Anti-Saloon League Denies Aid to Blue Law Agitation
Boston report states the Anti-Saloon League of America denies backing gambling limits or blue law efforts. Bishop James Cannon of the Episcopal Church, South, chairs the League's National Legislative Committee and says the League seeks the extermination of liquor traffic, not direct support for unrelated social reforms. The statement clarifies misunderstandings about census-related purposes and the League’s constitutional pledge to maintain moral public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Boston
Anti-Saloon League of America
James Cannon
Apist Episcopal Church
South
Richmond
Washington
Inn
Bisher Cannen
Aterton Ant
Saioon Lange
America
Man Without a Country Gains Liberty From Ellis Island
New York December 1 Federal Judge Grubb ordered temporary liberty for MacGregor Ross a man described as a citizenless wanderer and an I W W agitator held at Ellis Island pending an appeal. Rosa Woisa his attorney secured release on a 1000 bond while the deportation case proceeds. Ross aged nearly seventy was brought from Seattle after a raid by federal agents and earlier released by court order. Immigration officials remain puzzled over his true nationality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ross
Tout
Hare
Seattle
Main and Wall Invaded by Group of Fifteen Aliens
A group of 15 Spanish immigrants stopped crowds on Main and Wall streets for about a half hour. Six women dropped bags before the Connecticut National Bank and sat, while men browsed a jewelry store window. Policeman Tierney observed, unsure how to act, as the group followed a guide toward lodgings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auta Ana
Wall Streets
Ellis Island
Connecticut National Bank
Patrick Tierney
Mayor Acts as Governor in Absence for Extradition Writ
Wilson acting as governor in Harrisburg conference signed the extradition writ for Harold Loomia wanted in New London for alleged bigamy. The requisition came from New London county authorities and was transmitted by Officer Hammond to the acting governor through Chief Clerk Rood of the state executive department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Holcomb
Harrisburg
New York State
Harold Loomia
New London
New London County
Rood
State Executioe Department
Hammond
Candy ad promises money for clipping and mail-in trial pack
A fragmented advertisement urges readers to mail a clipped slip to Foley & Co requesting a trial package. It lists Foley products including Honey and Tar cough remedy, kidney pills, a cathartic tablet, and other tonics, framed as a money-for-clipping offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicass
Foley
Victims of Raids John Fisher Elected Kiwanis Club President
A long passive report notes John J. Fisher being elected president of the Kiwanis Club at the annual meeting. Other officers include Walter H. Gans as vice president and Wallace M. Tay fary, with details on club activities and plans for Bridgeport projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Fisher
Kiwanis Club
John Fisher
Marine Feud Fire Uirance
Kinnanls Club
Strefield
Walter H. Gans
Wallace M. Tayfary
A. Beers
Conternny ' Org
Marvey Hubbell Band
der. Ganterne
Fred Atwater
Enade
New England
Kiswants
Ral Cai
Steinke
Building Probers Gain a Victory
Testimony before the committee covered the card system used by the housing bureau to fix prices. Miss O'Dea appeared with counsel to oppose court action while witness hearings continued on the limestone ring and builders' supplies. The trial of George Acker was paused as the court adjourned in memory of Judge Maione, and jurors were allowed to go home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau
Miss O'Dea
Association of Ceaters
Mason Builders' Supplies
John T. Hettrick
George #acker
James T. Maione
Weather and police report from the northeast
Southern New England faces cloudy Thursday and Friday sun with little temperature change while Eastern New York expects clouds with snow or rain Thursday and fair Friday. A sharp drop in pressure followed a strong disturbance centered over Massachusetts Wednesday, with rain in most east of the Mississippi area. Storm warnings are up along the New England coast. William Ant of Philadelphia, alleged deserter, was arrested in Bridgeport and held at police headquarters awaiting federal arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New York
Massachusetts
Lower Lake
Paershot
Northern
William Ant
Philadelphia
Miling Servinn
Bridgeport
Federal
Bsormilona
P.m
Meridian
New Haven
Hartford
Jacksonville
Kansan City
Nantucket
Mew Haven
Norfolk
Northfeld
Pittsburgh
I Fortland
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Wyantston
Atalanac
Middlebrook Ale
Manfc
RTE
Liquor Dealers Bribe Ring Exposed by State Inspector
A state enforcement report details widespread adulteration and counterfeit liquor under a lax permit system. It notes phony stamps, night distillations, and few renewals among physicians, pharmacists, and manufacturers, with drastic license declines in New York City and upstate areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boan
Phagan
New York
Charles R. O'Connor
State Motor Laws To Be Enforced
State rules restrict truck mufflers to mute engine noise within 50 feet and limit speeds for nonpneumatic tires to fifteen miles per hour on highways and lower on bridges. Vehicle inspection may halt operation for steering, springs, or axle defects. violations lead to arrest or prosecution. owners must ensure compliance with speed and load limits and avoid damaged tires.
Inaccurate fragment from historic speech noted
A garbled excerpt quotes Wilson and Renemari discussing the League and Proxidan amid broad remarks on the Armenian question. The passage references a dreamer notion, a measure by Wilson, and a ceremonial assembly, but attribution and language are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renemari
Wilson
Congregationalists Vote Incorporation Of Park St Church
Park Street Congregational church members vote to incorporate after a committee draft by bylaws and charter provisions. A special meeting will next Wednesday review the by laws before action. The ecclesiastical society will meet to decide on church property and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregationalists
Park St. Church
Park Street Congregational Church
Parelors
Imaden
Willian RB
Poardmai
Newton Tt
Hoyt
Clarence TR
Rhea Church
Jawa
Arsha Mangement
Hiy
Suniday
Ecclésiastical Society
New Bus Owners Association Formed in Bridgeport
A new association of Bridgeport bus owners was contemplated as a committee of 12 led by Marty Frank met at Bridgeport Bus Corp in the Shalet Building. An open meeting of Bridgeport timours is planned in the near future after a mass meeting last week elected a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llens
Bridgeport Jr
Mo Ney
Marty Frank
Bridgeport Bus Corporation
Shalet
Bridgeport Timours
Obituary notices from Stratford city cemetery area
Obituaries recall the deaths and funeral arrangements across Stratford and nearby towns. Services for Esmond H Wheeler and Mrs Mary E Faxan, along with several others, were held at homes and churches with burial in Lakeview and St Michael's cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esmond HW. Wheeler
Desmond A. Wheeler
Noble Tyvenue
Teor
Garaiai
Park Street
Clurch
Ray
Archioald
J. Cavrapbell
Neton M
Seriiges
Acme Swear Co
Wall
Realvon
Charles Edwards
Roy
Wheeler
Georse
Isg Gatrie A. Curtiss
Los Cottaga
Donald Fs. Macaueen
Long Ili
Gathering Stammel
Gothrarian
Ntamliy
Ricard
Curtiss
Barbara Voos Barbar
Frederick Voos
Diegesterolay
Broadbridge Avenue
Stratford
Charles Voos
George Prederick
Frank Voos
Brenne
Gustave. Burke
Frank Fo
Grantgacw Vanieyer
Park Cemetery
Emily T. Reynolds
Black Rock Avenue
Afernoon mi
Molrtary
Henry FE
Bishop
Fairfield Avenue
H. A Davenport
People's Prastylerian Church
Gurial
Mountain Grove
Holyoke
Ywarod S
Hareld F. Toy
Angus T. Toy
Dedginetown
Newtoren
Ernest F Neumann
Bethel M. i. Elrarch
Elish Unis
Blenwood
Cemenerye Bathel
Manutschuring Co
Maurice Doslé
Maurica Royle
West Find
Tardly
Fairfigit Avenue
Miramoth
Toxte
Peter's
Olureh
Nethie
Annie Marlon A. Mra
Pat Saugatta
Herbert Campbell
New York City
Ron Campbell
Willan
Jobn Doyle
Mary Condon
Nathaniel Wheeler
America
Ft. Peter's Church
Bural
St. Michael’s
Ruth G Alvord
Ruth G. Alvord
Margaret Alvar
Norman Street
Children of Mary's Sodality of Sacred Heart
Sharen
Raymond Burke
Mildred Alvord
Margaret Alvord
Dwight
Pras l Alvard
Tern
Sacred Heart
Isa
St. Michael's
Helin
Rastasbeck
Idélia Sllen
Thomas MH. Rosenbeck
West Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
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Anti-Saloon League
United States
Mun Eetel
Majestic
MAZDA
Middle Street
Main and
A Frank
Fairfield Ave
Sverare
Erwin M. Jennings CO
Harrison Street
Coan
Ireland
Cork
Thomas O'Gostman
Sinn Fel
O'Gorman
Thalretocke
MacNeill
Dgblin
John MacNeaill
Sinn
NEW Association OF Bus Owners
Oliver Fe, Olsen
Iver FE
Olsen
John Olsen
Preiimonia
Miss Tusther Olsen
Prank
Ton Olsen
Tim, Hawai
Doral Order of Mouse
Gallagher & Roallaghes
BTL
Parrfield Avenue
Mountain Grove Leomatery
Buchid Forrest
Buchia Forrest
Arizona
Mr. Forrest
Pairne'd Avenue
Grafonda
Give
Columbia
Grafonola
Columbia Graphophone, Company
F. E. Beach
Main Street
G. Cuccaro
Frank David
Spruce Street
Grafondas
Columbia Records
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