War Department Budget Set At 936 Million In Conference
Washington Feb 1 The Senate and House conference agreement provides 936,347,000 for the War department for the next fiscal year, about 34,000,000 less than the Senate and 5,000,000 over the House. Conferees report few remaining differences and send the measure to the House. Retirement pay provisions alter Harbord limits to allow Madbord to receive pay while prohibiting retirees from taking gov tied sales jobs. Army strength kept at 125,600 enlisted and 12,000 officers with unchanged supports for river and harbor surveys and training programs.
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Washington
War Department
Senate
House
Harbord
Madbord
Joho
Radio Corporation
Reserve Officers Training Corps
McKellar
Tennessee
Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Stratford and Hartford
Obituary notices list deaths in Hartford and Stratford with funeral details. Names include Frank E. Lilakeman and Madeline H Ginane with services at Putney cemetery and Lakeview cemetery respectively. Other notices mention Herbert Lee Hil Katherine B. Magner and Mary D Burt with funeral arrangements in Stratford and New Haven, interments at Mountain Grove and Lakeview.
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Hartford
Conn
Frank E. Lilakeman
Ax & Yeurs
Oronoque
Putney Cemetery
Disarow
Southport
Willig Frederick
Frederick
Harriet Disbrow
Ginane
Madeline H
John Ginane
William Grindrod
Bunnell Street
Lakeview Cemetery
Higs
Stratford
Herbert Lee Hil
Stratford Putney
Mountain Grove
Magner
Katherine BE. Martin
William Joseph Magner
Sherwood Place
St. Jamrey
St. Michaela
Waterbury and Naugatuck
North
Ihes City
Mira
Thead
Jjeasle
John
Herbert B. North
New Haven
Maine
Hubbell
Pairfield
Lenn XII
Jennings
George Ia
J. L. Benz, Jr
West End
Colorado Avenue
Lakeview
Burt
Mary D
Charles H. Burt
George WP
Votter
Broad Street
Grecnam US
Bob
Tomina
Adam Greenhill
Wood Avenue
Hiveatier
Blakemas
Coal deliveries to Bridgeport hit by fuel shortage and storms
Fire trucks and peddlers wagons carry coal to Bridgeport as yards like Hofsican and Patrick McGee struggle with scarce supplies. Weather relief and state police involvement may ease delivery, with officials fearing confiscation of stranded consignments and delays into next week.
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Col
Hofsican Coal
City Teen
Vincent Brothers, Peoples Coal Co
Farm ‘Terminals Co
Patrick McGee Coal Co
Isea
Hoffman
Bridgeport
Ctnet
Jlonuson
Robert A. Hurley
Johnson
Hurley
Miciel Johnson
Seize 9 Cars of Coal in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs New York February 19 police and firemen under Dr Arthur J Leonard public safety commissioner seized nine carloads of anthracite coal in Delaware and Hudson railroad yards. Two cars were opened and their contents placed in resident bins ready to unload tomorrow. The remaining seven cars stay under police guard. Residents seized 20 tons at Ballston Spa before police intervened.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Delaware & Hudson
Arthur J. Leonard
Ballston Spa
An & Crossing
Full Authority Asked by Council for City Government Powers
The document requests broad powers for city officials to create abolish or combine departments define duties settle disputes and enforce actions under penalties including potential removal. It also references a proposed amendment on biennial elections for the Board of Selectmen and includes memorials and probate notices amid fragmented text.
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Board of Education
Board of Selectmen
Supreme Court Upholds Rail Labor Board Power
Chicago February 19 The Supreme Court upheld the right of the United States Railroad Labor Board to suggest settlement methods in industrial disputes. The decision reverses a district court injunction and supports the board’s function in facilitating conference based resolutions between railroad management and employees. The ruling warns against delaying or blocking board proceedings and emphasizes Congress intent to promote harmonious labor relations and collective bargaining in rail operations.
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United States District Cour
Chicago
Supreme Court
Chcsuit Court of Appeals
District Court
Labor Board
United States
Congress
Chigagg
Ben W
Hooper
Harroud
Rev Winchester Reports At City Council Meeting
Reverend Winchester will present a report at the upcoming council session. A large gathering at Pad Chapel featured songs and remarks. Miss Violet LeTroux and Miss Tele Busser attended with others. A social for “bess” will occur in two weeks, and Rev Ty C Wittehoul of Stratford led a religious institute event at the First Church. Noted that Towalh is not responsible for any bill. Marlon is mentioned in connection with a daughter.
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Bob
Winghesater
Internat Ion
Ty C Wittehoul
Stratford
Stour
Britain to Speed Debt Deal With House Action
Washington Feb 15 The agreement with Britain to extend repayment of 84 600 000 000 war debt over sixty two years will take effect before month end. House Ways and Means instructs Fordney to accept Senate changes, vote expected nearly unanimous. Direct action may avoid a conference and speed the president’s signature by Harding in a few days.
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Washington
Great Britain
Thia
House
Ways and Mean
Fordney
Henge
Senate
Harding
al T
Congress
Meetings Tonight Read Across Diverse Organizations
A chaotic OCR fragment lists numerous groups and venues in Bridgeport including American Legion posts, temples, lodges, and councils. The note mentions meetings tonight and requests written notice to various associations, with scattered place names and incomprehensible items.
SPECIAL ENVOY WADSWORTH TO FRANCE ON DEBT TALKS
Washington February reports Special Envoy Wadsworth sails for Europe with a Treasury aide to study France’s ability to pay on its 3 billion dollar debt to the United States. The mission will include discussions with French officials and other nations on war costs and allied obligations.
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France
Washington
Wadsworth
Sear
Aasistant
The
Treasury
Willy
Gail
Europe
instrucHonyg Loas
United States
Ure
Ivery Authoriasary
Paris
Rhine
Italy
Belgium
Arorth
Harding
Afttigers
Connecticut School Spending Hits Record 1922 Total
A state Board of Education report shows Connecticut spent 91,438,152.02 on education in the year ended, a rise of 493,543.90 from 1921 and 6,793,510.09 above the 1920 total. Town and city outlays exceeded receipts by 2,071,172.93. loans totaled 18,291,978.18. Administration costs rose, but salaries were about 22,000 less than 1921.
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State Board of Education
Caus
Hailteord
Ivires
BromO Quinine Tablets Advertises Headache Relief
An old advertisement touts BromO Quinine tablets as relief for headaches by curing colds. It markets the product as a tonic laxative and germ destroyer, bearing the signature of W. Grove. The price shown is 30 cents with a prompt to be sure you get BromO.
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W. Grove
The Fable of Hercules and the Waggoner
Bridgeport tale follows a struggling teamster who, after failing to gain help from a deity, seeks aid from wondrous Want Ads. He learns a large truck brings no easier work, as rapid ads flood his life with endless tasks and rising costs, leaving him to rue the ailing trade.
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Bridgeport
Stich
Pwins
Post Telegram
Ariel the Seal
Journey Work Medley and New Process Records Ad
Irish Jin Medley with pipes violin and piano features Evins Morrison Muller and A 3773. Hear A 3770 as example of fine construction and musical charm. Van and Schenck sing You Tell Her I Stutter with playful gusto. Away Down East in Maine medley showcases New England care. Columbia New Process Records touts patented surface quietness.
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Jin Medley
Tiolin
Evins
Morrison and Muller
Maine
van and Schenck
Van
Schenck
New England
Columbia
New Process Records
Washington Farm Bloc pushes rural credit reform drive
In Congress the Farm Bloc opened a campaign for rural credit legislation. A proposal for an International Economic Conference was also introduced by Senator Owen of Oklahoma. Other items include a Supreme Court naturalization ruling affecting Hindu citizenship and Senate moves on debt funding, child labor constitutional amendment, and ambassadorial nominations.
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Owen
Oklahon
le Suprema
Iimre
ludwara T+ unford
Enaessem
Ius Aesociate
Justine
Senate
Henry Ford
Senate Judiciary
Supreme Court
State Department
Hughes
Santiago
Chile
J Poindexter
Washington
Peru
Harding
John B. Henderson
Senate Public Buildings
Bailiezd Labor Board
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WAR Dept
Daniel J. Conners
Eleased Sacrament
Hughes & Chapman Co
Stratford Ave
Hoffman Yard
McGee, Yard
Flurrison
Dabeth- Levit
Tohn
Ann Ale Nerney Morgan
Sandy
St Peter's
Amin Morgan
PSP
Charles Sehruid
Winchester
Notige
Marlon Ite
Anna Turn
Prim Huth
Atre
Bridgeport Telegram
Catherine Matinedy
American Legion
State Armory
Rotters
Walon
Lei Min Elliot
Denmark
Dude
Elith
Mircos
Apel
Bridgepary
Ce’ Amerioa
Contra Street
Aremaple
Sisterhood of
Te Coneregation
Bnd Israel
Lark Avenue
Louie Ple
Aimericus
Mie Cokers
Nlanic
O. Co
Johnny
Abrtahiin Lodge
I ‘Tong
St Cerone
Stradford Avenue
Weidgeport
Order of Tae
Connecticut
Fesop
Noaxel
Hercules
Rasanin
St. Louis
Ted Lewis
Burning Sands
S. Flotilla
Brazil
Molly Darling
Columbians
Phil Ohman
Harry Reser
Popus
al Jalson
Lewis James
Eddie Cantor
Elliott Shaw
Nelson and Hart
Cohen
Joe Hayman
Pirouetta
Prince’s Orchestra
Espana
Columbia Orchestra
Mozart
Charles Hackett
Rachem
Mana-Zucca
Rosa Ponselle
Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Hahn
Barbara Manuel
Greenwich Witch
Frank Westphal
Irving Berlin
Music Box
Paul Specht
Kate
Birty
Paul Speck
Columbia Dance Orchestra
Mr. Gallagher
Mr. Shean
Paul Biese
Lewis and Cody
Guido Deiro
Nora Bayes
Edith Wilson
Johnny Dunn
Jazz Hounds
Velty Records
Angeling
de Darkies
Harry ‘Cg. Browne
Portland Cadets
Columbia Band
Harvard
Records
Robin Hood
Smith and DeKoven
J Stein So
Bullard
Oscar Seagle
Shannon Four
Capricietto
Mendelssohn- Burmester
H Biras
Musa
Lthrastate
Columbia New Process
Columbia Graphophone Company
New York
Ter-State Commerce Commission
Supreme C Court
Commission
Ike
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