Irish bond drive opens here with $6000 subscribed
Mass meeting at Poli's theatre raises over $6,009 for an Irish bond drive aimed at reaching a $100,000 quota in Bridgeport. Speakers include Dr. Jonathan Day and T J Murphy who press Irish freedom, democracy, and support from American Protestants, with optimism for surpassing the Bridgeport total.
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Poli
Unive
Bridgeport
T. J. Murphy
Eamon Devale
C. Day
Presbteri
New York
Denis Muivnis
Tey
Dr. Day
Knight of Columbus
Mason
Progoyterianch
Calvin
Ireland
German Mayor Leaves Schleswig By Auto
A German mayor ordered to leave Schleswig by the Allied commission departed by automobile this afternoon, drawing a large crowd at the station. British troops guarded the scene to prevent unrest, as resentment over deportation ran high before the mayor's departure.
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Schleswig
Woodsend
Birgomaste
Ervis
Wireless Operators in Spirit World Debate
London report discusses a letter from Mrs Blackpool to Guglielmo Marconi proposing that departed wireless operators haunt other panels and send messages from beyond. The claim cites Marconi noting he received many messages and planned to frame the letter.
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Spirit World
Universi Service
London
New Roberts Blackpool
Guilielmo Marvon
Ub the Wirele
Britain denies seeking more loans from United States
London released a British statement denying plans to borrow new funds in the United States to ease European crisis. It says Britain has financed expenditures without fresh US debt since 1919 and aims to reduce outstanding indebtedness while pursuing relief measures without further loans.
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Washington
United States
London
Lindeau
Gina Lebfer
Lin Noonnernom
Great Britain
Sovernm
Refife
Recone
Europe
United Kingdom
Ad Kingdom
Bohemian reformist priest excommunicated by Holy See
Rome February 1 The Holy See excommunicated a Bohemian reformist priest who organized a Czech Slovak independent church, separating them from the Vatican. The move marks a sharp break with Rome as church authorities disavow the new faction.
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Rome
Holy See
Vatican
Seven Die in Newark Apartment Fire Residents Jump to Safety
Seventeen burned and ten killed in a double tenement blaze on bitterent avenue. A mother caught her toddler from a second story window as residents scrambled to safety. Firemen urged caution as the building burned. a doorman warned tenants, and a speck officer alerted others before dawn.
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Universal Service
Ark
N. I
Bitterent Avenue
Taelwded Amon
Irene Deal
Johanna Petty
Mabel
George
Willa
James Chand
V Pettys
Treniv Meyer
Ant Gaye Meser
Petty
Meyer
Vicki Ie Brank
Helen
Wallin
Leto
Trautman
Anthony Tenore
Ground Hog Day Folklore In Modern Weather Tale
Fragmentary report notes Groundhog Day predictions tied to shadow visibility and sun. Mentions Bridgeport and local figures in a vague, weather driven superstition about spring arriving or delaying based on a groundhog omen.
Board of Apportionment to Meet Tomorrow
The Board of Apportionment will hold its first meeting to decide budget cuts for the coming fiscal year. Police and Education departments seek salary raises, with expected raises around 14 percent for police and department staff, and 25 percent for graduate scale. Teachers likely to receive higher raises. principals to see about 3 percent, with lower paid staff possibly getting smaller adjustments.
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Mic Board
Wice
Police
Education
Return of German fleet commander prompts cautious welcome
A reported German naval figure, tied to the scuttling order last June, arrived aboard a Portuguese steamship. British authorities identify the officer believed to have ordered the scuttling, as observers note a cautious reception and lingering questions about the event.
Naval Committee Will End Daniels Persecution Views on Awards
Washington February 1 记者 report that Congress plans a busy week with military and naval legislation the appropriation bill and committee work. Senate and House focus include Secretary Daniels awards decora tions debate and possible responses to naval and military pay and reorganization bills. Treaty conference progress and proposals on anti sedition and libel law feature among anticipated actions as hearings continue.
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Naval Committee
Daniels
Danes Deblares
Washington
Congress
Senate Naval
Cape L Kay
Ut Sims
Asi
Senate
Rutimdad Hill
Wall
Remtcor Watson
Trepalhern
Sidiana
Federal
Crade Commission
House
Gacly
Fordhgy
Wil
Tlouse Judiciary Committee
U S Dr Frank Crane Denounces Two Congress Branches
Dr Frank Crane, editor and democracy writer, argues in a United Forum speech that the nation does not need two branches of government. He speaks at the United Church Communing forum, calling for simpler governance and criticizing current parliamentary structure.
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U.S
Congress
Dr. Crane
Verniorn
Frank Crane
United Church
Crane
Mocracy
United Forum
Tavas
Turer
National
Repu
Hugh M Alcorn's Home Wrecked in Firefront Blaze
Attorney Hugh M Alcorn of Tartford County suffers $16 000 in losses as a fire destroys his home. The incident involves a Shelton firm and is reported with limited details.
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Hugh M. Alcorn
Feames
Ste. Mlorney
Midtford County
Sumticha
Supfield
Fen
H Hugh M. Alcorn
Atate
Tartfard County
Annual Auto Show in Armory Promises Unmatched Exhibits
The eighth annual show under Fourth Quarter Connecticut State Guard auspices highlights more cars, makers, and devices for economy and comfort. Opening ceremonies feature Greg Clifford, RB Wilson, and staff with music by local singers, a lavish decor, and a focus on concrete facts to persuade buyers.
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Olariow
Forni Shaw
Mary Formoy Casio
Yue Opsung
Aregor Clifford
American Ace Killed in San Antonio Flight Drill
An American ace, Captain Windley Kindley of the 94th Mediasvanth Aero Squadron, was killed during a Kelley Field flight maneuver in San Antonio. The fatal accident occurred during practice when the aircraft descended about 30 feet, and the captain was fatally injured. Service officers were dispatched to the scene as investigators begin examining the incident.
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San Antonio
Texas
Wield & Kindley
94Th Mediasvanth Aero
Kelley Wield
Kindex
Aravelle
Arkins
Gener
Terghine
Windley
Kuiusing
Atb
le Rama
Kellev
Micheil
Sore Lant
Odesa Capture Reported by Ukrainian Regulars
A dated dispatch says Ukrainian regulars with Kherson irregulars captured the town and port of Odesa. General Denikin's forces reportedly faced heavy opposition, many were captured while the rest retreated into Romanian territory where they were disarmed.
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Lundun
Vienne
Inchinge Telegraph Company
Purday
Odesay
Ukraman
Khérson
Anghong
Denikine
Reymanianerritory
Criticism of U S Aviators Flying Over Mexico
Luis Cabrera voiced concern over American aviators crossing into Mexican territory and landing near Guerrero due to fuel exhaustion. He called the flights violations and warned such incursions threaten diplomatic ties with Washington.
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Merilgo City
Luis Cabrera
Terratory
Guerrero
Washington
Two More Die From Influenza in Sunday Reports
Ten new influenza cases were reported to Health Officer Walter H. Broch yesterday, raising the total to 4234. No deaths were recorded yesterday though two deaths occurred previously, including Wilhans Arne and Lone Lehmann Dow. Pneumonia claimed victims in the past week as the city faces nurse shortages and calls for volunteers.
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Waler H. Broch
Alhough Tu
Wilhans Arne
Kathfield Avenue
Lone Lehmann Dow
Maplewood. Avenue
Bouwis
United Hb Forum
Fielen Bove
New Haven Officers Shot by Chicago Burglar in Arrest
Charles Angle 24 of St Louis, wanted in Chicago for auto theft, shot Detective Sergeant John Healy and Detective James Currier during arrest attempt in New Haven. Angle fled. his wife was taken into custody. Five shots fired. Currier wounded, Healy uninjured. Police chase and reward details follow. suspect described, motive linked to Chicago case.
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Chicago
New Haven
Charles Angle
St. Louis
James P. Currier
John J. Healy
Elm City
Angle
King
Curriers
Angie
New York Central
Torley
Palier 2
Augie
Mahoney
Ocey
Minnie
Fies
St Raphael's Hospital
Currier
Wits Lader
Patroloaman Byrne Dies at St Vincent's from Influenza
Police officer William J Byrne died at St Vincent's Hospital from influenza. A longtime patrolman in the traffic division, he served in the city police force for many years and was active with the police bridge club. He is survived by his mother, wife, and several relatives.
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WM. J. Byrne
ST. Vincent’s
McGraw Withdraws From Wood Committee
Y York Feb 1 The Leon ard Wood national campaign committee announced that J McGraw resigned as a member of the Wood committee for Oklahoma but his resignation was not accepted. The statement said McGraw wished to retire to aid development of appraisals under his leadership in his state. It noted Wood remains active in South Dakota and Michigan campaigning for Lowden as forces gather for a vigorous campaign.
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Y York
Leonard Wood
Oklahoma
Wood Committee
Tin Me Gyaw
le Aise
Republican Party
Oklahama
Wood “Levi
Suraushy
Sauer Dakota
W Collins Summoned In Socialist Trial
W Collins. summoned in socialist trial, to testify before a judging or committee. Declan of recon and supervision of the em. Columbus M Collins, owner of Sommenty mepdent of the Reson Labor vom, lectured against bolshevismy theories under the Knights of Columbus.
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W. Collins
Oyoiuk
Wes
Declan
Recon
ICME
Columius M
Collag
Sommenty Mepdent
Reson Labor Vom
Ccomneyy
Knights of Colounb
Plan air race from New York to Nome Alaska
An aviation race is proposed between New York and Nome Alaska covering about 4 870 miles. Organized by the American Plu Mluh in cooperation with Immigrant groups, date and handicap rules to be set for this winter season.
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N. Y
Nome
Alaska
Apyolus
Plu Mluh
Indinimge
Gpertaans
Rice Pelea
New York
San Francisco
French Troops Rout Tribesmen in Morocco
Paris dispatch reports French forces dispersing hostile tribesmen south of Lilet Morocco. Enemy losses cited as 25 killed with several wounded.
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Morocco
Paris
Teb
Lilet
Anse
B n a i B r i t h Elects Henry Lasker to Succeed Shapirg
Henry Lasker of Spring s vind president of Dis Inmet 3, Indiprdert Order of Binal Irn, ab the section of officers helé yest dy ny wa the three dayst vORVEN LON dyngfield. Massy, Fin-the plare of Charles Shari a who is presiding at the, neseon, Dieti TMancludes New York st la, Ure New England stetee, , and Canada. Tar convention opened, with an attendance of nearly 500. Dorened weed last night at the Kamal Ona ott vag p tN New all, Ss chosen wore: Fleet 1,. Blumenthal, second vice-prefi x Hillman, Wore. llerman Asher, Max Levy, irman of finance WW Osterweis, New York oil president of board svernors of the home of the nd Tuts, Wilam Coldsmith, Norse city clashman of social sere2 Canmmiitee, Tygierbert B. Goldstein ew Yor chairm an f commmittee on Chinoner ex-mayor of w Haven, min of commities on religion Inv. Dr. Josephr 5 York ctv. chads, amie n charitable ob. we A. Newman, Pittsfield, wiizmin of intellectual ad commie, William New York cit chairman of en endowment and re fund. Meyer I Victoria numan of astict court of Diss T. Iudus Hen Ne Use an af camp are pabiitatl Weston, commenter, Silver mn, man of jeri. Geo
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Lg Ebert Lasker
Springs
Binal Irn
Helé
Massy
Fin
Charles Sharia
New York St la
New England Stetee
Canada
Fhote
Kamal Ona
Fleet
Blumenthal
Hillman
Llerman Asher
Max Levy
Irman
Osterweis
New York
Oil
Wilam Coldsmith
Norse City
Tygierbert
Goldstein
Chinoner
W Haven
Josephr
York Ctv
Chads
Amie
A. Newman
Pittsfield
Wiizmin
Commie
William
Fritz & Hawley Lose By Fire In New Haven
Fire on the top floor of the Phoenix building at Chapel Street New Haven causes about 50 000 dollars in damage. Fritz and Hawley Incorporated photo work losses around 26 000 dollars. Ground floor storefronts suffer water damage. Weather hampered the efforts and firemen fought the blaze for hours.
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Fritz & Hawley
New Haven
Luter
Blaze Tf
Toy Story of Phoenix
Chapel Street
Phoenix Bulding
Prits and Hawley, Incorporated
Crom Gore
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Board OF Apportionment
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Jane
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J. Mgraw
Ohlahoma
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