Irish Bond Drive Opens Here With $6000 Subscribed
Mass meeting at Poli's theatre raises more than $6,009 for the Bridgeport quota of $100,000. J Murphy tops with a $250 subscription. Rev Dr Jonathan Day, New York Presbyterian minister, decries religious framing of Irish freedom and urges Irish self-determination. Speakers cite Sinn Fein victories and warn England’s stance harms democracy.
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Bridgeport
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Luther
Calvin
Nag
France
Italy
Germany
Day
Sinn Fein
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Herish Republic
England
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Ison
Paris
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Murphy
Lloyd-George
America
Englang
Joan Aplaina
New
German Mayor Leaves Schleswig by Auto Amid Tense Crowd
German mayor Geirwig, ordered by the inter allied commission to quit the plebiscite, departed Schleswig by automobile this afternoon. A large crowd at the railroad station watched in disappointment as British troops lined the area to prevent disorder. Nearly 1,000 British troops landed at Nervi days ago and were distributed to coastal towns.
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Je Geirwig
Buunsburg
Meyer “Wrodsendaw
Biksemaster
Gi Commission
Trew
Schleswig
Vos
Nervi
Snyalt
Mear Taaty
Wireless Operators from Spirit World Questioned by Mrs Blackpool
London February 1 Britain's Mrs Wilen Roberts Blackpool writes to Signor Marconi claiming departed wireless operators inhabit other planets and try to contact him through his stations. She says the spirits seek to communicate with Marconi and that her theory persuades her this is the solution to the mystery.
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Universal Service
London
Wilen Roberts Blackpool
Gue Hielmo Marcon
Blackpool i
Signor Marconi
England Denies Seeking Further Loans From U S
Washington report quotes a British statement denying plans to borrow more in the United States. London emphasizes it aims to reduce indebtedness since 1919 and notes no fresh borrowing, while acknowledging possible joint relief measures with other nations that would not involve new UK borrowing from the U S.
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Washington
London
BR. C. Lindsay
Uniteds States
Glazs
Linggay
Petweer
Great Britain
United States
Europe
United Kingdom
Priests Cut Off From Church of Rome Report
A brief note reports Bohemian reformists and Cardinal Slovaks severing ties with the Holy See in Rome. The action isolates these priests from Vatican leadership as tensions rise amid reform movements.
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Church OF Rome
Rome
Holy See
Priegts
Vatican
Seven Die As Fire Destroys New Jersey Tenement
Fire swept a double tenement on Wittesath Avenue, Newark, trapping seven residents on the third floor. A mother and several children perished as others jumped to nets and arms reached to safety. a bystander officer fired alarm shots to wake tenants.
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Universal Service
Newark
N. J
Wittesath Avenue
Johanna Petty
Mabel
George
Ethel
Willian
James Chandler
Trelen
Wyliam
Che
Trankmin
Anthony Tenors
Drewy
Ground Hog Day Predictions For Bridgeport Coal Market
Today is ground hog day observers watch for a sun shadow on the ground. If the ground hog sees a shadow the coal supply in Bridgeport may stay steady for longer. If no shadow appears spring could arrive early and violets and pussy willows may bloom soon.
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Bridgeport
Board of Apportionment to Meet Tomorrow
The board of apportionment will hold its first meeting to decide cuts in departmental budgets for the coming fiscal year. Fire, Police, and Education heads seek salary raises with police and fire likely rising about 15 percent. A graduated scale for teachers is anticipated, with lower grades potentially gaining more than principals and upper grades receiving around 11 percent.
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Fire
Police
Police and Fire Department
TEV
ORSG
Gary
AU Crelso
Officer Who Ordered Scuttling in German Context
An article fragment notes Admiral von Reuter, chief of the German fleet, who ordered the scuttling of a German warship last June. He arrived aboard the steamship Tishaa amid confusion from authorities and a crowd near Taw.
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Heco
Dr Frank Crane Denounces Dual Congress Structure
Dr Frank Crane, editor, spoke at United Church Community hit about democracy and government. He argued England has two houses yet the U S should not copy that system, saying democracy is a force like love electricity and gravity. He criticized U S schools for teaching obedience rather than self governance and noted democracy requires faith and participation.
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Whish Turer
United Church
Bae
X ‘Senate
Frank Crane
Crane
England
House of Lords
House of Commons
Eneata
Senate
Aibert Chesterton
Wr. Crane
United States
Von
Naval Committee to rear Daniels views on awards
Washington Feb 1 Military and naval legislation and committee work fill the week’s program for Congress. Secretary Daniels appears Tuesday before Senate naval subcommittees to answer charges by Rear Admiral Sims about naval decorations. Senate moves on army and navy pay and a possible army reorganization bill. House bills and treaty talks loom with interparty effort to bring the peace treaty to debate by February 10. Senate and House panels push appropriation bills and relief loans to Europe. Universal mental training may be debated. Attorney General Palmer and others to testify on anti-sedition measures.
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Wasemington
Congress
Senate
House
Daniels
Sims
Army
Navy
Military
Jeaders
Interemocrats
Gowisel
Taving
Post Office
Blouse
Europe
Fordhey
Home of Hugh M. Alcorn Damaged by Fire
The Hartford county state’s attorney Hugh M. Alcorn’s home at 18 was wrecked this afternoon by a fire caused by an overheated chimney from a firepiece. Damage was estimated at 3100.
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Hugh M. Alcorn
Feames
Supileld
Hartford County
Annual Auto Show at Armory Outdoes Former Exhibitions
The Armory auto show promises the biggest, most comprehensive display yet with more cars, makers, and devices for comfort and efficiency. Opening ceremonies tonight will be led by Mayor Clifford B. Wilson with Colonel P. Crennan and staff. Speidel's orchestra and Bridgenort singers perform as the venue dazzles with blue, white, and gold decor.
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Ele Mn
Wi “Wen
Cliford B. Wilson
P. Crenan
Speidel
Judith Flather
Louis C. Penton
Bridgenort
American ace killed in Texas aviation mishap
Captain Wendell T. Windley, commander of the 94th Aero Squadron, was killed instantly during aerial maneuvers near San Antonio Texas. The accident occurred as planes prepared for an exhibition in honor of General Marshing’s visit. Windley, from Gravelle Arkansas, was among air service officers summoned before a House subcommittee investigation.
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Texas
Wield T. Windley
94Th Aare
Wesley Wield
Windley
Gravelle
Arkansas
Spraguet
Marshing
Sindsey
Daniels Declares End of Persecution and Libel Reform
Secretary Daniels urged end to religious persecution worldwide while backing Palestine restoration and a new libel law. He argued government should bear prosecution costs and seek criminal penalties for libel, saying responsible press should enforce libel laws and protect free speech. He cited Roosevelt and Stoney Ford as models for prosecution.
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New York
Arthur J. Balfour
Great Britain
Palestine
Hower
Navy
Daniels
Zionist Organization of America
Palestine Restoration Fund
David
Sotsmoan
Chris
Odessa Captured By Ukrainian Forces Report
The Odessa town and port fell to Ukrainian regulars aided by irregulars from the Kherson government after heavy fighting with Denikin’s troops. Most prisoners were taken. the remainder retreated into Armenian territory and were disarmed.
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Odessa
Loundox
Deb
LA Vienne
Exchange Telegraph Company
Date
Priday
Khésxson
Denikine
Reyananian
Criticism of U S Aviators Over Mexico Reported
Secretary of the Treasury in conversation with reporters criticized American pilots who crossed into Mexican territory. He cited two flyers who landed near Guerrero after running out of gasoline and said the incursions violated sovereignty and would be protested to Washington.
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Menico Cfey
All Cabrera
Influenza Deaths and Cases Reported by Health Officer
Ten new wages of all were reported to Health Officer Walter H. Brown yesterday though the total influenza and pneumonia cases now number 434. No deaths were reported yesterday but five deaths since the epidemic began, including William Byrne and Sophia Lehmann Dow. Shortage of nurses persists prompting Dr Brown to seek volunteers, with Helen Boyd and Visiting Nurse volunteers ready to respond.
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Walter H. Brown
Wiliam Byrne
Fairfield Avenue
Sohpia Lehmann Dow
Maplewood Avenue
Dr. Brown
United Forum
M Helen Boyd
Visiting Nurse Association
Robber Wanted in Chicago Shoots New Haven Officers
New Haven Feb 1 Charles Angle 24 of St Louis wanted by Chicago police for automobile stealing shot and seriously wounded Detective Sergeant John J Healy and Detective James P Currier of New Haven who tried to arrest him Angle escaped but his wife was captured Five shots fired as Angle prepared to leave with his hat and coat Healy Currier wounded Currie crawled to a window and fired two shots Angle described as elusive used aliases Mahoney and Howard Healy wounded in leg Currier abdomen hospitalised for treatment
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Chicago
New Haven
Charles Angle
St. Louis
James P.currier
John J. Healy
Elm City
James P. Currier
Angle
Angie
Currie
Cage
New York Central
Locust
Mahoney
Howard
Connery
Minnte
Steaphael's Hospital
Currier
Healyts
Patrolman Byrne Dies at St Vincent's From Influenza
Patrolman William J Byrne, 28, longtime Fourth Precinct officer, died at St Vincent's Hospital after a two week illness with influenza and pneumonia. A former traffic motorcycle squad member, he had injuries from chasing speeding motorists. Survived by mother Mrs Byrne, sister Marguerita, brother Charles J Byrne, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
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Byrne
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Fourth Precinct
Igg
Tratefic
Police Department
Tyreemobiliss
Bridgeport Lodge
Tes
Trirst
Republican Club
Cgarven
Marguerita
Byrne Gods& Brother
Charles J. Byrne
Charles
McGraw quits Wood committee amid Oklahoma split
New York February 11 The Leon id Wood national campaign committee announced that J H Matigan national Republican committeeman for Oklahoma has offered his resignation from the Wood committee. The move is tied to opposition within the party in Oklahoma and Lid Wood leadership challenges. The statement said Wood leads in South Dakota and Michigan strengthened by Lowden forces and that the committee would direct campaign activities there.
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The_Leon isrd Wood
Irilipes
Matigan
National Republican
Oklahoma
Wood Committee
Lir
Sir “McGraw
Teynitalean
Wood
South Dakota
Michigan
Lowden
P W Collins Summoned in Socialist Trial
In New York on February 14 subpeonas were served on P W Collins to testify in Albany before the judiciary committee hearing the case of five suspended Socialist assemblymen. Collins, director of reconstruction and supervision of the employment of the Knights of Columbus, has long opposed socialism and related ideologies.
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York
Albany
Judiciary Committee
Eter W. Collins
Knights of Columbus
M. Collins
Boston Labor Council
Transcontinental air race planned from New York to Nome
Tentative plans for a 4870 mile transcontinental air race this year were announced by the American Flying Cub in cooperation with the training and operations group of the army air service. The event will follow the handicapped format used in the New York to San Francisco race last year.
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INV Noitu
New York
Nome
Alaska
Rearmy Air Service
San Francisco
French Troops Rout Tribesmen in Morocco
French forces dispersed tribesmen south of Tiflet Morocco in clashes that left about 20 French dead and 60 enemy slain plus several wounded. A subsequent engagement reportedly broke the tribesmen further, with 25 killed among their ranks.
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Morocco
Tiflet
Henry Lasker Elected President of B nai Brith at Springfield
Henry Lasker of Syria was elected president of the Independent Order of B nai Brith succeeding Shapirg at a three day Springfield Mass convention. Officers include J b Blumenthal Archibald Hillman Herman Asher and Meyer Victorius with many New York leaders and New Haven officials named to committees. The event drew about 56 attendees and a banquet at the Hotel Kimberly.
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Enay
Lasker
Syria
Springfield
Mass
Charles ‘Shi
Sesson
York State
New England
Canada
Firs Viewnent
J. B. Blumenthal
New York
Archibald M. Hillman
Wircostert
Herman Asher
Owls
Osterweis
New Worl
City
Boar Zovernota
Third
Inti
William Goldsmith
Ny York City
Soc. & Services Committee
Herbert le Cioldstein
New York City
Samuel Campner
New Haven
Josep Silverman
George A. Newman
Pittsfield
Mase
Withinigrapp
Fritz and Hawley Fire Damages New Haven Building
In New Haven on February 1 a fire on the top floor of the four story Phoenix Building on Chapel Street caused about 50000 dollars in damage. Fritz and Hawley, printers and photographers, occupied the top floor with optical and photographic work and suffered about 20000 dollars in losses while three ground floor stores endured heavy water damage. Extreme cold and sprinkling-system issues hampered firefighting and three minor fires were reported elsewhere in the day.
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Suler
Blaze
Phoenix
Chapel Street
New Haven
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