Fire Prevention Bureau Saved After Last-Minute Mayor Signature
The Common Council repealed the February 5 fire ordinance aimed at abolishing and reordering the Fire Prevention Bureau. A party-line vote 14 to 10, with six Democrats breaking ranks, restored the bureau and kept the eight hour city employee day vetoed by the mayor, while other measures faced vetoes or table actions amid political urgency.
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Health Department
William J. Lavery
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Carl Reck
Florist
Main Street
Board of Apportionments
Beers
Hogan
Hogan Voted To Refer It To the Sane Ordinance Committee For
Fire Department
Jewelry Heist Reported In Elm City Street Auto
William Terry, a salesman for Berger & Kronsted of New York, reported four sample cases of jewelry worth 50000 stolen from his locked car on Congress Avenue. Police spread a dragnet as neighbors were alerted and investigations continue to locate the gems.
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Jiere
William Terry
New Yorks
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Grore
Congress Avenue
eTirger & Kronsted
Doherty Street
New York
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Reparation talks falter as U S rejection blocks League plan
In Washington Lloyd George proposes a reparations inquiry via the League of Nations, but the U S is rejected by the House of Commons. Paris fears German and Soviet intervention in the Polish Lithuanian dispute and seeks to avert clash while Poland and Lithuania signal willingness to appeal to the League.
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Washington News
Washington
Lloyd George
League of Nations
U. S
House of Commons
Paris
Germany
Poland
Liithuania
Britain
League ‘of Nationa
Tutankhamen
Pharaohs Tomb May Be Sealed For The Winter
Luxor Egypt Feb 19 A P report says Tutankhamuns duat will not be disturbed this season with the tomb aperture likely to be screened by wadding and a wooden framework. Debris will be beniled into the comb shaft as protection against theft. A police guard will remain through the summer as crowds seeking admittance to the fourth chamber were large and authorities barred further incursions.
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Luxor
Egypt
Associated Press
Tutankhaman
Dr Adams to Appear in City Court Today
Police surgeon Dr Frederick J Adams, arrested on a manslaughter charge tied to the death of Miss Helen M Wolfowitz after an alleged illegal operation, will be arraigned in City court today. A week ago a continuance was set awaiting Coroner John J Phelans secret inquest finding, which officials say will be filed with the court today and become part of the records.
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Frederick J. Adams
Helen M. Wolfowitz
John J. Phelan
John J. Corr
Evelyn Nesbit Punches Pittsburgh Doctor in Public Altercation
Evelyn Nesbit former wife of Harry Thaw has recovered from pneumonia enough to punch a Pittsburgh physician. A warrant for her arrest was issued after the incident. Nesbit was charged with disorderly conduct and failed to appear, for which her $10 bail was forfeited. The doctor’s name and reason for the punch were not disclosed.
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Atlantic City
N. Js
Evelyn Nesbit
Harry K. Thaw
Pittsburgh
Pittavurgh
Thaw
Evelyn
City races to stave off worst coal shortage as dealers expand help
Chief Daniel H. Johnson and coal dealers mobilized to ease a severe fuel crisis. Fire department handled over 125 appeals for coal with fire trucks delivering to homes. many families gained coal by nightfall. Supplies promised to improve today though allotment cuts likely. Prices held steady at 16.50 delivered for straight coal, 15.50 with substitutes. Crowds lined coal yards, some 25 to 60 people waiting as yard crews loaded sacks and wagons before nightfall.
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Daniel H. Johnson
Fire Department
Metre St
Poindexter Named U S Ambassador to Peru Republic
The Senate confirmed Senator Milea Poindexter of Washington as ambassador to Peru in open session after President Harding sent the nomination. Lodge urged immediate action and the vote was unanimous though Poindexter was not present, having been defeated in the prior reelection bid.
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Washington
Milea Poindexter
Peru
Senate
Harding
Lodge
Massachusetts
Foreign Relations Committee
Poindexter
Metropolitan Opera Co Member 70 Be Married
Miss Cora Mancia Chase of the Metropolitan Opera Company announces her engagement to Samuel T Williamson, Washington correspondent for the New York Times. The wedding will be here in Haverhill Massachusetts, where their friendship began when Williamson's father was pastor of the North Congregational church.
High Court Upholds Rights of Labor Board
The U S Supreme Court ruled the Railroad Labor Board can publish its findings and guide negotiations without enforcing its orders. The decision reframes the board as a mediator rather than a court, emphasizing moral suasion and standards of reasonableness in labor disputes involving the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Rights OF Labor Board
Board
Washington
United States Railroad Labor Card
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Road Shapcrafts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Congress
Railroad Labor Board
Labor Board
Norwalk City Court Faces Reorganization Battle
Feb 19 Norwalk reports protests by a handful of lawyers and politicians as the judiciary committee debates a bill to reorganize the city court into a two judge two prosecutor system. The plan extends jurisdiction, increases salaries, and has court sessions rotated between two districts. Opposition centers on consolidation fears and local power dynamics. Mayor Calvin Barton reportedly favored the measure but withdrew to avoid opposition.
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Norwalk
Judiciary Committee
The
General Assembly
Salarey
Willy War
Calvin 7
Barton
Siberia Preferred To Terrible Woman By Essenin
Berlin reports Serge Essenin, husband of Isadora Duncan, fleeing Paris after a marital quarrel. He laments the Paris scene and says he would flee to Siberia if his wife returns, citing dishes thrown and furniture broken during the dispute.
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Berlin
Siberia
Serge Essenin
Isadora, Duncan
Paris
Essenin
Paria
Issenin
Moscow
Bridgeport Charter Changes Propose 16 Aldermen Salaries
The Bridgeport Common Council approved changes to centralize city power in the board of aldermen and proposed a 16 district structure with $1,200 salaries for each alderman. The amendments would redefine council powers, extend control over city boards, and set terms for a two year cycle. Continued discussion expected in the general assembly.
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City of
Bridgeport
Common Council
General Assembly
W. E. Hogan
Board of Aldermen
City Manager Commission
Bridgemort
Hogan
Board of Education
Cottncil
Aldermen
The Only Congressional Husband Speaks On Wife’s Run
The Illinois wife, Mrs Winifred Huck, a Lady Congressman candidate, faces questions about her political career. Her husband Mr Heck defends her choice and addresses how her public life affects their home. He repeats the line I have but one wife to give to my country.
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Winifred Huck
Illinois
Mr. Heck
Paris Fights to Prevent War in Lithuania Poland clash grows
Paris races to avert a broader war as Poles and Lithuanians clash in the Kovno district. France fears Soviet intervention and possible German retaliation as Premier Poincare briefs parliament and diplomats seek League of Nations mediation. Poles seized a neutral zone, Lithuanians fired, and casualties mounted. Russia may enter only if attacked. tensions rise across Europe.
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League of Nations
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Germany
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Europe
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Parliamentary Commission On Foreign Affairs
Ruhr
Poland
Lithuania
Council of Ambasadors
Parliament Rejects Lloyd George Inquiry on Reparations
The House of Commons rejected 305 to 196 a Liberal amendment for a League of Nations inquiry with American cooperation into Germany’s capacity to pay reparations. Lloyd George’s speech elevated the debate, while Lords Cecil warned against provoking America. The issue remains how to mobilize U S aid to help Europe resolve the Ruhr crisis and its implications for England and France.
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Lloyd George
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Lloyd George Jos
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Lloyd- George
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League
Robert Cecil
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France
Bethel Schools Closed by Scarlet Fever Epidemic
Danbury reports Bethel's Board of Education ordered noon closure of Bethel schools for two weeks and barred children under 14 from social events at the Community House. Sunday schools to close for two weeks. Twenty one scarlet fever cases reported with many more unreported, mostly in the Center School district. Health authorities compare to a prior smallpox scare and act to halt spread.
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Danbury
Bethel
Board of Education
Jtly
Mindiug
Grand List Tentative at 236 Million by Sealief Board
The Board of Sealief arrived at a tentative grand list of 236,500,000 and will submit it to the Board of Apportionment and Taxation this afternoon at 2 o'clock for a preliminary tax rate. The Relief board has nearly finished its work, with minor sessions planned this week for small reductions on properties already investigated. A board member indicated no large rebates will be involved.
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Board of Sealief
Board of Apportionment and
More Snow 18 Due To Arrive In City
Cloudy conditions with a chance of more snow forecast for today. Early morning readings hit zero degrees. By 2 p.m. the high reached 20 degrees, then eased to 20 degrees by 7 p.m., 12 degrees above Sunday night.
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Weatherman
Weather Bureau
Senate Ship Bill Filibuster Keeps Senate in Session
Washington Feb 19 Opponents of the Administration Shipping bill opened a filibuster in the Senate led by Sen Jones Republican Washington aiming to force a prolonged session through the night Senator Sheppard Democrat Texas delivered a three and a half hour address on League of Nations operations since its inception as part of the tactics.
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Washington
Senate
Jones
Sheppard
Texas
League of Nations
Double tragedy shocks Palm Beach and Stratford
Palm Beach dispatches report Pauline Stagg and her mother in Stratford, Charles Stagg, a seven year old, involved in a deadly incident after fears of property seizure. The boy survived while the grandmother and the mother shot themselves, prompting inquiries into family illness and financial strain.
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Pauline Stagg
Charles
Stratford
Falm Beach
Florida
Charles E. Sagg
Robert D. Sammis
Stratford Police Department
Stage
Henry Stagg
Bridgeporters Dinner Guests in Florida at Shepherd Residence
Mr and Mrs Walter B Lashar and former Senator and Mrs Archibald McNeil Jr of Bridgeport Conn were entertained at a large dinner party this evening at the Shepherd residence Palm Beach Fla February 13 Special guests of John Shepherd hosted in Florida
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Walter B. Lashar
Archibald McNeil, Jr
Bridgeport
John Shepherd
Shepherd
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