Influenza Surges as City Reports 843 Cases
The health department reported 136 new influenza cases yesterday, bringing city totals to 843. Officials warn the outbreak may remain contained, with hospitals enlisted to aid and nurses in short supply. 68 teachers and 2,229 pupils were absent, many from fear of illness.
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Omcer Brown
Chicago
Cief
Brown
Bridgeport
St. Vincent's
Englewood Hospital
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Charibas Department
Thorns
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Keegan
H. Weiss
Thorne
Aixty
Yestenday
Slawson
H Yme Becaus
New York Grappled by Worst Winter Snow Storm
New York City faced the worst snow storm of the winter as heavy wind created drifts and disrupted trolley service. City crews deployed hundreds of workers and 150 snow ploughs to clear streets, with plans for 300 trucks abandoned due to massive drifts. Trains from Chicago and the West arrived one to five hours late.
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New York City
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Avest
Blanton Attacks Gompers Again in House
Washington Feb 4 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor was attacked in the House by Representative Blanton Democrat Texas rising to a point of personal privilege. Blanton said the radical role has posed too long in sheep's clothing and objected to being called Harley Gompers noting rules of fair play prevent personal attacks on women old men and cripples.
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Sanuel Gompers
American Federation of Scibor
Blanton
Texas
Priviere
Harley Gompers
Glass Vote May End Democratic Deadlock
Washington February 4. Democratic Senators may reconvene to break the leadership deadlock between Hitchcock of Nebraska and Underwood of Alabama. With Senator Glass of Virginia now installed, Democratic membership is complete and a new vote may be pursued when Hitchcock returns to the Capitol.
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Hitchcock
Nebraska
Underwood
Alabama
Glass
Virginia
Senate
Worst Snow Storm Forces Citywide Gridlock in Bridgeport
A severe blizzard blankets Bridgeport with knee high drifts halting trolley service, stranding crews on Main street and Beardsley park line while trains on the New Haven road run behind schedule. Snowplows work but cannot clear tracks fast enough as winds cause property damage along Main street shorefront.
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Republicans to Consider European Loan Measure
Washington February 4 Republican members of the House rules committee decided to give early consideration to a bill authorizing new government loans of 50 million dollars to European countries for food relief but fixed no date for a committee meeting.
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Repubean
House
Recreation Board Pleads for Funds for Gymnasium
Bridgeport’s recreation board urges a $26,040 appropriation to build three free gymnasiums. Alderman Burdick notes no large indoor sport venue exists while 22 clubs with 1800 members backed the plan. Speakers cite winter needs after Armory use was banned by state authorities.
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Common Council Chamber
Alfred W. ‘Burflick
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Reilly
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Burdick
Bridgeport Financiers Offer Theater If Shuberts Lease
Bridgeport financiers promise to fund a modern first class theatre modeled on New Haven and New York venues if the Shubert interests sign a long lease of about 21 years. Secretary Price says funds are ready and a Bridgeport site will be chosen once the lease is secured. A Shubert representative may visit Bridgeport soon to finalize the deal. city residents show strong backing for the project.
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Hays and G C P Chefs Map Out Committee Work
Washington February 4 The Republican national committee plans a two stage pre convention work with sub committees to draft platform recommendations. Will Hays returns after a long tour and says broad support exists for GOP success though two senators Moses and McCormick decline to serve.
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Pacific Coast
Austrian Children to Milan by Italian Train
Vienna reports an Italian train arrived to take 2,406 starving Vienna children to Milan for the remainder of winter. The train brought badly needed American Red Cross supplies. This marks the tenth consignment sent to Italian towns to recuperate. Northern Italian towns have expressed willingness to host children free of charge.
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Milan
Ned Cross
Italy
Churches urged to lift the ban on dancing
National association of music merchants urged church denominations to end the ban on dancing adopted at their convention. The group endorses promoting dancing as an art properly supervised and deserving encouragement.
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New York
Tech
National Association of Music Merchants
Holy Cross to Confer Degree on De Valera
Worcester Mass February 4 The degree of Doctor of Laws will be conferred upon Barnam de Valera president of the Irish Republic by Holy Cross College next Saturday De Valera is to be given a reception by friends of the Freedomain on Friday night
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Trish Republic
Analy Cross College
Satay Y
Roraback Moves to Control Connecticut GOP Convention
Henry Roraback, head of the Republican State Central Committee, calls a February 11 meeting in Hartford to set the convention date and aims to consolidate control ahead of the national convention in Chicago. The plan targets King influence in Bridgeport and could nominate Judge James J. Walsh for governor while pushing for King’s ouster as national committeeman.
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Henry Roraback
Republicn State Contral Committee
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Bailiwick
Wood
New York
Sing
Rovubwok
James J. Walsh
Greenwich
Holland to banish ex-emperor to island outside Europe
London report says Sir Auckland Geddes announced government aims to try the former German emperor and enforce penalties. If Walland offers asylum within Dutch territory, Holland must not permit residence in Europe and should exile him to an island outside Europe under international law.
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Sir Auckland Geddes
National Service and Reconstruction
Andover
Walland
Europe
Holand
Predicting Cloture Challenge Amid Treaty Debates
Washington February 4 Senate leaders predicted that attempts to write a cloture provision into Senate rules to curb debate on the peace treaty will be rushed next week. The rules committee meets tomorrow but leaders acknowledge insufficient time to change rules before Monday’s call. Debate may proceed unlimited unless negotiations yield quick consensus on reservations.
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Senate
Iconia
Italy
Wyompiler
Eleven-year-old awakens after eleven days in hospital
In Brooklyn, Sophie Yroyanski woke from an eleven day sleep and told a nurse she must finish her lessons. The brief medical note highlights her determination to keep up with school while recovering.
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New York
Tech
Sophie Yroyanski
Brooklyn
Only Way to Americanize Treaty Is to Take America Out of It
US Senators Reed and Walsh attacked the League of Nations in Tremont Temple address es on February 4 with divergent views. Reed urged removing America entirely to Americanize the League while Walsh favored strong American reservations but supporting ratification. Walsh cited inhumanity and pledges from wartime, arguing against wide concessions to oppose European domination and avoid aiding coercive diplomacy.
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Spectacular Fire Destroys Bridgeport Castings Plant
A massive blaze at Bridgeport Castings Co. at 250 North Avenue during a blizzard gutted the wooden factory, with damage estimated between 40 000 and 50 000 dollars. Firemen fought high winds with 15 streams as residents watched from snow filled streets. 260 workers faced unemployment.
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Clinton Ward
Ray Barnes
Worth End
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Dr Day Leads Hartford Church Conferees
Dr Day will head a conference in Hartford on February 28 1924 uniting pastors from about 700 churches in a survey of church duties and rural welfare. The event attracts leaders from Hartford New Haven and state organizations with Dr Day as executive committee chair and Darris Ali directing preliminary work at 225 Mears Street Hartford.
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Waltersville Recreation Center Hosts Weekly Entertainment
Walterville Recreation Center presented a program led by Miss Breul overseeing activities. Bruel delivered a comic act and sketches, with community singing and a comic blind reading, prompting audience participation. Masterrank Manero and John Mastroonte performed dances joined by Miss Frances Burlant at the piano and Jim Moore on violin. The event drew a large crowd despite weather. future Wednesday nights are planned under Hitzel Hall.
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Algin
Bruel
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Breul
Masterrank Manero
John Mastroonte
Frances Burlant Ak
Jimier Moore
Three Marooned Abroad New Haven Oyster Boat
In New Haven on February 2 to 4 a seventy foot oyster boat was marooned in the harbor with three men aboard. The craft became trapped by an ice floe blocking the channel late today, leaving the crew stranded until rescue or ice conditions change.
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Wann
Creel and Soviet Ties Surface in Red Scandal Case
Washington reports recount renewed assertions about Soviet Russia’s influence since 1918. Ludwig Martens testified before the Senate committee on Russian propaganda, citing alleged U S wartime agents aiding German revolt and documents used to prove German payoffs. He named George Creel and Raymond Robins as figures connected to Soviet and German interests. The committee planned further hearings Monday.
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K. Martens
United States
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Moses
Hampshire
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Red Cross
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Marte
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Svill
YMC A to Observe Father and Son Week
The Y M C A with church federation will observe Father and Son Week starting February 16 to deepen fathers involvement in Y M C A work. A father and son social is planned for February 1 in the boys’ department, followed by a banquet at 6:30 with Rev Wallace Petty of Creston Avent Baptist Church, New York City as speaker.
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MM. C. A
Wallace Petty
Creston Avent Baptist Church
New York
Irish Bond Drive Passes Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred
John M. Weeney heads the drive for Irish bond certificates in the city. Subscriptions total 14 500 to date, with 4 500 raised yesterday. Weather and travel hardships slowed work but organizers say support remains strong and the campaign may extend another week to reach more residents. In New York, German opera will be restated by the Metropolitan Opera Company with a Parsifal matinee in English on February 19.
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