derrit Stevens
Lorenzo . Woodhouse
New York
Douglas Wood
Seek Male Admirer Of Murderess
Chicago dispatch reports Miss Elsie Coe and Miss Clara Hutchins took from the Incoming Los Angeles Limited by police seeking Mrs. Clara Phillips, the convicted murderess who escaped. A posse pursued the escapee from Los Angeles county jail, aided by Ed T. Johnson of Tijuana. trains near Ogden and Laramie were searched with no result. Six saws were found on a Los Angeles jail inmate, tied to the escape plot.
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Clara Pillips
Alberta Meadows
Los Angeles
Phillips
Ufe
Chicago
Elsie Coe
Clara Hutchins
Baltimore
Los Angeles Limited
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Clara Phillips
Ed T
Gold Tooth) Johnson
Tijuana
California
Traezer
Hammer
Jor
Johnson
Laramie
Wyo
Long Beach
Cal
E. A. McNab
Los Angeles County
Mark Halley
Fairfield Co prisoner in jail escape
Frederick A. Kouhoupt, a trusted workman, escaped from the state prison while in a physician's suit. He was last seen near the Fairfield railroad station and was believed headed toward Massachusetts. State police, train officials, and towns Danbury and Bethel were notified. Kouhoupt has a mother in Bethel and was close to finishing a sentence for assault.
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Hartford
Frederick A. Kouhoupt
Massachusetts
Kouhoupt
Worcester
Mass
Danbury
Bethel
Ship subsidy bill battle renewed in Senate committee
Washington December. Senate still divided over the Ship Subsidy Bill as McNary Lenroot and Wille join in opposition to its original form. The panel favors restricting the revolving fund use for subsidies for ten years while administration supporters back the President. The committee leans toward reporting the measure before week’s end amid a split among Republicans and Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
T. N.S
Commerce Committee
McNary
Willis
Olio
Lene Wronsin
Rpublican
Athers
Repulican
Congress
Jones
Senate Commerce Committee
House
Senate
Nelson
Minnesota
Kernard
Maine
Calder
New York
Edge
New Jersey
Trull
Delaware
Weller
Maryland
Ransdell
Louisiana
Fletcher
Mailmen Fine For Using Canceled Stamps in Parcel Post
In Martford, two Bridgeport mail carriers pleaded guilty to using canceled postage stamps on parcel post. Nathan J. Stanley was fined 150 dollars and Elbert H. Patterson 100 dollars. Attorney S Finklestone sought leniency citing military service and prior conduct. Jamies I. Mo faced perjury charges over forged treasury checks, but no appearance was entered as he had pleaded guilty earlier and awaited sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Martford
Bridgeport
Nathan J. Stanley
Elbert H. Patterson
S Finklestone
Fra
Pink
Piciea
Jamies I. Mo
Sesson
Train Blown Off Tracks Near Bi tou Station
In Perpicnan France a train was blown off the rails by a violent mistral wind. A sudden gust toppled two cars into a ravine while the last car narrowly cleared the track. No one was hurt.
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Perpicnan
France
Bitou
Oine
Governor Russell Refutes Charges In Stenographer Case
Oxford, Miss December 7 Miss Frances Birknead a star witness in a $100,000 damage suit against Governor Les M Russell testified about alleged relations during the 191% campaign. Russell denied all charges, said he never solicited a divorce, and claimed no knowledge of misconduct. He faced questions in court as the proceedings continued with Bilbo ordered to appear.
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Gov
Russell
Oxford
Frances Birmnead
Les M. Russell
Mississippi
Kean
Miss Birkhs
Elf
Trepgecernur
Roeesell
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Bright
Kim
Kilpatrick
Geo. Washington
Howard
Parc Post Annex
The
Wilbur Danie
Mrs. Phillips
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