Striking council meeting ends with recall pressure continues
Crowds filled Stratford hall as residents petitioned to rescind Hunter's resignation action. Council split 4 to 0 on reconsideration amid heated exchanges and threats, while demonstrators urged the town manager's ouster and recall, led by vocal supporters and recorded witnesses.
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Stratford
H Hunter
Ty Tec & Successor
Thenale
Hunter
John Albright
Cornell
Fong
Jet Ronge
Bunter
Vaccination Order Closes High School in New London
New London February 1. Runkler High School closed for the rest of the week as many boys stayed out rather than take vaccination. The school plans to reopen Monday February 27 with exclusion for unvaccinated students not expiring until March 2.
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New London
Becaue
Runkler High School
Treasurer Loses Plea For Salary For Legion Work
Hartford February 15 Judge W M Matthis denied a motion to dissolve a temporary injunction blocking Frank Butterworth of New Haven from drawing a salary of 809 a month for administering the state fund for disabled war veterans. The injunction was granted on behalf of two American Legion members. Butterworth, former Yale football star, said the salary was a minor issue and that resigning would allow his successor to receive a salary provided for him. A meeting of Legion advisers is set for Friday to decide the next court steps.
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Hartford
WM. Matthis
Superior Court
Frank &. Butterworth
New Haven
Butterworth
American Lagton
Frank
Yale
Conight
Malbhie
Terul
Quiz Chauffeur in Taylor Probe Ties Sands Clue
Los Angeles reports chauffeur William Davis, hired by Matel Normand, was grilled by the District Attorney’s office for two hours with a court stenographer about the slaying of William Taylor and director. Davis reportedly retold the earlier story linking Miss Normand to Taylor’s last hours escorting her to her car before the murder.
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William Davis
Matel Normand
Aee Saareng
Willam Woam
Davis
Davia
Miss Normand
Taylor
Suse 1Tle Tee
Warner
Edward J
Otche Mics
Tary
Eloping Stamford Girl Marries Southerner in New York Nuptials
A 17-year-old Stamford girl elopes with a Virginian suitor after a halted ceremony. Friends call the elopement perfectly slick as they plan a New York church wedding for the couple, amid comments on American-ness and modern youth.
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New York Church
Mortimer Li
Hosiar
Sound Beach
Marrege
Aleg Lo Fugene
Franklyn Sussell
Virginina
Postar
Sith
Iim
Virginia
Seciiernes
Anes Ceol
Fitzgerald
Modesth
Brokerage House Sealed by Detective Squad in New York
In a second raid this month, detectives and a district attorney seized books and papers from a brokerage firm at 12 Broadway. Guards blocked entry as federal receivers held control, with investigators noting a prior similar seizure weeks earlier. District Attorney Ban ton said he would seek higher court action.
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New York
Ireb
Wlosk
Phrehasera Arainsh Anderson Brown Ant Company
Broadway
Janb
Banton
Antag
Hertha
Ren Oolvar
FE. N. Mier and Company
Huselon
Calhoun urges abolition of police station reform plan
Calhoun urges abolition of the Fourth precinct and outlines police reassignments to overcome officer shortages. He claims savings of 7500 and 10000 over time, citing vacancies and department inefficiency. A captain and lieutenant are to be reassigned, with duties shifted from sergeant to permit patrol reallocation without reducing northern city protection.
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Board of
Palicn Commissioners
Ba Dincott
Ma Calhoun
Board of Education
Rathoun
Thira
Hare
Tanant
Joseph Cough
Fin
Tring
Caligun Agid
Batrons
Sulsatacau
Puliclentik Teficil
Police Board Slashes Janitor Salary by Sixteen Percent
Police commissioners cut janitor pay for the city youth court complex by sixteen percent while probing salary allocations for maintenance of the police headquarters. The feud centers on Jaynes A Baers and City Court funding, as Farrar defends duties amid calls for cost adjustments and immediate expense reviews.
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Saurd
Taylor
Muinder
Ottelis
Parrard
Array
Bsal
John C. Stanley
Farrsrs
Berthring
Sohn C. Stanely
Ates
Rey
Copmistionara Mylo
Stetley
Rickard Indicted by Grand Jury on Rape Charges
New York City news reports boxing promoter Rickard facing a grand jury indictment on three counts of rape in the second degree. He pleaded not guilty. lawyers stated he would post bail and his association with Madison Square Garden denied. Prosecutors described attacks linked to his towers and West 47th Street apartment. A potential ten year sentence looms if convicted on any count.
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Pai
Smprezia Court
Atro
Tex
Rickara
Alice Ruck
Sarah Shoenfeld
oMlea
Richard Wea
Society For the Prevention of Crupity
Madison Square Garden Corporation
John Lingling
Richard
Frank E. Courtry
Gardom
Thia Petatemaent
Tganner
Wberry
Carden
Progent
Alloxe
Altackis Mide
Madisequare Garden
Stanford White
Mirrrors
West 47Th Street
Austus
Alleged Swindler Captured on Fraud Charge
A. Cohort-changing suspect, described as years old, was captured at a Fairfield piano store after attempting a deceptive cash exchange. Police say he bought a small item, tendered a $20 bill, then drew more money, tried to record the charge as a single dollar, and fled before being detained by officers. He is held on fraud charges.
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Tilly
Bens Jorn Sialao
Witthetrent
New York City
Tha Pox Piano Company
Fairfield
Cornupt Fsa
Traud
Halpert
Glara
Hia
Plane J
Hilport
Four records broken in title swim meet
Detroit Fab. IRoPour world swimming records fell or were equal in the National AAU event. Jorn Wolframuller lowered the 50 yards frog stroke mark to 2% seconds. Mian Sybil Sauer lowered the 100 yard backstroke to 1.2 seconds. Lehman and Rohart Sleek set a 100 yard breaststroke time near 2.0 seconds. Maria Andre lowered her own 200 yard event record by a fifth of a second.
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Detroit
Fab
Abs
Maria Andre Low
Ship of State Adrift Declared by Democratic Speaker
Indiana Democratic meeting denounces Republican policy as aimless and disastrous claiming the ship of state is adrift. Chairman Hult attacks GOP leaders for promises broken and economic panic, cites Coolidge remarks and the Newberry case while urging voters to reject fear and support relief.
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Fla
Lodmee
Newberry al Hase
Bhelefl
Bellahagzar
Ehase
Ihin
Guil
Nation
Republican
Syvem
Fred
Patriota
Asenila Coolidge
Pms
Tithe
Cooldpe
Indianapolis
Newmat
Stay Chicago Hanging Declared Insane by Court
The Chicago area report states that Harvey Church, sentenced to die for the murder of two automobile agents to obtain a car, was granted a late reprieve by Judge Kirkham Scantan. Church’s mental competence was questioned as he faced execution, having led to a hunger strike and force feeding by jailers.
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Chicago
Kirkham Scantan
Harvey Church
Church
Postponement proposals spark tax debate over veterans bonus
President Harding urged Congress to fund the veteran pay through a general sales tax or delay the registration. Fordney and Ways and Means members were cautious, while agricultural leaders opposed a sales tax and favored taxing excess profits and higher surcharges. Democratic leaders warned of a mixed tax package, with arguments about timing and fiscal balance dominating the Capitol discussion.
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Associated Press
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Congress
Fordney
House Ways and Mearsmittee
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Senate
Ra Tosintative Fordney
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Tull
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Watertoute
Surdlax
Athens
Republiet
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Bue
Tive Garrett
Tennessee
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Raniting
Pamocret
Imate Ds
Rolly
Dickinson
FR Cun
Iowa
House Agricultural Bloc
Lo Nere
Garnet
Democra
President's Letter Recommends General Sales Tax Over Alternatives
The president argues against short term notes and bonus bonds, endorsing a general sales tax to fund veteran rewards. He notes the tax would be borne by all, avoids government debt burdens, and cautions Congress on delaying action. The letter stresses prudence given Treasury obligations and urges postponement if needed to ensure fair compensation.
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