Connecticut Legislature Opens 1921 Session Tonight
The 1821 session of the Connecticut legislature opens at 7 30 PM with Republican leaders and Bridgeport figures in caucus. Bridgeport’s DeLaney and Husford disputed for Senate leader and speaker while Buckley backs Up-State reps for House speaker. First-time women members join the House as caucuses plan committee nominations and workforce posts.
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Howard S. Challeneer
Board of Education of
Bridgeport
Mayor blocks vote on Broad Street project protest
Opponents of the Broad Street extension in the Board of Aldermen tried to force a vote last night but were halted by the mayor who adjourned the meeting with a gavel strike. The issue centers on a $202,000 bond issue to finance the work, vetoed by the mayor and sent back with a recommendation to re-authorize the bond.
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Board of Aldermen
Ttbie
Walter G.moore
Fifth District
Veewus Vane
De Valera Reported Back in Ireland Spurring Dublin Vote
The Associated Press reports Eamonn De Valera has landed in Ireland and Dublin’s city council voted 22 to 15 against discussing proposals for an Irish something. Sheriff Walter urged discussion, saying it would be an honor to De Valera to keep peace.
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Associated Press
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Dublin Corporation
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de Valera
Diplomatic Pact Discussed In Immigration Hearings
Senate Immigration Committee conducted hearings on the Johnson bill to restrict aliens amid talk of a diplomatic solution. Acting Secretary of State Davis reported Italy had suspended passport issuance to United States bound subjects, offering cooperation. Some senators favored immediate legislation to curb European influx.
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Washington
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Davis
Senate to discuss world naval reduction plan
The Senate foreign relations committee opened executive hearings on a Borah resolution urging President Wilson to start talks with Great Britain and Japan to cut naval programs by fifty percent. Debates hinted France and Italy might join, but Borah opposed expanding the talks to armies. Admiral Coontz and aides testified among witnesses.
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United States
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Great Britain
Gritein Agrecabie
Former Deputy Police Official Becomes Probation Officer in New York
New York January 3. Backwash from the city crime wave sparks police chatter as Jeremiah Bohan a prohibition agent confesses shooting the Monk a youth soldier after a Christmas drinking party at Blair Bird cafe. A jail escape by Elfeaberger from an iron barred cell and a bank hold up at Million NJ attract attention. Patrolman Kirwin arrests five men after two shots. Mrs Mien A O Grady is reinstated as a probation officer by Chief Magistrate William McAdoo. Continued on Page Two.
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Jeremiah Bohan
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Brooklyn
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Mien A. O'Grady
William McAdoo
O'Grady
Senate Finance panel to take up Fordney tariff bill
Senator Penrose returns to Washington in a wheelchair to head the Senate Finance committee as it prepares to consider the Fordney emergency tariff bill. He plans to meet with fellow senators, introduce bills, and discuss tariff and revenue revisions, with Armistice Day holiday proposal and Arlington burial ceremonies among ideas mentioned.
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Senate Finance Committee
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Senator Penrose
Senate
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Capitol
Auctioneers Win Skirmish Court Rules Ban Discriminates
Judge John W Banks of the superior court denied the city of Bridgeport’s bid to dissolve a restraining order blocking enforcement of an ordinance barring auctioneers from selling jewelry and other items after eight PM. The ruling held the ordinance violated the constitution and discriminated against auctioneers selling goods beyond specified categories. The law, adopted December 19, was intended to curb itinerant sellers undermining local merchants, but was found invalid for unequal application.
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Superior Court
Bridgehort
Common Council
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Keeler
Juése Banks
Hhis
Banka
Jewelers’ Association of
Bridgeport
General Crowder Sent to Fix Cuban Crisis by Wilson
General Crowder sailed aboard the Minnesota to Havana to confer with Cuban President Menocal on Cuba's moratorium and crisis. A U S White House statement says the unsettled Cuban elections hinder solution and risk harming Cuba US relations and prosperity.
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Washington
Enoch H. Crowder
Havana
Menocal
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Minnesota
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Gutha
Oase
United States
Labor Unions Held Liable Under Anti-Trust Laws
Washington January 3 The Supreme Court ruled six to three that labor unions or their members are liable under anti-trust statutes when they depart from legitimate aims and conspire to restrain trade The decision reversed lower court actions denying an injunction against Duplex Printing Press Co of Battle Creek Michigan and two witnesses linked to the International Association of Machinists for pressuring customers to boycott a complainant The court described the activity as a coercive secondary boycott rather than a simple primary boycott continuing on page two
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Supreme Court
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Duplex Printing Press
Battle Creek Michigan
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William Bralex
International Associatia of Machinists
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Cardinal Gibbons Returns Home After Illness
Cardinal Gibbons was taken by automobile to his Baltimore residence from the Robert T. Shryver home in Union, Maryland, after a prolonged illness. He slept peacefully in a plain room, with physicians noting fatigue from travel and a cautious but positive recovery, following a period bedridden.
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Charles O’donovan
G. Lewis Westner
Foundered Spanish Ship Santa Isabel Disaster Claims 200 Victims
MADRID Jan 1 AP reports the Spanish steamer Santa Isabel grounded off Villagarsia and foundered with about 800 aboard. Only 45 survivors found thus far as storms hinder rescue. authorities deem few more likely. Captain and passengers were dining when it struck a rocky coast.
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Mounted Police Plan Messenger for Flyers in Halleybury
Canadian mounted police announce a trained messenger will escort three American naval patrol sailors missing for nearly three weeks via dog sled to an Ontario railway. Found shelter at Moone Factory James Bay after four days lost in the woods, officers believe they head to Mataca or Cochrane on the Canadian National Transcontinental line.
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Cabinet posts and liquor permits loom in Washington
Washington June 8 sources sketch Cabinet picks with ex Justice Hughes and Charles G Dawes likely as secretary of state and treasury. Harding weighs interior choice Herbert Hoover could be named if non political factors prevail. Continued on page eighteen.
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Herbent Oaver
Senate Overrides Presidents Veto In War Finance Bill
President Wilson vetoes the war finance corporation relief measure but the Senate votes three to five to pass it into law. The House plans to act, with predictions it will become statute. The president argues it would burden credit and aid private business at public expense. Senator Underwood urges swift action to address distress and avoid treasury drain.
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Wat Finance Corporation
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Alabama
Gronna
Agriculture Committee
Five Racing Officials Charged With Gaming Violations
District Attorney Robert Marr filed criminal information accusing five directors of the Businessmen's Racing Association and 14 others of violating state anti-gambling laws at the fair ground track. The charges stem from alleged illegal betting activity connected to the racing venue in New Orleans.
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Robert Marr
Businessmen’s Racing Association
Fair Ground Track
Dandelions and Icebergs Mark Early Spring Signs
Reported bloom of dandelions pansies and early flowers in multiple locations signals a mild late winter. Icebergs near transatlantic routes hint at early spring as steamers shift south due to advancing ice and an adjusted voyage timetable by a major shipping line.
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Netick
Wingham
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Panina
Swann summons Hylan’s accusers in grand jury probe
District Attorney Swann obtained subpoenas for state Senator Theodore Robinson and Assemblyman Joseph Steinberg to appear before the grand jury next Friday over their call for a city administration probe. He said the pair must present facts behind their corruption allegations and that the attorney general may take charge if crime is found.
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Swann
Theodore Douglas Robinson
Joseph Steinberg
Grand Fu
Sam
Pittsburg Ad Campaign Urges Stricter Prohibition Enforcement
A local paper carries a Jans-4 page ad by business and professional men urging rigid enforcement of the eighteenth amendment in Pittsburgh. The message asks why whiskey exists in Pittsburgh and who enforces the laws, aiming to sway public sentiment toward stronger prohibition measures.
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Mulvihill charges against Levy on wholesale liquor licenses
State Prohibition Agent Mulvihill pursues sweeping action against wholesale dealers. Evidence alleges forged permits and noncompliance with the liquor law. Commissioner Stremlan weighs refusals to renew permits for 15 manufacturers and others. The Hartford inquiry, extending into December, centers on John C. Blake of Norwalk. Continued on Page Two.
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Julice GC. Stremlan
Hartford
John C. ‘Blait
Norwalk
Stremlan
Toe .Mutvibdy
Blakenee
Police Chase License Compliance In Bridgesin
Police start a campaign targeting motorists driving without current license plates in Bridgesin. Officers will issue warnings and fines as they enforce new plate requirements beginning today.
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Wade Murder Trial Opens Amid Huge Courthouse Crowd
Reported throngs are expected at the county courthouse as Wade’s murder trial resumes for its third day. Indicted figures include Mrs. Nott and Johnston. The court room activity centers on empaneling jurors and calling chief witnesses, with crowd size anticipated to match Thursday’s turnout.
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