Norwalk Hearing Praises Five Cent Fare Plan In Norwalk
Norwalk officials and residents packed the City Council chamber as the Public Utility Commission held its first Norwalk session. Mayor Calvin L. Barton opened with figures showing rising city receipts under the five cent fare trial, noting ridership grew as the lower fare became routine. The hearing, attended by about 190 women and many men, featured business leaders and factory workers urging continuation of the five cent fare with a possible extension to ten cents within city limits.
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Fife
Connecticut Lrollcy Company
Richard T. Higgins
Aid
Norwalk
Emoos Caelt
West Avenue
Revewan
Operatiys Inowne
Calvin L. Barton
Bridgeport Trolley Fare Debate Quietly Endorsed
Community meeting backed the five cent fare idea within city center limits while opposing extending the discount to outer lines. Judge Foster will present the committee outline at the hearing and representatives from local business, clubs, and manufacturing groups urged continued concessions to ease postwar readjustment.
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Paradise Greeniisk
Strathfield
Bridgeport
Alpheus Winter
Manufacturers Association
Fost
Foster
Spoleman
Mayor Atwater
Traffic Commission
Bridgeport Business Men's Association
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
Lions ‘Club
Ellis, Mose, 5
Stratford
Devon
Fairfienesa
Chamber of Commerce
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Circus Arrives in Madison Square Garden for Big Show
The Hineling Beathers and Gailey circus units travel from Bridgeport to New York for a weekend engagement at Madison Square Garden. Wagons and animals parade Second Avenue as the show prepares for its annual run with hippo cubs lion cubs elephants and other acts. Rehearsals begin with 700 performers and a large display of trained animals and freak acts promised for the exhibition.
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New York
Enim & Gailey
Raven
Bridgeport
Patterson
James
Europe
South American
California
Cat Herci
Ise
A& Roach
Annex
Senators Clash Over Treaty Provisions Amid Turbulent Debate
The chamber saw flat denials from Borah and sharp partisan exchanges as Fare and Poindexter supported the treaty while Wallison opposed it. Uncertain votes lingered on amendments with an hour limit speech rule looming and tentative prep addresses by La Follette, Wash, Sporividge, Smith, McCormick, and others. The administration planned to press for ratification after Friday’s vote and pursue related four power treaty actions.
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Fare
New Jersey
Poindexter
Repubelican
Washington
Wallison
Georgia
A la Follette
Wisconsin
Wash
Masaahusetts
Sporividge
California
Smith
Denverut
South Carolina
Mctormiek
Ilinois
Trent
Nripmiie
Milford Radio Club Establishes Station
Milford Milport March 41. Milford Radio Club announces new headquarters at Broad street. Members to meet weekly for lectures, tuning, and broadcasting. dues set at $2. Open house planned as club expands operations and invites local hobbyists to join.
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Milford Radio Club
Milport
Ue Milford
Dan Beard to Address Milford Boy Scouts
Dan Beard will address a large body of Boy Scouts at Milford in the City Mission hall Thursday evening. Beard will preside and award First Second class and Merit badges to several boys who have qualified, honoring their progress in the Dix district corner event.
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Milford
Marea SherDen Beard
Aportsman Wil
NewsHaven
Dan Beard
600000 Coal Miners Ordered to Strike
The report details a nationwide coal strike threat involving 600000 miners. Government officials including Attorney General Daugherty discuss potential actions to prevent rail disruption and inflation while noting limited power to compel conference or actions. John Lewis and Frank Farrington are cited regarding strike legality and potential separate state agreements.
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White House
Wong
Indus
Applus
Darehert
Department of Justice
Vax Gevober
Dexiad
Daugherty
Doughiy
eMnion
Cal
Windsaw
Cleveland
Otould Sl
Dale Tlinois Cal Mines
James Barnes
Mlinois
Theatres Told To Make Changes
The report urged theatre owners to revise fire safety by upgrading sprinklers, sealing exterior doors, removing wooden sheds, and reinforcing cellars. It noted the American theatre site and outlined steps for improved egress and fire protection, including piano doors, stairway updates, and stage sprinkler installation.
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Ixis
Cancer Amercan
Lee
Aleo
Jobby
Tinatre
Tie Pan
Jeb Au
Ana Drat
Divorce Evidence Contractor Held in Carman Case
A chaotic court transcript alleges a contractor linked to a divorce case faced arrest amid claims of forged statements and undercover work. Investigators say Berkowitz interacted with witnesses and forensic detectives to gather testimony while a detective chief notes a demand for a $20 fee and a photographed victim.
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Chan Bo
Falke
Chess
Witnedeus
Charkés
Gorkowitz
Wieer
Berkowicz
Statementa Mide
Berkowitz
Birkowicz
Helen ‘Thomas
Flood
Finoly
Anid Fe
Courleen Diva
Schoenfeld Girl Recalls Assault in Testimony
Testimony describes Sarah Schoenfeld recounting an assault and a promoter’s urging to stay silent. Prosecutors say Richard pressured the girls during an extended Central Park car ride to withhold information, and a letter to Wisconsin’s governor sought Samuel Schoenfeld’s release from prison.
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Schoenfeld
Richard
Seene
Wisconsin
Laker
Samuel
Mre. Schoeneld
Achee Jetter
Sarah
Perdman Pecora
Arsistant
Rickard
Schoenfeld and Gasko
Central Park
Teich
Professor Monteith of Storrs Dies at Table
Professor Henry R. Monteith of Connecticut Agricultural College in Storrs dies suddenly at the college dining room after 22 years on the faculty. Born in Mendellville Vermont he was 58. Dartmouth graduate 1889 he taught in Farmington High School before joining the college faculty in 1906. He leaves his wife and two daughters.
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Henry RB. Monteith- Poulner
Buglich
Connecticut Agricultural College
MeIndee's Walls
Vermont
Dartmouth College
Farmington High School
Wibb
Colen
Pansma
Isavella Monteith
Farmington Storrs
Bethel Vaccination Fight Tests State Edict Leap
Bethel residents resist a vaccination order from State Health Commissioner John J Back as about 1 200 people of Bethel's population face possible inoculation. The town seeks state takeover amid disagreements over enforcement and leadership changes in the health department.
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Bethel
DR. Back
Bmwhel
John J. Back
Lanoner
de. Bleck
Bethe
State Health ‘Department
Mmn
State Health Department
Dr Moore
Town Health cMeer
Ayn
Howard Lanpher
Health Commission
Svas
Blac
Moore
Vity Health
State Department
Euan Jaerton
Lanpher
New Move to Sustain His Regime by Premier
London reports say Premier Livya George plans a vote of confidence in the Commons on his Genoa policy. Analysts see a potential majority with Unionists and possible backing from Liberal and Labourites. Opinion is divided on the motion’s terms and its impact on the government’s fate.
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Lloyd-George
Commons
London
Mateh
Livya George
House of Commons
Genoa
Liverale
Great Britain
Ameigloua
Ogly
Narrez
Not Guilty Plea in Danbury Liquor Case Arraignment
Michael Delohery Sr of Danbury pleaded not guilty at arraignment in New Haven federal court on charges connected to a seized shipment of alcohol in Bridgeport freight yards. Several co defendants including Edward Derighous Fred L Kirk and John Krautter also pleaded not guilty. Delohery linked to Clark Elixir of Danbury as alleged finishing packer.
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Michael Delohery
Danbury
Agfonta
Bridgeport
Edwin
Thomas
United, States
District Court
New Haven
Wiliant
O'Brien
Wil
Aladm Thomas
South
Norwalk
Edward Derighous
Fred L. Kirk
Bethel
John Skrautter
Dolphery
Clark Elixir Company
Lady Astor Proposes Law Change After Court Case
A House of Commons bill aims to amend the law on offences committed by men in the presence of their wives. The measure follows the Owen Peel case where Mrs Owen Peel faced scrutiny related to a fraud linked to her husband Captain Peel, who was imprisoned for one year. The bill seeks modernizing the old Saxon-era provision to reflect contemporary conditions.
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Marely
Astor
House of Commons
Taurodun
Wo Ely
Owen Peel
Captain Peal
Hay
Stone
London
Bromine Quinine Tablets Claim Cold Relief
Advertisement claims Brom Quinine tablets cure colds and relieve headaches. It promotes the product as a tonic laxative and asserts it destroys the nagging signature of the weather. A 30 cent price is listed with promotional emphasis.
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