Gold Standard Bill Reaches House of Lords
London May 5 The gold standard bill passed the third reading in the House of Commons with unanimity and now moves to the Lords for formal passage. Churchill, chancellor of the exchequer, said he did not expect to need credit use though it could have supported up to 600 million dollars. Laborite F W Pethick-Lawrence questioned Montagu Norman on possible U S gold influence. no answer was given.
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London
Associated Press
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Commons
House of Lords
F. W . Pethick-Lawrence
Laborite
Montagu Norman
Bank of England
America
England
Morris Elected At Newtown Polls As New Warden
In Newtown May 5 special report 32 of 247 registered voters cast ballots in borough election and meeting Allison P Smith acted as moderator Levi C Morris was chosen warden replacing Arthur T Nettleton with several other officers elected including Charles F P Beardsley as clerk and Patrick H Gannon as tax collector.
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Newtown
Allison P Smith
Charles Beardsley
P Gannon
Newtown Fire Department
Levi C Morris
Arthur T Nettleton
Newtown Savings Bank
Charles FP
Beardsley
Busgess
H Carlton Hubbell
George M Stuart
John J Northrop
Lee B Woodworth
Edward Pitzschler
Thomas M Holan
Rodney P Shepard
Patrick H Gannon
Frederick J Crouch
Michael F Crowe
Curtis Glover
Patrick H. Gannon
John A. Carlton
Haywards
Arthur
Smith
John Co. Beers
George E Hayes
Edward L. Kingman
Thomas Carlson
Oscar Pitzschler
Fatrick H McCarthy
Board of Relief
Frank Wright
Hermann N Tiemann
Charles F. Beardsley
Hermann N. Tiemann
Oscar Pitzachier
Senate Rejects Municipal Worker Pension Measure
In Hartford on May 4 the Senate rejected a proposed pension system for city and town workers after the Cities and Boroughs committee failed to draft a peacible bill. Senator Robert Smith of Manchester reported the draft pension plan for Milford policemen and firemen had been withdrawn.
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Hartford
Senate Today
Robert Smith
Manchester
Smith
Millford
Senate
Normal School Bill for Bridgeport Funds Fails in House
The House rejected a $40 000 appropriation request for the Bridgeport Normal School amid an unfavorable report from the Appropriations Committee. The Senate had rejected the bill last week.
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By_ Telegram
Hartford
House of Representatives
Sonito Vwowari & Challenger
Bridgeport Normal School
Appropriations
Senate
Danbury to Issue 570 000 in Bonds for High School and Water
A Telegram Staff report notes the Legislative Finance committee has recommended Danbury to issue 495000 in high school bonds and 75000 in water bonds. Action on the bill is set for Thursday.
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Danbury
Senate
Legislative Finance Committee
Billy
Obituary notices list many local deaths and services
The obituary column records numerous deaths and funeral details across Bridgeport and nearby towns. Items include Bertha De Wolfe Judson of 1347 Boston Avenue and Johanne Morganroth of Lordship Manor, with service times, burial at Lakeview cemetery, and survivors. Other notices name Edward Warner, Nora Ford, Richard Smith, Percy Wells, Frank Richardson, Joseph Sundquist, Joseph Kein, Vaile De Silva, Whea Montgomery, and Rex Stephen Fish Sherman, with churches, mortuaries, and cemeteries noted.
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Bertha DeWolfe Judson
Hawand A. Judson
Boston Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
Johanne. Morganroth
John Morganroth
Edward Heissenberg
Lordship Manor
Bridgeport
Garman Methodist Church
Herssenberry
August Moiganroth
Hs G Penny
Laward Moiganoth
Nso
George Rocks
Nora T Ford
Thomas Ford
North Avenue
Thequiem
St. Augustine's Church
Robert J Bowen
Joseph A. Ganley
Ray A. A Driscoll
John Hanley
Mae Flaherty
St Mary’a
Ansonia
Julcetta Warner Circle
Foresters of America
The
Ladies Auxiliary
No. 10
John Coyne
George W. O’shay
George Eazan
John T. Cotter
John Flynn
James Saunders
Vaile de Silva
Ant
Raymond de Silva
Lalfield Avenue
Rex Stephen Fish Sherman
St John's Episcopal Church
Borlal
Evergreen Cemetery
New Haven
Senate Delays Stamford Fight As Leaders Seek Gubernatorial Chair
Hartford May 6 State organization leaders delay the Stamford city court fight in the Senate as Governor Trumbull travels to Maine and President Brainard acts as governor. Senator Tone presided in the absence of the governor while House members gather, signaling a tight margin and possible Thursday showdown if Trumbull returns.
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Hartford
Stamford
Senate
Trumbull
Maine
Brainard
Joseph Tone
New Slaven
House
Senate Chamber
Matthew Kenealy
Samuel Young
Changes Unlikely in Personnel of Local City Court
Hartford May report by Telegrain Staff Reporter outlines pending resolutions on city and town court judicial appointments. Ralph T. Beers and William J. Buckley of Bridgeport City Court appear set for reappointment. no major changes expected in Bridgeport personnel. Prosecution chief James C. Shannon may face deposement rumors, but Senate leaders indicate no State-wide court changes.
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Hartford
Bridgeport
Jamcs C. Shannon
Frank Lander
Shanon
Connecticut bill to study cancer rejected by legislature
Hartford May 5 The Legislative Appropriations committee reported unfavorably on Representative Albert E Lavery s bill to create a State cancer study commission and to provide a 10000 appropriation. Senate Chairman Philo Y Platt noted the Rockefeller Foundation is already funding extensive research and the state commission would duplicate efforts.
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Telegram
Hartford
Legislative Appropriations Committee
Senate
Albert E Lavery
Fairfield
Philo Y. Platt
Senate Approves Oyster Spawn Bed Bill Rejected in Senate
Hartford May 5 The Senate rejected a bill for a 1900 appropriation to establish oyster spawning beds by the state despite support from oyster lovers and natural growers. The measure faced an unfavorable report from the Appropriations committee.
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Senate
Telrigram
Hartford
Senate Today
Appropriations Committee
Iso
Unfavorable Report on Airport Bill in Hartford
The Legislative Appropriations Committee filed an unfavorable report on Representative Charles E Shane Wheeler’s Stratford airport bill seeking $100000 for Point Wo Point Lod ship Manor. The piece discusses electricity’s rise and future potential, questioning the bill’s timing and impact on urban development.
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Hartford
Charles E “Shane” Wheeler
Stratford
Point Wo Point
Lodship Manor
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Davis & Hawley CO
Diamonds
Main ST
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Switzerland
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Louisiana
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Nora T. Ford
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Harral Avenue
Cijneng
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St Michael’a
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Percy G Wells
Jease G
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George W. Judaon
Mountain Grove Cemetery
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Frank Richardson
Ridge Street
Devon
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Peoples Church of
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Joseph Sundquist
Charles W. Lundquist
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St Michaels Cemetery
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