30 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1919
Page
1
A chaotic report details warnings sent to Connecticut liquor dealers about wood alcohol poisoning linked to illicit whisky supply. It describes court actions, arrests, and investigations spanning New Haven and Hartford, naming officials, alleged suppliers, and a deadly poison linked to tainted spirits.
Rome dispatch reports a typhoid outbreak in Fiume linked to food and living conditions. Uvieners from the city, arriving at Trieste, telegraph details of deteriorating conditions and worsening public health as Moroten Minister Seiwlolu holds talks with government officials on settlement efforts.
Railroad workers pressed to extend federal control beyond March 4 as labor groups representing two million seek higher wages. Officials warn a strike threat if wage demands are delayed, and conferees weigh carriage service provisions amid ongoing negotiations on postwar reversion.
American and British boxing figures express mixed views on Georges Carpentier challenging Jack Dempsey. Most see Dempsey with the edge, six rounds or less, though some praise Carpentier's speed and intelligence. Managers and promoters in London, Akron, Memphis, and other centers weigh Dempsey’s power against Carpentier’s skill as talk of a major heavyweight clash builds.
Major General Thomas Barry, former commander of the Department of the East, died at Walter Reed Hospital at 2:48 a.m. after kidney trouble and valvular heart disease. He was 64, born in New York, West Point graduate of 1877, and held commands from California to West Point. Funeral plans include a military funeral and interment at West Point.
Washington reports say President Wilson may issue a formal call for the first meeting of the League of Nations in Paris. Secretary Lansing indicated the move is under consideration at the White House and State Department, with Wilson authorized to call the meeting regardless of U.S. Senate action on the treaty.
A prominent business figure received a license amid turbulent social circles and recent leadership changes at major trusts and clubs. The report names Samuel S. Illissa and affiliations with the Metropolitan Trust and Fans of American Revolution, citing ongoing industry and civic involvement.
Copenhagen dispatch reports that if American minister Hapgood fails to return to Denmark, G. Leach of New York, secretary of the American Scandinavian Council, would succeed him as envoy.
Parcel post sales from army retail stores, discontinued December 10 to retrieve the mails during the Christmas rush, will be reinstated on January 1. Announcement was made yesterday at the War Department.
Ionsia Charkovitch widow of Anton Charkovitch, an early victim in the deadly connection, sues Rank Rose Windsor saloon keeper for 825,000. Rose is jailed on murder charges arising from the poisoning in this city.
In Los Angeles in December attorneys for the defense of Jarry New plan the strongest possible argument that New was insane when he fatally shot his sweetheart Meda Lesser. Several witnesses are prepared to testify that New showed periods of irrational broodiness over his birth.
Washington announces sale of 13 ships including four tank steamers to the Texas Steamship company for about 20 million dollars. The vessels total about 12,000 deadweight tons and were war requisitions from the Texas company. Five ships remain in the process of instruction.
New York hotel men predict a festive entrance to 1920 featuring thermos bottles of “private stock” for roof garden and dining room celebrations. Prohibition hasn’t dampened demand as reservations run high, with or without private stock. Those without will have access to fancy soft drinks at premium prices.
Off Cape St. Johns Newfoundland a Dutch steamship Anton Van Driel of 1800 tons drove ashore Sunday night. At least 20 crew members believed drowned as heavy seas prevented lifeboats from reaching the wreck. Survivors clung to the hull as fishermen could not assist and bodies washed ashore along the rocky coast. The gale began to ease today increasing hope boats might reach the scene.
Joondon reports Pussyfoot Johnson, recovering from injuries after being roughed by medical students, plans a broad bid to prove prohibition works. He seeks support from U S governors and attorneys general, citing wood alcohol deaths and crime drops in dry states, with backing from police and women's groups. Dr Howard Russell will join the effort in April.
Police broke down a Brooklyn rooming house door to find Mrs. Catherine Maccer, 29, dying from strangulation as sailor Carl Hansen sat nearby. He confessed to choking her after allegedly finding $200 missing from his pockets.
Dublin crowd supports coroner's verdict that Ire. sergeantBoast was killed by his own men in the Vice Regal lodge fight. Public outcry over Laurence Kennedy's death aligns with the finding that he was killed by a military patrol while returning home. testimony varied on Kennedy firing first, with civilians cleared of blame.
Dr Christopher Schott remained jailed after his arrest for the death of Elizabeth word Griffith 27 his office assistant as prosecutors sought to pierce his alibi He claimed he was delivering Christmas presents on December 24 supported by Lauren Gardener 14 who said she was with him The Gardener girl was released on 200 bail from a detention home where she was held on delinquency charges The defense argues the Guth girl killed herself in a jealousy fit The doctor owns the home of the Gardener girl’s parents and faces a preliminary hearing next Wednesday at 10 000 daily bail offered
New York December 30 Sergeant Madden testified in the Capt Karl W Detzer trial over alleged brutality to prisoners in France. Madden said Col Halstead and Captain Weir promised immunity if he gave full details of Le Mans conditions. He claimed memory gaps due to 14 days in solitary confinement after charges. Also noted was Lorena Carroll announcing engagement after seeking a $20,000 will.
Recommendations from the Society of Directors of Physical Education urge merging physical education and athletics into one department under a faculty member in charge. The group also urged adoption of compulsory athletic training.
Norman Hapgood asked President Wilson not to renominate him as American minister to Denmark after his commission expired. The request was learned by the state department and reported today.
Omaha December 30. William J. Bryan will speak January 12 on The Attitude of the Democratic Party in 1920. Friends say he plans a several week tour discussing the League of Nations the peace treaty and other possible campaign issues.
Washington debates article 10 of the League covenant as Democrat and Republican factions clash on whether the United States should bear a blanket obligation to defend member nations. Senate moderates and King propose reservations delaying binding effect until Congress decides. Deadlock persists with McNary and Lodge reservationists resisting obligation.
Snow expected this afternoon in New England with fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. New Haven and nearby areas see fair weather tonight and Wednesday. Connecticut faces snow this afternoon with light winds and little temperature change, coastal high wind warnings posted, and a moving disturbance from Western New York toward the Massachusetts coast likely to reach sea.
Hartford Dec 0 Governor Holcomb appointed Lewis W. Phelps of Hebron to fill the vacancy caused by the death of State Auditor James Tobin who died in an automobile accident in Hartford. Phelps has served as chief clerk in the state treasurer's office since April 1914.
Morrison Waite, 10, died at St. Francis Hospital after a .22 rifle accidentally discharged by his brother Matthew during target shooting near their West Hartford home. The tragedy occurred yesterday afternoon as the siblings hunted at the same location.
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