Amendment Proposed Constitutional Change Sparks Senate Debate
In Washington a proposed constitutional amendment backed by the Progressive bloc would set direct presidential ballots, abolish the lengthy intersession gap before the new Congress meets, and have states determine electors by general vote. Administration leaders oppose rushing the change, while a Senate committee report signals momentum but faces opposition.
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Washington
Congress
Ted
Tfarris
Nebraska
Senate Agriculture Committee
Proctoral College
Harding
White House
Senate Agriculture
Senate
Une Senate Ike~wise
Brec
House
Separated Pair Carry Battle 10 Daughter's Home
Stratford, Dev. 5, Special Awaiter Blue of 1504 Seaview Avenue Bridgeport visited his daughter in Stratford where he learned his wife Mrs Blue, separated for 11 years, was visiting. Police responded to a door entry dispute at 1167 Stratford Avenue and Blue was arrested for breach of the peace, held on bonds of 320 for Wednesday court appearance.
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Stratford
Dev
Blue
Seaview Avenue
Bridgeport
Fred Zehner
Stratford Avenue
Jouse
Town Court
Potica
Zenner
Wycharay
Wreach of the Peace
Shim
Irish President Ordered to Rest Delicate Health
UNDOX December report states Head of the Irish Free State government, Coxgrave, will take two months rest after strenuous duties. He seeks immediate travel to Southern France following inaugural ceremonies, citing medical advisers and wife’s serious illness as reason.
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Willrave
Codd
Wihlin
France
Wepmainton
Coxgrave
Iis
Zosprave Hag Peen
Creditors to Take Stock in Pleasure Beach Sale Plan
Creditors and stockholders of Lae' ngersoll Engineering and Contribu tion Corp approve a joint bid to buy Pleasure Beach assets. Court permission to sell was granted to ensure next season's operation with creditors receiving equal board representation and a sinking fund retirement over years. About 100 attended the meeting led by William Seward. final participation will be decided after further consultations and drafting.
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Ngersoll Engineering & Contribution Corporation
William Seward
Asvats
Tire fire at East Side Public Market causes loss
Fire at 797 Swan Main Street damaged crates and tires, with quick response preventing greater damage. Prompt investigation noted mislaid boxes and rubbish in debris. 50 dollars lost. Later, a Ford automobile was stolen from Judoon Avenue by an unknown thief.
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East Side
Swan Main Street
Aelock
Ictuus
Births Decreasing Deaths Increasing in United States
United States census bureau reports a lower six month birth rate and higher six month death rate for the registration area covering about 2 percent of the population. Birth rate 22.7 per 1000, down from 24.3. death rate 14.0 per 1000, up from 12.0. North Carolina led births. Maine highest mortality. New Hampshire lowest. Not all states represented.
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United States
North Carolina
Maine
Census Bureau
Washington
Dec
Ubs Census Jureax
CIA
North Carolinna
Virginia
Wemont
Maina
New Hampshire
Maha
Timothy Healy Appointed First Governor of Erin
Latest Irish Free State move names Timothy Healy as first governor general after a swift ceremony. The constitution bill passed both houses, with minor upper chamber amendments finalized by the lower house. Proclamations by King George V will declare the union of Irish and British parliaments under the new constitution. De Valera responds with a public royal proclamation urging citizens to resist.
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London
Lee
Wen
Wong
House of Commons
Trish Bile
Timothy Healy
Emousas
Inwyes
Iriak Free State
Patlis
House of Lords
Parliament House
Troy
Georgy
de Valera
Ramon de Valera
Republic
Greenwich Driver Held After Auto Accident
Det Williams reports Greenwich resident and former postmaster Meany held on $800 bail for reckless driving after striking and seriously injuring Mrs Anna Schacter on Bast Princeton Avenue. She was raced to Greenwich Hospital with multiple fractures and head injuries. condition described as unconscious but stable. Case continued to Tuesday.
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Greenwich
Leo
Wiliam
Meany
Greenwich Way
Oh & Chiutao
Wiliam J. Percis
Borourhegurt
Anna Schacter
Bast
Pringm Avenue
Hyde
Ouitien
Condlitesy
Cold Snap Expected With Rapid Temperature Drop
Readable notes indicate an incoming cold snap with temperatures slipping sharply today or tomorrow. Forecasters warn of a rapid decline from around six to ten degrees early morning to near zero by midnight, with a steep 40 degree drop from daytime highs.
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Tre Fort
Sirlock
Henry Ford Visits Bridgeport for Dinner and Talks
Henry Ford toured Bridgeport accompanied by his son Kin Sel and a friend, dining at Stratfield dining room. He refused to discuss industrial plans or political appointments, urged reporters not to print remarks, and described the meal as great while noting he was traveling from New York to inspect eastern holdings. He did not register at the Stratfield hotel before leaving for New York.
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Hure
Henry Ford
Porter
Stratfield Lovel
Kinsel
Bridgeport
New York
James Couzens
Senate
Newberry
Fory
Stratfield Hotel
New Fork
Big Consignment of Alcohol Captured by Police
A truck carrying about 709 dozen pint bottles of alcohol from New York was seized after failing to stop on Stratford Avenue near Connecticut Avenue. Driver struck a white pole, then fled but was intercepted by Bridgeport police and Prohibition agents. The cargo, destined for Joseph Mulvihill of West Warren as agent for Crystal Chemical Go., had no permit.
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New York
Bridgeden
Connecticut
Wrane
Joseph Mulvihill
West Waren
Crystal Chemicel Go
New Haven
Aluthivill
Danbury
State Street
Stratford Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Tatrolman
Robert N. Grandfield
Stalin
Hay
Ambassadors Confer Over Dardanelles Topic
Ambassador child confers with Ismet Ambassa dor child confers with Ismet Lalsanne Dee She Aner gan anbassidor Richard Wash Surhid had a dune tulle with Janel Pasha today discussing the Turkish delegates and the American attitude toward the steadte problem but his fee the Manericeat deravation law made agatement in Lan public discussion of the subject.
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Lalsanne
Dee She
Harding Delays Message Opening Congress in Surprise Move
President Harding delays delivering the annual message as Congress opens in regular session. Officials cite packed agenda and ongoing policy discussions with Senate and House leaders on topics including farming legislation and immigration. The White House hinted a state of the union address may be delivered Thursday or Friday after joint sessions.
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Washington
Brosidgnt
Harding
Lefalind
Tessie
Capitol
Pierce
Sexulont
White House
Lila Ajoseage
State of the Union
Congress
Senate
Houssin
Windom
Watson
Indiana
Jough
Rotarians Heard Tales Of Columbus Leif Erickson Duo
A noisy show at the Strate features Constance Talmadge as star while Rotary attendees hear about Columbus and Leif Erickson origins. The evening includes a private exhibit preceding public display, with speakers debating discoveries and a formal dinner highlighting museum style displays and awards for best exhibits.
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Speidel
Taal Etfo
Rotary Pliny
Lilet
Mart Hudson
Christopher Columbus
First National
Fim
Shalfield Fary
Rotary Aalora
Liomon
Americx
TIGER PAYS SOCIAL VISIT TO PRESIDENT HARDING
Georges Clemenceau the French premier met with President Harding at the White House for forty minutes in a social call. He stated he did not seek assurances, as he was a private citizen, and did not preach to the President. The visit touched European conditions, Lausanne talks, and American mandates, with Clemenceau seeming pleased with the reception and continuing his day.
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Washington
Dec. N
Georges Cignenceau
White House
Harding
Whit House
Wen
France
Glemenceau
Dol
Near East
Clnmenceau
Provident
Ottoman Empire
United States
Amerles
Wnon
Clamenseau
Moshier Stevens Assault Case to Be Tried at Once
George Moshier and George Stevens of Devon, charged with assault, will be tried at this session of the Superior Criminal Court. Judge Newall Jennings ordered warrants transferring the case from City Court for speedy trial. Both men, farmer and prominent citizen, were arraigned in Bridgenort City Court and released on bonds pending a con duance for a week. Complainants Mary Johnson and Jenny Brown filed the charges.
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George Moshier
George Stevens
Devon
Atascarola Side
Seston
Superior Criminal Court
Tudge Newall Jennings
Ple
Hamer § Cummings
Jidse Jennings
Moshler
Bridgenort
Mary Johnson
Rox Nairn Avenue
Jenni Brown
Leebn
Demarteler Reports Hold Up in Post Office Arcade
Jessp DeMarteler of 80 Lafayette Street describes a robbery in the well lit Arcade near Main Street. Two men seized him as one covered his mouth, taking $40 cash a gold watch chain and an opal ring before fleeing toward Cannon Street.
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Main Street
Q Man
Nealesse
Pollo
Jessp DeMarteler
Lafayette Street
Wiley
Cannon Street
Elin Fo
Westfield Police Chief Disputes Arrest Blotter Names
The Westfield police chief challenges arrest blotter entries for suspects Le doux and Zepko. Sheriff says he visited Westfield and saw their names, while the chief denies presence and claims he was not there. Sergeant Virelli insists both fugitives’ correct names are recorded on the blotter.
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Westfield
Ledoux
Zepko
Dnly
Sergt. Virelli
LeDoux Admits Illegal Business In Westfield Stolen Car Case
A brazen suspect admitted involvement in an illegitimate business after being nabbed in a Westfield lunchroom, five hours after Jennings’ car was stolen. He wore no clothes, carried $500 in cash and five bags, and audaciously claimed ownership to Hartford Police when questioned.
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Westfield
Jennings
Hartford
Auto
Ledoux-Zepko
Greens Farms
Mass
Ledoux
Wvetuce
Henman
Altha
Canada
Pittsfield
New Bedford
Zepitg
Pomba
Daly
Whitrcomb
Hartfo Police Department
Enens Hartford
Mystery Names Fly In Ledoux Zepko Jail Break
A chaotic blotter tale from Westfield reveals Ledoux and Zepko using aliases like John Collins and Edward LaLonde. Ledoux admits illegitimate business while police puzzle over outside money, clothing, and contacts as the pair remain in custody after a dawn escape and related burglaries.
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Ledoux
Zepxo
Simeon Pease
Westfield
Thomas Daly
John Collins
Edward? Lalonde
LaLonde
Fairfield County
Jait
Frank Virelli
Zepko
Westfield Court
Chief Daly
Hartford Police
Albert Collins
Edward LaLouche
Jennings
Zerke
Thair
Wesfield
New York State
Connecticut
Quebec
Canada
Weatfiel
Viet Department
New York
Edward LaLans
Counterfeit Express Checks in Circulation Here
Hotels in Bridgeport were alerted by company officials about counterfeit express checks circulating locally. The fakes mimic genuine stock with light paper, security markings, and mismatched serials, risking merchant counterfeit exposure.
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Express Company
Bridgeport
Corppuny
Raut Hanks
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