Interest in City Manager Plan at Forum Grows
The forum featured Clarence Hall and others discussing the city manager council plan. Speakers Dr Wra, Health Officer. Dr Coon. and City Engineer James McElroy outlined health, sewage, and administrative aspects. Hall urged that a hired manager, answerable to the council, would gain freer authority and improve city governance.
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Heares
Clarence
Hall
United Church Forum
Coumtissiayers
Femite
Wra
Hail Coon
Janes A. MccKnray
Legislators Readied for Real Work as Session Opens
A busy week ahead as 1,480 bills were introduced in two weeks and committees begin hearings on major projects. Key panels meet tomorrow including judiciary at 2 PM, humane institutions, banking, military affairs, labor, and public health and safety. Local lawmakers hold a Fairfield County conference after the session and a proposal to abolish County Commissioners draws attention. */
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Genernel Assembly
Banking
Labor Committee
Public Health and Safety Boards
Fairfield County
Judiciary Committee
Appropriations
General Assembly
Itill
Phillips
Shotton
Connecticut
Bill Would Ban Bathing On Sundays In City
Lawmakers consider a Sunday bathing ban as part of a broader Sabbath reform. The Brooklyn chapter of the Worm and National Sabbath Alliance plans to push delegates to Albany to enact a law prohibiting bathing on Sundays and shifting activities to Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Milford Police Seek Bathing Suit Censor at Benches
Milford officials propose a bathing suit censor at the Milford benches for the summer. Bathers would be required to wear wrap garments while going to and from cottages and the water, with arrests for violations. The plan aims to eliminate the impropriety of public bathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mileort
Dan
Pales Comma Monora
Willan
FR Woodruft
Milford
Ledé
Mayor Faces Probe Over Police and Fire Board
Mayor Wilson remains calm as an aldermanic investigation into the police and fire boards moves forward. Republican town chair Leonard announced a resolution at the next Common Council meeting, while Leonard and others push for accountability amid concerns about the departments and city management.
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Wilson Canl
Anilyre
Republian
Mandotin A. Leonard
Chillman Leonard
Ormitr
Rivar
Chelymen Lwonard
Sie
Sie Boned Torder
Samuel Dawe
Prifes
Anderson and
Trbmove
Itlerspring
Jwonard
Nater
Hase
Escording
Chalenan Lennara
Bae Perior
Thanani Tis
Demel. al
Obituary Notice for Charles Ie Chapin
Charles Ie Chapin of Chapin president of the theatre group died at his home here last night. He was born in Columinsville, Conn seven years ago. He leaves a widow and one son and one daughter.
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GREBS
Chapin
Therares
Chabli
Dir
Coluinsville
Con
Trigger trial crowds fill county jail as dinner bonds crowd court
Report from Matewan describes dozens of accused men and their families gathered at the county jail for a Sunday dinner while a crowd outside watched through bars. Wives and witnesses mingle with defendants as twelve jurors prepare for the final stage of the trigger trials at the courthouse.
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Universal Senater
Williamson W Vadun
Durg
Sid
Mutewan
Philaala
Senators condemn 12 percent German export tax
Washington January 30 official opinion in Washington quarters condemns the 12 per cent tax on all German exports under the reparations agreement. Senators Borah Gere and Gary call the provision uneconomic and crippling, arguing it would hurt Germany and allied economies and hinder settlement of war claims. Continued discussion noted on page thirteen.
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Washington
Borah
Senate
Germany
Cgormany
Europe
Gorn
Gere
Gary
Cote “Hutl
Allies Issue Note on German Reparations and Disarmament
Paris reports the Allies delivered a confidential note to German under secretary Bergmann detailing reparations and disarmament decisions made at Varasian talks held January 24–29, 1921. The document outlines payment mechanisms, advance payments, and supervision arrangements, with the note advancing a February meeting in London to review compliance.
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Paris
Jhon
Supreme Council of the Atlicx
Tia
Germany
Charles Bergmann
Ainte Thehebeensary
Herd
Deleweldlon Dn Park
Re. Intianon Rink
Dotter
Trananiital
Varig
Las Ulin
Haei Melng
Antes
Pandon
Reputation Commission
Artive L
Lamp Black Fire Defies Firemen at Barnum Avenue Plant
A blaze at the Columbia Graphophone plant on Barnum avenue caused by spontaneous combustion blackened hundreds of lamp bags storing a lamp black compound. Firemen fought the stubborn blaze for hours with hoses and water, keeping flames confined to paper bag containers with minor overall damage and no spread to the brick structure.
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Kemp Black
Columbia Graphophone
Bette
New Summer Dress Styles Emphasize Color Over Material
Fashion notes promise brighter colors and light fabrics for summer. Designers reveal color blocks and cubist patterns with vivid contrasts, while silhouettes favor lighter materials and fewer layers for women’s dresses.
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Creolor
Leo
Stunned man robbed by thugs near Carpathian Court
A man on 12 Carpathian Court was robbed at gunpoint by two youths who demanded money and struck him with a revolver. Police report a failed break in at 34 Lussek Avenue and a burglary at Silveraton's Grocery, with items stolen from Kluger’s coop on the same night.
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Java Kuyski
Koysuth Alreet Pear Hia
Kupaltt
Banda
Kupak
J. Snyder
Lusslek Ayernic
de Polka
Silveraton
Furel Avenue
Geast
Juline Kluger
Vu. Coop i
Carna- Quan Court
Police interview women after fracas on Main Street
A nighttime dispute between two women at Main Street and Muirfield Avenue drew a crowd as authorities questioned both parties. One woman allegedly grabbed the other by the coat collar before officers separated them. no arrests were made.
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Iit
Main Street
Muirfield Avenue
Waf
Joan
Fanhy
Miracle Ship Fire Ends in Explosive Escape and Rescue
The Hullan steamer Nettuso en route from Port Arthur to Italy was ruined near Bermuda after a fuel feed pipe burst. A blaze raged for hours, urging Captain Rimalt and crew to abandon amidships as lifeboats were lost. Chief engineers Betlins Cres and Vievannt and crew endured severe burns before rescuers lowered the ship to Newport News. The Nettioso, owned by the Italian state railways, suffered heavy damage.
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Hagikson
Nettuso
Por Arthas
Tesas
Peete
Port Arthur
Wlorida
Bermuda
Rorlanik
Ahloa
Nanelone
Cayton Heesing
Bershad
Betlens
Cres
Landi Vievannt
Bostawo
Oll
Renena
Drereamn
Vievannt
Bersind
Unio
Tod Laadid
Bel- Klan
Nawport News
Netorio
Ttilian
Raiiways
Dry Agents Raid Bristol Stores In Prohibition Sweep
Federal prohibition agents raided Bristol Connecticut businesses during a late night operation and arrested two men. They searched grocery and triangle stores finding illegal liquor, and seized items from the meat market owned by John Rakasa and another partner.
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Cristol
Jineet aMieors
Ely
Tier
Stone
Trunk Lines Plan Pool to Relieve New England Roads
A pool plan to aid New England railroads with 15 million dollars to cover fixed operating charges is discussed. Railroad presidents meet in New York Tuesday to consider a committee report and possible rate readjustments. The proposal aims to bridge over a 13 month period starting at year’s start, while resisting long term commission action.
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Trunk Lines
New England Road
Chae
iPresa
New England
Carriera West Oo
Trunk Une
New York
New England Nes
RJ. Pearson
New Haven
Dartford
Trunkines
Interstate Commerce Commision
Clark
Commission
Tramk Line
Feder Commission
Clarky
Twa
Taft Open to Cabinet Role as Secretary of War
Taft signals willingness to join President elect Warding's cabinet as Secretary of War. Rumors place him near Washington discussions with Republicans, with potential succession of CJ White on the Supreme Court bench pending Taft's move. Other names tied to cabinet posts across Commerce Labor State Treasury and Interior.
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Taft
Universal Service
Wallington
Willim Howard Taft
Eleck Warding
Waders
Washington
Presidents Village
Ale
Hta
Osu
Sumeme
Aly. ‘Taft
Paft
John W. Weolks
Misachuasee
Frank ©. Lowden
Ilinois
Inbor
Terbert Floover
Commerce
Charles Nagel
Missouri
Commerce and Labor
Aft
Menntyne Charles On Hughes
New York
Harry MU Dkimgherty
Ola
Attaimey General
Henry OC Wallace
Iown
Secretary of Agriculture
Will TE Hava
Tadiana
Port
Auboyn W. Mellon
Pennsylvania
Secretary of the Treasury
George Rutherfird
Utah
Secredary of
Interior
Fatal Hoboken Hotel Fire Claims Twelve Lives
A spectacular blaze at the Colonial hotel in Hoboken New Jersey killed twelve people, six men and six women, in about an hour. Miss Mary Schumacher, 42, of City, died in hospital, leaving five bodies identified and many mysterious circumstances prompting two investigations.
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New York
Colonial
Hoboken
N.J
Mary Schumacher
City
St. Mary’s Hospital
Cage
Dleatha
George
Mielker
Detectiva W. Do
Joseph
Vnrtier
Jay Hotel
Colon Hotel
Thea Dames
Army Bay
Hoboken Pliers
Ida Tortor
Minx
Daisy
Ulvorgee
Pdersey Vly
Personal crisis reports in 1920 attain new mark
In 1920 more than six thousand personal crisis reports reached the U S Civil Life League, up over a thousand from the previous year. Among causes cited are unhappy marriages, economic stress, and fashion related issues. The surge includes 2,604 suicides, with many linked to new business and political life pressures.
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New York
Dan
Suse A Life League
Neal
Politiealife
Iself
Enaon
Pullty
Harmfelte
Freight Cars Derailed in Botsford Wreck Near New Haven Line
Twenty three freight cars derailed late last night near Botsford Conn on the New York New Haven and Hartford line. Mimber cement and ore were among the loads. No injuries reported as wrecking crews from Danbury cleared wreckage by morning.
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Botsford
Botsfor
Conn
Dan
Here
Meneoe
Danbury
New York
New Haven
Ford
Dan’ Pw Even and
Hare
President to Begin Work on Book After Leaving White House
The president plans a literary project after his term ends, with talk of a Paris trip and a focus on the inauguration era. Officials note the work will reflect on American participation and the era’s events while avoiding official duties during the transition.
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White House
Washington
Area
Wilson
Pete Teres
Dds
Paris
Jon
Atte
Hiv
Wahat
Tiker
Phey
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Lenroot
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Kossuth Street
West End
Julius Kluger
Carpathian Court
Bristol
New Haven Road
Larbor
Alam
Taok
Ephis
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