City to abolish Fire Prevention Bureau and Vice Squad
City plans an efficiency push to eliminate the Fire Prevention Bureau and the Bureau of Investigation with staff reassignment to save about 30 000 annually. Aldermen and Mayor Atwater report no salary cuts for police fire or school staffs and aim to reassign personnel to regular duty, reducing vacancies and payroll without mass layoffs.
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Bureau of Investigation
Atwater
William J. Lavery Wiachardaw
Volles
Fire and Education
Aldenpen
Tiptyato Iy
Aldenman
Will J. Laveery
Biro
Ralph T. Beern
John H. Tague
Thoragy F. Broderick
Mas
Tague
George H. Bennett
John EB. Kiley
Thomas ¥. Magner
Joseph Gasso
George OW. Morris
Fissistant
Pollics Bureau of Investigation and Missing Persons
Ize Mighaal S. Arnolsky
D. E. McPedden
W. A. Auger
A. Brollex
W. A. Poster
J. J. Doyle
Kesta
Board of Apportionment
Aldermen
Fire Departments
Police and Fire
James
Coleman
Fire Board
Spsekink
Betax
Colemar
State Teachers Open Convention in New Haven
New Haven hosted the State Teachers Open Convention with Commissioner Meredith outlining the new physical education and training law effective April 2. He urged two daily clothing and warmups in classrooms and outdoor activity periods, while Bridgeport officials urged practicality of active games.
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New Haven
Gtate
Meredith
Meredit
Cahra
Bridgeport
Ackeel Yard
Gahan
Graduates City
Clayton B. Stevens
Samuel J. Sisayson
Herbert Runken
Ftate
Udeal
Bridgapeaire
Park
Ity
Arbuckle Jury Disagrees in Third Trial Effort
San Francisco, Fei 3 The jury in Roscoe C Arbuckle manslaughter trial again could not agree after a 44 hour session and was discharged with 10 for conviction and 2 for acquittal The case centers on the death of Miss Virginia Rapper of Los Angeles after a drinking party at the Hotel St Frances Arbuckle faces a third trial and both sides favor continuation The defense had rested without final argument leading to mixed reactions from jurors and spectators as the court prepared for further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fei
Roscoe C. Arbuckle
Acatitral
Arbuctle
Misa Virgina
Los Angeles
Arbuckle
S. Frances
Nate Friedman
Tendar Watt
Ani
Iona
Mary MM
Brady
Boy Falls From Window Fractures Skull in 25 Foot Drop
Five year old Max Sehem fell from a window at 71 Hullett Street yesterday, plunging about 25 feet. He was rushed to Ridgeport Hospital in critical condition with a probable skull fracture. A woman, Mrs Mary Potohar aged 32 of 34 Caroline Alrent, died suddenly from heart trouble before medical help arrived.
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Max Sehem
Hullett Street
Weise
Ridgeport
Mary Potohar
Caroline Alrent
A. J. Margulle
Germany teeters as government declares state of siege
The German government faces a growing strike crisis as Ebert and Wirth issue orders to seize strikers, arrest leaders, and bar civil service staff from striking. Labor response erupts nationwide, heightening tensions and reviving memories of the Kapp/Lüttwitz revolt and the March 1920 turmoil. The measures aim to deter action but risk inflaming resistance across the country.
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Berian
Fey
Itaall Caday
Kapp
Germany
Golidarity
Ebert- Wirth
Kipp
Luettaitis
Drharda
Pressure to Be Used on Ulster
Fragmentary report discusses pressure for Ulster policy and a potential all-Ireland parliament. It notes prior promises, Craig-Collins tensions, and debates over Ulster boundaries and treaty implications amid political maneuvering and opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulster
Wistar
Tarees Crile
Uister
Craig-Collins
Ireland
James Crélg
Mufatnla Ily
de Velert
U S Ambassador Proposed to Ireland Free State
Washington Feb 3 A resolution introduced by Representative Rainey Democrat Illinois proposes appointing an American ambassador to the Irish Free State. Rainey argues direct diplomatic relations would deepen friendly ties and reflect the wishes of the Irish people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iriah Rea
Rainey
Petnvcrat
Millnois
Uniate
Ireland
United States
Ralney
John Butler Yeats Death Ends Irish Painter’s Life
John Butler Yeats, notable Irish painter and writer, father of poet W B Yeats, died at his home after a heart disease illness. The event occurred Thursday. he had lived here for 12 years.
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New Yor
Butler Yunta
Trish
Wiliam Butler Yeats
Phil Troup resigns as Elm City postmaster
Philip Troup, longtime New Haven postmaster for nearly eight years, announced his resignation effective March 1 and will return to newspapers as editor of the New Haven Union, founded by his father Alexander Troup.
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Phil’ Troup
Elm City
Philip Troup
New Haven
Troup
Obsequies for Hannibal Borglum Held in Barn Studio
Obsequies for Hannibal Borglum noted sculptor and veteran were held in a barn studio in Norwalk. The ceremony honored Borglum with community turnout and a plain coffin featuring carved details as volunteers paid tribute.
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Hannibal Borglum
Budget system proves success say President Harding
President Harding announced the budget system had reduced government expenditures from 4.5 billion to about 3.974 billion and forecast a surplus in receipts over expenditures by June. More than a thousand officials from all departments met with the President to discuss the system’s progress.
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Washington, Tech
Prtalding &L Hig
Harding
Wild Cat Oil Well Reported Producing Fish
A wildcat oil well on the Iltehegek ranch south of Por Lovville at 1200 feet was reported to be producing fish, according to word received today. The specimens appeared small and subterranean, suggesting unusual results from the strata.
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Wild Cat
Bamersethlt
Oul
Iltehegek Ranch
Por- Lovville
Aubterrane
Overseas veteran held on girl charges in Bridgeport
An overseas veteran, Percy Wells aged 19, remained in police custody on $200 bonds as detectives investigate accusations of assault and coercion against several young girls. Police report the suspect allegedly lured victims at Stratford Avenue and Stratford area before fleeing amid telegraph tips. The case proceeds to district court for further action.
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Bridgeport
Percy Wella
Casa Oid
Stratford Avenue
Joes
Emurt
Protest Planned Over Proposed Bridgeport Trolley Fare
Business leaders from Bridgeport and Milford oppose a Connecticut Company plan for higher trolley fares. They will file a formal protest with the Public Utilities Commission, citing token prices and transfer rules.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut Company
Hres
Wielness Bie
Bridgepom
Anna Tles
Hanin Ray
Authoiress
West Alaminalon
faVen
Hur
Tolmozhar
Ina Dorough
Orankin
Luce
Wien
Meer
Uxt
Allied Debt Bill Approved by Senate and House
The Allied Debt refinancing bill passed both chambers after Senate amendments. President Hoover is expected to sign. Appointments to a commission overseeing negotiations were to be announced soon, with possible selections from Howe, Watson, and Lodge-Worth.
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Senate
HOUSE
Washington
Web
d-Aspntateal
Ifouze
Sena
Fordney
Seery Mellon
White House
Harding
Renate
H’ouse
Yiu
Witte House
Tone
Secretarlex Howe
Wenka Sénalor Watson
Idlouw
Logeworth
Ohio
Axtlony
Torrington Mill Owner Sacrifices Fortune Over Aide Blunder
Edward H. Hotchkiss 61 relinquishes his $350000 fortune to defend the reputation of his protege Harry J. Wytie as the Hotchkiss Brothers company faces a receivership. Torrington's 26000 citizens watch a three day bank run at Torrington Trust and the nervous breakdown of General Manager Wyll. Pease named temporary receiver with $100000 bond. Wyll’s departure to Scotland sparked the action.
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Edward H. Hotchkiss
Connecticut
Wylie
Scotland
Torrington
Tosa
Harry J. Wytie
Hotchkiss Brothers Company
Wildy
Torrington Trust Company
Wyll
Hotchkiss Company
HotchEies
Erg Jumbar Concord Har Velint
Almentire Holdings
Estimat
Ayl
Dlanxtur
Axe
Feo
Neilion
Mr. Hotchkiss
Harlow A. Pease
Trington Building Company
Hotchilas
Fordi Mygrly
Hotchides Company
Wrile
Gener
Nigehad
Mr @etchkys
Tanan
Wyle
Jaeth
Fran’ ‘M. Baldwin
Gta Bank
Ing
Everett
Sturgess
Cardinals’ first day of ballots ends without result
Report from St. Peter’s recalls morning and afternoon sessions as cardinals vote for pope Benedict XVI. Thick smoke signals neither white nor black outcomes, leaving the conclave undecided as crowds watch in Vatican. Movements and smoke color prompt speculation until late afternoon.
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Fee. S
Benedict
Papal
St. Peter's
St. Peter's Square
Cardinale
Pontif
Vatican
Ghlimners
Guising Sentusen
Arrest Expected Soon In Murder Of Movie Director
Sensational evidence ties a man linked to the victim to a death threat sent to William Desmond Taylor in the days before the assassination of the noted film director. Detectives disclosed time of the crime, while Mabel Normand and Howard Fellows figures appear in the evolving probe. Police hint at a broader inquiry into the director's past if a prompt solution is not found.
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Los Angeles
Feo
William Desmond ‘Taylor
Taylor
Big South
Rivardy Street
David L. Adams
Mabel Normand
Howard Fellows
Hales
Wallows
I O
Nylor
Bani Quand Drowas
Dankine Ty
Man Found Unconscious From Apparent Intoxication
A 6 year old unnamed man was found unconscious on Gregory Street near Bros Street yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital where doctors said he appeared influenced by intoxicants but his condition was not considered serious.
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William Orslow
Gregory Street
Bros Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Service Outage Hits 15 SNET Subscribers in Broad Street Area
About 15 Southern New England Telephone Co. subscribers in Broad and Cans streets had service suspended yesterday from 3 to 7 PM. Workmen digging at the southeast corner of the street crossing struck water seeping onto a buried telephone cable, causing the disruption to nearly 25 lines.
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Southern New England Telephone Co
Broad and
Canson
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