Child Labor Amendment Voted Down in Hartford House
In Hartford on February 11 the Connecticut House voted 231 to 7 to defeat the Federal Child Labor amendment, with Rep. Sarah B. Crawford of Westport among four women and three men voting for ratification. The Senate previously defeated the measure 33 to 1. Notable supporters included Rep. Marjory Cheney of Manchester and Rep. Edna Tennimen of Naugatuck, among others. The debate included motions to refer and to end discussion as supporters urged ratification.
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Hartford
Senate
House of Representatives
Rep. Crawford
Acah B. Crawford
Westport
Marjory Cheney
Manchester
Edna ‘Ennimen
Naugatuck
Hanna D. Townsend
New Haven
Benjamin Leonard
Killingly
Arthur M. Gordon
Plymouth
John C. Brinsmads
Washington
House
Benjamin W. Allisg
New Britain
Cheney
Representative Crawford
Townsend
Adrian R. Wadsworth
Farmington
Roraback
J. Henry Roraback
Potter's Field Buries Circus Hand Known as Pop
Lawrence Larson known as Pop, 70, long associated with circuses, died of heart trouble in a basement home and lay unclaimed until his body was taken to Potter's Field. Authorities learned his identity and notified Carbon City Iowa officials, but no relatives were found to claim him. Pop followed the circus across the country and to Europe, remaining a familiar figure in circus circles for years.
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Lawrence Larson
Potter's Field
Pop
Europe
Bate Street
Bureau of Mivaing
Carbon City
Amscoming
Iowa
Alwo
Jamies Robinson
Rarmcn
Bridgeport
Wisconsin Ratifies Child Labor Amendment
The Wisconsin Legislature ratified the federal constitution amendment on child labor with a 65 to 26 vote in the assembly after the Senate had already approved the measure. The action follows ceremonial debate in Madison with party alignment noted as supporters and opponents.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
State Senate
State Probe of Gas Price Increase in Connecticut
Hartford Feb 11 Following a conference with Governor Trumbull Senator John G Butler announced a draft bill for immediate investigation by a special legislative committee into the rise in gasoline prices in Connecticut He noted wholesale and retail prices have climbed while the reserve explanation is challenged by the US Bureau of Mines Senate leaders said the judiciary committee had the bill under executive session but taken no decision The issue involves whether the state can fix prices and public opinion may pressure distributors if profits are shown to be abnormal Production of petroleum in the United States fell about two percent in 1924 to 14 000 000 barrels the first yearly drop since 1906 in a preliminary Geological Survey estimate
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Hartford
Trumbull
John G. Butler
Roxbury
Judiciary Committee
Connecticut
United States Bureau of Mines
Senate
Daniel M. Cronin
Butler
Siarce
Washington
United States
Geological Survey
White House
Willam M. Jardine
Kansas
President Coolidge
Congress
J. J. Mohler
Jardine
Coolidge
Kanana Agriculture College
Hoover
Wallace
Curtis
Mohler
Mohier
Tociety
Janine
Idaho
Montana
Utah Agricultural Colege
Agriculture Department
Nansas Agricultural Hokage
Tardine
Senate Committee
125 Families Barred From Homes In Hartford Mexico
In Hartford a three story brick block near Elm and Hudson street weakened by rain and an excavation housing the Connecticut General Life Insurance offices forced twelve families to seek shelter as the building threatened to topple. Workers pumped water from drains while officials and the renting agent coordinated relief, promising to cover rents and expenses.
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Hartford
Fab
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company
Elm
Hudson Street
Bark River
Kent
Joseph P. Kennedy
Treaty with Finland moved favorably by Senate panel
Washington February 11. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee ordered a favorable report on a treaty with Finland today. The action signals strong support for the agreement as diplomats work toward ratification.
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Washington
Finland
Senate Foreign Relations
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Turkey
Fever Die City Records Low Infant Mortality
Bridgeport’s past year set a record low infant mortality for a city over 1 990 population east of the Mississippi. The report notes more children born to American mothers and cites Health Officer Dr William Halloon attributing the trend to the Immigration Law. The full story follows.
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Missiuelppi
William Halloon
Bridgeport
Former cowboy favored for 108 in new cabinet
Washington dispatch notes William M. Jardine of Kansas, former cowpuncher and head of Kansas Agricultural College, favored by President Coolidge for secretary of agriculture. Kansas delegation shifted endorsement from Mohler to Jardine, citing Jardine's varied experience and views on postwar farm recovery.
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Jardine
Kansas Agricultural College
Derby Block Razed by $60,000 Blaze
Derby February 11 a fire thought to have started from an overheated furnace swept the Jarmiak and Blankfield buildings. Loss estimated at $50,000 with several stores and offices destroyed. Captain Michael O'Donnell of the Paugassett volunteer company was injured in the cellar by a contact with a power line. injuries described as not serious and he was returned home.
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Derby
Jarmiak
Blankfield
Michael O'Donnell
Paugassett Volunteer Hook and Ladder Company
Property Owners Seek Reductions of Ten Million Dollars
Thirteen corporations seek a total reduction of about 4.78 million dollars from 1924 assessments, while property owners aggregate reductions near ten million. The Relief board logged 749 appeals this session, with 260 filed yesterday totaling over 7.5 million in reductions, a record for a final session. Largest request comes from Bridgeport Brass for 1.23 million, on a 1924 list of 3.46 million. American Chain seeks about 995 thousand, and International Textile seeks 708 thousand.
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Neally
Board of Relief
Relief Board of Appeals
Het
George H. Wood
Relief Board
Bridgeport Brass Company
Carl F. Dietz
Chain and Textile
American Chain Company
Tts
International Textile Company
Bridgeport Gas Light Company
Smith and Lege Company
Connecticut Lec
Coolidge Rides Hobby Horse
President Coolidge, long described as without a hobby, uses a mechanical hobby horse daily in the White House dressing room. Controlled by buttons, it simulates a canter or trot to supplement his walks. The device recently broke down but was repaired without incident, and a veterinarian electrician prescribed fixes.
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Washington
President Coolidge
White House
Two youths rob Otney driver at point of revolver
Two boys about 16 to 18, wearing caps and overcoats, boarded a jitney on Seaview avenue and Ogden street extension at 10:66 last night. One drew a revolver and demanded money, taking about $15 and ransacking the coin box while the other searched the driver Akiribug Melkonian. They fled north on Seaview avenue toward Boston avenue as policemen changed shifts.
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Akribug Melkonian
Central Avenue
Seaview Avenue
Ogden Atreet Extension
Legislature probes gasoline prices and veto power debated
State lawmakers seek a probe into rising gasoline prices and ask Governor Trumbull to confer on a plan. Senate action targets public water and lake use, while committees consider school bonds, highway requests, and park board bills. Obscure notices include local bridgeport matters, obituaries, and a federal child labor law amendment approval.
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Senate
Cronin
Trumbull
Committee To Decide On City Bonds Today
Hartford report notes Bridgeport faces a 3 080 000 bonding decision by the Legislative Finance Committee after a recent hearing. The request covers asphalt and sewer bonds, bridge and street bonds, city hall bonds, and refunding bonds, with apoculation over which will be approved. The item mirrors broader budget scrutiny with potential approvals or rejections pending.
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Hartford
Bridgeport
Legislative Finance Committee
Yellow Mill
East Washington Avenue
Knapp Seeks Return of Rights After Bank Collapse
Herbert M Knapp 70 of Bridgeport and Fairfield seeks restoration of citizenship rights after serving a year for intent to defraud linked to the Burr and Knapp collapse of 1914. He claims he repaid creditors over 10 thousand dollars and argues he was a victim of circumstances while detailing ongoing litigation and business activities since release.
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Telegram
Hartford
Knapp
E. O. Hull
Bridgeport
John C. Chamberlain
George W. Finn
Burr and
J. W. Wright
Fairfield
New York Supreme Court
Burr ‘and Knapp
Ink Dam
New York
Hull
Seadvantee and Trust Company
Bertie Burr
Ole Good
Tul
China
Rescue efforts in Sand Cave shaft at 45 feet deep
In Cave City Kentucky on February 11 Associated Press reports miners deepened the Sand Cave shaft to about 44 45 feet as electric light failed at 9 A M. during the long rescue of Floyd Collins. Officials warned ten feet or more of dirt remained before reaching the imprisoned man and timbers and rigging continued.
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Cave City
Associated Press
Sand Cave
Floyd Collins
Band Cave
Ploud Collins
Oficialx
Cole
H. T. Carmichaal
Collin
M. H
Posey
H. G. Lane
Collae
Huntington Old Fairfield resident dies in Baltimore
Andrew Burr Huntington a 70 year old Fairfield resident and retired businessman died at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore after a 10 day treatment period. He leaves a wife two sons David H S Huntington and Andrew S Huntington and was active in local groups including Fairfield Historical Society Village Improvement Society and St Pauls Episcopal Church where he served as treasurer and senior warden. Funeral will be held in Fairfield with Rev Allen E Beeman officiating.
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Fairfield
Andrew Burr HuntIngton
Mill Hil
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Huntington
Mr. Huntington
David H. 8. Huntington
Teller
Palr- Meld Trust Company
Andrew
Fairfield Historical Society
Fairfield Village Improvement Society
Fairfield Memorial Library Board
St. Paul's ‘Episcopal Church
Allen E. Beeman
St. Paul's Parish
Kansas man pretends to be Floyd Collins in Sand Cave case
A man in Haddam Kansas claimed to be Floyd Collins and told a rambling story about his imprisonment in Sand Cave. The report notes inconsistencies with known facts of the rescue and a telegram to local journalist William Miller said the prisoner was safe.
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Concondia
Kan
Sandcave
Floyd Collins
Haddon
Kansas
Floyd Colins
Haddam
William B. Miller
Lowavile Carrier Journal
Mother Tam
Floyd
Floyd Cotling
Unidentified Boy Killed in Greenwich Bicycle Crash
An unidentified boy, likely from Bridgeport, was killed in Greenwich today when his bicycle collided with a truck driven by Max Lieberman of New York. Lieberman and Edward Cook, on the truck, were arrested. The boy's body is held at Knapp and Sons funeral parlors. a Bridgeport firm name appeared on the wheel.
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Greenwich
Max Lieberman
Teast 169Rd Street
Newy York
Bridgeport
Lisherman
Edward Cook
Knapp and Sons
Congress Certifies Coolidge and Dawes Victory
Washington Feb 11 Congress met in joint convention to canvass November results and certify Coolidge and Dawes as elected. Vote envelopes opened by Senate pro tempore Cummins and tellers Spencer King and White, with occasional misidentifications drawing audience amusement. Cori al notice to complete constitutional election requirements to take office March 4.
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Washington
Congress
Coolidge
Dawes
Repubican
Kansas
Jeffers
Canning
Tallera
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Virginia
Board Cuts Police Department Budget and Staffing
Preliminary recommendations from the police department sub committee to the Board of Apportionment and Taxation slash about 40 000 from the department request of 942 447 87, bringing the total below last year’s operation. The board sought 16 more patrolmen. the cut excludes additional regular members and touch on a 10 000 superintendent force. Several items including a 3 000 new auto and 7 000 motorcycles were stricken out. a hearing of various departments is set for this morning in City Hall with multiple budget items to be considered.
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Daniel J. Diltford
Requist
Police Board
Bernard Keating
Clfford
Strick
Wiliam E. Burnham Yas
Common Council
City Hall
Board of Appratedky
Board of Selectmen
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Mrs. Townshend
Sarah B. Crawford
Potter’s Field
Robotney
Seaview
Ogden
Billig
Wouse
Stratford Woman
Ridgefeld
Weston
Fairfield Park Board
Darien
Talicemen
Rob Jitnes
Fraposed Inn
Samp Mortar Reservoir
State Health Department
Pace
Page Park Commission
Serakia Path
Pare
Kansas Agricultural Colient
State
Fairfield County
Ansonia
Waterbury
Bridgeport Company
Berby Aquor
Stu
Danbury
Fillow
Stevena
Cuff
Sherton T. Baldwin
Milford
Indon
Leber Federation
Radio Relay League
Cavé
Naval Academy
Ug Lorraine Rita
Durant
Igeport
Wheate Prep
Whig Smatford High
Carmed
Meriden
Y.om. LI. A
Holly's
Stratford
Collins
George Finn
Wright
Cubelli
Wilder
H. H. Denhardt
A. B. Huntington
Fairfield Des
John Hopkins Hospital
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