Snowstorm Blues Hit Atlantic Seaboard and Ohio
A severe December snowstorm swept the Atlantic seaboard and inland to Ohio. New England prepared for heavy digging while New York and Maine reported deep drifts and record lows. Fires and accidents followed. dozens died or were injured as shipping and transportation were disrupted. Local efforts focused on clearing streets and restoring services amid bitter cold.
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Les York
Sevem
Studie
Ed Sion Buzzard
New York City
Atantic Sea
Wid Claudy
Wooogh
Ohio
York State
Seo Hughie
Maine
Bosra
Deeton
Mivs
New Waedand
Maing
Bradland
Ne Itreeteen
Cedric
Haston Hotels
Meyor Malcolm MM Sichals
York
Boston
Seilion
Boston Girl Questioned in Regard to Curry Case
Massachusetts report says Dew Ge-An Mast, head of Peter Curry, 19, was questioned by police regarding a Charleston dancer and a hold-up plot. He claimed innocence, while authorities pursue connections with Myla and Herbert Clengen, with names withheld. Separate NYC labor talks forecast a possible 800 shop strike from the American Cloak and Suit Manufacturers Association, as unions consider wage disputes, with a decision expected midweek. Washington set to discuss a summer White Week on the Mississippi River in congress opening week.
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Ge - An
Peter Curry
Chiarleston
WiNine
Monagile
Leopon
Herbert Clengen
Farmington
Maine
Montaetes Perice
Cargy
Myla
Hoxbury
Polce
New York
American Cloak & Suit Mipatuetnters Assochtion
Then Or
Coutzation
Wstimatinn
Te Corean
S Will
Wufuecturers
Hartford
State Department of Health
Trumbull
Atate
Heavy Snow Brings Joy To Naugatuck Footwear Firms
Snowstorm hits the Northeast driving demand for rubber footwear in Naugatuck. Local executives say the storm boosts sales for GoM. Shoe and G. I. A. Glove Manufacturing as orders surge and stores stock up. Traffic slows but roads stay passable. temperatures stay cold with drifting and delayed trains. Cleanup crews work as sidewalks and gutters clear, and snow removal funds anticipated to drop.
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Naunetuck
Atlantie Senhoard
Ohio
Yesterstorm
Hig
W. OT. Rodenbach
Gom. R. Shoe Company
G. I. A. Glove Manufacturing Company
Loreal
Nas
Naugatuck #0
Theo Leavy
Vony
Connecticut Company
United States Rubber Company
New Haven
State Highway Department
Bethany Woman Is Held For Reckless Driving
Greenwich December 6 A Bethany Conn woman named Alice M Black was fined 25 dollars plus costs for reckless driving and her car ordered seized pending investigation into its procurement The New Hampshire registered vehicle had a temporary New York license and she said she borrowed it from a New Hampshire woman now in Europe Also in New York Otto H Kahn banker said he had received no letter from Lydia Lindgren the porn star who reportedly wrote him before a Boston poisoning incident.
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Greenwich
Alice M. Black
Bethany
Conn
Re Fini Tire
New Hampshire
New York State
Europe
Simpson Will Not Charge For His Services
Somerville reports the Hall Mills trial is closed and Somerset County eyes bills estimated between 375,000 and 125,000. Senator Alexander Simpson, the special prosecutor, says he will not charge for his services and may pursue a legislative inquiry. Defendants in New Brunswick share views as Henry Carpender plans a duck hunting trip south of Charleston.
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Somerville
Hall-Mills
Brossenthon
Somerset County
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Alexander Simpson
Simpson
New Brunswick
Frances Stevens Hall
Hall
Willie Stevens
Henry Carpender
Edward Wheeler Hall
Micahor Mills
Charleston
S. C
Unitarian Church Destroyed in Halton Mass Fire
Fire swept the Unitarian church in Halton Massachusetts destroying the 200 year old building. Frank Powers, a church member, ripped the bell rope to sound the alarm but the rope burned through and the bell crashed. Firefighters from Canton and Hudson battled the blaze. loss is estimated at 55 000 dollars.
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Halton
Mass
Nec
Frank Powers
Unitarian Church
Powers
Toca, Canton and
Hudson
Waterbury Case Validates State Property Valuation Law
The Connecticut law valuing property condemned for park use was upheld by the supreme court in dismissing the Mackens Waterbury appeal. John B. and Louis M. Macken had challenged city of Waterbury takings for Arterbury park purposes under the law.
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Washington, D. C
Connecticut
Supreme Court
John B
Louis M. Macken
Waterbury
Mackens
Arterbury
Fire drives five to street in Boston blackout storm
Five people were forced into the street when a fierce storm gusted through an apartment on Bay State Road near Cardinal O Connell’s residence in Boston. Mrs Mary Nutter, wife of furrier Marcus C Nutter traveling in Maine, barred doors fearing burglars until rescuers confirmed a blaze.
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Boston
Mass
Bay State Road
Cardinal O'Connell
Mary ©. Nutter
Muarcus C. Nutter
Maine
Gift-Giving Days end tonight in Naugatuck
The Gift-Giving Days event ends tonight with three drawings at Carlson Furniture Co at 10 o'clock. Shoppers can win a $200 cedar chest with linen and lingerie valued at $1447, a $90 100 piece dinner set, and a grand prize of $200 in gold. Coupons earned over the three days give four chances on the top prizes. many local stores participate including furniture, jewelry, departments, and groceries. Prizes claimed by listed residents and stores include wristwatch and bicycle prizes.
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Naugatuck
Carlson Furniture Co
Shanghai Strikes Persist Amid Foreign Tensions
In Shanghai on December 6, thirty of fifty six strikes by Chinese workers in Haikow concessions were settled while anti foreign demonstrations continued. Nationalists plan delegates to Europe to organize a more scientific boycott. Foochow disorders reported as Cantonese forces gain. Rumors say Wu Pei fu troops may join Cantonese forces.
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Shanghai
Haakow
Europe
Foochow
Wu Pei-fu
Marshal Chang
Attack on British Isolation Policy Draws Russian Critique
Berlin December 6 Russian foreign minister M Georges Tehitcherin denounced Great Britain's isolation policy toward Russia saying Britain seeks a western war against Russia and urged Germany to ignore British sirens. Springfield Massachusetts December 6 federal actions on Albany and Hudson gambling pools describe agents distributing key cards tied to stock fluctuations in a statewide operation.
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Berlin
Great Britain
Russia
M. Georges Tehitcherin
M. Tehitcherin
Germany
Springfieldd
Mass
Albany and Hudson
New York
Ships and Crews Imprisoned By Ice Jam in St Marys River
In 20 foot ice on the St Marys River near Sault Ste Marie Michigan, about 121 ships valued at 160 million dollars and roughly 4,000 crewmen are trapped. Blizzard conditions and severe cold persist as coast guards plan to bring food and coal, with two passenger steamers Harmonte and Athabasca among the detained vessels. The ice dam is described as twenty feet deep and the worst on record, threatening the fleet until relief arrives.
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Sault Ste. Mieh
Mich
St. Mary's River
Lake Carriers Association
Athabasca
Revision of the Dawes Plan Hoped for by Germany
Berlin reports that a revision of the Dawes plan and possibly a permanent settlement were discussed following Parker Gilbert’s annual reparations report. The document praises German payments but warns of an 1928 annuity, an international econ omy conference, and the need for a permanent solution amid Germany’s budget strain and persistent unemployment.
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Berlin
Dee
Topes
Germaneirelés
Parker Gilbert
Gilbert
Germany
Doheny and Fall on Pearl Harbor probe in 1920s trial
In Washington the millionaire oil operator Doheny and former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall faced conspiracy charges. Doheny appeared with a sling due to an infection. testimony focused on Pearl Harbor lease talks and secrecy agreements involving navy and Interior officials.
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Washington
Dee
L. Doheny
Tuterley
Albert B. Fail
Doheny
Albert Tb. Pall
Pearl Harbor
Nawall
Robison
Navy
Interior Departments
Owen J. Roberts
Roberts
Navy Council
Letrievef
Foster Bain
Bureau of Mines
Jong
Japan
Frozen water pipes cause six thousand dollar blaze
Fire started by a torch thawing frozen pipes damaged nearly six thousand dollars at Mulberry farm milk station on State Street. The house belonged to Mrs BE Menudow croft and was occupied by farm superintendent Herbert Dudley.
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Gnilford
Mulberry Farm
State Street
BE. J. Menudowcroft
Herbert Dudley
Lawmakers Face Choices on Treasury Surplus and Regulation
In a stalled debate, representatives weigh keeping legislation off the statute books versus how much surplus funds can be applied. Discussion centers on treasury disposals, relief, and radio regulation tasks confronting members.
Congress Back At Work In Dying 69th Session
Washington dispatch notes a lame duck Congress facing twelve weeks to tackle major issues like treasury surplus farm relief and regulation. Democrats expect extra session after March 4 as fights over tax reduction radio shipping and prohibition loom amid shifting balance for the 70th Congress.
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George KR. Hormes
N.S
Washington
Congress
69Th Assembly
Coolidge
Treasury
Coolidee
Tes
House
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Senate
Vtc
Coaltge
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Naugatuck Merchants Association
Nimbers Deana
Birdsall’ Paratture Co
Adama Drugstore
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Thoresa Ladino
J. J. Martiny
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J. P. du Bois
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