Senate Filibuster Paralyzes Congress on Final Day
The 69th Congress faces last minute fights as filibusters grip both chambers. Senate leaders clash over election investigations and Vare certificates while a near all night session continues, with recess set for the morning and House delaying immigration provisions amid tense politics in Washington.
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Connecticut Legislators and Fire News Dominate Page One
A chaotic front page outlines finance committee battles amid a $1,000,000 revenue focus, amid fire losses hitting Danbury and a series of criminal and political notes. The paper reports on a fire at a Danbury factory, a slaying inquiry, a Senate stalemate over bills, and local items including a janitor incident and water safety concerns.
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Mexican Envoy Departs for Home
Washington March 3 AM The sudden departure of Ambassador Manuel Telles de Mesilla for Mexico City tonight is reported after a State Department request. Officials say no withdrawal request had been submitted to the Mexican government and the department declined to comment on the report.
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Byrd Uncertain On Plan To Try New York Paris Trip
A Washington report states Admiral Byrd’s flight plans toward Paris and the South Pole are undetermined while he weighs options. Rumors of a Greenland flight were dismissed as unfounded. Byrd says no crew changes or definite schedule have been set and he hopes to reach the South Pole if possible.
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State credentials of Ware and Smith win favorable report
Senators elect Ware and Smith had their credentials approved by the Senate Elections committee after formal certificates of election were presented. The move prompted expectations they may still be ousted, with foes pledging efforts to combat seating at the next session.
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Campaign Funds Committee
Eckart Plea for Dismissal Loses in Court
Judge Isaac Wolfe denied a defense motion in Criminal Superior Court seeking dismissal of charges against George F. Eckart, owner of Eckart Brewery, and co defendant Willem Alexander. The state had moved to dismiss in a surprise step during the transport of intoxicants case, arguing lack of evidence that Eckart aided in beer transport or had any involvement with the alleged variation.
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New Haven
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Country Doctor Wins Back Rights After Prison Innocence Claim
Dr. Rankin of Glastonbury, imprisoned nearly 40 years, is endorsed by a legislative committee for restoration of citizenship rights after an apparent wrongful term. Support from local officials and 1,800 signatories backs the plea, with hearings led by Rep. Motley and Sen. Gruge noting broad public belief in Rankin's integrity. Page Two.
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Danbury Factory Destroyed By Fire With $100,000 Loss
Danbury March 4 a three alarm fire destroyed the Standard Yarn Cutting Company on Taylor Street. Estimated loss around 100000. Firefighters led by Chief Peter Reuterly battled flames as a watchman James Burge jumped to safety. Shellac and paints fed the blaze and explosions occurred. power was cut to the city for an hour. Plant owned by Howard Colhane.
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Defeat Seen for State Highway Bond Plan
Hartford March reports say there will be no bond issues for state highway building and no three man highway commission. A prominent Republican leader and Governor Trumbull oppose the plan while some senators consider bonds may be beneficial. debate centers on the Legislature and pay-as-you-go policy.
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Famous surgeon to remove bead from boy
A two and a half year old boy from Philadelphia was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital after apparently swallowing a collapsible tube cap. Chevalier Jackson, renowned Jefferson Medical School bronchial expert, planned to remove a bead lodged in the lung using his own device. The child’s condition briefly improved after initial care but X rays confirmed a bead nearly a quarter inch in diameter in the lung.
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Former newsboy rises to Standard Oil executive in Indiana
A Meriden man, once a railroad messenger boy, advances from local roles to vice president and head of the manufacturing department at Standard Oil. Edward G. Seubert, 50, charts a swift rise from Whiting refinery cashier to general bookkeeper and board member, succeeding Hurston. Police later identify a body found near Meriden as David A. Dudley, missing since October, slain by two bullets. autopsy notes head wounds and drag marks, with suspicion of foul play amid a substantial money haul.
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Meriden
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Conflict over city bond board faces hearings in Hartford
Hartford March 3 double barreled attacks marked hearings on the Financial Advisory board bill. Senator William A Redden and Representative George N Finklestone joined Bridgeport Chamber delegates in opposing charter suspension to establish the Board of Public Purchases. The Finance committee and Cities and Boroughs panel debated powers over common council authority and investigatory reach, while Chamber leaders George T G Crawford and Robert A Crosby urged a new bill.
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Huge Movie Merger Talks Involving Three Firms
New York March 2 AP Negotiations to consolidate Stanley Company of America West Coast Theatres and First National Pictures exceed 100 million dollars in assets and likely to close early next week The deal would be the largest consolidation since Famous Players Lasky and will enlarge First National while keeping personnel unchanged Read as a friendly merger with cross ownership and expanded stock holdings across the three companies
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Three Confirmed For Radio Board
Three of five members chosen by President Coolidge to the radio commission were approved by the Senate. Confirmed were Rear Admiral W T G Bullard retired of Medin Pa John F Dilton of California and Eugene Bykes of Mississippi. Nominations for Caldwell of New York and Beanh of Minnesota were deferred with ICC consideration set for tomorrow.
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Sharkey Defeats Mtigue in 12th by Technical KO
Madison Square Garden, New York AP report says Boston fighter Jack Sharkey defeated Irishman Mike McTigue by technical knockout in the 12th round after McTigue sustained a mouth injury from a broken tooth. Sharkey led on points through much of the bout, with McTigue rallying late before the stoppage.
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Driving Chain of Auto Breaks Kills Champion in Wales
Pioneer racer C. J. G. Parry-Thomas dies in a sand track speed test at 160 mph when a driving chain breaks and a wheel comes off. The wreck entangles him, breaking a leg as rescuers fight to pull him free from the blazing car. Parry-Thomas, forty two, had sought to set a new world speed record and had previously reached 172 mph last April, naming his car Babs as his beloved creation.
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Jury Still Split as Daugherty Miller Case Hangs
New York March 2 APR With one defendant's fate settled and the other undecided a jury in the Daugherty Miller case remained locked in deliberations after over six hours. Judge Knox guided them on a single verdict option while notes sought rereading testimony and jurors questioned findings about Miller and Daugherty. The proceedings center on alleged defrauding of the United States through claims for 37 million dollars tied to impounded shares and a 441000 fee.
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