Housing Co to Reimburse City for Services in Bridgeport
Congress considering an amendment to the Housing Corporation Act framed by Merritt Graham and Frothingham to authorize payments to Bridgeport and other cities in lieu of taxes on housing project property built during the war. Estimated sums around 179,090 with other charges, tied to municipal service costs. House committees paused after Christmas recess, aiming for quick passage in both houses to honor local tax disputes.
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Eig Teeen
Neen
Bridgeport
U.S Housing Corporation
Congress
House
Gave & Heart
Senate
Delax
Fort City
Robert Watson
Merritt
Merrit
Connecticut
Graham
Rock Island
Ilinois
Frothingham
Massachusetts
Housing Corporation
Municips
Housing Corporati
United Sates
Rousing Corporation
House Corporation
Ng Corporation
Housing Corporation Act
Congresx
London
Groton
Winter Weather Report From First Day Ice Warning
A hazardous winter day reports the temperature around two above zero with icy conditions. Early details mention Yomerley and Ola Borris tied up, and a truck reaching a low mark before temperatures rose to around 20 to 30 by late night. Pond conditions and skiing restrictions are noted with caution for Beardsley Far and Vale Rave areas.
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Beardsley
Nour NH
New Year Welcome Planned Across City This Year
The city prepares a broad New Year celebration as 1922 begins on a Sabbath with public amusements planned. A concert at 8 o'clock will open festivities while officials await the dawn of the new year. Manager Asweil schedules an event for about 500 people.
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Steatfield
Weil
Daugherty Orders Burns to Probe Retail Prices
Washington reports a federal probe into retail prices for fuel, clothing, and staples across the country. Attorney General directs Burns to gather data from wholesalers and retailers to compare local and national price levels and propose actions to curb inflation.
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Washington
Burns
Bureau of Investigation of the
Justice Department
Daugherty
Luis
Deusherwy
Just Department
Ites
Reilers
Oleterront
Amar
Wils
Ingtvita
Husband and Wife Contest Over Children
Charges and counter charges were made by Anrilegos Piper and his wife Mrs Jithel Piper of the city at a court hearing. Piper asked that the wife be removed as guardian of their two children aged 5 and 9. Piper alleged the wife was cruel to the children. Mrs Piper charged neglect by the husband. Judge Miller ordered temporary guardianship and an appointment for both sides to present evidence.
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Piper
Jithel Piper
Ruth
Miller
Submarine ban request falters at arms conference
Great Britain urged banning submarines from the seven seas but faced no support from others as France Italy and Japan defended submarines as legitimate naval assets. American delegates offered no final stance while discussing revisions to international practices and potential limits on undersea warfare amid ongoing diplomacy.
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England
Washington
Associated Press
Great Britain
Seven Seas
France
Italy
Japan
Britain Protests Against Sub Strength Increase
London protests the plan to raise submarine strength at the Washington conference after talks. Delegates discuss naval arms limits with Britain and the United States proposing 29,000 ton submarines for each side.
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Britain
Washington
Aurea
Andee
United States
Japan
Amoritay Proposels Ag
Great Britain
Cai Arthiament
Court upholds bus permit denial for Clinton route
Superior Court Justice Ted Seitenschatin Keeler affirms the Pathe Utilities Commission decision denying permits to Clinton Medeste and John Whiths for upgrading jitney services between New Haven Waterbury Bethany and Clinton. The commission ruled public convenience did not require the added service and the court denied the appeal.
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New Haven
Clinton
Vtmaven
Ted
Seitenschatin - Keeler
Superior Court
Losaisy
Palle Willick Commission
Clinton J. Medeste
John I. Whiths
Ths
Euperior
Pathe
Cummigston
Waterbury
Bethany
Police guard against thieves during big rush
Police in ten precincts boost patrols to deter pickpockets and protect shoppers during holiday crowds. Officers in plain clothes assist regular units, guarding businesses, wickets and streets as crowds form.DBMS
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Toliotuans
Pragues
New Haven Road Plans Operation of Extra Trains
New Haven Road outlines extra train service as holiday travel approaches. Officials indicate extended schedules to manage rush periods and reduce crowding at major terminals. The plan accompanies ongoing maintenance and coordinated timings with connecting lines to improve throughput.
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New Haven Road
New Haven Man Held After Whisky in Car Incident
A New Haven man was detained after whisky was found in his car. Police report details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate an arrest related to suspected liquor in a vehicle and questions about prior city knowledge.
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New Haven
Railroads to cut freight rates on several products
Voluntary 10 percent rate reduction to take effect January 1 for six months across the United States, affecting cotton, butter, poultry, cheese, grain, hay and other commodities. Union Pacific freight traffic manager W. Robinson announced the plan as an experiment, with livestock rates also reduced where no lower rate existed.
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Western
W. Robinson
Union Factic Aystem
Robinson Aleg
United States
Graal
Ghastly Russian famine described by officials and aid leaders
Telegrams from Riga report American relief officials and Soviet observers warning of a famine in Russia. Colonel Maskell notes thousands dying months ago and predicts further mortality. U.S. agencies and Moscow contacts discuss relief plans and aid distribution as the crisis deepens.
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Riga
Wile Kiane SN
Faglell
Adanin
Russia
Hia
Moscow
London
Watters
Brown
Buraneau
American Relief
Maskel
Frere
Hernte Millon
Alan Slortly
Court Next Week to Hear School Board Row
A bid to obtain a court decision on the validity of Willem J. Webster’s election as president of the Hoard of giducation faces a likely hearing next week. Judge Rath of the Suprrio eulirl tupset a flaggest week for the calendar, with a Decenober term set today.
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Hette
Fos
Willem J. Webster
Rath
Thomas Af
Educational Board
Treaty adjournment vote signals party line
Dublin December 22 Associated Press reports the Irish Dail passed a 77 to 44 adjournment motion on the treaty as an amendment to continue debate until January 3. The vote reflected party lines and left observers debating true sentiment on ratification rather than the amendment’s intent.
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Dublin
Associated Press
The
Lail Eireann
Michael Collins
Marion
Ountess Markievicz
Mr. Collins
De Valera Constituency Votes Treaty Support
The De Valera constituency backed the Anglo Irish Treaty by a 47 to 3 vote. The item notes opposition arguments and calls for unity, with copies of the resolution sent to Mr De Valera and other officials.
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DE Valera
Wamion de Valerie Nlagy
Ireland
Geeal Arifada
Lemme
Meriden Couple Weds At 87 In Humble Ceremony
A Meriden couple, both 87, quietly exchanged vows in a small ceremony. The event drew little attention beyond family and close friends, who described the couple as devoted and long married in spirit.
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Meriden
Express packages tax relief cuts rates nationwide
The 1921 tax repeal ends the one cent excise on express charges and reduces rates by about five percent starting January 3. Agencies forecast monthly public saving around 2,500,000 as shipments rise and tax revenue loss nears 15,000,000 annually. Clerical work shifts and prepaid shipments post December 31 face changes, with some shipments no longer taxed after that date.
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Nca
Wvon
Samuel Driver
Treasury Department
Express Company
Ian wUl
Mitchell Building in New Haven Damaged by Fire
In New Haven Connecticut a fire damaged the Mitchell Building at 24-832 Chapel Street. The blaze started on the second floor of the building’s rear where Stewart’s Wumpuws Shop and M Meyers and Son Shoes were located. Three stores on the ground floor suffered water damage, and the fire reportedly damaged the rear annex and neighboring structures. The cause is unknown and estimates place the loss around 38000 dollars.
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Mitchell
New Haven
New Wayran
Conn
Chapel Street
Wikl J
Neway
Doovis Show Company
Stewart's Wumpuws
Aml M. Meyers and Son
Reach Agreement In Principle Says Premier Briand
Briand reports a principle accord between two counties after talks in London on reparations. He says the main point is joint resolve to act, with plans to complete the debt negotiations and open practical discussions at Cannes. He notes only the opening of talks to explore use and effects of potential measures.
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Briand
Mrlord-George
London
Riab
Fogethey
Wisiel
Merle Baew
Two Hartford Men Arrested in Auto Fraud Scheme
Edward Lawler and Peter J. Hannon were arrested in Hartford on charges of possessing cars with mutilated engine numbers bought from the Goldy Brothers Garage. Lawler reportedly bought six cars and resold them in Hartford and New Britain while Harold Goldy faces a separate count for failing to register sales. Bail set at 2000 each. case tied to state police and automobile insurers investigators.
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Harold Mr. Goldy
Hartford
Goldy Brothers’ Garage
Edward Lawler
Peter J. Hannon
Ono
Lawler
Goldys
New Britain
Harold Golay
Goldy
Bridgeport
Stats
Hartford Police
Automobile Insurance Underwriters Bureau
Home raid leads to destruction by former saloonkeeper
Frank Hormansky, once a prosperous saloon keeper, had two rooms raided by Federal and city officers under Prohibition, finding two stills and 60 gallons of mash. He smashed about half a dozen windows at his “Old Homestead” before police intervened, later charged with drunkenness and malicious property damage.
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Hermanysky
Jacob
East Main Street
Hormansky
Cokan
Safe and Loot Valued at Fifty Thousand in Bay Mineola
A Bay safe valued at fifty thousand dollars was recovered in Manhasset Bay after being located by divers near shore. The loot from a Port Washington home theft valued at three hundred fifty thousand dollars, including stock certificates and jewelry, was linked to Frank S Hastings. Olaf Malfsen, a butler in Hastings’ home, disclosed the hiding place. Michiel Pivacchi and an accomplice were to be sentenced, with further hearings forthcoming.
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Mineola
Port Washington
Frank S. Hastings
Olaf Malfsen
Dastings
Jivisa Smith
Michiel Pivacchi
Jaro
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