Norwalk sidewalk flap leads to city billing clash
In Norwalk the public works sidewalk repair near Newfield and Gruth streets triggered a dispute. Gordon property owners say they received no notice of the project yet were billed $99 for the new sidewalk after the city replaced the old and left them without any benefit. The Claims committee will study whether assessments can be collected from taxpayers who got no notice about proposed improvements.
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Public Works Department
Newfield
Grruth Street
Henry
Harry Gordon
Whaen
Gordons
Board of Aldermen
Romm
Gillett Open to Debate as Bonus Debate Moves Forward
Washington reports Speaker Gillett open to argument on the soldiers bonus with plans to call up the measure next Monday under a suspension of the rules. North Carolina Democrat Kitchin urged a minority report. Rep Freas attacked Mellon and Wall Street. Tilson and Treadway prepared a joint minority on the Ways and Means committee.
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Washington
Gillett
Kitelin
North Caroling
Democrate House
Ieader
Ways and Means
Mellon
Crisager
Wall Street
Freas
Wisconsin
Treadway
Massachusetts
Tilson
Connecticut
Ways and Areans
Mellon Jn
Freer
Harding
Fiorida
Gillatt
House
Fron Piorida
Fordiney
Republican House
Gil Init
Capitol
House Republicans
Kitchin
Ways and Means Committee
Garner
Texas
Oldfeld
Arkay
Kaehin
Wilk
Ruteich
Congress
Premier Norris Tenders Cabinet Resignation and Crisis
Premier Norris submits cabinet resignation after defeat on a key reform. Lieutenant Governor to decide next steps as James plans talks with legislative leaders before action. Government faced collapse over Public Utility Commission reform and calls for dissolution debated.
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Norris
Windipdg
T.C. North
Yla
Nore
Clothias
Fon Vhs
Trig
Str James
Pranier Norris
Talbot
Hg Commission
Bethel Enacts State Health Edict to Quarantine
Bethel imposes a vaccination and quarantine edict from State Health Officer Dr John Black amid a smallpox scare. Deputy Health Commissioner Lawther reports only about 30 percent of Bethel's population vaccinated so far with seven days left before enforcement. A one year old child contracted the disease today, while the town earlier had one case that led to quarantine of a home now lifted. Dr Black vows drastic measures if edict not followed and plans to use every means to eradicate the illness.
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Bethel
John TT Black
Nealth
Gaya
Howard Lanther
Yealth
Black
Lough
Cate
Lanther
Nhie Ie
Whee
Henry N. Kyle
Lawther
Hernford
Typhus Threat in Central Europe Looms Over Refugees
Berlin reports that all Russian outgoing mail is being disinfected due to typhus fears amid refugees. German authorities fear disease may spread as thousands cross borders, with Red Cross data describing Volga region outbreaks and severe living conditions.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Russia
Bern
Hera
Minister of Posts
Germany
America
Geman
Vola
Ecar
Europe
Red Cross
Volga
Seeiman Sa
Marner
Vols
Red Guards
Diannenthyre
Starview
Pfeffer
Minat Stil Viet
Whiskey smuggling raid nets $500000 cargo on Bronx shore
In a pistol battle with smugglers, customs officers seized a schooner Viking bound from the Bahamas carrying $500,000 in whiskey near the Bronx East River. Five suspects and four principal organizers were held for hearings, with one captain Daniel Halpin jailed for March 33.
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Gloucester
Viking
Hild
Bahamas
U. S
East River
New York
United States
Hitchcock
Daniel Halpin
Bernard” Reign
Charles
Goldberg
Joseph Sparta
Joseph
Tiffany
Aken
Elrecas
Exoneration in Braven murder case shocks town
Investigators cleared Chef and Ballyhoo man in Braven homicide after tracing movements and confirming alibis. Two other suspects, including Gael Ward a ballshap man, were exonerated as Werner’s movements and timeline were reevaluated at Berwyn, Pa. Detective Parker confirmed Werner’s implicated story was not supported by evidence.
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Chef
Ballyhoo
Aires
T. Braven
Weme Fare & Wool Agi
Ja Verney
Branmra Ovens
Questo Ing
Gael Ward
Col Shnot
Py Brounen
Te Murda
Werner
Taventigvato Rapid
Berwyn
Parker
Jon
Claim First Fight of Revolution in North Carolina
A North Carolina D A B claims two early clashes as first battles of the American Revolution. They cite a 1771 foray in Orange County and the 1782 Guilford Court House action, noting nominations to the Hall of Fame for Trees of the American Worsstry.
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Aealmington
Huxington
Goncord
North Carolina
Nusens
Brite
Orange Coursty
N.C
Bowen
Guilford Court House
Marcy 16
Bridgeport Population Boom After World War Announces Growth
Bridgeport shows rapid population rise as many new families move in and seek homes. Postmaster Sharlen F. Greene reports a 246,090 population estimate, about 2,000 higher than prior census, with war returnees and wartime workers forming the floaters who chose to stay.
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Bridgeport
Sharlen F. Greene
Park City
Greene
Green
Fuenlehen
Lon Ag
Five Die From Bomber Attempt At Mikado Palace Garden
A would‑be intruder in the palace grounds near Spertay palace attempted to set off a bomb. Guards engaged him as he tried to enter, the device exploded during withdrawal, killing five people and injuring others. the scene left only scattered remains.
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Stokio
Maren UiecAn
Spertay Palace
Ile
Wis Iegrand Nead
Senate Debates Pact I Allange Or No Alliance Debate rages over four power pact
Washington lawmakers clash on the Four Power Pact’s nature with irreconcilables labeling it an alliance while supporters defend its cautious scope. Senators France Johnson Watson Willis Spencer spar over misreadings and propaganda claims as efforts hinge on practical implications.
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Washington, Mar
France
Maryland
Yentison
California
Wataon
Georgia
Johnson
Willis
Ohio
Spencer
Ropu
Musazouri
Ofee Teesly
Alepecen
Allance
Walis
Missouri
Poreign Helatians
Johnson and Watson
United States
Italian Troops Ordered to Occupy Fiume
Italian government orders occupation of Fiume with troops from Priesta. General Sanha to command. carbineers likely to enforce order. Move aims to install a legal government capable of restoring order and promoting industry.
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Arn
Priesta
Sanha
T Hag
Lesly
Kapalte
Tlaly
Bridgeport Police Lead Liquor Crackdown in 1921
Bridgeport police suppress liquor traffic in the city with many saloons closed or gutted and heavy fines imposed. July 1921 shows 41 saloons down to 120, with judges enforcing penalties and officials praising the department's cooperation with Federal prohibition forces.
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Connecticut
Pulie
Bridgeport
Bridgepar
Dudges
Roy A. Haynes
Washington
Clef Prohuicion Comssionér
T. J. Philips
Connecticut Christian Endeavor Union
Yale Swimmers Break World Records and Submarine Tests
Yale swimmers shattered multiple world records in New Haven as N T Guernsey of New York set marks in the 78 four plunges and a Yale relay quartet led by Banks and Gruss established new records in 100, 500, 880 yard and one mile relays during an exhibition meet against Columbia. A submarine test ship S-49 undergoes a 32 hour endurance run off the sound under naval inspection with Captain Tufton Tawresey reporting satisfactory results ahead of later trials for the four Lake-class submarines including S-48 S-30 and S-51.
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Sarnegie Pogl
N. T. Guernsey
New York
Yalé
Rae
Columbia
Guernsey
Yale
Illinois A
San Francisco
New Works Alc
Vale
Telltte
Drath
Banks
Gruss
Townsend
Marshall
Solvey
Stewart
Hleging
Brudner
Cook
Calmate
Setzler
Soren
Leggard
Tropel
Neville
Frost
reRchar
Balbach
Crane
Watny Polo Kamps
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Lake Plent
Tufton Tawresey
T. S
Eer
Inspection Board
Navy
Campaign Against Fare Increase Gains Momentum
Local business groups and civic organizations prepare to oppose a proposed fare hike. They plan to appoint spokesmen and submit arguments to the Multia City life commission as hearings begin. The action targets bus lines serving nearby towns and features substitutes for riders affected by higher prices. In Sherbrooke Quebec, auxiliary Bishop Hubert Oliver Chaulfonx died after a lengthy illness.
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Tridgeport Buslnear
Mton's Association
Multia Cali Life Commission
Hnjiy Company
Business Man's Assoctat
Tolary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Lnvilasione
Tio
Tndts
Sarrowndin
Lowns
Man accused in breach of peace on Main Street
A misunderstanding led to a charge against Curtika Deaw after alleged revolver threat near Main Street. The accused denied owning a revolver and was released on $30 bond.
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Benjamin Ravfimand
Main Street
Hharges
Westport Fire Helpless as Engine is Gone at Wilson Point
Norwalk reports a major hill district fire in which Otto Fierne’s Summit street home valued at 3000 burned after Norwalk firefighters arrived late with no engine. Westport’s lone steamer arrived after a rapid three mile run under seven minutes, halting the spread as sparks reached a neighboring residence. Steamer was previously seized by the U S government five years ago. Norwalk seeks recovery of its value. Fire loss estimated at 8000 with no serious local fires since the steamer’s removal.
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Norwalk
Westport
Otto-Div. Fierne
Summit Street
Georges
Bogardus
United States
Arney
Emergency’ Fleet Corporation Bn
Uss Sm
Wilson Point
Wilson's Point
Hetires
Westpore Department
Hig
Hlk Dlatei
Durlith
Joes
Prince of Wales India Trip Seen Futile by Sir Percival Phillips
London dispatch cites Sir Percival Phillips saying the Prince of Wales never contacted native Indians during four months in India and that officials report relief now the tour is over. The article notes anti British elements avoided disruption and claims the prince’s visits had little political effect while highlighting travel to Ceylon and Japan.
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Sir Percival Phillips
Robert J. Prew
London
Prince of Wales
Kar
Ceylon
Japan
Daily Express
Percival Phillip
Pearcy
Ferelval
A&ys
Povernrmal
Canada
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