Hartford Legislature Appoints County Leaders to Key Committees
In Hartford the legislature named Lavery of Fairfield House as Finance Chairman with Senator Wheeler on Appropriations and Shaw of Redding leading Judiciary. Pro tempore Wilcott of Norfolk and Speaker Won of Shelton announced committee assignments amid Bridgeport and county support, signaling a peace-movement alignment and county contributions to party success.
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Arnold Daly Dies in Flames Ends Noted Stage Career
Arnold Daly, famed actor once rising from office boy to international stage star, perished in a Wentworth fire that trapped him on the fourth floor. Firemen and rescuers pulled five others from the blaze as Daly’s body lay in an armchair. Identification came hours later to his attorney Frank Whitcomb. Continued on Page Nine.
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Committee Against Gas Station Plan Reported On
A heated committee review of J Ryburn’s permit request for a gas station at Main and Verter streets led the Board of Aldermen Fire Committee to recommend against approval. Alderman Tormer and Clerk Stapleton spoke as the petition faced opposition from residents and the local business association.
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Grange Seeks State Rebate On Auto License Fees
Connecticut State Grange backed a ten percent revenue rebate from auto license fees to towns for road improvements. Delegates gathered in Bridgeport at Stratfield for the forty second annual session, with praise for Bridgenart's courtesy and plans to study the St Lawrence project and related agricultural legislation.
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Shelton Man Burned At Home In Kitchen Fire
Ferdinand Orida, 30, of Shelton, suffered severe third degree burns to head and body when attempting to light a fire with kerosene and kindling. He was rushed to Griffin Hospital in Derby by Shelton ambulance. Firemen contained the blaze to the kitchen, with curtains burned, as police investigate the accident and note a flame flashed into his face igniting his clothing.
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Local officials appointed as village clerk and city posts
A regional paper notes appointments including a local clerk at 82,500. It covers enforcement, grand jury actions, and various community updates. Proceeds mention Stratford, wage changes, and public notices amid a broad column of items across multiple pages.
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Dry Enforcement Chief Quizzed by U S Grand Jury
Hartford January 13 The Peder Grand jury investigation into bootlegging and diversion of industrial alcohol continues. Prominent figures in Connecticut and New York are expected to face further action as witnesses testified. Major Chester Mills of New York led probing enforcement efforts with John Davidey US Attorney and John Danaher assisting. Proceedings extended as official materials are reviewed.
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Smith to present coal control bill credentials next week
Chicago dispatch reports Colonel Smith named by Governor Small to the late Senator McKinley’s unexpired term says he will present his credentials to the Senate early next week. A Senate committee inquiry linked his campaign funds to public utility heads. The House Commerce committee voted 14 to 6 to table Parker’s bill giving the executive branch coal crisis powers, delaying coal regulation for the session.
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Communists Move to Purge New York Union from AFL
About eighty employees at the Bridgeport office of the American Railway Express Co are affected by a wage increase announcement. The United States Arbitration Board granted an across the board raise of 0.8 cents per hour effective January 1, 1927, costing the company about 4.5 million annually. The action follows a charge-filled report alleging Communist influence in the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Express Workers.
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House Committee Seeks War Budget Increase To Expand Army
The House appropriation committee urged funding for a standing army of 118750, overriding the budget proposal of 102000. The bill requests 266 million for War Department activities next fiscal year, totaling 786184 below the budget estimate while exceeding last year’s by 3500000. It proposes 297712090 for military actions and omits housing projects totaling 5080000, with air corps expansion possible to raise enlisted strength to 11983 by year end.
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Senate Extends Maternity Law After Deadlock
Wallington Jan 1 4Ary An eight day Senate session ends with passage of a bill to extend the Shepard Town Maternity Act two years to June 30 1324 before automatic repeal. Senator Shepard Democrat author of the original law introduces the measure as an amendment. The bill had lingered since January 6 as unfinished business and only passed after a compromise with opponents led by Senator Bingham Republican Connecticut and Reed Democrat Missouri who sought to block further legislation.
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Abandon Force In Deals With Central America Borah Demands
Senator Borah urged a campaign of peace in U S relations with Central American nations. He proposed letting Nicaragua voters choose their president and arbitration for Mexico land disputes as a start to abolishing force and aligning with the masses. The Senate and House debated policy as Mexi ca Nicaragua issues persisted.
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Mexico Silent On Kellogg's Charges
Mexico's internal disturbances and tense relations with the United States provoke concern while officials refrain from predictions. The government has not commented on Secretary Kellogg's remarks about Communist activity in Mexico aimed at the U S. Soviet denial by its minister in Mexico is noted as implausible by authorities.
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Thought Marriage Revalidation Earlier Papal Blessing Probe
Nolin alleges he sought a papal blessing from Monsignor MacGhivney to validate a marriage he claimed was valid but involved annulment efforts. Testimony in Superior Court by Judge El Dickensin focused on whether the blessing was part of a revalidation and on timing after the death of Nolan's first wife Jane McDonough.
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Sacasa Retiring Reported As Opposition Crumbles
Unconfirmed dispatches from Managua and Washington say Juan B. Sacasa, Liberal leader opposing Nicaragua’s Diaz regime, may abandon the effort amid U S naval actions. Officials expect a Liberal retreat could lead to peace talks between Diaz and Liberals.
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