Hills Defeated in Edge Hill Bye-Election Shock
London March 6 Associated Press John Wall er Hills financial Secretary of the Treasury was defeated for Parliament in a Liverpool Edge Hill bye election Labor candidate J H Hayes won 10 300 to 9 250 Hills previously a Bonar Law cabinet member faced surprise reversal in a Conservative stronghold. Debates in the House over Ruhr affairs urged a definite stance toward France and Germany with MacDonald proposing a cross party committee while Bonar Law warned against premature action. The prime minister said France lost from Ruhr venture and urged no risky policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
Bonar Law
John Waller Hills
The
Treasury
W. W. Rutherford
Edge Hill
Liverpool
Kilts
J. H. Hayes
Labor
Hilts
Hills
House of Commons
Ruhr
England
Rhine
France
Germany
Ramsay MacDonald
Laborites
Iito
MacDonald
Robert Cecil
H. A. Ll
Fisher
Connecticut editor dies in Norwalk at 85
Abraham Richard Hassell former manager of the London bureau for the New York Herald died at his Norwalk home last night at age 85. He leaves a widow and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Abraham Richard Hassell
London
The
New York Herald
Radio Conference Called by Hoover to Reduce Broadcast Bedlam
Secretary Hoover called a second conference in Washington to explore actions to extend wireless broadcasting and cut interference. The gathering, starting March 20, will include manufacturers, station operators, and other stakeholders. Since last year the number of stations rose from 80 to 581, with 14.5 million to 25 million receivers. One proposal asks the Navy to surrender part of its control of wavelengths above 600 meters and to create an educational band for university and educational broadcasting on 400 meter and related bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Iffoever
Washington News Summary: The Day In Washington
Veteran bureau seeks a Pittsburgh woman for three years to return here. Edward Dirigibus faces jail up to two years and a $2000 fine on liquor charges. Sixth District Republican Women club calls for town chairman to remove district leader from office. Falanibo murder witnesses held in jail amid fear of no shows. Exchange of personalities features Shelton recall bill Uvens. Bridgeport pushes $250000 bond for East Washington avenue bridge. Stratford charter amendments advance. Governor may appoint independence on labor post. railroad commission creation favored. Little Red School bill revised to fund pupil transportation. Board of Education and Alderman clash over trade school funding. Anson McCook appeals on humane institutions against expanding Niantic sanatorium plans. Domestic: U S of Russia contracts tied to $16000 bonds amid investor complaints. Bonar Law government hit by by-elections defeat. Turkish assembly rejects Lausanne treaty. Seine river nears 1910 flood limit. Paris warned. Stock market fluctuates. bonds dull. Eastern league Moguls adopt schedule. Bridgeport to open in New Haven. Commonwealth five defeats Y M B A. University school beats Stratford. Bridgeport High girls play in Naugatuck. Weismuller sets Yale pool 440 record. Battling Siki receives threatening Dublin letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Edward Dirigibus
Jal
Republican Women’s Club
Falanibo
Shelton
Bil Uvens
Iris Jdastern
Bridgeport
New Haven
Commonwealth
University School
Stratford High
Bridgeport High
Naugatuck
Weismuller
Yale
Siki
Dublin
Probe report cites Turks profaning hero’s coffin
Washington reports that at Senator Walsh’s request the state department asked the American consul at Smyrna to investigate claims that the coffin of Private George Dilboy, Medal of Honor recipient of Greek extraction, desecrated by Turkish soldiers during burial transport to Asia Minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Walsh
Massachusetts
State Department
Smyrna
George Dilboy
Asia
Minor
Blinding Snowstorm Wipes Out Early Spring Illusion
A severe winter storm blanketed the region, with a 233 degree drop in temperature and about three inches of new snow. Weather officials warned of more snow today and possible clearer weather Thursday. City crews, led by M. Coughlin of the Pugit ke Department, cleared the center as hundreds more join to tackle drifts. Connecticut company Superintendent Wibling said trolleys ran with little trouble. sweepers and plows would work through the night. Coal demand appeared down in warm weather, but the department stands ready to meet any surge. Continued on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
E M. Coughlin
Pugit Ke Department
Carnes
Wibling
Connecticut Company
Way
Charities Department
Angus P. Thorne
Tech Department
Brooks bill defended by sponsor in Hartford hearing
The Brooks bill to shift appointment of the State Board of Education secretary from the board to the governor faced defense from its author Senator John N. Brooks of Torrington. Teachers from across the state attended the Capitol to support the current system, while Lynn W. Wilson of Bridgeport denounced the measure as backed by sinister influences. Yale Dean Frederick and other board members opposed the bill, arguing the present arrangement ensures convenience and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Brooks
State Board of Education
Ducation
John N. Brooks
Torrington
Meredith
General Assembly
Lynn W. Wilson
Bridgeport Board of Education
Dean Frederick
Yale
Ku Klux Wizard Disavows Clarke as Brother Knight
In Atlanta on March 3 a Ku Klux Klan imperial wizard issued a signed statement that Edward Young Clarke no longer has any official connection with the order. The statement says Clarke ceased to function as head of the former propagation department and that a contract was cancelled under imperial authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Gay
W. Vans
Sperial
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Edward Young Clarke
Imperial Wizard
Clarke
Woman radio promoter convicted of larceny
New York March. Mrs Alyra Graveland Hil Sins, accused of using Secretary Hoover’s name to promote World Radio stock, was found guilty of grand larceny by a general sessions jury after about 45 minutes deliberation. Judge Tilly remanded her for sentence on March 78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mra
Alyra
Graveland ,Hil
Sins
Secretary Hoover
World Radio Corporat
General Sessions
World Radio
Sims
Special Sessions
Tilley
Turkish Assembly Rejects Lausanne Pact
London dispatch reports the Turkish national assembly at Angora rejected the Lausanne treaty. An official telegram says the draft treaty was unacceptable as it contradicted the national pact. The assembly disclaimed responsibility if powers press for acceptance of the treaty's spirit and retinue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Angora
Constantinope
Reuters
Lausanne
Captain McCook Opposes Niantic Hospital Plans
Hartford March 6 a heated session before the General Assembly committee brought friction between the State Tuberculosis commission and Anson T McCook executive secretary to Governor Templeton He opposed a bill to add 100000 for a Niantic sanatorium expansion and to condemn Eliza I McCooks estate adjoining the institution He urged the project be moved elsewhere and questioned the experimental treatment of tuberculous children at Niantic He read a family letter claiming the property should remain in their possession and urged that evil not be done in a good cause
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
Committee On Humana
General Assembly
Anson T. McCook
Charles A. Templeton
Captain McCook
Manwaring
Hast Lynn
Crescent Beach
Niantic
State Tuberculosis Commission
Eliza I. McCook
McCook
State Commission
Elsy
Ben
Mt Cook
Fanuly Slirbie
Julien
J. J. McCook
Iren
Henry JD. Neale
Employers’ Tuberculosis Remerite A
Bowling Alleys Devastated By Early Morning Fire
Flames swept Connie Lewis Building at 106 Fairfield Avenue around 1 am, causing damage likely over 30000 dollars. Four families from a nearby tenement on Tsim Street were forced into the streets. Six bowling alleys on the second floor rear were ruined. six on the first floor warped by water. Eight pool tables on the second floor damaged. confectionery and lunch room on the ground floor flooded with stock damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Lewis
Fairfield Avenue
Tsim Street
Endorsement of McCarthy Deepens Republican Split at Milford
Milford on March 6 reports a widening rift in the Republican ranks after a special town committee endorsed William B. McCarthy for deputy judge of the Town Court over Howard Hampton. McCarthy’s Democratic past and school board service fuel opposition as calls for an Independent Republican movement surface. party executives await further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Mar
Wiliam B. SteCarthy
Howard Hampton
George J.smith
Omar W. Platt
McCarty
Judiciary Committee
George J. Smith
Mr. McCarthy
Norman Buckingham
McCarthy
Mr. Smith
Buckingham
Promoter Webster Held by Police Over Russia Contracts
Walter L. Webster of Brooklyn was arrested as part of an inquiry into a scheme promising exclusive rights to contracts from a supposed United States of Russia. Webster allegedly collected 1000 from 37 manufacturing firms from Maine to Rhode Island to fund stock for a new government that would arise in Vladivostok. The firms named include American Joint Company, Greenfield Tap and Die, Miller Lock, The Millers Falls Company, The Stanley Works, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woebster
Bil Maiden’ Lane
Samuel Wells
Produce Exchange
Webster Trading Corporation
Wells
Webster
United States of Russia
Vladivstock
New York
Walter L. Webster
East Nineteenth Street
Brooklyn
Maois
Rhode Island
Wroker
Weberer
Torney Yadl
American Joint Company
Bridgeport
Conn
Greenfield Tap and Die Corporation
Greenfield, Mass
J. 4. Williams and Company
N. Y
Simmons Manufacturing Company
Fitchburg
Mass
Henry Diston_ and Sons
Philadelphia
Gould's Manufacturing Company
Seneca Vally
N. J
Miller Lock Company
The
Millers Falls Company
Millers Falls
Rock Island Plow Company
Rock Inland
Rossenvale Ready Belting and Hoge Company
Newark
Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Germany denies seeking talks with occupying powers
Chancellor Cuno told the Reichstag Germany had not proposed negotiations with France and Belgium over the Ruhr, arguing that German sovereignty is violated by the Franco Belgian occupation. Paris reports say Germany will keep 1921 conscripts under arms and extend six months of volunteers, signaling a wear-down strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borlin
Associated Press
Cuno
Ruhr
Germany
Rhineland
Paris
Witge
Palumbo murder witnesses held in county jail
Fearful witnesses to the fatal stabbing last Sunday were remanded by Judge George Hinman to the county jail for failure to post bond. The motion aimed to keep Joseph Cannizzo, Fabrizzo Casse, and John Santora jailed, amid concerns they would flee and be unavailable for the trial of Anthony Condelto for Matteo Patumhe’s murder. Detective Captain Regan and Assistant State Attorney Garlick argued witnesses lied to both the coroner and in interviews, and would not be traced if freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Condelto
Matteo Patumhe
George H. Hinman
Joseph Cannizsio
Fabrizzo Casse
Jobn Santora
Whio
Tounty
John H. Regan
Iwarl
Garlick
Adopt Stratford's Council-Manager Charter Changes
Telegram city correspondent reports the Commission on Cities and Boroughs in the General Assembly today backed longer trial of Stratford town manager government. The House favors the bill with amendments identical to those Stratford council recently adopted and agreed upon, and the bill was tabled for calendar and printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Commission On Cities and Boroughs
General Assembly
Stratford
Bridgeport Trade School Bond Plan Faces Opposition
Education leaders push a 400000 bond for a new Bridgeport trade school and offices, tying it to a city vote and finance board approval, while Senator Challenger opposes the proposal. Debate centers on avoiding excessive debt and past uses of the Star Shirt factory site for educational needs.
Flexible Tariff Work Held Up by Board Deadlock
Washington March 6 A P Virtually deadlocked over how to handle flexible tariff features the Tariff Commission put aside that phase and will only investigate rate applications with consensus President Harding to be asked to decide if the commission should act on its own initiative or only on applications for changes William S Culbertson Republican member may resign unless a program is agreed Marvin chairman favors no independent inquiry marking a jurisdictional split
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Harding
Florida
Congress
William S. Culbertson
Marvin
Selectmen Seek Cornell Opinion On Unpaid Clerks
City Attorney Joly Cornell Jr. to advise the board after last night’s meeting in the Town Clerk’s office about why twelve clerks hired to tabulate voters have not been paid. The clerks would have earned 8 dollars daily plus 10 dollars for meals, totaling 792 dollars, with payment blocked by the Board of Apportionment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apportionment Board
Lassagna
Fleck
Also Mentioned on This Page
Britain
Treasury’ Secretary
Washington News
Cor
Snow Man
State Education Board
KU Klux Wizard
Brother Knight
Npcook
Niantic Hospital
Nearthy
Hampton
U.S
Russia
VV Mane
Associateds Press
Geraty
Cano
Palumbo
Fones
Lavery
Trade
Education Board
Finance Committee
Council
Challenger
Star Shirt
Committee On Finance
Board of Education
Alfred C. Fonvs
Finance Advisory Board
Howard
William J. Lavery
Dr. Tones
Common Council
Pones
Dr. Yonng
Plains
Ented
Cornell
Star
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!