Big Navy Portrayed In Bitter House Battle Over Pay Rise
The House approved an increase in naval personnel costs totaling 291 million dollars, up 18 million from the initial Hill measure. Rep Kelley lambasted the Navy yard district interests while voting split among Republicans and Democrats. The amendment raised total appropriations to 291,259,090 dollars and now goes to the Senate for action.
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Washington
Marain
Hocay Tonleht
Senate
Kelley
House
Gary
Navy Yard
Naval Project
Masschuretts
Equancum
Mr. Kelley
Virginia
Community Chest Appeals Under Budget Strain In Bridgeport
Citizens debate whether to cut or retain Community Chest contributions as city taxes rise to fund unemployment relief and city needs. Charles G. Sanford of the Bridgeport Financial Federation cautions that reducing charitable support may harm preventive programs and community well being while calling for prudent funding.
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Tarossh
Ageond
Tytn
Department of Public Works
Cat Villain and Dog Hero in New York Blaze
A fire at Tappe Inc gown shop on West 57th Street off Fifth Avenue in New York caused by a one eyed angora cat. The cat died in the blaze while a small terrier barked to warn and save about 100 young women workers. Firefighter Walter G. Murphy collapsed from pleurisy while rescuing others. The damage was smoke related with gowns and orders valued around $40,000.
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New York
Angora
Hero
Tappe, Inc
West Sth Street
Fifth Avenue
Herman P. Tapps
Jinx
Nm. Wlele
Mremen
Elok
Walter G. Murphy
Sith Street
Murphy
Taype Saig
Georgy Vanderhilt
Mira
AW. Hearst
Cornelis Vandasbill
George Widsner
Special Jury Called to Try Divorce Suit in Hartford
On motion of the defendant a special jury was called for May 2 in the Superior Court to hear the $260,000 claim by Gertrude Allis of New York, a manicure, against J. Vathachack, a visitor and praker. Judge Marvin disqualified, relief granted to Judge Joan Kellogg of Waterbury to preside. Vathachack is grandnephew of former governor Morgan G. Bulkley. he was captured by Germans during service with Lafayette. Miss Allis alleges she agreed two to marry him and seeks damages. Hartford county court records reflect the action.
Belfast Inferno as Mobs Fired On by Military
Belfast woke to an inferno after darkness fell as crowds gathered at Ballymacarrett. Police and military fired on protesters, causing injuries to women and civilians, with two dead and four wounded. Tram service limped along as more dwellings burned and fire resources strained amid the unrest.
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Belfast
London
Crowia
Ballymacarrett
Tap Munder
Tha ‘Scott Boy
Heavy Firing In Dublin City Center After Midnight
Prolonged heavy firing erupted in central Dublin near the Poor Courts Building and O’Connell Bridge following midnight. Armored cars then patrolled the streets, signaling a tense urban scene in the city during the night.
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Dublin
Associated Pross
Midnigh
Poor Courts
O'Connell
Terrific Chicago gale kills girl and injures many
A terrible windstorm tore through downtown Chicago on April 19 causing a young girl to die and a child and man to be fatally injured. Trees and buildings were uprooted, windows shattered, and pedestrians knocked over as snow flurries and freezing temperatures followed. Fire crews cleared streets of debris while debris and wires posed ongoing dangers.
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Chicago
Per Gany
Tuttle Evelyn Taogbyon
Bridgeport Products Week Proposed by Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce discussed creating Bridgeport Products Week to display locally made goods. No action was taken. the matter will be brought up again at a later meeting.
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Bridgeport
Bridgepar
Wau
Fetall
Charber
Consmerce
Moonshine Raid Nets Large Haul in South Norwalk
Connecticut prohibition agents seized 50 gallons of liquor and 400 gallons of rye mash after a raid on South Norwalk properties. Authorities report long-running bootlegging ties to a local operator, with connections traced to Bridgeport and New York during a crackdown that has spanned years.
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South Norwalk
Raul
Mike Voclarink
Taridgaport
Serigner Avenue
South
Worwa
Connecticut
New York
James T. Fowler
Edward BR. Doglan
Theian Air
Bridgeport
Thomas Moaniiz
Norwalk
Vodlavisk
Europa
Yegal Lauor
Stepney
Prohibition
Southam
Valuable Untouched In Misses Wordin Home Heist
Marauders broke into the Misses Wordin residence at 310 State Avenue last Thursday night, leaving rooms in disorder but stealing nothing. Entry was gained through a rear door during a first absence by the owners for years. Intruders appeared to seek items beyond cash and jewelry, which were left behind.
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Wordin
Bridgeport Slaying After Restaurant Dispute
In Ansonia yesterday afternoon a 25 year old man Michael Tolisehul wounded 44 year old Overel Chenanes with a butcher knife after a dispute over repayment at Star restaurant on Liberty Street. Chenanes died en route to Griffin Hospital in Derby. Tolisehul fled, spotted boarding a car toward Bridgeport. police wary as searches continue. Chenenes spoke of a wife and several children.
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Chenanes
Killin
Denaley
Andonia
Deay
Ansania
Ansonia
Orange Tire
Bridgeport
Taliseghul
Sarefuy
Eireet
Stratford
Pd -Praserhors
Anconis
Tim Chenensky
Two Moen
Star
Liberty Street
Chenenoky
Tollseaml
Npn
Toliseshill Dantag
Tolace
Railroad men injured in switch engine collision at Stamford
Ernest Haines of Boston and Ernest W. Mitnsen of West Medford Massachusetts were struck on a Pullman dining car on a siding in the New Haven railroad yards. Both men were severely hurt and sent to Stamford Hospital.
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Stamford
Ernest Haines
Boston
Ernest W. Imtnsen
West Medford
Massachusetts
New Haven Road
Stamford Hospital
Bridgeport Plants Hundreds Of Shade Trees This Spring
Bridgeport officials emphasize the health and aesthetic value of trees as civic wisdom. Under Tree Warden George M. Eames and Park Superintendent Henry Cli, 600 young trees will be planted this spring, with many more by residents. The city highlights elms maples lindens oaks and other varieties along streets and parks to improve air quality and prevent stagnant water.
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Bridgeport
George M. Eames
Henry Cli
Eames
Lady Astor Explains Move From Home To House
New York April 19 Nancy Langhorne Astor the Virginia born wife of an English nobleman and mother of six travels to America for a brief visit She discusses women in politics urging entry into public life and reflects on her path from home to the House of Commons She is accompanied by Lord Astor and Carrie Chapman Catt attends the event and comments on women's rights
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New York
Nancy Tanghorne Astor
Virginia
Nancy " Langhorne
South
Town Hall
Lady Astor
Carrie Chapman Catt
Lord Astor
Amarigan
England
Baltimore
National
Ceatue of Women Voters
Sid
Astor Tanight
Hla
Phe Axyplained
Wahl
Plymouth
Astor
Akain
Sila Gald
aAator
Bray
Thousands jeer as Semenofe is taken from jail
Crowds on Ludlow Street greet General Semenoff, called the Stone, as police guard his release on bail after a long hold. He was linked to a civil suit over a $475,000 theft from Frans Bakalia and faced charges tied to American soldiers’ deaths.
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Russia
Gregory Semenoff
Ludlow Street
Faye
Semenoffs
Hey
Semenoff
Ikepe Flong
George Kroupsky
Sibheria
General Somenoff
Frans-Bakalia
Youreveta Home and Foreign Trading Company
Hej
Slharlin
Washington
Premier George Wants Germans to Make Amends
Genoa reports show German delegates struggle to reconcile Russo German policy with entente aims while Morgan joins talks on an international German loan. Lloyd George pressed hard to abandon Russian talks or tear up the treaty as the conference stalls awaiting a breakthrough.
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George
Genoa
Islon
Germany
Iin
Russe-Germman
JJ. JP. Morgan
Banker
Dureyze
Barthou
Mies Lioyd-George
Rathenau
M. Barthou
Tke Frenen
Russia
France
England
Frenen Elreles
Gomana greapMaus
Nemonds
Paris
Associated Presa
Lloyd- George Ig
Nora
Wirth
Auto driver held in nurse Brady death case
Charles Tossinary of 685 Beechwood Avenue was held on $1,000 bond after being charged with driving without a license and breach of peace in the death of nurse Brisa Mary Brady. Police say he failed to report his involvement promptly and that Samuel Quinto, driver of the truck that hit Brady, contradicted his statements. Both cars were traveling opposite directions when the collision forced evasive action. Brady died shortly after at Iranisan and Laura avenues.
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Charles Tossinary
Beechwood Avenue
Brisa Mary
Brady
Iranisan
Laura Avenues
Tasamaty
Polles
Atiar
Samuel Quinto
Miss Brady
Strett Nker
Quinto
Mieg Brady
TEN HART MAN KILLED AS TRAIN HITS BUS NEAR NORTH ADAMS
A Waterbury Connecticut man John Slanardowist died after a motor bus carrying a Waterbury orchestra group was struck by a train near Hoosac Falls. Nine other members were injured but expected to recover. The accident occurred as the bus departed from Hoosac Falls with local musicians aboard.
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North Adams
Mass
John Slanardowist
Waterbury
Connecticut
Hoosac
Watebury
Forough
Stanardowski
Williams for State Treasurer And Atwater for Governor Are The First of the Budding Booms
Nomination moves seed a spring political boom with John H. Williams urged for Democratic state treasurer and Mayor Atwater for governor. Lawrence Gill seeks county sheriff, while Senator Howard S. Challenger aims for Republican renomination. Williams, a veteran leader, is state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and active on veteran rehab and bonus issues.
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Cominy
John H. Williams
Democratic Party
Atwater
Lawrence Gill
Howard S. Challenger
Williams
Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Amin
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Lady Nancy Astor
Semenofe
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Hart
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