Bridgeport bond issues approved by General Assembly
Five Bridgeport bonding measures totaling 1.35 million dollars win approval under rules suspension. Bonds cover Echoal school addition, sewers, library, street extensions, and East Washington bridge. Remaining bonds await next week decision with Yellow Millridge deferred two weeks.
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Fairfield
Wife Deserter Brought Back For City Court Hearing
Edward Parnaud of 136 Sherman Street Providence RI was brought to the city by selectives on wife support charges and held on 300 bond to face City court. Joseph Stavola of Stratford, accused as an auto battery thief, was arrested last night and held on 200 bond for City court proceedings.
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Kang
Hold Up Men Rob Newtown Store Of $25
Four masked robbers entered Martin J Gallagher's store at around ten o'clock and stole the register totaling 25 dollars. They held customers Franc Lies Allen Beardsley and John 8B Blake at gunpoint and fled. Sheriff Morris D Beers and Constable Frederik Lockwood investigated. two men were arrested but no connection established to the robbers.
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Morris D Beers
Frederik Lockwood
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Carroll
Hair Seal Caught in the Sound at New Haven Exhibit
A 25 pound hair seal was caught in the net of John Bassett a fisherman from Montauk Long Island and landed after a lively encounter. The mammal was exhibited today and marks the first sighting in years in the Sound according to fishermen.
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New Haven
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King Attacks Invasion and Promises Battle at Banquet
John Y King denounces foreigners and tax dodgers at the Remington Foremen’s association mid winter banquet. He calls Stratford a corporation city and asserts business must not run government. Other speakers note prosperity ahead as new officers are elected and a mallet is humorously presented to William Ashcroft.
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State police seize liquor hidden in piano in Milford
Westport barracks police seized 31 gallons of grain alcohol from a piano and a truck load in Milford. The Kelly brothers of Syringfield owned the hooch. Anthony Marra of Brooklyn and David Duthgas of Springfield were arrested and held on bonds. they will appear in court Saturday morning. The haul included cans and packages totaling 31 gallons.
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Onfeisle
King George Shows Much Improvement
King George shows marked improvement in illness after doctors report. bulletin notes steady progress throughout the day and physicians anticipate continued recovery.
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North Carolina kills anti Darwin theory move
A resolution to oppose teaching Darwinian evolution in North Carolina schools was presented in the General Assembly. A man, defending the anti evolution stance, was killed in the House clash over the issue, prompting debate on education policy and religious beliefs.
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Tuday
Bills to restrict drug stores draw big Capitol opposition
Hartford February 19—Legislature faces fierce pushback as bills aimed at limiting licensed pharmacists and druggists meet a chorus of opposition from pharmaceutical boards, wholesalers, and public health officials. Critics call measures unconstitutional and say reform targets a bootlegging druggists problem amid a post Prohibition surge in new stores.
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Legiala
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United States
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Connecticut
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Avor
Wine Cellar Rumor Triggers Hewlitt Home Invasion
William Hewlitt's Ashley Street residence became the target after a rumor of a hidden wine cellar reached the assailant. Loomis, 27, admitted breaking in, loading a potato sack with a dozen bottles, and escaping. The liquor had been stolen from Loomis's cache and a second attempt occurred before arrest with accomplice Isward Johnson. Loomis was sentenced to six months in jail for breaking in and attempted burglary. the case details reflect the surrounding commentary by States Attorney William Ho Comley.
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Ashley Street
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Bridgeport
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William Ho Comley
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Chater
Witness Against Levy Cleared of Liquor Charge
Henry J Sayler of Golden Wd Streets testified in the prosecution of Jacob Levy of Westport in Criminal Superior Court yesterday. Judge Christopher Tl Aver noted Snyder's testimony helped show Levy as the purchasing agent and backer in a large liquor traffic scheme, while State's Attorney Comey argued Snyder already served 40 days and urged leniency to secure conviction.
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Westport
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Comey
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Mik Ge
M.ttion
Connecticut Leads in Curing Tuberculosis Report Declares
The Connecticut Tuberculosis commission tells the General Assembly that the state leads in curing tuberculosis and urges more experts and larger fireproof facilities for sanatoria. It highlights the Niantic Seaside sanatorium and calls for land and funding to expand Hartford Shelton and Norwich institutions.
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General Assembly
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Anderson Mer Accused Of Helping Republicans
A chaotic meeting of the Twelfth Ma tries Democratic club ended in threats and a mass brawl as allegations of party affiliation surfaced. Leo O Loughlin led a resolution to expel and reelect amid disorder, with Com missioner Anderson restoring order and a new election date set for March.
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Norwalk Skipper and Crew Saved in New York Harbor
Four men were reported missing after the tugboat R J Moran, owned by Cahill Towing, ran aground in East River near the Battery and 39th Street. Three companions were rescued by boats from the Redman Wanamaker ferry, while Captain George Sjoland of South Norwalk and two crew members were rescued. The four missing men lived in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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South Nairwalk
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War veteran directs a life saving campaign says Sunday Post
The article profiles a seasoned fighter who fought Indians on the western plains in early conflicts, served in the Spanish American War, was captured by Japan in the Russo-Japanese crisis, and played an active role in World War I. Now directing a campaign focused on preserving life and health, the piece notes no bloodshed in the current actions but emphasizes human risk.
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Hunger Striker Breaks Fast in New York Tenement
Mrs Margaret Budlong ended her hunger strike after a week in a locked 11th floor apartment with food only by milk. A physician aided the effort but she remained a voluntary prisoner, while detectives allegedly refused a preferred milk brand. Shirts fluttered from the window as onlookers gathered below.
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Margaret Budlong
Milton J Budlong
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Army
Pioneer agent in North End growth dies at 17
Patrick H. Ryan aged 17, longtime North End real estate operator who helped develop the area near St Vincent’s Hospital and North Bridgeport, died at his home on Wednesday. A brass worker turned broker, he was a 30 year resident of the city and a member of Knights of Columbus. Funeral services set for 8 00 AM from M J Gannon Undertaking and St Patrick’s Church with burial in St Mihiel.
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Army officer 45 kills his invalid parents and self
In Calsco Iowa on February 14 ex Lieutenant Colonel William B H Dunn 45 confessed to killing his parents Mi and Mia Dunn and then taking his own life. The 73 year old father cared for his ill wife while Dunn cited their suffering and his desire to end their pain as motive. The confession noted cancer and invalidism and claimed the act was for their own good.
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General Mitchell to Remain Amid Reprimand Speculation
Reports from Washington claim General Mitchell may be retained while a looming reprimand is debated by the House Aircraft Committee. The controversy centers on views of war department policy and possible reappointment, with officials denying prior knowledge of any presidential action.
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Catt Abandons National Politics To Focus On Peace
Miami Feb 19 Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt announced she would abandon national politics to devote her efforts to abolish war. She said the change of war and the reluctance people show in abandoning the belief that it is inevitable has convinced her it is her duty to fight as hard as she can to insure peace.
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Beardsley Street Raid Finds Beer at Otton Cottont Home
Police recover a quantity of beer during a raid at Otton Cottont of 141 Beardsley Street. He is held at the Second Precinct and released on $300 bond in City Court this morning.
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Beardsley
Immigrants Rise in Canada From United States
Ottawa reports rising U S immigration to Canada with 1922 entries at 3 733, 1923 at 20 507, and 1924 at 16 328, according to the House committee hearing.
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Canada
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DIES ON HOARD BOVE NEW YORK 1en 19 Sc piches
Warren McKean Downs of heart disease died aboard the steamer Lapland, according to a Naples cable dispatch received today. The report notes the incident occurred while in transit near New York.
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Vassar Considers Ban on Historic Daisy Chain Event
Vassar seniors discuss ending the daisy chain at commencement week in March. Alumni and faculty call the publicity intense and unharmonious with college aims, labeling the pageant a beauty contest and proposing formal action.
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Domparente Aid
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Field cleared for Tilson as leader of House majority
Washington February 19 A New Jersey representative Lehlibach withdrew his candidacy for Republican House leader in the West Congress. His managers said the action aimed at harmony. If Ohio's current leader Lo soith joins, Lehlibach would be replaced by Ison of Connecticut as a standing candidate for leader. He had Longworth support and was acceptable to many members most in contention for speaker.
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