Brooklyn blaze guts Williamsburgh blocks injuring 60
A major fire in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn drove 3,000 from homes and injured 50 to 60 people including 13 firefighters. Deputy Fire Chief John T. O'Hara, struck by collapsing roof wreckage, was hospitalized in serious condition. The blaze began at 159 Harrison Avenue in an auto baby carriage factory and spread to a row of tenements, producing loud explosions and attracting police and fire reserves to rescue residents.
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O'Hara
New York
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
John T. O'Hara
Auto Baby Carriage
Harrison Avenue
Oreas
Smoky Joe" Martin
St. Catherine's Hospital
Divine Sarah and imagination outlasts illness in 1900s musings
A column reflects on Madame Sarah Bernhardt's heart ailment and declares her imagination stronger than will. It cites Poe and discusses imagination driving progress from railroads to flying machines, then blends in a page with four brief items about Lenine, Lloyd George, Mrs. Harding, embezzlement charges, and questions why nations cling to antiques, ending with a note continued on Page Eleven.
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Sarah
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Cone
Lenine
Idoyd George
Algeciras
Spain
Russia
Louvre
Italy
Michael Angelo
Moses
Church of St. Peter
Vincol
Christmas Tree Fire Claims Family in Crodl Lyn
In Crodl Lyn New York a Christmas tree caused a fatal gas stove fire after a draft blew out the flame. Joseph Sicenski left for work, returning to find his wife and six year old daughter Elin dead. The tragedy followed Christmas shopping fatigue.
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New York
Der
Joseph Sicenski
Crodllyn
Tols
Sicenski
Elin
Autoist killed as crash injures married woman in Chicopee
In Chicopee Massachusetts Ernest Mowery 33 of Indian Orchard died instantly when a large touring car crashed through a fence and plunged 100 feet into the Chicopee river. Mrs Charles F Knight 28 of South Hadley Pulx died later at Mercy hospital from injuries. James J Hayes 34 also of Indian Orchard driver fled with minor injuries and is held in 10000 bail for manslaughter and drunken driving. Mowery was married and living apart. Mrs Knight leaves a husband in South Hadley.
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Chicopee
Mass
Ernest&. Mowery
Indian Orchard
Charles F. Knight
South Hadley Pulx
Mercy Hospital
James J. Hayes
Knight
South Hadley
Bandits Hit St Louis Money Truck For About $5900
Six armed bandits seized a Stix, Baer and Fuller money truck in St Louis and forced two employees and a patrolman to hand over about $5900 in cash from multiple delivery stations. They fled in an auto.
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St. Louis
Stix, Baer and Fuller Company
Troliceman
Poincare Questions US Role in Reparations Talks
Paris dispatch reports Premier Poincare doubts any US intervention in German reparations. He believes American isolation will hold. Also notes Ambassador Harvey and Mrs Harvey sailing to Madeira for holidays aboard the Berengaria from Southampton.
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International News Service
Paris
Raymond Poincare
France
International News Today
Harvey
London
Hery
Mrs. Harvey
Southampton
Madeira
America
Berengaria
Yale Rian Killed in Auto Crash
A Yale student William Resper of Boston, 26, was killed in a motor crash in Philadelphia while visiting a friend Edward Trasel, 19, of Torresdale, held as witness. Another Yale student Harry Sayers, injured with several broken ribs, is under guard at a hospital. The car skidded on a torn road and crashed into a tree.
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Philadelphia
Wiliam Resper
Boston
Yale
Edward Trasel
Edward C.trasel
Torresdale
Fairmount Park
Harry Sayers
Burglar With 200000 Record in Police Net
New York December report says Thomas F. Belford, dubbed a matinee burglar, confessed to 209 daytime burglaries and a total value of stolen goods since last August reaching $200,000. He was identified at police headquarters and found in the West 92nd Street apartment of Mrs Sadie Bennett late last night.
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New York
Thomas F. Belford
Calleht
West 92Nd Street
Sadie Bennett
Man Found Dead With 14 Bullet Wounds in Suspected Blackmail Plot
Anthony Joffee, 28, was found dead near his home with 14 bullet holes, six in the back, in what police suspect is connected to a blackmail scheme. The Boston coast guard cutter Acushnet remained stationed in Boston harbor after hours of patrol.
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Witloushty
Anthony Joffee
Boston
Coast Guard
Acushnet
Widow of slain man collapses in Stamford murder trial
The murder trial of Gus and Frank Sealafant in Superior Court resumed with Regina Montaginino, sister of the defendants and widow of Ignatius Montagino, collapsing in court. She had appeared at the opening and later remained home, overwhelmed by the proceedings. The defense had success in limiting hearsay testimony as the state prepared to call Montagino as a witness. Police officer Dyer testified about confiscating a revolver from one of the brothers.
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Gus
Frank Sealafant
Stamford
Newell Jennings
Regina Montazinino
Ignatius Montaghino
Montaginino
David FitzGerald
Homer S. Cummings
Fitzgerald
Dyer
Test
Robber Gang Captured in Chicago Arrests
Police in Chicago announced the capture of two presumed members of a regional robber gang linked to operations spanning the Mississippi valley. Authorities recovered more than 000 in Liberty bonds, whiskey warehouse receipts, and stocks, with associates still being sought. One suspect reportedly possessed a detailed plan of the state penitentiary at Joliet.
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Chicago
Mississippi Valley
Liberty Sands
Jo. Wet
American shot dead in Mexico near Tampico
Emile Avten formerly of Shreveport Louisiana, assistant superintendent of the Mexican Gulf Oil Company, was killed by an ambush on the road between Toteco and Zacamixtle in Vera Cruz state yesterday. The shooting was confirmed by late reports from Tampico via the Associated Press.
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Tampico
Mexico
Associated Press
Emile Asa Vten
Shreveport la
Mexican Gulf O Co
Toteco
Zacamixtle
Break Up Poker Ring by Auto Bandits at Endicott
Police report a gang of four to six automobile bandits raided the Miller Billard Academy in Endicott late last night. They entered with revolvers and forced patrons to surrender cash and silver. One suspect tried to hide a diamond ring but was ordered to surrender it.
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Binghamton
Miler Billard Academy
Endicott
Basilica Blaze Blamed on K K K Propaganda
Quebec authorities investigate a blaze that destroyed the Basilica and several buildings, with Chief Detective Dan Lorraine citing an anonymous threat claiming the Basilica would burn on December 28. The fire sparked fears of Ku Klux Klan influence and religious desecration.
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Quebec
Dan Lorraine
Lorraine
Syracuse to ration coal for city families daily
Syracuse N Y December 22 Ninety one and a half pounds of coal per family daily is the anthracite quota the city surveys show. About 2000 tons of anthracite enter Syracuse daily to supply the 41 30 families here and the daily allotment may be limited by supply and distribution factors.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Death ends Christmas dream for young factory worker
Miss Raynold Amundsen an eighteen year old Bead Chain Company worker living at 415 Hancock avenue was found dead this morning from gas asphyxiation in her furnished room. The Norway born girl known as Toots had planned a holiday visit home with wrapped packages and carefully laid out clothes. After turning off the room heater she failed to shut off the gas source and was discovered by Mrs. Neubauer at 5 45. The body was taken to Police undertaking and relatives notified.
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Raynold Amundsen
Hancock Avenue
Rayoli
Ragnhild
Bead Chain Company
Norway
Bridseport
Salem
Charles
Toots
State Street
Klan Leader Denies Remarks At Norwalk Controversy
Darien resident and self described King Kleagle of the Ku Klux Klan called the Norwalk Hour to protest a story about Rev Silaston in New Britain. He claimed the remarks referenced Norwalk and Mayor Paonessa, and denied they were made in Norwalk.
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Norwalk
INS
Ww. Saunders
King Kleagle
Ku Klux Klan
Darien
Coal operator Roy Ledson fatally shot in barn near Steubenville
Roy Ledson, 36, a prominent Mount Horeb coal operator from West Virginia, was shot dead in his Ledson barn near Steubenville today. His brother William Ledson was fatally wounded by neighbor William Pearson as Hancock County officials described the investigation as a mystery.
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Steubenville
Roy Ledson
Mount Horeb
West Virginia
William Ledson
William Pearson
Ledson
Hancock County
Massacre in Crete Sev War Sparks Slayings
A Central News dispatch from Athens reports a Muslim massacre on Crete with many killed and farms seized. The Athens source cites Antolia reports as of December 22. Also noted, a Detroit case mentions 26 traffic violators to be released on Christmas after judge Charles I Bartlett ordered liberty.
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London
Crete
Athens
Antolia
Detroi Dee
Charles I. Bartlett
Burns Suitgrounds in New York Court Action in Bridgeport
A case in White Plains, New York, involves Allan Meyers of Burns International Detectives and ex-mayor Clifford F. Wilson plus John C. Stanley of the Bridgeport Police Commission. The suit seeks about $4,200 for detective services tied to 1920 vice raids, with testimony alleging attempts to smear Prosecuting Attorney DeLaney and control city affairs.
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DeLaney
White Plains
Wilson
Stanley
Alexander L. DeLaney
Allan ©. Meyers
Burns’ Detective Agency
Bridgeport
Moeyera
Supreme Court
Arthur
Tompkins
New York
Clifford B. Wilson
John C. Stanley
Burns’ International
Meyers
Randall W. Borough
Win
J Burns International Agency
John Stanley
Bridgeport Board of Police Commissioners
Clifford F. Wilson
Burns
Burns Agency
Alan 0
Meyer Watson
Republican
Dew Laney
Bozeman
Myora
Difford B. Wilson
Smnt
Police
Luckey
Dee
Cap. Cronan
Frank Cozmin
Redgate
Cronsan
Atty
David Resnick
Pay-As-You-Enter Fare Boxes On Jitneys In Bridgeport
Bridgeport Auto Transit plans pay as you enter fare boxes on all jitneys operating on Barnum avenue and State street starting January 1. Vice President Stephen Ineas announced the move citing a Connecticut company model. Jitney drivers hope for better treatment and a ten year operating franchise under Public Utilities Commission supervision, with insurance rate considerations pending.
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Bridgeport Auto Transit Company
Barnum Avenue
State Street
Stephen Ineas
Connecticut Company
Neymen
Neval Assembly
Public Utilities Commission
Paroled killer of Greenwich man in cafe shooting
James Briggs of Greenwich, who fatally shot his friend Arthur Doran on July 2 at his brother's cafe, was paroled yesterday for the unexpired six months of his sentence in county jail. The incident happened at midnight as Briggs attempted to stage a jest. Doran was urged to shoot, a misdirected pull killed him. Briggs had pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Criminal Superior Court.
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James Briggs
Greenwich
Arthur Doran
Briggs
Doran
Greenwich City
Criminal Superior
Posses Search Mint Bandits Near Denver
Denver and Northern Colorado officers push to capture four men suspected in the Monday ambush that killed Charles T. Linton, a federal reserve bank truck guard, and stole 200000 in currency. A manhunt expanded across Greely, Fort Morgan, Fort Collins, Roggen, and surrounding areas as deputies and detectives combed the region with autos and an armored car.
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Denver
Colorado
Gresty
Charles T. Linton
Federal Reserve Bank
United States Mint
Greely
Fort Morgan
Fort Collins
Roggen
Brannigan Recovering After Assault Investigation
Sergeant James Brannigan a land drill master in the United States Army was found unconscious in the street Wednesday morning and is conscious with a chance of recovery at the hospital. Coroner Pheland’s inquiry into the alleged assault was held in secret at the request of attorney Connery. Frank Tie Martino and John Marron were arrested by police in the affair. Incendiaries today destroyed Patrick Sheeliss’s residence, under secretary of the home office, in Dublin.
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Norwalk
James Brannigan
United States Army
Pheland
Brannigan
Connery
Edward Sheenan
Frank Tie Martino
John Marron
Bozeman Testifies in White Plains Trial Details Expenses
Special to Times reports in White Plains New York that Puris detectives testified on expenses in a case. Fred Ci Bossman itemized his costs including 515.15 on a day, 19.46 on another, and 26.86 for a day in Waterbury and at 75 Elizabeth street seeking a witness Emly Suppoch. He offered 10 dollars to secure her for the next day. Additional charges totaled 7.40 as the Burns Detective Agees boss described the vice crusade efforts led by former Mayor Clifford B. Wilson. The testimony continues on page eleven.
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White Plains
N. Y
Puris
Fred Ci Bossman
Waterbury
Elizabeth Street
Emly Suppoch
Corm
Clifford B. Wilson
Fred G. Boxe
Burns
Supreme Court
Arthur S. Tompkins
White Plaine
Ed Bezeman
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R. J
St. John’s Catholic Church
Dearborn St. Depot
Burnet
Dearborn Street
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New Jersey
Dublin
Doylestown
Radnor
Arthur J. Fox
Promp
Hartott
Poe
Lysia
de Glanville
Geome
Conrad Lorenz
Vienna
Dr. Lorenz
Columbia University
Louis Lossasso
North Bereen
Poincare
U. S
Yale Rian
Ameiican
Blame K. K. K
Basilica Blaze
K.K.K
Preedom
Xmas Gift
Patrick Sheeliss
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