Fordney Tariff Seen By Merritt As Business Aid
Representative Schuyler Merritt of Stamford believes the Fordney tariff bill before Congress will stimulate business in Connecticut and across the United States. He says a readjustment of American tariff rates is needed to meet changing world industrial conditions and that many industries require protection from foreign competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George BH. Manning
Washington
Telestam
D.C
Schuyler Merritt
Stamford
Conn
Congress
Connecticut
United States
Merritt
Milford Woman Beaten. Husband Held by Police
Milford July 3 A Polish farm wife is in critical condition after severe blows to head face and stomach doctors say the injuries may be internal Her husband Wozcieski was arrested at Wheeler's Farms and charged with assault and breach of the peace Chief and sergeant led the arrest following a complaint to Dr Hyde detailing repeated mistreatment The case prompted police action after the doctor notified authorities and neighbors aided the injured woman
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Milford
Frank Wogciaki
Stilford
Hyde
Dr. Hyde
Swhether
Wozcieski
James Saber
Robert ¥. Hibbard
Hayfelds
Adam Wolcicski
Wheeler’s Farms
Hwie
Hele
T H Hushend
Charles Grinwood Fights Police During Saloon Raid
Charles Grinwood, saloon keeper at 1629 Main Street, resisted police during a raid as officers continue their dry drive. Bartender Joseph Wallace of 325 Fairfield Avenue was jailed for liquor law violations. Bail set at 180 and 200 respectively. Last week 24 liquor arrests were made. two more occurred overnight. Stephen Lateran and Horninsky were among those arrested. City court to hear most cases this morning.
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Griwood
Grinwood
Wallace
Bert
Simonimén
Stephen Lateran
Fem
Broke Street
Odrank Horninsky
East Maly Street
Milford Police Board Adopts Controversial Bathing Ordinance
Milford police commissioners, amid strong public opposition, approved an executive session bathing ordinance requiring anyone over twelve on public beaches to wear an outside wrap from shoulders to knees. Chief Maher was told to enforce using his judgment. violators face up to 50 pounds fine.
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Milford Police Board
Board of Police Commissioniers
Milford
James M. Maher
Milford Polles
Armistice talks loom as De Valera meets Lloyd George
Irish armistice takes effect by Monday noon. De Valera to meet Lloyd George in London to discuss establishing neighborly harmony. The talks come amid a tense peace effort and ongoing political maneuvering in Dublin and Westminster.
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DE Valera
Lloyd-George
London
New Haven Hotel Manager Held Under Dry Law
Casper XX of a Connecticut shore hotel company was arrested by Federal officers for violating Prohibition. It was his third arrest. Leo Cabano and an unnamed manager were released on bonds of 160 dollars each for hearing before a U.S. commissioner. In Washington, Mrs Wahl, wife of a local colonel, was moved to a federal hospital in Langston for a disease.
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New Haven
Casper XX
Commitgs
Prent of & Corporation
Liten Inns
Connecticut
Vols
Leo Cabano
Menageabe
Nnns
United States
Washington
Tim
Jutz Wahl
Colonel Wahl
Federal Hospital
Lantstinn
Hibbard
Winser
Omar B. Platt
Theacs Adionde Mountains
Pelite Department
Widows to Receive 500 Compensation in Hatch Case
The Board of Aldermen approved a 500 compensation for the widow of Alexander P. Hatch, a former police department doorman. Funds came from the contingent fund after transfers between departments. The case, tied to Hatch's in duty injury, moves to the ordinance committee for final confirmation before installments are paid.
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Board of Apportionment
Englewood Hospital
Alexander P. Hatch
Police
Wverel
George 5S
Ihil
Mra
Bridgeport Police Soest
Tts
D B Taxi Co Appeals Ouster Ruling Blocked
The Danbury and Bridgeport Taxi company wins the right to appeal an ouster ruling as the Public Utilities Commission decision sparks potential court fights. A receiver was appointed for Danenberg and Dudgepon Taxi, signaling the start of a major legal battle that could reshape numerous taxi applications filed June 21 and 22.
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D.B. Taxi CO
Public Utilities Commission
Danbury & Bridgeport Taxi Company
Common Council
Perrett & Gleaney
Manchester
Sapering Court
Bridgeport
Mortimer Stowe
Daenberg and Dudgepon Taxi Company
Ifstein and Brody
Attorners
Jitney
Jitney Bus Law Heads To Police For Enforcement
Chairman Richard Higgins of the Fairlie Utilities Commission says enforcement of the new state jitney bus law falls to police authorities rather than the commission. Attorney L. Barbie, counsel for Charles H. Pallet, appeals a PUC denial of Pallet’s plan to run jitneys in Connecticut. The PUC granted a Winsted Hartford jitney group route, denied Johnsaway’s request for the same, and refused Thomaston Whiterbury service.
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Haryforn
Coarn
Richard ‘i Iggine
T He Fairlie Utilities Commission
Commission
Aletary
L. Barbie
Killingly
Charles H. Pallett
Dunilson
Public Utilities Commission
Pallett
Connecticut
Winsted-Hartford
Thomaston
Whlerbury
Chicago Mayor Opens Fight for Five Cent Fare
Chicago Mayor Slavor Thompson leads a fight against the five cent streetcar fare plan. petitions filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission claim railroad and transit funds are misused for political purposes and demand restraint on spending while maintaining service.
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Chigago
Chicago
Magay Thompson
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Daniel A. Roberts
Mayer ‘Tho Osni
Officra
Namies
Uin
Aperatute
Aneffl- Glee
Oor Servine
Trigme
Cent
Netitinn
Slavor Thompson
Petilions
Fairfield Judges Face No Pay Without Funds
Fairfield officials may go unpaid as salaries for four court officers total about 4600 dollars. First Selectman Horr tells no fund exists to cover salaries and a special town meeting may be called to authorize payment, delaying until fall if not approved. Provisions include Judge Grout 1900, Prosecutor Waiteman 800, Deputy Hall 300, Assistant Wakeran 400, with other town duties under review amid recent bill printing costs.
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Fairfield
Painfield
First Selectman
Prederick A. Horr
Smirt
Finance Board
Burr Nedeves
Yucge Jonathan Grout
Bacon Waiteman
Clarétee BR. Hall
Howard Wakeran
Wishway
Charles A. Rowe
Cown Hall
Third of Gold of World Now Stored in U S A
New York reports a surge of gold shipments and storage in the United States. Ships carrying large consignments from Britain are safeguarded aboard vessels like Staurylania and Olympic with fears of piracy. By mid July imports total nearly four hundred million dollars, lifting U S gold reserves to over three and a half billion dollars, a record global share.
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New York
Atlantia
Isakits
Staurylania
Olympic
Varmanta
Lapland
Oronesa
Merc
United States
Fairfield Life Guard Rescues Three Women
Fairfield lifeguard Louis Duckworth aided three women in a drowning incident at the Fairfield branch. May Henley of Tranley Avenue ventured too far offshore and required assistance, duckworth reaching her as she weakened. Lillian Bailey of Betham Avenue was the second rescuered after drifting beyond her depth, while the third rescuer was not learned.
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Louis Duckworth
Fairfield Branch
May Henley
Tranley
Lillian Bailey
Betham Avenue
Duckworth
Humid haze and smoke obscure sun from forest fires
Forestation smoke and humidity cloaked the sun as a unusually humid day passed in Michigan and New England. Temperatures rose from 74 to 82 degrees with humidity near 98 percent at dawn. a smoky pall and hazy sky persisted, linked to large fires in Canada and northern Maine.
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A. Hungs
Michiwan
Indisti Coulisha
Maine
Canada
Onlatta
Quebec
Talid
Hillside Home Employee Collapses From Heat
An employee at Hillside Home collapses from heat exhaustion on Bond Street after a hot afternoon shift. Fellow workers and medical staff respond as authorities report two men affected by the heat with one instance improving by night.
Submarine Plans Meet With Defeat At Dublin Talks
In Dublin at the Mansion House conference between Sinn Fein leaders and Unionist representatives, armistice terms were signed with General Neville MacReady and Michael Collins as signatories. Reports note discussions on peace, hostilities cease, and potential London talks with Lloyd George. A connected Washington report covers naval appropriation compromises and stalled provisions for aircraft carriers and outfitting, while a separate note mentions a Boston hospital transfer after an accident killing a 21-year-old.
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Robert J. Prew
London
Mansion House
Dublin
Treland
Ireland
Eamonn de Valera
Universal Service
Downing Street
Eamonn DeValerd
Montext
Nevilll MacReady
Crown Forces
Neville
le Nemistice
de Valera
Stratford to vote on charter change
Stratford voters will decide Monday on charter change in a special election to choose between retaining the present form of government or adopting a council manager system. The decision hinges on their preference for local governance structure and administrative control.
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Stratford
Former Yale Grider Star Held For Speeding
Milford police report former Yale gridiron star Sean B Walker was arrested on reckless driving charges after speeding through Milford at 43 miles per hour in a high powered car. Sergeant Robert P Hibbard pursued near the town center, leading to Walker’s $50 bond and scheduled court appearance.
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Milford, Ly
Milford Ab
Robert P. Tibbard
Milford
Sean B. Walker
Walker
Hibbard
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