Governor Lake Appeals for Aid to Doomed Children
Hartford, Conn. January 1922 Governor Lake issued a proclamation appealing for aid to starving European and Connecticut children. He urged personal donations to save lives before the next harvest, noting food shortages, depreciated funds, and the global reach of famine. He asked every citizen to contribute up to ten dollars to help feed the invisible victims.
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Hartford
Conn
Lake
Connecticut
Danwary Gi
Milford To Host Series Of D A R Parties
Milford January 21 The Freelove Baldwin Stow chapter announces the first of four card parties and food sales under D A R auspices at the Memorial chapter house. Tables will be assigned for the entire series with one donated by Regent Mrs Nicholas MM. Wond of New York. Mrs Frank N Plate will host the event, with Clifford Park and Mrs A Co Capenton overseeing the food sale.
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Clifford Park
A. Co. Capenton
Contract Violation Alleged In Suit Over Lost Superintendent Post
Berman TL Wiltstein of Milford sues Borris Metis company for 224008 damages claiming breach of contract after losing a $1800 superintendent of production position. The 1926 contract ran three years with salary allotments. payments ceased after October 1920. Wittstein also alleges he allowed the company to manufacture and sell products of his invention.
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Berman TL. Wiltstein
Milford
Borris Metis Company
Wittstein
Receivership Sought for Stamford Trucking Firm
Thomas H Tyson and others holding 2 percent of F J Stone Trucking Company stock in Stamford filed with the superior court for the appointment of a receiver to wind up the company affairs. The company's stated capital stock is 25059 dollars.
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Thomas H. Tyson
F J. Stone Trucking Company
Stamford
Newspapermen and Chorus Girls Are Walking Straight
New York reports a crime wave breakdown by occupation with the secretary of state noting patterns. The tally lists newspapermen and chorus girls among breakers, detailing counts for various roles from editors to waitresses, and cites law violations across many urban professions.
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New York
John J. Lyons
Suow
Wien
No Re enlistment Policy Questioned for Treated Men
Government debates a no reenlistment rule for soldiers under treatment. Treasury official Br. Warwick says the March 6, 1892 act requires effective able bodied men to serve, affecting payment of a $30 reenlistment bonus when enlistment funds lapse during treatment.
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Dstroller
Tréasury
Warwick
Br. Warwick
School Girls Smoke Sparks Helena Debate
Helena Jan 25 reporters describe secret "smickers" among young girls and boys. Mrs. F. M. McConnell proposes a state law banning cigarette smoking. Local officials note rising concerns over youth smoking and call for stricter controls.
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Helena
Mont
F. M. BcConnell
W. Uomen
Judge Brown to Speak on Colonial History at MMU
A local history lecture series hosted by the Sons of Plymouth and affiliated groups will feature Judge Brown discussing colonial history. Prof Leonard W. Labaren of Milford Preparatory School is slated as a speaker on February 18, with other educators attending the event at MMU.
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Judge Brown
Sons of
Pynauth
Hircussian Viuk
MMU
Cow
Thomas Boaker
Malloywing
Chivesing
Leonard W. Labaren
Milford Preparatory School
Mathew
Milfore
Senator Capper Attacks Militia Appointee Over Disclosure
Senator Capper objects to the appointment of Martin as adjutant general. The plan requires the department to disclose the appointer’s recommendations, with adjutant generals from several states reportedly favoring Martin for the post.
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Senator Capper
Wwashington
George
Tod
Nution
Martin
Training School For Hygienists With State Aid
Connecticut House session notes several bills on women workers and health. Proposals include a 50 hour work week for women and minors in Mercantile establishments, paid vacation after six months, and living wages. A commission seeks reforms on labor and public health.
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House of Representative
Representa
Perry
New Haven
New Hlaven
Af. Perry
Hiven
Connecticut
Hrouse of Representatives
Hartford
Helen Jawett
Tolland
Committee On Labor
Committee On the Judiciary
Migs Krows
Naugatuck
Committee On
Labor
Longtin
Peisow
Ford
Agrivaltural
Lee
Hareford
St. Asydumph
St. Agnes
Iin
Shaeiers
Ny Af
Waltressfield
Denimywa
Advertisius
Wairfield County Delegatio 1
Hen T Crawford
Greenwich
Honker
Justified homicide in shooting of Brock by officer
Jan. 25 in Sew IPavien coroner’s inquest found Officer Bernard F. O Nei acted in performance of duty when he shot John Brock, a negro, on January 1st after Brock threatened with a knife in a restaurant and chased by police near Diswell avenue. The coroner noted conflicting testimony and ruled the shooting justifiable.
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Seromer Mix
Bernard
F. O Nei
John Breck
Brook
Diswell Avenue
Mix
Brock
Ars
Vaudeville Dramatist Faces Marriage Ruse Suit
Vaudeville performer Childs known for a facetious turn faces a district supreme court suit from his wife Rosene Burke of Washington who claims he wed Louise Burke in Baltimore four years ago and seeks annulment of her Augusta Georgia marriage amid accusations of bigamy and deceit.
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We Tington
Jan
Childs
Nogenu le
Rosene
Washington
District Supreme Court
Louise Burke
Baltimore
Augusta
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Logan Bros. Davey Bros
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New England
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