Amendments Stir Opponents at Connecticut Hearing on Wheeler Bill
A heated hearing on proposed amendments to the Wheeler liquor bill drew a large crowd and mixed votes. Proponents led by State's Attorneys and Yale professors argued for stronger enforcement and broader penalties, while opponents including Judge Lucius F. Robinson and Senator Alice Merritt warned the changes threaten civil liberties and risk constitutional conflict. The debate covered home liquor possession, search warrants, confiscation of vehicles, and penalties for various offenses as backers urged swift passage to curb bootlegger activity.
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Meriden
John J. Esuin
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Tabor
John B 4S
Yerrington
Joseph Thurston
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Federation of Churches
League of Women
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Alcorn
Womley
Brown
Thomas F. Noone
Tolland County
Irving Fisher
William Hoardsman
Bridgeport
Emil L. G. Fleenthal
J. N. Lackey
Hartford
Fev
J. EB. Aiken
George Burger
New Haven
Marjory Cheney
Manchester
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Episcropal
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District Court of Waterl
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Connecticut
Renarches and Nations
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General Assembly
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Lucina PF. Robinson
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Taft
Increased Penalties for Rum Traffickers Proposed
A bill proposes broader crackdown on liquor, expanding definitions and penalties. It would redefine beer, make buyers as liable as sellers, widen search powers, and allow seizures of vessels and conveyances. Penalties rise significantly for first and subsequent offenses, with reinforced witness rules to encourage testimony.
Meetings Tonight Across Local Lodges and Councils
Tonight several fraternal groups convene including Tatlan Women's council at 46 Beach, Monncy lodge TF 0. O BF 161 State Street, Adelphian lodge I at 1083 Grand Street, Magna Charla Lodge, Sons of St. George at 396 Stratford Avenue, Harmony council No. 12 J U A E at Newfield building, Knights of the Macenvees at 314 Fairfield Avenue, St Johns Bridge, and additional orders at various downtown addresses such as Masonic temple, Colonel Harry Cutter lodge RK of P 1025 Main Street, Pioneer camp W of W 10st Broad Street, Polar Sur lodge O of B 1259 Main Street, Mayflower Council D of A on Cannon Street, Harmony camp M W GO A 1089 Kron Street, and Sturetide Bereap at 8 TOS Drand Street.
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Tatlan
French cabinet crisis deepens as Briand rules out socialist tie
French political turmoil continues with Briand rejecting a socialist link, warning against a "hangman’s rope" alliance. The Bank of France moves to raise circulation while Briand and Painlevé discuss options as parliament prepares for rapid ministerial shifts.
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Briand
M. Briand
Wiysee Palace
M Doumergue
France
Bank of France
Beng
M. de Montie
Herriot
Cooldge
M. i Harriot
Woolncare
M. Colrat
Poincare
Ruhr
Explosion kills worker during gasoline tank removal
In Worcester on April 4, a 20 year old employee of the Star ard Ol company died at City Hospital from injuries after a 500 gallon gasoline tank being removed from a pit exploded. Twelve others were injured but reported in comfortable condition. State and local police will join in an investigation.
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Mai
Oberg
Star Ard Ol
City Hospital
Oelock
Todry
Report from Managua on Revolutionary Moves Near Bavennant
Reports from Venduras say General Gregory Bererora with GUO followers has begun a revolutionary campaign. The action is centered around Bavennant with indications of intended military efforts against Angliai, prompting regional concern and monitoring.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Venduras
Gregory Bere Rora
Guo
Meyer Wend
Bavennant
Chapman Hanging Deferred Amid Appeal From Guilty Verdict
A lengthy appeal filed by Chapman’s counsel challenges the trial judge’s rulings and evidence admissibility in a case tied to a counterfeiting scheme. Arguments claim prejudicial testimony and improper admission of unrelated items, seeking reversal or new trial.
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Alecorn
Alan
Chapman
South Hadley
Mass
United States
Northampton
Hallty
Nln
Derick J. Groehl
Colyoke
New York
Freedman
Preedman
Elmira
N. Y
Jennings
Groehl
Challenge to aay of the Jijyy Ket Supmoned
A cryptic legal fragment notes a challenge to a summons and a denial of the defendant’s method to Ket using a verdict on a ground that it was not rendered in accordance with the evidence.
Chamber Seeks Ripper Harmony In Hartford Talks
The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce pressed for a unified stance on the so called ripper bill affecting city tax offices. Officials including Mr Crawford declined to detail differences, aiming for a workable compromise after a conference. City Attorney Delaney will lead local remarks as supporters and opponents prepare to travel by car or train to Hartford.
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Hartford
Tech
Crawford
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Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport
Behrens
Bears
Tiv
Auta
A. J. Delaney
Crowded Opening Day Highlights in Cleveland and Chicago
Crowds packed baseball parks as Cleveland beat Pittsburgh with Glover Cleveland Alexander pitching for a Cubs win while Hartiet and Anastern League catcher delivered key plays. Early homerurs came from Jamie… Myatt… Speaker and McNulty in the Cleveland-St Tous game, and Karl Sheely in the White Sox-Tiger affair. St Louis saw a standout match as Cleveland defeated the Browns 1014 amid heavy attendance and heavy pitching from Ed Stauffer.
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Tamer
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Myatt
Willian Speaker
McNulty
Karl Sheely
Jae Ainge
St. Louis
Cleveland
Browns
Ed Stauffer
Tridgeport
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