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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1924

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Three House Rule Changes Split GOP Unity

Three changes in house rules split the Republicans with concerns over committee control and a new special committee for veterans legislation. The Underwood amendment was repealed and committee power over bills was reduced, while a special veterans committee was created.

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House Rules Fight Ends With Repeal Of Underwood Rule

House Rules fight ends with adoption of a resolution repealing the Underwood amendment rule and creating a new committee to handle war veterans legislation. Discharge provisions were narrowly defeated amid party splits as Moore proposals limit immediate floor action on rules.

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Mellon tax bill sparks Capitol debate in Washington

In Washington on June 18 the Mellon tax measure dominates congressional talk as lawmakers confront the bill's prospects. Reports note committee hearings and partisan clash over proposed reforms, amid signals of possible changes before final action.

Capitol

Woman Accuses Storekeeper of Short Change

A woman on Leighton Avenue claims a store keeper short changed her by ten dollars after she paid with a twenty. Police investigate as the clerk says he gave change for twenty and cannot find the ten. A matron questioned the woman amid reports she was seen attempting to hide money in her mouth.

Wintle Luz Qmublic Elliseé Leington Avenue Hero Folice David Jack Pole

Woman Declares 4 Lyod Not Testify of Love

Milford January 18 Special to The Telegram Mrs Green, claiming $454 from the estate of Captain John W Clark, presents letters alleged to show affection but described as a leave you at the church message. Probate court hears her claim alongside other creditors after Clark died March 31 from a car crash.

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Grover Loms Wins Divorce Over Cruelty Allegations

Grover M Loms of Stamford was granted a divorce from his wife Lelen Loms by Judge Jaane Wolfe on grounds of description and tolerable cruelty. Witnesses said the wife caused a scene late at night and had a history of throwing household items during disputes.

Grover M ‘Loins Stamford Lelen Loins Jaane Wolfe Loms

Wife of Drinkwater Author Obtains Divorce

Kathleen Drinkwater, wife of John Ouimakens, a noted writer and author of Seraniy Clon, is granted a divorce. Court records show the couple separated after a lengthy marriage, with testimony detailing grounds for dissolution.

Eundon Dan Kathleen Drinkwater John Ouimakens Ier Weiner Af Seraniy

Tampico Blockade Risk Drives Cabinet Session

Rebels block Tampico harbor drawing U.S. concern as a tanker and steamer breach the line under shell fire. Washington focuses on protecting American shipping with the cruiser Richmond due to Vera Cruz to repatriate crew from the wreck Tacoma and urge calm amid Mexican rebel actions.

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Stratford Man Shot Self After Staggering in Stratford

Stephen Fuul of 341 Sedguid avenue nearly bled out after two 33 caliber bullets lodged near his heart. He staggered for hours before neighbors and Dr G At Howland aided him. Paul, the alleged shooter, claimed self injury in a shed. investigators doubt suicide. Fuul, longtime American Tube and Stamping worker, had wife away in Bridgeport and two children.

Stratford Stephen Fuul Sedguid Avenue Alsome Dr G Howland Wiliam Nichole Snall of Pauls Bridgeport

Fight Looms over Proposed Polar Flight at Shenandoah

A Senate or House committee debate centers on a polar flight for the Shenandoah dirigible. Navy officials plan tests and hearings as repairs proceed after the ship’s wreck and gale damage.

Shenandoah

MacMillan Heard From First Time in Weeks From North Greenland

Message received from the MacMillan expedition reports continuity of contact via station DKU Minot North Dakota. The 1934 dispatch credits weather and equipment issues for delayed reports, notes near-polar daylight, and describes life aboard Bowdoin with water fetches, ice conditions, and attempts to conserve supplies.

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Major Gilbert Lectures on Real English Humor and America

Major Gilbert addresses the Contemporar club at Brooklawn Park on Real English humor and the American brand. He contrasts English wit with American tastes, notes Dickens as a chief humorist, and reflects on England's preoccupations with debt and estate issues alongside American sports pursuit.

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Ordinance Board Seeks Opinion on Zoning Powers

City council committee discusses pension alignment and salaries for town clerk assistants under a new ordinance. Attorney opinion sought on legal rights, with a plan to raise clerks to 1200 and scale to 1600 by year five beginning next fiscal April.

Ordinance Board Common Council Mnayor O.dinance

Reserves Decision In $40 000 Grain Company Action

The hearing on a $40 000 reclamation petition by Pillsbury Flour Mills of Minneapolis against National Grain halted with a reserved decision. Militia measures centered on a November 19 consign ment contract making Pillsbury a distributing agent. Pillsbury claimed title to flour stored and shipped as part of the deal, asserting recovery against National Grain.

John Kea Pillsbury Flour Minneapolis Minn Way Tract Asx Lipsbury Martimer Mata Givin Company Matsche Matshke Grain Corporation Bridgeport

Serum to Prevent Measles Discovered

New York report states a preventive measles serum has been developed and will be announced soon by the municipal Bureau of Labor. William W. Parker outlines arrangements for immunizing exposed children at Parker Hospital.

New York Municipal Bureau of Laboratores William W. Park Wilary Parker Hospital

Local Charges and Court Actions Dominate Stamford News

Local records detail charges preferred against Connet 4 appointment and postmaster matters. Protests stir as Holden attorney seeks a prompt Senate subcommittee decision on public hearing. Other items note divorces, accidents, zoning talks, and municipal actions across New Haven, Bridgeport, and Stamford.

Holden Mores Senate Vivian Gilbert Ture Contemporary Club Diorce Wadows Association Durlury Taius Stairs Tose Cates News Political Club Hackett Stamford Pole Moca Stratford Harry MacKenzie Westport Leach Bethel Priest Greenwich Rei Pinny Cooney Pince Dianlet Ridgefield Seth Low Pierrepont Mra Wo Fleck Bruigeport Stratford Road

R. R. Worker Bound for Bridgeport Killed

A New Haven Railroad employee from Wallingford was struck and killed by a train in the yards while crossing to watch a work train bound for Bridgeport. Four other workers witnessed the incident as the engine passed. The as yet unidentified man died at the scene.

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Como Senator Brief: Protests Over PM Appointment

Written charges against Ma Den trigger protests as Senator Moses is mailed over the Prime Minister's appointment. Local activists rally to express opposition and demand clarification from party leaders.

P. M Moses

Hearing on Connor Post Office Nominee Stirs Senate

Written charges against Arthur F Connor, Bridgeport post office nominee, move to Senate Committee on Post Offices and Roads. Attorney Holden says charges will reach Senator Moses today and a formal hearing could occur Tuesday or Wednesday next week if substantial.

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City Plans Short Term Notes to Cover Year Funds

Ambitious to find funds for city operations, officials discussed short term notes and reallocations at a board meeting. City departments face limited appropriations as officials seek emergency funding to bridge the year.

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