Connecticut lawmakers push marriage law tightening
Hartford March 3 Acting for United Social Workers Representative Lavery testified for a Yale Law School drafted bill with Morgan and Peck proposing five day license notice a signed oath two witnesses probate hearing and voiding only after trial while opposing only the out of state marriage void provision Dr Day urged strengthening the home at a broad hearing with church and party figures in attendance all favored the measure with no opposition.
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United Social Workers of the State
Alpert E. Lavery
Fairfield
Judiciary
Ki. M. Morgan
Yale Law School
Epaphroditua Peek
Bristol
United Social Workers
Churches
Lavery
Vincent Keating
Bridgeport
Day
William Horace Day
United Congregational Church
Mitchell Not 10 Be Renamed Asst Army Air Chief
Washington March 3 Brigadier General William Mitchell will not be continued as assistant chief of the Army Air Service when his term ends March 26 The nomination for a successor will be sent to the Senate Thursday and must meet Secretary Weeks recommendations The Senate hearing follows delays as Weeks seeks a man whose qualifications cannot be questioned with a list including Major General Patrick and Major General John L Hines Also the House Aircraft committee deferred its report until the next Congress while Mitchell testified on air power controvery May impact on unification policies remains unresolved
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William Mitchell
Air Power
Army Air Service
Mitchell
Army Air
Brie
Weeks
Micthell
Air Services
Coolidge
Senate
Patrick
John L. Hines
House Aircraft Committee
House
Dawes
Page
General Mitchell
Air Service
Mellon
Treasury and Engraving Bureau
Brookhart
Medical examiner finds Bilton did not die by own actions
Six year old John I Bilton of 29 Harriet Street died at the Eastbound Railway Station after reportedly stepping in front of a train. Medical Examiner H R DeLuca stated the death was not self-inflicted after consulting Bilton's family and the detective bureau. The coroner will review both police and family statements before ruling.
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John I. Bilton
Harriet Street
H. R. DeLuca
John J. Phelan
Ote Detective Law Investigation Bureau
Alcoteine
Bilton
She
Murphy
Hal
Mig
Ari
Pedestrian Restriction Opposed By Stoeckel
Hartford March 3 The Roads Rivers and Bridges committee heard opposition to a proposal requiring pedestrians to keep left on highways and sidewalks at all times except when crossing. Motor Vehicle Commissioner Robbins B Starckel said directives should rely on individuals judgment to safeguard safety.
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Hartford
Robbins B. Starckel
Cow Cause Suit Over Parked Animal injures boy
A negligence suit filed in Superior Court accuses Vincenzo DiSalle of allowing a cow to roam near a Berkshire Avenue sidewalk, entangling a chain and injuring Carlo De Benazio, a one year old, in 1933 with $2,000 in damages sought.
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Vincenzo DiSalle
Berkshire Avenue
Pomserby
Westport Women Storm Office At Duffy Inquisition
Westport residents crowd the town hall amid a three hour board hearing into Walter Duffy, suspended captain and head of the police department. Officials bar entry, then admit Duffy with his counsel, while accusations are claimed to lack substantiation. The town awaits tomorrow’s decision as tensions flare among taxpayers and citizens.
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Walter
Duffy
Olice Department
Lectmen
King W. Mansfield
Welford G. Lewis
Lewis
Dutty
Third Selectman
Jerry Dolan
Joseph Adams
Lawrence Mazzonovich
Westport Manor
Ouse
Dolan
Wiliam i .Nerney
Greenwich
Mansfield
Tierney
Stansfield
State Architects Bill Backed By Ridgefield Group
Representative Seth Le Fierrepont of Ridgefield and the Connecticut Chapter of the American Institute of Architects urged creation of a State Architectural Commission and a consulting State engineer for all public buildings. The measure, with a $330,000 appropriation for 1925 27, aims to unify construction and reduce waste across state institutions and facilities.
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Hartford
Marea 3
Seth le Fierrepont
Ridgefield
Connecticut
American Insitute of Architects
State Architectural Commission
Ronsulting State
TL. Leake
Hoops For Insane
Middletown
Trolland
New London
Leake
Warresper
Nacessa
Bridgeport High School Students Hear Coolidge Inaugural
Bridgeport high school history students will listen to President Calvin Coolidge’s inaugural address by radio at noon. A rebuilt set is arranged on the assembly hall stage by former student Sherman Whiting and Principal James Co. Moore invites all history students to attend during the address.
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Bridgeport Highchool
Calvin Coolidge
Assembly Hall
Sherman Whiting
James Co. Moore
City Dispensary Board to be Retained Despite Review
Mayor Behrens said no move to abolish the City Dispensary Board of Governors, at least for two years, while stressing better cooperation with the Boards of Health and Charities. Dr. Topping’s report suggests cost cuts including consolidating boards and shifting controls, but administration will keep current jurisdiction for now and study responses at a forthcoming meeting.
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J. Road Topping
Behrens
Dr. Topping
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Board of Governors of
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Loughlin Withdraws From District Alderman Race
Henry P. McToughlin withdraws from the race for P Baxter's second district alderman seat and endorses Ronald Ward. The field now includes Ward Frank Robinson and Doty. Baxter's supporters align with Ward as a successor choice ahead of a March club meeting. Bax ter departs for South America tomorrow.
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Henry P. McToughlin
P. Baxter
Ronald Ward
Baxter
McLoughlin
Ward
Frank Robinson
Doty
Hartford Bill Aims to Oust Ambulance Chasers
Telegram Telegram reports J. M. French of New Haven urging a measure to curb lawyers who solicit clients for damages actions in the state. The bill would bar new admittees from soliciting or advising or directing actions for damages and receiving compensation, with no opposition at the hearing.
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Sint
Wartford
Falelgela
J. M. French
New Haven
P. D. Sub Station at Storrs Robbed
Storrs March 3 The post office sub station in the Administration building at Connecticut Agricultural College was entered Saturday night or Sunday. The safe was pried open and $420 in stamps and stationery stolen. Federal agents are expected to arrive for the investigation.
Pershing III in Cuba as Engagements Are Cancelled
General John J. Pershing arrives in Havana from Santiago after a South American tour. The American Embassy releases that all his engagements for tonight and tomorrow are cancelled as he rests, following a long trip and reports of fatigue. The party was greeted with cheers of Viva General Pershing at the Havana terminal.
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Cuba
Havana
John J. Pershing
General Pershing
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Utah
South America
Pershing
Borglum Says Monument Would Take 25 Years to Finish
H N Randolph president of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association in Atlanta says Gutzon Borglum would have needed 25 years to complete the central group at Stone Mountain given current progress. He cites debts, a three year contract worth 250 69 and disputes over finances and supervision, noting Borglum’s repudiation of the contract and a public attack on the association.
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H. N. Randolph
Stone Mountain Confederate Monumental Association
Gutzon Borgium
Stone Mountain Memorial
Atlanta
Randolph
New York
Borgium
Association
Memorial Funda
Borglum
Robert F. Maddox
Amican Bankers’ Association
Boralum
Washington
Borgian
Stone Mountain
Borglum Calls Accusations Smoke Screen in Crisis
New York sculptor Gutzon Borglum arrived in Cleveland to address supporters and deny charges as a smoke screen by opponents. He warned the South faces further action after next Saturday’s hearing and vowed to defend his Stone Mountain monument plans against funded opposition.
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Gutson Borglum
New York
Borghin
Imaes
South
Necterial
United States
Ica
Borghini
Waterbury
Legislature listen in on tar anguration and more
Legislature debates marriage by drastic law and a city court bill while House passes bill to increase deposits in Labor department and Senate approves inheritance tax changes. Bridgeport notes city department stance, medical examiner ruling, local deaths, and a Bridgeport club manager's death. Washington coverage includes inaugurations, cabinet changes, and federal taxes. Fairfield County items highlight awards, elections, and local committees.
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Senate
Petition for Depot Discussed by Club in Society Meeting
An Asperlal meeting of the Wun garan Cavic society has been called for tomorrow night to discuss plans for reflecting of names upon a petition to be presented to the New Haven railroad for a branch depot alty in the west and secl.
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Wungaran Cavic Society
New Haven Railroad
Waterbury Man Severely Burned in Barracks Explosion
Seven US Army enlisted men were badly burned at Schofield Barracks near Honolulu in an explosion. Three were fatally burned, including Privates J H Mullen of Philadelphia Leon Scando of Steubenville and Alfred Snyder of Buffalo. Others injured were Joseph Cirene of New York City Taylor Tinto of Detroit Fad win Britton of Waterbury Willard Garnutte of Montana Mines and Wilmer Cannon of Elkton Kentucky.
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Yonolulu
United States Army
Schofield Barracas
J. H. Mullen
Philadelphia
Leon Scando
Steubenville
Qhic
Alfred Snyder
Baffalo
N.Y
Joseph Cirene
New York City
Rank Taylor Tinto
Detroit
Fadwin Britton
Waterbury
Coolidge and Dawes to Take Oath Today With Simple Display
In a frugal, ceremony free of pageantry, President Coolidge will renew his oath at noon beside an old family Bible. Vice President Dawes will be inducted in the Senate chamber as the country awaits the inaugural events seen by a small crowd and radio audiences.
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Associated Press
Dent Coolidge
Aimple Tartem
Charles G. Dawes
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Connecticut to hear presidential inaugural by radio
Connecticut legislators will hold a joint session at the State Capitol to hear the presidential inaugural by radio. The Travelers Insurance station will relay the Washington program to the capital, with acoustic tests completed. Senate Leader Cro nin said the session would start at 11 a.m. and business would be rushed to convene the joint session at noon.
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Connecticut
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Washington
Senate
Daniel J. Cronin
Tsis A. m
Congress finishes its 68th session in tame fashion
Washington dispatch reports the sixty eighth Congress ends with little drama as the House and Senate adjourn late, the Senate clashing over an omnibus pension measure while farm aid and public buildings bills move through the deficienc y process. The House backs a public buildings rider, then later disallows it as the Senate plans to recede. The chamber hopes the U S will sign last minute acts before noon tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
di Cara
Underwood Muscle
Shoala Leasing PLC
McFadden ‘Branch
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Tomor New
Buch Ac- Hon
United States
Child Frightened by Train Runs into Auto Near Housatonic
Rose Spaceriilo, 13, of East Washington avenue, darted from railroad tracks upon sight of an advancing locomotive and ran into Earl T. Clark’s auto on Queen Street, suffering serious injuries. She was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital with a possible fracture.
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Housatonic Avenue
Halli Gtreat
Rose Spaceriilo
Tai East Washington Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Earl Th. Clark
Queen
Trael
Clark
County Detectives Sought In Connecticut Hearing
Hartford March 3 No proponents of the pill repeal statutes authorizing county detectives appeared before Judiciary committees Representative Leonard Killogly said he introduced the bill but is not a sponsor State's Attorneys Alcorn Brown Holcomb spoke against it Alcorn argued repeal would disrupt enforcement of all laws and the work of county detectives.
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Hartford
Judiciary Committees
Leonard
Killogly
Alcorn
Brown
New London
Holcomb
Litchfeld
U K Finance Committee Reports Bond Measure for Bridge Port
The Legislative Finance Committee favored a $180000 bond issue for bridge port improvements to cover court judgments against the city. The measure was reported yesterday and awaits Senate action and calendar placement.
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Baard
Bridge Port
Legislative Finance Committee
Senate
Danbury Council Rejects Municipal Lighting Plan
Danbury March 3 The Board of Councilmen voted 7 to 1 against a resolution to establish a municipal lighting plan. The Danbury and Bethel Gas and Electric Light Company proposed a reduction in rates for electricity, which was accepted.
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Board of Councilmen
Bethel Ges
Wleetric Light Company
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