National Commander Alvin Owsley Visits City Delegation Hosts
National Commander Alvin Owsley of the American Legion visited the city with a civic group roster that included the 40 Hommes Chevaux society. He arrived at 11 20 A M, toured Marty Congdon post, spoke at a luncheon with local chamber and service clubs, and attended the Community Chest event before leaving for Allingtown Hospital and a Waterbury visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Owsley
American Legion
Financial Federation
Charles A Sprague
Chef de Gare
William Bailey
40 Hommes
Cheveaux” Society
Marty Congdon
Golden Hill Street
Owsley
Wonbors
Kia
sStartfield Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Kiwanis, Exchange
Lions
Harry W. Cougdon
Community Chest
Allingtown “Hospital
West
Haven
Landis
Newislaven
Waterbury
Congress May Order Railroads In Nation To Do Thing
Washington, Jan 10. President urges Congress to consolidate U S railroads into fewer large systems, a plan tied to the 1920 Transportation Act. Ripley’s scheme would group Great Northern with Northern Pacific and Chicago lines with Burlington and St Paul, provoking protests as railroads seek a different consolidation. The piece compares the consolidation to a sentimental poem about a family facing choices, noting industry hesitancy and looming mergers amidst interstate commerce oversight.
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Congress
New Haven Road
Ashington
BD. C
United States
McGuifers
Inters Commerce
Nentral Ajax
Wiliam
Ripley
Harvard Univ
Comon
Thse
Chicago
Great Northern Railroad
Northern Pacific Railroad
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gurlington & Quincy
Worth
Era Pacific
Burlington
Burtington
Commission
Southern
Supreme Court
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific- Central Pacific
Central Pacific
Washington
Judge Helps Cupid Marry Youths After Court Hearing
Maria Kish, 17, and John Impasa, 22, faced a fearful mood in Bridgeport City Court before Judge William Boardman granted a continuance to January 31. The couple promptly obtained marriage licenses in New Haven and arranged to wed with a local rector, aiming to keep the news quiet from friends.
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Mario Kish
Bostwick Avenue
John Impasa
Hamilton Street
Bridgeport
New Haven
Bureau of Investigation
Heing
Wiliam B. Boardman
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Marie
West End
John
Boardman
Morse is Released by Court in Connecticut Case
Judge Judea Thomas notes Connecticut criminal procedure flaws in Harry F. Morse case. Hearings before the commissioner violated standards. government counsel acted as witness. defendant not confronted with witnesses. defense not allowed to testify. Court cites lack of jurisdiction and probable cause as fatal to the state’s case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Judea Thomas
Thomas
Bridgeport High Announces February Class of 1923 Honors
Principal James G. Moore announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for Bridgeport High School’s February Class of 1923 during the second winter commencement. Louise Rome earned first honor in the College Preparatory course, while Joseph Fiecisher held salutatory honors in the same program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport High School
James G. Moore
Secon
Dary
Louise Rome
College Preparatory Co Eruais Gabetase
Joseph Fiecisher
Building permit denied amid council clash over code
Reck building permit is denied as the board declines to act under a resolution. Councillors clash over waiving building code provisions while Cullinan accuses discrimination. The heart of the city inquiry centers on authority and temporary status of the project. A separate Belfast note reports a deaf 18 month old boy burned to death in a boarder room.
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Cullinan
Oaard
Reck
Martin
Buiding, Commission
Heck
John W. Schwartz
Commission 1
Gerald Phelan
Beluvartz
Schwart
Phelan
M Hwartz
Sehwarte
Rowland
Schwartz
Tor
Mr. Beck
Mr. Cullinan
Commission
Babe
Belfast
Francis
Sle
Printed Silks Fashion feature for the season
Printed silks present a novelty season highlight with original draperies and novel neck arrangements. Georgette nagilees use two or three tones for a changeable effect. Long wing draperies hang to the floor on these frocks.
Kaynaris Appointed Springfield Postmaster
President Harding nominates William J. Kaynor for Springfield postmaster and withdraws Christopher G. Simpson who had withdrawn after Speaker Gillett, of Springfield, urged Kaynor be named. The move follows a mistaken nomination yesterday.
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Kaynaris
Springfield
Washington
Jan
William JK. Kaynor
Mass
Harding
Christopher G. Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Gillett
House
Kaynor
Prohibition Enforsement Sparks Czarist Russia Analogy
A speaker attacks prohibition enforcement comparing it to Czarist methods and the Spanish Inquisition, arguing the eighteenth amendment provokes nationwide revolt and invades private life. The piece notes dissent spans intelligent citizens and entire regions. Also, a London item reports a tenant alleging golf played in a neighbor’s bedroom disturbs sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
London
Political tensions and amendments debated by officials
The report reviews arguments on reinforcing or repealing the fifteenth and eighteenth amendments, noting resistance to change and the reliance on military or police enforcement. President Martin states no action today, while Attorney Cullinan urges council review.
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Sprague
Atlantic City
Ckies
Ace
Ritz-Carlton
Shelburne Hotel
Brighton
Seaside House
Haddon
America
Dennis
Galen Hall
Marlborough-Blenk
Strand
Chelsea
Holmhurst
Wiltshire
Marton
Bothwell
Judge
Cupid
Harry F. Morse
COURT
Joseph Flinisher
Vale
Baird
Sulje
Los Angela
Cal
Ion
Ore
Dean’s
Doan
A. S. Dunlap
Stone
Mason
Suggetts Inc
Dean
Toothill Drug Store
Eliza Voight
Jackson Ave
Riker's
Foster-Milburn Co., Mfg
Buffalo
N.Y
Cour Hare
Bridgeport and Vicinity
Sesovcasn
Lawrence
Yours Truly, C. L. Shipley
M. Quinn & CO
State Street
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