Civil Service Merit Bill Faces Assembly Debate
A Connecticut General Assembly session discussion centers on a bill to create a Civil Service commission to enact a merit system for state employees. The measure, not heavily promoted, aims to restore a civil service framework since the 1921 repeal, with vaccines on other liquor reforms and fuel control topics also on the agenda.
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Haryteford
Civil Service Commission
Agnd
McGrath
Waterbury
Beverag
Excise Committee
Judiciary Committee
Fnel
Russell
Templeton
Ells
Nickerson
House
Buckley
Jeader
New Haven Road
Daniel Vece, Jr
Vece
Hue
Kato denies he said understanding exists
Washington dispatches quote the Japanese embassy saying Premier Katоlin did not claim an understanding among the three great powers if the Washington naval treaty failed to be ratified by all five signatories. Instead, dispatches say an agreement might eventually be reached by Japan, the United States, and Great Britain.
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Washington
Associated Press
Katolin
Mayor backs Keating tax plan to collect delinquent taxes
Mayor Atwater endorses Keating's annual report proposing placing the outside tax collector under the legal department and expanding its power. The aim is to reduce unpaid taxes by tightening enforcement.
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Atwater
Keating
Bristol Holds Man for Canadian Police
Joseph Catelli, wanted in Hamilton Ontario for attempting to kill his sister in law, was arrested in Bristol on January 25 and held for Canadian authorities. He admitted his identity and waived extradition after Hamilton telegrams indicated he worked in a Bristol factory. He is charged with shooting his sister in law in the back 18 months ago.
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Bristol
Joseph Catelli
Hamilton
Ont
Catelli
Ansonia Closes In On Municipal Bond Issue
Ansonia Aldermen voted to introduce a 200000 bond bill in the General Assembly to keep the door open for municipal improvements. Corporation Counsel McCarthy noted substitutes could later specify bond purposes as the legislature deadline neared. A public meeting is planned before legislative action. A shower honored Miss Hattie Smith on Howard Avenue with about 35 guests.
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Ansonia
Board of Aldermen
General Assembly
M. McCarthy
Hattie Smith
Howard Avenue
Brooklyn Ponzi Smiles at Guilty Jury Verdict
Brooklyn's Ponzi figure known as Triesto Laraco smiled as the jury found him guilty of first degree grand larceny. Testimony showed his banking schemes harmed over sixty Brooklyn residents in the past year. Sentence is due next week after his November arrest following a Cuban liner voyage.
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York
Brooklyn
Pongi
Triesto Laraco
Cuba
Mediterranean
Preachers’ Parallel Careers End In Shared Funeral
Port Worth Texas January 23. GW Young and George D Johnson came to Fort Worth from Town and both became deacons of Broadway Presbyterian Church and chancellors of the Knights of Pythias. They died on the same day last Thursday, with funeral services held simultaneously.
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Port Worth
Tex
GW. Young
George D. Johnson
Fort Worth
Knights of Pythias
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Smashing Bottles Leads To Wet Goods Seizure
Jackson Ohio police searched a local hotel for Volstead Act violations. The hotel owner’s wife left to change clothes, locked herself in a room, and officers heard bottles crash. They entered the room and seized evidence of alcohol.
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Jackson
Ohio
Dan
Womkny
Permit Not Granted For 1040 Main Street Construction
The building permit for 1040 Main Street was withheld despite a January 19 Common Council action that temporarily relaxed the building code. The owner, C. Reck, proposed wooden beams under flooring instead of steel joists as required, leading to the permit denial.
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Main Street
Common Council
Beck
Sailor Killed by Tank Blast Aboard California
One sailor died instantly and two were seriously injured when an acetylene tank exploded in the blacksmith shop aboard the U.S.S. California flagship of the battle fleet. The dead man was identified as first class blacksmith Lanchamt. Fireman Leonard and another unnamed fireman were wounded by flying debris.
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Los Angeles
Calif
U.S
California
Lanchamt
Leonard
Manhurt When Falling From New Building On Fairfield
At the Crawford building on Fairfield avenue, Robert McDonnell of 2 Seeley street fell while fitting a sash. He sustained head and face lacerations and was taken to St. Vincent's hospital. His condition is not serious.
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Crawford
Fairfield Avenue
Robert McDonnell
Seeley Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Italy to ratify Washington treaty in February session
Rome dispatch reports the Italian Foreign Affairs committee favored the Washington treaty and it will be debated by the Chamber of Deputies on February 8. Ratification is indicated as certain by the Central News dispatch from Rome.
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London
Central News
Rome
Italian Foreign Affairs Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Second Card Party Planned for Soldiers at Allingtown Hospital
In Parfield on January 25 a special notice states the Yeoman's Auxiliary of the George A. Smith post American Legion will host the second in a series of card parties at Mrs Henry Burr Sr on January 31 to benefit soldiers at Allingtown hospital. The Auxiliary will also conduct its annual meeting on February 1.
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Fparrield
Allingtown Hospital
Henry §. Burr Sr
Yeoman's Auxiliary
George A. Smith
American Legion
Endowment fund at Harvard reaches fourteen million
Cambridge Massachusetts January 25 large public contributions reported the Harvard endowment total to fourteen million eight hundred ninety two thousand six hundred five dollars as of January 1. A rise from ten million nine hundred sixteen thousand three hundred twenty five dollars was noted.
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Cambridge
Mags
Harvard Endowment
Town Hall Receives Fresh Coal Supply
Town officials race to keep warmth in winter with a new coal delivery to the Town hall on January 25. The arrival follows ongoing efforts to aid residents facing coal shortages amid harsh weather.
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Talkfield
Fairfield Relief Board Dates Given
Fairfield January 25 Special The first placards notifying townspeople of the Board of Relief hearings for protests against increased property valuations set by the assessors were distributed today. The Board will meet February 1 3 5 10 12 16 17 19 and 21 from 9 am to noon and 1 90 to 4 30 pm.
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Fairfield
Board of Assessors
Case Continued in Town Court for Greens Charge
Fairfield January 25 as special case Stephen Greens of Jennings Road faced a liquor law violation in Town Court. The proceeding was continued until next week for further action and appearance.
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Fairfield
Stephen Greens
Jennings Road
Pet Weak
Barmer Confirmed as Reserve Board Member
Washington January 25 Milo D Campbell of Michigan was confirmed by the Senate as a member of the Federal Reserve Board known as the dirt farmer member.
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Barmer
Washington
Milo D. Campbell
Michigan
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Public Market Planed in New York for $10,000,000
Manhattan faces a food problem as Market Commissioner O Malley plans to seek 10 million dollars for a municipally operated public market. A bill to authorize a new city charter will be introduced in Hartford by a Milford representative, following a town meeting decision.
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New York
Manhattan
O'Malley
General Assembly
Hartford
Milford
Bridgeport Infant Mortality Rate Declines in State
Bridgeport reports the lowest infant mortality among three large cities in the state for 1923-32 with 64.5 deaths per 1000 under age one. Wartford records 79.5 and Milford 74.9 as separate rates, while Milford plans to introduce a charter bill.
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Bridgeport
Wartford
New Milford
Chandler's mountain tested motor sets new car standard
The 1923 Chandler car features a rugged motor built to mountain specs aimed at peak performance. Tested on Pikes Peak at 14,000 feet, it demonstrated perfect combustion across conditions, climbing steep grades swiftly and quietly. Four open and four closed body styles are refined, with new lower prices despite higher design costs.
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Pikes Peak
Chandler
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