Vermont wedding shock as bride wed rival intended
Elizabeth Kinney, a model from No 1 Capitol Avenue, was set to marry Coles Coles in Fairfield before a rival suitor disrupted plans. The Rev T Kearns presided at Olivet Congregational Church as Coles traveled to Vermont to finalize arrangements and purchase roses, only to find his bride with another.
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Vermont
Fesipipa
Lea Cale Patage
Areragadiye
Avoiman
Ad Vales
X Elizabeth
Celes
Aldo
Jajted Club
Misa Kinney
Sujikh
Ean
France
Coles Teft Hig Peide
Herbert & Brown
Olivet Congregational Church
Seoremony
William Pusney
Elizabeth
William
Coles
Miss Kinney
Tal. T. Kearns
Universalist
Fairfield Avenue
Boston
A. Trac Soleter
City to refund liquor license fees for 1919 period
Bridgeport saloon keepers clubs and cafes that paid 1919 liquor licenses will receive a refund covering July 16 to December 31. City Auditor Keating cited a county liquor authority letter stating a $96,154.32 rebate, averaging about $812 per license. Debate centers on dealers who stayed open after July 16 for soft drinks and legal actions against those convicted of selling liquor post July 14.
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Bridgeport
Tta
Angele
Ramacd J. Keating
Uquor
Nquor
20 Americans Endangered in Asiatic Turkey
Report from Constantinople describes great unease over the fate of 20 Americans held north of Aleppo amid a reign of terror. The dispatch notes a plea for news on February 1 and mentions threats and danger surrounding the captives.
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Asiatic
Turkey
Aleppo
Sebastopol Panic Stricken by Bolshevik Menace
A distorted AP report describes Sebastopol residents in fear amid Bolshevik threats. Readers report chaos as crowds gather to prevent presumed attacks and gunfire at Odessa is noted. The piece portrays widespread panic with disjointed details and unclear chronology.
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Sebastopol
Eastern Siberia Reels as Provisional Gov Ties with Soviet Russia
A Western wire dispatch states Eastern Siberia is torn by revolts and that provisional government authorities favor union with Soviet Russia. It reports Red troops entering Tiranpol, 75 miles northwest of Odessa, amid Moscow wireless messages.
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Luxdox
Web. Vi
Visdhoo
Nikolsk
Yenistiesk
Blagovahenel
Soviet Russia
Moscow
Red Tyoopz
Tiranpol
Odessa
Five Arrested in West End Poolroom Gambling Raid
West end residents tipped police to poker games at 61 State Street. Officers arrested three proprietors Noleon Scribner Joseph Tarfel and Law Dean under bonds of 100 each. Five players taken into custody with others released on 25 cash bonds.
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State Street
Noleon Scribner
Joseph Tarfel
Law Dean
Thein
Praca Ani Tenn
Cant O'Connell
Bargeony Watts
Meany
Martens Faces Long Cross Examination In U S Visit
Ludwig C A Mertens, the Russian Soviet representative in the United States, began a lengthy cross examination in Washington as Senate subcommittee counsel Wade H. H. T. S. H. pressed questions. The hearing aimed to uncover his purpose in the United States and the attitude of his government toward the United States, including whether recognition of the Soviet state and the opening of trade are the goals of his mission.
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Washington
Ludwig C. A KE Mertens
United States
Senate Foreign Relations Investinute
Wade HH Tsh
Medenk
Shamrock 1 and American Yacht Ready to Race Wey
The New York Yacht Club announced a challenge by Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock 1 and American Yacht to race Wey Sandy Hook beginning July 25, with races held daily except Sundays until one yacht wins three of five. The Royal Ulster Yacht Club accepted but sought a sail measurement rule change, while Shamrock 1 remains housed at City Island undergoing alterations led by Jacob of City Talend yard and designer Nicholson, aiming to shorten the boom and adjust gear. A separate item notes Maryland General Assembly rejected federal suffrage for women, with Senate and House voting against ratification.
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New York
Pee
Bette
New York Yacht Club
Thomas Jaipton
Trister Yaenkehvb
Tveland
Honsag
WPL
Arour
Kichling
Yaeneh
Che
Abondons
Newport
Passtt Hepwean the Clib
Yor Yacht Club
Uamrock
Robert Jacob
Talend
iSie Romar
Nicholson
Allotment for Teachers Pay Cut by Apportionment Board
The apportionment board approves salary changes for city teachers effective January 1 to April 1 1920 including a 11 percent increase for some and a graduated scale tied to length of service. Assistant superintendent B Everett Cortright also receives adjustments. overall plan keeps certain salaries at current levels while shifting others to reflect new funding.
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B. Everett Cortright
Board of Appartment
Hebrag
Inerezsa
Sai
Board of Education
Tax rate set at 28.8 mills for city tax plan
The board of apportionment cut appropriation requests to hold the city tax below 29 mills. Preliminary tax rate totals 25.8 mills for 1st and 2nd districts, with district rates 13.0 and 12.8 mills. Officials expect back taxes and added costs to raise total by taxation to about 12 million, while pondering reductions in services and school payroll.
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Shen Board
Board of
Bosra
Yale
Eig
Ft Mits
Hoover Opposes Government Control of Roads and Railways
President Hoover declares government operation would be experimental and inefficient in transport, urging private ownership of rail and ship services. He warns that any plan must avoid political favoritism and maintain competition, with careful consideration of rates and costs as private enterprise is favored.
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New York
Ted
Clergert Hoover
American Institute of Mirine Tengineers
Hoover
Bern
Toralvsia
Wureaqucracy
Aol
Stier
Americanization Budget Cut In War Department Plans
Officials headed by Justice W. Wheeler proposed reductions in the Americanization program for 1920 1921. The War Department asked for 10 940 overall. cuts would remove salaries secretarial and stenographic posts and advertising. The proposal would reduce other items and lower the total appropriation by 19 042.
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FAO
American Bureau
Disorder in Mexico to End After Next Year Election
A fragmented and garbled report predicts Mexico’s disorder will end after the 1921 election. The piece references figures like Salvador Alvarado and General Aivarotley and mentions pressures from the United States and other parties.
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Mexico
York
Peo
Sexton
Hery
Sg 1
Salvador Alvarado
Tunidey
Pun
Hrezon
Steamers Released For New England Coal
Boston reports John Bartor Pavan chairman of the shipping board stated the plan to mobilize steamers with 1,000 ton capacity to expedite coal shipments into New England. The announcement aims to bolster supplies amid transportation constraints.
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New England
Boston
John Bartor Pavan
Siippine Howe
Spel
Apportionment Board Cuts Park and Health Funds
The apportionment board trimmed requests for Park, Health and Recreation items for 1920-1925, reducing park improvements and Seaside Park projects. It cuts funds for Seaside Park bathhouse, monument, and courts, while health department asks face cuts to sanitation and workshop needs.
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Bnarri of
Geminstunis
Hk Appropriations Co
Wong
Park Departmente
Tayerweather Leland
Seaside Park
Waphalting
Shou
Moe
Seaside Park Monument
Bathenouse
Adil Wott
McManas Awakes After Council Debate on Textline Sale
The article reports McManas asserting he was asleep but now awakened to a council discussion over selling real estate to the Salis Textline company. It notes potential council action and concerns about the legality and guidance by authorities as members debate the proposal and potential conflicts of interest.
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McManas
Traeas
Dasvasion Arann Tety
Aldermeas
Neha
Iohola Siroel
Kegsich
Luis 'Textiie Company
Menor
Tie Cainan
Comamece
Migaedt
Salis Textlin
Pany
Cournell Wil Hat Foley
Intesrife
Jigme
Wilson warns Adriatic deal may push Versailles out of Senate
President Wilson's communication to allied governments states the United States, not a party to the Adriatic settlement, might have to withdraw the Versailles treaty from Senate consideration if required to subscribe to an agreement made without US approval. The note, explained as a situational statement rather than threat, was prepared from a memorandum by Secretary Lansing and discussed by the Paris supreme council.
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Adriatic
United States
Associated Press
Washington
Allied Supreme Council
Wilson
Senate
United Stat
League of Nationa
White’ House
Partinax
Wino de’ Park
Waly Eishe
Lansing
Dichten
Supreme Council
Italy
Howes
Paris
Supreme Councl
Pall
Thasd
Dec
Ler
Clemenceau
Great Britain
France
Andy
Be ‘Marly
Ignuarcy
Wallace
Prentice Lloyd-George
Thy
Sage-Slavia
Forc
State Department
Sunreme
Supreme Counel
Poindexter Praises Wilson Adriatic Note as Best Thing He Did
Washington February 16 Senator Poindexter declared at a Republican press club event that President Wilson's Adriatic note, tied to European affairs, stands as one of the best actions the President has taken. He urged decisive leadership, warned against cabinet drift, and called for steadfast policy amid mounting tensions.
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Poindexter
Wilson
Washington
Senace Poindexter
Yaniidirte
Repullicamn Press House
Nationa
Wison
United States
Gothlemen
Puindexter
Mara
Supreme Council Replies to Wilson in Embassy's Hands
London reports say the Supreme Council prepared a reply to President Wilson regarding the Versailles note. France and Italy seek to shape the text, while British officials deny press claims of external intervention. Washington notes threaten potential diplomatic repercussions if policy lines shift.
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Supreme Council
Wilson
London
Washington
Elnee
Tondon
America
Wallington
Cvice Daily
Downing Street
Advteera
Prvater
TH ‘Gyorgy Sun
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Borin
Demwnan
Aetvan
Sly Pitts
Siberia
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Nikelsk
West End
Sir Thomas Lipton
Sandy Hook
American Club
Belfast Yacht’ Club
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Paty
Maryland General Assembly
Tor Iecisively
Ina Senate
Lavin
Tor Ratitlowan
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Lord Revert
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Austen Chamberlain
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