Widening of Main Street Urged by City Engineer
City Engineer James A. McElvay urged widening Main Street from Golden Hill to State Street by five feet on each side, detailing a plan with a ten foot building line and staged damages over years. He warned the project would cost millions if done all at once, and proposed gradual widening to forty feet roadway and fifteen foot sidewalks.
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Golden Hill
State Streets
James A. McElvay
Common Council
Englinesr McElroy
Main Street
Congress Street
Bridgeport
City Hall Employees Win Salary Increases After Stormy G.O.P. Caucus
Republican aldermen in a two hour meeting approved broad pay raises for city officials and staff in the municipal building after a tense caucus. The panel increased pay for the tax commissioner, city engineer, city treasurer, building inspector, city clerk and several clerical and supervisory posts, while Democrats protested and demanded scrutiny of the process and potential outside work by officials.
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Wilson
FAO Tak
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Oridges
Hanbal
Comon Council
William ” Hogan
Et Party
Aldermaty
Hogan
Noor
Public Worka
Streets
Wilson approves reply on Adriatic question
Washington on February 23 an official note from President Wilson approved a draft reply to the Entente premiers regarding the Adriatic issue. The plan was to present documents via Ambassador David ab Linden while publicizing the full exchange of notes and communications as consented by the parties involved.
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Wilson
Adriatic
Washington
Wilgna
Hs Flant
Mibassador Davia
Jaye
Pneumonia Deaths and Flu Decline Reported
Officials in the Healy department record two pneumonia deaths and two influenza deaths, with a marked decrease in new cases. Fourteen new cases were reported for the half day, bringing the total to 1,512.
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Joe
Healy Department
Two Buried in Same Coffin Dark Undertaker Tale
A hazy tale depicts two workers at a Connecticut funeral parlor mishandling whiskey and a corpse. They aim to hide a bottle in a coffin but mistakenly bury the living man beneath the sod, amid rivalry with a zealously prohibitionist boss.
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Berams
Ulster
League of Nations
Teo
Mike Denny
John Barlercarn
Connecticut
Cock Fight Stopped by Louisiana Governor and Adjutant General
Baton Rouge Louisiana February 21 An international cock fight planned for Washingtons birthday was halted by Governor Pleasant and Adjutant General Mumter with detectives aid. Reports say sportsmen gathered from Canada Mexico Central America for a grand tournament as officials dispatched to the capitol.
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Baton Rouge
Washington
Pleasant
Mumter
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Mexico
Can
Central America
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Lngerson Will
Wunter
Clashes in Ireland report Ballynahinch and prison entry
Reported today that an attempt to blow Ballynahinch constabulary barracks failed as a petrol bomb did not explode. Police guarded routes after barricades blocked roads. In Dublin style turmoil, Mary Guinlisk was found hanged with nine wounds near Warde. Magisterial residence at Tankardstown raided. Miss French A Mullen of Rathminan women arrested amid rateings in the suburb.
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Constabulary
Ballynahinch
Capnty Down
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Rate Ynings Lg 2
Rain Turns Snow Into Slush On City Streets
Rain last night dissolved hard packed snow and ice, creating slush that made walking difficult and risky for late commuters and pedestrians. The weather change reduced slick surfaces but left muddy conditions.
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Dlesalng
Democrats See Caucus Gains Hint at Treaty Vote
A caustic party divide over ratification of a peace treaty dominates Washington chatter. Democratic senators show signs of breaking from past resistance, while Republicans press for reservations. Analysts say the split could affect the final tally needed to approve or block the measure.
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Washington
Associated Press
Weson
Movement For Caucus
Pha Movement
Ifor
Haa
Pras
Jettar
Tia
Sie Sands
Laban
I T
Republica
Novemer
Cendors
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Ney
Olot Asyay
Believe flu checked by doctors at Chicago congress
Physicians from more than fifty universities and the U S Navy and Public Health Service gather in Chicago for the American Congress of Internal Medicine. Reports on influenza treatment progress and interim data will be presented in the current session.
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America
Chicago
Congress
Omanlinl Evsegen
United States Navy
United States Public Health and Marine ‘Hospital Services
House May Omit Forced Training From Army Bill
Washington, Feb 22. Universal military training may be omitted from the army reorganization bill as leaders consider the measure this week. No final agreement was reached with supporters of the training plan, while some leaders oppose including it.
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ARMY
Washington
Uiniversal Miliitany
Mil
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Kyk
Aionting Universal
Wandeman Kahn
Jzgadars
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Auygyeats
Mondell
Allie
Negork
Republican Aldermen Break Record for Length of Caucus
Republican aldermen set a record for caucus length delaying the start of a council session. A large crowd waited in the chambers as the Republicans extended their meeting far past the scheduled time while Democrats finished early in the mayor’s front room.
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Howe
Wood Advocates Universal Military Training in Nebraska
General Leonard Wood told a Wood for President gathering in Lincoln Nebraska that universal military training could prevent errors from unprepared soldiers. He recalled WWI casualties and argued compulsory training, while Nebraskan supporters filed his name for the Republican presidential primary set for March 20.
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Neb
Ward
Leonard Wood
Tas Wood
President Club
Nebraswa
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Jin
Transfer of R. R. Authority to Corporations Postponed
Director general Dines issued orders to transfer authority from railroad administration to resuming corporate control at the lines. Regional directors will oversee the transition with department heads reporting after Federal operation ends and instructions issued. Forty employees affected by the change.
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Washington, Ira
Dines
Railroad Administration
Apportionment Board to Act On Garbage Plant and Taxes
The Apportionment Board schedules action on purchasing the garbage disposal plant and finalizing the fiscal year tax rate. It plans to consider Americanization program appropriations and budget cuts, with figures from previous boards and a target of about 259 million dollars for the coming year.
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Common Council
Lucie
Ely
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Anl
Atheylus Payera
Cigs
Westaumaner
Maine
Wilson
Tustin
Weather Relief Drive Aids Bridgeport Youth Group
Amid extreme weather and illness, Bridgeport volunteers seek funds for the Young Women's Association. The notice requests immediate contributions toward substantial work starting September 1, 1920, urging signatures and pledges to support the charity.
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Bridgeport
Earthquake Ravages Gori District Near Tiflis
Reports from Rom describe a major quake in the Gori district north west of Tiflis. The town of Gori and surrounding areas suffered numerous casualties and extensive damage.
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Slomly
Rom
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Tiflis
Senate Passes Railroad Reorganization Bill to Return Roads
Washington Feb 23 Senate vote nearly three to one approves the conference report on the railroad reorganization bill. The measure would return control of lines to private owners, with President Wilson expected to sign, while some leaders urge a veto. Debate centered on rates and government influence as supporters argue it ends government ownership, while opponents warn of unfair freight and passenger charges and continued public burden.
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Senate
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Interstate Commerce
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TuLman Democrats
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Eld
United States
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Pitman
Prohibition agents plan armed push into Iron County
A Chicago led drive to crack down on moonshine and defy prohibition in Iron County Michigan was launched with U.S. agents aided by state police. Major Dalrymple said they will arrest officials over alleged interference, and will seek federal warrants as needed. Iron River and surrounding towns face a “clean-up” amid moonshine issues and prior clashes.
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Central States
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Michigan
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Progeculor Mc Wenough
Iron River
United States
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Tei
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Wood to Enter Illinois Presidential Primaries
General Leonard Wood will enter the Illinois presidential primaries as announced today by Wilton C. Prostar. Wood national committee chairman, petitions will be circulated at once.
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Illinois
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Leonard Wood
Wilton C. Prostar
Wood National Scampatsa
Trocter Ald
Unsure reports of French troops casualties near Damascus
A Damascus dispatch claimed 400 French soldiers were killed or captured by Turkish forces near Wadi al Arab and the Et there valley while Egypt reports evacuation of Baalbek north of Damascus. Confirmation was not provided. A Canada Australia shipping line update noted the Canadian Government steamer Cana dian Importer left for Australia with a general cargo.
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