Judge says bootlegging a major sport of population
The article records Judge Boardman advocating jail terms to curb bootlegging after a year enforcing prohibition. It notes suspended sentences rarely close saloons, details dismantling tactics, and cites declines in saloon numbers and arrests in Bridgeport and other Connecticut counties following the Eighteenth Amendment era.
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Hartford
Britain to face another spring election says Davies
Amil Davies arriving from Providence predicts another spring vote in Britain. He argues the current House of Commons lacks a stable majority and that budget decisions will drive a real political tug of war. Davies notes Labour and Liberal chances, cites Lloyd George's diminished influence, and expects a two-party outcome after negotiations.
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Yale
Davies
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Liberal Party
Father seeks habeas corpus to regain son from grandmother
In Bridgeport Court of Common Pleas a man seeks habeas corpus to regain custody of his five year old son Samuel from his grandmother Mrs Caroline Desert of Westport. The father claims the child’s welfare requires his care while the grandmother insists on retaining custody. The court must determine if the grandmother has a legal right to hold the boy after the child’s late mother died two years ago and the father allegedly failed to provide proper care.
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Plumb's Place Vacancy Held For Election
Plumb's Place will not be filled yet as selectmen issue statement. Justice of the Peace and Deputy Voter Clerk positions likely postponed. Fire Warden appointment postponed until next spring. Coverage notes a large British coalfield export potential and surrounding region.
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Danbury Woman In Critical Condition At Hospital
Danbury December 11 Special to the Telegram Katherine Green wife of John W Gren president of a fecal hat factory is in a serious condition in Danbury hospital suffering from uraemic poisoning not expected to survive the night
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Katherine Green
John W. Gren
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Don’t Let Your Habits Cheat You Card
A note on habits that hinder progress urges breaking routine to save money. It cites family washing on Mondays as an example and suggests shifting to buy bargains on other days to afford better options like a washing machine. The message urges resolve to adopt smarter costs and avoid missed improvements.
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