Shot and killed by court officer in prison escape attempt
New York December 5 Associated Press reports Sidney Weiss, a suspected fourth leader, was shot and killed by Capt John Doyle after firing on guards during an escape attempt from the prisoners pen in the courthouse. Weiss had wounded another guard earlier with a revolver likely smuggled to him.
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Associated Press
New York
Sidney Weigs
Alous
Weiss
John Doyle
Raid Nets Eighteen Gunmen At Downtown Hotel
Cleveland police arrested eighteen gunmen and racketeers from Chicago, stale and New York in a downtown hotel alleged to host an executive session. Acting Chief of Detectives Toppes led detectives, with Glockner reporting a mob and requesting aid. The suspects offered no resistance.
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Press Highteen
Cleveland
Chicago
Stale
New York
Toppes
Glockner
Volice
Hiad
Acteclives
Coast Guard Prisoners To Be Recommended For Release
The commanding officers of Portsmouth Naval Prison Lt. Col. James K. Tracy received a telegraphic order directing him to forward the names of Coast Guard prisoners to U S Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington. Thirty two Coast Guard prisoners are held at Portsmouth with similar orders sent to officials at Parris Island and Mare Island in the 18th Naval District.
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Tortsmouth Naval Prison
Jamey K. Tracy
United States Coast Guard
Washington
Portsmouth
Gentader
Parris Island
Mare Island
Calit
Naval District
Universalists Bazaar Opens With Sale and Entertainment
The Ladies' Social Circle of the Universalist Church opened its Annual Christmas fair in the church vestry with a sale of fancy work cards food and novelties and an evening of talent. Admission is free to the vestry. A chicken pie supper will be served Thursday from 5 to 7 o'clock.
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the Universalist Church
Engagement Plans Announced for Catherine Taringke
Plans are set for an engagement party at the home of Mr and Mrs Alexander Barinskel 179 Burkett on December 16. The engagement of their daughter Catherine Taringke to Thyracd Heath USAC UW is announced with an imminent wedding date forthcoming.
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Mag. Alexander Barinskel
Burkett
Catherine Taringke
Thyracd Heath
USAC
Annaynedd
Dem city committee and candidates meet tonight
A political meeting is announced for Wednesday at 7:30 PM by Dem chairman MuEl We Emery. The event involves the city committee and FaTiQUs candidates for municipal and county court positions, located on State Street.
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Phere
Sumimittee
Fatiqus
Muel We Emery
Dem
State
Atrect
Chumber
Leading Brews of Canada Named Rum Smugglers
More than twenty prominent Canadian distillers and brewers were named in indictments by a federal grand jury charging conspiracy to smuggle liquor into the United States. Notable figures include Liry C. Trately of Gooderham and World, and the Highe Walker company of Windsor. Other indicted names appear from Toronto and Windsor firms with twenty more from the United States under pursuit.
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More Than Score
Federal Grand Jury
Associated Dress Battalo
Dec. S
Brewing Companies of
Canada
Herbert 4.Hatch
Larry J. McQuinness
Nquor
Hatch and McQuinness, Voronte
Edward Z. Sandell
Taylor
Qnty Sianle
Tales
Nbecon
Sutton
Thibideau
Port
U. S
Templeton
Eliot Carter withdraws from House speakership contest
Special to The Herald reports Eliot Carter withdraws from the contest for the Speaker of the House of Representatives citing a mood among incoming members favoring candidates who had previously left a speakership bid. He says his own ambitions should yield to party unity amid potential dissension. The note details parish activities and St. John’s Church Men’s Club plans for December events and social gatherings.
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Herald
Consord
Eliot Carter
Tet Hg
House of Representatives
Tag
State Street
Harold A. Littlefield
Allan Cc
St. John's Church
Smith elected mayor in Haverhill annual meeting
Forrest W. Smith president of the Chamber of Commerce won the Haverhill mayoral race, defeating Alderman Parkman by 4032 to 3007 in a nonpartisan election. The Flanders faction, linked to St. Tahn's Church Socialist group, did not run.
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Associated Press
Haverhill
Mags
Forrest W. Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Flaverhill
Alderman Parkman
Flanders
St. Tahn's
Lighet
No Truth in Rumors From Portsmouth Chamber Letter
A 1928 Portsmouth letter from Wd. Manager of Montgomery Ward Co denies Chamber of Commerce interference in store operations and wage practices. Richard B. Shelton replies for the Chamber stating no involvement in the alleged matters.
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Toual Chamber of Commerce
Portsmouth, N. US
Richard B. Shelton
Chamber of Commerce
Portsmouth
N. 1
Mr. Shelton
Lighter Ajax Struggles to Start Coal Cargo at New Castle
The Portland lighter Ajax arrived in harbor has been unable to begin wage operations for coal, unloading decks and gear from the schooner Camilla Dsge off New Castle since November 18. With a six man crew, the Ajax wound up at Port Stark harbor, facing trouble amid unsettled sea conditions during Tuesday night and today.
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Ajax
Portland
Camilla
New Castle
Whagtat
Port Stark
Racehorses Die in Barn Fire at Cullinsville Club
A barn fire at the Talzmopat Jo Club in Cullinsville Indiana killed seventeen race horses including Irish Pal the popular 1927 Derby favorite. The blaze destroyed barn Q-1 among 18 stalls. Estimated loss was $82,500.
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Associated Press
Cullinsville
Talzmopat Jo Club
Missing Wife Sought After From Massachusetts
Robert M. Jones of East Bridgewater Mass asks local paper to help locate his wife Mrs Jones who disappeared after leaving home. He reports their children are worried and suspects she is in a town near the area with a woman named Mary Woods formerly of Everett Mass.
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Alay
George HH
Ducker
Robert M . Jones
Jeast Bridgewater
Mass
Mary Woous
Everett
Robert M. Jones
Fast Bridgewater
Were Born on the Same Day In Family Gathering Incident
On a Sunday evening at the home of the late host, Grate, the father of Kitte and Master Farrington, cousins, faced a suit alleging an $18 debt. The event involved exchanged refreshments and served desserts including cream and cake.
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Kitte
Farrington
Ghelit
British Courage Abandoned to the Flames Rescue Report
A brief dispatch from London notes British seamen aboard Courage abandoning ship as flames rose. German steam rescue ships were involved in lifting survivors from lifeboats in the Mediterranean. The message says Courage had warned that the ship might be abandoned soon and that rescue operations were ongoing.
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Courage
Heynt
Attending Manchester Tax Assessors Meeting
John and team of Manchester Tax Assessors attend the tenth annual meeting amid agency branches and transfers.
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John &. Tsrweos, and Co. Manning ‘Agerntat ‘Sfanches Ter
Assessors Association Meeting and Banquet Planned
A meeting of the Association of New Hampshire Assessors was held this afternoon in City Hall. The session was devoted to business and a banquet was to be served tonight at the Hotel Carpenter.
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Xew
Hampshire
City
Carpenter
Rochester Elects McDuffee Mayor Without Opposition
Rochester voters yesterday elected Louis H McDutt mayor without opposition. McDuffee, a lifelong Rochester resident and senior member of Sanborn and McDuffee, becomes mayor-elect. The event marks a straightforward transfer in city leadership with local familiarity noted.
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Rochester
Dec
Orday Louis
H. McDutt
McDuffee
Fem
Sanborn
December nursing visits reported by district supervisors
Nursing association notes for December show 580 visits recorded by district supervisors Miss Gladys Piper and Mrs. Curtin Matthews. Attending physicians and district officials provide services through the Supervisors for Alisa Stell Webster.
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Arorfeitreadir Bisuriet “Nursing Association
Alisa
Stell C
Webster
Bmtsy
Curtin Matthews
Gladys M
Piper
Eydla S. C. Lear
Bec
Christmas Sale at Haven School by PTA
The Parent Teachers Association at Haven School will hold a Christmas sale on Friday evening December 6 at the school. The event aims to raise funds and features students and staff helping organize activities and crafts. Proceeds will support classroom programs and school improvements.
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the Haven School
St di
Fire Sweeps Howl Trumbull Building. Guests Escape
Marlford Conn Dec 5 Specimen fire swept the Howl Trumbull building yesterday afternoon causing $60 000 to $100 000 damage. A dozen firemen were injured but remained on duty. About a dozen guests and hotel staff suffered smoke or minor injuries from partial suffocation. Origin of the fire not yet determined.
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Marlford
Conn
Specinen- Jay Sesentes
Trumbull
Sie
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Mediterranean
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