Wireless signals from another planet may be attempting contact
London dispatch reports Marconi and The Daily Mail discuss mysterious undecipherable wireless signals heard in England and America. Marconi says sounds could come from beyond Earth though no proof exists. signals occur day and night and may stem from natural solar disturbances or possible alien communication attempts.
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London
Marconi
Daily Mail
Sisndir Marcon
England
America
New York
Signer” Marconi
Fta
Gompers Loses Out as Delegate to Union Convention
New York Jan 26 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor was defeated in the election for delegate to the Cigarmakers International Union convention to be held in Chicago in April. Mortis Brown secretary of local 144 said the defeat was due to younger members and that they view Gompers as too conservative to advance labor swiftly.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Clear Makers’ International Union
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Cigarmakers’ International Union
Chicago
Apria
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Mortis Brown
Gotmpers
Gompers
Consular Budget Pared Down by 3 Million in House Action
Washington January 28 The diplomatic and consular appropriation bill totaling 8 843 038 carries a pare down of 8 070 125 from 1921 estimates. No salary increase for ambassadors and ministers as requested by Secretary Lansing. under secretaries and clerks at American embassies and legations receive a 1000 flat raise.
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Washington
House
Lansing
Whiskey of No Value in Treating Influenza Says Copeland
New York Tan 20 quotes Commissioner Copeland stating whiskey has no value in influenza treatment. He notes certain pneumonia cases may require stimulation and some physicians regard whiskey and brandy as desirable stimulants, thus liquor should be available for legitimate use.
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Copeland
New York
Tan
Elleatin
Fourth attempt to reinstate socialist assemblymen in Albany
Albany Jan 26 a fourth attempt to reinstate five socialist assemblymen suspended for disloyalty failed. The trial resumes tomorrow before the assembly Judiciary committee as critics including the New York City Bar continue to oppose suspensions. Speaker Sweet announced a memorial from a special committee would be printed as a public document despite objections.
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Assembly Judiciary Committee
New York City Bar ‘Association
Judiciary Committee
Amos
New York
Charles W. Slughes
Thaddeus A. Sweeta
Simon Ladler
Sweet
Ure Assembly,ly
Bolshevists Advance Westward Report From Moscow
A Bolshevik communication to Moscow headquarters states Elzabethgrad captured and forces advancing westward, received this evening at Pondon on January 26.
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Elzabethgrad
Moscow
Houston Named Secretary of Treasury in Wilson Plan
Washington January 26. President Wilson expected to move Secretary Houston from Agriculture to treasury to replace Carter Glass who will become a Virginia senator. Information was scarce but the plan was understood to be ready for Senate consideration within a day or two.
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Wilson
Houston
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Treasury Department
Carter Glass
Virgnna
Senate
Uwe
Flu cases reported here since Saturday in Bridgeport
Health officer Dr W H Brown calls on Health and Charities departments and city agencies to curb influenza spread in Bridgeport. Theatres to aid. motion picture men enlisted. strict spitting ordinance enforcement urged. volunteers to aid nursing. 45 cases reported over Sat Sun Mon. no deaths yet. nurses needed. volunteers asked to register. car owners urged to lend vehicles. situation not serious but precautions essential.
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Bridgeport
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Picture Theatres
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Noble
Helen Fuller Bow
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Berlin Prepares For New Outbreak
Berlin guards the Wilhelm Strasse as troops patrol the street. Armored vehicles and heavy trucks deploy in front of government buildings, halting traffic and establishing a military perimeter amid rising tensions.
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Jen
Wilhelm~ Strasse
Eigitean
Attomob
One Dead After Icy Fall on Bridgeport Sidewalk
A man died and several others were injured when they slipped on icy sidewalks along Water Street near Drouve Street in Bridgeport yesterday afternoon. Morris Nelson, 40 years old, of 625 South Avenue, fell and suffered a skull fracture, dying within minutes. Nelson worked at 807 Water Street. his body was taken to Mullins Sinott and Redgate morgue. Medical Examiner Garlick will start an investigation today. His son Alexander is a student at MIT.
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South Avenue
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Mullins
Sinott
Redgate
Garlick
Alexander
Nor i
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Property Owners Ignore Warnings to Clean Sidewalks
Repeated notices urged clearing sidewalks within six hours after snowfall. City records show hundreds observed the ordinance yet many stayed unshoveled. If not complied the city will clear the walks and bill the property owner. limited staff and funds hinder extra street and sidewalk cleaning after the storm.
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Despica
Director of Public Works
Walla
Laymen Take Over R'port Hospital Board At Annual Meeting
In Bridgeport the hospital reorganized completely replacing physicians with lay members on the board and appointing Sumner Simpson as president. A medical superintendent will be chosen soon with Dr Charles Godfrey heading staff as chief of staff and surgeon in chief.
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Opal
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Catlin
Albert I. Lavery
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P. Juatubert
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J. G O'Connell
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F. ML. Tukey
F. C. Coops
Pr. W. Pyle
C. W. Gardner
H. LidBaron Peters
Dra
J. & Reich
C. H. Sprague
B. Cc. Pasuth
W. Nickum
John C. Lynch
Dorland Smithy
George HH
Warner
J. As
Senators Favor Compulsory Military Training Plan
Senate military committee approved compulsory training for ages 20 to 21 and backed a reorganized army structure. The plan creates a citizen army, a standing force of 280000 enlisted men and 18000 officers, plus National Guard, with annual regular army cuts to reduce costs.
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Ban Lifted Temporarily on Liquor on Foreign Steamers
Washington reports that liquor seizures on foreign vessels in U S ports have been suspended while the attorney general weighs the issue. Assistant Secretary Shouse indicated the move may become permanent, noting foreign government protests and international courtesy as guiding factors.
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Tan
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Ort
Treasury Department
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Hite
Entroa de Sen. Corp
Armistice Day Riot Trial Begins in Montisano
In Montisano Washington jurors begin examination for the murder trial of I W W members connected to the Armistice Day parade killings of four American Legion members at Centralia. The court overruled a change of venue and severance motions affecting Loren Roberts as defense contends Roberts statements prejudicial to defendants.
Conferees Split Over Article X and Monroe Doctrine Reservations
Washington scene as bi party conference over peace treaty ratification collapses. Lodge insists no change to Article Ten and Monroe Doctrine reservations, Democrats walk out to plan reply, Senate to resume debate with a possible vote threat. Political fault lines sharpen as leaders forecast floor fight tomorrow.
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Hitchcock
Nebraska
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Eock
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Scjourmen
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Howly
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McNary
Oregon
Sena
City Faces New Soft Coal Shortage Amid Freezing Sound
Bridgeport faces another soft coal shortage as ice packed water and recent storms disrupt transport. Dealers report production cuts and curtailment at large factories while public utilities hold enough on hand for weeks. a thaw is needed to free barges stuck in the Sound to restore cargo flow.
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Soviet envoy Martens testifies on revolution shift
Soviet ambassador Martens testified before a Senate committee that Soviet policy has shifted from worldwide revolution to defending itself. He said Moscow no longer seeks to topple governments and now emphasizes resistance to external forces rather than exporting ideology. He denied directing or funding American revolutionary movements, insisting they arose from American conditions.
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Soviet Republic
Martens
Marten
Ghatimat Moges
Borah
Federated Soviet Republic
United States
Theust
Bill to stamp out illiteracy passes Senate 136 to 14
Washington reports the bill to require all residents aged 16 to 21 who are disqualified or alien residents between 16 and 45 who cannot speak or read English to attend at least 200 hours of school annually passed the Senate by 136 to 14. Administration of the act would be through the secretary of Interior via the Bureau of Education with funding apportioned to states by resident population.
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Washington
United States
Secretary of Interior
Bureau of Education
Thea
Berger Election Contest Costs $4,499.43 Reported
Washington date January 26 the contested election case of Victor L Berger Milwaukee Socialist and Joseph P Carney cost the Houses four thousand four hundred ninety nine dollars and forty three cents Berger has since been elected and again dented his sept
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Victor CL. Berger
Milwaukee Socialist
Joseph P. Carney
Berger
Crutches Stolen From Local Paperwork Jr. Victim On Route
Raymond Cable, a young East Side newsdealer, was left with crutches after a prank. He injured his leg days ago and relied on the crutches to move about. At the Telegram office, his crutches were left against the building while he awaited papers, then disappeared and a friend had to arrange replacements.
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