Mad Man Roams East Side Flinging Frosting At Cemetery
Peprucciani Eppore, described as mentally unbalanced, caused chaos on Hust Main street and at Mountain Grove cemetery. He fled a restaurant after frosting his face, battled five policemen before capture, and faces police detention for investigation.
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East Side
Peprucciani Eppore
Hust Main Street
Feprucciani
Mountain Grove
Ameuveren
Pore
Eppore
Alice Nicholson
Dorman
Bogus checks flood banks in Christmas fraud wave
Phoney checks for small sums appear in the financial district causing banks to issue warnings. The instruments, claimed to be from The McCathron Tratler Works Inc, are unsigned by legitimate channels and have duped some merchants before funds are lost. The Connecticut National Bank reports many such checks arriving recently and urges public caution during the holiday season.
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Financial
Connecticut National Bank
A. W. Goodwin
Roses Bloom on Old Cape Cod
Nantucket residents enjoy a mild December as Rambler roses bloom along fences. Farmers plow fields and fishermen work as if summer, with no snowstorms or ice in sight four days from Christmas.
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Cape Cod
Nantucket Mass
Nantucket
Hamon Had Strange Hold Over Women
El Paso dispatch recounts Clara Hamon describing a controlling, abusive relationship with Jake L. Hannon era. she recalls domination and fear, comparing him to a “masterful man” who beat her, with reflections on past events and a note of lingering regret.
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Hamon
Sam Blatr
Herald-Exam
Universal Service
Chicago Herald- Examiner
el Paso
Texas
Clara Smith Hamon
Chihuahua
Mexico
Ardmore
Jake L. Hannon
Oklahoma
Tommy
Lawton Okia
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Metal Trades Council Opens Kitchen for Unemployed in Bridgeport
The Metal Trades Council of Bridgeport plans a relief commissary at the Park Theatre building to serve meals of bread and coffee to unemployed metal workers. The council adopts a relief committee to organize donations and use of headquarters to alleviate distress caused by industrial mismanagement.
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Metal Trades Council of
eMtal Trades Counc
Bridgeport
Metal Trades Council
Biid
Metal Trader
Park
Mayor's Message Opens Way to Charter Change
Mayor Wilson urges Bridgeport move toward commission form of government and proposes adopting the city manager plan with one administrator. Civic groups back trial, hoping to reduce partisan waste, as aldermen receive the unexpected message with silence.
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Wilson
Board of Aldermen
Bridgeport
Counci
Victim of ancient game reports $4500 loss to two strangers
Stephen Bodnar of 403 Spruce Street claimed two men robbed him of $4500 after guiding him to a Main Street theatre and station. Police doubt the tale of a robbery and suspect the handkerchief or money machine con. Bodnar, about to depart for Eye Harbor New Jersey, intended to buy a farm with the savings.
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Stephen Bodnar
Spruce Street
Detective Bureau
Bodnar
Main Street
Hodnar
Eye Harbor
N. J
Enright Hints Crime Wave Tied to Christmas Gifts
New York police commissioner Enright said criminals need money for Christmas gifts in a discussion about a rising crime wave. In Philadelphia, an inquest into Henry T. Peirce’s death, found beaten in his apartment on November 22, opened with thirteen witnesses summoned by the coroner.
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New York
Enright
Murdet
Philadelphia
Henry T. Peirce
Knight
Commonwealth
Long Beach
Poli
Curran
Board of Estimates
Leading Men Voice Support for Commission Government
Frank Miller of City National Bank backs the commission plan as a better form of government. Andrew M. Cooper and Miner S. Treat voice cautious approval, with Treat urging public utilities to be municipally owned. George Crawford cites Tren ton opinions on mix results, while Samuel Plotkin favors change to improve city practices. Henry Belaich forfeits $100 bond after a saloon arrest.
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Prank Miller
Frank Miller
The
City National Bank
Miner S, Treat
Miner S. ‘Treat
Central Labor Union
Pressmen’s Union
George BE. Crawford
George
Crawford
Trenton
N. J
Samuel B. Plotkin
Samuel FB. Plotkin
Board of Education
25 Buried in Cave-In at Illinois Steel Co Open Hearth
From 25 to 85 men are reported buried alive in a cave in of the Open Hearth Furance at the Illinois Steel Co. here. Details are lacking.
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Ind
Illinois Steel Co
Who Is He The Liberal Merchants Identity Contest
A newspaper notice invites readers to identify a well known Broad Street merchant described as liberal and active. The Times Office offers a prize for the first correct identification, with initial correct guess by Mrs. W. E. Rellew and subsequent entries from locals including Julian Lehnerman and M. J. O’Reilly. It names many residents and ends with the clue that the person is George.
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Broad Street
Times Office
Bridgeport Police Enforce Vigorous Crime Crackdown
Bridgeport police adopt safety first as motto and deploy 45 officers in business district plus six motorcycle patrols to deter criminals fleeing New York. Additional measures include frequent patrols, auto activity, and a citywide crackdown amid a rising crime wave.
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New York
Bridgeport
Auctioneers Fight Ordinance In Court
An injunction to restrain the anti auctioneering ordinance passed by the Board of Aldermen last night will be filed in Superior Court today by Attorney I Philip Slovatsky. The bill may precede the ordinance since it does not become effective until mayoral approval.
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Board of Aldermen
I. Philip Slovatsky
Lavery Names Budget Board For Charities
Albert E. Lavery announces a five member budget committee for charity financing under the Bridgeport Financial Federation. The lineup includes Chairman Sumner Simpson and notable figures such as Chief Justice George W. Wheeler Thomas M. Cullinan Taiefen Ty Warner and Almon Chase. Simpson heads Raybestos Company and Connecticut National Bank, active in regional merger talks.
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Albert E. Lavery
Council of Social Agencies
Bridgeport Financial Federation
Federation
Lavery
Sumner Simpson
George W. Wheeler
Thomas M. Cullinan
Taiefen
Ty Warner
Almon Chase
Simpson
Raybestos Co
Connecticut Natonal Bank
Bridgeport National
Postal Safe Dynamited at Noroton Heights Burglary
Noroton Heights postmaster C Thurston Gilbert loses two months salary and about $600 in cash after burglars dynamite the four hundred pound iron safe breaking the rear door and lock. An attempted robbery at nearby Noroton Heights railroad station yielded no valuables. Weather forecast from New Haven predicts fair tonight and unsettled with possible rain or snow Wednesday for Bridgeport area.
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Noroton Heights
C. Thurston’ Gilbert
Gilbert
G. W. Brunner
New Haven
Bridgeport
Barber Wrestler Wins Title After Glass Showcase Throw
Bridgeport barbershop bout ends when Hyman Harrison bowls Sam Holeve through a glass display. Both men face mutual assault charges. court delays until December 28 for investigation. Holeve sought a gun after the street fight and police intervened.
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Sam Holeve
Smith Street
Hyman Harrison
Taft Avenue
Bridge+port
Holeve
Harrison
Ife
Hyman
Sam
Harrisson
Battle Report Of Burned Irish Village And Exaggerated Casualties
Dublin reports that British crown forces burned Pallina lee in County Roscommon early today in reprisal for an attack on a police barracks. One constable was killed and three wounded. Shops and houses and outlying farms were destroyed. inhabitants fled. Officials say casualty reports near Mullinabone, County Tipperary, are likely exaggerated. The wires from the scene were down.
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London
the Press Association
Dublin
Tuisk
County Roscommon
Crown
Pallinalee
Loneford
Mullinabone
County Tipperary
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Walter Wanger
Justine
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Gov’t Plan
Andrew M. Cooper
Howland Dry Goods Company
Kenry Belaich
Hallett Street
Battezier
Golden Hill
Water Streets
Mqnoria
Scour City
West End
Barber
Tipperary
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