Trolley Officials Refuse to State Stand in Fare Controversy
Connecticut company leaders evade firm stance at upcoming Public Utilities hearing on March 21 as local trolley fare debate widens. Officials hint at seeking revision but avoid specifics while industry groups prepare surveys and testimony.
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Tudus
Storrs
Connecticut Company
Bridgeport
Public Utilities
I. B. Potter
Eagort
Seward B. Price
Chamber of Commerce
Milford
Algonquin Club
The
Manufacturers Association
Utilities Commission
Manfacturers' Association
Public Utilities Commission
William J. Baird
Meigs & Co
Samuel Packar
Nowlane Skry Goods Company
Nowlane Skry Goods Company Declared Yeaterday
Condoi
Rhdmund & Wolfe
JF. B. Potter
Lo Loval Trolley Hnes
Weather Forecast For Tonight With Snow Predicted
The weather bureau predicts snow tonight based on late last night advisories from Wardington. Yesterday’s temperature near 9 degrees with a northwest wind, a high around 9 degrees by afternoon and a low around 6 overnight, with damp air and light onshore flow.
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Wendy
Weather Bureau
Wardington
Italian government acts to secure armament production
The Italian government takes steps to assure continued armament production by supporting firms capable of producing war materials. The move aims to secure adequate materials for national defense at low cost, with new airplane contracts favoring firms that continued manufacture despite a weak market.
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London
The
Times
Rome
Motion Picture Theatres Seek Tax Repeal in Hartford
Connecticut cinema owners urged the General Assembly Finance Committee to repeal the 5 percent state admission tax urging it is driving theatres out of business. The appeal came from Hartford on March 14 and reflected industry pressure amid tax burdens.
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Motion Picture
Hartford
Connecticut
Committee On Finance of the General Assembly
Local events span music, finance and politics this week
LOCAL highlights Myra Hess leads Wagilah piano recital in Wendaday Afternoon Mualy club. Loch Rotarians to attend spring conference opening in New Haven today. Fire board weighs demotion appeal for Captain John J. McGarthy. Legislative hearings on nurse bill and state pension proposals unfold. Opposition to compulsory education reform and amusement tax sparks debate. Veterans Bureau death cited in a political context. Bridgeport area theater owners press repeal of state tax on admissions amid financial strain.
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Myra Hess
Deulghi
New Haven
Lucive S. Storrs
Connecticut Company
Defusea
John J. McGarthy
Antis Prepared to Fight Compulsory Vaccination Today
Hartford reports a second hearing on compulsory vaccination as anti vaccination groups mobilize. The Medical Liberty League has issued notices urging people to leave work and home to appear in defense of the measure aimed at removing compulsory vaccination from the statute. Opponents insist the bill allows parents to opt out on principle, potentially barring unvaccinated children from school while backing other vaccination reforms.
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Hartford
Caplini
Medical Llberty League
Ilig
Newton
Durham
Ft. Jaten
Ten. H
Freight Traffic Heaviest Ever Reported in Rail Lines
Washington reports rail freight reached unprecedented levels in the week ending March, with carriers loading over 017,000 units of freight, surpassing the prior peak. The American Railway system notes extraordinary volume driven by coal and fuel movement, marking the heaviest week in their records.
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Wasilington
March
Tatua
Devine
Ameo
Rarriers
RGR
Enia
Eara Granierhan
Nuinti
Callroad Rammantlars
Ad Uitiuh Tratti Aa
Prnapartaran
Herens
Morehouse Grand Jury Report Expected Today
The grand jury in Morehouse is set to submit its report today to the court clerk. Indictments are anticipated as the panel concludes its investigation into hooded activists and related matters.
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Morehouse
Basthor
Mane i
Moh Activisiny
Feonidera
Vanniard Oss
Cour
Flomwy
Death of Veterans' Bureau Counsel Blamed on Row Over Bureau
Charles I P Cramer former general counsel of the Veterans' Bureau died by self-inflicted gunshot in his isolation home. Officials cited political attacks, family stress, and business reverses as factors. Cramer had resigned amid Congressional scrutiny and later faced an investigation into bureau affairs. He was 45 and educated at New York University.
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Veterans Bureau
Charles II Cramer
Ada Loulas Comstock
Smith College
Stadeliffe College
New York
Charlien Foreign
Germany
Aliles
Lingland
France
Samuel Hoare
Washington
Charles I’. Cramer
Veterans’ Bureau
Sila Associates
Emithy
Ananslal
Willam Wold Swah
Cranmer
Aifalfa
Regal
Bureau
Hamling
Cramer
Harding
Nenator Vt
American Legion
Thinnapoli Leat
Cremer
Far
Almont
Forbes
Europe
Resi
Dent Harding
Senate
Burea
John J. O'Ryan
Pratce
Cramoar Wan
Ha Cain
Hla
San Francisco
Jae
State Dry Agents Are to Be Shifted
Norwich dispatch reports that prohibition officers are being reassigned to other states and to federal roles from outside Connecticut. The time frame for the new arrangement is not stated but hints suggest it could be soon.
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Norwich
Tax Returns Urgency As IRS Extends Filing Hours
New York March 14 government officials announce extended IRS filing hours to midnight local time to receive 1922 income tax returns. Officials warn late filers face penalties up to 25 percent and fines. grand jury cases spotlight perjury and undeclared income.
Fate of Jefferson Day Dinner Plans in Doubt
The Jefferson Day dinner organized by the Wight Democratic Alatriet club faces postponement decided at a Board of Governors meeting. Rumors say factions formed after President Janiga Whelan and ASIY Clark failed to fund plans, with a reorganization discussed and a new date to be set at the next meeting.
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Jefferson
Eighth District
Wight Democratic Alatriet Club
Board of Governors
Cavarora
Janiga Whelan
Sassatint
Asiy Clark
Thi Ely
Mrchelan Tagight
Whelan
Williany Ff Clark
Hawith
Day Off Plan Divides Fire Board On Vacation Scheme
Fire Commissioners debated a two day off a month plan to allow grouping of shifts and a fourteen day August vacation. Members warned of reduced manpower and possible need to draft staff, while some proposed impartial vacation rotation or hat draw. The board planned a special meeting to study effects on each company and await aldermanic action.
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Uney
Board of Fire Comminsoners
Goleman
Mel Cathron
Ba'cnok
Fire Board
Aldermanic
Connell
Co'eman
Dana
Pinnegan
Coleman
Fire Prevention Bureau
Mason's Department
Ian
Dogon Appenren
Ryan
Cloorgo
F. Tester
Uty
Cedara
Atlan Fhe
Morris Woilffe
Main Straet
Madison Avant
Germany Readies Reparations Plan With Allied Tone
London reports Germany seeks to offer a final settlement plan on reparations if Allied powers give it serious consideration. Berlin hints at guarantees from industry and acceptance of international financial controls while Britain and France are split on leading the move. Mussolini’s Italy reportedly withdraws from Ruhr participation, aiming to avert broader conflict.
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London
Associated Press
Germany
Daily Telegraph
Karl Bergmann
Paria
Uno
Bearlin
Kaya
Honden
Great Britain
Imad
France
Mal
Baron von Ronenberg
Crash Into Concrete Wharf At New London
A damaged airship crash near New London involved the Torpedo Hut Company. Commander Bray and a crew of 40 from Lake Company were aboard during a training run when the vessel struck a concrete wall at the Groton Harbor near the Thames river. Four ships suffered damage about 91,000 dollars. The sub sank with all hands feared lost for hours before surface recovery.
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Lairwt
Bray
Alka
Bridgaport
Tha Groton Habbar Company
Thames River
New London
Janne
Penfield
Craisin Af Pat
Duny
Wairfield
Lake Company
Dunn
H Forperte
Dann
Tig
Ub Wan
Connecticut Proposal Seeks Commission to Promote Horse Racing
Hartford March 14 A hearing on a measure to legalize state funded support for horse racing was opened by Representative Aly of Waterford. A substitute bill proposed by Daniel F. We key would create a governor appointed racing commission with a chair earning 7000 dollars and two members at 6000 dollars plus 000 for expenses. The plan includes paving track funding and authorization for simulcast betting and ho use races, with strict use of all funds. Supporters argued it would draw New York money into Connecticut while opponents warned of state overreach and potential corruption.
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Tiartford
Mar
Alyot Waterford
Somanlanion
Horace
Connecticut
Daniel FB. Wekey
Bramsford
Alehoy
AL Nuie
Pheudiefarys Cluittee
Lye Vortiona
Rickey
Fivesting J Here
Benne
Biaskbed
New York
Milloy
New Canaan
New London
O. Norwalk
Mule City
Connacicut Turk
Freighter Cape Cod Runs Aground Off Orient Point
Word reached New London that the freighter Cape Cod bound from Norwich to New York ran aground near Orient Point off Greenport Long Island. The wrecking company sent a lighter and tug to meet the vessel to seal it and assess damage. The cargo ship carries 360 tons of freight and has a crew of 35 with no passengers aboard.
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New London
Cape Cod
Norwich
Perloua
Woman named first full time head of Radcliffe College
Misa Ad Joe Comatock was announced as President of Radcliffe College, the first full time leader, succeeding Le Baron Briggs. Formerly dean of women at the University of Minnesota, she will assume the post in June, with Radcliffe seeking closer ties to Harvard while expanding full-time administration. Comatock has long led the American Association of University Women and hails from Moorhead Minnesota, with Smith College credentials.
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Cambridge
Mase
Merck
Misa Ad
Joe Comatock
Brrith College
Radcliffe College
Madcliffe
le Baron R. Briggs
Radcliffe
Harvard
Arte and Sciencen
Mien Comatock
University of Minnesota
Briggs
Harvard University
Pear
Mina Comatock
Smith
Hae
Amerim Ansociation
Moorehead
Minnewaota
Atale University
Raneiferrad
Smith College
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Lynn W. Wilson
Welles
Wethersfield
Biale
Horaca
Huseneks
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Genariel Wal
Hionoes
Straetor
AL Schubert
Kid Kaplan
Thatford
Bridgeport High
Klis
Conqier Naugatuck
Davila
Cassidy
Hen
Angelo
Star Boul al Armory
Dave
Peter Dawes
Law’ Wnenue
Palrfield Avenue
Junge, Rourke
Timpire
William J4
Commission Arr
Diehfeld
Alexander W Creadon
Motion Picture Exhibitors’ Association
Caer
Ginte
ANTIS
Veterans’ Counsel
Charles F. Cramer
U.S
Internal Revenue Bureau
Tnterias Ftevenue Bureau
Incvine
Racalye Rofarna
Ald
Rauat Ba
Wune Morrow
Manhattan
John T Fortrick
Umea Baderhl Grand Jury
Branklyn
Hollectara
Interna
Bridgeport Sunday Post
London Daily Telegraph
Berlin
Italy
Ruhr
Lloyd-George
England
Haly
Padi Mares
Caignificaice
Tly
Finglani
Lavier
Watehly
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Orient Point
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