Rail Presidents Say New England Roads Face Ruin
Eleven large eastern railroads failed to settle the freight rate dispute after an eight hour conference at Ton with officials of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The group, including Levinson of the American Short Line Railroad Association, pressed for higher revenues to avert bankruptcy. Executives pledged to continue talks to relieve ICC hearings and resolve the contending rates, with continued discussions expected on Page Two.
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East
Cali
Inter Aiget
Te Levinson
American Short Line Railroadssociation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Association of Railway Executves
Fire Threatens New Haven Business Center
Fire swept the Mersiiel and Freedman department store on Onapri Street, drawing out the entire city fire apparatus. Discovered just before midnight, the blaze rapidly spread from a ground-floor origin, creating dense smoke along city streets as temperatures neared 30 degrees above zero. A large crowd gathered while authorities worked to gain control in the early hours.
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Mersiiel and Freedman
Comvel
Witheonels Ce Bali Anillins
Albany Seeks Amendment to Volstead Act
Albany votes 0 to 43 against amendment to modify the Volstead act to permit sale of light wines and beer with higher alcohol content, with a motion to commit the resolution to the excise committee.
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Albase
Far
Assembly
Bethlehem Steel Chief Testifies About Schwab Voucher
Wasgenet Grace, Bethlehem Steel president, told a congressional committee that a voucher for 265 543 dollars charged to Schwab's personal expenses was processed under regular reimbursement methods. An audit found 100 000 dollars charged to Bethlehem Shipbuilding. officials dispute its treatment as ship cost or profit. Irving Kulmer located the voucher. he did not sign or know its final disposition.
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New York
Wasgenett Grace
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Shealah
United States Shipping Board
Charles M. Schwab
Heer
E. HH. Abadie
Perley Morse
Mr. Schwab
Fleet Corporation
Bethlehem Shipbuilding I Corporation
Mir. Morse
Bethiebert Shipbuilding
Abadie
Grace
Bathichem Company
Out
Irving N. Kulmer
Perley Morss & Company
Ksumer
Sehwah
Wis
Senate Passes Bill Regulating Meat Packing Industry
The U S Senate approved a major measure to regulate meat packing and livestock industries by a 46 to 33 vote, sending the bill to the House with partisan lines evident as most Democrats supported and many Republicans opposed. The act retains key Agriculture Committee provisions as a substitute for earlier Kenyon Kendrick proposals.
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Washington. Yan
Senate Jnto
House
Congress
Senate
Republicas
Republcans
Brandegee and
McLein
Connecticut
Agriculture Committee
Kenyon-Kendrick
Vision at Grave Inspires Murder Charge
Philadelphia report states Charles Edwin King aged 21 was arrested for the murder of 17 year old Arline May Stout found dead at her home with a bullet wound. The girl's father obtained the warrant after saying a vision at his daughter's grave urged him to seek truth.
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Prilanelphia Abt
Charles Edwin King
Arline May Stout
King
Miss Stout
Stout
Arline
Hdwit
Kacharal
Neraely
Lake and Galbraith to Visit City as Rotary Guests
A 1920s tale reports Lake and Galbraith visiting Bridgeport as guests of the Rotary Club with guards to forestall lynching threats. The visit includes a Stratfield dinner, a Legion convention, and addresses by Commander Galbraith and Governor Labbe, with officials and delegates arriving from Hartford and New Haven areas.
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Galbraith
City
Rotary Club
American Legion
Women’s Auxiliary of Legion
F. W.gal- Agnerican
Lexinin
Helden
Amsifaries
Labbe Uiion
Wer
Esidzeport
Galaridthnd
Naretom Q
Chey
Cornyndeish
le Tite Vistled
Alta
Gylbradth
New Maven
State Women’s Auxiliary of Legion
Women Jurors May Wear Hats in Trial
Des Moines officials report that women jurors may wear hats and powder their faces during trials. Judge Wallingford announced the concession at Wolk County District Court, noting 40 women were called for jury service this term and 20 already expressed willingness to serve.
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Des Moins
Tow
Wolk County District Court
Wt. C. Wallingford
Brindell Trial Orders Forcing Open Of Safes
A New York court granted Samuel Untermyer an order to force open two Brindell safes to obtain district Building Trades Council documents. The case centers on alleged extortion and missing secretary Roswell, with evidence tied to Brindell’s alleged “valuable services” in preventing a threatened strike.
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New York
Jan
Building Trades’ Council
Justice McAvoy
Supreme Court
Samuel Untermyer
Robert P. Brindell
Stdlen
Pe Fce
Safns
Isoure
Eifforts
Roswell Hhe
Thesa
2iZueh
Robertaam
Aa Pala UN Grni
Brindell
Senator Phelan Protests Cork Mayor Deportation
Washington January 24 Senator Phelan Democrat California today protested a deportation plan for Lord Mayor O Cellaghan in a letter to Secretary Davis. He warned that deporting Cork's mayor would be a blot on the world and endanger the life of a man whose predecessors suffered under English policy.
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Washington
Phelan
Demoryat
California
O'Cellaghan
Davis
State Department
Cork
Prisal
Ales
Investigation of Springfield Joy Party is Ordered
Springfield officials announce a citizen council committee to probe alleged dereliction of duty in suppressing vice at a traveling salesmen banquet. No action taken on charges of revelry at a local hotel. reports describe liquor, underworld ties, and girl entertainers.
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Springfield
Fas
Edwin F. Leonard
Archer Simpson
Sonnet
William Lester
Board of Aldermen
Conmsmalt Tee
Ublice
Vice
jMles al Timor Otratly
Thas True Bond
Charies
Jita
Fire destroys 24 tons hay at winter quarters
A blaze at Ringling Brothers Bailey circus winter headquarters in Fairfield destroyed about 24 tons of newly purchased hay valued near $2,000. Arson is suspected after a larger fire three weeks earlier tied to the circus yard, with firefighters battling a ten acre grass blaze near Bridgeport.
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Winter Quarters
Tir
Ringling Grothe
Bailey
Clinton Avenue
Clinton
Fairfield
Allied Experts Urged to Propose German Disarmament Measures
City of Shelton faces financial crisis after the Yelton Trust Company failure left 228,000 in city funds at risk. Aldermen order a sweeping probe into all departments to determine accountability for the bank dealings and the city treasurer’s role. Mayor Nettleton says he welcomes inquiry. A special investigating committee, including Aldermen Weimann Griggs Gaynor and McNalty, will convene next Tuesday to organize. The council authorized notes up to 25,000 to cover two weeks of expenses. legislative approval for bonds up to 75,000 is possible. Trustees and city officials respond amid turmoil and pending receivership actions.
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Wau
Michael Gaynor
Matthew McNulty
Demacmas
Nettleton
George &. Willis
Robert P. Weimann
Clement J. Griggs
Michael Gaynotnd
Matthew McNalty
Andelty Wwenshrer
Pask
Thevard VW. Kueon
Ven ‘Rust Company
Mrs E H Havens Chosen Head of Visiting Nurse Association
Mrs E H Havens elected president of the Visiting Nurse Association at the annual meeting held at Mrs Sanford Stoddard’s home. Officers include first vice president Mrs Stoddard, second vice president Mrs J D Skinner, treasurer Mr Charles Gitzer, and trustees Dr Henry Blodget and others. report notes year end balance of 909.48 and $81.00 from seal sales, with activities described across infant welfare, Hemline recreation ground, and city nurse activities.
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Elmer ET. Havens
Airs
Sanford Stoddard
Washington Arena
Stord Stoddard
J. D. Skinner
William H. Finn
Roy
Clark
Charles Shapiro
Charles Gitxer
Frenry Blodget
Wones
Is. D
Pierce
Dregaure
Charles
Harsh V. Wilmot
Simpply Orn
Seward
Prise
TL McDonald
Hemline
Jolmer Sh Bhvens
Boyd
Aupermator
Bunford Loddund
Bnen
Phare
Income taxes rise on five million dollar figure
A Washington report outlines 1913 income statistics with notes on corporate, partnership, and individual filings. It cites total income taxes and war taxes, and lists ranges of incomes across firms and persons amid a broader tax recap. In Philadelphia, a murder trial opens over a money dispute, Elmer Drewes slain by James Brines, with jury selection and initial testimony detailing Brines's alleged motive and evidence.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Philadelphia
Jin
Elmer
Drewes
James Gay
Ior 1Dor, Jr
William P. Brines
Brines
University of Pennsylvania
West Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Williem
Elmer C. Drewes
Speed
Mire Gordon
Brineshed
Nanis
Turnaey
Grines Plendem
Rye Unitig
ILOO
Gerber
Luc Potico
Germantown
Uncertain 1920 Police Force Increase Plans
Official circles show doubt that any appropriation for new patrolmen will be made in 1920. City Auditor Keating released the annual report urging provision for additional officers, but many officials fear no funding will occur.
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Keating
Pitromen
Mddé
Thayta
Jitneurs Vote to Pay $20 Each for Legislative Work
A spirited meeting at SSH Dalefeld avenue discussed jitney pay to fund legislative work. The plan fixes each jitney at twenty dollars, while debates consider broader reforms and public impact amid concerns about business health and propaganda. Strong attendance expected.
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Tapia
Harry Pring
Fleymen
Premiers Plan Talks on Austrian Situation and Reparations
Paris dispatch reports British Prime Minister Lloyd George and French Premier Briand discuss admission of German representatives to reparations talks. Experts study disarmament compliance while the council focuses on Austria and reparations, with plans for detailed recommendations ahead of the final council decision.
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Paris
Britain
France
Belgium
Japan
Togethe
Germany
Austria
Prione
Davis Lloyd-George
French Council
Aristide Brian
Tull
Jis
German Peace to Be First Act of The Republicans
Harold Knutson Republican representative from Minnesota announced that peace with Germany and Austria would be the first act of the incoming administration. He stated Congress sought peace but was blocked by presidential veto and argued that renewed relations would benefit American business and world commerce.
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New Fork
Harold Knutson
Minne Nota
Germany
Austria
Aire
New York
United
Harding Cabinet Posts Speculation Sparks White House Talk
The Washington rumor mill centers on President Harding's likely eight cabinet appointments as factions within the administration vie for influence. Names such as Dawes and Wallace appear in chatter, with observers weighing possible posts and the balance of power within the new group.
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Harding
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