Governor Templeton Opposes Hasty Fuel Legislation
Hartford dispatch reports Governor Templeton criticizing the rushed fuel bill after Fuel Administrator Russell’s resignation. He praises deliberation and notes coal dealers’ anger in Waterbury, with McCook and Healy disputing the bill’s draft. The judiciary committee prepares a hearing as senators push for action.
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Hartford
Templeton
Russell
Waterbury
McCook
Senate
Healy
Journal of the House
Ella
Els
General Assembly
Jaynes
Sen
Judiciary Committee
House
Buckley
Bille
Thomas W. Trussel
Bridgeport New Charter Bill Seeks Dual Charters
A Senate bill from F J Wilder proposes eliminating the 60 percent voting requirement for a new charter and allows a plurality to decide. The Charter Revision commission would draft two options, a strong mayor plan and a city manager plan, with a mayor to submit them for referendum within 60 to 90 days. Mayor Atwater supports the changes, while the proposal stems from revision committee members and city attorney input.
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Senate
F. J. Wilder
George M. Eames
Charter Revision ‘Commission
Cornell
Atwater
Bridgeport
Charter Revision Commission
Two Year Old Burned In Hot Water Accident
John DeRosa, age two, suffered severe burns when he fell into a tub of hot water yesterday morning. He was reported in serious condition at Bridgeport Hospital last night. He climbed into the tub while his mother was occupied with kitchen chores.
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John DeRosa
Bridgeport Hospital
Hearing on Extension of Streets in Bridge City
Council sets hearings on extending Broad street from Im street northward and Harrison street from Fairfield avenue to State street. Public comment urged before the Common Council January 19, with a second February 5 meeting if Streets and Sidewalks committee proposals pass.
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Harrison Streets
Bridge
Broad Street
Im Street
Harrisonreet
Fairfeld Avenue
Common Council
Ralph T. Beers
Harrison Street
Per Hitton
Harrison Stret
Fairfield Avenue
State Street
Lafayette Street
Fulton Street
Commmon Council
Ktepoart
Board of Appraisal
Bolshevik Emissaries Have Easy Access to Congress
Whitney charges in sensational indictment alleging Soviet officials and agents secured tender access to U.S. lawmakers. The document accuses party emissaries of pressuring Congress on foreign policy, warning of subversion within the capital.
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Whitney
Evades Arrest to Speak Here at College Event
A controversial figure evades arrest to address a campus crowd. The speech centers on atheism affecting colleges and schools, amid rumors of a broader strike plot discussed by local newspaper workers.
Whitney's Indictment on Communist Activities in the U S
RB M Whitney Washington representative of American Defense Bureau cites widespread Communist propaganda aided by Senators Congressmen governors and educators. He alleges Russian emissaries access to congressional offices and colleges flooded with atheistic propaganda. He claims 422000 Communists in the U S and 600 deities weeklies and monthlies aiding the drive. Federal action requires overt acts. Communists control groups like the American Civil Liberties League and labor unions and aim to overthrow government by general strike.
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United States
RB. M. Whitney
Washington
American Defense Bureau
U. S
Russia
American Civil Liberties League
Prominent figures linked to Communist propaganda talk
Prominent statesmen and educators including Governors Al Smith and John Small, Senators Borah, Brookhart, Frazier and Shipstead, and professors Frankfurter and Chaffey were cited as links in Communist propaganda during a Manufacturers Association talk at the University Club. RB M Whitney, Boston Transcript observer, warned of alleged Bolshevik influence and claimed schoolteachers spread propaganda to students. Julian Arnold warned China’s growth could rise with outside capital and noted Rockefeller funded a major hospital in China. Whitney said he will serve as Washington representative for the American Defense Bureau of New York.
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al Smith
New York
On Small
Illinois
Borah
Lakesidre Brookheart
Frazier
Shipstead
Felix Frankfurter
Zacharia Chaffey
Marvard College
America
Frank F. Walsh
Bridgeman
Wrank 2
Walsh
Schoo
Washington
Julian Arnold
Peking
Whitney
Comunists
American Defense Bureau of
Success of Chest Drive Now Lies With Factories
Final reports show 211,087.41 pledged with about 108,000 still to subscribe. Chest headquarters remains optimistic total subscriptions reached 45,545.91 yesterday and the goal 320,000 should be reached before Monday noon. Mrs. Elmer Havens and visiting nurses will sell ice cream Saturday as part of final effort. Percy T. Litchfield, Finance chairman, urges those with incomplete cards to contribute more and notes the city’s human kindness depends on reaching the quota.
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Eanvassers
Percy T. Litchfield
Community Chest
Mrs Mayer to File Legal Action Over Taxi Assault
Mrs Henry B Mayer of 80 Waterwood Avenue says she will begin legal proceedings against James Silivan of 983 Warren Street and Joseph W Valentine of 85 Franch Street for injuries from an assault in a taxi on Tunxis Hill Road Fairfield. In Fairfield Town Court Sullivan and Valentine were fined 50 dollars and costs with suspended 4 to 0 day jail terms on charges from Mrs Mayer. She vows to pursue the case further, stating she will spend all the money and will not be satisfied with the prior disposition.
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Mayer
Amrs
Grairfield
New Haven Registrar Convicted and Fined
Eugene J. Harrigan Democratic registrar of New Haven was found guilty on five counts for failing to register names on his primary list. A jury rendered the verdict today. he had been fined $60 previously and appealed. The state argued omissions were due to factional opposition. Harrigan claimed late hand-ins.
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New Haven
Eugene J. Harrigan
Harrigan
Bealse
Senate Not Pacified by Hughes' Explanation of Policy
Washington Jan 26 further information on the administration policy toward the reparations probsem was laid before the Foreign Relations committee by Secretary Hughes. He reiterated the U S did not intend to participate in reparations discussions and noted that contact with the Reparations commission had served their purposes. Senator Borah planned to renew the call for an international economic conference.
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Probsem
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Hughes
Reparations Commission
Roland W. Boyden
Borah
Republcan
Idaho
United States
Idaho Senate
Anti Wet Leader Accused Says Charge Is Blackmail
New York January 23 Willam A Anderson superintendent of the New York State branch of the Anti Saloon League and noted dry crusader was moved to the district attorney s office for examination The district attorney s aides kept sealed records about today s quizzing Anderson issued a statement saying an investigation of certain financial transactions within the league involving donor funds had been started by District Attorney Banton The charges alleged by Dr Bertsall Phillips were reported by the Evening Mail
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William H. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League
Willam A. Anderson
New York State
Anderson
Banton
The
Evening Mail
Bertsall Phillips
Police hold 18 of 28 seized cars in Connecticut case
Greenwich January 23 Special Captain Ezra Halloway aged 94 veteran of Mexican and Civil wars freed from Fairfield County jail to face retrial February on neglect of a child charge. He had been held on 350 bond. Police identify 18 of 28 seized cars as stolen with others under investigation. Several owners seek return or compensation as lawsuits loom against buyers who paid for stolen autos.
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Greenwich
Ezra Halloway
Fairfield County
Reich & Reich
Bridgeport Law Partnership
Ainning
Caplain
Caplann
Mary HL Jackson
Jack
Jackson
Connecticut
Court of Common Pleas
Peplevin Sust
W. H. Carlson
New Haven
George S. Singer
Andrew Veesey
Wairfled
Veesey
Singer
Willliam Rappaport
George 5. Singer
B. BE. Jewell
W. Yates
Louis Palrot
Jacob Micheloff
Mary Millinery
James Moore
Mrs. Coopersmith
Howard Beers
Joseph Bosio
George R. Bradford
Jacob Reich
Osea
Schuman
Westport High School Radio Outfit Stolen
Staples High School pupils face disruption as a radio outfit worth 75 dollars is stolen from Principal Arthur Henderson's office. Sheriff Perry and educational authorities investigate, with officials hinting at an inside job prompting a broad search.
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Westport High School
Westport
Staples High School
Tis
Shevill Perry
Youth injured playing basketball at state armory
John Stevens 19 of 21 Beatricen street was treated at Emergeney hospital last night for a head laceration sustained while playing basketball at the state armory of Main street. The wound required one stitch.
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John Stevens
Beatricen Street
Emer-geney Hospital
State Armory
Main Street
Convicted Industrial Magnate Returns Amid Court Mart Triumph
An industrial magnate convicted in a major case makes a public return, touring court quarters and receiving a triumphant reception. Kaiser awards highlight the event as supporters and attendees mark the renewed position of the prominent figure.
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Magnate
Court Mart
Kaiser
Ruhr in boiling unrest as Fritz Thyssen returns
Essen reports a state of extreme agitation in the Ruhr. French and Belgian forces impose strict measures with machine guns in key points. Thyssen's return sparks large demonstrations, while rail and road traffic constrains transport. French officials insist France will stay until Germany meets demands, as German Finance Minister Hermes pledges resistance.
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Ruhr
Fritz Thyssen Duesseldorf
Eisen
Promis
Tim
Foch
M. le Troquer
Minster of Public Works
Gene Weygant
Marshall Foch
M. le Trocquer
Duesseldorf
France
Germany
Dr. Hermes
Berlin
Thyssen
Essen
Associated: Press
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Rhinslagd
Fritz Thyssen
Mayence
Acc Essen
Fritz Thysaan
Bismarck
Hoghs
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