Compensation plan for war veterans faces multi-billion cost
Senate briefings on the amended House Bonus bill project five cost scenarios from 1.5 to 5.25 billion dollars with McCumber noting interest on war loans to Allies would cover obligations. A twenty year payment plan aims to reduce future burden while cash or deferred certificates affect annual outlays starting 1923 and rising to 1949.
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Washington
Tech
House
Senate
McCumber
Dakota
Senvstor McCumber
Robbery at East Main Street Ticket Booth
A man snatched about $40 from a theater ticket booth at 877 East Main Street near 8:30 last night, startling a female cashier. He fled toward Barnum Avenue, with police noting only a vague description as proprietor T B Reif reported the incident.
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Syas
Brome Theatre
East Main Street
Iman
Barnum Avenue
T. B. Reif
Advertising Club Banquet at Stratfield in Bridgeport
Advertising club of Bridgeport held its monthly meeting at the Stratfield with 35 members present. J George Frederick of New York editor of Printers Ink spoke on Modern Methods of Distribution and H G Schwebdle of National Hardware Stores on Retail Hardware Business. William Griffin led as toastmaster and unveiled a film on Holmes and Edwards silverware.
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Advertising Club of
Bridgeport
Stratfield
J. George Frederick
New York
Printer’s Ink
H. G. Schwebdle
Nationa Hardware Stores Company
Informa- Wiliam
Griffin
Holmes and Edwards
Holmes and Edwards Company
Overthrow Rumors Sparking Revolt in Petrograd
Moscow reports rumors that Petrograd authorities were toppled amid stormy meetings since February 23 demanding bread ration increases and reforms. Putilonov Iron Works workers killed the communistic shop committee. Tenth Reserve Regiment reportedly revolted, later sent to the Caucasus. Fierce fighting on Vassily Island described as revolt center.
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Riga
Petrograd
Moscow
Putilonf Iron Works
Red Army
Caucasian Front
Vassily Island
Thirty Seven Bodies Recovered From Michigan Central Wreck
Porter Indiana February 28 Associated Press a railroad and coroner count confirms thirty seven known deaths in the Michigan Central New York Central wreck last night with several more not positively identified due to mangled conditions. Engine and coach debris to be searched. inquest delayed until identification finishes, possibly a week or more.
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New York Central
Baees Sree
Michigan Central
Niles
Mich
Jackson
H. C. Seinel
Pomter County
Gorty
H. C. Seipel
Motorist Strikes Woman Then Flees on Post Road
Mrs. Cerile Erickson of 19 Riverside Fairfield was struck by a speeding car near the 4sh Creek bridge while walking toward Bridgeport. She was hurled into a ditch, fracturing an arm and bruising. The driver fled the scene. Mrs. Erickson lay in shock until a passing street car crew found her and summoned Dr. Burns, who sent her to St. Vincent's Hospital.
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Cerile Erickson
Riverside Avenue
Fairfield
Dr. B. 3. Burns
Burns
St. Vincent's Hospital
Five Soldiers Killed at Cork Riot Report
Dublin Feb 28 AP report says at least five soldiers were killed and eleven wounded in Cork when attacked by armed civilians. Military communication issued tonight describes civilians firing on troops in the street.
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Cork
Dublin
Associated Press
Porter Signal Exonerates Operator in Fatal Michigan Central Crash
Porters Ind Feb 28 An AP report says Charles Whitehead telegrapher in the signal tower that controlled crossing signals testified the signals were set against the Michigan Central train and exonerated Joe Cook of blame for the disaster. Whitehead spoke calmly about the collision that killed more than forty.
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Porter
Ind
Associated Press
Charles Whitehead
New York Central
Michigan Central
Joe Cook
Cook
Whitehead
Dee
Rockefeller Gives $2,000,000 To Aid Suffering Abroad
New York February 28 The Rockefeller fortune pledges 2 million dollars to aid sufferers overseas. The gift is split between the Rockefeller memorial fund and the American relief administration to assist starving children in Europe. Earlier Rockefeller donations included 259000 for China and $1,000,000 from the memorial fund to various relief efforts.
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Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller Fortune
European Relief Council
Rockefeller Memorial Fund
American Relief Administration
Relief Council
John DO
Rlief Fund
China
Memorial Fund
Mr. Rockefeller
Ieverel Administrations
Berlin and London in talks on reparations and war crimes
A German delegation of about sixty officials arrives in London for talks on reparations, disarmament, and war crimes following a conference to be held at Lancaster House near Buckingham Palace. Prime ministers Lloyd George and Briand, and other leaders will discuss the German statement with German foreign secretary Dr Simons set to present views on Paris decisions.
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London
Associated Press
Lancaster House
Buckingham Palace
Dr. Simons
Paris
Lloyd-George and
Briand
Count Sforga
Trajan
Lord Curzon
Helgian
Tloyd
George Wills
Bimans
French Move Heavy Artillery To Rhine Banks
Paris reports heavy artillery movement toward the Rhine at the Mayence bridgehead. Senegalese Algerian and Moroccan troops arrive at Marseilles while Foch is expected to return to Paris from London. A British naval demonstration is planned from Kiel, Hamburg, and Bremen as London conference decisions loom.
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Rhine
London
Paris
Associated Press
Mayence
Bourget
Villacoublay
Marseilles
Foch
Marshal Foth
Weyland
Aemiofficial
Lievyd-George
Briand
Sheques Court
Balgium
Italy
United
Germany
Tariff Measure Goes To Wilson In Final Senate Vote
The Fordney emergency tariff bill passed the Senate 49 to 36 to defeat farm price slumps and now goes to President Wilson. Eleven Democrats supported the bill while four Republicans opposed it. The House earlier adopted the conference report 127 to 20.
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Almington
Peb
Senate
Wilson
House
White House
Underwood
Alabama
Congress
U S Seeks 70 End Panama Dispute and Navy Plans
The United States seeks a final boundary settlement between Panama and Costa Rica to prevent future hostilities after forces from Panama reportedly recovered Cotowan with Costa Rican troops surrendering. In Detroit, Secretary of the Navy Denby outlined a strong, ready navy and plans to proceed with the building program, stressing a first line of defense and readiness for years ahead.
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Costa Rica
Washington
Panama
Coto
United States
State Department
Davis
Cotowan
Legation
Cato
Zuniga
Detroit
Ddrwin Denby
St. Augustine
Fla
Barding
Navy
Marine Corps
Denby
Judge Case Dies At Home From Throat Trouble
HARGEFORD Feb 23 Judge William Case of the Connecticut supreme court bench died at his home 02 Highland street this afternoon from a throat ailment. Born Tacistville June 27 1868 he studied law after graduating Yale in 1886 and held several clerkships before joining the Hartford county bar. He became clerk of bills in the legislature in 1887 and 1884 and later served at the Washington patent office before returning home.
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Waslington
Hartford County
Liniment for Fractured Hip Costs Doctor Five Thousand
James W. Sweet of this city was ordered to pay former patient Mrs. Kathleen Mentone damages of 6000 in a superior court judgment by Judge Isaac Wolff. Mentone testified she visited Dr. Sweet after an injury, received liniment, and her hip remained fractured requiring other physicians.
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James W. Sweet
Kathleen Mentone
Isaac Wolff
Condition of Champ Clark grows less favorable
Washington February 2 Champ Clark Democratic leader and former Speaker of the House aged 72 suffered a sinking spell late today and his doctors described his condition as less favorable than earlier in the day. He is said to be affected by a series of complications from pleurisy.
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Washington
Champ Clark
Clark
Bridgeport Man Is Sentenced To Death In First Degree Murder
John Kacearauskas of 168 Ogden Street pleaded guilty to the murder of Mrs Anna Chernaik of 616 Gate Lane Milford on February 1. Judge James H. Webb convicted him of first degree murder and imposed death by hanging at the State Prison on May 27 after a seven hour hearing in New Haven Superior Court. The rapid proceeding set a new state record as witnesses were quickly heard and the sentence delivered with emotion in the court.
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Anna Chernaik
Gate Lane
Milford
John Kacearauska Ars
Kacearauskas
Webe
Webb
Bridgefort
Supreme Court Validates Farm Loan Act
Washington February 28 the Farm Loan Act designed to aid agricultural development by providing accessible credits through federal land banks was declared valid by the Supreme Court Commissioner Lobdell said the decision clears all legal questions about the banks and bonds and that bonds will be issued immediately to finance one hundred million dollars in loans. Funds may not be available for lending for at least thirty days. The Farm Loan Board hopes the bond offering will meet farm demand though outcome remains uncertain.
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Washington
United States
Federal Land Bank
Supreme Court
Charles I. Lobéel
Farm Joan Board
Congress
Cor
Lobdell
Farm Loan Board
Police Board Discusses Dobbs Retirement At February Meeting
Police officers debated the retirement of Robert H. Dabbs after an auto incident while on duty. Dabbs, 53, claimed fitness for duty and produced outside medical certificates. The board’s decision at their February 1 meeting followed surgeon Adams’ report of incapacity and an ensuing secret discussion. A pension request for Frederick H. Marco was denied. A pair of permit requests to hold events at the Plaza were also considered.
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Robert H. Dabbs
Willow Street
Board of Police Commissioners
Adams
Dabbs
Dobbs
Himsy
Watnovere
Frederick H. Marco
Marce
Department
Andiag
Har W. Congdon Post
American Legion
Plaza
Fniva
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Pretsier Lloyd-George
Comtinea
United States Supreme Court
White
Dow
Gion
Glord
Blakeslee
Paniic
Steel Inventor
Blaksies
Navy Department
Hugh Rodman
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Steel
U.S
American State Department
America
Cote
Judge Case
Kaccarauskas
Police Board
Mum
Marco
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