Democrats oppose bid to drop two thirds rule in convention
Washington Jan 11 A statement by Daniel Rape former commissioner notes Wil liam Meldon backs altering the two thirds voting requirement at the Democratic National Convention. Vic McAdvo is said to oppose changing the rule while party leaders say the convention itself must decide. Roper hints a possible rules review after the 1924 nominations and the national committee is unlikely to act without convention approval.
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Washington
Nort Fort
William G Meldon
Daniel* Rape
Internal Rover
Wilco
Palence Roper
McAde
Plannei
Vic McAdvo
Vic Roner
National Committee
Vest Weido
McAdvo
Roper Sili
Nomonatin
Pirstydent
Democratic National
Premi Net
Thores
Washington Day in Congress Highlights Debates on Prohibition
The House debated the interior appropriation and prohibition, while Senator Watau of Indiana opposed Republican reorganization of veterans affairs. A Senate subcommittee led by Borah planned Russian recognition hearings as farm aid pleas reached lawmakers.
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James I Watau
Diane
Mate
House
Benate
Borah
Smith
Senate Interstate Commerce
Republican House
Palatinate Isolated by French Occupation Moves
Paris Tin 11 report states the French government tonight holds back vital internals and informs on General De Metz an Rhineland commission in the Palatinate The frontier between Palatinate and Germany remains closed except for rail head traffic and food supplies The curfew is in Speyer French forces show indifference to German residents while allowing authorities to manage the population.
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Paris
Kthen
General de Metz
Rhineland
Palatinate
General de Wits Ria
Germany
Speyer
Aid for Farmers Under Senate and House Review
Senate and House agriculture committees in Washington discussed emergency aid for farmers. Proposals include the Sinclair bill to create a $100 million corporation for farm products and a Fertness Tilt plan to fund $50 million for farm relief. North Dakota officials testified on spring losses and mortgage burdens facing farms.
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Washington
Senate
House
Whnessey
Eise
Kretk Porth
Loris Sinclair
Joan XS
North Dakota
Tunxis Hill Acts To Prevent Fire Hazard In Section
Special to the Talegram reports a January 11 meeting in St Michiels hall where over 30 residents of Punxis Hill rallied to support forming a fire protection district. A committee was named to work with firemen and seek permanent protection, with funds pledged for counsel fees and organizational costs. Appointed to carry out motions were Anthony Costello Joseph Seria Charles Youhouse Krink Schwarty and Joseph Brazes.
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Punxis Hill
Teenox Improvement
St Michiels Hall
Ang
Charles Vouhouse
Tunsis Wilk
Anthony Costello
Joseph
Seria Chales
Krink Schwarty
Joseph Brazes
House Rules Clash Over Change in Rules
The House faces a heated debate on proposed rule changes pressed by Republican insurgents and Democratic opponents. Republicans dominated committee votes as insurgent members push to discharge committees from consideration, while Democrats vow to bring the fight to the floor.
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Worstiington
Comrmattree
Vious Teilors
Nelson
Wisconsin
Pemociitic Committee
Iumong Tem
Garrett
Minorit
Jeider
Jchibar Namey
Frhnsar
Sith Dake T
Tov Niney
Sterling, Francs and Yen Fall Amid Market Turmoil
Sterling and francs slid as yen weakened. investors fled to dollars. The dollar rose near a record high while US bond and stock markets showed volatility. Analysts cited French assets and Japanese currency weakness as contributors to a global risk-off mood.
Arcanum Guards Dinner Planned for Monday
Arcanum guards announce a dinner event for Monday night at the lodge. Details are limited in the passable text but indicate a social gathering organized by the Arcanum guards with local residents invited.
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Ji Wb Vogue
Meetings Tonight At Cam Nero Tris And Other Strts
Tonight local notices invite residents to attend meetings at Cam Nero Tris and Main Street venues rejoice in civic planning updates. Attendees include Modan Woolmen and Sulrieg FR from 6 pm onward in various community spaces.
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Sulrieg
Bateer
Bridgeport ousts and reshuffles Connecticut fish and game office
The Bridgeport delegation retains leadership in the Connecticut Association of Fish and Game clubs with Robert J Chappell of New London elected president. James J Contam of Donington and Joseph Williamson of Bridgeport named vice presidents and a Norwich official serves as secretary treasurer. The report details expanded fish cultural work, hatchery plans, field stations, and ongoing investigations into shad production and wildlife management, including roe and spawning efforts and the need for more deputy deputies and volunteers.
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NORWI
Robert J Chappell
New London
Wis
Connecticut
James Jd Contan
Donington
Joseph Williamson
Tildgeport
Escot
Lo Dawson
Meen
House
Danbur
Norwich
Chen
Titcomh
Pimness
Moindsar
Watnirburs
Purlinton
Arrested While Examining Motor Boat Near Bostwick
Charles Matyos, 14, of 73 Churchill Street, was arrested last night on a breach of the peace charge after being found examining a motor boat engine on Bostwick Avenue. He claimed curiosity about boats and motors. Police noted several nearby boats had been robbed previously, but no charges linked to him.
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Bostwick Avenue
Charles Matyos
Churchill Street
Lab Field
Bostwach
Bassett issues ultimatum to scornful wife
Bassett, after a brief return to Madison, met his lawyer and issued an ultimatum demanding his wife return home with him and his support. His wife, now in another town with their child, plans to remain away, citing nervous strain. She had been a substitute at the library and post office before leaving.
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Maddon
Digwife
Tmieworth Bassett
Lily It
Torney
Bassett
Mig Bassett
Madison
Tassett
Ilmo
Art League to Hold Special Meet Monday
An art group schedules a special morning session for members on Monday following the Executive board meeting at 1:20 PM. The event occurs in New York and aims to discuss upcoming activities and decisions.
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ART League
Purdgepark
Lela
Leela
Escaped Convict Seen in RLM City Trolley
A man resembling Philp Rousch slayer of Albert Hoag, an escaped prisoner from Cheshire Reformatory, was reported boarding a Wallingford North Haven trolley just before midnight. He was described as similar in age and build to Rousch, with a heavy beard and wooded clothing. Police and state authorities spread the alert. search focusing toward Meriden, with conductor and police sharing details.
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Haveien
Janil
Iman
Philp Rousch
Albert Hoag
Cheshire
Poli Plans 2 Million Theatre in Worcester
Morceaster Mass Tanti special reports a major theatre project to replace the Grand with a 2,000,000 theatre. The design mirrors palatial Stratford style with a 3,500 seat capacity, single balcony, center aisle boxes, and a duplicate organ from Bridgeport Palas Theatre.
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Poli
Worcester
Morcester
New Taven
Myne
Piidgeport
Pala
Bridgepot
Mabel's Chauffeur Case Postponed in Denver Court
The arraignment of Greer, chauffeur for Michel Nomana, on a charge of shooting Courtland S Dines has been continued to January 18. Judge Hants stated he may move the defendant to the hospital for medical care as Miss Normand underwent surgery.
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Cos
Flos Tan
Fhorare
Greer
Michel Nomana
Picturs
Artresa
Courtland
Dines Denver
Justicea
Miss Normand
Appen Ibemus
Dines
Court summons Hotel Realty Co on stock deals
A state court was ordered to show cause why further actions to enjoin the property and stock of the Commonwealth Hotel group, including the Broadway and Seventh Avenue properties, should not proceed. Deputy Attorney General Cham bers alleges a stock jobbing scheme with over 28 000 buyers and more than 6 million dollars raised in seven years, with no hotel plans ever prepared and multiple salting devices used to speed sales.
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Supreme Court
O Malley
Commonwealth Hotel
Coronation
Broadway, 7Th Avenue and
6Th Street
Plock and Securities
Tdeputy State Attorney General Chambers
United States
I1th
Chambers
Cour
Broadway
Fifty- Fifth
Todiya Action
Sherman
Newmaan Lb
Ann Arbor Aathony
Broadway Company
Finance
Commonwealth Corporation
L Barnett
New York
Juan Almarel
Commonwealth Company
William J Hoggson
Clarke
T Chambers
Louis Comstock
Robert Skinner
Henry l Merry A Merry
Harnett
Night school head urges merit schools for nonattenders
Bridgeport officials and educators told the Black Rock Parent-Teacher Association that 7715 of the citys 14393 residents cannot read or write in any language. Ruiymond Walker, superintendent of evening schools, urged merit schools for those unable to attend day classes. Miss Mary E. Potter spoke for more support of Americanization, noting foreign born families suffer when mothers are left at home while husbands and children engage with the outside world.
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Ned
Ruiymond Walker
Bridgeport
Black Rock
Parent-Teacher Association
Mary E. Potter
Education
Bristol Man Dies After Taking Fodine At Bank Hotel
Dennis Suthowsh of Bristol is dying after swallowing iod in a room at the Bank Hotel. He registered at six and was found groaning an hour later. The proprietor gave milk before he was taken to the hospital around seven.
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Dennis
Bristol
At &S
Orlock
Bank
Waterbury raid seizes still and mash in liquor probe
Police raided a Waterbury area residence this afternoon, confiscating 460 gallons of mash and a complete still. A man named John Kikn, owner of the outfits, fled in a car as officers exited the home and is now being sought.
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John Kikn
Funeral of Mrs Plumb to be Held Thursday
Reported in Greenwich Kiwanis gathering at The Thebwick Arms Hotel Tonight. Principal speaker Mr Bayliss, Lions Club, and local officials attended. Services for Mrs Tulla Plumb mother of Nutro Plumb of Tiincks Brothers, Detroit, will be held in Detroit on Thursday. Survived by four daughters and son, with other relatives. Also mention of Foley pills advertisement and unrelated local notices.
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Kiwanis
Greenwich
Mrs. Plumb
Grlinwich
Wallue Raylins
Kiwanis Club
Tudgeport
Chater
Lions
Thebwick Arms Hotel
Bayliss
Thistoaring
Bius Jones
Chmirman
Herseng
Luneri
Mes Tulla
Nutro
Tiincks Brothers
Detroit
Diughien
Mis Postolbuin
Laansten
Misaes Alin T Thet
Mildred Pyumb
Prtrolt
E. T. R. A. To Elect Officers Wednesday
The tenth annual election of officers for the E T R A will be held in the Bridgeport High School auditorium on Wednesday at 4:15. Members will transact business and conduct routine association affairs.
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Buidgeport High School
Reparation Committee Set to Convene Monday in Paris
Jan 11 report states the first expert committee appointed by the Reparation Commission will meet Monday morning in Paris to study Germany's finances. After a courtesy call to the committee the work will begin. American members include Charles G Dawes and Owen D. Young.
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Paris
Reparation Commission
Germany
Ffiat
Charles G Dawes
Owen D. Houng
Chanman
Ordinance Board Considers Pay Rise For Girls Clerks
The ordinance committee weighs raising salaries for town clerk's female clerks amid debate on five years of service and worth. It also considers parking reforms on Housatonic Avenue and arches of a viaduct for theatre-goer access. Samuel C Shaw to contact railroad on viaduct arches. Next meeting will discuss pension regulations for widows of firemen and police and installing off burners.
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Housatonic Avenue
Congress
Lumberstreet
Railroad Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Kew Haven Road
Samuel C Shaw
Railroad Company
Building Commission
Klansmen Won't Disarm as 50 Troops Remain Guarded
In Williamson County, fifty troops stay on duty after an alleged Klansman refuses to disarm while Sheriff Galligan and Sam Sterns clash over recall permits. Sterns seeks to revoke permits for about 200 Klansmen, but Justice Wilfred Keasier blocks him. Federal agents arrive to seize liquor evidence from three raids, but gains are limited.
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Harringw Dan
Willamson County
Ku Klux Klan
Sam Sterns
George Galligan
Sterns
John Layman
Deposra
Glenn Young
Beard
Young
Evi Dence
Gas Company Guard Fends Off Prowlers At Rostuick Avenue
John Crosby, keeper at Tidewater Gas on Rostuick Avenue, reported firing shots at three men prowling the yards Thursday night. The trio likely fled by boat. no items missing. WCA building on Beach Street showed Thursday night entry through a rear window and ransacked interiors. A check for valuables will be done today.
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John Crosby
Tidewater Gas Company
Rostuick Avenue
WCA
Beach Street
Mrs Simon Crehan Reelected C C Head in Bridgeport
Mrs Simon Crehan was reelected chairman of the Bridgeport Council of Catholic Wome n at a meeting in the Catholic Community House last night. All other officers were reelected except Miss Nelile Dunn who resigned as treasurer. Dr John A Lapp of Chicago will lecture January 30 at the Community House under the Legislative committee. The Council will hold a joint cabinet with the Council of Catholic Men January 30 at the Stratfield hotel.
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Simon Crehan
Bridgeport Council of Catholic Wemen
Catholic Community House
Mien Nelile Dunn
John E Lavey
Loretta Morrissey
Bliss Catherine McElroy
Grace Hamilton
John A Lapp
Chicago
Ommunity House
Legislative Committee
Council
Council of Catholic Men
Stratfield Hotel
Fall received $100000 loan but did not use it
Palm Beach Florida January 11 Washington publisher Metfan loaned former Interior Secretary Fall $100000. The checks were returned uncashed as Fall arranged to secure the funds elsewhere. Senator Walsh of the Teapot Dome committee made public a letter to Fall and said he would welcome further statements from Fall for the record.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Washington
McLean
Walsh
Teapot Dome
Fall
Fail
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Horel
Ibchive
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Japan
Denvind Sterling
Yeaterdes
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Ameruin Securities
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Robert B. Chappell
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RLM
Mabel
COURT
Hotel Realty CO
Commonwealth Hotel Construction Corp
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Foley
Patit
Nate Mass
Con. Fennig
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