Man jailed for liquor after work loss in Norwalk session
Alexander Dunlap of Bridgeport received a 30 day sentence for possession of two illegal stills and liquor. Judge Edwin S. Thomas presided at the U S District Court opening session in Norwalk. Dunlap claimed he made liquor due to unemployment and lack of funds and was fined 329 dollars plus costs, later converted to a jail term when he could not pay. Hartford youth jailed for embezzlement received one year and one day in prison.
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Alexander Dunlap
United Tea District Court
Edwin S. Thomas
Norwalk
Bridgeport
Dunlap
Chang
City Uses 2500 From Contingency Fund for Seaside Park Work
Paris board of apportionment votes unanimously to allocate 2500 from the city's 110,900 contingency fund to pay Crane company for fill in Seaside park. Attending members Seeley, Wueverty, Booth, Burnham, Leewith, Husted, Clark and Misa Sullivan. Charities department seeks immediate funds for poor relief, referred to charities sub-committee. needs will be funded from 300,000 short-term issue.
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Board of Apportionment
George B. Clark
Eames
Canfield
Crane Company—Finance Advisory Board
Paris
Crane Company
Uni
Messra Seeley
Wueverty
Booth
Burnham
Leewith
Husted
Clark
Misa Sullivan
Charities Department
Anumois
Charities
Opening Day Parade Precedes Bridgeport Americans Game
City officials, Coast Artillery Band, and fans march before Newfield Park for the Hustler League opener. Gene McCann leads the Americans against Waterbury Brassees at 3:20 PM with a parade and ceremonial first pitch, amid cloudy weather.
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Gene McCann
Huskies
Waterbury Aggregation
Coast Artillery Band
Unisari
Timernoart
Newfieldmark
Tvent
Utries
Bridgeport
Gene McCannon
Waterbury Brassees
Joe Cosgrove
Marer Wilson
Newfield Park
Husterv Lenge
Gene McCabh
Icieg Wn
Hizzoner
Ida A
Alreet
Up State
Not Liable for Slacker List Errors by War Dept
Attorney General Daugherty said government officials could not be held liable for errors in the draft lists prepared by the War department for publication. He believed the lists, though awaiting publication, are official government records and not subject to legal liability for inclusion of names. Weeks awaited the opinion before deciding whether to publish the slacker lists.
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Washington
Daughery
Weeks
Cable Authority Voted President
The Cable Authority elected its president in a vote reported by Press Service. The announcement highlights leadership selection within the authority and the posture of the organization for upcoming operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cable Authority
Senate Passes Budget Measure Amid Cable Regulation Debate
The Senate approved Kellogg’s bill to regulate and license submarine cable landings, with presidential permits and revocation rights. The measure also advances a budget bill creating a Treasury budget bureau led by a seven year director earning 10000 dollars, with changes to comptroller offices and Congressional removal rules. Mississippi Senator Harrison questioned added salaries amid economy concerns.
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Senate
Washington
McCormick
Ilinois
House
Wilson
Treasury Department
Congress
Treasury
American newspapers praised by Harding at Associated Press meet
President Harding praised American newspapers at the Associated Press convention in New York. John W. Davis, making his first AP appearance as general counsel, urged fair news gathering and discussed foreign relations, treaty ratification by simple majority, and diplomatic service compensation. A resolution thanked AP leadership for its work during the year.
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Harding
Associated Press
New York
John W. Davis
Great Briwin
Davis
United States
Senate
Hanks
Washington leaders praise President Harding on opening week
Washington on April 26 reports rising confidence that Germany and the Allies will negotiate reparations and restore normal business. Leaders expect Congress to defer foreign affairs to President Harding and Secretary Hughes, while Knox seeks peace with Germany and major questions linger on tariff and tax plans.
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Mark Sullivan
Coptricht
Washington
Congress
Germany
Harding
Wuehes
Senate
Knox
Burding
Hughes
Poe
Relief Funds Move Fast For Legion Aid
A state board and Governor Lake press expedited a $50,000 soldiers relief appropriation. Legion leader Mr. Butterworth argued delay worsens hardship for service members and families. The board voted to free half of the funds for immediate use. Continued on Page 16.
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Hartsora
Ani
S. Butterworth
Eli
State Board of Control
Board of Contrat
Putterworth
Governor Lake
Mr. Butterworth
Berlin Hopes For Favorable Action By The President
Berlin awaits President Harding's decision on a new German reparation plan promised last Monday but delayed by U S requests. Foreign Minister Simons urged action, stirring political tensions as Washington debates whether the proposal offers a proper basis for further talks.
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Berlin
U. S
Karl H. Yy
Washington
Harding
Protests Claim Plaza Carnival Gambling Violates Spirit
Pastors’ Association files protest against perceived wholesale gambling at the Plaza carnival run by the American Legion. They accuse the event of disguising games of chance to evade the law, urging public support while noting alleged violations and outside interests in Bridgeport during economic hardship. The statement, read at the Olivet Congregational church, claims authorities are aware yet argues the carnival acts hover around illegality.
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Plaza Carnival
Pastors’ Association
American Legion
Olivet Congregational Church
Bridgeport
Particcalara
Fusvors’ Association
Mlaza
Wihchaig
Legion
Three in Family Turn Same Clock Ahead One Hour
Milford April 2 George Carrick a resident of Woed avenue Walnut Beach plans to charge two hours of overtime to the Highways Department where he works. He explains the time change in a transcript of how the family adjusted their clocks an hour earlier to save enthusiasm for the coming week.
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George Garrick
Walnut Beach
Milford
George Carrick
Woed Avenue
Highways Department
Edwards Confirmed as Major General in Senate Vote
Washington reports the Senate confirmed Brigt Gen Clarence St Edwards and eleven other brigadier generals to major general, along with fourteen colonels advancing. Opposition from Senator McKellar over Edwards relief record sparked a roll call with only two negatives, all Democrats voting yes. Also confirmed were generals in charge of war bureaus, chief of staffal offices, and Charles G. Dawes as brigadier general in the reserve corps.
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Washington
Clarence St. Edwards
Senate
Areo
Geen Edwards
McKellar
Military Committee
Edwards
Commad
New England National Guard
Quinber
Vek
Generi
Pisa Jp
Creneral Edwards
Army
Seigeli
War Department
Menpher
Tine
George O. Snuier
Viief
John J. Chamberlin
Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
Hughes Discussed Proposal With Allied Representatives
Washington April 26 The United States will base its reply to Germany's reparations counter proposals on allied decisions. Secretary Hughes met with each allied diplomat to brief them on the German communication and to learn their views. The foreign envoys reported to their governments by cable, and further exchanges between Paris and London may shape the final decision.
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Washington
Associated Press
United States
Germany
Berlin
Hughes
Gildl
Diesel
Lieb
Paris
London
Pranece
Simons 10 Quit German Cabinet Signals Resignation Expected
Berlin April 2 Foreign Minister Simons plans to resign tomorrow or Thursday after attacks over his appeal to President Harding. He will speak in Teichstag to justify sending a direct appeal to the American president. Strong efforts from allies including Count Bernstorf aim to keep him in place as negotiations proceed.
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Karl H. von Wiegand
Berlin
Harding
Simons
Teichstas
Count Bernstarff
Washington
Simonstom
Reichstag
Bernstorf
Germany Proposes Fifty Billion Indemnity Settlement
Berlin reports the German government has submitted new reparations terms to the Allied powers via the United States. Germany offers to pay over several years, totaling about 50 billion dollars, with 1 billion gold marks immediately to the reparations commission and an international loan to the Allies. In exchange, Berlin seeks the end of penalties, free trade, and removal of unproductive outlays.
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Berlin
Associated Press
United States
Barding
Germany
Restone
Reparations Commission
All Day Fight Over Naval Bill Ends Without Vote
Washington April 26 After an all day fight over disarmament the House quit work without a vote on the naval appropriation bill. An amendment would bar new construction and the president had called an international conference on armament. Knight urged against large navy spending while Brooks and others warned of delay. The debate featured strong opposition to battleships and days of partisan clash before resuming Thursday.
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Washington
Ove House
Air Pheir Wen
Conielly
Eforehe House
Knight
Ohio
Ofia
Hy House
Kelley
Su Committee of Appropriations
Huddleston
Alabama
Rinigh
Deputies Back Briand Plan for Ruhr Occupation
The Chamber of Deputies voted 424 to 29 in support of Briand's government as it backs coercive measures over Germany's treaty violations. Briand expressed confidence Washington will safeguard Allied reparations, insisting France and Britain share firm positions and would act if Germany fails to meet demands.
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Chamber of Deputies
Tadey
Briand
France
Great Britain
Germany
Versailles
Orferin
Union Talk and Weather Report Blends Quirky Speeches With Forecast
A fragmentary 1631 quotation discusses unions and labor, followed by a Washington weather forecast for April 26 noting increasing cloudiness, possible showers, and colder conditions in western and northern areas. Observations from various cities show mixed conditions from clear to rainy with temperatures above normal in the east.
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Washington
North Atlantic
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