Irish Bond Drive Opens Here With Subscriptions
A mass meeting at Poli's theatre drew over $6,000 in subscriptions as the Irish bond drive kicked off in Bridgeport aiming for a $120,000 quota. Rev Dr Jonathan Day urged that the issue is political not religious, stressing Ireland's right to determine its own government alongside Catholic and Protestant examples.
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New York Presbyterian
Poli’s
Poli
Bridgeport
T. J. Murphy
Mon de
Jonathan C. Dar
New York
Denis Mulvihill
Day Sai
Ireland
Piat
Dr. Day
Aic
Risa Knight
Colum Mason
Frida
France
Germany
Lberty
Day
England
Eugene Murphy
Lloyd-George
America
Murphy
John J. Spraine
New Haven
German mayor leaves Schleswig by auto in farewell
The German mayor Indsend departed Schleswig by automobile this afternoon amid a large crowd at the railroad station. British troops were lined up to prevent the move but did not engage as the mayor, ordered to quit the plebiscites, left town. Nearly 1,000 British troops were moved into the area over several days and will be spread to small towns nearby.
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Qlabburg
Mayer Indsend
Schleswig
Wyad
Wireless Operators From Spirit World Explored
London dispatch reports discussion of wireless operators believed dead communicating from beyond. Mrs Blackpool and Signor Marconi are cited in speculative theories about spirit pairing and transmissions reaching other planets through wireless signals.
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Spirit World
Universal Service
London
Illen Roberts Blackrool
Kelmo Mar
Britain denies seeking more loans from the United States
A British statement released in London through diplomat R. C. Lindsay denies plans to incur fresh indebtedness in the United States. It clarifies that any agreed measures for European reconstruction would not involve further borrowing by the United Kingdom, outlining current efforts to reduce outstanding debt.
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Washington
Bri i
United States
London
R. C. Lindsay
Igh
United
Sire
Gl Mo
Chargs
Lindsay
Great Britain
United State
Europe
United Kingdom
Priests Excommunicated by Holy See Over Czech Church Split
TLOMU Feb 1 The Holy See excommunicated Bohemian reformist priests who organized a Czecho Slovak national church, thus separating themselves from the Vatican.
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Tlomu
Oly
Vatican
Newark Fire Traps Seven Die In Tenement Blaze
A major Newark apartment house fire claimed seven lives and left ten others injured. A mother caught her infant dropped from a second floor window as firefighters battled flames that trapped residents on Fifteenth Avenue. A civic officer fired warning shots to rouse tenants as the blaze spread through the double tenement.
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Universal Service
Newark
N. J
Mm Vorap
Thames
Fifteenth Avenue
Sf Tiatier
Tony Elt
Johanna Petwo
Fer Chibire
Georse
Williowt
James Chandle
Petty
Henry Meyer
Meyer
A. Dasyk
Styasi
Cicy
Sagi
Vigiliam
Tess Taely
Ground Hog Day Forecast Not Clear Due to Clouds
Text describes a Ground Hog Day forecast with the weather obscuring the shadow of a groundhog. It notes uncertainty about spring length based on whether the sun is visible, mentions observers waiting for the animal to reappear and the folklore surrounding the omen.
Board of Apportionment To Meet Tomorrow
The board will hold its next meeting to decide budget cuts for the coming fiscal year. Fire Police and Education departments seek salary raise approvals with expected police raises near 15 percent and a 3 to 5 percent increase for teachers.
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Board of Apportionment
Omarrow
Nrsy
Police
Sal
Naval Committee Declares No Developments Expected Soon
The Naval Committee reports no major developments are anticipated in the near term as efforts continue to settle ongoing issues. Daniels states the recent wartime will to bear remains a guiding factor while Vewsan awards are noted and railroad legislation proceeds with limited activity.
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Naval Committee
Daniels
Vewsan
Secretary Daniels on naval bills and libel reform debate
The senate and house plan focus on army and navy pay bills and a possible army reorganization. Palmer and others to testify as sedition legislation is revisited. In New York, Secretary Daniels urged religious tolerance and proposed criminal libel penalties for public figures, arguing government action should bear prosecutions in certain cases.
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Weel
Daniels
Senate
Naval Sun-Counniver
Achitrel
Trannfel
Ib Sons
Souers
Schairal von Reuter
Suutelin
Herstote Ee
Lishoa
Tadmiral
House
Lior
Gariy
Europe
Chaiman Forahsy
Mouse Ways and Means
Judiciar Committee
Palmer
Dr Frank Crane Challenges U S Two House System
Dr Frank Crane argues against a bicameral Congress in a lecture at United Forum. He compares the Senate to an English House of Lords and warns the nation should not copy parliamentary government. He criticizes U S schools for emphasizing obedience over self direction and contends democracy is a felt ideal, not a tangible thing.
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Taginand
House of Lords
House of Commons
Fernon
Baela
Chris Phy
Gilbert Chesterton
Fom
Dy Crane
United States
Alcorn Home Destroyed By Fire Faulty Fireplace
The home of Hugh M. Alcorn, state attorney of Hartford County, was wrecked by fire this afternoon. A faulty fireplace caused the blaze, with damage estimated at about 70,000 dollars, with the fire largely driven by the structure’s heat.
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Hugh M. Alcorn
Feames
SUF
D. Weh
Alcorn
Atate
Martford County
Seasor
Annual Auto Show in Armory Promises Largest Display Yet
The eighth annual auto show under Connecticut state guard auspices aims to outdo prior exhibitions. Mayor Wilson opens the program with Cronin and staff presiding. Speidel’s Band and singers perform as a lavish decorative scheme enhances the display emphasizing economy, comfort, and new exhibition methods. Page Two continues details.
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Armory
Fout
Connecticut State Guard
Manty
Rived
Han Walt Hive Heer
Amy Toomer
Clifford B. Wilson
Ly Donet SP. Cronin
Speidel
Judith Ather
Louis AC. Penton
Jve Bridgeport
American Ace Killed in Practice Maneuvers
Captain Kindley of the 94th Aero Squadron was killed in a plane crash during a practice maneuver near Kelley Field. The accident occurred about 30 feet above the ground as the aircraft descended during preparations for an exhibition linked to General Pershing’s visit. Air service officers were summoned by a sub-committee investigating the service after the crash.
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Kindley
Nadron Wis
Kelley Xo
Kindovahone
Gray
Cormaton
Windk
Air Service
Kelley Field
Smitewall Geldons Island
Odessa Captured by Ukrainian Regulars
Report from LuSXDON dated February states Ukrainian regulars reinforced by irregulars of the Kherson government recaptured Odessa. The advance forced retreat of opposing forces into Romanian territory where they were disarmed.
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Odessa
Criticism of U S Aviators Flight Over Mexico
The secretary of the treasury condemned recent U S aviator incursions into Mexican airspace. He cited two pilots who landed near Guerrero due to fuel exhaustion and said protests would be raised in Washington.
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U. S
Mexico
Menico City
Tatlerent
Treasury
Cuerrero
Washington
Two More Die from Influenza Sunday Reports Incomplete
Ten new influenza cases were reported to Health Officer Walter Epawn yesterday, with many likely unreported by physicians. The total cases reach 484. No deaths were reported yesterday, though two people died from influenza and pneumonia. Officer William Vine and Mrs. Jopie Leng Tow died in the city, signaling the epidemic’s toll. A nurse shortage worsens the crisis as Dr. Brown appeals to the public for volunteers.
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Walter Epawn
Iis
Influ
William Vine
Fairfield A Renue
Johpie Leng
Ahe Maplewood Avenue
Yaewmomi
Dr. Brown
Ana Aymad
Vale Urtecr
Robber Wanted in Chicago Shoots New Haven Officers
Feb 1 New Haven police attempt to arrest Charles Angle 24 of St Louis in a Chicago auto theft case. Angle fired five shots wounding Detective Sergeant John J Healy and Detective James P Currier. Angle escaped. Currier gravely wounded in abdomen. Angle’s wife detained. Angle described as suspect in Chicago telegraph notes.
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New Haven
Charles Angle
St. Louis
James P. Currier
John J. Healy
Elm City
Angle
Angie
Interpor
Curriety
Chile
Aml
Connery
Shapnael’s Hospital
Currier
Patrolman Byrne Dies at St Vincent's From Influenza
Patrolman William J. Byrne of the police force died at St Vincent's after a two week illness from influenza and pneumonia. He had served four years and had previously chased a driver in a motor vehicle incident. He was a member of the Brideport lodge and the policemen's benevolent association. Survived by his mother Mrs Marguerita Byrne and Charles F Byrne. Funeral arrangements are being completed.
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WM. J. Byrne
ST. Vincent’s
Poveyman
Willian
Vincent's
Jie
Bride Port Lodge
Rick Janefit
Charles Flis
Miss Margueritla
Byrne
Charles F. Byrne
McGraw withdraws from Wood committee
New York Feb 1 J J McGraw resigns from the Wood national campaign committee citing party factions. Officials say his resignation was accepted and that leadership development will be pursued under a new plan amid conflicts in South Dakota and Oklahoma.
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Tie Leone
New York
Aid Wood
Tfwi
Republian
Okkipoma
Wood Committee
Ciyaw
Oklahoma
fFeseval Wood
Dakota
San
Lens Fares
Collins Summoned in Socialist Trial
In New York a summons issued for W Collins director of reconstruction and supervision of the Knights of Columbus employment system to appear in Albany for testimony before a judiciary committee. The note of the five suspended officials was served tonight, as Collins has faced nationwide scrutiny over anti socialist and telehevistm theories tied to the Knights.
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MY York
Albany
Judiciary Committee
Onter
W. Collins
Knights of Columbus
Mie
Ows
Reston Labor Council
B'nai B'rith elects Henry Lasker to succeed Shaping
The B'nai B'rith elected Henry Lasker to succeed Shaping as president at a city meeting. Nearly 160 attended the officers' session with JL Blumenthal as second vice president and other officers named from New York and surrounding areas.
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Order B'Nai B’rith
Henry Lasker
Communire
Aleses DL
Vieterkutt
District Court of Diswret
Indus Med
New York
Eftys
Philip Wirhler
Porton
Fritz & Hawley Lose By Fire In New Haven
Fire on the tenth floor of the Phoenix building in New Haven causes $50,000 damage. Fritz and Zoro, optical and photo work, suffer losses of $20,000. Ground floor stores damaged by water. two cases of attempted arson investigated as firemen fight the blaze.
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Fritz & Hawley
New Haven
N. Y
Nome
Alaska
Suter
Blaze
Phoenix
Chapel Surec
Phoenix Bilding
Anand Beers
Fritz and Zoro
Et. Hivos Surat
Atepus Aroken
French Troops Rout Tribesmen in Morocco
French forces dispersed hostile tribesmen south of Wiflet Morocco in recent action. Reported casualties include wounded and several deaths among the tribesmen as French troops maintained control in the area.
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Morocco
Paris
Benn Tiene
Theamen
Wiflet
Nesige
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