Prohibition Law Utterfalter House Is Told
Washington dispatch reports Representative Bourke Cochran calls prohibition a failure and a dead letter if enforcement shifts from the Prohibition Bureau. He cites disorder in some states and argues that the 18th amendment cannot be enforced everywhere while warning against enforcing morality by law. He urges repeal or amendment and compares enforcement to regulating personal conduct.
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Washington
Bourke Cochran
New York
House
Upshaw
Georgia
Smith
Cochran
Open Discussion On Game Laws Planned In Connecticut
A gathering of Connecticut Fish and Game leaders will meet Friday afternoon at the Stratfield hotel to discuss proposed legislation before the General Assembly. Superintendent John Titcontha of the Fish and Game commission will speak on issues of interest to sportsmen, including shortening the rabbit hunting season, licensing freshwater fishermen, and tail lighting for night punters.
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Connecticut Fish and Game Associations
Stratfield Hotel
John &, Titcontha
Fish and Gane Commission
General Assembly
One Cent Stamp Issued At Philadelphia Post Office
A new one cent stamp bearing Benjamin Franklin’s portrait will be issued today at the Philadelphia Post Office to honor Franklin’s birthday. The stamp matches the old design in size and color but features curved wording around the top rather than a straight line.
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Benjamin Brankiiy
Philadelphia
Franklin
Amelia Strat
Okenuck Tribe Elects Officers at Stratford Meeting
The Okenuck Tribe of Red Men elected officers at a weekly meeting in Stratford last night. Oscar Peterson Jr led as sachem with Richard Blake senior, Martin Knapp prophet, Kriton Coe chief of records, Andrew Eston wampum keeper, Jerett Beardsley keeper of wapum, Theo Schmidt second sachem, and warders W Lacroty Edward Scott John Taskie Fred Beardsley. Past Great Sachems B Plumbley and B A Smith assisted in the ceremonies.
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Stratford
Okenuck ‘Ribs
Oscar Peterson Jr
Richard Blake
Sapamoares
Martin Gknapp
Kriton Coe
Andrew Eston
Wampum
Jerett Eardsley
Wapun
Ifford Vasey
Theodore Schmidt
Blumberg Divorce Case Stricken From List
The divorce action of Blauchr Javohs Khurmabere against Max Biumberg of Bridgeport, wealthy shoeman, scheduled for hearing before State Theverce dort UW. Reed yesterday Wis ordered abtrioken frond the Vist yesterday hourigel Whether or not a reconciliation will be effected could not be learned. Counsel said that it was a postponement and would not state when the action will be tried.
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Blauchr Javohs
Massachusetts House Denounces the Ku Klux Klan
Boston news report on January 16 states the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a unanimous resolution denouncing the Ku Klux Klan as dangerous to American values. The action reflects statewide opposition to the extremist group.
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Boston
House of Representatives
Ku Klux Klan
Why Stay Fat You Can Reduce
An old advertisement promotes a supposed weight loss remedy claiming many fats can drop pounds easily without exercise or harsh dieting. It touts prescription tablets sold at one dollar and offers direct mail order from Marmgla in Detroit, promising harmless results with no long sieges of exercise or starvation.
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Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Rebels Attack Home Of Timothy Healy In Dublin
Dublin correspondent reports a late night attack on the private residence of Timothy Healy near Leablin Chapelized. Several volleys fired, attack lasted minutes, windows broken, no serious injuries or further damage reported.
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Timothy Healy
London
Dublin
Evening News
Timothy Herts
Ie Trign Free State
Chapelized
Leablin
Severa
Maresko Father of Four Fined for DUI in Court
Joseph Maresko of Bridgeport, father of four, was fined $100 with costs after Judge John J. Walsh found him guilty of operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor. The judge noted his large family may have tempered the sentence. Co-defendants Wermen Hermowitz, Charles Kors, and Alexander Zitawski also received similar fines for selling intoxicating liquors.
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Joseph Maresko
Rave Igs
John J. Walsh
Common Pleas Court
Wermen Hermowitz
Charles Kors
Alexander Zitawski
Bridgeport
Capper Farm Credit Bill Faces Senate Hurdles Today
Washington reports the Senate neared completion of the Capper Farm credits bill with final action pushed to tomorrow along with the Lenroot-Anderson proposal. Debate voiced criticism of Capper's principles though its urgency was supported by Republicans and Democrats alike. A North Carolina Democrat urged that controversy not block passage of broader credit measures benefiting farmers.
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Washington
Senate
Lenroet-Anderson
Democnait
North Carolina
Picullorists
Snow storms cause $350,000 highway damage across 70 roads
The state faces about $850,000 in winter highway losses from 14 snow storms with $140,000 needed for snow removal and service to keep roads open. Flood and washout damages rise with thaw. Commissioner Bennett and Motor Vehicle Commissioner Stoeckel urge extra caution for long distance jitneys due to narrowed roads.
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Charles J Bennett
Snow Co
Stoeckel
Bar Association Meeting Friday Evening in Bridgeport
Native members of the annual Bridgeport bar association gathering are invited to attend Friday evening. The event is organized by Trobert G. DeForest, who is listed as press agent. The venue and exact times are not clearly stated in the fragmented notice.
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BAR Association
Bridgeport Tar Association
Rhday
We University Club
Trobert G. DeForest
Agenk
yuTuorans Eiveul
Stratford May Oppose Hydrant Water Charge
Stratford to consider opposing Bridgeport Hydraulics Co plan to charge for fire hydrant water at next Monday's common council meeting. Town Manager Hunter noted the issue could raise Stratford’s budget by about $30,000 annually if the proposal advances through the Hydraulic company and Police Chiefs commission review.
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Stratford
Jon Bridgeport
Bridgeport Hydra Company
R, FH. Hunter
Hedraulic
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Enforcement
Okenuck Tribe
Blumberg
Massachusetts House
Maresko
Groveteria
Tivverteria
Abby
Bitto
Elorcy
the Gas Appliance Exchange, Inc
Fairfield Ave
Lambert Pharmacal Co
St. Louis
U.S. A
Kaesmann Pharmacy
Leverty Drug Stores
Tiggetts Drug Store
Fred
Porter
Main St
State St
Stratiora Ave
Park Ave
North Main St
Wood Ave
Harrall Ave
Stratford Ave
Noble Ave
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