Leaders forecast sales tax boost to finance soldiers bonus
Republican leaders on the House Ways and Means committee forecast a sales tax to fund the soldier bonus. The plan would apply to wholesalers and jobbers with manufacturers exempted, while some members debate making it apply to manufacturers. Treasury Secretary Mellon will testify, and the committee aims to report a bonus bill with a sales tax.
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Trinity College Hit by New Mystery Blaze
Hartford story reports Trinity College hit by a mystery fire in the Latin room of Sonbury Hall. A student and staff extinguished the blaze with minor damage. police investigate as possible arson amid a string of fires at the college.
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Sinn Fein to Decide on Treaty Stand at Dublin Convention
The Dublin convention opens as Eamon De Valera and his allies press for Irish independence and international recognition. More than 2,000 delegates, possibly 2,600 total, arrive for a one day meeting at Mansion House to vote on the treaty stance with recording arrangements and possible late results.
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Miske Edges Roper to Claim Philadelphia Heavyweight Win
Billy Miske defeated Captain Bon Ray in Chicago to claim a heavyweight bout in Philadelphia. Roper was disqualified on fouls as the referee ruled the match.
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Paul Heavyweight
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Renteram Cheng
Rhe Ani
Fledow's Ruler Urges Obedience To Law Of Lard
Bridgeport Elks hosted a 300 strong statewide gathering last night in Bridgeport celebrating the lodge’s 26th and 6th birth anniversaries. Grand Exalted Ruler William Mountain and other officers attended as Lamwrence Gallagher led the head table. Members from New York and Milford to Norwalk and Ansonia joined the event with Rev. James Led and Rev. John Landric present.
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James Led
Milford
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Tames Smith
Ansonia
J. Irving Eyington
Nor Walk
Edward C. Buckingham
Willam P. Wirk
T ¥. Cummingn
Charles W. Hinman
ARREST FORECAST IN TAYLOR MYSTERY SAGA
Los Angeles Feb 28 officials forecast an arrest today in the William Desmond Taylor slaying mystery. A man suspected may hold key facts to fasten the crime while a bank account with $18.90 left from $8,000 deposits prompts Public Administrator Bryson to seek bank records. Taxicab driver Daniel McShea claimed to be missing but was ruled out after questioning at Central police station.
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Murder suspect freed through use of drug in Dallas
A murder suspect named Smith, described as a negro, was freed after a court ruled he did not know the victim and declared he was 18. In court today he faced two accusers. the proceedings involved an alleged drug influence and expert testimony to determine truthfulness.
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OKeefe Predicts Treaty Will Win Says OKeefe
Panek O Keefe announced that the treaty will prevail tomorrow amid broader support. He stated De Valera and his followers will face defeat as the country backs the treaty and unity.
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State Troopers Quell Strike Riot Amid City Turmoil
Providence dispatch reports state troopers deployed to quell a strike riot after officials were surrounded in the Ponting district. Windows smashed, telegraph lines cut, and arson feared as Gov. Sansonel ordered cavalry to action and mobilization at Battery 13 amid preparations for artillery support.
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Five Cent Fare To Be Continued After March
Public Commission official Richard H. Fman stated the five cent fare will continue past March 13 as testing ends. Bridgeport Norwalk notices will shift to a three for a quarter token system while the commission considers transfers and pricing.
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Aldermen vote to keep Linwood Ave open for traffic at all hours
The Board of Aldermen approved by 14 to 8 to keep Linwood Avenue open for vehicles around the clock between Worth and Laure avenues. Debates touched on school commutes for Junioredshea and Maplewood pupils and potential impacts on nearby neighborhoods. Committee actions included funding questions and requests to shift some enforcement and maintenance powers to public works and education boards.
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President Won't Give Senate Data On Conference Pacts
Harvey pledges adoption as he notes U S stance on Washington Conference treaties. Speech at Pilgrim Society dinner in London cites sacrifices and gains from disarmament, arguing U S generosity and credit for postwar reconstruction and economic shifts.
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Boy Kidnapped by Father Sparks Police Aid Request
Mrs Alma Deloris of 18 Prospect Street sought Boston police assistance after her 10 year old son Christopher vanished while playing in the street Sunday morning. Police say the mother planned to prosecute for child abduction as a possible crime and are reviewing the case for further action.
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Fage Delaney to Meet Joe Egan on March 3
The article notes a March 3 meeting between Fage Delaney and Joe Egan. It mentions fall River venue and related preliminary match details with references to a lightweight bout and local contenders.
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Joe Egan
Home Damaged By Fire In Stratford
A fire damaged a home at 41 Liberty Street, Stratford, after a stove overheated while clothes were drying. Neighbors reported smoke rising from the residence and the fire department responded, causing an estimated loss of 100 dollars.
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Finance committee dispute stalls Salvation talks in Washington
In Washington on February 20, Republicans from Bennie Finance committee and the House Ways and Means committee debated tacit Salvation principles at a three hour conference. No concrete result emerged as discussions aimed to forward a possible compromise.
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Secretary Hughes Faces Senate Probe on Four Power Treaty
Secretary Hughes, the sole U.S. official privy to the drafting secrets of the four power treaty, will be summoned by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to explain the treaty and the rationale for the alliance with France Japan and England. The panel approved a resolution after President Harding stated he had no information, though Hughes will be unavailable on his Bermuda vacation until month’s end.
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Bermuda
Stratford Factioned Clash Over Town Manager and Recreation Board
In Stratford Fel. 24 special charges at two meetings reveal a fierce push by the old political machine to oust Town Manager Hunter and dismantle the recreation program. Alderman Hogan seeks to abolish the recreation board, shifting duties to the Park Department, while supporters argue for expanded, municipally supervised play and welfare programs amid unemployment pressures. Final action expected at upcoming Common Council session.
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State Officials Pay Last Tribute To Hall
STATE OFFICIALS PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO HALL SOUTH WILTINGTON Feb 2 The ceremony featured remarks by Senator Williar H Hall president and attended by business and industrial leaders. Prayers were offered at 1 o clock by Rev Larl W Darmw followed by memorial services at the Billers Stewnortal church presided by Rev William Arnold Shanklin and assisted by Rev Wiltare WV Allen. Burial was in the Mall Standenm In SVE Ingtan Cemetery. Many prominent Republicans and state leaders attended the service.
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Three Killed When Auto Runs Into Gas
Worth Texas area reports a fatal crash near Desdemona when a car struck a fuel leak and ignited gas causing an explosion. The victims include Euler Worth a petroleum worker, and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Belly and their six year old daughter. The fire burned through the night, with the wreckage in an oil field area near the shell hole.
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Stamford Girl Dies in Auto Accident Injury
Regina Kenny of Stamford Connecticut, 18, died in Hackensack hospital from a fractured skull after a car struck and overturned. She was riding with her aunt when the accident occurred near Stamford.
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President Refuses Records on Four Power Treaty Talks
President Harding told Senators he cannot provide records of confidential four power Pacific treaty negotiations. He stated no records existed and that revealing informal discussions would be incompatible with public interests and international negotiation norms. The letter spurred debate in the Foreign Relations Committee over accountability and secrecy.
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Kent
Edith Kelly Gould's Divorce Appeal Denied in New York
Justice Mullan denies Edith Kelly Gould an order to vacate a Paris decree and dismisses the divorce action with costs. He notes she may have said her defense, but finds no meritorious case and says she would not relinquish her honor by coercing her former husband.
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