Utilities board grants new hearing to Jitneys on 2 Bridgeport lines
The Utilities Board will hold another hearing in mid September on the Ash Creek Connecticut avenue and North and South Main street Jitney routes after a Hartford conference with the Public Abilities commission and a mayor led committee. The meeting discussed preserving the Fish Creek Connecticut line and rejected a five cent trolley fare. Members of the common council and Mayor Wilson attended, with committee members Beers and McCormick missing due to prior engagements.
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Common, Aid
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James J. Stone
John Y T. Caldwell
Mary Wilson
Fish Creek
Connecticut
Fitney Roates
Common Council
Butes
Connecticutvenue
Ralph T. Beers
Thomas McCormick
German Spy Freed After Train Wreck in Ottawa Trial
The report notes Juiy Horn, once a noted German spy, deemed insane at Dorchester Penitentiary, to be freed pending deportation to Germany. Horn, about 37, had been serving a 19 year sentence for plotting to blow up the Canada Pacific railroad bridge at Vanceboro Maine in 1935, with connections to New York plotting. A separate wreck near Scranton, Pennsylvania, killed one and injured ten on the Lackawanna Limited as a baggage car and mail car derailed and several staff injured.
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Oscar Snyder
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Sarah Bush
Sullivan
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Two Waterbury Men Held on Liquor Charge
Waterbury report from July 23 states Thomas Martone, a real estate dealer, and Joseph Carpo were arrested after testimony by Dren est Hobbs alleging liquor smuggling from Danvary to Waterbury. Both men are charged with liquor law violations and released on $2,000 bonds each.
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Joseph Carpo
Sluggishness of Congress Puts Light on Harding
Washington dispatch notes dull pace in Congress as Harding leads Republicans in House and Senate. Observers recall two years earlier when Democratic slogan promised change and restoration of governance, with Harding as vehicle of that idea.
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Senate Passes Sheppard-Towner Better Baby Bill By Large Margin
The Senate approved the Sheppard-Towner Better Baby bill by a sweeping majority amid heated debate led by foes including Reed Missouri. It creates a federal state partnership for birth hygiene under the Children’s Bureau with annual appropriations totaling 480 000 dollars to states plus 1 million to the current year based on population. Opponents argued it promotes birth control and sought amendments, all failing except Reed’s home-entry ban proposal. final vote 63 for and 8 64 against.
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United States
Tumulty Opposed as Receiver for Shipbuilding Co
Washington July 34 The Shipping Board will investigate and oppose the appointment of Joseph Tumulty former secretary to President Wilson as temporary receiver of the Puavey and Jones Shipbuilding company. The firm claims twenty four million dollars against the board while the board has a counter claim and seeks to protect a second mortgage. Tumulty's appointment could be read as political influence and would be opposed on that basis.
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Airplanes Bequeathed to Wife in Will
London July 22 Airplanes have been bequeathed in a will of a wealthy Englishman. Arthur Pirkington a millionaire glass maker left to his wife all my airplanes and air gear. The will is being probated after his death leaving a string of properties and stock to his widow.
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Arthur Pirkington
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Propete
Waa
Robert J. Prew
Trish
Lloyd-Georrich
Ulster
James Sraig
Londonderry
Lon Firrle
de’ Valera
Sinn Fein
Westminster
Up-to-Date Stork Brings Baby by Auto
Florence Reed arrived in Westport yesterday by auto with Frances Reed. She was born en route to Norwalk hospital as her father and mother hurried to the scene. Dr John A Moore assisted in bringing Provence into the world. Both mother and child are reported doing well.
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Norwalk
John A. Moore
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Chifelere
Water Wagon Day and Bootleg Nights Judge Rules
Dray of a Chicago man named Williems res a water wagon all day and peddle booze at night. He faced Judge Landis for violating the prohibition law. The judge noted his other claim but sentenced him to thirty days in the house of correction for falling off the water wagon.
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Sox trial nears end in courtroom clash and blackmail claim
Harry Redmond, state's witness from Hast St Louis, and defense attorney Henry Berger clash as courtroom tensions rise over a 1919 World Series fix. Redmond accuses Berger of threats, while Berger suggests Redmond sought $15,000 from Charles Comiskey for information. Judge Hugo Friend orders calm as outside threats and accusations echo through the trial atmosphere.
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Harding plan for refunding railroad bonds absorbs 560 million
President Harding proposes a plan to fund about 560 million dollars in railroad refunding bonds to restore unhindered transportation without new appropriations. The scheme, developed with Mellon and Hoover, would have railroads waive wartime inefficiency claims and government capital investments would be funded over ten years via the War Finance Corporation.
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U S pushes for single disarmament conference soon
The United States seeks one Washington held conference on disarmament and Far East questions with all powers invited. Officials say no change in membership or delays, amid talks of a Pacific powers preliminary meeting. France and Italy back broader participation while Japan and others await Washington’s lead in open door issues.
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Japan May Accept Invitation With Reservations
Washington reports the United States may invite Japan to a conference on limitation of armament and Far Eastern affairs with conditions. Advisory council discussions suggest Japanese leaders could agree to talks with specific reservations, pending clearer definition of Japan's position and the conference date.
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Governor Small threatens martial law over arrest risk
Springfield dispatch says Governor Len Small, facing an indictment for embezzlement and conspiracy, pledges to resist arrest and could declare martial law at a moment's notice. With Lt Gov Sterling and Vernon Curtis posting bond, Small warned against surrendering oath-bound authority, signaling potential crisis as trial looms.
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Tariff reform debate shifts to Senate hearings
Senate Finance Committee chaired by Penrose will begin hearings on a tariff bill, aiming to conclude in two weeks, with possible tie to tax revision and President’s stance. Features include American variation and foreign loans, while tariff schedules may be reviewed in sequence.
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14 Year Old Boy Rescued From Drowning After Current Sweep
A fourteen year old summer resident, Phomute Starlbt, was swept a mile offshore in South jalerd Rowen Hud of Milfard. He clung to a snag and was rescued by a man in a stalled motor boat and brought to shore. He was uninjured and taken home after examination.
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Bridgeport Population Gains Despite City Sufferings
Bridgeport shows a population rise, not a fall, amid recent hard knocks. Officials cite postal address counts and post office mail routes as supporting growth, with 40,433 places served versus 40,429 a year earlier.
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