Singer Plant 10 Opens Monday On Five Day Schedule
Bridgeport industry reports rising export demand and hiring as Singer Manufacturing plans a five day week starting Monday. Company bulletins state foreign business has hit bottom and is returning to prewar levels, with output aimed at Germany, France, England, and other northern European markets. A 15 percent wage cut was avoided by retaining staff on a reduced wage, boosting total pay with longer hours.
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Imore
Bridgeport
Laber
Dork Colere
Singte
Tno Singer Manufacturing Company
Eumes
Eames
Radio Amateur Police for Air Plan by Maxim Committee
Washington report outlines a plan to create a self policing force of amateur radio operators. Aimed at reducing interference, the proposal calls for formal licensing, band allocations from 130 to 175 meters, and deputy inspectors elected by local amateurs. It notes the Amateur Inspectors would operate under the Commerce Department and parallels the American Radio Relay League system.
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Maxim
Hoover
Washington
Hiram Percy “Maxim
Secretary of Commerce
Department of Commerce
Jane Ricur Depuy
Charre
American Radio Telay League
Hertford
Conn
Afexim
Babe Ruth Drives Homer With Bases Loaded in New Orleans Win
In New Orleans on March 1, Babe Ruth powered a bases loaded homer in the fifth inning helping the Yankees beat the New Orleans Southern Association team. The blast secured a decisive victory and featured Ruth at his peak.
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Orleans
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Morley Wins 12 Round Bout Over Herscovitch
Hartford report: Mike Morley of Hartford former welterweight champion of New England earned the referee’s decision over Mos Herscovitch of Montreal after a full 12 rounds.
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Mike Morley
Hartford
Mke i Morley
New England
Mos Herscovitch
Montreal
De Valera Warns Independence Through Civil War
Ramon De Valera told a Dublin public meeting that acceptance of the treaty would grant independence only via civil war, warning the people today in Dungerven.
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DE Valera
Dublin
Ramon de Valera
Dungerven
Princess Fatima Fails to Sail for Bombay
Princess Fatima once dazzled New York society and met the President, now poverty and legal troubles threaten her voyage. The 44 carat diamond remains held by Uncle Sam as the British consul disclaims further involvement. The City of Lahore sails toward Bombay as she awaits the outcome of her fortunes.
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New York
Associated Press
Fatima
Sultana
Kaboul
Afghanistan
Lahore
Bombay
Anly
Uncle Sam
Atlantic
Broadway
Jewela
White House
Toyo! Fuest
Vhrougle
United States
America
Paul Koteh
Wyllie
Adma
Carpentier Sick May Never Fight Again
Paris march 16 associated press Georges Carpentier may never fight again doctors say his health is very poor after his recent operation and he plans to recuperate in la guerche before training for ted kid gloves in london in may a promoter quotes that aiding this belief with concerns about his weight and health conditions while experts warn of the seriousness of his situation
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Paris
Associated Press
Georges Carpentier
Carficalier
la Guerche
Rennes
Ted “Kid Jewls
Olympia
London
Carpentier
Philippe Roth
Carpentisr
Presa
David H Cotter Dies Suddenly in Bridgeport
David Henry Wotter proprietor of the Main Street restaurant and cafe died at home after a two day illness. Partner William A Hurley said the death was unexpected. Cotter had been ill, then drove with a sudden relapse. He was a notable figure in local dining circles associated with John L Sullivan and Bridgeport civic life. He leaves six cousins and several named relatives.
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David Henry Wotter
Capitol Avenue
Suns
William A. Hurley
Mary Street
Mr. Cotter
Cotter
Bridgeport
John L. Sullivan
Math Street
Cly
Battrain
Howe Streets
Eaft Bridgeport
Hurley
Hg Ginnava
Civie
Palitina
Bridgeport Lodge
Thomas D. Reilly
Thomas Uunch
John Qual
Willan McPhee
Simeon McCullough
Simons Chapman
Hartford
Four Women Sworn in as Arbuckle Jurors
In San Francisco on March 16 the jury for the Roscoe Arbuckle case was completed and sworn after court sessions today. The trial on a manslaughter count relates to the death of actress Virginia Rappe, with four women on the jury.
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Arbuckle
Ban Francisco
Roscog
Italy will not invite League to Genoa Conference
Rome March 18 Semiofficial denial states Italy will not invite the League of Nations to the Genoa economic conference. Foreign Minister Selmo Schi (Slenor Scehi) explains Italy only seeks to use the League for technical services, not for alliance or participation.
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Rome
Italy
League of Nations
Genoa
Slenor Scehi
Thc
League
Bethel vaccination order sparks local clash over enforcement
Bethel residents face a vaccination edict amid sparse compliance with a 70 percent target. Officials led by Dr Howard Laypher and Dr John T Black defend state authority under Connecticut statutes as town leaders, doctors, and citizens clash on enforcement and safety, with pockets of resistance and questions about smallpox diagnosis.
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Rethiel
John T. Black
2Heata
Dr. Black
Howard A. Tlaypher
Tod
Uate Health Department
Hig Althority
Qhoronghis
Danbury
Layngh
Black
Bethel
Moore
Locke
Lampher
Bridgeport Police Department Overview and Juvenile Provisions
Bridgeport's police service emphasizes protection of property and public morals with 284 officers and a supervising bi partisan board. The force includes a traffic division, detective bureau, missing persons unit, confidential investigations, and a records bureau. Women prisoners are housed separately under a matron, and juveniles are tried in a confidential juvenile court with no records of age under the law.
Griffiths St Patrick Day Message Thanking America
President of Ireland Griffith thanks the American people in a St Patrick's Day message from Dublin, praising shared friendship and American support during years of struggle. He notes Ireland now controls its resources, Dublin Castle fallen, and hints at a looming treaty referendum as Irish people approve britain’s exit and a brighter future with US friendship.
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Griffith
America
Arthur Grufith
Dail Eire
Dublin
Ireland
Frelat
Trish
Imo
Dublin Castle
Britain
Better Business Expert 10 Speaks To Business Men
E G Bric manager of the Speed Wy department of the National association of Crodik Men addresses the Better Business luncheon of the Retail Board of the Chamber of Commerce in Stratfield on Monday noon. The talk covers speeding success in business and the Battle Guerness campaign as a report on available factory space. Wolfe, president of the district bank, will speak on banks and the Better Business movement.
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Bric
Ericlreport Association
Aredip
Swift and Company
Northwestern
Teq
Asan
Alfrad, Decker & Cohne
Chicago Reedware Manufacturing Company
Hdmuch
Wolfe
Seirat Novioda! Bank
Better Business
Briggeport
Wote
Prohibition Raids Seize Whiskey in Stamford Cafes
Federal agents raided two Stamford cafes on March 18 and seized whiskey in both. Proprietors William J. Cleary and Charles Karpenn were arrested. The operation stemmed from information provided by a local auxiliary group linked to a citizens committee.
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Stamford
Samford
Jane Wthan Eno
Connecticut
William J. Cleary
Charles Karpenn
Seloana
Taids
Gail
KROWN
Griffith Blocks Plans for Army Convention Dublin
Arthur Griffith, president of the Dail Eireann, told the ministry of defense that the plan for an army convention on March 96 seeks to move the army from government control elected by the people. He said the proposal is illegal and warned against it.
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Dall
Amy Phan
London
Pemombare
Qail
Tonighe
Dublin
de Valera
Michael Collins
Ireland
Arthur Griffith
Dail
Eltsunn Hoy
Ministry of Defense
Britain awaits premier's next move in Britain
London dispatch reports widespread speculation over Lloyd George and his cabinet as changes to the India secretary and other posts stir talks in London. The premier, though vacationing in Wales, continues daily telephonic contact with ministers as rumors swirl about potential resignations if a northern Ireland boundary amendment passes in the Lords. Continues on Page Two.
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London
Ted Pressj
Liwin & Montaku
Secrretary
India
Cabine
Lloyd-George Alethough
House of Lords
Lioyd-Georgs
Andy
Reed Attacks Four Power Naval Treaties in Senate
In a three hour Senate address Senator Reed denounced the Four Power and Naval treaties, arguing they would leave the United States vulnerable in the Pacific. He claimed the naval figures and American delegation reports misrepresented strength and warned ratification would prevent blocking the arrangements.
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Washington
Associated Press
Senate
Inc
Reed
United States
Pacific
Tie
Securit Reed
Chasen
Great Britain
Japan
Philippines
Ieee
Reward Offered for Capture of Brunen Slayer Dead or Alive
Riverside New Jersey March 16 prosecutor J J Relay of Burlington County seeks Board of Freeholders and Governor Edwards to post rewards for the capture of the killer of John T Brunen oil proprietor slain in his Riverside home last Friday night. Immediate arrest expected as detective Parker travels for clues, with a ciphered German shotgun bearing the number seven thousand eight hundred twenty eight identified as a key lead.
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Riverside
N. J
J. J. Relay
Burlington
County
Board of Freeholders
Edwards
John T. Brunen
Parker
Wells Run
MT. Holly
Uged
Kfoneat
John" Brunen
Aireus Aromoter
Ako
Eisi
Fas Beet
J. JH. Kelsey
Burington
Alent
Yys
Indictment Arises Over New York Central Theft Ring
A Buffalo indictment alleges a New York Central theft ring that stole goods worth two million dollars annually. Railroad detectives saloon keepers chauffeurs and farmers allegedly formed the network with fences handling cargo across three years. Federal grand jury hearings and New York Central investigators are cited in the action with large sums claimed from the ring.
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Buffalo
S. Y
New York Central
Federal
Peter Bentley
New York
New York Central St Janmiry
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Bill
Erma
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Tome
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Trelond
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Ulater
Tard Carson
Manua
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Dail Eireann
the Stratfield
ARMY
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Missourian
State Department
Naval
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Armia
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Ballywod
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