City Manager Plan Earns Attention At Forum
Attorney Clarence J. Hull cited 440 cities using a manager system as a forum highlight, noting few municipalities retain the old commission model. City Engineer Jlainea A. McHivey discussed sewage and health. Hall argued the manager-council form gives the city manager freer authority than a panel of commissioners.
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United Churen Forum
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Jlainea A. Mc
Legislators Set To Debate 1480 Bills As Session Opens
Lawmakers return as committees prepare hearings on introduced measures. The judiciary and Humane Institutions panels meet tomorrow at 2 pm while Banking Military Affairs and Public Health groups meet midweek. Fairfield officials hold a post session conference. A bill to abolish the County Commissioners office gains attention, linked to Rep Philips of Shelton. A memorial for World War I CT veterans is proposed.
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General Assembly
Public Health and Safety Boards
Wairfield
Judiciary
Appropriations Committee
County Commissionera
Philips
Sholton
Connecticut
Bill Would Make Bathing On Sunday Unlawful
A historical report outlines proposed legislation to prohibit bathing on Sundays with discussions of supporters and possible references to Albany and state actions. The piece notes public reaction and potential enforcement steps.
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Nsw
Theve Te Te Lone
Aus National Sugbath Adio
Albany
Bana
Milford Police Aim to Curb Bathing Beauties in Summer
Milford police leaders presented a proposed bill in the legislature to authorize a bathing suit censorship at Milford beaches. The measure would require bathers to cover to and from cottages and allow arrest for violation, aiming to eliminate indecent attire during the summer season.
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Milford
Jia
Wilum IP Woodfall
Lidiona
Mayor calm over police and fire board probe plans
Republican Town Chairman A Leonard says the aldermen will draft a resolution for a probe at the February 7 Common Council meeting. Mayor Wigan says there is nothing to investigate, while some aldermen favor investigating both boards and impeding alleged domination of the police department. The Superior Court will hear probe mandates next Tuesday.
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Attement Onhrough
Cour
Local Obituary Notes for Charles Chapin and Family
In Collinsville Connecticut Charles Chapin, age 57, died recently. He leaves a son and a daughter, and was connected with the firm of Morlea and Chaping. Further details note his residence and immediate family trajectory.
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Collinsville
Conn
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Moteyan trial crowd as twenty one men face murder charges
At Matewan WV the county jail held twenty one men charged with murder as wives and sweethearts watched. A large Sunday chicken dinner was served and a game of dominoes and cards entertained those inside. Outside, jurors and others gathered in drizzle while supporters crowded the jail area. Mrs Sid Halfield, wife of the town police chief, was allowed access to the jail’s Hill home room for a week.
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Williamson W Va
Court House
Mra
Sid Halfield
Matewan
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Jaller’s Hille
Mate
Senators condemn 12 percent German export tax
Washington officials flag the 12 per cent export tax on German goods as uneconomic and unjust. Senator Borah, joined by Gore and others, argues the levy would raise prices, worsen European recovery, and hurt Allied efforts by harming German exports and duties tied to reparations.
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Borah
Senate
Germany
Bos
Suir Houdini
Aermeny
Europe
Allies Deliver Text On German Reparations Note
A detailed Allied note to Germany marked confidential outlines decisions on disarmament and reparations following the 1921 Allied conference in Paris. It states German obligations, possible supervision, and plans for future meetings in London to ensure compliance and advance advance payments.
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Varly
Chesth
Cerman
Germany
Cormat
Garemony
Rep Inn
Orpor
Nereasary
Separation Commission
Lamp Black Fire Defies Firemen at Plant
Fire at the Columbia Graphophone plant on Barnum Avenue produced a thick black dust and smoke as lamp black burning in paper bags splashed through the building. Firemen fought the blaze with hose that turned black, the incident causing minor damage but delaying operations for days.
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Lamp Bidek
Colaubia Graphophone Company
Barnim Avenue
Lastaight
Walter
Kalini
York
More Color Less Material New Summer Dress Styles
Fashion note highlights lighter fabrics and brighter hues for summer wear. Describes bold color blocking with contrasting panels and circular motif patterns, promising airy silhouettes and eye catching adornments for warm weather wardrobes.
Stunned Man Robbed by Thugs at Nighttime Incident
Reported robbery early Saturday night details two young men armed with a revolver who subdued Jaeul Kupaki of Bhi Kossuth in front of his home. Kupaki offered no money and resisted. assailants fled with his watch and chain, which broke.
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Ilvone Uemend
Jaeul Kupaki
Bhi Kossuth
Reat
Silverstan's Grocers
Ie Tlaurel Avenue
Junius ‘Kluger
Carpethian Court
Trunk Lines Plan Pool to Relieve New England Road
Washington reports a pool plan to raise 15.6 million dollars to help New England lines over a 13 month period, with trunk line presidents meeting in New York to hear a joint freight rate settlement proposal. The plan includes readjustments and a year to realign management, while a separate 12 million offer was discussed to aid New Haven and Hartford and other lines.
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Associated sPrega
Ravironda
Newgland
Dindson
New York
New England Mues
J. Pearson
York
New Haven
New England Lines
Gates
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clark
Commission
Trun
New England Presidenta
Farcina
Federal Commission
Police Interview After Row Over Friend
A disturbance on Malin Street and Wotrfield Avenue in Walwikht led to a police interview of two women and a crowd of onlookers. One woman allegedly grabbed the other by the arm as violence was about to happen. both declined to press charges or apologize, and no arrests were made.
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Wotrfield Avenue
Womem
Deuinai
Een
Ny Arresta
Miracle Saves Ship and Crew After Explosive Blaze
The Nettie unaided by damage, a steamer en route from Port Arthur Texas to New York, battled a blaze in heavy fuel oil. Captain Bersini and mate Lagita led engineers Boddeno and Cromi who died as pipes burst. The crew fought flames to prevent gasoline ignition while the vessel, though severely damaged, reached Newport News under tow.
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Texas
le Coat
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Bersint
Lagita
el Far
Newport News
He Hathen State Railway
Prohibition Agents Raid Bristol Stores Seize Two Violations
Federal prohibition agents raided Bristol Cominda last night arresting two suspects. They examined about a score of grocery and tavern locations but found evidence of violations in only two sites, the Ve. JU Cooperative Grocery and John Rokott proprietors at during.
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Cominda
Wiereen
Federal Prohibition Enforcement
Heoriia
Ve. JU
Taft Open to Cabinet Post as Secretary of War
Former President William Howard Taft signals willingness to join the cabinet as secretary of war, with aides saying this removes the final obstacle to his service. Reported changes include Taft taking the war portfolio while others shift to navy, labor, and other key posts.
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Variverdal Service
Washington
William Howard Taft
Supreme Court
Arshies White
Hnt
Gent
John W. Wooks
Massachusetta
Krank D. Lowden
Timois
Torbart Uoover
Stept. Tury
Commerce
Charles Nagel
Missouri
Charles Wraet Hughes
New York
Harry A. Daugherty
Ohio
Trenry C. Wallace
Town
Agriculture
Haya
Indiana
Postminster
Andrew W. Mellon
Pennsylvania
Thes Treasury
George Sutherland
Wah
Secretoyy
Interior
Fatal Hoboken Hotel Fire Claims Twelve Lives
A January Hoboken blaze at the Colonial hotel killed twelve people six men and six women. Miss Mary Schumacher 42 of Jon City died later at St Mary's hospital after the fire burned for about an hour. Origin undetermined and many circumstances surround the tragedy.
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New York
Colonial
Hoboken
Mary Schumacher
Jon City
St. Mary’s Hospital
Walby
Mal
Agsielint County
Vic
Fry
Mias
Mias Dalay Gray
Jersey
1920 Suicide Rise Seen From Trivial Causes
New York reports show more than six thousand suicides in 1920, up over a thousand from the previous year, attributed to trivial causes. The Save a Life league cites cases from unhappy marriages, work stress, and petty disputes as drivers of the rise.
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New York
Save A Life League
Tomen
Businesa
Leuson
Faye Jost
Nomilcides
Freight Cars Derailed Near Botsford Wree
Twenty three freight cars derail east of here on the Monroe line of the Danbury division of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Three cars were damaged, most severely, with lumber coal and cement in wreckage spread over hundreds of feet of track. No injuries reported. Wrecking crews from New Haven and Maybrook cleared the line. one switch engine was derailed. Full clearance expected by tomorrow morning.
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Monroe
Danbury
New York
New Haven
Ford
President to Resume Writing Book After White House Return
The article outlines plans for the president to begin work on a book after retirement from the White House. It notes discussions of the book's scope, potential topics, and timing, with emphasis on maintaining public service duties while transitioning to literary efforts.
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White House
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