Foch Bids Adieu To America
Ferdinand Foch sailed for France from New York after a US and Canada tour. He received honorary degrees medals gifts and moving tributes from millions of Americans while traveling about 15000 miles and delivering hundreds of speeches.
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Foch
America
New York
Ferdinand Foch
Anne
France
United States
Canada
Germany
Marshal Foch
American
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Paris
Hartford Out En Masse For French Leader
Hartford residents turned out in force to honor Marshal Foch as his train passed en route from Hart food to New York. The parade and ovation were marked by high spirits, but Bridgeport sadly noted the three minute salute never materialized. A five year old French girl and members of the 40 Hommes 8 Chevaux club joined the crowd in hopes of a closer moment with the Generalissimo. Nuns and others also gathered, left disappointed as the train sped by. In Norwalk, 90 Washington avenue resident Kramer filed for bankruptcy with reported debts and assets including stock, fixtures, and a life insurance policy.
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Bridgeport
Foch
Marshal Foch
Than Kramer
Washington Avenue
Norwalk
John Feeogh
Busines
Connecticut Butter & Egg Co
Bridgeport Paner Company
George CG. Johnson
Austerine Manufacturing Company
Merchants Food & Produce Co
Mfe
State's Attorney Hears Witnesses in Council Officer Probe
Homer Cummings and Garlick prepared six subpoenas for morning witnesses and twenty four for afternoon testimony to clarify confusion over officer election at the last Common Council meeting. Witnesses include Mayor Atwater Aldermen Kelly Hibber Veness Hartnett and reporter Hurley with Hamilton ally Klein seen in conference.
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Homer Cummings
Common Council
Cummings
Garlick
Claven
Dunigan
Alterman Hart- Rett
Algerman Hibbard
Momtt
Fred Atwater
John Hurley
Veness
Hartnett
Hamilton
Jacob Klein
Commings
Curley’s Election Upsets Boston in 1933 Mayor Race
Boston voters delivered a stunning upset as James M. Curley won the mayoral race by 2,898 votes over John R. Murphy. The result drew widespread debate, with recount petitions possible if Murphy and allies pursue action. Final tallies: Curley 74,260 Murphy 71,562 C. S. O'Connor 16,818 C. Baxter 4,26.
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Boston
James M. Curley
Curley
John FR. Murphy
The
Good Government Association
John R. Murphy
Tha
Murphy
O’connor
Baxter
S-48 Submarine Wreck Recovery Under Way
Divers from Merritt and Chapman work in four hour shifts on the S-48 wreck where 41 crew members perished. A new diver from New York arrives to replace a departing diver as the Robert McAllister supplies fresh water and a flashing buoy is placed 500 feet from the sunken craft to warn passing vessels. The operation involves cutting the stern with electric torches, fitting a flange, pumping out water, and using a derrick to raise the submarine.
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Merritt and Chapman Company
New York
Robert McAllister
Navy Department
Department of Lighthouses
Messina Held Under $200 Until Saturday
Edward Morsine was arraigned in City Court after an arrest for running an alleged gambling operation at a North Washington venue. He is held on $200 bond until Saturday, along with six alleged frequenters named Giardeno Matino Matano Longo Matamrato Taberting and Marcanto, all detained on $300 bonds for trial. Police investigate an accident between cars driven by Hugo Hoyse and Hugo Schultes on Connecticut Seaview avenues. several passengers were slightly injured.
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Edward Morsine
North Washington
Nick Giardeno
Matinastreet
Salvatore Matano
Joseph Longo
Gaspar Matamrato
Yonkers
Angelo Taberting
North
Washington Avenue
Daniel Marcanto
Lexington Avenue
Messina
Trafic
Iutomeriies
Hugo Hoyse
Davenport Street
Hugo Schultes
Parrott Avenue
Connecticut
Seaview Avenues
Esterday
L. T. Stamley
Brooklyn
J. J. Marshott
Tunnell Strest
Eddie Schumm
Sheridan Street
Eyas
Held By Hypnotism Says Slayer of Doctor
Mrs. Charles Raizen, arraigned in Brooklyn court for killing Dr. Abraham Glickstein, aged 48, in his Manhattan office last Saturday. She described a life of mental suffering under the physician’s influence, claimed his advances and a magnetic control led to the act, then sought peace in Florida before returning to shoot him. The defense cites mental unbalance. Dr. Tannerbaum supports not normal mentality.
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New York
Charles 3
Raizen
Brooklyn
Abraham Glickstein
Glicksein
Lower East Side
Manhattan
Lillian , Schaffer
Gilokstein
Glickstein
Sitice
Florida
Jacksonville
Aaron W. Levy
Jung
Samuel T. Tannerbaum
Agents Make Nice Haul In Stamford
Prohibition enforcement agents raided a saloon on West Main Street Stamford near the police station finding six drinks on the bar and large quantities of liquor behind it. The old stand of Max Swit is believed to be under control of Gu J Voranel who faces arraignment before U S Commissioner Hugh Lavery on Friday.
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County Court House
Stamford
Uoval
Max Swit
Gua J. Voranel
West Main Street
Voranel
United States
Hugh J. Lavery
3000 Women In Kansas Strike Army
Pittsburgh Kansas December 14 The petticoat army in the Kansas coal district closed mines near Franklin and pressed an offensive. More than 3000 women wives and families of striking miners started in Crawford county to move on the Scammon district the anti Howat part of the field. Threats to storm Columbus Fall to free Alexander Howat prompted concerns and the Pittsburgh industrial court asked for State troops.
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Pittsburgh
Kansas
Petticoat
Kansas Coal
Franklin
Crawford County
Scampon
Columbus
Alexander Howat
Industrial Court
Filipinos Seek Independence Plea Pushes for Freedom
Washington December 14 Philippine resident commissioners Ce De Veyra and Isauro Gaba presented a letter to the President arguing the four power Pacific treaty makes independence for the Philippines feasible. They contend previous fears of Japanese invasion are erased and urge swift action toward full self government.
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Washington
Philippines
Ae Ce
de Veyra
Isauro Gabacon
Philip
Big Navies Not Cause of Wars Says Educator
Hartford lecture by Yale professor Hdwani M. Bor chart argues wars stem from industrial rivalry and cable ownership rather than naval power. He favors a Vanderlip like plan to avert European collapse and warns disarmament failure if the Three Power Pact is not ratified. Also reports prisoners delivered to Wethersfield and Cheshire Reformatory including Archangel and Nettleton.
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Hartford
Conn
Hdwani M. Borchard
Yale
Trinity
Vanderlip
America
Sean
Simeon Pease
Wethersfield
Cheshire Reformatory
Nicholas Archangel
Walnut Beach
Cheshire
Dominic Jeanett
Archangel
Harry Nettleton
Bridgeport
Ruth Ruth’s wife reassures on Babe Ruth fair outcome
Waterbury Connecticut December 14 Babe Ruth’s wife while visiting friends attended a local theatre last night where a mind reader asked questions from the audience. She asked about Babe Ruth’s affair with Judge Landis and was told not to worry and that everything will come out all right.
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Waterbury, Conn
Babe” Ruth
Babe
Revolution Spreading In India
Washington reports Tarat nah Das an international secretary for Friends of Freedom declares hostage takeovers will rise as India’s nationalist movement spreads. He warns one hundred British officials may be seized for each hostage. Judge Walsh hears $1,000 damages suit from Yuengling against Postal Telegraph over alleged unpermitted lines in Silver Mine area.
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Washington
Tarat Nah Das
Friends of Freedom
C. R. Das
All-India
Congress
India
Das
Taraknah Das
All-India Nationalist Congress
John J. Walsh
Common Pleas Court
George W. Yuengling
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
New Canaan
Acceptance By Japanese Is Assured
Washington reports that Japan is nearing final acceptance of the 5-5-3 naval ratio at the arms conference after settling one minor point. The talks expect a Far Eastern committee session on China while the big ships debate continues. Japan asked to substitute the battleship Mutsu for one older 12 inch gun ship, with Americans and British leaning against the change but leaning to yield if needed.
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Washington
Japan
China
Paron Kato
Hughes
Balfour
Mutsu
United
Great Britain
Nagy Kills Wife in Norwalk After Quarrel
Layos Nagy of South Norwalk shot his wife in their kitchen during a quarrel and then attempted suicide. He was arrested en route to the police headquarters and held without bail on a murder charge. The couple has four children. a two year old boy witnessed the shooting as he was carried by his mother. The wife died almost instantly from a heart wound. Nagy claimed infidelity motivated the crime.
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Norwalk
Layos Nagy
Tio
Nagy
Third District Democrats To Make Merry
Third District Democratic Association opens its new Fox homestead clubhouse on Fairfield Avenue near Brewster Street with Mayor Atwater and city officials as guests. A joint committee and Ladies Auxiliary prepared music, dancing, and a buffet luncheon for the event, with 14 newly furnished rooms and plans for future social activities in the West End.
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Prospect
Bridgeport
Third District Democratic Association
Old Fox Homestead
Fairfield Avenue
Bréweter Street
Fred Atwater
West End
Eugene ©. J. Kelly
Frank Wargo
Kenneth J. Grimm
Arthur
Edward FP
Lynch
Beilicky
Otto Hegeda
James Kelly
McPherson
Henly
Brown
Edward
Mutske
Eugene Helly
McPherson and Brown
Financial Parley May Follow The Conference
London December 14 The Daily Chronicle, a government source, reports a proposed financial conference to follow the current Washington talks. The agenda would cover separations, debts, exchange rates, disarmament on land and naval issues tied to maintaining heavy armaments.
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London
Shroni Cle
Washington
Bootlegger Tries New Method, Fails at East Main
Willam Booth, 59, employed at 469 East Main Street saloon, won a blue ribbon as only original bootlegger in Bridgeport but was fined 200 dollars and 20 days in jail by City Court. Police raided John Morosky's saloon. Booth, found with two one quart bottles, claimed liquor was for personal medicine. Booth had previous liquor-law sentence on November 26 and may have jail time suspended if the saloon closes.
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Willam Booth
John Morosky
East Main Street
Bridgeport
Willam
Morosky
Booth
Mqnor
Albert Langham
Langham
William
Arthur M. Conley
Big Three Resume Naval Ratio Talks Amid Mutsu Debate
Washington reports say the Big Three will resume discussions today on naval ratio with strong indications Japan will accept a 5-5-8 ratio and retain the battleship Mutsu after a campaign. British and American observers note possible agreement on a 60 percent ratio, but confirmation in U S press is pending. In Dublin Judge Frank D Haines handles a land dispute case between Olaf Christianson and Martin Valentine with lawyers Shannon and Finkelstone present. In Dublin Michael Collins proclaims I am not a traitor and will stand with the Irish people as Sinn Fein commander-in-chief addresses Di Hireann amid cheers.
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Washington
Shes
Balfour
Skale
Japan
Frank D. Haines
Olaf Christianson
Martin Valentine
Henry B. Shannon
Christian
Lawrence Finkelstone
Collins
Dublin
Pec
Iain
Tay
Michael Collins
London
di Hireann
Sinn Pein Army
Irish decision on Anglo Irish agreement delayed to Thursday
Dublin decision on ratification or rejection of the Anglo Irish agreement awaits a public Dail session next Thursday. Debates reveal sharp rifts between Eamon De Valera and Griffith and Collins as secret sessions consider delegates authority and the treaty’s terms.
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Dail Eireann
London Conference
Eamon de Valera
Dublin
A. P
Dail
London
Great Britain
Irtely Free State
Eamon DeValera
DeValera
Tie Eaid
de Valera
Dall
Michael Collins
Robert Co. Barten
Debdlin
The
Freeman's Journal
Trish
Limerick
Galwayn
Clare
Veteran Bridgeport Officer Dies Suddenly at 62
Wilhelm Lundberg 62 a 22 year Bridgeport Police Department veteran died suddenly at home 40 Vine Street at 6 15 this morning of heart disease. Born in Sweden May 29 1859 he was a shoemaker before joining the force April 1 1894 retired July 16 1920. He served mainly in the Third precinct as patrolman and later doorman from June 2 1926 until retirement. Survived by wife and several children funeral plans undecided with officers from the Tridanport department to attend.
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Wilhem Lundberg
Bridgeport Police Department
Vine Street
Lundberg
Sweden
Pokes Deyont
Iis
Laindberg
Tridanport
Claim Hammers Lower Property Value In Court Action
Pellegrino Perenzo and Madeline Rabbia sue over noise and vibration from eight hammers at the Singer plant on Pembroke Street near Parnum Avenue. Judge Haines set hearings on Monday. Damages awarded include 500 for actual property damage to one owner and 27 to the other. the case seeks a permanent injunction.
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Singer Manufacturing Company
Indys
Frank D. Haines
Superior Court
Pellegrino Perenzo
Madeline Rabbia
Welght
Senator McCormick Calls for Marines Withdrawal
San Domingo December 14 United States Senator Medill McCormick member of the American colonial committee investigating American military occupation of Haiti and San Domingo went on record as favoring withdrawal of United States Marines from San Domingo After testimony on conditions in San Domingo the senator invited suggestions for future arrangements on the island He stated for one he favors withdrawal of American troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Domingo
United States
Medill McCormick
American Contonal Committee
Haiti
McCormack
School Board Tangle Ends- Dr. McLaughlin New Member
Bridgeport High school hosts a reorganized Board of Education meeting as Dr. William J. McLaughlin fills the Osborn vacancy. Gwen Burns chairs temporarily while Democrats and Republicans resolve a deadlock, and a writ of quarante seeks legality of vacancies and potential new elections.
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McLaughlin
Board of Education
Bridgeport High School
George W. Osborn
William J. McLaughlin
Library of Bridgeport High School
Willam R. Webster
Gwen Burns
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Irish Free State
American Legion
England
Mitsu
Republcan
Arthur Griffithd
MiMth
Publican
Aly
Elais
Milters
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