28 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1926
Page
1
A late December report quotes French Premier Herriot urging intellectual rapprochement as essential for enduring peace. He argues peace cannot be imposed by force and that nations must adopt a shared international idea nurtured by educated masses, with emphasis on socialists and democratic leadership.
U S 10 acts to remove poison from denatured alcohol after reports of deaths and poisonings. Winston warns dealers to report stock within ten days and to aid enforcement as scientists analyze supplies to curb bootleg diversions. In Port Huron Michigan a fire damages a bank wing, injuring several and causing estimated losses.
New York records show twenty three dead from denatured alcohol poisoning during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Chief Medical Examiner Norris cited doctored alcohol containing poisons like pyridine and diethylphthalate. Federal Prohibition Administrator Mis defended the government’s policy as more facilities may be needed, while an investigation to locate the poison sources is considered.
A former Black Sox player now running a farm says he could expose thrown games and major league dealings involving prominent executives. He claims to have information that would shock fans more deeply than past scandals and risks a new upheaval in baseball’s history.
Washington December 28 Powerful radio interests are pressing to block a new control regulation bill being debated by Congress Representative Davis Democrat Tennessee said key players resist licensing controls and want a resolution to halt licenses Senators and House leaders planned a compromise on the White bill but holiday negotiations paused due to illness in the White family The conference chairmen plan to resume talks soon with White insisting on control through the commerce department and opposing Senate proposals for a single measure
Mounds Toa December 28 claim rose to 14 as flood toll spread across Kentucky Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi. Johnny Meade 14 or 10 per OCR shows victim a Meade sibling Vertha Meade possibly his sister died in Rockhouse Creek near Harlan Kentucky. George Ldenholfer of Detroit leaped to death from a sixth floor window at Abingdon Square hotel in New York City.
Greenwich December 28 funeral services for James A. Fitzary sergeant of police will be at Christ Episcopal church at three. Rev Dr Budlong will officiate. police departments from Norwalk Stamford Port Chester and areas nearby send representatives. Delegations from Masons Elks and other groups will attend. Sergeant Fitzory died of pneumonia after surgery in Middlesex Hospital Middletown last week. He collapsed while transporting a patient to the state hospital.
King George and President Coolidge are to inaugurate a trans Atlantic telephone service in January. The link would connect Buckingham Palace in London and the White House in Washington, as reported by the Daily Express.
Boston and Waltham based trio, Deveremax and McLanchlin among defendants, are slated for the electric chair next Sunday after Governor Fuller’s reported retirement delays. Families react in shock as clemency efforts, led by Francis Juegins, press sub normality claims to avert execution.
Former interior secretary who was acquitted in the Doheny conspiracy case in Washington lies seriously ill in El Paso pneumonia in his right hand reported by Dr. J. T. Safford. He arrived yesterday from Washington and is under physician care.
Washington dispatch reports a naval intelligence summary showing Britain France and other powers expanding air forces. France leads in planes and manpower with 8568 aviators and thousands of airships while Britain focuses on pilot training and 7355 planes. The United States aims to surpass rivals with a five year plan delivering over 3000 aircraft and full wartime readiness.
The Treasury says 287,000 taxpayers benefited from refunds totaling 174,120,177 dollars. Large corporations received millions while some individuals got only cents. Major refunds include British American Tobacco 5,117,200. DuPont 2,056,618. John D. Rockefeller Jr. 76,475. Tribune Co. 895,795. John D. Rockefeller Jr. resumes daily routine after Christmas, hosting a family gathering at his New York home.
New York. December 28 Nathan J Harben assistant United States attorney resigns Buckner staff citing that prohibition cannot be enforced in its present form He notes 650 percent of New York City residents have violated the law and urges law changes to curb 22000 speakeasies while warning against attempts to prosecute all violators The law must change before it can be enforced.
Hartford December 28 Trobert T Hurley head of the State police department presiding over a meeting of weights and measures directors from Connecticut cities and towns at the state capitol today About fifteen persons attend an annual discussion of policies.
Gainsville Fla Dec 28 George Burton a Negro woodchopper was lynched by unknown assailants after being taken from the Waldo city jail. His body lay by a road discovered by a motorist this morning. The sheriff reports he had threatened Mrs James a white woman at her home three miles from Waldo while intoxicated.
News from Europe describes unprecedented cold and storms sweeping across Spain and Madrid. Severe gales, flooding, and power outages disrupt transport while coastal areas report ships wrecked and villages damaged. Dozens are dead, many from poverty, as conditions worsen.
Weslington reports President Coolidge foresees another prosperous year for the United States with rising employment, capital and labor availability, and sustained consumer spending. Some agricultural sectors, notably cotton, face weaker prices, but officials say conditions will improve and cotton growers should weather the downturn after three strong prior years.
Paris December 28 Premier Poincare announced he would ask the chamber of deputies to consider the Mellon-Heritage debt settlement plan as commissions finalize their reports. Commissions are studying the plan before reporting to the chamber.
Washington reports the incoming Mexican land and oil regulations may ease tensions with Mexico as U S oil firms adjust holdings. State Department defends policy as anti communism critics in Congress press for Nicaragua findings, while Senator Borah hints at disclosures on U S Marine involvement and motives behind the Nicaraguan revolt.
New Canaan report wires that George XII Johnson, 49, missing since November 29, was located in Wilmington North Carolina with the aid of St John s and Harmony lodges. Funds were sent to bring him home. No details on how he reached the South were given.
In Alabama eight year old Glivenca Howard accidentally killed his twenty month old brother Lloyd with a shotgun while attempting a Christmas note. The weapon’s recall fractured Clarence's jaw. Lloyd’s funeral is scheduled for tomorrow in Rome Georgia.
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