Peace Move Hopes Rise in Bridgeport Republican Split
Subordinates in Bridgeport factions of the Republican party count on a peace effort as leaders Connor and Roraback plan a Hartford meeting at the Allyn house. Officials say the aim is a harmony pact to restore home rule and unite Fairfield County operations under the regular party structure.
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Republican Party
Allyn House
Hartford
Arthur M. Connor
Bridgeport Republican Organization
J. Henry Roraback
Connor
Bridgeporth
Fairfield County
Mackenzie
Harry E. Mackenzie
Bethel
Inbor
Rora Neck
Fillfiell
Tore Harmony
Ope
Mrr
Bridgenort
Naturly
Lewders
Reridgeport
Srienca
Pairfield County
David PB
Tawn
Local Man Wins Bus Line Action in Bridgeport
Earl Christian of Bridgeport wins right to operate a Danbury to Bridgeport bus route. Judgment approved by Superior Court judge Walle awards Christian $400 in damages after a suit against Bus Taxi Company. Another suit by a group of bus owners against the Taxi Company is set for trial. hearings have been held and more dates follow.
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Earl Chritian
Bridgeport
Danbury
Siperioy
Judgess Walle
Congress, Taxi Company
Christien
Ayrong
Serpot
Bse
Scots Seek Silence Over Bagpipe Noises at Dances
In Glasgow on March 3, hotel owners and nearby property holders sued to stop bagpipe sounds and the kooch cry from dances at the Highlanders' Institute. Respondents include Duke of Athol patron Sir Andrew Pettigrew president the Lord Provost and Sir Donald MacAllister of Glasgow University.
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Clasgow
Glasgow
Tlighlanders’ Institute
Institute
Duke of Athol
Andrew Pettigrew
Donald MacAllister
Governor greeted by mayor first time since fight
Governor John H. Trumbull, guest of honor at a testimonial dinner for masons in Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets, was warmly welcomed by Mayor Behrens. About 1,700 prophets attended at Pyramid mosque as Behrens presented the governor with a ceremonial key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Trumbul
Aziz Grottos
Pyramid Mosque
Behrens
Arthur F. Connor
John T. King
Amundsen Defends Polar Claims Amid Gift From Cook
Captain Roald Amundsen faced questions over his statements on the discovery of the north pole as the National Geographical Society withdrew an invitation for him to speak. He received a hand embroidered table cover from Dr. Frederick A. Cook, now a Leavenworth inmate, and denied plans for a polar dirigible flight.
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New York
Roald Amundsen
National Geographical Society
de. Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Cook
Leavenworth Prison
Amundsen
House Committee Drops Conflicting Aircraft Plans
The House Military committee discarded varied aviation reform proposals amid defense revision talks. It backed a five year plan for the army air service projecting $30.6 million annual growth and 2,200 new aircraft, while opposing a department of national defense and a separate army air corps. The Naval committee had approved an $85 million five year plan for naval air service adding 1,000 new planes.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Department of Natonal Defense
Army Air Service
War Department
Dwight Davis
House Naval Committee
Naval Air Service
Department of National Defense
Army
Mason M. Patrick
Yale Seeks Facts To Punish Riot Leaders
Yale faculty seeks evidence before punishing freshmen involved in a revolt at Yale University. Dean P. T. Walden said a freshman faculty meeting will decide disciplinary steps, with leaders sure to face punishment. Reports of department heads considering dismissal were denied by the dean. The disturbance began when the university orchestra was removed.
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Ray Taven
Marah
Yale Universty
Nance
P. T. Walden
Yeir
Hiwan
Dean Walden
Peace efforts clash with wartime tensions in Bridgeport scene
Fragmented dispatch from Bridgeport reports peace measures facing resistance from subordinates while Paget Gevemnur is ushered by Maco amid wartime anxieties. Nearby items note a Stamford death, tax delinquents in Denbury, and various state and national political moves as Page 8 covers local business and social turmoil.
Former Boston Mayor Curley Saved From Jail By Brother
Boston reporting on James M Curley once jailed but freed via payment from his brother John J Curley. The event centers on a council funded junket to gather hospital plans at Parker Hill and a court case to recover the funds. The case references George McCaffrey and others and notes a $2500 junket payment with $184 returned to the city.
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Boston
Maren B
James M. Curley
John J. Curley
Curley Brothers
Lupert
S. Craven
Jr Supreme Court
William J
George McCaffrey
Equity
John Curley
Parker Util
McCaffrey
Ofiher
Dl Supremo Court
Kellogg Defies Disclosure On Karolin Case
Secretary Kellogg opposed a Senate bill to repeal wartime admission limits while resisting disclosure of confidential information used to bar Countess Karolin from entering the United States. He faced sharp exchanges with Senator Borah as the committee debated the matter behind closed doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kelloge
Sente Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Lalma
Karolin
United States
Johnson
Reepublican
California
Republc
Hungary
Kellnex
Borah
Heltoge
Borsh
Malehl
State Department
Wheeler
Mortana
Senate
Pershing Shows Gain In Health After Tests
General John J. Pershing’s condition returned to normal at Walter Reed hospital after two weeks of care from medical and dental specialists. He is in better general health than in years but has lost all his teeth and endured extensive examinations as doctors believe his ailments stem from his return trip from Africa and the stresses of directing the neutral end of the Africa Plebiscitary commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shington
John J. Pershing
Taler Reed Hospital
Cay
Aylea
acna-Arica Plebishtary Commission
Cat Meows Spur Firemen to Tree Rescue
A full grown cat climbed a thin elm on Mm street and drew a crowd as it meowed loudly. Warner H Kibler alerted the fire department. Fire Chief Fox and Deputy Krum responded with a ladder to aid. The cat had already descended before arrival.
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Nuon
Ued
Fire Department
Mamane Society
Sing
Warner H. Kibler
Tre Department
Hjestilelan Fox
Ciel Krum
Ie Cat
Teling
Beach Claim Spurs Conservatorship Battle Over Stratford Home
Stamford court hearing details a contested conservatorship appeal filed by Helen Beach against Stanley Yale Beach. The case centers on Beach as a Connecticut resident and Stratford domicile for tax purposes, with Judge Isaac Wolfe presiding.
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Stanley Yale Head
Connecticut
Stratford
Helen Birdseye Beach
Isaac Wolfe
Beach
First National Bank of Bridgeport
John Smith
Stratford Probate Court
Ore
New York State
Frederick C. Beach
Train wreck near Hollidaysburg kills two in Altoona
At Kiladder Station four miles south of Hollidaysburg a Pennsylvania Railroad local train bound from Cumberland to Altoona wrecked. Engineer F. Lowe of Altoona and a man named Nash died. The fireman and another crew member were injured while the locomotive left the track. The $378 Morris Cove branch train was in service.
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Altoona
Lwo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cumberland
Kiladder Station
Hollidaysburg
Lowe
Nash
Hohidare
Morris Cove
Presbyterian merger factions set for church union vote
Reports from Atlantic City say the general council of the Presbyterian and Reformed churches in America along with the American section of the Reformed churches moved toward a merger. The plan awaits approval by the combined consistories and representative conferences of both bodies.
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Atlantic
N. J
Marek
General Council
American
Wall
Berlin Couple Planning To Live In Europe Abroad
Mr and Mrs Ieving berlin are honeymooning in the Madeira Islands and intend to stay abroad for some time. Ed Ray Guetz a theatrical producer and brother of Berlin's first wife said Berlin survived the steamship France and had not answered about returning to America.
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New York
Mare
Ieving
Berlin
Madeira Islands
Ray Guetz
France
Berlings
Som Tina
Aimerlua
Committee in Congress Plans Temperance Board and Open Hearing
A House committee working on modify the Walstead act reelected Representative Hill as chair and directed him to form a five member temperance board to study temperance questions and propose procedures. An open session in the House census room is set for March 31 to hear views on revising the dry law with senators representatives and citizens invited. The group aims to sponsor a bill in the House reflecting its recommendations. Tinkham of Massachusetts charged churches seek political power through pro prohibition propaganda.
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Washington
House Committee
Agite
Representative Hill
Maryland
Hill
Temperance Board
Ritten
Republicam
Tole
House
Thad
Tinkham
Tinkkham
Massachusetts
Eadwards
New Jersey
Wayne B. Wheeler
Liquor Cargo Seized At Norwalk Dock
In Norwalk on March 3 State Policeman Bernard Scully seized ten thousand dollars worth of Scotch and rye whiskey and champagne from a 42 foot sloop. Owner Adolph Steinfeldt and two Brooklyn men were arrested. cargo moved to the dock by rowboat. The vessel had entered Norwalk harbor overnight and previously stopped near New London.
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Norwalk
Bernard Scully
Ehb
Adolph Steinfeldt
Witty-third Street
New York City
Tawson
Third Street
Brooklyn
N.Y
Gaerte Nelenn
Steinfeldt
New London
Steinfeld
Loral
Advocates Urge Police Reorganization Into Semi Military Force
Boston hearings on crime reform heard William G. Thompson of the Boston Bar Association urge transforming state police into a semi military force to match modern criminal mobility. He also proposed abolishing the Supreme and Superior courts in favor of a single court with divisions and specialists to hear evidence.
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Boston
Joint Legislative Committee On the Judiciary
Willam G. Thompson
Boston Bar Association
Tow
Iuneh Geling
Thompson
Setback in Rail Mergers Leaves Future Unclear
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected the Van Sweringen Nickel Plate merger amid debate in official and business circles. Analysts split on implications for future consolidations as the agency previously approved the Nickel Drake deal transportwise but blocked it financially. Observers fear further unifications may proceed without safeguards for minority stockholders.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
van Sweringen
Commission
Counne
Colstan
Murderer of Wife Eludes Detectives
Ee Gelak Antonucci died at Bridgeport hospital after a face and neck beating by her husband Leonard Antonucci who is now sought on a public charge. Detectives double efforts to arrest him as authorities scan East Side and watch city thoroughfares for clues. The case continues as investigators pursue the suspected killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Gelak Antonucci
Bridgeport
Leonardi Antonucci
Paris Protests Tax Hit as Bars and Cafes Close
Paris towns close bars cafes and stores in a protest against retroactive taxes and city trade levies. Citizens face a dry afternoon as department stores shutter and restaurants limit service. Police patrol streets while a Latin Quarter strike disrupts meals.
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Paris
Matel
Daria
Bara
Syntieites
Finsneta
Clouse
Dlas
Parin
Observanne
Rye
St. Lenore
Record Stock Market Plunge After Historic Rally
New York March 3 After five hours of frenzied trading the stock market saw record volume on both the Exchange and the Curb as bears pushed prices lower. Nickel Plate and several rail issues declined sharply while many techs and industrials tumbled. some issues rebounded briefly early but overall losses expanded, wiping out gains since last November amid merger setbacks and heavy selling.
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New York
Stock Exchange
the Bears
Exchange
Mit
Interstate Committeee Commission
Nickel Plate
Perequette
Erie
Thesapeans
ONO
Pulseman
Mack Trucks
Gag
Plate Group
Jeiusburgh
West Virginia
Alose
Rutland Pa Farred
D Pacific
New York Gentral
Cers
Countess of Cai cart Libert y bond case at Ellis Island
Washington March 3 The Labor Department delays action on the Countess of Cai cart ten day liberty bond expiring at 11 tonight as Assistant Secretary White and officials in New York and here confer. Officials say the department could do nothing today and that the Countess is likely to return to Ellis Island pending further arrangements.
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Washington
Labor Department
Countess of Caicart
Elis Island
White
New York
Ila
Mr. Band
Hand
Nee York
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Geographical Society
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Uy Ier
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Kaioty
Thestra
Faye
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Taureis
Presleyn
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Helsinger Wi
Minten Tanight
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Uleh Cefenta
Congress le
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Sint Raviny
James Curley
Karolys
Pershing
Stratford HS
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Norwalk Country Club
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Parla
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Cwo
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