French Prevented All From Firing Own Shells
A House War Committee hearing revealed that American troops were barred from firing American made gas shells in France due to French threats to stop supplying shells. Colonel Amos A Freis testified that despite receiving increasing American shells, France insisted on using its own, leaving the U S with insufficient gas shells during intense hostilities.
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Uniform Divorce Laws Urged by Clergymen
Washington January 1 Clergy members led by Rev William Sheafe rector of Christ Church Brooklyn urged federal amendment for uniform divorce laws before the House Judiciary committee. They said faulty state laws foster “nasty marriages” and hinder divorces, advocating national standards.
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Beginning of New Era, Wilson Declares League Start
President Wilson calls the League of Nations conference in Paris a new era for international cooperation. He urges Great Britain to send a representative, saying the meeting marks the first step toward the ideal concert of nations and the League becoming a living force for peace and prosperity.
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Cummings condemns New York socialists exclusion
Homer Cummings, chair of the Democratic national committee, condemns New York's action in disbarring five socially elected Socialist members. He calls the move an outrage to popular government and says the wrong should be righted as soon as possible. The statement is dated January 13.
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Cornell Student Fined $200 in Lake Cayuga Drowning Case
N Y Jan 18 W Fether of Los Angeles California was fined $200 for possessing a bottle of Mavor while his companion Misa Hazel Crante of Ithaca drowned in a canoe accident at Lake Cayuga on July 9 1919 He faced a local bone dry liquor law violation and was previously investigated for murder but exonerated. Thieves stole $400 from Mrs Mary Pindes at 20 Bishop Avenue. detectives are investigating the burglary.
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Bishop Avenue
Six Year Path to Prohibition Says Official
A six year program to make the United States dry faces federal agents, says H. O. M. Gaylord, assistant chief commissioner of Washington, D. C. He told agents and inspectors from mid western states that, by the end of the period, the revenue bureau expects the nation to be a real desert.
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Barring of Socialists Condemned by World Press
Buenos Aires reports strong condemnation of New York’s exclusion of Socialists from its legislature. La Nacion voices alarm that denying Socialists participation mirrors past restraints on Catholics and stirs fears of regressive policy. The piece highlights liberal critiques across international editorial pages.
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England
Blockade in Baltic Against Germany Lifted
Baltic naval mission telegram from Stetitin says the blockade against Germany in the Baltic was lifted yesterday and German ships have already sailed from Baltic ports, marking a change in wartime control and shipping movements.
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Five Cent Trolley Fare Urged At Hearing in City Hall
The Public Utilities commission heard calls to restore a five cent trolley fare in Bridgeport. Labor reps and police traffic officials argued against the zone system, urging a flat five cent rate or even broader reforms. Connecticut Company testimony rebuttals were slated for Hartford hearings.
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Deportees from Buford Praise Bolshevism on Shipboard
Associated Press report from Wil, January 18 describes the US army transport Buford off Kiel after detaining 244 passengers. Radicals on board reportedly sang revolutionary songs in calm seas, with Emma Goldman described as sullen and defiant and Alexander Berkman as voluble.
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Berlin
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Leaders 10 Avert Injecting Treaty Into 1920 Battle
Democratic and Republican leaders pledged unity to end Senate treaty deadlock and avoid dragging treaty issues into the 1920 campaign. Senators Lodge Massachusetts and Hitchcock Nebraska stated concessions and reservations were needed for prompt ratification. Delegations urged immediate ratification with necessary reservations to win two thirds.
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Record Seat Price Reaches $115,000 On Exchange
New York report records a new high for a Stock Exchange seat as $115,000 was paid for the seat held for fifty years by J N Bouvier. The sale marks a historic price for a floor seat amid market chatter and investor interest.
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New York
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Bouyier
Johnson Makes Treaty Fight a Campaign Slogan
Senator Hiram Johnson declares he will take the peace treaty issue to the people in Brooklyn, challenging Republican leaders. He denounces suppression of free speech and warns against fear of law and order, urging open discussion and unity on the ratification with reservations.
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New York
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Ratification Debate Across Colleges on League Pact
Across several colleges, students and faculty vote on ratification with or without reservations. Brown University shows 97 of 742 in favor of ratification without amendment while Cleveland Western Reserve members favor compromise by a large margin. Elmira College votes for immediate ratification and Harvard favors compromise.
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Deserted baby doll found in post office since Christmas
A baby doll dressed in pink has been in the Bridgeport post office since Christmas Eve. Officials, led by Postmaster Charles J. Green, seek the doll's rightful owner while trying to identify its family. The doll is described as youthfully hair and blue eyes, costly clothing, and appears deaf and dumb.
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Bridgeport
New Haven
Socialists Trial Set by Albany Committee Hearings Planned
Five Socialist assemblymen face committee action as the judiciary panel is tapped to conduct a public hearing process at the capitol. A sub committee was formed to draft rules of procedure and charges, with Attorney General Newton expected to act as counsel. preparation will take several days.
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Reichstag Attack as Radicals Storm Berlin Labor Debate
Berlin reports describe a violent clash as communists and independent socialists attempted to storm the Reichstag over the labor bill backed by defence minister Noske. Machine guns, flame throwers, and police rifles were used amid chaotic scenes near Unter den Linden and the Brandenburger gate.
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Berlin attack toll rises as Reichstag adjourns
The report notes 10 people killed in the incident at the Reichstag building as the assembly adjourned in Berlin. Details remain limited with continued coverage likely on page two.
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Stormy House debate over Army awards investigation
In Washington on January 13 a stormy House session debated a resolution by Representative Gallivan to investigate army war decorations. Gallivan attacked General March and other officers, while supporters defended them. The measure passed 188 to 143 amid opposition from many Democrats who warned it would harm morale.
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Building Needs Urged By Bridgeport Builders
A Bridgeport meeting of the Building and Loan association in the Chamber of Commerce rooms urged action to relieve the costly building boom affecting hotels theatres and public structures. W A Smith of W A Smith & Son warned there will be no material cost decline for at least two years as population grows and construction resumes after the war.
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Police Board Faces Patrolman Appointments Pressure
The board is expected to appoint at least one patrolman soon to avoid cutbacks in salaries. The police department had a 37 patrolman limit authorized a year ago, but last year failed to fill those positions, risking further budget reductions unless the board acts.
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