Recognition for Ireland Dropped by House Point of Order
Washington Jan 23. House rejected an attempted move to recognize the Republic of Ireland on a parliamentary point of order during discussion of the diplomatic bill. Representative Mason of Illinois proposed a $20,000 minister salary for Ireland, but Chairman Rogers ruled the amendment unauthorized absent executive recognition.
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Texas
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Turkey
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Court Martial urged for Admiral Sims over Ireland attack
Washington January 3 1919 demands that Admiral Sims be court martialed for his Boston speech accusing Sinn Fein of causing many deaths in the late war. Secretary Daniels announced an investigation and said the department would obtain the full text of Sims remarks. He criticized officers seeking publicity and pledged action to muzzle them.
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Germany to pay Allies sixty billion dollar war indemnity
Paris dispatch reports a supreme council expert committee fixing Germanys war debt at sixty billion dollars to be paid over about 30 years in annuities plus twelve and a half percent of total exports. Allies expect tentative approval at a March conference. German delegates call the plan impracticable without large grants from America.
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Sweetman resigns from Irish parliament amid peace dispute
Former nationalist member Mr Sweetman resigns from the Dail Eireann amid a rift over Ireland policy. The move follows a conflict with Sinn Fein leaders and a disputed peace stance supported by Father Michael O Flanagan. The resignation signals a shift in Ireland's peace movement amid years of political turmoil.
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Belgian Skipper Recalls Mutiny on Belgian Vessel Cannouier
New York reports reveal Captain Nicolas of the Belgian freighter Cannouier describes two months of hardship at sea and an alleged mutiny by five sailors, all amid illness and fuel shortages. The crew faced a garbled distress call, a returned voyage from Bordeaux, and a pending legal question over jurisdiction of French sailors aboard a Belgian-flagged ship.
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G E Officials Refuse To Discuss Wage Cut
Schenectady New York January 4 General Electric officials refuse to discuss reports of a wage reduction affecting 16 000 workers excluding office staff. The company is alleged to cut piece workers by 15 percent and day workers by 10 percent starting February 1.
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Letter Catches Woman After 19 Year Chase
A fragmented 19 year letter from London to Droham, with mentions of war capitals, international postal chaos, and tracking delays. It surfaced today as a woman near City Mills received the letter believed sent February 14, crossing times and places.
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Army debates 150000-man force and Wilson Harding stand
Scrambled Washington debate on army size draws focus to a proposed 150000 troops and split views of President Wilson and President elect Harding. Lawmakers consider funding, authority, and timing as the Senate and House weigh the impact on national defense.
Senate Delays Fordney Tariff Measure After Long Speech
The Senate again delayed action on the Fordney tariff bill as Senator King delivered a four hour address on Russia and its trade. Senators Ashurst and Portman sparred over filibuster claims while King pushed for floor time with more colleagues ready to speak on related topics. The session weakened chances of quick passage as leaders planned to pivot to a large appropriation bill tomorrow.
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North Dakota
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President-elect Will Reach Miami Today
President elect Will Reach Miami today aboard the Victoria, a houseboat cruising the Florida coast. The vessel plans a stop at Lauderdale before continuing south for a rapid transfer to another craft toward St Augustine. A formal reception is planned here with officials and a flag ceremony.
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Bridgeport Man Dies in Flower Hospital Poisoning Incident
A Bridgeport man died at Flower Hospital after a poisoning incident. Authorities say the body was removed to the city mortuary. police and the New York Police Bureau are investigating. The deceased stood about five feet ten inches tall with a scar on the right cheek.
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Colina Tae
Alt Mortuary
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Rebbegoart
West Raven Boy Drowned While Skating
A West Raven boy drowned while skating when he fell through a hole in the ice near a reserve for West Ta ye Oesie bins. The body was recovered. One man was arrested yesterday for abetting law violation and three other drivers were taken into custody for overload on Weir buses.
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Taxi Cab Drivers Clash Over Potential Fare Tax
John Wolinsky of Wondlside Avenue and Paul Nagy of Pequonnock Street clashed on Water Street near the airfield over a prospective fare tax. Both were arrested after a breach of peace incident.
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State Street Saloon Raid Leads to Liquor Confiscation
A siinum at 118a3 Stalr street was raided last night by Third precinct Policemen. A quantity of alleged liquor was confiscated and John Was arrested, charged under the Volstead act. Bond set at $200.
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Delaney Seeks Legislature Action On Bridgeport Tax Office
Public safety commissioner urged Delaney to abolish Bridgeport tax office. Debate covered a 700000 bond for a public school system and a separate proposal for 1 1050000 in bonds for public works. Additional measures included state wide and local hospital preservation initiatives.
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Twenty One On Trial For Murder In Matewan Case
Twenty one men accused of murder sit through the Matewan trial as the jury selection begins. Prosecutors seek the shooter who fired first in the pistol battle that led to ten deaths. Isaac Brewer deserts to the state as defense counsel scramble for strategy in the grim courtroom scene.
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Brines Acquitted in Murder Case Amid Courtroom Turmoil
In a Princeton area trial, Brines was acquitted of murder after the judge ruled evidence insufficient to connect him to Eimer’s death. The jury found no guilt as the prosecution’s circumstantial proof failed to place Brines with the victim on the night a body was found.
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Belone
Germantown
First National Bank Newly Consolidated Elects Its Officers
The newly consolidated First National Bank board of directors elected officers. Edhn and FR hold roles as president and vice president, with Walhor, Vinewreeditent, Suather Sinpsen as third vice president, and Roberk A. Bera as secretary. Names of other officers and directors include Munrive Sistrand and 0 Winil warth. Officers from the Cone Ni tional will join. terms begin January 31 and duties start in the new bank.
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Prohibition agents raid New England bars in busy day
Prohibition enforcement officers from New England carried out a raid day across Rhode Island and nearby areas. About eleven arrests were reported with raids on taverns and liquor sources. One driver claimed he was en route from New York to Providence.
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City panel mulls salaries and probes in finance overhaul
State Senate final day of new business features proposed salary hikes for city police and prosecutors, a plan to abolish the tax commissioner, and creation of a Commissioner of Public Safety with no deputies. Proposals also call for an extensive city finances investigation, a bond issue for the bridge, liquor license relief, and court judge appointments.
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Firt Department Pension System
Alt Court
Challenger Bill Seeks City Control of Shade Trees
A Sanitary era proposal would shift oversight of shade trees from the state tree warden to city park boards. The measure, backed by Senator Challenger and supported by Rotary President Gerorge Eames, Mayor Wilson, and park officials, aims to expand planting and ensure uniform tree care across districts if funds are provided.
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State Board Favors Nonremovable Teachers After Three Years
State Education Board favors making school teachers nonremovable after three years. A meeting at Fairfield County with about 200 attendees heard proposals to appoint interns and fund living expenses through towns to boost normal school enrollment. Officials considered paying $300 toward each pupil designated by a town to stimulate attendance. details continued on page two.
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