Insurance Cos Blamed for House Shortage Report Alleges Opposition
Albany dispatch notes the Lockwood housing committee report blaming insurers for housing shortage by pulling funds from the loan market. It cites withdrawal by multiple companies except Metropolitan Life, influencing mortgage conditions and construction financing. The report criticizes policies and ties to government bonds, notes, and tax exempt securities. It also covers prosecutions, judicial leniency, and opposition to the workmen's compensation safe fund, with examples of penalties and enforcement concerns.
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Albany
March
Lockwood
J Ito Insurancs Co
Beech
Policeman Kills Friend During Gun Play Banter
Theodore Geis, a wealthy contractor, was accidentally shot and killed at his West Hydeparw home by Policeman Joseph Hofstadt during a bantering moment about gun play. Geis died instantly. Hofstadt was allowed to stay pending an inquest after coroner’s ruling of accidental death.
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West -Hydeparw
Theodore Geis
Joseph Hofstadt
Ren
Wofstadt
Hofstadt
Walter Jones
Atv
Prohibition Navy to Begin Work Soon
A garbled March dispatch from Washington describes the Prohibition Bureau coordinating with coast guard units to start Atlantic coastal operations. It mentions nine small vessels, former navy tnevora, assigned to enforce liquor interdiction and transport duties along the shoreline.
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Washington
Atlantic
Aimee Glory
Pia Mronti
Enforcment
Miomacine
Coast Guard
Navy Tnevora
la Us
Dow liquor affair disclosures prompt new court questions
Unrecited circumstances in a Yale Street robbery last November are linked to a death of a burglar and may be argued in court. Robert Winer, 14 jailer sites, New Haven, said to indicate lack of evidence. Pasquale Capolda, charged with burglary, is held. Police say Wilson warrants issued, with further case developments expected today.
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Dow
Yale Street
Robert Winer
New Haven
Wilson
Criminal Superior Court
Pasquale Capalde
Waterbun
Capolda
Focal Police
Hull Condemns First Year of Republican Rule
Washington Munich report where Democratic National Committee chair Corden Hull faults the Republican majority and Harding administration after one year. He brands policies as failures, cites economic woes, and accuses Republicans of not delivering remedies or addressing crises since 1918.
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Hull
Washington
Munich
Congress
Corden Hull
Democratic National Committee
askMz
Chatrman Hull
Senator King to Lead Opponents Against Treaty
Senator King to lead opponents against the Four-Power treaty in the Senate this week. Kellogue and Lodge to be chief speakers supporting ratification, with King firing a series of pointed questions on purpose, benefits, and implications for Pacific possessions and the League of Nations.
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King
New
Kellogue
Lodge
Washington
Senate
Ila
Juliana Leta
Seator Kalslodge
Minnesota
Todge
Kig
Veah
Grea
Britain
Pacific
League of Nations
Xing
United State
United States
Hawaii
Great Britain
France
Japan
America
Iese
Alna
Siberia
Chinese Shot Down by British in Hong Kong
Hong Kong news reports British troops firing on escaping Chinese, leaving three dead and eight dying. Troops raided Chinese quarters, seizing arms as fears of Chinese uprisings spread amid propaganda over Beijing Washington armament treaties while tensions rise across Southeast Asia.
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Hong Kong
Hong K Kong
Secuons YI
Sire Rit Frye
Peking
Penich Wan Ile
Canton
Sous China
Washington
Italy Faces Grave Situation Amid Peace Treaty Talks
Italian government signals a grave crisis over the Mime matter and the Royalty in the Rapatia treaty. Premier Facts and Minister Schanzer insist on holding firm while seeking cordiality and long term peace terms.
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Hosti
Maret
Connecticut Man Confessing To Taylor Murder Claims He Killed to Avenge His Wife
Connecticut man who sent a confession to police claims he killed William Desmond Taylor to avenge his wife. The letter says the writer and his wife plotted vengeance after an affair involving Taylor and Mabel Normand, detailing their route and actions on the night of the murder.
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Connecticut
Taylor
Los Angeles
William Desmond
Tay
Attar
Hind
City
Ate
Swriter
Illogin
Taytaw
Mabel Normand
Tlm
Ta Hey
Dle
Henry Peavey Waylon
Wiliam
Congress Grapples With Scores Of Measures Ahead Of Elections
Congress faces a packed schedule as the administration’s second year nears wrap up. Bills on soldiers’ bonuses tariffs and budgeted appropriations loom, with the House and Senate racing to clear treaties and four power agreements before November elections. In New York and Philadelphia, authorities seek a killer in the Mary Venza case, linked to a note urging silence and a suspected auto strike in Tarrytown as suspects and family members are traced.
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Mae
Republict
Gual
Reputricatu
API
Welmvinistre
Tasial
Thia
Treniena
Senate
Undiang
Tarding
Ander
Mie
Harding Brandegos
Tarrytown
N.Y
New York
Philadelphia
Aston
Welle
Thenl
Mary Veta
John 2
Rockefeller
Wolkan
Baey
Venza
Venta
Mario Macini
Curios Venza
Railway Wage Fight Opens Today Across Major Lines
Chicago March 5 The nations large railroad systems will open wage hearings before the United States Railroad Labor Board, after petitions from over 176 roads seeking wage raises averaging ten percent. Shopcrafts threaten action, with about 500000 workers affected, as the board weighs proposals amid efforts to delay hearings.
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Chicago
Mmiplan
Woaes Comorrom
Lnited States Railroad Labor Board
Lina Deon Neh
Jewell Pressien
American Moderaion of Labor
Vanished nurses items linked to missing duo
A garbled report notes a nurse missing with gems and cash after an alleged outing at a hospital. Readable fragments mention money, clothes, jewels once owned by alleged friends of the pair, plus a fountain pen and beaded money. Names Anna Mlasick and Mae Elizabeth Proccoline appear as owners of items.
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Ater
Anna Mlasick
Mae Elizabeth Proccoline
Felix Lyman dies. longtime local optician remembered
Felix Lyman an optician who ran a practice in the area for over 30 years died at his Clinton Avenue home last Wednesday after a long illness. He was active in community and church groups and leaves a wife, children, four great grandchildren, and many relatives. Funeral services are planned at 2 PM Wednesday at the state home, with burial in Mountain Grove cemetery.
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Felix Tynan
Sears
Tyee
Nestarday
Clinton
Eve
Opies
Mare
Musonic
Craix
Lafayerty Mongalory
Samuel de Harrin Couge
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Boy Mourns at Bier of Chum He Killed Boy
A youth named J Mezeh 3 and others mourn at the bier of Philip Walker of Aim jondale aged 12 who was killed yesterday during play. Vermeulen and others are present as the event is described with grave emotion and a fatal shooting follows a moment later. The shooter is reported as Wager who is overheard making a grim remark before firing.
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Bier
Wackenback
J. Mezeh
Fearepia Pyillip Wawker
Aim Jondale
Wis
Harolid Vermeulen
Nechkental
Rey
Vermeu'en Bey
Lily Glaymare
Ble Tather
Stratifield Business Drive Meeting On Industry Use
A meeting at the Stratfield Hotel aims to plan a business drive to attract industrial use to Bridgeport. J Morrison will guide the chamber and Retail Merchants Association in selecting a secretary and coordinating with local factory inspectors. Real estate agents report interest from New York and others seeking locations and data to attract plants and operations.
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Tina Mercy
Wnd
Sharksut
Brifenort
Qik
Advicy
Geo. J. Morrison
Iwmown
Chamber of Commerce
Mente Association
Secretiry
Unl
Belfast Streets See Use of Machine Guns in Disorder
The Army fired on crowds in Belfast streets during the unrest last night. Reports say gunfire and cratering continued into the evening as worshippers returning from services faced volleys and panic. Police and troops moved through the city amid shocks and damage.
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Tday
PG Oliuveh
Saul
Ca Gual
Lee Yen
de Taresas
Ott Whelar
Lous
British Cabinet Crisis Nears Climax in London Tomorrow
Prime Minister David Lloyd George returns from Chequers Court amid a tense London crisis. Balfour to deliver a speech as threats of resignation swirl around South George Withheld and not withdrawn. Coalition Liberal members face disloyalty fears and pressure from Unionist camps as emergency measures loom.
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London
Balfour
George
Associated, Press
David Li
Chequers Court
Charles A. McCurdy
Shorwy
S’cial
Downing Streets
Gerd Speebhesss
Winston Spencer Church
Ward Birkenhead
Arthur J. ‘Balfour Law
aBis
Lloyd-George
Hhe Unionist Party
Col Vion
Pony
Premley
Livya-George
Unionll
Unio
Wea
Landg
Ilin
Costinion
Imesh Lyenieral
Beloya
Genos
Engerland
Prescot
Loteas
Vadiminlabe
Irish leaders open campaign for Free State
Dublin reporters note crowds at the opening of the campaign in acceptance of the Anglo Irish treaty. Speakers include Michael Collins Arthur Griffith Joseph McS, William Congoe, and others in the provisional government. Police quell a protest as women tear down a Free State flag amid general acclaim for a strong police force.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Michael Callns
Arthur Grimith
Joseph McSrach
Wiliam Gong
Contributions Pour in at Relief Banquet for Jews
A Bridgeport fundraiser at the Strathfield hotel aims to raise 80 000 for relief in Eastern Europe with about 310 000 in cash and pledges toward a 359 900 goal. Speakers including David Brown and Miss Begin urged generosity, reporting strong support and a Connecticut drive toward a 250 000 quota.
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Tostead
Bileek
Farminlg
Bridgeport Campahin
Bewlat Realiee
Europe
Hwang
Onke
Wwyopf
Tiem Mermaters
Miran i Polline
Ukraine
Ans
Vianney
David Brown
Magielin Floujemas
Samuel C. Dacmport
New York
Jonsin Bugin
Lane Paul
Raoul Steaken S Wise
Philip ‘Frouu
New Eaven
Attornes Charly H. Shapiro
Hale
Mint
Miss Begin
Sastern
Troup
New Haven Union
Audines Ty
Etriken Brahem
Sinpivta
Chaiman
Connecticut
Yenort
Une
Revered Riverside Rector Rev Charles W Boylston Dies
Reverend Charles W Boylston longtime rector emeritus of St Pauls Riverside died at home Saturday. He earlier served Long Hill and Mehole Episcopal churches and held pastorates in Glastonbury Greenville and Trumbull. He was a Mason knight templar and Shrine noble with a wife son and daughter. Born Spring Valley Massachusetts he was 88.
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Hece
Charles W. Boylston
Teéshy
St. Paul's
Glastonbury
Greenville
Trumbull
Connecticut
Box
Mount Vesuvius Erupts Again Amid Plaza of Ash
Naples reports Mount Vesuvius erupting with earthquake shocks followed by a tall cone crater eruption. Lava streams filled the crater, ash and incandescent stones rained down, and a molten mass reached high temperatures as observers noted lava flows spreading over thousands of square feet.
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Naples
Venuus Vita
Rolind
Matladra
Vesuvius
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Flay DE Valera
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Tyrelund
C. W. Boylston
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