Record of Decrees Flood Fairfield Court Docket
The Fairfield County Superior Court reports over 200 divorces in six months with 298 decrees granted since September. Judge Curtis and others consider this an all time peak as 21 uncontested cases await next week. Multiple decrees issued yesterday with several name changes and custody awards noted for various couples from Bridgeport and surrounding towns.
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Superior Court
Palfield County
Watrimanual Shipwoeks
Howard J. Curtis
Curtin Wit
Criminal Superior Court
Banks
John ©. Keeler
Anage Banks
Alparto D. Rorabuzk
Pankswert
Nellie Barlow Allen
Gridge
Albert Allen
Noellie
Barlow
William E. Brower
Nepy
Canaan
Minnie
Searles Brower
Wilton
Fjorenes Gertrude Rusgrove Meyn
Meyn
Minor Jennings
Walter H. Jennings
Fairfield
Yais
Tes
Anne Salley Carney
New Hatem
Edward FP. Carney
Ridgeport
Sher
Frank Lenin
Dover
Josephine Seliis
Frank Wasehis
Veronika
Mary Wurst
Beidreport
Huan Turat
Polumanty
Juliyn Keeler
Bridgeport
Lesek
Arik
Sovente Tradox
Brooklyn
Stratford
Dener
Waback
Sera Epport
Judse
A. T. Rine
Relihan
Kemewiel
Bridgenerropere
of Bridgeport Redries
P. Wydvetaan
Part Lagresen
Sutyou
Civovet Williams
Idzenert
Wirlin Shirley
Atabirdad
Government Supervision Over Packing Industry Urged
Senator Greana of North Dakota urged increased federal oversight of the packing industry in the Senate. The Kenyon Kendriel bill proposes a Federal Livestock Commission to supervise packers, livestock markets, and repackers, with packers barred from handling non livestock products and territorial sales restrictions to prevent monopolies. The measure also requires rapid disclosure after passage and restricts ownership interests in stockyards.
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Greana
N. Dakota
Washington
Ted
Senate
Republicass
North Dakota
Kenyon-Kendriel
Curb on Americanization Work Angers Bridgeport Mayor
Debate swirls over Bridgeport board of apportionment denying 13942 for Americanization efforts. Mayor Wilson declined comment, but unofficial sources say he disapproves. Since 1919 the program has reached 30000 foreign born residents and organized 29 artisan classes, aiding many to naturalize and vote, with help from hospitals, churches, and numerous local groups.
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Wilson
Board of Apportionment
Bridgeport
Tipbert Yi. Bradley
Tha Torelmm
Oy Yolun— Tee
Wommen
America
Board of Education
Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts
Council of Jewish Women
Nubile Library
American Red Cross
Community Service Commission
Manufacturers’ Association
Attleamuc
Bridgefort
St. Vincent's Hospital
Victim of apoplexy at Hippodrome theater
Mrs Sewell of 258 Trewitt Avenue collapsed during a moving picture show at the Hippodrome last night and died before a physician could help. Her two young children, both under ten, were at her side.
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Hippodrome
Sewell
Trewitt
Gas main break blamed on earth and freezing weather
A gas main rupture on Railroad Avenue near the sewer trench trapped residents and caused evacuations. Ralph J. Mungen of the gas company cited coarse earth, surface water, and freezing as the likely causes, with gas seeping into homes after following the service line. Several injured were treated and taken to St Vincent’s hospital, with expected discharge pending complication checks.
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Railroad Avenue
Lee
Wordin Avenue
Bridgeport Gay Company
Railroad Avenué
Ralph J. Mungen
Mr. Mungon Sais
Stalion
Avencome
Aseruc
St. Vincent's Hospital
J. A. Masmvell
Kos
John Taya
Puja Wendel
Michael
Thomas
Margaret
St St. Vincents Hospital
Letter Urges Ending Turkish Rule in Europe
A 114 clergy members dispatch a plea to the Secretary of State Polk urging that all Turkish influence end in Europe and that the great Church of the Jinny Whadow be secured for rightful Christian uses.
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Boston
Lo Aating
Polk
Europe
Bridgeport Fathers and Sons Banquet Promotes Understanding
Bridgeport boys and their fathers attended a Father and Son Week banquet at the Stratfield to strengthen parent child ties. Speakers included Mayor Wilson and Rev. Wallace G. Petty of New York, with Lavery as presiding toastmaster and other local figures offering remarks on father son relationships.
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Stratfield
Rev. W. C. Petty
New York
Mayor
Bridgeport
Stracield
Mayor Wilson
Albert TE. Lavery
Wallace G. Petty
William Woreer
Nev
G. Herbert Ekina
Brewe Olby
Joly Fang
Pettr'a
Betty
Treaty Factions Clash Over Delay in Ratification
Washington dispatch reports bitter blame for the peace treaty deadlock in the Senate as irreconcilables press leaders to drop ratification. Hitchcock asserts Democrats compromised while Republicans deny it, amid claims of bipartisan conference failures and possible votes on article ten reservations.
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Washington
Senate
Agro Whicn Aida
Houbtless
Barah
Taaho
League of Nations
Niagara
McKellac
Tonnemiuc
Cnnforces
Hitchcock
Lodge
Senatora
Lenroot
Congress
Bryan OMatla primary ballot bid in Nebraska
Circulated positions across Nebraska seek to place Witlant Tenulers Bryan on the Democratic primary ballot for the national convention. If Bryan accepts, he cannot be a presidential candidate in Nebraska since the name may appear twice on the ballot.
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Omatla
Roh
Nebraska
Witlant Tenulers Bryan
Bryan
Webzaska
House to regulate hours amendment fails in House
The Boston report notes the House of Representatives rejected a measure to amend the federal Constitution granting Congress power to regulate hours at work. The vote stood 124 to 32 in favor of the amendment's defeat, reflecting opposition to federal control over hours.
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Boston
Fen
House of Representatives
Wilson denies re made a pact with Britain on fleet
Wilson flatly denies in a formal communication to the Senate any agreement with British officials regarding disposition of the ex German fleet. He says there was no understanding about sale or handling of the ships and that the information answers the Senate inquiry. A tentative Paris agreement suggested Germany would get credit before reparations for any surplus value, but title to ships would remain with the United States.
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Associated Press
Washington
Meb
Freuigeht Wilson
Senate
Iners
Shipalne Board
Congress
United States
Great Britain
Wilson
Brandeges
Connecticut
Paris
Germany
Commerce Committee
Senator Tones
Republian
Shipping Board
Anc
Congress Snail
Marina Caryarites
John Barton Payne
Stevens
Ce ‘Cipping Board
District Supreme Court
ASO Data
Bailey
Wollkert Randolph Hearst
Iionerion
Aratnet de Poaru
Plac
Fae
Payne
tani@ht ag
Senate Non Amerce
Nfunerion
Whilan R. Hearst
Imide
Miny
Prewnlee Lloyd~ Y
Washington reaction to President Wilson’s Adriatic reply
Washington officials report satisfaction as President Wilson’s note to Entente premiers nears delivery. Acting Secretary Polk studies the formal version, with hopes it clarifies American position. Allies may publish the note later if British French and Italian governments approve.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Polk
State Department
Davis Advocates Cautious Yet Open Anglo American Treaty Ties
John W. Davis, the American ambassador, spoke to the Oxford University British American club arguing for the present treaty making powers of the United States. He compared British and American methods and urged steady, prudent testing of each alliance while praising open debate and the avoidance of secret treaties.
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Oxford
John W. Davis
Oxford University
British American Club
Davis
Georgia Democrats to ask Hoover stance on ballot
Georgia Democrats will seek Hoover’s position on qualifying for the April presidential preferential primary ballot. A subcommittee rule requires avowed Democrats to appear on ballots. petitions have been prepared and the committee secretary was instructed to contact Hoover for confirmation.
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Georgia
Hoover
Atlanta
Bob
Forbert Hoover
Ingsrude Ca
Influenza Deaths Fall as Epidemic Wanes
Health officials report four influenza deaths and 23 new cases raising total to 1,761. Officials caution the trend may include occasional upticks but no sustained rise is seen, with two pneumon ia and one others listed among recent fatalities. The decline follows a record low of flu deaths and a sharp drop in pneumonia deaths.
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Avace
Charo Wera
da Brown
Jack Johnson to Return to U S and Surrender
Jack Johnson the former heavyweight champion will leave Mexico City for the United States next Thursday to surrender to federal authorities in the Mann Act case. He tells Heraldo de Mexico he expects leniency and aims to regain the title by fighting Jack Dempsey.
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Lardeo
Tex
Jack Johnson
Mexico City
United States
Caicasa
Cas
Heraldo de Mexico
Johnson Ie
Johnson
Jack Denmaey
Training Legislation Moves in House War Panel
The House military committee approved a universal training plan by a narrow vote, setting July 1, 1921 as the start date. Opponents forecast a Senate battle as the measure proceeds, with government funding highlighted by a Nitro plant aid package and related materials.
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Wash Lygton
United Sites
House Military Committee
House
Senate
Washington
Nitro
W. Va
Graham
Leaders in House Rally For Anil Bill Contest
In Washington today both sides set for a big railroad re organization bill fight tomorrow with pledges of support and opposition. Rayburn urged adoption of the conference report while Blanton denounced labor and cautioned votes against passage. The debate centered on party lines with hopes of Democratic backing and some Republican opponents.
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Anil Bill
Associated Preen
Washington
Jahor
Republlicania
Blanton
Labor
Oly Vonca
Rouse
Rayburn
Texas
Commerce
Forth
Amdy
Cleston
Rayourn Ders
Samuel Gompcort
Trayburn
Alfred P. ‘Phom
Booze Gone From America Sends Central Europeans Home
Geneva report from February notes thousands of Poles, Czechoslovaks, and Jugoslavs who had settled in the United States are returning to their home countries. Many cite high taxes or homesickness. others seek to benefit from favorable exchange rates. Swiss cafes report a mild whiskey-like concoction selling at high prices as a novelty.
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Geneva
Fed
America
Switzerland
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INROW
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Britain
U. S
Adriatic
Versailes
London
Jugo Slawa
Italy
Avowei Tener
Maine
Fonmer
Jack Dempsey
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Dublin
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