Professors critique CT legislators as fearful rulers
Professor Harry Ayres of Columbia University, speaking at the Connecticut League of Women Voters in New Haven, says lawmakers act under fear and boss influence. He argues quiz show time bills and reform measures were overwhelmed by herd timidity and political pressure, warning of subtle manipulation of votes by those in power.
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Connecticut
Harry Morgan Apres
Columbia University
Westport
Cts
School of Citizenship
Connecticut League of Women ‘Voters
Lampson Hall
Ayres
Meridian
Greenwich
E. Kent Budpard
Connecticut Reformatory
Storrs College
Father Killed as He Drives Family To Picture Show
Evelio Fedeli and his family were en route to a moving picture show when the car he drove on North avenue went out of control at 2 o clock. The vehicle struck and overturned another car, injuring Fedeli’s wife Tina, their five children, two nieces and a nephew. Authorities reported the auto went wild and crashed along the pavement, with the crash described as a deadly accident.
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Evelio’ Fedeli
Hillside Avenue
Tina
North Avenue
Oelock
Fedell
Aloniz
Albert Gauderean
Wood Avenue
Bridgeport Navy Day Celebrations On City Ships
Bridgeport hosts Navy Day as the mammoth repair ship Bridgeport of Sea joins Bainbridge at Wall Street. Mayor Atwater grants Captain White city freedoms while officers and crews enjoy theatre visits and shore leave. Official inspections run 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with half hour boat trips from Stratford Avenue.
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Mammoth Navy
Fred Atwater
R. Drace White
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Ein
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U. S
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Navy Day Committee
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Stratford Avenue Bridge
Bob's Palace
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Dawe's Theatres
R. R. M. Emmet
Mayor Atwater
Algonquin
Captain White
Brooklawn
Commuites
Flowers Grow Under Artificial Light in New York
Scientists from Westinghouse and Columbia University announce successful experiments showing artificial light can put flowers and vegetables to sleep and awaken them at will, potentially ending flower famines on national holidays and addressing crop shortages.
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New York
Associated Press
Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company
Columbia University
Lawyer Fatally Stricken While Addressing Rally
John J. Corr, a 23 year Republican attorney in the city and partner in Corr and Lyons, collapsed from heart failure during a Second District rally address. He died before ambulance arrival at his Lafayette Street home. Corr, a Yale Law School graduate born in Bridgeport, practiced law for 80 years, with 29 in the city. Survived by wife Mary Corr, sister Mrs. E. Rostron, and brothers William and Edward. funeral plans pending.
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Carr
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Yale Law School
New York
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Bees
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E. Roston
Willam
Edward
Chicurn
Steamer Mabel Lost After Pump Failure in Caribbean Gale
Captain Griffen states the schooner Mabel was lost due to pumps choking on a clay like substance from mixed cargo while in a gale in the Caribbean on October 12. He and eight crew survived after a 24 day maiden voyage from Boston with dynamite and fertilizer cargoes, landing near Nassau.
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J. R. Griffen
Caribbean Sea
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Lar
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Griften
Annie F. Conley
Beéston
Port Jaguex
Venezuela
New York
Port Jasups
Veesel
Boston Chosen for Next Synod Annual Meeting
Boston was selected as the site for the next annual meeting of the Synod of New England Presbyterians. The 11th annual gathering at the sea Presbyterian church approved a resolution condemning prefabricated stones, Sunday baseball, and other sports. Governor Templeton and Justice Wheeler were commended for upholding strict laws, and clergy leaders highlighted missions and Day League efforts in promoting Protestant values and Sunday observance. Continuous coverage notes ongoing discussion and page continuation.
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New England
Prouyertane
Presbytertas Synod of
George W. Wheeler
Charles A. Templeton
Justice Wheeler
Hig Stind
Squar
Templeton
Spork
Roher J. E. Speer
New York City
Ain
Hoveiyn Missions
Hey
Daniel Smwinson
Portland
Muink
Prepa
Taymen
Wen
New Hampshire
Seuchuset
Wisu
Feague
Ry Csur
Fragmented Local News Briefs Mix Incoherent Reports
A garbled Local News summary lists various incidents and names across Bridgeport, Norwalk, and surrounding areas. It mentions a fatal incident after a collision, a captain in Bridgeport, a steamer voyage, Presbyterians in Kansas City, and multiple arrests.
Forbes Keeps Secluded on Doctors Orders
Charles R. Forbes former Veterans Bureau chief remains in seclusion on medical advice after months of illness and sensational Senate inquiry charges. He has not filed formal replies, plans to testify later, and his allies say his appearance would worsen his condition as hearings proceed.
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Washington
Charles R. Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
Senate
Porbea
Warhes
Death Reveals Unknown Son Of Noted Family
War generations bore the Olney name in New England. Frederick Anthony Olney, missing for 22 years, was found dead at 7% years old at Mrs E C Menard's home on Courtland Street, Fairfield. He was linked to the famous Olney family, brother to Peter B Olney and Richard Olney, former Attorney General and Secretary of State under Cleveland.
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New England
Frederick Anthony @iney
Ite
Promine
Stedicken
Frederick O
Anthony
E. C. Menard
Courtland Street
Post Road
Fairfield
Frederick Anthony Olney
Peter B. Olney
New York
Richard Oiney
Cleveland
Bridgeport Girl Missing Memory Loss Sought In Kansas City
Telegram seeks friends or relatives of a 24 to 26 year old French lineage woman missing from Bridgeport. She served in the French ambulance corps, 5 feet 6 inches tall with dark brown hair and gray green eyes. A letter from Mrs Walter Edwards in Kansas City claims she is adopted by locals since returning overseas.
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Walter Edwards
Kansas City
Missouri
Bcs
Pene
Véraph
William J. Riker Dead. New York Drug Merchant
William J. Riker, 83, long involved in the drug and chemical manufacturing firm of J. Land B.S. Riker, died in New York after a short illness. Born in Astoria and educated at the Mushing Institute and Yale, he lived in Fairfield, Conn., and was a trustee of the Seaman's Bank for Savings. His wife, Charlotte L. Riker, preceded him in death. he is survived by a son, Andrew Lawrence Riker. He was a member of the New York Athletic Club, Yale Club, and St. Nicholas Society.
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J. Land
B.S. Riker
Mr. Rikers Familly
America
Bowery Bay
Long Island
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Astoria
Mushing Institute
Yale
Mra
Charlotte L. Riker
Suvora
Yona Reo
Andrew Lawrence Riker
Suirfield, Conn
Locomoade Company of
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Mir Ruxer
New York Athletic
St. Nicholas Society
Seaman's Bank For Sivings
Hallowe'en Origins Feature Stirs Curiosity
An unusually good story on Hallowe'en origins and All Hallows games anchors a feature section. The piece notes masks witches apple bobbing fortune telling and other merrymaking sports as the holiday approaches next Wednesday night.
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Hallowe'en
Germany in Food Riots as German Citys Decry Hunger
Berlin reports show widespread food rioting as bread and potato shortages spark clashes with police. In the Ruhr and other districts, shop looting and protests intensify while currency inflation blocks relief efforts. A girl is wounded and a boy killed as crowds press for relief items amid chaotic prices.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
Ghoos
Ruhr
Hughes Proposal Blocked By Poincare Policies
Washington officials view Secretary Hughes response to Lord Curzon as outlining U S stance on reparations. Failure to resolve tensions stem from French insistence on Poincare’s plan. Hughes sought an economic commission to settle the issue but French opposition persisted. The Ruhr occupation and Rhine troop withdrawal shaped reactions as the page two note continues.
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Hughes
Lord Curwen
State Department
London
pottoriWwaty
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Poincare
Baldwin Seeks to Assuage British Clamor for Action
Plymouth, England, Oct 25. Prime Minister Baldwin addressed a 6000 member convention outlining Conservative aims amid unemployment and farm distress. He signaled a conference with the United States on Germany’s finances, pledged £50,000,000 for works to aid the unemployed, and stated no fundamental change to empire policy while denying inflationary plans.
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England
tAastein
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Lsten
United States
Germany
Separatists and French Aid Gain in Rhineland
Berlin dispatch reports ongoing gains by separatists in the Rhine region aided by French forces. Loyalists retreat from positions, debates over Bavarian Palatinate’s status surface among German leaders. Hoffmann and Socialists condemn or defend cooperation with the French on proclamations, while treason penalties loom. Currency shortages worsen with a general strike by Berlin printers and suppressed Bolshevik press.
British Move Invites U S to New Reparations Conference
London reports the foreign office issued correspondence showing Britain invited Washington to join a new conference to settle reparations. Secretary Hughes replied the United States would participate in an economic conference to assess Germany's payment capacity and aid a rehabilitation plan. The note stressed the conference should be advisory and exclude inter-Allied debt from reparations.
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Associated Press
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Coolidge
Europe
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Imperial Conference On Foreign Affairs
de Lore
Carson
Smuts
Smuts Arnoua
Hughes
Lord Curzan
Tlughes
United States
Germany
Paynentae
Plan for direct telephone links in region reforming calls
Plans to direct dial between here and Elm City and other areas progress under Southern New England Telephone guidance. District Manager Richard Harney says service could arrive by year end with Norwalk later, while Stamford remains too distant. The scheme aims to cut weather and bridge delays, boosting intercity calling for business and daily use.
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Bridgewoke
New Haven
Obinaga
New England
Richard Harney
Norwalk
Tew Pan
Newple
Bridgeport
Phvacs Parttqa
Miford
Derby
Trumbull
Purifiel Westport
Southport
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