Prohibition Enforcement Budget Battle Hits House
Washington Jan 12 The House debated funding to enforce the dry law as lawmakers contended over boosting the Bureau of Internal Revenue budget. Volstead pushed a rise to 7 100 050 while others urged restraint and the scene carried old time bitterness as Congress decided how far to proceed in making the country bone dry. New York Governor Miller urged enforcement in a separate message to the legislature.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Volstead
Montana
Congress
Governor Miller urges tighter enforcement of Prohibition in New York
Albany News: Governor Miller asks Legislature to act on the Volstead era ban, arguing federal enforcement is costly and ineffective. He says local police and prosecutors should enforce state laws, with penalties tied to existing criminal codes. He condemns widespread violations and corruption while opposing a new state department.
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New York
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Burglary Insurance Firms Lose Millions on Policies
New York report shows burglary insurers suffered a loss of more than 2.3 million dollars in 1919, with later year reports indicating a worsening condition. Executives from major burglary insurer firms released the figures today after meetings in the financial district.
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York
Bridgeport Senator Named To Top Judiciary Committee
De Laney receives key judiciary chair while Lacey secures a spot on the committee in a reshaped Senate lineup. The appointment elevates Bridgeport influence in state lawmaking and signals party leadership confidence in rapid judiciary oversight.
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Lacey
State Senate Allows Bridgeport Bond Interest Increase
Under suspension of rules the state Senate approved a resolution to raise Bridgeport redemption bonds from 5 to 6 percent on 1.2 million dollars. The measure moved to the House, where Representative Kilpatrick spoke in his first address and the bill was passed. The action follows Bridgeport’s 1919 authorization of 1.25 million dollars in bonds with only 442 thousand sold to date at 3 percent.
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Bridgeport
Shelton
Columbus City Hall Destroyed by Fire
Columbus city hall, beside the state house, was destroyed by a fire that started on the third floor gymnasium. Nearby businesses were saved except for slight roof damage. Council members estimated damages at 309000 with no insurance. rebuilding planned. Children on the floor escaped as the council fled to the streets.
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Congress to Draft Permanent Tariff Law Declares Fordney
Republican leaders in Congress propose two workable permanent tariff laws despite chaotic foreign exchange fluctuations and uncertain foreign labor conditions. Chairman Fordney of the House Ways and Means Committee spoke during revisions of the Underwood tariff. Witnesses noted Europeans rushing their purchases to America to influence exchange rates. A Texas representative and a Geneva manufacturer questioned feasibility, citing unpredictable future adjustments.
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U S Calls for Global Disarmament Welcomed by Powers
General Tasker H. Bliss told the House Naval committee that European statesmen and soldiers favor disarmament and that no American troops or ships should be disarmed until a definite agreement is reached. He urged completing the current naval building program as Secretary Daniels presented a full statement on world powers’ naval strength. hearings halted Borah predicts a resolution to be reported.
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Japanese Sentry In Siberia Kills U.S. Navy Officer
Reports from Vladivostok recount conflicting details on the January shooting of Lieutenant W. H. Langdon of the Albany. An American officer allegedly shot in the back by a Japanese sentry near Japanese headquarters as he walked toward his ship. Witnesses describe a torched flashlight, a revolver drawn, and a pursuit ending with gunfire and a pistol found nearby.
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Colle
U S Government Plans Full Probe Into Naval Fatal Shooting
Washington reports an official intent to investigate the shooting of Lieutenant Langdon by a Japanese sent in Vladivostok. Consul MacGowan was asked to provide a fuller report, with the Navy and State Departments each issuing initial accounts.
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Tr Nial
Vindivestak
Advairval
Albert Gleaves
Agiethce Feet
HINTON'S LETTER BOYISH EFFORT TO BE HERO IN WIFE'S EYES
In Mattics Ontario on January 12, the trio of American aeronauts left for home proclaiming one for all and all for one. A L Kloor, recovering from a coma, spoke from a log cabin describing endurement and camaraderie during their perilous trek through the Canadian wilderness.
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Stephen A. Farrell
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Mattice
Moose Factory
Ginton
New York
Committee Posts Named by Houses of Legislature
Hartford January 12 The Senate and House completed organization with notices from Senator Hall and Speaker Hanford naming joint and senior committees. Delaney will chair the Senate judiciary. Buckley chairs the House judiciary. A contested elections recount altered vote tallies in Portland. Alice Robertson visited CT, and a dinner for women legislators occurred. Two officers involved in a tense incident aboard a train after a garbled report, with statements denying publication of a controversial letter.
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French Premier and Cabinet Quit After Confidence Vote
Paris reports Premier Georges Leygues and his cabinet resigned after the Chamber of Deputies voted 4 to Tah against the government. The defeat followed a week of opposition refusals to discuss policies before a meeting with British PM David Lloyd George and Italian Foreign Minister on January 10. The Premier delivered the collective resignation to President Millerand at the Elysee Palace.
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Paris
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Associated Press
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Ute Blysee Palace
Millerand
Youth Accepts Fate in Connecticut Murder Trial
Elwood B. Wade was found guilty of first degree murder after six hours of deliberation. The judge set a morning sentence as the death penalty looms, while Wade showed no emotion and left court with his usual jaunty air despite the verdict and public attention.
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Hinman
Connecticut
George E. Nott
Court House
Expenses of City High Sums Up For Bridgeport
Albert Bradley cites Bridgeport spending far above ten similarly sized cities, noting higher costs for police fire health and charities while library funding lags. He claims no misappropriation, but political long rule may explain overstaffing and excess costs.
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Texas
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Countess killed in fall from St Edward's Tower
A visitor at Westminster Cathedral in London fell about 300 feet from the St Edward's Tower and died. The deceased was identified as Portuguese Countess Rabiers Grand, who had been missing from a nursing home. The tower top is fenced with a stone wall and guard rail. a balcony below was found broken. This was the first such accident since the tower was erected.
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Sini
Cardinal Gibbons Gains In Strength
Rattimort Md Jan Mardin Sibbons gained strength today and took a wheelchair journey to the Cathedral for a brief visit. He spent much of the day resting in his room, remained weak but cheerful, and hoped to be himself again soon while staying quiet and avoiding activities.
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Jan Mardin Sibbons
Aid
General Electric Plans to Cut Working Force
General Electric announces immediate reductions in its workforce. The plan targets workers across departments and includes layoffs in the production and engineering sectors as the company consolidates operations. No specific numbers or dates were disclosed.
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General Electric
Seaman Sentenced for Theft of Ring in Southampton
Archibald Chapman, a seaman on the steamer Olympic, was sentenced at Southampton to six months in prison with hard labor for stealing a diamond ring valued at 19,000 pounds from Mrs. L. M. Boomer of New York. The case was heard after a prior jury trial in October that ended in a disagreement.
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Eng
Archibald Chapman
Olympic
L. M. Boomer
New York
Chapman
Southampton
Father Breaks Down In Court After Guilty Verdict
Father Elvert B Wade sat unmoved as the jury found his son guilty. Foreman Frank N Horton cried after the adjournment, while Wade's wife, at St. Vincent's hospital, and his mother listened to the verdict. Attorney Frederick E. Morgani delivered the news, and plans for appeal or further action remained undecided as the court prepared to set the sentence for 10 o'clock. The courtroom buzzed with speculation and crowds descended the lower hall as jurors weighed a possible first-degree verdict amid tense scenes and finality.
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Ile Wade
Triss
Inaugural Plans Upset Again Harding To Take Oath Public
MARION Ohio January 14 President elect Harding again upset inaugural plans by proposing a public oath in the Senate chamber to allow more spectators and avoid expense. He favored a simple ceremony either in the capitol or on the east porch but later backed a Senate chamber plan amid protests from those who had arranged travel to Washington.
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Ohio
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