Daylight Saving Prevention Bill Killed in Senate
In Hartford on April 17, the daylight saving prevention bill failed in the Senate after a lengthy debate. The measure, previously passed by the House, was rejected by a 19 to 15 vote with a motion to reconsider not prevailing. Senate actions included an amendment by Senator Mealeolt that removed early sections mandating statewide time changes.
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Hartford
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T. Tudd
State Department
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de- Breer
Portland
Prerson
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Themasteen
Tadd
Satisburs
Ereoits
Torrston
Panderhilt
Platt
Yale Law Professors Protest Against Sedition Act
Yale University law faculty sent a public letter to the Judiciary committee opposing the sedition bill then under consideration in the General Assembly It defends free speech and warns against suppressing radical discussion while condemning violence or overthrow of government by force.
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Hartford
Alrick
Law Faculty
Yale University
Judiciary Committee
General Assembly
Yale
Liquor Export to U S Debated in Commons
In the British House of Commons Under Secretary Ronald McNeill said representations from the United States about smuggling liquor from Nassau and West Indian ports to the U S have been noted. He noted the difficulty of stopping legitimate exports and said Britain would deplore any British complicity while considering action with other departments. Labor MP Emanuel Shinwell and Liberal John Hope Simpson pressed for details on ship crews and incentives.
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London
Associated Press
Sion
Me. McNeil
United States
United
Emanuel Shinwell
United Kintgdom
Theaser
John Hope Simpson
Bridgeport to Observe Daylight Time Change April 29
Bridgeport stores and industries prepare to move clocks one hour forward on Sunday April 26 in line with Massachusetts New York and other states as the standard daylight time rule is adopted. Courts and city departments will remain on standard time.
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Manufacturers' Association
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New York
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Four Escaped Madmen Caught Near Kent by Posse
Four patients from Matteawan Hospital for the criminal insane at Beacon escaped early morning. A posse chased them after a stolen hospital car and railroad chase near Kent, Kent County. All four were captured and returned to custody. several kepters and a chauffeur were wounded.
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Kent
Matteawan
Poughkeepsie
N. J
Matteawan Lutte Hospital
Beacon
US Restrictions Block Sale Of Ship Board Boats
The United States asks Canada to bar registry of ships bought from the Shipping Board, citing laws and fears of turn runners and liquor. Ottawa signals firm intent to deny admittance, risking broader limits on ships from Washington to British dominions.
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Great Britain
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Great Lakes
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Department of Justice
Hughes
Sir Auckland Geddes
Shipning Board
Cleus
Tutankhamen find viewed as of little value by methodist minister
Local churches seek extension and new facilities as district officials urge improvements at First and Newfield Institutions. Professor Robert W. Rogers of Drew Theological Seminary argues Tutankhamen’s tomb offers little historical significance unless new records are found, citing the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Egyptian tombs examined during his 1498 expedition.
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Robert W. Rogers
Valley of
Iurs
New York
Metropolitan Museum of Aris
New York City
Rogers
Drew “Theological Seminary
Tut Ankh-Amet
Xagudu
Egypt
Mary Limes
Teb-Anich- Amen
Distinguished Service Medal for McCormick
Washington dispatch notes McCormick editor of the Chicago Tribune awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for wartime service as commander of a field artillery battalion and later as lieutenant colonel commanding the 22nd and other artillery units in the American Expeditionary Forces. He is praised for exemplary leadership and technical judgment contributing to successful operations.
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A. McCurilex
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Chicago Tribune
Itich
Wid
McCommilck
Hoover Defends US Entry Into World Court Debate Opens
Secretary Herbert Hoover spoke before the National League of Women Voters defending entry into the Permanent Court of International Justice. He said participation does not amount to entanglement and urged support as essential to world peace, countering critics including Senator Borah and opponents who warn of league entanglements.
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Herbert Howver
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Hoover Epotee
Tal League of Women
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Flatiling
Hoaver
Ryan Predicts Disclosure of Graft in Vets' Bureau
Major General John F O'Ryan, special counsel to the Senate Investigating Committee, forecasts graft disclosure in the Veterans Bureau. He cites a preliminary survey exposing dishonesty in past handling, cites hospital sales as a principal issue, and vows to pursue evidence with bar cooperation to uncover misconduct and possible criminal acts.
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Vets’ Bureau
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al Veterans” Bureau
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Industres
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Justicy
Veterans’ Bureau
Flood of Protests Over Priest Death Stuns Russians
Report from Moscow describes a chaotic reaction to the execution of a priest, with Bolshevik officials and foreign diplomats in turmoil. American clerics pursue access to the condemned and protest channels are reportedly suppressed as censorship clouds the case.
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London
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Privat
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Genoa
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Wax Beter
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Wwe
Zeplinks Tift
Amativa
Agli
Germany
Missing Norwich farmer may have been murdered
Fragmentary OCR reports a missing Norwich farmer linked to a violent incident on Mountain or Water Street. The scrambled text mentions an ax barn, a fire, blood and a possible homicide near a kitchen area, with unclear names and dates.
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Fire Bureau Payroll Delays Hit Six Captains and Six Lieutenants
Six captains and six lieutenants from the Fire Prevention bureau and Machine shop have not been members since April 1. They will be excluded from Monday’s semi monthly payroll unless the Fire commissioners convene and reinstate them to first grade hosemen. The act stems from an Aldermanic ordinance interpreted by Fire Board President James F. Coleman as abolition rather than demotion.
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James F. Coleman
Fire Boar
John H. Finnegan
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Finnegan
New York
Henry N. Metathron
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John J. Hines
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Acenreing Ty
Ak Gicebe
Dorchester City Health Board Crisis and Local Politics
A sweeping array of municipal turmoil unfolds as Briggenort Logg notes on April 24. Mayor Atwater refuses to accept a health board resignation. Lavery is re-elected president of the Family Welfare Society. the wire prevention bureau payroll awaits reform. Fire board leadership postponed. department reorganization planned. Local church and state figures discuss debt limits, union bills, and public works. A broader political and legal landscape sketches budget fights, civil service shifts, and looming reforms.
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Pai Ily Welfare Society
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Methodist Conferenive
Rogeras Lewis
Sedan turns upside down. driver uninjured in Fairfield crash
Simvaling Tire on Fairfield avenue near Osborne street, Fairfield, a sedan driven by J. Shea of Greenfield Hill overturned after skidding on a warning, trapping him inside. Firemen smashed windows to free him. Dr. A B Margulis found Shea uninjured. reckless driving charged, license released.
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Lo Shea
iAsiyman
Greenfield Hill
Fair
Guy
Control of the Opera
Fairfield Avenue
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Runatyay Dar
Shea
A. B. Margulis
Mayor Will Not Accept Dr. Lafield Resignation
Mayor Fred Atwater refused to accept the resignation of Dr. William A. Lafield from the Board of Health until a conference is held to discuss his motives and the reasons for stepping down. The mayor and officials prepared to notify Lafield of the withdrawal, noting politics had influenced his stance and expressing support for an independent health board.
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Deniot Tarenist
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