Joint Trolley Hearing Set by P A Board for March Eleventh
Connecticut officials schedule a state capitol hearing in Hartford for March 11 at 7:20 am to review petitions from Ely Hartford New Haven New Britain Waterbury and Stamford seeking a fare reduction on state trolley lines. Mayors and city attorneys call for a united stand as Bridgeport faces a different fare ruling.
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Greenwich Protest Over Coroner's Verdict
About 200 residents near River Vale and Cus Cob Hayes sign petitions to Prosecuting Attorney Henry J White protesting the coroner J Phelen of Middgeport exonerating the death of Frederick Wester. The petition demands a full reconsideration of the ruling and accountability for the Stamford Hose death investigation.
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Coolidge To Speak Over Radio Today
President Coolidge will deliver his second White House radio address tomorrow night marking Washington's birthday. The speech will air on WEAF in New York and WCAP in Washington, following an invitation from the International Rotary Club. It will be a broad message directed to the American people.
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Sugar Robbery Leads to Jail Terms for Four Men
In a Criminal Superior Court decision yesterday Judge Allyn Brown sentenced Michael J. Kiley George Williams John Ferguson and Ernest Lawrence for stealing and selling 160 burlap sacks of granulated sugar from the National Grain Corporation on Water Street between October and December 1923. Williams received four months on each of three counts while Ferguson got the same on each count but with two months of the last suspended. Lawrence was jailed four months. Riley received one year with a suspended sentence and probation.
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Seven Warships to Be Launched at Once by Britain
London February 21 The Macdonald Government moves to push ahead with laying down five cruisers and two destroyers as soon as Parliament approves funding. Charles G Ammon, under secretary to the admiralty, announced in the House of Commons that the decision is now settled, while a separate plan for submarines depot ships and other items awaits Baldwin government action.
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High School Student Hurt in Fall at Gym
A high school student, Irank Barrett, 15, of 1305 Noble Avenue, suffered no deep facial wound after falling in the High Authour gymnasium yesterday morning. He received treatment at the Emergency Hospital and was sent home.
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Fit for a Queen Tales in a Fragmented Page
A garbled tale from Bridgeport Sunday Press hints at a royal theme with references to a queen, loyalty, and a doll, mentioning London and a captain. The OCR text is muddled, but suggests a historical or ceremonial context with fragmented names and locations.
Burnham Presses Mayor to Prove Padding Charge in Budget Fight
Burnham, head of the Board of Apportionment, urged Mayor Behrens and city officials to expose any padding or inflated requisitions. The group met with City Attorney DeLaney, Greenstein, Clerk Burdick, ex-tax chief Connor, and Auditor Keating to trim about 1 million from departmental budgets in a bid to lower the tax rate. John King has withdrawn active support as the grand list buildup proceeds.
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Arthur F. Connor
Bernard Keating
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Boy Hurts Sliding on Ice Involving Old Man Fainting
James Flaherty age 12 of S44 Wi jam street was treated at Emer wenty hospital and then St Vincent's hospital for a fracture of the right wrist lacerations to the face and possible head injuries after colliding with another boy while sliding Thomas Taylor age 14 was also taken to St Vincent's hospital after an incident near Liggets drug store on Main street with unspecified injuries.
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Father of Baby Marie Star Arrested on Juvenile Trading Claim
The father of the child star known as Baby Marie was arrested on a charge tied to the exhibition of juveniles for sale under theatrical tender laws. He was remanded with the bail set at 2,500 dollars.
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American Prelates to Be Made in March
Fragmentary OCR mentions two Catholic prelates to be consecrated in March at Cincinnati. Names appear garbled but reference to Bishop Lieyes of New York and a Tennessee event date. Overall unclear text limits full details.
Mellon praised as Hamilton's worthy successor in Bridgeport banquet
Rev Bartholow told about 400 Connecticut bankers at the Stratfield in Bridgeport that Andrew Mellon is a seer like Hamilton and that prosperity will come through capital from tax exempt securities. He urged bankers to consider deflation, gold and reparations with Mellon initiative guiding policy. The event opened with prayers, a welcome from Mayor Hebrens, and a toast to Calvin Coolidge.
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Germany to pay over a million in Lusitania claims
Washington reports the German government must pay about one million dollars in reparation for American losses from the Lusitania sinking. Judge Edwin B. Baker, umpire of the German-American mixed claims commission, announced the award covering the first group of claims. Eighty eight awards were issued, with property damage cases accruing five percent interest from May 7, 1915, and death cases from November 1, 1923.
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Arrest brothers with woman in robberies
Joseph and Alfred Florence of 248 East Main Arrest, with Mrs Martha Barrett, charged with breach of the peace pending investigation. Bonds $2,000 each. Police recovered valuable items including two watches a wrench a raincoat and linen from houses citywide. Florence brothers are chimney cleaners and painters. Barrett and Joseph Florence are married though not to each other.
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High School Debaters Lose To Hartford Opponents
Hinlgeport high school debating epam was defeated by Hartford Mah school teams last night in the first debate of the triangular contest conducted by the alma mater of Wesleyan university. The focal teen defended the affirmative side of the topic, that the best interests of New England will be served by a united ownership and operation of its railroads. The judges awarded the Hartford team the contest two to one. A second Hartford team debating On The Negative sale of Une sabe geet ti Newdstvem were also defeated.
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Longworth Offers a New Compromise on Tax Rates
Democrats balk at undistrbuted profits tax and back proposed changes to income and surtax rates. Longworth proposes lowering the normal rate for incomes under 4000 to 2 percent while keeping the six percent top rate and raising the surtax to 87.5 percent. The Garner plan passed 223 to 196 as Republicans maneuver for final passage amid returns and absences.
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Senator Greene’s Condition Improves Amid New Hope
Doctors issued a late bulletin saying Senator Greene’s condition showed improvement after a day of rest though a right side paralysis remains. Temperature later today was normal and he had nourishment, with optimism for recovery if the Vermont senator improves. A gun battle near a cafe last Friday prompted Representative Footer to introduce a House resolution making bootleggers in possession of firearms or other deadly weapons a felony.
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Holiday Railroad Travel Heaviest on Main Lines
Holiday travel on the railroad was heavy with travelers filling trains in and out of the city. Many business houses in New York offered workers a three day rest, extending through Sunday night. Extra trains ran and regular services added cars to accommodate the rush, with similar arrangements planned for tonight and Sunday night.
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Editor Dees Mutu Masa Obituary Notice
J Carpenter, author and literary editor, died today at his home. Born in North Attleboro in 1940, he had long associations with newspapers in Providence and Boston and spent the last twenty years focused on book reviews for the Boston area.
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Mabelle G Corey Engaged to Prince Luis Ferdinand
Paris dispatch says Mabelle Gilman Corey, former wife of William E. Corey, is engaged to Prince Luis Ferdinand, son of the Duca di Galliera and first cousin of King Alfonso of Spain. The Herald cites Mr Corey’s authority while Ferdinand reportedly refuses to confirm the engagement.
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Local debates mix with crime cases and civic moves
Local news spans the apportionment board’s push for a new hire dog approach, rail consolidation talks in New Haven, and a father Dahme murder motive probe. Investigators may join state efforts. Knights of Columbus promote education, and a new gym opens. Holiday rail travel spikes as Bridgeport men face jail terms for sugar robbery. postal clerks push salary resolutions at a convention. Greenwich petitions oppose coroner verdict. tax actions, hearings, and political battles unfold statewide.
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Lovers' quarrel sparked Japanese political crisis in Nagoya
A jealous farmer named Daruse triggered a national crisis by derailing logs and trucks on a railway near Nagoya on January 21. The act hastened the dissolution of the Imperial Diet, while a stormy Diet session ended with fist fights and water hurled at officials.
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Attorney General Daugherty Warns Senate on Oil Report
In a public open letter, Attorney General Daugherty denounces insinuations and falsehoods as he defends his Cabinet tenure. He says his opponents threaten public reputation and pledges to counter attacks unless proven with evidence. Senator Pepper notes the letter after urging President Coolidge to retire Daugherty.
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Dock Strikers Debate Settlement Agreement
London reports a near end to the dock workers strike as final talks may continue. Wages agreed to rise in two steps with a June first effective date, and a no reprisals pledge. Delegates adjourned without a firm verdict as divisions persist among regions including London Hull Manchester and Liverpool.
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