Four Power Pact Extension Negotiated Amid Charges
City officials and business groups clash over trolley fare hikes as the Public Utilities Commission prepares to hear testimony from Connecticut Co and city bodies. Chamber of Commerce official Seward Price asserts no fare increase is needed, while the commission leans toward a 8 cent base fare with a temporary 1 3 4 cent plan under review. A final decision is anticipated after next month hearings in Bridgeport and Norwalk money-fare discussions.
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Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Tne
Seward B. Price
Public ‘Utilities Commission
Swi
Connecticut Co
Elyle
Atwa
Norwalk
Public Utilities Commission Ia
Four-room Stratford cottage burned with uncertain ownership
Stratford report says a four-room cottage behind St. Michael's cemetery burned tonight. Fire officials could not determine ownership, neighbors identified a man who may have owned it. The building lay about 600 feet from a hydrant, water supply was insufficient, contents of chemical tanks fed the blaze, and the house burned to the ground with losses not expected to exceed $1,506.
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Stratford
Les
St.ehuel's Cemetery
Anthony Cestiny
le Beving
Rochester
Trorheste
Aguelous
Ill Come Back When I Am Dead Tiger's Parting Word
New York report quotes Georges Blanchevau predicting a return after death as he prepares for a speaking tour to Europe. The piece notes his belief in ghosts and hints at personal ties to Paris and political discourse.
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New York
Doc
Georges Blanchevau
Dlacuas
Europe
Towil
Irish peace bid viewed as hopeless in Dublin
In Dublin the bid for Irish peace is seen as hopeless amid government distrust and Labour protests. The Senate committee pressures for 10,000 pounds for a Governor General while negotiations stall. Secret talks limit public disclosure as factions clash over authority and a new source of royal legitimacy is debated.
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Uby
Senate
Dows
Vic Royal Lodge
Wyths Dathleann
Govnor-Senorala Enutablishment
Frozen Valve Halts Trolley Traffic On City Streets
A frozen blow valve halted trolley service yesterday after a motorman tried to stop at Main and Fairfield. Brakes jammed, valve unfroze only when a starters pulled a torch and scissors to release the line, causing delays across Gold and Parker streets.
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Malo Street
Faetiohh
Main
Pairfield
Woman Thrown From Auto Near Fairfield Road
A woman identified as Mrs. Mayer was thrown from a car near Tunxis Road around 7 a.m. and found in the road by neighbors. She was taken to St Vincent’s hospital after sergeant Frank Virelli intervened. the other vehicle occupant’s identity remains undisclosed.
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Henry
Mayer
Maze Ood Avenue
Tuat Intima
Resine
St. Vincent's Hospital
Frank Virelli
Shawra
Commissioner of Compensation Reappointed for New Term
The governor renewed the term of Commissioner Buckingham a Democrat with eight years of service under both parties. The appointments also included reappointing Seward of Newington to the State Board of Accountancy for three years and extending Kent Trubhard’s term on the State Board, with the new term beginning January 7.
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Buckingham
Democratic Party
Lenni Ves
Ave
Nhc
Orea
Iepublicans
Js P Buckingham
State Bard of Accountancy
Kent Trubhard
Arid
Itn
Seward
Gold Snap Ends Abruptly With Cold Weather Forecast
A sudden fall in the northwest signals a rapid end to mild conditions. The weather department records a sharp drop to seven degrees at around dawn. Officials warn of continuing cold and note fuel shortages stressing Welfare building crews seeking relief.
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Wihick
Aidaigh
Dee Sutton
Dollar Drops to Par on Amsterdam Bourse
London reports the dollar fell to par on the Amsterdam bourse during an unusually active day. Traders saw renewed demand as the U.S. currency touched parity, with brief notes of about three day sales and rapid despatches reaching Timea and Amsterdam outlets.
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London
Nec
Timea Thom
Mayor Atwater Says Appointments Await Public Input
Democratic leaders report meetings with Mayor Atwater, City Attorney Cornell, and Chairman McGuinness to discuss appointments. Atwater promises to listen to suggestions but stresses final selection rests with him, with a public decision anticipated by month end.
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Wiest Mayo Atwater
Cornell
Jose
McGuinness
Tughey Alligar
Delate
Vasiana Board
Alty
Briggenort National Bank
Leager
Ely
Train wreck in Texas leaves many dead and injured
A Texas rail disaster reported in Holston notes 90 persons killed and about 50 injured. The crash occurred near Houston with patients treated at a local hospital while many doctors and nurses rushed to aid victims. Authorities planned to transport the severely injured to South ern Pucle hospital for care.
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Texas
Holston
Ana Tite
Ina
Houston
Wienic
Hindle
Daugherty Case Faces Impeachment Hearings In Dismal Talk
Washington dispatch reports volumes of testimony as Detective Chief Burns and others testify before the House Judiciary Committee on charges against Attorney General Daugherty. Key figures include Senator JoLongon, Labor leader Samuel Gompers, and Willson, with discussion of the McNamara brothers confession and possible interference.
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BO Case
Volstead
Washington
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House Judiciary
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Dee
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Wonge
Adidney
Ingaine
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Tring
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Bureau of Investigattion
Department of Justice
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Steeraindla
Reney
Jones Syn
Derugierty
Buths
Uae
Haya
Sanguel Hanya
Hetilda
Merion
Candi
MAO
St. Leonia
Burns
Bryant Electric Workers Donate to Tuberculosis Relief Funds
Bryant Electric employees contributed 1250 to the Visiting Nurse Association building fund and 190 from absentees, with 32 additional dollars from others. Several area companies including American Chain and Singer Manufacturing participated. The treasurer reported receipts of 870.02 for relief work this month serving 48 patients. the annual meeting is scheduled for the 17th.
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Wien
Bryn
Sevitary Neale
Mastern Malimapic Trancamping
Tlacompvile Company
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Stead Coninant
Governor General of Ireland Arrives in London for Consult
Timothy Meaty, governor general of the Irish Free State, arrived in London this evening for a consultative meeting with the government. The visit signals high level talks on governance and policy between Dublin and London.
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London
Loxdox
Dew
Timothy Meaty
New Fair Price List Sent To Coal Dealers by Board
Bridgeport district fuel board issues new coal prices for dealers, eye coal 14.50 per ton stows coal 17.76 per ton and nut coal 18.59 per ton. Straight coal for householders prohibited, enforcement to be observed with supplies arriving to Bridgeport yards. Open weather and continued deliveries noted.
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Bridgeport District Fuel Board
Stows
Bridgeport
Fire Board Deadlock Delays Ryan Promotion at Meeting
Fire Commissioners fail to approve Martin Ryan promotion to lieutenant with a 2 to 2 vote as Mayor Ivonato may cast deciding ballot. Deadlock follows heated discussion over department needs and next year’s budget, with a $20,000 request for new equipment considered at the session.
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Board of Fire Commissioners
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Martin Ryan
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Noon
John H. Minnegan
Ryan
Jamuy F. Coleman
Samuel Dawe
Fred Ivonato
Coleman
Andjane
Monte
Noonan
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Welten
Uae
Waportang
Atom
William J. Clark Electric Railway Pioneer Dies
William J. Clark, pioneer in electric railways, was born July 1854 in Derby, England. He helped lay the groundwork for electric transit and led the Thomson-Douston Co. in rail developments. politically active from youth, he served as postmaster and later held public offices.
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Crone
Thormson-douston Co
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Maas
Delkolrig
Guinystay
Hig
Phn
Postnastier
Durby
Republean
Nutigingen
Pessens
GS Espert
Lucia
Threatened Indiana coal strike averted after meeting
In Weir Man Ind Dee, Indiana coal operators council voted to reelect a plan to reduce wage costs by a special assessment, to be charged as regular dues. The move followed a meeting where no strike would occur, averting a coal disruption in the Indiana field.
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Weir Matte
Ind
Girl's Evidence in Brunen Trial Creates Scene
Holly New Jersey December 18 By Associated Press taking the witness stand today for the prosecution in the murder trial of Mrs Doris Brunen and Marcy C Mohr the sister testified that Mrs Brunen had cautioned her sister not to be sure she received a telephone message that John Branen had been killed. The testimony sparked a scene as Mohr confronted the witness and was restrained.
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N. J
Associated Press
Doris Brunen
Marcy C. Mohr
John T. Branen
Hixel Brion
Tan
Ted
Ohn
Powell
Mohr
Mina
Bruven
Dormen
Auarre
Bruen
Congress Warned War Competition Could Resume
Washington dispatch reports that Congress warned a new naval program, including fast cruisers and fleet submarines, could resume if treaty limitations are not extended. The House appropriations committee approved 293 million dollar naval bill while urging negotiations with Britain, France, Japan and Italy for extended treaty limits.
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Associated Press
United Stated
House
Atx
Harding
Great Britain
France
Japan
Italy
Three Comets Now Swinging Through the Skies
Cambridge mass reports sighting of three comets in early December. Harvard Observatory and researchers including Nakamura and Pro f A O Lenechner note positions near Monoceros Hydra region with rapid motion toward southeast. Skjelteins may be renamed Brook's comet after historic 1924 apparition. observers describe varied visibility and orbits.
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Mass
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Baile
Perrine
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Nakamura
Harvard Observatory
Pro. A. O. Lenechner
Students’ Observatory
University of California
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