07 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1926
Page
1
President Coolidge outlines a peaceful, prosperous America with a budget surplus. He calls for reform to enforce laws, curb debt, and sustain growth through limited new legislation. He favors focusing on river system development and Colorado river projects, urging prompt congressional action. (Continued on Page 8.)
Bridgeport authorities say Albert H Noether, 44, of New York, confessed to stealing watches and jewels in Waterbury and Bridgeport, detailing a life of burglary, thefts across multiple states, and a recent arrest after attempting to pocket a diamond pin and two watches at Parker’s jewelry store. He revealed prior convictions and was held on $5,000 bond.
Geneva December reports outline a private proposed formula to end Allied military control in Germany. It envisions a January cutoff for occupation, shifting Rhine demilitarized zone control to Locarno signatories, and keeping armament oversight by the League of Nations with 1924 conditions, while Germany faces several disputed charges.
Reports from Santa Claws headquarters in the North Vale indicate Santa will arrive in Naugatuck at about 30 on Wednesday afternoon this week. James Wigsins of Tirdsall's Furniture Store chairs the merchants association and aims to make the visit a twofold event with potential for a second stop if merchants succeed in convincing Santa to return for a Saturday gift distribution.
Paris resident William P Payne sixty tires of the Travellers Club attacked his invalid wife and the nurse in attendance. Reports say he used a revolver, chased the nurse through the house, and shot himself after killing both women. Police note a neurasthenic attack and possible mercy motive in the double murder.
Puins Grove New Jersey December 7 Three investigations began to fix responsibility for the blast at the B I Du Pont De Nemours plant. Five workers were killed and twelve injured four seriously when 5000 pounds of powder in the drying room exploded demolishing the drying house and two adjacent buildings. The cause is not yet known.
Ignatz Lelchman a Bridgeport clothier and dry goods merchant filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S court here. Liabilities amount to 49396 and assets 20050. Belgrade Serbia Dec 7 The Serbian foreign minister resigned due to dissatisfaction with the recently concluded treaty between Italy and Albania.
The Gift-Giving Days organized by the Naugatuck Merchants Association ended last night with strong turnout and low prices. Coupons listed daily winning numbers for prizes from cedar chests to a grand prize of 200 dollars, with winners including Evelyn Warren and Joseph Manley among others. holders must claim within specified windows or risk forfeiture. In Sterling a defective chimney caused a two-family fire, displacing two families and causing about 2,500 dollars in damages.
In Malaga on December 7 two officers aboard the British steamer Deack were killed when a fire in port swept through the ship. The vessel carried a heavy petroleum cargo and flames spread quickly, leaving the ship likely a total loss though most of the cargo had been aired.
A large crowd from the Naugatuck Fish and Game Protective Association attended a lecture by Dr Thomas Travis at the Gem Opera House. His illustrated talk featured moving pictures of New Brunswick and Rocky Mountain adventures, detailing encounters with moose, muskies, pike, salmon, and Indian guides, with vivid scenes of hunting, fishing, and northern wilderness lore. Attorney Claremont I. Toles, guest speaker, discussed shared experiences in New Brunswick with the renowned explorer.
Sixteen firemen were overcome by smoke early today while fighting a stubborn blaze in a Mixatory Loft building on Walkers Street. The interior was wrecked and damage estimated at over 100000 dollars. No one was seriously injured.
An Armenian man recounts a wartime love story spanning Turkey and the United States. He seeks annulment of his second marriage after learning his first wife survived a Turkish massacre. The tale covers separations, escape with French volunteers, asylum in America, and a pending court petition filed by Arthur E. Howard Jr.
Prairie Hutten Wis Dec 7 The coroner inquest named Erdman Olson 18 as the slayer of Clara Olson 22 found in a shadow grave near Rising Sun Wis The jury ruled the death was a violent blow to the head from Olson possibly on September 10 A letter found on the girl alleged to be Olson’s hinted at eloping and bearing a child. Olson’s sister testified the handwriting matched the letter though unsigned
Washington officials foresee an exhaustive study of radio wave habits before a permanent central agency assigns wavelengths and counts stations. Bureau of Standards and Commerce radio inspectors will aid the effort as they project 400 broadcasting stations would meet demand from about 20 million listeners, with future reallocations possible to reduce interference. A mileage zoning plan previously used may be revised, and better receiving sets could influence simultaneous broadcasts.
A meeting of the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce board re elected retiring officers for the coming year. President Howard H Bristol and other officers were re chosen. The committee’s report details charter printing and voter instruction costs totaling 274.95 dollars, with over 260 dollars for charter printing and mail instructions.
Stamford police search for James Brown 63 missing since yesterday noon after he left Mrs. Joseph Edmundson home to visit a neighbor. He is believed to have wandered near the North Stamford Water Company reservoir. His son and a neighbor searched the woods all night without success and then asked police for help.
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