Navy studies catapulted aircraft and collapsible ships
The Navy reported to the House Naval Committee that catapult launches of seaplanes are feasible and may outperform current crane methods. Tests at a yard will verify if a seaplane can be hurled from a catapult. Plans include collapsible planes for storage aboard ships and major upgrades at Hampton Roads and San Diego air stations with a $35,000,000 budget for the next fiscal year.
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Army limited to 175000 enlisted men by Congress
Congress votes to cap the regular army at 175 000 enlisted, after the Senate reverses a 150 000 cap and adopts a joint resolution instructing the War Secretary to halt recruiting. The House quickly passes a companion measure to limit strength to 175 000, with a conference expected to reconcile differences.
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Republican
Indiana
Secretary of War
Whitman pledges police aid in graft probe amid rumors
Police chief Enright declines to force reports from his men as reports of resignations swirl. Mayor Hylan and Police Commissioner Knright pledge cooperation. Major General John O Ryan refuses the post if offered. Whitman orders police to report for duty and abrogate a rule requiring statements to investigators.
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Vlan
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Wright
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Morrow
Sylan
Knright
Bill asks Wilson why Crowder went to Cuba
Washington Jan 17 A resolution asking why and by what authority President Wilson sent Major General Crowder to Cuba to investigate conditions there was introduced by Representative Emerson Republican Ohio The measure says the subjects are unknown to the people and Congress
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Wilson
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Cuba
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Ohio
Sing Sing escape trial linked to Yale estate case
News notes the escape from Sing Sing on October 15 and rapid pursuit across Bridgeport and surrounding villages. Arrests followed in New Hampshire, with trial and expected sentencing Friday. Separately, university probate hearings in New York address the Judson estate valued around 1 090 000 including central park area holdings and a bequest to Columbia University.
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George Burecus Bassett
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Leary
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Cho
Caroline) Wood
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J. Sut
St Louis
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Eais
Local Legion Post Approves Measures Before Congress
Harce W Congdon Post of the American Legion approved two bills pending in Congress at its meeting last night. Measures include the War Risk Insurance consolidation and retirement provisions for emergency and reserve officers. The post urged Connecticut veterans to seek timely passage and compensation, notifying seniors of the action.
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Harce W. Congdon
Ameritem Legion
Wight
Wason
Stevens
War Risk Bureau
Welfare Commission Urges Child Protection and Education Laws
Hartford January 17 Three main proposals appear in the child welfare commission report sent to Governor Lake. They call for rent courts a new state department for child welfare and a division of special education standards within the state board of education. Additional measures seek adoption laws and duties for town officials regarding children in care.
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Education Board
Division of Special Education and Standards
Hartford
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State Board of Education
F D Keeler Noted Attorney Dies of Pneumonia
Obituary notes the death of F D Keeler a prominent attorney from the area due to pneumonia. The report references his professional standing and mournful community response amid a list of local names and minor details.
Body of Daughter of Former Czar Is Reported Recovered
The report states the daughter of the former czar has been recovered after a voyage involving steamers and ports in Europe and Asia. Officials expect further details as ships reach Shanghai and The Island for follow up.
Destroyers Seek Naval Seaplane Off Costa Rica Coast
Navy dispatch reports destroyers of the Pacific Fleet ordered to search for the naval seaplane NC-6 lost off the Gulf of Nicoya. Destroyer Munford stands by with crew safe aboard. NC-5 wreck confirmed and NC-6 missing with no word from its crew.
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Munford
Gulf of Nicoya
Tt Associated Press
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Iophine Rou
San Diego
Bython
ISC
Lieutenant Langdon Deathbed Claim on Jap Sentry Fire
Reported by the state department and public tonight the Japanese sentry who killed engineer Lieutenant Warren J. Langdon aboard the US cruiser Albazy near Vindivostok on January 8 is alleged to have fired after Langdon replied to a challenge. Langdon reportedly left his post and confronted an officer in uniform on the street while intoxicated according to advisories.
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Sagurenant
W. H. Langdon
United States
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Vindivostok
Amuc
Board of Investigation
Thpanese
Vlvenji
Gipnesiit
Langdon
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Las
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J. Langdon
Uy Son
Janusry
Lie Deparvient
Lyn Hore
Imaion and
Courk
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Abiish
Juangdow
Hus
Imiioun
Langion
Lapuncae
Peter the Treat Street
Wbauh
Mrong
Liehtenuts Tangdor
Nanit
Laingdon
Japan Tith Division
Pers
Crear
Mild Progressives angered by tentative cabinet selections
The piece reports discontent among Progressive supporters over Harding’s tentative cabinet picks, noting lack of unity and perceived insufficient attention to Progressive aims. It mentions Senators Johayon and Metlarmick of Minnesota facing opposition and hints at broader elite and college-community backing for or against the proposals.
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Metlarmick
Miinvis
Ways and Means urges $1,350,000 school funds this year
Bridgeport’s Ways and Means Committee urges using 1,350,000 this year if school funds are obtained. After Aldermen approved 2,700,000 for new schools, a bill was drafted to authorize selling bonds. The plan includes several new school buildings and additions through 2,708,000 in construction and site purchases.
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Board of Education
Board of Aldermen
Mayer Wilson
Bridgeport
Waysetd Means Commitive
Financiat Advisory Committee
Barrowine
Plin New High School
Eyucati
Warren Street
South Avenue
Boston Fest Road
Madison
Longgleton
Sheridan
Whittier
Ways and Means Committee
Aldermen Meet Again Wednesday On Bond Proposal
City officials reconvene on Wednesday to discuss refunding bonds. Proposals include raising interest rates and extending terms to reduce debt service, with plans to push new bonds for the city’s financial needs.
Mother of Eight Can't Pay Rent-Court Passes the Hat
A distressed mother of eight seeks rent relief in court as a crowd raises funds. The tale, recounted with scattered names and odd phrases, depicts community sympathy and a plea for help to cover living costs and child needs.
Fur Crooks Loot $300000 In New York Heists
In New York during the last two weeks robbers allegedly took fur valued at more than 60 000 from three shops in a six story West Twenty Fifth Street building. Police investigated three burglaries on Sunday as the masked bandits sealed fire ladders and entered lofts through a chimney then used an elevator to raid other shops. A separate break in at a fashionable Avenue apartment house left two men unmasked and missing.
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New York
West Twenty-Fifth Street
Orpyolvere
Justice Calder Dies During Trial At Supreme Court
A report states Justice Calder of the Supreme Court died during a trial. Details indicate the court adjourned as colleagues conferred, with the elder jurist Morley listed among those present. The obituary notes Calder was in his DH years and had ties to Ira Daemilton TSS2.
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Justice Calder
Supreme Court
Rivk
Morley
Ira Daemilton
Dmitind
Aldermen Take No Action on Broad Street Plan
City aldermen made no move on Broad Street extension, deferring action to Streets and Sidewalks committee. A Moore offered a Lafayette Street extension as first step, while North Main trolley service and a 203,060 bond issue were debated, with absentee Alderman Blackhim voting.
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Bermuda
Fomer Board
Blackhim
Ith
Broad Street
Aldermaqz Walter A A Moore
Council
Lifayette
Ison Street
Moore
One Dead Another Dying Six Injured In Taxi Explosion
A taxi explosion outside the Quaker Taxicab Company headquarters left one man dead, another dying, and six injured. Chauffeurs had been on strike for weeks. police issued orders as investigators examined the scene and crime wires and debris. The article mentions Jamies McKe, and notes a frail transmission of details from the night.
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Cnbe
Tan Saveets
Jamies
Five Taledo Bandits Kill Two Detectives in Hold-up
Five Taledo Bandits kill two detectives during a $12,000 robbery. Police identify a driver as syho and recover $2,200 hidden under a mattress. Detectives Louis Schroeder and A Be Tong are fatally shot near a station as officers pursue the gang and a second car. Officer Ap L. Breed aided in the case with banking receipts tied to the heist.
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Lockiy di
New York
Wopyral
Agen
Favo Waiicouc
Police Herdeuarter
Louis Schroeder
New York Central
Ap. LE
Lmion
Curt
Better to give work than to ask charity says noble call
A terse remark urges offering employment over charity and mentions contacting Noble Ten-Ten for details. The comment frames work as a preferable aid and directs readers to seek opportunities through the referenced contact.
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Noble
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