02 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1922
Page
1
French statesman Georges Clemenceau, known as a fierce critic of Germany, arrives in St Louis amid receptions and public interest. The itinerary includes a speech at a Pan-American venue and gatherings with locals, with crowds expected and a tour planned through the city.
Fragmented text describes a wall removal linked to land sales and revenue aims with mentions of local figures and unclear governance. The article references Peking and a Confused mix of names, events, and intents, lacking coherent narrative or verifiable details.
A fragmented OCR entry reports a Cristol man found murdered with police and forensics involvement. The text mentions Grand Avenue and three persons suspected in the case, but details are garbled. Authorities have not released clear records or identities beyond the unknown deceased and three potential buyers referenced in the damaged notes.
General Edwards retires after 48 years of service in a major command realignment. The officer’s departure follows the 7th Army division move and a wave of senior leadership changes across Molbyweerds, with details emerging through war-time dispatches and official notices.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions Woodlawn Drive and East Orange area references with unclear names. It alludes to ownership of bonds labeled SLOO by a Miller entity and mentions a mayoral or civic context without clear details or dates.
Margot Asquith wife of former Prime Minister H. H. Asquith, apologized publicly in London for references in her latest book to Lord and Lady Cave. Lord Cave reportedly threatened an auction for damages unless a retracement was issued.
Rumor places Henry Schildgen, borough streets chief, in contention for the state highway commissioner job as Templeton era begins. Charles J. Bennett’s term ends June 1, 1928, with speculation on a shakeup in Hartford.
Washington dispatch reports leaders of the Royal Woman’s Party remain undeterred by women candidates’ losses. They vow to press for equal representation in all legislative bodies and to dismantle barriers in business, industry, and government service while promoting capable women for top offices.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle attacks England’s archaic divorce laws as cruel and unjust causing hundreds of thousands to be trapped in unhappy marriages. He criticizes church authorities and urges reform, noting current statutes allow divorce for men only on misconduct and for women only on cruelty or desertion.
In Mexico City a mourning strike and theater closures followed a deadly police firing on protesters opposing water shortages. A mayoral resignation is demanded as federal troops restore order after wrecked water plants and rioting injuries.
In New Haven and Willimantic about forty members of the Leonard Tailoring Co Inc clothing club seek return of funds paid in. They demanded refunds from the collector after learning the business closed and received $252 sent by telegram to a member who then left town.
A massive fire in Tiomeless Sy Wire Moeprebonne Quebec displaced about one hundred residents. The blaze destroyed seventy five buildings including homes a town hall a bank and several stores. The disaster left the community without shelter and essential services.
Beristal Red December 2 Harry De Wolf Allen superintendent of the Colt farm was buried over a six foot partition by an enraged Jersey bull after being gored He weighed about 250 pounds and had attached a reading stick to win ring in the animal when the ring broke The farm was once owned by Samuel J Colt brother of Senator Lebaron Bradford Coit and is now owned by the Coit estate.
A telegram from Manchester dated December 2 reports Ramonn Ne Valera stating that Republican Republicans will no longer oppose the Irish Free State with force of arms. The note signals a shift in policy toward avoiding military conflict with the Free State.
A late day fire in Newbern North Carolina destroyed about 200 residences two churches two warehouses and several small stores across twenty blocks in the western section. Roughly 1 200 people, mainly African American, were left homeless as the blaze, fed by high winds, forced firefighters away to a mill fire that caused an additional estimated 300 000 in damage. Fire crews from Ingson Goldsboro Greenville and Washington aided the effort.
Athens reports Prince Andrew brother of ex King Constantine was arraigned before a military tribunal on charges of disobedience while commanding an army corps in the Turco Greek war in Asia Minor. General Vlachopoulos chairs the war council, hearings held in the chamber of deputies with troops on guard outside. Prince Andrew testified in his defense saying Greece was always first in his heart and mind.
Prince Andrew brother of former King Constantine of Greece stood trial in Athens before a revolutionary military tribunal on charges of disobeying orders while commanding a Greek army corps in Asia Minor. The arraignment comes amid international protests and amid expectations that Aloutherios Venizelos may return to Athens next week.
After an inquiry the Woodstock school board cleared Alan Upham of Elmvale school of responsibility for Louis Butts leg fracture. They ruled the accident resulted from the pupil’s resistance to standing and that the teacher acted with steadiness. Supervisor McAlister agreed with the board. Bills for care are being paid by the teacher.
Pittsburg reports the Pennsylvania railroad lifts all embargoes and restrictions for 72 hours from morning to midnight next Tuesday enabling freight movement across 11 000 miles of trackage. Barriers at Pittsburg Ohio City Erie Pa and Buffalo NY gateways are also removed. Eastbound freight through these points resumes temporarily.
Irish republican irregulars attacked a British destroyer that ran aground at the Kenmare river junction with the Atlantic near the southwestern tip of Ireland. Reports say the irregulars were beaten off.
A grand Columbus hall reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Harris Whittemore introduced Miss Gertrude Spencer Whittemore, aided by Westover School friends. About 800 attended the dance with Bolton's orchestra. Numerous out of town guests from New York, New Haven, Waterbury, and beyond joined the festivities.
New York observers report Dr. Field of the Radium Institute predicts radio netivity therapy will banish bald heads wrinkles and crutches and revive youth in both sexes within years. He cites Dr. Barton Scammell of the British Radium Society noting life extending methods have long been used on soil and now may aid humans.
Dec. 2. Alfred Kruger aged 16 was sentenced to 1089 years in state prison for tying a police officer's wife, burning her flesh with matches to hide jewels, and for robbery and grand larceny. He will begin serving at Sing Sing today.
A British submarine three destroyers and two transports left from Malta for the Dardanelles, according to a radiogram from the Malta base dated December 2.
Boston Mass Charles Ponzi former it pheheanbek Tinaie jer was found not guilty of diverny and connspiracy to commit lareeny by a jury in the supyier court date last night Ponzi at hhe present no fed ered prisoner at Plymouth jail was tried on charges brought by the efate in connection with the cog par cent in ninety days selresie through which Ponai gained vame The jury which had been six weeks hearing evidence in the cases of Pon ai and five of his former ae brought in at 11 o closk a verdict of not guilty of conspiracy to commit Jareeny against abl sieoncensed ING mention was made inhe finding of the Jareeny charge against Paouiai and the jury was re instru cted and retired agesin After a few Maes further deliberation the jury report ed once mor this time freeinges the financial wineard of the remaining charges Ponzi and his wife both of whom had waited at the courthouse during the ten hours of the jury delib ration to deny the verdict had a tearful reunion after the final deci sion was announced Prison guards intending Ponzi separated the two and led their prisoner away Ponzi is serving a five year term oat Ply mouth.
Ralphie Hannan of Fairfield sues Michael J. Murphy of Stamford in superior court alleging May 30 accident on the Boston Port Road near Pelham Manor New York caused permanent injuries when the motorcycle rider collided with an automobile driven by Murphy. Damages claimed total 255000.
An automobile with Connecticut registration 23-2640 was abandoned on Elm Street. Neighbors saw several unknown men leave the vehicle after attempting to start it. The car is registered to Theophilus J. Marshel of 7 Ash Street, East Hartford. Authorities investigate possible theft.
New York December 2 favorable comment followed Ralph Greenleaf world pocket billiard champion for declining to accept Arthur Church’s $250 forfeit after the challenger failed to agree on match conditions. Championship bouts were set for a local academy Thursday night.
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