Bethel Schools Reopen After Scarlet Fever Outbreak
Bethel public schools, closed two weeks due to scarlet fever at Grassy Plain, will reopen Monday per the town school committee. No new cases since closure. Sunday schools also resume. Children under 14 barred from moving pictures during closure will be admitted again. March Master vacation will be omitted. An English school uses gramophone records to teach bird songs.
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Danbury
Bethel Public
Grassy Plain School
Commuuitien
Reopen Fight for Old Age Pension Law in CT
Hartford dispatch reports the 1923 drive to establish an old age pension law before Connecticut’s Judiciary Committee. Key speakers include F A LaGuardia, Sheriff Thomas J Hellir, Ira M Oraburn, and John B Andrews. The bill proposes a state commission and county subcommissions to award modest benefits while preserving homes.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Judiciary Committee
General Assembly
F. A. LaGuardia
New York
Thomas J. Hellir
New Wave County
Ira M.oraburn
Connecticut State Federation of Labor
John B. Andrews
American Association For Labor Legislation
John N. Harter
Bridgeport
Hagles
Carter
Reilly
LaGuardia
Board of Aldermen
New York City
Andrews
Penson
Harter
Limo Bus Bootlegging Era Shifts To City Hubs
In San Francisco on March 1 1923 federal prohibition chief Samuel Rutter describes bootlegging evolving from rural hideouts to urban operations. A stylishly dressed mother and her young daughter act as modern bootleggers delivering illicit liquor to hotel rooms, illustrating new delivery methods and the growing challenge to enforcement.
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San Francisco
Mar
Samuel
Rutter
Fler Speejalty
Trinity Church Anniversary Supper Noted By Parishioners
The fiftieth anniversary supper for Trinity Church was held last night at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church on North Avenue with more than 125 parishioners present. Former pastor Menard Proper of Lang HWto and Rev Oscar Beardsley spoke on parish growth as letters from 20 former worshipers were read. Lew W. Simpson, restor of the church powersld, attended.
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Trinity Methodist
North Avenne
Menard Proper
Lang Hwto
Oscar Beardsley Dee
Illinois Centenarian Out-Coves Doe's Cure
In AULBORA Illinois March 1 centenarian Henry Challand aged 100s recovers from influenza after doctors warned of death He claims his health formula beats Coue's cure Letting go of worry he credits mobility and a personal remedy for better health rather than external advice.
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Aulbora
Mar
Henry Challand
Challanda
Coue
200 CARS OF COAL FOR CONNECTICUT AT MAYBROOK
Danbury March 1. A sunny day brought 16 carloads of coal for local dealers and factories. Eight cars carried hard coal, six soft coal, and two cake coal, boosting the Connecticut fuel supply. About 200 cars of hard coal were at Maybrook yards, to be moved within two days. Trainmasters Mullins andaultina reported improved conditions at Maybrook terminal after days of movement supervision.
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Danbury
Maybrook
N. Y
Connecticut
Avithvin
W. E. Mullins
Rum Runners of Baltic Markets Smuggle From Germany
A Baltic smuggling trade in strong alcoholic beverages fuels profits as rum runners import from Germany to dry Scandinavian markets. Norwegians target a fast, seaworthy craft, the Lubeck boat, but it proves slow. Incidents include cross-border double crosses, fog, and quick sales to smugglers.
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Copenhagen
Mar J
Jamaica
Cuba
Finland
Germany
Norway
Spain
Portugal
Sweden
Denmark
Fornstance
Lubeck
Helsingfors
Bolshevist Form of Government Told of by Coyle
Dr John G Coyle of New York criticized Bolshevism in an address at the high school auditorium. He described harsh Soviet policies under Lenin and Trotsky including loss of voting rights, arranged marriages, and strict control. He contrasted American liberty with Bolshevik rule and noted Italy's 179 mile electrical railroad.
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Coyle
Russia
High Gohan
John G. Coys
New York City
Dr. Coyle
Lenine
Trotskky
Sparker
Dr. Moyle
Jiussia
Arbitration” Office
Ind
Speiker
Jan Inet
Goyle
Poland
Europe
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