Norwalk Five Cent Fare Boosts Trolley Receipts Big
Norwalk reports a five cent fare test on central city lines and select outlying routes increased weekly receipts by about 1,055 dollars over eleven weeks versus the prior year ten cent fare. One man cars and limited jitney competition aided revenue growth, with weekly totals around 4,508 dollars during the test period.
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Norwalk
Connecticut
Tulives Commission
Calvin
Barton
Asia
We Telegram
Hay Veva
Wolus Biorra
Aivision
Publi Utilities Commission
Rollay Company
Miners Seek Alliance With Railroad Unions
Indianapolis Feb 1 renewal of efforts to form an alliance of coal miners and railroad workers the two largest labor groups in the United States was sought today by Jobel L Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America for the avowed purpose of bringing two million workers of America for the avowed purpose attacks of ware scales. Ju lstera senior officers of 16 railroad unions Mr Lewis invited the railroad men to confer with Ue miners officers at the earliest notable date besides the invitation Mr T ssupd i formal statement pascorting in the railroad men were fleeing efforts to enforce tur fhee or unwarrented wise cuts on them and that Certain Interests Blogevkiins wage reductions in the oral Industry.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Railroad A
United States
Jobel L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Wertain
Hospital Worker Killed Crossing Street In Streetcar Crash
Joseph Shannon a 53 year old hospital laborer employed at St VIncent's was struck by a northbound car driven by James V Adley while crossing Main Street in front of the hospital. The impact knocked him down and damaged a streetcar. Adley was arrested on a technical charge of mangling. Coroner John J Phelan will handle the inquest with bond set at 2000. Shannon left behind a wife and sister.
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Joseph Shannon
St. Vincents Hospital
James V. Ad
Atlantic Tax
Sepeine
Baldwin Strogl
Adinvro
Manglaugutar
John J. Phelan
Shannon
St. Vincent's Hospital
Mainstreet
Adley
Theidviver
Senators Hear Tariff Experts Confused In Hearing
In a closed session on February 1, Republican senators on the finance committee heard six or more tariff experts debate valuation plans for hours. The discussions showed little crystallization as lawmakers weighed Fordney proposals and a memorial amendment from the Manufacturers Association. Opinions remained split on which plan to adopt despite expert testimony.
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Senate
Na- Vidas Association of Manufacturers
Don Ie
Phillips Home From Manufacturers Meet
HH A Phillips general manager of American Fabric Go and president of Americi Lace Manufacturers association retired home yesterday from Waaslington after attending a general meeting of American manufacturers. They voted unanimously for the adoption of the American valuation plan and immediate action on the Fordney tariff bill. Carl T Bielz of Bridgeport Braas Co was also present, appointed to a committee with President Warding and the Senate Winannen committee.
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HH. A. Phillips
American Fabric Go
Americi Lace Manufacturers Association
Waaslington
Bridgeport
Warding
Senate Winanen Committee
Carl T. Bielz
Gresider
Bridgeport Braas Co
Cheap construction blamed for Knickerbocker Theatre collapse
Washington reports cite faulty and cheap construction as the cause of the Knickerbocker Theatre disaster, not the heavy snowfall. Investigators note weakened root beams and possible improper materials, with calls for a congressional probe and independent review.
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Washington
Epper
Keneus
Irish Soldiers Bivouac in Tudors Quarters Parade
Irish troops in uniform marched across Dublin city from Phoenix Park to Beggar's Bush, taking possession of General Tudor's former barracks from British control. The move marks a bold shift as the Trieh Republic asserts control over strategic sites once held by Tudor and his auxiliaries.
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Icuiblin
Web. L
Force First Tive 2
Trieh Repub- Vigan Armiy Tulle
Ciy
Tridlin
Phoenix Park
Beggar's Bush Barracks
Tudor
National Stationary Engineers Meet Reports Routine Business
The bi monthly meeting of the National Association of Bri tioware Engineers No 4 was held at 1119 Brand Street. President George Gore chaired and routine business was transacted. About 200 members were present.
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National Association of Bri~tioware Engineers
Brand Street
George Gore
Algonquin Club Plans Novel Open House Session
The Algonquin Club schedules a novel open house program with entertainment for members their guests and families at BeK ston Clay pines. The event includes complimentary refreshments and a focus on women and social gathering.
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Algonquin Club
Algoncuta Eal
BeKston
Clay Pines
Samos Auctioneer Dead in Wyoming
Fragmented report notes a Samos auctioneer known as Otis died in Wyoming after a public event. The item mentions a wartime era auction and a local home incident, with unclear names and dates due to damaged OCR. The readable parts reference a figure associated with auctions and a possible veteran connection.
Groundhog Won't See Shadow Today
Groundhog emerges early and fails to see its shadow signaling an early start to milder weather. Forecasters predict no major storm tomorrow as humidity rises and temperatures trend upward toward spring.
Wife sues for divorce alleging cruelty with live cat
Nina Lane McBride of Bethel sues Isaac McBride for divorce in New York City court, claiming intellectual disputes escalated to cruelty when he beat her with a live cat water bucket and hooks. The case, heard by Stele Referee Joel H. Reen in Superior Court, includes testimony about a separate affair and newspaper interviews.
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Nina Lane McBride
Bethel
Isaac McBride
New York City
Stele
Joel H. Reen
Wirs
McBride
Irs
Rugband
MocBrica
Senator Lane
Washington
Mayor Atwater invites grievances to debate their cases
Mayor Atwater says he will discuss each grievance from dissatisfied Democrats and district chairmen over recent city appointments and a 20 percent payroll cut. He seeks cooperation from department heads and stresses retrenchment, insisting aldermen influence job cuts and salaries through the Board of Apportionment.
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Athwater
Mayoo Atwater
Jobe de Gall
Mackie Tepistite
Guatemala Withdraws From Central Union Amid Turmoil
A fragmented report states Guatemala withdraws from the Central Union. It mentions Jose Lana named Consul General at Uta port by a provisional president, with references to overthrow and upheaval in Guatow manta, and ongoing provisional government actions.
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NIM Pregans
Fab. i. - Or
Jose Lana
Uta Port
Guatemala
Jose Maris Oveitawi
Errera
Guatow Manta
Imbenane Haida
Ukbighesneres
Avene Union
Cardinals Enter Seclusion as Conclave Opens Today
A cautious Vatican mood surrounds the sacred college as foreign cardinals seclude for the conclave to choose a successor pope. Moderates edge toward a modernist candidate while Italian and foreign factions weigh their options amid speculation the vote will be brief.
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Rome
Feu
Sacred College
Conlave
LA Benejet XV
Omalen
Vatican
Peace Party
Moderies
Istae
Enongine
Treaties Limit Navies Subs Poison Gas Adopted
Washington closes weeks of armament talks with plenary approval of two naval limitation pacts. A fixed capital ship ratio and bans on submarine and poison gas warfare were endorsed, with signatures expected within days.
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Washington
Associated Press
Tfnlad
Great Britain
Japan
Italy
Chice
Shantung
China
Wei-Hai-Wei
Kewang-Cho Wan
Elihu Root
Senator-Schanzer
Tratyy
Con [Tinental Hall
Hughes
Lali
Albert Saraut
Mayor orders snow walk clearance from property owners
City officials cite recent injuries from slipping on sidewalks and require owners to clear snow and ice within 24 hours after a storm. The claimants allege injuries from uncleared walks, with clerks and lawyers preparing action under the city ordinance.
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Num Ona
DP Sone
Navemernia
Moyer
Dunnigan
Teoriiaanen
Stratford Aroused by Chase After Suspect
Stratford residents in the Plural Park area were startled by a gunfire incident early this morning as an unidentified man fled pursued by officers. Citizens reported noises and windows rattled as police attempted to intercept the suspect amid the chilly dawn.
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Stratford
Feb
Plural Park
Speryn
Darick
Hartford Doctor Robbed In Office at Night
A Hartford physician, 68, Dr Marian, was robbed in his office on Drumhall Street. Two men attacked him as he returned with medicine, struck him, and escaped in a large touring car with a Massachusetts license plate, taking about $2,300 from his clothing. A third party fled in the waiting auto. $77,300 in bonds of Morgen mining company were reported missing. The incident drew neighbors’ attention but details remain unclear.
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Hartford
Big Morgan
Ewa Vandils
Drumhall Street
Ofice
Massachusetts
Marian
Yellen
Atalan Xning
Snett
Itg Hallupp
Dro
Two U S Soldiers Lynched in France Testimony
Captain William Miller of Dallas testified before a Senate committee about two U S soldiers lynched near Tourville, France after alleged assaults on French women. He said officers punished a unit by tying men, torturing, and hanging them, though War Department records show no report of the incident.
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Washington
Wiliam Miller
Dallas
Senate Committee
Iain Miller
War Department
New Britain Votes For Wilmington Man Now Light Wines and Beer
New Britain tonight adopted a resolution modifying the Wolatendace to permit the manufacture of beer and light wines and use the tax on these beverages to provide a bonus for veteran workers. The vote was 18 to 11. John McNabb and Milfred Watson will be arraigned tomorrow morning on burglary charges for allegedly breaking into the Liberty room and taking $2.10 and several boxes of clas.
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New Britain
Wilmington
Muscle Shoals
Brydaen
John McNabb
Wham Green
Stratford Aan
Milfred Watson
Itatneteed
Laberty
Brinx Ousts Contest With Bray for Ukied Diss Trick
Thomas Bray of the Ukied diss party withdraws from the contest for ua bank tax collector citing workload as an account ant. James Daly of the Second district enters in Bray’s place. Washington report notes Henry Ford’s view on government duties as Congress prepares to receive a revised proposal to lease and operate Musela Shoals nitrate facilities.
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Thomas Bray
Jamey Daly
Nur
Bras
Washington
Congress
Henry Ford
Muncle Shomia
Alanis
Frederic’s T. Engstrum
Wilmington
Musela Shoals
Marels Bafler
Bosserm
William Henry Johnson born amid home turmoil in New York
William Henry Johnson arrives in difficult birth as Marines accidentally topple a kitchen range in the Brooklyn home. The mother is under anesthesia while doctors and five neighbors are affected. a neighbor calls for an ambulance as medical teams respond. The scene ends with unclear recovery details.
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Loa Saby
Wsih
Arbuckle Jury Out Verdict Expected Today
San Francisco February 1 jurors eleven men and one woman deliberated again in the manslaughter retrial of Patty Arbuckle over Virginia Rappe’s death. If no agreement is reached they will deliberate until 1 pm tonight and be locked in their hotel until 9 am tomorrow before resuming.
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San Francisco
Tate of Rowscoe
Patty Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
House Urged to Raise Bonus Money by Beer Tax
A W Ways and Means committee hearing in Washington discussed a beer and light wine tax to fund the soldiers' bonus. Rep Brennan of Michigan and Rep Hil Maryland proposed an amendment allowing districts to vote biennially on beer and wine production, with a federal opt-in tax set at 20 cents per barrel and 40 cents per gallon. The plan predicted annual revenue between 500 million and 1 billion dollars, depending on demand and production.
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House
Washington
Solldiers
H Ways and Means
Hil
Maryland
Brennan
Michigan
Awoa
Ne Wan
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