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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1923

Page

23

Senate Battle Over Sunday Baseball Ban in Connecticut

Hartford reports a heated Senate debate on a Buckler amendment to halt Sunday professional baseball. The measure, defeated in the House, would let the state's attorney seek injunctions to stop games upon a Sunday complaint, raising questions of enforcement and constitutional validity amid broader stream pollution and compensation commissioner discussions.

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Opposing Forces Align in Pollution Bill Fight

A Senate clash over a stream pollution bill unfolds as opponents, led by Kilonas Join and Henolmi, rally against the measure. The bill, aimed at restricting factory waste and sewage pollution in Connecticut rivers, faces a divided Senate vote anticipated Friday after being withdrawn from the house.

Felegram Stapf Harteoris Sidle Water Commission Connecticut Senate

Safety council to act on accident causes and public safety

An accord proposes a formal safety council to investigate local accidents and identify causes. The plan outlines divisions in engineering, policing, and public works, with a provisional panel drawn from city departments, chambers, and civic groups to begin soon.

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Promise $250000 For Air Squadron For State Guard

Senator Rogers urged passage of a bill to appropriate 10,000 for hangars at Brainach Field Dartford to support a Connecticut National Guard air squadron. The War department would provide eight training planes one service plane and five mechanics with steel hangars and a minimal state contribution to maintain the squadron. City of Hartminster was already pledged funds for the venture.

Hartfors War Department Connertieut National Guard Senate Lairroan Eppest Rogers Appropriations Committee Senate Brainach Field Dartford Coe Fish Frederick Jackson New Haven Fracy Brothers Co Waterbury House National Guard Air Service Air Service Mystic Oral School For the Deaf

Senate approves pay raise for Bridgeport court clerks

Velegram staff correspondent reports a Magncre bill raising the Bridgeport City court clerk salary to 2000 dollars and the assistant clerk to 2600 dollars passed the Senate and moves to the House. Current salaries are 2400 and 1806. Senator Wilder noted prior increases but called this a modest raise for both positions.

Senate Frank J. Wilder C Court Wase Mwe

Fragmentary Meeting Notices From Unsigned Local Notices

Vague OCR fragment lists meeting notices and addresses across multiple locales with garbled names. It references parties, lodges, and streets, urging written notification to editors and listing scattered street names and venues amid unclear dates or events.

Rural Paper Standards Exceed City’s In Press Duty

A fragment from a rural paper notes that provincial publications face higher expectations than city papers. It cites coverage gaps at a Macon Daily Chronicle Herald style office and references political conventions, a court case, and a delayed report on a dealer’s activities amid internal party tensions.

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Compensation Commissioners Appointed By Governor Debate

A state bill advances to curb Governor Lake's power to appoint compensation commissioners. It would require nomination and Senate confirmation for pay commission posts, aiming to prevent political reappointment like Edward Buckingham's to the Fourth Congressional district post. The measure, tabled for printing and calendar, seeks to place legislators in control of shiver appointments when terms expire.

Coresponiteur Ord Generel Assembly Iveretti Lien Edward Y. Buckingham Bridgeport Senate

Senate and House Split on Wilder Vaccination Bill

Hartf ord report states the Wilder vaccination measure sparked party split as Senate passed the bill while the House debated and adjourned for quorum issues. The act would exempt children from vaccination with a physician certificate, shifting control from local boards to health authorities. A conference committee was requested with Sen Charles Fr Allen named.

Senate HOUSE Iam Star Hartford Mary Wilder Houe Miss Green Tolland Aite Charles Fr. Allen Rockville

State psychiatric bill favored in Senate report

A commission is authorized to study the state psychiatric hospital proposal for Fairfield County. The panel, including Harvey P. Bissell and Senator Jacob Fogel, would study existing facilities and, if feasible, acquire a site in the southwestern part of the state and erect a suitable building with a pending appropriation.

Wartfort May Fairfield County Senate Trarvey TP Bissell Ridgefald Jacob Fbegel Woodbridge Paul Waterman Flariierd Aid Attor Alexander W. Vreedun Tingera Comaisaion Menta Remon

Appointments for Westport Court Spark Senate Confusion

A disrupted Westport court appointment sequence stirred Senate confusion as a proposed suspension of the rules and a resolution were debated. A later discovery showed the measure had not passed the House, causing a motion to be withdrawn amid procedural doubt and committee dispute.

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Senate Revives Anti Daylight Saving Measure in House Fight

Hartford reports Senate tables revived anti daylight bill as House conference committee clashed over time enforcement. Senate could table calendar item with suspension, while House bill 689 faced agency disagreement and was rejected in the Senate.

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Greenwich Club Incorporation Debate Clarifies Motives

Stamford Senator Matthew Kenealy defended the Owenoke country club project in Greenwich, backing wealthy Greenwich residents as sincere in building a private country club. Senator Joan Brooks proposed an amendment to ensure the club’s rights stay within existing law, a measure approved after discussion.

Saatford Mass Matthew WM. Kenealy Stamford Arseile Senate Elby M. Cheste Senate Owenoke Club Phuvaday Brooks Nenealy Ingaror Wenealy Greenwich

Nickerson and Ells Confirmed for Judgships in Senate Session

Senate action confirms John F. Reoth for Common Pleas in New Haven and Ernest Simpson for the same court. Richard Higgins of Winchester named to Public Utilities Commission with favorable reports. Frederick Peartey nominated as judge. Sunday concerts bill advances with 2:30 to 6 pm slot. several related measures move through committees.

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