Water supply bill funds approved for Mansfield and Storrs
Hartford April 23. Legislature suspends rules and votes 290010 for a water supply to Mansfield State Training School and Hospital and Gonnettleng Agricultural College at Storrs. Gov. Trumbull to appoint by May 6 a three member commission to acquire a watershed and build dams. Also reports on various bills and Senate actions including a women jury bill defeat and pensions for teachers.
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Mansfield State Training School
Gon- Neetleng Agricultural College
Storrs
J. H. Trumbull
Board of Control
Stamford Court
Isoute
Judiciary Committee
Frank J. Cronin
Senate
H Henry Nowicks
New Britain
Senate Clark
Ayer
Shaw
Reddit
Hall
Doty
Kenny
Walcott
Pierson
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Chester
Hadlyme
Norwalk
Torrington
Fremen’s
Willimance
House
Johnson
Manchester
C. M. Nevins
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Hooker
Sartford
Alsop
Avon
Coe
Waterbury
Green
Granby
Weaver
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Crawford
Westport
Penniman
Naugatuck
Townshend
New Haven
Ryan
Ridgefield
Durenc
Guilford
Vinton
Mansfield
Lewis
Stratford
Avertis
Branford
Nevius
Alling
Connecticut
Nevins
Maud Woeedward
Bolton
Aviation Commission
Law Grhoal
Meriden Court
Wapgartuck
Mfe
Wheeler
Main
North Stonington
Higgins
Third Juror in Macri Case Picked
A third juror was selected in the Macri murder case as deputies kept order and veniremen faced questioning regarding hanging a woman for murder. The scene included tears as Olympia Marer met her mother, with family members present. A druggist venireman discussed knowledge of cantharides, a factor in the defense’s argument about the case.
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Bagnano
Fidison Sterrs
Chestire
Veniceman
Balkans Stirred as Troops Assemble Along Coast
Allied ambassadors allow Bulgaria to increase its army and enlistment is underway nationwide. Sofia is guarded by militia at night while civilians aid law and order. Police say most conspirators in the cathedral outrage have been traced, several shot, others captured, and remaining suspects are expected to be rounded up with ease.
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Bulgaria
Sofia
Sofis
Radio echoes and Esperanto radio language debate
Last night New York radio reception was strong with WGBS carrying Cardinal Hayes and Governor Al fred A. Smith though the signal faded. KDKA WGY and Chicago stations were clear while WRAY carried Giants vs Braves at 2 30 pm. J D Sayers led a New York Esperanto club claim that Esperanto with sixteen grammar rules could fit radio needs. Naval Lab and Sydney teams reported long distance test messages on April 29 establishing a new record.
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New York
Cardinal Hayes
Alfred A. Smith
WGBS
KDKA
WGY
Lockport
N. Y
WBBM
Chicago
American Radio Congress
J. D. Sayers
Sayers
Naval Experimental and Research Laboratory
Bellevue
Sydney
Australia
Assembly fears work will last into early June
Telegram reports from Aartword April 23 that the current General Assembly cannot adjourn before the constitutional limit in late June. House progress is slow with one final bill per day, calendar expanding as reports pile up. An afternoon session may be required. adjournment now appears impossible by mid May.
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Telegram
Aartword
General Assembly
House
Benjamin W. Alling
New Britain
Bridgeport Tenth District GOP to endorse alderman candidate
The Tenth District Republican club plans to endorse a candidate for the vacant Bridgeport alderman seat at its next meeting, with potential contenders including Zyemunt Cauback James Leon Gregory D Elia Joseph Mele and Joseph C Ivers as Alderman Arthur A Baker prepares to resign to become Warren Harding High School superintendent May 1.
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Republican Club
Arthur A. Baker
Warren Harding High School
Baker
Zyemunt Cauback
James Leon
Gregory D'Elia
Joseph Mele
Joseph C. Ivers
City Pledges Bond Scope for Bennett Visit Costs
Bridgeport to cover expert services for a Bennett visit under a bond plan totaling 2,995,000 with allocations for Library 565,000 City Hall site 450,000 Sewers 500,005 Streets 400,000 and other projects. Agreement reportedly made by Mayor Behrony Senators Witter Redden and Representative Pinkelstone and Walcott.
Plain Jane A Musical Comedy At the New Lyric Theatre
A Telegram review notes Plain Jane a musical comedy by Phil Cook and Meckhart Moore with Tom Johnstone, staged by Joe Lawsta dy at the New Lyric Theatre for a week end engagement. Major cast includes Jane Le a, Maywick, Julian Kingsley, and Irita Marwick. The show travels from Broadway style and pleases Bridgeport audiences with bright songs and vivid costumes.
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Flain Jane
The
New Lyric Theatre
Telegram
Plain Jane
Phil
Cook
Meckhart Moore
Tom Johnstone
Joe Lawsteady
New Lyrle
Fulow
Jane Lea
IBM Maywick
MetFarce
Joe Lauria Jr
Julian Kingsley
J. Iev
J. Iev'ig White
Suzanne D'Arcy
Helen Tarrington
Tord Gordon Hemlingaworth
Charles McNaughton
Ruch Kingsley
Stelle Penning Riddy Smith
Roland Woodrutt
Direk Kingsley
Max Stoftman
Happy Williams
Mark
Jane Wallfkrwer
Boston
Bridgeport
New York
Joy Laurie, Jr
Charles McNeughton
Pont
Wstelle Penning
Helen Cartington
Irma Marwick
Max Stoffman
Joe Laurie
Irita Marwick
Pitima Donna
Stelle Penning
Pig In
Jane
Theatregpera
One Woman Alone Opposes Jury Bill
Debate over allowing women jury service features Mrs Alsop urging full citizen rights for women and cross‑section juries while opponents like Mrs Nevius and Mrs Coe warn of costs and home duties. Several lawmakers argue women are qualified, others fear disruption to households.
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Nevius Q
Pennsylvania
Miss Green
Miss Weyer
Cawford
Fennimn
Fenniman
Townsend
Connecticut
Ryan
Ste. Woodruff
Miss Cheney
Johnson
Manchester
Durant
Planes Bound for Pole Ready After Engine Failures
Norwegian Aero club expedition engines for the North Pole flight were assembled and tested at Spitsbergen. One rear engine froze due to lack of hot water circulation. a lamp with a noncombustible flame helped fix it. Mechanics expect no repeat if hot water is kept circulating. The planes now lie side by side awaiting wing landing from the ship Hobby. Ice conditions and a 30 mile wind hinder assembly in the open.
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James 8. Wharton
The
Telegram
North American Newspaper Alliance
Norway
Spitabergen
Planca
Hobby
Skaalaren
Japan to Probe Tragedy of Ocean and Errors in Transcripts
Halifax officials report an error in steamship callsign transcription led to the false claim Cunard liner Tuscania stood by during the Raifuku Maru disaster with thirty eight Japanese seamen dying. The Tuscania was not present and the Homeric was misread as Tuscania. Captain Roberts, with forty years at sea and World War decorations, defends stoberts from charges amid passenger hysteria while praising the captain’s record aboard the White Star liner since 1916.
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Roberts
Stoberts
Boston
Halifax
Maer Holmerle
John Adam Hugo Awarded Medal
In 1888 Victor Blurt of New York recalled meeting John Adam Hugo and praised his great ability. The event featured prominent guests including Mrs. John C. Downs of Danbury state president of Musical clubs Professor Harry Jop son of Yale University Mrs. Clara Forbes of East Haven and Miss Marlon Fowler president of the St Ambrose club of New Haven. Mrs Adam Whitaker a Hugo pupil sang an aria from The Temple Dancer while Harold Dart a pupil performed Hugo's compositions Wilma Fekele played two violin selections.
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Victor Blurt
New York
Hugo
John C. Downs
Danbury
Harry Jopson
Yale University
Clara Forbes
East Haven
Marlon Fowler
St. Ambrose Club
New Haven
Adam Whitaker
Harold Dart
Wilma Fekele
Local Fraternal and Civic Meetings Tonight
Several organizations announce gatherings tonight including Pride of Bridgeport council and Daughters of America at 62 Cannon street Joseph Dowdall lodge K of P at 1025 Main street Arcanum lodge J O O I at 1087 Broad street Women s Christian Temperance union 239 Gilbert street Machiniats 47 Main street Scandinavian Sick Benefit society 160 Lee avenue Gronoque lodge I O O F Town hall Stratford Cralden HEN ecunct American Insurance union 1k1 State Street Ashlar Lodge KF and A M Masonule Temple Harmony Gate lodge O and B 11250 Main street Tridgepart encampment I G O F 104 State street.
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Pride of Bridgeport Council
Daughters of America
Cannon Street
Joseph Dowdall
K. of P
Main Street
Arcanum Lodge
Broad Street
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Gilbert Street
State Street
Ashlar Lodge
A. M
Masonule Temple
Harmony Gate Lodge
Tridgepart
Dawes Nap Burlesqued at Dinner of Gridiron Club
Vice President Charles G. Dawes was the butt of jokes at the Famous Newspaper Club’s 40th annual banquet in Washington. The evening opened with mock “Coolidge Constitutionalized Circus” riffs and a missing Dawes moment before his arrival, with guests including the President, cabinet members, senators, and generals reacting in laughter. The evening featured Democratic stunts, a multi-ring show, and remarks by J. Fred Essary and former vice president Thomas R. Marshall.
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Charles G. Dawes
Goolid Ye
Coolidge
Willam M. Butler
Massachusetts
Dawes
Senator Butler
Charles Beecher Warren
Mr. Warren
Senate
Michigan
Longworth
Pershing
Army
Navy
Ballyhon
James A. Reed
Missouri
Walsh
Ju-Jo Robinson
Gee Heflin
Roscoe Harrison
Les
Bin
Charley
Frank W. Stearns
J. Fred Essary
Baltimore
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