Health Exams for Pupils in Public Schools Debate
Bridgeport board of education debated a health exam plan requiring pupils to meet fixed health standards for promotion from fifth to sixth grade. The plan, championed by Health Officer Coon and Dr Fones, faced opposition to a mandatory clause urging parental compliance and medical interventions such as adenoids and tonsil removal. Commissioners argued statute conflicts and questioned the plan's practical reach, while three new history teachers were hired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Coon
A. ¢ Fances
Schoovis
S. J. Slawson
Gary
Céon
Fones
Pullman
Mulvihill
Piotkin
Burns
Osborne
Protkin
Bridgeport I
Louis Osterweiss Pleads Then Reports to Judge
Louis Osterweiss, convicted of counterfeiting treasury notes, appeared in federal court in Kansas City to report to Judge Jesse Potteck. The judge suspended the sentence on the condition he live for a year without support from family, while Osterweiss had worked in Antonio and became engaged in New Haven. remaining debts show a heavy financial burden.
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Louis
Sun Haven
Treasury
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Jesse Potteck
Millonaire
Osterweiss
Oselsie
Antonio
Tex
Hie Tin
New Haven
Jett
The
United
City civic bodies launch find a job drive to curb unemployment
Preliminary steps were taken yesterday by city representative organizations toward a city wide find a job campaign. A noon meeting at the Algonquin club saw representatives from the Manufacturers association Chamber of Commerce and the Council of Social Agencies urge an aggressive campaign to relieve unemployment. A second meeting in the Chamber office discussed plans to present the situation to the public with leaders including J Purcell A H Cuertin Arthur Ambrose and Seward B Price. (Continued on page 2)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturers’ Association
Council of Social Agencies
Kiwanis Club
Rotary, Club, Business and Professional Women and
Hermits
Algonquin Club
Manufacturers’ Association
Chamber of Commmierce
Thhe Council of Social Agencies
Chamber of Commerce
State Street
Lamont urges tolerance in Japan relations
Lamont urged intelligence and tolerance over prejudice in U S relations with Japan in a Harvard Union address. He argued Americans misjudge Japan, noting many are pro or anti Japanese, and urged a mutual formula balancing California views with Japanese sensitivities while acknowledging Japan desires peace with the United States. He pointed to U S tax spending on military programs and contrasted it with Japan’s taxes. The speech reflected cautious diplomacy amid rising tensions.
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Meridgm
Japan
Thomas W. Lamont
Harvyard Union
Lamont
Far East
New International Fonéortium
Tihe Assisnance
China
Perpiexines
Ma Lamont
California
United States
Internal Revenue Shakeup And Wade Trial Testimony
Reports of an imminent shakeup in the Internal Revenue Office and a wide probe into building materials and lumber interests unfold. Officials pursue possible Sherman anti trust violations tied to the yellow pine and Lockwood investigations in New York. Data released after a Justice Department briefing shows parallel inquiries aided by the Federal Trade Commission. The broader inquiry aims to determine if antitrust laws have been violated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Waseington
South
Lockwood
New York
Jank K. Nebeker
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Keena Quits as Deputy Collector Under Pressure
New England director McCarthy will visit Meriden for a personal probe into charges against Deputy Collector James J. Walsh. John A. Keen, longtime forerunner in internal revenue matters, faced pressure amid a sweeping inquiry led by William J. McCurley and federal agents from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keena
Fire destroys priceless census records at Commerce building
A blaze at the Department of Commerce in Washington destroyed priceless U S census records dating to 1790. Firefighters evacuated vaults, water filled the area, and three firefighters were overcome by smoke. officials face days of estimate before damage totals.
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U.S
Department of Commerce
Washington, Jan
Commence
Washington
Hauys
Frank Sewnton
James Toster
Publication Of Auto Register In Jeopardy State Board Opposes
The state board of finance opposes continuing the automobile register publication in 1922 citing high costs and frequent ownership changes. If discontinued, the motor vehicle department may offer lists of registrations for a fee, while insurers and other departments rely on timely data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Register
State Board
Motor Vehicle Department
State Board of Finance
State Automobile Register
Automobile Register
Rotor Vehicle Department
Circulation Department ESST Publishing Co. Notice
A fragmented message from the Circulation Department of ESST Publishing Co indicates an issue or failure to receive something. Details are incomplete but the notice implies a processing or delivery disruption affecting circulation operations. Further clarification from the department is required for specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esst Publishing CO
Mayor probes arrest of injunction server in Detroit sprawl
Detroit acting Mayor Lodec orders a full inquiry into the arrest of Detroit United Railway general manager Burdick after a temporary injunction aimed to halt city rail work. Police say Burdick incited disturbance. he plans to sue the city for damages. Evidence cited includes wrecking cars and a snow plow at the East Side crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Detroit United Railway Company
Municipal Street Railway
Detroit United Railway
Lodec
Sworth Burdick
Burdick
Belle Isle
Oeal
Tyehes
Streit
Burdtelc
Local Men Face Jail When Tried By Federal Court
Local men, charged in Hartford federal court with liquor law violations, face potential sentences including fines, forfeiture of a vehicle, and lengthy terms. Named defendants from Bridgeport and Stratford include Wigorgs Beseruy, John Danko, John Harder, Louis Wournier, Teunis Gilsoff, Quatave D. Guene, Henry Fietrusence, Josephandra gain, Anthony Macy, Adam Morsk, and John Yanock among others.
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Harkford
Gale
Clonvierson
Stratford
Wigorgs Beseruy
Bridgepost
John Danko
Bridgeport
John Harder
Dgepom
Vale
Possesl
Deride Wournier
Teuis Gilsoff
Quatave D. Guene
Henry Fietrusence
Joseph Andragain
Anthony Macy
Adam Morsk
Puiuinic
John Yanock
Bridgenart Maspeel
Desept Borkin
Inaugural Plans Ended as Harding Seeks Economy
Fragmented dispatches describe President elect Harding canceling elaborate inauguration plans amid calls for economy. Warnings from supporters and Knox indicate opposition to public display, with talks of abandoning the Capitol ceremony.
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Harding
Wabelingpon
All Plains
Washington
Comranies
Mlett
Knox
Popnertvania
Philic
Funda
Wootton in Critical Gas Poisoning Incident
Ray A. Wootton suffered near fatal gas poisoning at his home in Los Stillmansbreek when the bathroom gas was turned on and light out. Family members found him unresponsive. he was treated at Emergency hospital and removed to Bridge. Condition later reported as improving.
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Ray A. Aorta
Los Stillmansbreek
Wootten
American balloonists to reach Hudson Bay Post this afternoon
Mattice Ont January 10 three American naval balloons who logged shelter at Moose Factory while returning to civilization will arrive at Mattice tomorrow afternoon. They are tonight encamped at Skunk Island a day from Mattice with a snowstorm feared delaying plans.
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Skunk Island
Trail
Mattice
Ont
Moose Factory
Ontario
Prowse
Skink Island
Mr. Clarke
Basie Rooney
Sleunk Island
Clarke
Cork lord mayor may be deported
Washington dispatch reports Cork lord mayor Daniel J. O Callaghan faced U S entry limits after arriving as a stowaway without a passport. Labor Department maintains exclusive jurisdiction over entry while State asserts no passport waiver is possible, amid ongoing interdepartmental dispute.
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Cork
Washington
State Department
United States
Daniel J. O'Callaghan
Newport News
Labor Department
Davis
Secretary of Labor
Callaghan
Secretary
Labor
Wilson
Department of Justice
Shriner Mammoth Ball Planned at Stratfield January 25
Shriners from across the state and from Detroit Washington DC New York and Massachusetts will attend a large winter ball at the Pyramid temple Shriner hall Stratfield Tuesday January plans aim to seat 1500 guests with elaborate decorations including palms ferns and smilax. Four orchestras will provide continuous music as committee chairmen including Ekble Christie Joseph P ris t Die surer J Alex Robins FoGary Robert Maret and Frank A Gantwell organize the event.
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Shriners
Nook
Detroit
Michigan
Washington
D.C
New York
Massachusett
Pyramid Temple
Straffeld
Ekble
Christie
Cheiinant
Joseph P
Die Surer
J. Alex
Robins FoGary
Robert Maret
A. Gantwell
Depositors Seek Action Against Shelton Bank Overfunding
About 1600 depositors from the Shattand Bank gathered in Arcananthal to hear a committee report. They recommended action against the bank and gave officers and directors until tomorrow to raise 1000 to stop a receivership move. If not raised, they will apply to the Superior Court commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Inn
Shattand Bank
Et Te Arcananthal
Committee of Six
State alienists to define Wade's mental condition
Public interest grows as the trial of Elwood Wade advances. State alienists prepare to define Wade's mental state while the defense and prosecution await testimony from physicians. Mrs Nott and John R Johnston face potential indictments at the February term as alienists testify this morning and arguments follow.
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Wade
Elwood EB. Wade
Ethel HE ‘Nott
John R. Johnston
Irs
Nott
Johnson
Hade
Waders
Shalde H Im
State
Ted
E. Bari Gaclick
Frederick ©. Morgan
William H. Comier
Cummings
Ten Year Old Heir to Leiter Millions Killed in Accident
Joseph Leiter the 16-year-old heir of Levi Leiter of Chicago and Washington was killed while hunting near the Mississippi. An accidental shotgun shell explosion occurred when he picked up a duck in a nearby field, instantly ending his life. The body was sent to a nearby station for burial and will be transported to Washington for interment. The heir was connected to Levi Leiter, founder of the Leiter revenue interests, and was a relative of Lady Curzon.
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Joseph Leiter, Jr
Gun
Father
Washington
Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Mississippi
Trev
Chalean Canard
Attan Ehoony
Shim
Cident
Boly
Willie
Levi~ Leiter
Letter Revenue
Curzon
Levi Leiter
Lora
Curgen
England
Publisher cites audit refusal motive in circulation claim
There is but one reason for a publisher refusing an A B C audit. He believes he can attract more business without an audit than if his circulation were publicly known.
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A. B.C
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Slawson
Board City
Louis Osterweiss
Far
Sing Sing
East
Harvard Union
Greenwich
Sam
Conn
Bruce Memorial Park
Treman
Selectruin Johnson
Emily Cruce
Jairnt
New York City
Wes
Neyr Wal
Joanson
Internal Revenue Office
Naval Aeronauts
RAND
U. S
Smith
M’carthy
Eapland
Levy
Bridgeport Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Committee
Ray A. Wootton
Hudson Bay Post
O'Callaghan
de Valera
Trish
Lon Dos
Pyoshi
Wien de Voller
Inia Silency
Hettie
Etre
London
Laib- Kin
iRamoun de Valery
Cody
Great Britain
Pirone
Tigi
Republic
de Valer
Ireland
Stratfield
Shelton Depositors
John C. ‘Lynch
Leiter
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