Senate Critic Says Legislature Fails to Function
Washington Jan 13 Senator Williams Democrat Mississippi led a sharp rebuke of the Senate for not properly considering the pending water power bill. He claimed Congress ignores the people's business as the chamber prepared to adjourn after two minor bills amid confusion. He likened the Senate to a fifth wheel as he urged action before adjournment. Senator Smith of Georgia noted the pending motion to adjourn as proceedings ended.
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Washington
Senate
Williams
Mississippi
Uniper
Congresa
Willams
Tam
Benjamin Frankin
Senate of the
United States
Smith
Georgia
Harmony Lodge 77 initates fifty two new Moose members
Fraternal Loyal Order of Moose local lodge on State street initiated fifty two new members. Following the session an executive meeting selected nominees for officer posts for 1920. Harmony Lodge 77 also held its annual installation with one hundred members present at 189 State street. Installing officer was Hon Joseph H Ullman of New Haven. Officers installed included Joseph Solomon president and others. Delegates elected to represent the lodge at the Springfield national convention were Shapiro Moss Loewirth Rosen and Finklestone. Charity ball set for February 5 at Hotel Strathfield will benefit three Hebrew charitable organizations. A social session followed with refreshments served.
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Joseph H. Ullman
New Haven
Harmony Lodge
District Grand Lodge
Joseph Solomon
Samuel H. Schnee
Joseph Hirschfald
Bernard Rubenstein
Harry Treager
Outside Guardian
Henry Weingarten
Inside Guardian
Harry Spitz
Monitor
Abraham
Thieves Arrested for Clothing Theft at Commercial House
Detectives traced a theft of clothing from Theodore Martson at the Commercial House on Water street. Walter Miller and William Peterson, residents there, were arrested after the stolen items were found in their possession.
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Theodore Martson
Commercial House
Water Street
Martson
Detective Bureau
Walter Miller
William Peterson
Caillaux to face senate jury in Paris trial today
On January 13 Joseph Caillaux, former premier, charged with intriguing to secure peace with Germany, was set to appear before the new Senate as high court at 2 p.m. The body debated postponement with many senators preferring January 27 for opening of examination and some proposing sine die adjournment due to heavy duties. Caillaux expected to ask for immediate trial while Senate rooms weighed delay until presidential transition.
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Joseph Caillaux
Germany
Senate
M. Caillaux
Ethacs
Caillaux
Final vote near on water power bill in Senate
The Senate, 40 to 16, rejected Senator Harrison's amendment to exempt St. Lawrence and Niagara waters as it moved toward final action on the long debated water power development bill. Senator Nelson led the measure amid charges against critics who warned of giveaways to water power interests. Senator Lenroot predicted President Wilson would veto later amendments.
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Washington
Senate
Tate
Harrison
Mississippi
St. Lawrence
Niagara
House
Congress
Nelson
Minnesota
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Wilson
Saloons Arrested by Federal Officers
Adolph Herskowtiz proprietor of a saloon at 760 Railroad Avenue and Adolph Spiegal a bartender at 110 Norman Street were arrested by federal agents on breach of peace and prohibition charges. They were released on bonds yesterday and await a hearing before Commissioner Lavery this morning.
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Adolph Herskowwittz
Gad Hanover Street
Railroad Avenue
Adolph Spiegal
Norman Street
Herskowitz
Federal Revenue Agents
Lavery
Arrest of Max Kuper Mintz on breach of peace charge
Following a complaint to detective headquarters, Max Kuper Mintz of 1156 Hancock Avenue was arrested last night on a technical charge of breach of the peace.
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Detective Headquarters
Max Kupermintz
Hancock Avenue War
Eye Remedy Promises Stronger Vision Says Doctor Study
Prominent Philadelphia doctor endorses Bon-Opto tablets as a home eye remedy. Pill dissolved in water is used as an eye bath two to four times daily, with claimed improvements in clarity, reduced inflammation, and glasses often discarded. The ad cites patient testimonials and a physician’s approval, noting a 60 percent sight-strengthening guarantee or money back.
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Glenwood Coal and Gas
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