Black and Tan leader slain in Irish battle near Ballyvourney
In a major Irish clash near Ballyvourney a Crown forces unit faced a large Sinn Fein attack. Major Grants of the Black and Tan police was killed, with two Crown men dead and over six wounded. Reinforcements arrived but the Crown forces retreated after about two hours leaving some men on the field.
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Crown Forces
Grants
Black and Tan
Macroom
Cork
Ballyvourney
Crown
Bare Feet Chase Recovers $2 500 in Boston
Mrs. Thomas A. Clements, wife of a well known horsegian, leapt from bed in night clothes and barefoot pursued a robber from her Dorchester home through zero weather. She saved more than $2,500 and thwarted the loot. Police pursued the robber but he escaped.
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Boston
Thomas A. Clements
Firemen rewarded with $150 for plant fire rescue
Manager C A Paul of United Illuminating Co sent a $150 check to the Firemen's Sick Benefit Fund. In a letter to Chief Daniel B Johnson he thanks the department for saving the power plant from destruction by fire last Sunday.
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C. A. Paul
United Illuminating Co
Beneft
Daniel B. Johnson
Mr. Paul
Sinn Fein ambush kills police cadet commander near Ballyvourney
London report says 100 Sinn Fein an ambush near Ballyvourney killed the police cadet commandant and several policemen. Central News dispatch from Dublin notes the attack occurred today with deadly casualties.
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Sinn Feiners
London
Ballyvourney
Dublin
Friends Will Raise Funds For Mrs Nott
Mrs Mildred Ethel Nott faces trial in this city on March 1 charged with her husband murder last August. Chelsea Massachusetts fraternal group and former friends plan sympathy support and financial aid. Elwood B Wade convicted of the crime. Nott and Wade were indicted jointly but separated. Trial includes a claimed mystery trunk said to hold estate assets valued around 20000 dollars.
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Mildred Ethel Nott
Chelsea
Mass
Notts
Nott
Elwood B. Wade
Dillon to join brother's firm in Hartford after 28 years
Edward H. Dillon, Bridgeport merchant long at the helm of a leading millinery store, plans to move to Hartford to join brother Charles St. Dillon in the wholesale and retail millinery and de ent store business. Since 1893 Dillon built a large clientele, expanding from Main and John streets to 1105 Main Street, shaping Bridgeport's commercial center as rents climbed and the area northward grew.
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Edward H. Dillon
Bridx
Busines
Bridgepott
Hartford
Dillon
Morrantils Feld
Main
John Streets
Main Street
Main Streets
Fairfield Avenue
Main Steet
Stratheld Hotel
Ditton
Bridgeport
First Bridgeport National Bank
Morris Plan Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Inet Ear ‘Educa
Navy Secretary Daniels Sees Aviation Core of Future War
Washington March 15 Josephus Daniels retiring after eight years says aviation is the Navy's most vital consideration. He suggests the Navy should be kept strong but does not push universal army expansion. He notes trained officers can mold volunteers quickly and that officers show growing acceptance of his wine ban policy. The interview ends with a prompt to continue on page six.
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Ernational News Service
Washington
Josephus Daniels
Daniele Believ
America
Navy
Secretar
Banished White Sox Players Stand Precluded From AL
Washington reports Ban Johnson, AL president, declares any player awaiting trial for bribery will never wear an American League uniform. He warned that even if a jury absolves a player, he will not be allowed back in the league.
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Washington
Ban &. Johnson
League
Johnson
Will leaves entire estate to wife in first note
The will of the late John M. Con former Democratic leader and registrar of voters died 17 offered today as L Miller of the Probab the terms of the will state the entire estate consisting only of the family residence at 25 Westfield Avenue reverts to his wife with care for his six children. Judge Miller appointed Patrick H Brady and Thomas F Reilly appraisers. The widow was named as sole executrix.
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John M. Conformer
L. Miller
Westfield Avenue
Miller
Patrick H. Brady
Thomas F. Reilly
Roving sea rover loves Irish girl over fortune
Arthur O McLaughlin refuses 209900 pounds from uncle John McLaughlin after death, choosing happiness with Sarah Colleen rather than settle in Scotland. He vows to keep roaming the sea despite a potential inheritance while a New Haven forecast notes generally fair weather.
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Gaston
Arthur O. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Edinborough
John McLaughlin
Scotland
Seoteh Iv
Rozersville teen wins bragging rights with feats of appetite
In Rozersville near Knoxville, Herbert Sibert, 16, reportedly out-eaten peers by consuming 37 soft boiled eggs in one sitting and devouring ten pounds of honey across two meals. Inspired by neighbors eating prowess, Harrison Childress also set a mark by finishing 16 cans of potted ham without pause.
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Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
Rozersville
Herbert Sibert
Sibert
Harrison Childress
Mrs Forbes Opens Candy Shop in Bridgeport Society
Bridgeport society notes Mrs A Holland Forbes has entered the candy business after years away from the city. With a New York town house and a North Egremont Massachusetts home, she aims to rival Marie Louise Confections. Her culinary flair includes private kitchen jams and jellies, and she has designed silver creations for friends.
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Bridgeport
A. Holland Forbes
Forbes
New York
North Egremont
Mass
Mary Elizabeth
Marie- Louise Confections Company, Inc
Paris
Harding Confirms Hoover as Commerce Secretary Pick
President Harding announced perfect accord with Hoover’s policy for the next administration and confirmed Hoover will be secretary of commerce after earlier hesitations. Hoover declined to elaborate on acceptance. aide noted he will not discuss cabinet matters publicly. Newark former mayor Jas. J. Carroll was found dead from a knife wound, ruled a personal safety related death. Salvador joins Central American Union as Salvador congress votes to unify. Mexican authorities notified.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Fleet Narding
Herbert Hoover
Harding
Mr. Harding
Mr. Hoover
Food Administration
New York
George East Baker
Washington
Salvador
Mexico City
New
Central American Union
Time factor in Shelton wreck probes light at turnout
Coroner John J. Phelan and Public Utilities investigators hear witnesses on Tuesday’s trolley collision in South Shelton. Motorman Charles E. Sherman is cleared of blame as Mills Canfield and others testify Sherman turned the turnout light before the crash. Time elements, watches, and dispatch records dominate the inquiry with several witnesses detailing arrival times and signal status.
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Charles E. Sherman
South Shelton
John J. Phelan
Public Utilities Commission
Phelan
Sherman
George Mills
Jackson Avenue
Stratford
Burton G. Canfield
Edna Avenue
Bridgeport
Cook
C. C. Biwell
I. Rudd
Joseph P. Wadhams
Joseph Brown
Derby
Brown
Rudd
Ibling
South Shelton Turnout
Cook's
James Rourke
Rourke
Kibling
Charles Sherman
Edward Nolan
Cherrytree
Rapincon
Nolan
Ward Johnson
Shelton
Powe
Johnson
William J. McEncrone
Robinson
Afterman
McEncrone
McFacrowe
Cherritree
McEncrowe
Conte Ductor
High Bridge
Western Union
Progress toward ending East warfare at Near East Conference
London reports definite progress as Ottoman delegates pledge to abide by Allied commission decisions on future Turkish territory. Agreement conditions include keeping the Greek army in Anatolia, and Smyrna and Thrace to be internationalized during the Allied inquiry. Agreement reached with Premier Lloyd George pressing compromise.
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London
Turkey
Allied Commission
Anatolia
Smyrna
Thrace
St. Jamies Palace
Lloyd- George
Paris
Beeson Gerkish
May Try Not t Woman Last of Next Week
The trial of Mrs. Ethel HL Nott for her husband’s murder may begin late next week as counsel on both sides said they are ready. State's Attorney Homer S. Cummings indicated the state is prepared. The court docket is clear except for murder cases, with Max Kranz and Joseph Roach’s trial likely taking four days for the New York newspaperman murder. Judge Kellogg will be available throughout March.
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Ethel HL Nott
Max Kranz
Joseph Roach
New York
New=town
Joh P. Kellogg
Criminal Court
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Friends
Mrs. Nott
Chelsea Fraternal Organization
E. H. Dillon
Brother
Tolstoi
Bridgeport Times
Lucille Mazissky
Mamaroneck
Connecticut
New Haven
Sity
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Tova
Fairfield
Hoover
Newark
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