Million Dollar Y M C A Building Planned for Bridgeport
The Young Men's Christian Association board appoints a survey committee to study a possible 21 million dollar central city building. Plans call for a modern large facility with branches, aiming to start within two years as membership nears capacity. A new secretary will be hired to manage project details and duties.
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Bridgeport
Young Men's Chriefingisaation
Tt Cie Ft. Warren
WB. Laskar
WS Wolfe
Uphaw
Frederix Rhodes
H. Almon Chuffer
Pullalug
TATEO
Tres
Mal and
Gilbert Streets
Tri Clty
Shymone Lacy
Garbed as Horse Trader Izzy Gets Three in Bis Net
Jan. 28 New York's prohibition agent, in Monticello region, raided farms north of Bethel and near Harris Gordon. He seized several hundred gallons of mash and moonshine cans, served three in-state summonses, and found no stilts. Izzy and assistants then went to Gordon's place, where a summons was issued for an attic and more moonshine awaiting shipment.
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New York
David Haruo
Monticello
N.Y
Isaac
Lift
Wills
Bethel
Izzy
Hie
Harris Gordon
Gordon
Prohibition Office Telephone Switchboard Tampered With
In New York on January 25, workers found tapped wires at Prohibition Director Ralph A. Day’s office. A missing telephone extension and an untraceable relay indicated interference by bootleggers aiming to eavesdrop on conversations. The disruption appeared intended to disrupt Day’s communications and hinder enforcement efforts.
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New York
Storkmen
Ralph A. Day
Dutx
Hays Hired to Foil Movie Probe in Washington
In Washington on January 25 a Senate judiciary subcommittee hearing on motion picture censorship is led by Reverend William S Stor of Christ Church Brooklyn with charges that Hollywood actors influence politics and aim to repeal or block federal controls. Senator Myers and others dispute the scope of regulation, citing risks to public welfare and political misuse of cinema.
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Brooklyn Foster
Senate Judiciary Committee
Myers
Washington
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
William S.stor
Christ
Brooklyn N.Y
de. Chase
Cendral
Ameet Ajeme WI
Woleeted
Thig Altonid
Republican National Committee
Meyers
Ashurst
Arizona
Lag Sib Combalnce
Seuator Myers
Star Chamber of England
Daugherty orders inquiry into alien property deals
Attorney General Daugherty launches a minute inquiry into seizure and sales of German owned property in the United States during the war. The probe covers the Bosch Magneto Company sale for 4.16 million and the Chemical Foundation’s role in German dye operations, with court orders demanding papers from the alien property custodian.
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Bosch Magneto Company
Washington, Kin
Daugherty
Hosch Magneto
Seisure
Bosch Magneto Commans
Chermlcnl Foundation Company
Wreitels Garvan
Tromtray Iseuerdly
Pederat District Court
Boston
Spoon Dane T
Martha Bat Kern
Beatoning
Rehbert Beach
Stuttgart
Germins
Vtrine
Chemical Foundation
Ram Papy
Thomas W. Miller
Federal Court
Fiy Boston
Miller
Mureau
Wa Ausa
Boston Court
A. Mitchell Palmer
Mr. Garven
Turmoil in House Galleries During Lynch Agit Debate
In Washington Jan. 35 debate on the anti lynching bill ends under rule with amendments possible. Republicans clash as hundreds of African Americans in the galleries protest, while supporters push for federal action to curb lynching. Democrats largely oppose, but some Republicans back the measure, roll calls show a majority in favor though amendments expected.
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Washington
House of the Dyer
Senate
Sisson
Beninorat
Misaissipi
Cooper
Wisconsin
Henry
Mondell
Republian
Mutter
Dermocrata
Ead
Soniority
Muscle Shoals Contract Signed by Henry Ford
Fragmentary OCR notes report a contract signing by Henry Ford related to the proposed reuse and purchase of government water power projects at Muscle Shoals Alabama. The text is garbled but mentions the War Department and Ford associates delivering the document.
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Henry Ford
Betrom Jon
Hera
Srupelt
Alabama
Henry Ord
Hye War Department
Ford
Death of A Barton Hepburn in Accident Funeral Plans
A Barton Hepburn, noted author and benefactor, died from injuries after being struck by a streetcar. Funeral services are set for Monday in New York. Delegates from the New England Society and other figures will attend, with tributes and charitable donations noted.
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New York
Wniati Pue Club
New Boxland Society
Pit
A. Barton Hepburn
Stone Mist
Mrnday
New England Society
Senburn
Elihu Root
Austin 3
Pletcher
Kiven Institutloss
St. Lawrence County
Funeral of Benedict XV Held in Private Vatican Ceremonies
Rome reports Benedict XV's body to be interred in St. Peter's Basilica with a private funeral entombment. Access limited to Sacred College and papal household. conclave preparations and medal arrangements noted. protests and security detail observed as processions prepare.
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Rome
Benedict XV
Basilica of
St. Peters Tomorow
Priece
Vatican
Sacred College
Pontifical Household
Pontifical Armed Forces
Papat
Monsignes Sanz de Samnier
Conclave of Cardinals Postponement Talk Circulates
Rome correspondents report the conclave may be delayed as factions debate relations with the Italian government and the foreign pope question. Observers note potential shifts in candidate support, with pro French and pro German blocs influencing the outcome while Vatican ties and diplomacy loom large.
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Rome
Cortesaiden Sars
Siveray Gardinala
Ito
Flu
Peters
Rsvp
Adnan Vrowas
Aldine
Ol Theowa
Italy
Vatican
France
Ivan the Plac
Mm Anestria
Bar Sendin
Merer
Roman Arestorn
Cardinal O Connell Possibility For Pope
Jan 45 Rome reports a secret conference of cardinals at Redemprontar college after Cardinal Bourne Cunquet and Tonene met for two hours. The group discussed forming a bloc to back a candidate, naming Mercier of Belgium and Duchesne of France as members. They aimed to influence the papal election and counter dissident factions amid maneuvering by otros.
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O F Bertelli
Rome
Careten
Redemprontar College
Moing
Harding Mediation Efforts Stall Shantung Peace Talks
Reported tensions over Shantung between Peking and Tokyo persist as President Harding mediates between China and Japan at the Alma Conference. Delegates push for concessions on the Tsingtao to Tainanti route while broader issues remain unsettled, delaying any final agreement.
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State Department
Wea Terdy
Raiwood Cry
Harding
Avotie 'Mamrer
Wivar Acamintin
Panniers
Prtik
Alan Haling
China
Chins
Ehu
Root
Ast International
Sone European
Menting
Newt
House Committee Plans Hearings On Soldier Bonus
Washington January 26 The House Ways and Means Committee announces hearings on a proposed soldier bonus likely next week to draft the bill. Treasury and veteran groups will be invited for opinions though broader views may not be sought. Rep Fordney aims to report within three weeks and to propose revenue measures to fund the bonus, amid Republican tensions and pressure from veterans who served in World War I. Secretary Mellon opposes a bonus, arguing the country’s fortunes do not warrant it.
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Washington
Forney
Treasury
Lerion
Lave L Pnair
Wordnes
House
Mellon
Fordney
Hamswort
Bitter anti vaccination rally shocks Canton crowd
Meriden pastor joins doctors in protest against inoculation as hundreds hear anti vaccination gathering. Speakers attack vaccine safety and accuse boards of overreach while urging resistance and declaring vaccination a political scheme.
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Meriden
Fight Rages For And Against Vaccination
The school board refused to bar vaccinated children or teachers from classes despite a health order mandating vaccination. Mrs. T. W. Cutting joined the American Medical Liberty League, aligning with anti vaccination views. Marla J. Casey died after vaccination, with autopsy citing intestinal inflammation and other diseases, not vaccine effects.
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Board of Education
Board of Health
T. W. Cutting
Boacd of Education
American Medical Liberty League
Herrel
Marla J. Casey
Education Board Refuses 10 Bar the Unvaccinated
The Education Board, at a special meeting, directs exclusion of unvaccinated pupils and teachers from public schools. Superintendent Samuel J. Slawson is instructed to admit all teachers and pupils, while Health Officer Dr. Willman AA Coon argues the smallpox threat is not sufficient for broad action. The Board of Health may meet again to decide further measures as anecdotal reports cite about 1,000 unvaccinated pupils and 74 vaccinated teachers in the district.
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Board of Health
Board of Fultcation
Lane
Samuel J. Slawson
Willman
Zep
Coon
Uni
Tynyg W. Wilson
Éatreniel Herr Cone Friasioner
Wilson Goid
Jhove
Board of Health Supremeower
Public Barred as Girl Testifies of Rickard Attacks
A 15 year old school girl testified in City Court that promoter Tex Rickard attacked her several times last August, seated near his stand at Madison Square Garden. The courtroom barred all nonessential persons. the witness described the assault and whispered details as her mother and relative waited outside.
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Rickard
New York
Rook
Tex Rickard
Rick
Ner
Maégison Square Garden
Whiia Ane
Hia
Nabbing
Talsing
Jenn
Vaccination Not Tied to Child’s Death, Medical Examiner Finds
Medical Examiner G. M. Garlloi reported the six year old Maris Jacqueline Casey died from a stomach and intestinal inflammation not caused by vaccination. The child had been healthy after vaccination before suddenly deteriorating. Authorities will pursue further inquiry to determine exact causes and contributing factors.
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Caret
G. M., Gazlel
Maris Jacqueline’ Casey
John J Casey
Chilé
Garlloi
Childre
Dell
Garrlek
Master Hind In Mail Theft Arrested In New York
New York police arrest two men including Richard Hart and Mark Von Escherwasiars in a massive mail theft案 linked to a $4.5 million raid. Probers report stolen Liberty bonds and other securities recovered, with claims tying the ring to a broader $7 million operation thwarted by inspectors.
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New York
Mind
Nfice
Mh Berg
Vail
Mi Atiel
Pi v
Waid
Lee
Bronx
Richard Hart
Ergker
Mae
Sotek
Satm
Ata Jment Securities
Specters
Mark von
Rising Temperator Weather Forecast
The report notes fluctuating temperatures with a cold spell likely to continue today. A predicted snow storm was forecast to arrive before Saturday, according to Captain Charles Thornton, who observed near calm humidity and no immediate storm signals.
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Nevetheless
Charles Thornto
Appointment Declined by Josephine Kiely in Town Office
Miss Josephine Kiely, a Democratic candidate who defeated the recent election for Town Office, reportedly declined the offered position. Mayor sent the report to the department Friday for appointment details. Kiely’s refusal left the office without a designated supervisor and a $1200 salary figure discussed for Tuesday duties.
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Josephine Kiely
Town Ole
Arte
Sewater
Tne
Angus
Thorne
Kiely
Tnusday
Sulor
Susga
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Aimner
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Mf Mud Teteridel
Shewa Roy
Mark Popes
Cardinal O’connell
Ask Harding
Peking and
Tokio
Shantung
Kiao Chow
House Committee
Antis Assail Department OF Health
L Eague
Health Board
Clergyman
Canton
Samuel H. Poles
The
American Medical Liberty Jacague
Atwater’s_ broom
Kalin
Simon Lone Katzof
D. M. Padelford
Fail River
Mass
Elmer Lee
New York City
the Hey
GC. H. Reimers
John Gegey
Phelena
Ketaoff
Dolara
Schnel
Padelford
F. M. Padelford
Evalipos
Sara Br. Padalford
Asic
Wibertys
C. Belrnora
Iran
Education Board
Lass
Court
Josephine Kiecely
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