Board of Apportionment Asked to Reappropriate Clinic Funds
The Common Council voted 23 to 1 to bar the City Auditor from paying $35,230 to the school authorities for a dental clinic. The measure designates the funds as unappropriated revenue and directs reallocation to the Health Board for dental clinic use, challenging the Ed Board’s appropriation and strengthening health control of the clinic.
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Board of Education
Common Council
Board of Apportionment
Health Board
Atwater
Inventor Loses 20 Million Dollar Suit Over Lewis Gun
Federal Judge Peck dismissed a $29 million suit by Dr. S. N. McClean of Detroit and other stockholders against M. A. Bradley and R. M. Gaifes over Lewis machine gun patents. The court ruled profits not due to McClean’s inventions and ordered plaintiffs to pay court costs.
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Cleveland
S. N. McClean
Detroit
HeClean Army and Ordnance Company
M. A. Bradley
R.M. Gaifes
Peck
Dr.ne Clean
Lewis Arts
Alec Wag
Lewie Sun
WeCexn
McClean Arms and Ordnance Company
Lake Torpedo Boat Plant Plans to Stay Open
The Lake Torpedo Boat company aims to keep the plant and shipyard operating despite an almost finished aft submarine the -51 undergoing trial. General Manager Phillip B. Brill said the plant is well equipped and employs many workers with two months of repair work to finish. He noted no sudden layoffs and could not reveal details of the business or orders, nor whether submarine work or general shipbuilding would continue.
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The
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Phillip B. Brill
Brill
Gensral Marine Varsay
Thir
Jury Panel in Kennedy Murder Case Dismissed
In Los Angeles the jury panel for Arthur Cc. Burch, charged with murdering J. Belton Kennedy, was discharged by Judge Reeve. The trial is continued to next Monday, with a Wednesday hearing on defense claims the panel was tampered with. District Attorney Woolwine urged a court investigation into juror inquiries and potential overreach by office staff.
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Los Angeles
Arthur Cc. Burch
J. Belton Kannedy
Reeve
Curch
Rewave
Woolwine Stalect
Charcex
Venire
Wing
Woodwins
Cell Duanfca
Woolwine
Hal Akwet
Soviet Requisition Seizes Jewels From Russian Churches
A Soviet drive across Russia orders seizure of church gold silver and jewels to aid famine relief. From ten provinces collectors report thousands of pounds of silver and gold and diamonds, with churches and synagogues yielding assets. Authorities claim the program includes the removal of valuables, while some custodians face arrest for missing items.
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Moscow
Russia
Wiutka
Central Committee
Moscow Province
Communist Party
Antonin
Iw Simell
Miners and Operators Stand Firm in Large Coal Strike
President Lewis told House members miners are prepared to stay out indefinitely until a basic wage contract is signed. Over 6,000 mines halted operations across Illinois, Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania with many idle workers. Some operators offered concessions to return to work, while violence reports emerged from West Virginia and nearby states amid the stalemate.
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Priess
Aguart Rhyt Meny
West Virsutia
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Tinton Feeders
Presidec
John Z. Lewis
House Labor Comp
Dwyer
West Virginia
Tenisht Statra
Stotesbuirs
Sophia
Wast
Inia
Lewis outlines strike aims before Labor Committee
Washington April 2 The House Labor Committee heard John Lewis president of the United Mine Workers explain that 600000 coal miners stopped work Saturday in the United States and Canada to push for a new wage contract. He said anthracite workers aimed to wait peaceful talks while bituminous miners would strike indefinitely if needed. He argued for a national wage scale and urged a conference of operators from central coal belts to negotiate, warning cross district disputes hinder settlement.
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Washington
House Labor Committee
United States
Canada
John Lew's
Talted
Armorica
Bitumineus
Lewis
Pat Yo “Shly
Hl. Jnana
Timolx
Pennsylvanie
Renre
Sontative Black
Democrat
Texas
Trewis
Hogwkedge
Dtaols
United Mine Workers
Fig
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Virginia
Aegn Exeentral
Nalan
House
Congress
Centra
Hoxe
United Mini Workers
Sheik
Sien
French Butler Suspected as Leader in $60,000 Jewelry Robbery
New York police name a former butler as the brains behind a Washington Square jewel heist valued at $60,000. The Shattucks, their eight servants, and others were briefly imprisoned in a wine vault while the theft occurred. Detectives pursue multiple suspects linked to a Frenchman named Henri and possible connections to New England robberies.
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New York
Enright
Washington Square
Albert R Shattuck
Shattuck
New England
Osborne Meld
Firth Avenue
A. Lenox
Mass
Stockbridge
Grebber
Springfield
Eugenie Daser
Diaser
Connecticut
Hartford
Diaset
Henri
Madison Square Park
Shathucx
Palice Headquarthy
Bright
Wag
Ruskay & Co to settle for 100 cents on 31
Ruskay & Co a New York stock broker firm forced into voluntary bankruptcy on February 33 will offer 100 cents on the dollar to clients. Attorney Charles H. Shapiro said a plan is being prepared after communication with New York counsel. The firm’s suspension from the Consolidated Stock Exchange caused a Wall Street stir. assets listed at 1,519,000 with debts around 3,300,000, largely Connecticut money. Bridgeport investors were heavily involved, with further details to follow.
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S. B. Ruska Ans Company
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Cearm
Campeny Tye
Ave Oiler
New Yorks
Eny
Wall Street
Tlapillee
Contesticut
Horvath
Bridgeport
Health program in Bridgeport schools boosts child wellness
Bridgeport's Division of Child Hygiene operates in public and parochial schools with nurses and physicians giving health talks and demonstrations. The Home Nursing class, part of high school work, issues certificates. Last year’s totals include 211,034 routine exams and 2,304 children excluded or cured, with major defects treated and operations performed.
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Department of Health
Spoils System Blamed as Bureau Shake-Up Hits Washington
The Bridgeport Telegraph reports a clash between civil service norms and the spoils system. President Harding initiates a broad purge, dismissing 28 officials in the Bureau of Printing and Engraving while parties clash over patronage and reform efforts. Senator Caraway calls for investigation.
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David Lawrenof
Bridgeport
Washington
Behisis
Daughterty
House Committee
von Bag
Das
Garfield
Republican Party
Harding
Astra
Highe
Buseau
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Treasury Department
Andrew Mellan
Hytching
Mellon
Binet Dover
Treasury
Canarnss
Mallonady
Blair
Internal Revenue
Dover Mver
Internal Revenue Service
Aveson
Glarding
Caraway
Arkayisas
Gataway
Pye
Ghey
Congress
Graning Ao
Bureau of Priming and Engraving
Gefvide
Clenny Cor
Commons Endorse Genoa Policy Of Premier By 278 Votes
London April 3 The House of Commons backed Premier Lloyd George's Genoa policy by 372 to 94 after a brief debate. Earlier the Commons rejected an amendment 379 to 84 criticizing the government’s competence for the international economic conference. The premier defended his stance with calm rhetoric, stressing peace and European stability amid political strife.
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Genoa
London
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Genda
House
John Ro
International Economic and Financial Conference
Toybert Clynes
Laborite
Harvey
Napoleon Thu
U. Minierial
Europe
Nis-Govvernment
Russia
Mreg Churchill
Sim Anto
Mr. Churchill
Pitt
Hiy
Churenil
City creates Garage Control Commission to run municipal garage
The Common Council established a bi partite Garage Control Commission to operate the Municipal garage. Mayor Atwater gains appointment power for four members and a foreman at $1,800 yearly. The commission will hire clerks and staff, with purchasing handled by the Board of Contract and Supply. Clerk duties include daily records and cost tracking. Existing clerk Jesson Connelly to be replaced. Budget was cut to 69,000 from last year's 105,008.
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Atwater
Garage Control Commission
Comiuisacon
Tia
Commission
Board of Contract and Supply
Tdipartmental
Hields and
big appoint@s
Jesson Connelly
Democratic Party
Van Doren Critiques Clergy and Urges Self Belief
Dr. Van Doren told a Psychology club audience at the Stratfield hotel that clergymen preach only scrambled eggs while psychologists share truths from their associations. He urged self faith, persistence, and control of life circumstances, asserting the subconscious mind holds deep, determined potential and that there is no evil, only good.
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DeWitt Talmage van Doren
Psychology Club
Hotel Stratfield
Dr. van Doren
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Banker
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Ruskay & CO
Shapiro
Revenue Service
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