Wireless operator jokes at death as ship sinks
New York March 8 The grim humor of a wireless operator aboard the Norwegian steamer Grontoff as it sank during a mid Atlantic hurricane was recorded on the Estonia radio tag. The unknown operator mocked peril with quips about a picnic and being in port, even as aid calls went unanswered. The Estonia reached the Grontoff but found no wreckage after four hours of search. Also reported Colonel John J Nicholson longtime Loyal Legion and Grand Army man died at 80 in Philadelphia after an eight week illness.
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Irish Free State Bill Passes Third Reading
London dispatch reports the Irish Free State bill cleared its third reading in the House of Commons by a large margin amid a quiet debate. Churchill defended the treaty’s terms and the proposed Irish Army size, while opponents pressed for a tougher Ulster stance and warned of a fragile peace between Free State and Republican systems.
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Speculation Follows On Presidents Bonus Tax Stand
The White House signals President Harding favors either a sales tax or delaying cash bonus payments while stressing no change in his position on the bonus plan. Fordney and Means debate details, but the White House implies uncertainty about Senate passage, with both parties wary of deadlock and electoral stakes.
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Argentine Expedition To Hunt Plesiosaurus
In Buenos Aires March, an Argentine expedition announced by Professor Clementi Onelli will depart to the Andean Chu territory to search for a reported plesiosaurian monster. Emilio Frey and an Argentine engineer from the Argentine Chile frontier mission join the effort, building on a twenty year old survey of the region.
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Disabled veterans to be moved to Bridgeport hospital
About thirty general medical and surgical cases of former soldiers will be transferred from Fox Hills hospital in Staten Island to Bridgeport hospital. Bridgeport has a forty bed unfinished ward to be ready in three weeks and will accept the patients as the Veterans Bureau directs. Dr Rhinehart and Dr Turner at New York oversee the transfer.
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Woman Struck by Auto Dies in Hartford Hospital
Mrs. George H. Ingraham of West Hartford dies at Hartford Hospital from injuries after being struck by an automobile on a road in West Hartford. She had left her home earlier and was found on the road. state police begin an investigation.
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Favor New London as Base for Submarines
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Richard P. Freiman urges favoring New London as a submarine base over Hampton Roads if needed. The proposal stresses New London’s naval facilities and strategic location for future submarine operations.
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Modern Girl Praised At Women Voters League Meeting
At a Fairfield County League of Women Voters session in New Stratfield Miss Caroline Ruiz-Rees of Rosemary Hall Greenwich lauded the modern girl as a healthier, better dressed, more sensible figure than past fashions. She urged keeping practical styles and independence from outdated norms, noting wartime freedoms given to women and the youth taking the lead.
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Banton Declares War on Brokers in Seizure Probe
New York March 3 District Attorney Banton said a conflict between Wall Street and state supervision to bar illegal brokers, pledging to prosecute crimes tied to securities theft and misappropriation. Nathaniel Lewis, once with the brokerage firm, was indicted for grand larceny and held on $7,590 bail.
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No pension for twenty per cent of federal jobs
Washington reports that about twenty percent of federal civilian employees hired through presidential orders without competitive exams are excluded from retirement benefits. Attorney General Daugherty and Interior Secretary Fall say fifty thousand to eighty thousand workers fall outside the act, with potential refunds requiring Congressional action and fund replacement.
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Short Change Artist Swindles Bakery Clerk
A clerk at Sunlight Bakery on Slate Street was swindled yesterday out of $20 by a man using a classic envelope short-change trick. The suspect handed a $20 bill for twenty one-dollar notes, received $18, then retrieved the money and fled after claiming to fetch more funds.
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Seaside Park: Bridgeport’s Waterfront Haven and Seawall
A feature on Seaside Park in Bridgeport describing its 136 acre waterfront layout with a two mile seawall, plans to extend it to Fayverweather's Island, and amenities created by public generosity led by P. T. Barnum. The pavilion built in 1948 cost $110,000 and last year attracted over 100,000 visitors.
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Princess Mary Addresses Viscount Title Claim
Fragmentary London clipping reports a royal matter involving Princess Mary and a Viscount title claim. Language is garbled but suggests court discussions over parental designation and formal recognition of the King’s daughter in a titled context.
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Four Power Pact Not An Alliance Declared By Lodge
Senate debate reveals Lodge's claim that the four power pact is not an alliance and that it only promises consultation. Opponents argue the pact risks endorsing an Anglo Japanese alliance. Reed, Fletcher, Robinson, Watson, Borah, and France press scrutiny of arms conference terms and homeland scope.
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Waters Falling After Floods
Reports from across the state indicate rivers swollen by torrential rains Tuesday have passed flood stage and are receding. Fair weather is forecast today as partial relief arrives. Minor damage reported near the Potomac River crossing by the Washington bridge. Temperature readings hovered near 40 degrees with humidity rising through the day.
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Carpentier Undergoes Neck Operation in Paris
ParisMarch George Carpentier, the French fighter, has suffered a neck injury for the past twenty days. A serious operation was performed this morning and is expected to relieve the trouble. No changes are planned to his plans and contracts.
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U S declines Genoa talks citing European unrest
Washington informs Italian ambassador Ricci the United States will not attend the Genoa economic conference citing Europe's failure to adopt prope r measures to rebuild postwar economies. The note reiterates nonrecognition of the Soviet regime and stresses participation in a general European conference is not possible now. Moscow reports Russia will still attend but conditions may shift.
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Harding Leaves for Florida on Short Vacation
President Warren G. Harding departed Washington by special Atlantic Coast Line train with Mrs. Harding and a small party. The trip to St Augustine aims for rest and recreation, with plans to golf and visit courses in Florida. Official duties will be cast aside during the week, marking his first long break since last summer.
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Lloyd George Presides Over Cabinet Council
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Lloyd George presiding over a cabinet meeting while recovering from illness. Tensions rise in the Lords over Irish policy as Birkenhead defends the government against critics. A published correspondence reveals friction within the Unionist coalition on election tactics. A separate item notes a nocturnal owl sighting in Foulsham, England.
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