Commission Cuts Trolley Fares Across Connecticut Systems
Hartford april 9 the public utilities commission ordered marked fare reductions on all parts of the Connecticut Company systems effective may 9, except lines returned by Shore Line Electric Railway. The zone system is kept but redefined to one mile zones, with three fare levels including six cents for two zones or less and three cents per additional zone. Monthly commuter tickets and school tickets set per zone rates, transfers retained with changes.
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U.S. Planned for War With Central Power and Silk Sweater Heist
Detectives seek burglars who hit the same shop three times in weeks stealing 125000 dollars worth of merchandise including 1200 silk sweaters and 60 thousand dollars in silk coats. First raid yielded 35008 in clothing and cash as thieves replaced boxes on shelves. Westton reports two years after U S entry into World War I Navy Admiral Fletcher testified about prewar planning and the central power threat.
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Will Now Investigate Stromberg Trading New York
The New York Stock Exchange began an investigation into this week’s trading in Stromberg and Stutz tied to Allan A. Ryan’s settlement terms. A committee was ordered to report all Stromberg trades from Monday to Thursday with prices and customer names. A shorts’ interest list surpassed 10 000 shares, and buyers consider potential legal action for stock delivery if no agreement is reached. Ryan withdrew buy Stutz ads as he returns to New York next week.
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Dennas Dies After Jitney Fall in City Accident
Michael Dennan of 78 Main street died at St. Vincent's hospital from injuries after falling from a jitney driven by Vadimar Osadach of 61 Stithnan street at State street and West avenue. Osadach was arrested for manslaughter but released on $1,000 bond and to be tried in City court tomorrow. The accident occurred Saturday afternoon when Dennan tried to alight and allegedly failed to signal. He suffered a fractured pelvis and was removed to the hospital.
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Norwich Woman Awarded 25000 Verdict In City Shooting Case
Miss Mae Richmond of Norwich wins a 25000 judgment against the city in Superior Court over a fatal shooting near the Fairview reservoir last July. The verdict awards the full amount sought by the plaintiff in the case filed in New London.
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Public market to open in Brooklyn amid cost of living battle
New York announces a public market nearly a quarter of a mile long to start in Brooklyn on April 20. If successful, another half mile may follow. Dairy and farm products will be sold directly from farmers wagons with Mets later included.
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America Will Be An Observer In Ruhr Crisis
U S officials view the French troop move into the Ruhr as a potential but controllable crisis. Washington remains noncommittal, coordinating with London and Rome while hoping Germany will withdraw its forces and restore order.
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No General Strike Planned at Columbia Graphophone Plant
Richard H. Monks, New York Isbor leader at 1087 Broad Street, says there will be no strike at the Columbia Graphophone plant or other city plants on May 1. He urges employers and workers to meet and settle grievances, insisting only forced strikes would trigger action.
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French Cabinet Holds Meeting in Paris
Paris reports a morning cabinet session with ministers set for another at eight tonight. Premier Millerand briefed on the Germany situation and a verbal note from Great Britain about the French occupation of Frankfurt, noting no official notification of the truce position has arrived in Paris.
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Sunday Sports Legalized in Boston and Connecticut Ordinance Change
Boston reports that tennis golf and other outdoor games may be played Sunday afternoon after Mayor Feters signed the city council bill aligning with the new state Sunday sports law. Ansonia Connecticut aldermen rescinded their daylight saving resolution set for April 12.
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Senate to Probe into RR Strike
Washington reports the Senate ordered an investigation into unauthorized railroad switchmen strikes. Senator McCormick secured a resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to probe inter state strike activity not led by recognized unions and report back. He urged public mobilization to press workers back to duty amid stalled federal labor board action.
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Chicago
Heirs Seek Partition or Sale of McMahon Property
Heirs of the late John H. McMahon ask the superior court to partition seven parcels or order a sale. Alice E B Gaynor Theresa I Lawler Gertrude McCarthy Josephina I Lalley seek a one sixth share each and urge a postponement of the motion to sell while they attempt to agree on division.
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Alice BE. Gaynor
Anna G. McMahon
Curtis
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Theresa I Lawler
Gertrude McCarthy
Josephina I
Coolidge Signs Daylight Saving Bill
Boston reports Governor Coolidge signed a daylight saving bill today. The measure takes effect on April 25, with the signing announced in the state capital.
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Bishop Must File Answer in Divorce Suit
William D. Bishop, a wealthy local resident, was ordered by Judge Curtis in Superior Court to file an answer within one week in a divorce and support case filed by Franca West Bishop. The plaintiff seeks divorce on desertion grounds while the defendant claims he could not support her due to alleged neglect.
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Brady Withdraws In Interest Of Harmony In Tenth District
Michael J. Brady, 98 William St, leader of one of two delegate tickets in the Tenth district, withdrew this afternoon claiming the move is for harmony. The Democratic primaries will proceed without a contest, reducing factional strife.
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Clinics Close Two Days For Welfare Building Repairs
All clinics in the Welfare building will close Monday and Tuesday to allow contractors to complete floor repairs. Officials hope the two-day shutdown will accelerate progress so services can resume by Wednesday morning.
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Weather Forecast Partly Cloudy Tonight and Saturday
Partly cloudy conditions are expected tonight and Saturday with light winds. Temperatures will remain mild, with no significant precipitation anticipated.
Man Testifies of Rudeness by Traffic Cop at Jitney Crash
Tudolph Pani of Stratford told Coroner Phelan he was treated rudely by a traffic officer while trying to help jitney driver Joseph Petrosk after a collision with a trolley car. Pani described the officer as a big man with a red face who grabbed his arms and ordered him away as he sought to assist. Motorman Harold Benson testified the trolley was moving about seven miles per hour. Continued on Page Six.
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Arbucei Violent Before Death At Ft Vincent Hospital
Coroner Phelan to resume hearing on the shooting of Policeman Herbert D. Stowe as reports claim Arbucei grew violent prior to death at Ft Vincent Hospital. Masked details include a claimed restraining cloth and alleged knife threat during the incident on Main and Grand streets.
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League Holds Two Meetings In Paris
Paris April 9 The executive council of the League of Nations met this morning with another session planned for the afternoon The program included discussion of Armenia mandate protection of minorities in Turkey Danzig municipal elections and repatriation of prisoners of war in Siberia.
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Seek to Adopt Volunteer Plan
Washington April supporters of a volunteer training plan renewed efforts to adopt it as part of the army reorganization bill. Indications were the vote on the plan allowing all volunteers aged 18 to 28 to train four months per year would be reached before adjournment tonight.
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Connecticut Gun Company Among National Guard Units Authorized
WashingtonApril 9 War Department authorized national guard units include a regimental shine gun company for Connecticut and other states. The action expands guard capabilities as part of a broader mobilization plan.
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Howat Sentenced to Jail for Contempt of Court
Alexander Howat, president of the Kansas coal miners, was sentenced to jail by Judge Andrew Curran of Crawford County District Court for contempt of court in Pittaburzh on April 8.
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British Attitude Threatens Diplomatic Action Over Germany
Berlin reports German troops moved back to the Ruhr bank after crossing the river while Duesseldorf fears a march into the cities. Paris notes Britain may press for enforcement of Versailles terms and a broader entente rebalancing with France urging united action and possible talks with Britain.
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Fares Increase Suspected as Public Utilities Ruling Redraws Zones
An apparent PUC move to standardize trolley zones to about one mile has raised fears of fare hikes for Bridgeport riders. The proposed zoning would enlarge the number of zones, potentially adding as much as three cents per ride in some cases. The Stratford avenue zone from city center is also expected to exceed one mile on measurement, triggering the extra three cent zone in certain instances.
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Smith after bigger game in police graft crusade
New York April 9 Assistant District Attorney Smith announced he has begun an investigation into tank accounts and stock transactions of five police officials. He said the probe targets a larger scheme than Inspector Dominick Heary and other indicted officers. Smith vowed the public will see why police and city officials attack him as he pursues a broader affair.
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Nurse Charged in Malden Patient's Death at Wellesley Sanitarium
Dedham Mass April 29 indictment of Margaret E Coumans of Newton a nurse for manslaughter in the death of Mrs Mary Lotz of Malden at a private sanitarium in Wellesley on Nov 10 1918. She is alleged to have administered a scalding bath that killed the patient.
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Final Debate on Resolution Moves to Senate Action
Washington reports the House aims to send the peace resolution to the Senate after completing action before adjournment. Debates featured broad participation with most members heard yesterday under a rigid rule. Adoption of the rule drew Democratic support as only one Republican opposed the majority.
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