Fire Board Ordered to Reinstate Fitzgerald by Judge Keeler
Judge John R. Keeler of the superior court issued a writ of mandamus ordering the Brings pore Fire Department to reinstate Fitzgerald to the position of lieutenant, ruling the fire commissioners exceeded their authority by removing him without charges or proper trial. The case, chosen as a test among six demoted members, centers on whether the commission must either reinstate Fitzgerald or show cause.
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Fitagerale
Bringspore
Sherard
John RE. Keeler
Superior Court
Fitzgerald
Wes
Upizgerald
Mari J. Barden
Thames F. Biy
John Z. McCar
John Z. McCar~thy, Vantains; George J. Surphy Dimer
Witzecras
Frank
Toweate
Burgeshis
Wham- Age M
Collinan
Homer
Mings
J. E. “Keeler
Superior Cport
Fitager
Foreman Charged With Absence from Duty Suspended
Foreman William Doolan of 208 Atlantic Street faces suspension after being charged with absence from duty without leave. He is tried on repeated offenses with possible dismissal. hearings scheduled before the horse commissioners in April.
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William Doolan
Atlantic Street
Tumber A
Wsty
Breucht
Kramer explains why prohibition is not enforced
Federal prohibition commissioner John A. Kramer outlines on Honest Views why enforcement is hampered by hostile public sentiment state cooperation gaps border bootlegging and excessive dealer permits. He says the nation has made remarkable progress in the years the Volstead Act has existed and proposes remedies.
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Kramer
Washington
John A. Kramer
Senator Capper
Karseé
New York
Kremer
Irish Leader Demands British Troop Withdrawal for Peace
In a dramatic Dublin interview President Eamonn De Valera asserts no peace until British forces leave Ireland. He and Irish leaders defend ambuscades as justified as long as British soldiers remain on Irish soil, signaling a hard line stance amid ongoing war.
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Oquseix
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
Dublin
Ireland
de Vaiers
Linshenhine Af
de Waters
de Valera
O'Connell Street
Irish Republican Army
Women gain three new registrars to support suffrage push
Three new deputy registrars of voters join the office, including Republicans William M. McElroy and George E. Healey and Democrat William Moran. Appointed by the registrars, they will work full time as assistants to the chief registrars to handle the increased workload from women’s suffrage, with McElroy set to succeed in the role.
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Resistrars of
Registrars of Voters
William M. McElroy
George E. Healey
William Lounsvory
William Moran
Democrac
Thomas FF. White
William EB. McElroy
Park Workers Take Pay Cut in Bridgeport Cleanup
A crew of about 150 men begins work today under Superintendent Henry Clie of Bridgeport parks department to clean and maintain public parks for the summer. Applicants queued but only 150 hired. wages drop to forty cents an hour from fifty last year, though workers welcomed employment.
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Bridgeport
Henry Clie
Parks Department
Community Chest Drive Opens Tonight in Bridgeport
Bridgeport launches its first Community Chest campaign with a goal of 475000 to support twenty beneficiary agencies and hospitals. Workers urge public generosity under the banner Nobody Cared posters, aiming to unify charity efforts for the year. The kickoff includes a dinner at the Semifield where leaders stress campaign efficiency and community duty.
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Dar
Bridge_ port
Humanitan
Semifield
Bridgeport
Paign
Harding Postpones Action On Europe's 10 Billion Loans
Washington March decision delays on converting ten billion dollars in notes held by European governments. Secretary Melton cites deferral until after taxation tariff and internal fiscal issues are resolved. Discussion also touches on refunding Liberty and Victory bonds and consolidating wartime securities into a single issue.
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Washington
Harding
United States
Freasung Toans
Melton
Post Office Edict on Obstructing Applicants Faces Challenge
Postmaster General Wilbur Hayes asks President Harding to revoke a Woodrow Wilson era executive order. The order, issued before the last presidential election, blocks the path of couples seeking certain poet, mastership, and related posts. (Continued on Page Nineteen.)
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Wil Hays
Harding
Woodrow. Wilson
Alleged Illegality in Bridgeport Contract Awards
A civil action before Judge Keeler seeks an injunction on awarding contracts and paying about $40,000 to Bridgeport Construction Co. alleging bids were not advertised and charter rules violated. The probe names City Treasurer William and City Auditor Bernard Keating, with hearings expected to determine continuation or dissolution of the injunction.
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Civ
Willian
Bernard Keating
Bridgeport Construction Company
Emmet Donnell
John HK
Keelee
Superior Court
Just Might
Permar Pnent
David. Day
Walter B.lashar
Seniner Simpson
Wairchild Wheeler
Guy
Bill 10 would empower cities to establish zoning zones
At a Hartford hearing, Bridgeport, New Haven, Middletown, and Bristol representatives backed Bill 10 to grant cities broader zoning powers for commercial, industrial, and residential areas. The State Chamber of Commerce and engineers questioned only provisions seen as favorable, with no opposition voiced. The bill’s history was reviewed by the committee.
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Deling
Lhém
Ridgeport
New Haven
Middletown
Bristol
State Chamber of Commerce
Hartford
Tee
Master Painters Sever Relations With Local Union
Master Painters end ties with Local Union after three hour talks in Meigs Building. Bridgeport and Amsterdam Painters Association refuse wage scale and threaten pay by employer driven rate. They will not renew the agreement with Local Unit 190, which expired yesterday for the year.
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Meigs
Bridgeport and Amsterter
Few Attend Hearing on Movie Censorship in Beartford
At a March hearing before the judiciary committee few attendees discussed censorship for films. propos als for a censorship bill would require boards to approve films by boards in Tennessee Maryland or Maine. Proponents argued censorship is needed for movie houses showing suggestive films, while opponents warned against prior restraint.
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Beartford
March
Lemlative Committee
Hoth
George Ja Fox
Ben Tuyen
Onetu
Hungary Invaded as Jugoslav Army Opens Central Europe War
War fears rise across Central Europe as Hungary is invaded by Yugoslav forces. Analysts warn a broader regional conflict could unfold with multiple nations mobilizing. Delayed reports note heavy fighting and strategic strains as allied positions form, with continued coverage promised on later pages.
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Hungary
Jugoslav
Central Europe
Four Nations
Local Rail Men to Meet in New York District Council
Representatives of about 175000 organized railway workers in this district will convene next Sunday to discuss forming a New York rail district council. The plan, promoted by the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees, aims to amalgamate local unions for closer cooperation and a single body to advance offensive and defensive purposes.
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MY York
Vans
New York
Amo
Internacional
Theody
Anthony Spair
Maintenance of Way
New
Harding Urges Rail Workers to Call Conference
CHICAGO March 31 Rail road employees tonight laid and proposed by President Harding for a conference between labor and the railroads in an attempt to settle the transportation problem. The telegram ended by RM. Continued on Page Two.
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Harding
Chicatio
Raiload
Tourrtry
Demand Court Martial for VFW Leader in Hartford
Caldwell Colt Robinson Post in Hartford adopts resolutions demanding the court-martial of Herbert R. McCuen New Haven state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. About 60 members attend with only one dissent as charges are presented.
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Hartford
Herbert R. McCuen
New Haven
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States
Caldwell Colt Robinson Post
Police Board Grants Carnival Permits and Special Officers
The Police Board met yesterday and granted two carnival permits with conditions for Sunday dances at the Young Men’s Hebrew Association and Young Women’s Hebrew Association after considering a request to lift a prior ban on Sunday events with paid admission. The board also appointed two special policemen and placed several regular officer applications on file, including Chris Finnegan and Tanise Heine, with other applicants listed.
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Board of Police Commissioner
Ly. Bridgemort
Youngs Men's Hebrew Association
G Hebrew
Drinces
Saber
Chris Finnegan
Tanise Heine
Gregor
George Gmlr
Noble Avennue
Frank Noore
Honneckavenne
Bond Street
Robert Road Street
Rooert Railroad Avenue
Lrst
Republican Club
Police Board
Hungarian Army Flogs To Banner Of King Charles
Frontier dispatch from Paris reports Hungarian forces rallying under Charles IV as Slovakia declares war on Roumania. Censorship spreads across telegraph lines and newspapers barred as Central Europe teeters on a new warfront.
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KNG
Charles
Bertelliparis
Hungary
Juge-Slavia
Habsburg Ulkimation
Servia
Europe
Charles IV
Tolic
Austria Hungary
Jersalem
Beebe Claimed Sobriety After Town Cycle Crash
Beebe testified he had not been intoxicated when his cycle hit a trolley near Washington Bridge, claiming a lit oncoming car without lights forced him to pass between the trolley and the car. Doctors and witnesses differed. coroner continued the hearing for Mrs. Mels's testimony at Bridgeport Hospital.
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Chanies O. Bessa
Atwove Street
Devon
Washington Bridge
Lugh McKay
Bridgeport Avenue
Induaston McBay
McKay
Pali
Charles W. Goff State
Razor Monileere
DeRuyter Howland
Beebe
Loving Rudd
7 Utilities Commission
Phelan
Mels
Bridgeport Trospital
Auto Crash Ends Quiet Run After Sundown
A four occupant auto wreck near a railroad viaduct left no serious injuries. Driver Raeih Johnston vanished after the collision and was arrested about an hour later. Witnesses and a passenger provided names and addresses for publication.
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Raieh Johnston
Newfelt
Johnston
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