Leonard Ballard faction wars over GOP head in Bridgeport
Factional infighting erupts within Bridgeport Republicans led by Leonard and Ballard over control of the party and the upcoming postmaster appointment. County officials and local leaders rally behind Leonard, while Ballard supporters press for continuity. Merritt endorsement under consideration as March vacancy nears.
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Leonard-Ballord
Republican Party
Bridgeport
Frank Bailara
King- Wilson
Lenard Exters
John A. Leonard
Acms
John Lyers
Ormer
John Ml.connell
William H. Primrose
Rmer
Leonard
Ballard
Thesgne
Wilean-King
Appuplicne
Bittter
Ballarg
Schuyler Merritt
Democrats undecided on attending school board meeting tonight
Three Democratic members of the Board of Education voiced plans to await a court decision before deciding attendance at tonight's adjourned meeting. Committeeman Lynn W. Wilson said the board is deadlocked over what counts as a majority and a minority and will seek court guidance.
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Raymond W. Harris
Lynn W. Wilson
Board of Education
Wilson
Athoris Cullinan
Thomas M. Culliman
Waurd
Astec
William RR. Webster
William FR. Webster
George W. Osborn
Shantung Question Fits Into Conference Agenda
The Shantung issue dominates talks at the Washington conference as Chinese and Japanese views clash. Chinese delegates insist it must be discussed, while some fear reopening debate could disrupt harmony. Japan signals willingness to negotiate directly with China to restore leased territory and withdraw troops under agreed conditions.
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Washington
Associated Press
Shantung Qwestion
Japan
China
Winmw
Shantung
Battleship No Longer Navy Backbone Says Admiral
Vice Admiral William S. declared at a naval college talk that battleships have no defense against aircraft and cannot threaten airplane carriers. He endorsed shifting strength toward air power and carrier groups as essential for future naval superiority.
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Grbury
Willam
N. l War College
Editor W. C. Burr Dies in Hartford at 70
Veteran newspaperman William C Burr editor of the Hartford Times dies in Hartford Connecticut after a long career at the paper. He was 70 and had worked at the Times since 1260 years ago.
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Hartford
Conn
Willie Burr
Hartford Times
Times Alnece
Tax receipts show year decline in federal revenue
Washington, March 27. Tax receipts for the government’s fiscal year 1921 decreased about one billion dollars from the prior year while collections per $100 rose. Total cash collections reached 4,595,000,765. income and profit taxes led the drop, with miscellaneous receipts also down.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Washington
Man
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Blair
Coltetmengsey
Attraak
Blaze Dies In Rialto Fire Tragedy In New Haven Crowd
A November 28 Rialto theatre blaze in New Haven trapped hundreds. About 4,000 attended a 7:30 pm show when stage draperies burned from incense. Two bodies found, two die later in hospital, over 100 injured. firemen battled red-hot ruins overnight. Authorities seized manager Lawrence W. Carroll amid an investigation.
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New Haven
College Street
Taft
Eli Mix
Lawrence W. Carroll
Th Theatre
Albate Ohare
Sint Atlas
Atlas Hotel
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Mite
Atlas
Senator Borah Warns Old League of Nations Reappears
Washington November 27 Associated Press Senator Borah Republican Idaho criticizes a proposed association of nations as the old League of Nations under another name. He argues it would perform the same duties as the League and questions why the 43 signatories should abandon it for a renamed body. He urges relying on the existing League unless Europe supports a new arrangement.
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Association of Nations
League
Washington
Associated Press
Harding
League of Nations
Borah
Idaho
Lectares
Tnnsecht
Wuteeranageree
League of Na Hons
Europe
Soin
Viviane Opposes German Delegates at Conference
Washington dispatch reports El Viv 6, head of the French delegation, opposing Germany’s admission or invitation to participate in current or future conferences. He cites his Geneva address urging Germany’s admission to the League of Nations only after sincere, long-term repentance by those who violated the terms.
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Washington
Asco Press
EL Viv 6
White House
Harding
Germany
Geneva
France
Plan Opposition to the American Labor Federation Plans
New York announces plans to form a federation of independent unions in opposition to the American Federation of Labor. A convention is called for January 7 in New York to organize the new body with a claimed 1,099,009 workers. The provisional committee is led by Patrick J. Motellan of the Public Service Utilities workers, with signatures from 11 Amalgamated Meat Workers locals, five United Shoe Workers locals, three Carpenters of America locals, and other groups.
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New York
Federation of Independent Labor Unions
Amalgamated Bletal Workers of America
United Shoe Workers
International Carpenters of America l
Patrick J. Motellan
Public Service Utilities Workers
Four Die As Train Strikes Automobile In Rain
Four persons were killed this afternoon near Eumira when a closed automobile was struck by a train at Curtis Street. Dewitt Lowe, Mrs. John Dawing, and two others were identified as victims. The car, a sedan, was in a downpour of rain when the collision occurred.
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Eumira
M. Y
Curtis
Mted
Tain
Dewitt Lowe
Curets, N
John Dawing
Veass Lowe
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