Legislature Hearings Accelerate 1927 General Assembly
Hartford Feb 20 CAP White leaders aim to fast track lawmaking in the 1927 General Assembly as hearings proceed amid slow overall activity. Only one act became law. 22 bills and several resolutions move through committees toward adjournment before June 8, with hearings due to finish by May 1.
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General Assembly
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Averill
Umit
Edward F. Mall
New Britain
Appropriations Committee
Cities and Boroughs
Judiciary
Robert J. Smith
Manchester
Grimale
Hamder
Shelton
Senate
Amen BE. Cannon
Windsor Locks
Sloan's Liniment Relief Letter Prompts Reader Feedback
A letter testifies to Sloan's Liniment easing rheumatism and muscular pain. The writer claims sleeping better and being able to work with less discomfort after using the product. The note emphasizes quick nerve numbness relief and easy application. The ad asserts a 35 cent price and no “sapsorbs” use.
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Sloan
Five Bridgeport men seek return of licenses this week
Five Bridgeport men will appear Friday at the County Court house to show cause why their automobile operator licenses should be returned after suspension by Commissioner Robbins Stoeckel. Named are Robert Campbell of Fairfield Avenue and William Graham of Fifth Street. Also listed are Nashun Weeks, Dominis Dienova, Joseph Janovich Jr, William Wadviamis, Earnest Gondreau, Vincent Mata, Benjamin Washburn, William Doll and Patrolt, with hearings to determine financial responsibility for those involved in accidents and licenses held in Stratford, Danbury, Bethel and other nearby towns.
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County Court House
Robbins
Stoeckel
Robert D. Campbell
Fairfield Avenue
Campbell
William RR. Graham
Fifth Street
A. Hall
R. F
Waltingfore
Nashun i
Hickory Street
Manor
Dominis Dienova
Midison Avenue
Joseph J. Janovich, Jr
Orchard Treet
Wiliam A. Wadviamis
Oakland Street
Atritford
Earnest J. Gondreau
Barsivr Avenue
Stratford
Aeving
Vincent Mata
Matin Street
Danbury
Benjamin H. Washburn
F. TD
Bethel
Liuor
William V. Doll
Saseu Fill
Patr
Olt
Friends Celebrate Jane McNamara Birthday at Home
Mrs. Paul J. McNamara hosted a Thursday party at 181 Whitney Avenue for her daughter Jane's fourth birthday. Present were Marion and Pilly McCarthy, Rita, Margaret, Mary, Walter and Warren Amiden, Dorothy Connell, John and Jane McNamara, Francis Gallagher, Ann Connell, Mrs. William Amiden, Mrs. Chris O'Brien, Mrs. William McCarthy and Paul McNamara.
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Whitney Avenue
Jan
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Pilly McCarthy
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Margaret
Mary
Walter
Warren Amiden
Dorothy Connell
John
Jane McNamara
Francis Gallagher
Ann Connell
William Amiden
Chris O’brien
William McCarthy
Paul McNamara
Hartford Cop Suspended After Raid At Suspected House
Federal report notes Frank Mercer found in raided Hartford home at 30 Feath Prospect. Mercer suspended by Lt. John Henry as Frances Cucckankie, 29, faces liquor law violation charges. Raid led by Sgt. Martin Kohn with officers Henson Quinn and others from state attorney office.
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Fed
Frances Cucckankie
Telceman
Frank Mercer
John Henry
Martin Kohn
Ty Pulleoemen Henson and
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Byener
Do Wiisley
Attar
Mercer
Judge Shapiro Elected Head of Church Forum
Judge Joseph G. Shapiro was elected president of the United Church Forum succeeding Senator Samuel C. Shaw who had led the body for eight years. He pledged a non secular, non political approach to boost community character and morals. New officers and a long list of directors for 1927 28 were also named including Rev Dr William Har vice president Carroll and Grace L. Wtreasurer Richard W Cop intant and Henry W Barritt.
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Joseph G. Shapiro
Forum of the United Church
Samuel C. Shaw
Forum
Shamiro
William Harvice
Carroll
DI. Kilpatrick
Fawin Cooper
Grace LL. W
Richard Ww
Cop Intant
Henry W. Barritt
Samuel Shaw
Elmer Beardsley
Vrink D. Bell
Accused lottery ticket seller fails to raise bail
Ralph W. Pride, 30, of 57 Henry Street, New Slaven, was arrested Saturday night after more than 2000 Imperial Double Action lottery tickets were found in his possession. He remained at police headquarters unable to post a $2000 bail. Officers say he distributed tickets to local storekeepers after a week of investigation.
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Ralph W. Pride
Henry Street
New Slaven
Tie
Miss Rose Bernstein to Wed Leon Sherman
Miss Rose Bernstein and Leon Sherman plan marriage in New York at the Municipal Building. The couple, both with Russian origins, list Stamford and New York addresses and are connected to families led by Abraham and Sara Sherman and Samuel and Sara Bernstein. The wedding date is set for February 27.
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Leon Sherman
Jean Sherman
Lafayette Street
Stamford
Misa Rose Hernstein
West 110Th Street
Dined & Mare Tinge Hcense Ab
New Fork Eny
Mr. Sherman
Russia
Abraham and
Sara Sherman
Miss Bernstein
Samuel and
Sara Bernstein
Negro Race Must Be Understood Plea At Meeting
Mea Elizabeth Ross Haynes of the National Board of W. C. A. spoke at a service on Golden Hill Street about understanding the Negro race. The address urged addressing relations with respect and ending toleration and exclusion. Miss Emma Eames discussed the Common Task and songs by the Golden Hill Street chorus and the Phyllis Whitley chorus highlighted the program.
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Mea
Elizabeth Ross Haynes
National Board of ¥. W. GC. A
W. A
Golden Hill Street
Emma Eames
Golden Hhs Street
Phyllis Whitley
Walsh Seeks Mandatory Testimony Before Federal Bodies
Senator Walsh of Montana introduced a bill to compel witnesses to testify before federal grand juries or courts. If testimony could incriminate, the witness could not refuse, and no later prosecution could result from that testimony. It was referred to the judiciary committee for consideration.
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Washington
Walsh
Montana
Juanita Tiansen III Retreats From Illness After Surgery
In Los Angeles February 20 Juanita Tiansen III and partner Hansin noted motion picture actress undergoing yesterday for appeal relating, reports say she rests easily. Her physician T. Kohlhase said recovery remains barring unforeseen events as she improves.
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Logos Angeles
Juanita
Hansin
Actre
T. TH. Kohlhase
Health and Diet Advice on Appetite and Nourishment
The article argues true hunger differs from craving for tasty foods, noting condiments overstimulate taste buds and lead to overconsumption. It warns toxins from excess intake cause discomfort and disease, urges honest self assessment of energy needs, and advises eating less of better quality food to restore balance and health.
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Hhmaall
Celebrities Slip Up With Unique Quizzes Exposed
Charles Estcourt Jr reviews a Viking Press volume Ask Me Another that poses forty quizzes about famous football stars and other public figures. The piece highlights misattributions and errors by readers and notes the book’s witty, ironic tone.
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David Kinley
University of Illinois
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Hotel Destroyer Obliterates Griswold House
Westbrook February 20 A P unknown origin fire yesterday leveled the Griswold House a summer hotel owned by Mrs H A Griswold of Hartford on Relstone Avenue The loss was estimated at 12000 dollars
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Griswold
H. A. Griswold
Hartford
Relstone Avenue
Railroad Mediator Dies After Operation at GWU Hospital
Hywel Davies, a member of the railway board of mediation, died here following an operation at George Washington University Hospital.
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Washington
Hywel Davies
Railway Board
George Washington University Hospital
Ex-Senator Willard Saulsbury Dies in Delaware
Former U S Senator Willard Saulsbury died at his Wilmington home of heart disease at sixty six. He had suffered heart trouble since a trip to his Maine summer home three years ago. Survived by widow May Du Pont, funeral Wednesday with interment at Dover. The Saulsbury family long dominated Delaware politics supplying three U S Senators. Willard Saulsbury Jr born April 17 1861 in Georgetown Del.
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Maine
May DuPont
Dover
Delaware
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EM Saulsbury
Georgetown
Washington
Delaware Senator Saulbury A Storied Legal Politi cal Life
A biographical sketch recounts Senator Saulsbury of Delaware from his boyhood aspirations to a career in law and politics. It notes his education at private schools and the University of Virginia, law practice with Victor DuPont, leadership in the Democratic Party, multiple Senate bids, and service as president pro tempore. It covers his 1912 election, 1916 defeat, roles in national committees, convention delegacies, and post Senate work in Wilmington and Washington. He married Mary du Pont in 1896. they had no children.
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United States
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Richard R. Kenney
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Wilmington
Washington
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Victor du Pont
Belgium and Sweden seal peace pact after royal marriage
Stockholm reports Sweden and Belgium vow never to go to war over any issue including vital interests and national honor. Foreign Minister Lotaren notes arbitration methods similar to those with Czecho Slovakia. War is outlawed in northern Europe though treaties remain with Denmark and Finland.
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Rikadag
Eliel Lotaren
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Aimee Semple McPherson Declares Likes Radio Over Operators
New York report details Aimee Semple McPherson addressing a packed Glad Tidings tabernacle amid snow. She links her work with radio but says she dislikes operators, recounting her evangelistic rise from Mongolia to Los Angeles and Angelus Temple. She notes thousands converted and a rush of interest in revival services, with plans to campaign in Rochester next Tuesday morning.
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Thiongs
Aimee Semple McPherson
Write
Brand
Falathi
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Angelus Temple
Los Angeles
Ile Poms
Thosands
Mr. McPherson
Toour Town
Rovert Semple
Marrhal
Chicago
China
Loberia Star Semple
United States
England
Ireland
Wals
Europe
Australia
Canada
Severe northeast storm disrupts Portland transport
A fierce northeast storm, among the worst this winter, battered Portland early today with winds up to 35 miles per hour and subzero temperatures. Trains of the B Railroad suffered delays, and service was disrupted as conditions persisted.
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