Japan Accepts Hughes Naval Ratio Amid Diplomatic Victory
Washington reports Japan will accept the 5-5-3 capital ship ratio in the Washington naval talks. A high Japanese official says acceptance will be a "Japanese sacrifice" for world peace, though formal rejection precedes voluntary compliance. The AS OENG group pushes the plan, while Japan weighs national safety against broader arms limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Webster K. Nolan
Washington
Japan
International
AS Oeng
Shemselves
Receiver Granted Payment to Appraisers in Stratford
In a short Superior Court session Judge Frank D. Haines granted receiver Ivan L. Morehouss permission to pay $200 to each appraiser who inspected the Stratford plant. Also approved was attorney J. Moss Ives authority to buy two safety cars from the Worcester car company for use on Connecticut lines. A divorce defense motion for Alfred W. Church versus Elsie Church was postponed for a week. A report on a custody modification by Paul B. Chapman was also put over for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan L. Morehouss
Stratford
Leslie Leads Company, Inc
Lefors
Frank D. Haines
J. Moss Ives
Danbury
Deanbury & Rothel Street Rathways Company
Y Wason Car Company
Worcester
Maas
Connecticut Company
Alfred W. Church
Elsie Church
Beth Greenwich
Decres
Paul 8. Chapman
Unis City
Kate Barbourapman
Wilton
Chapman
Typhus Sweeps Through Russia
Typhus sweeps Russia with rising violence across Odessa Maltu Turkestan and Volga regions as famine worsens. Moscow hospitals report over 2000 cases. American Relief Administration official Walter L Bell in Ufa district and Dr. Henry Lecughes warn death rates will be very high due to malnourished peasants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Odessa
Maltu
Turkestan
Volta
Walter L. Bell
American Relief Administration
Ufa
Imml
Henry Lecughes
Relief Administration
Found Bottle In Man's Coat Pocket Charge Sparked Liquor Case
Ewmen Savich and his brother Efin were arrested on liquor law violations after a bottle of hover was found in Savich’s overcoat at 500 Hallett Street. Police testified to frequent complaints as women and girls were seen leaving the Savich saloon intoxicated. Efin received 200 dollars in fines and a suspended 20 day jail term on two counts while Ewmen was fined 100 dollars with a 10 day suspended sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewmen Savich
Atlantic Street
Hallett Street
Ewmen
Efin
Savich
No More Bodies Found In Rialto
New Haven Conn December 2 no more bodies are in the Rialto theatre ruins after a fire panic last Sunday night. Firemen completed the search of the debris and recovered a considerable quantity of money and valuables. Injured victims remained in critical condition with no deaths reported at noon as Coroner Mix continued his probe likely into next week.
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New Haven
Conn
Rialto Theatre
Debra
Mix
Arbuckle fate likely by midnight in manslaughter trial
San Francisco December 2 Roscoe Patty Arbuckle faces a jury verdict by midnight after eleven eyewitnesses testified in the Virgina Rappe death case. The panel of seven men and five women will retire before six this evening to deliberate on the manslaughter charge arising from a Labor Day party at a local hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Roscoe
Patty’ Arbuckle
Virginis Rappe
Better Terms For Irish Delegates Targeting Dublin Cabinet Debate
London dispatch reports Britain's latest settlement terms for the Irish question were handed to Sinn Fein delegates for consideration by the Dail cabinet in Dublin. The plan concedes unity from the start and outlines a boundary commission if Ulster chooses to leave, while Sinn Fein officials hesitated to commit and prepared for a Dublin decision. Arthur Griffith and George Gavan Duffy left London for Dublin, with Michael Collins and Eamon Duggan due to travel tonight. the cabinet is to decide and inform Lloyd George soon.
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London
Dal Eireann
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Hister
Boundary Commission
Ulster
South Ireland
Dail Eireann
Arthur Grifith
George Gavan Duffey
Michael Collins
Eamon J. Duggan
Sinn Penn
Dail
Morse Willing To Return To U S At Once
Charles W Morse American ship builder and financier arrived at Havre on the Paris from New York and said he is ready to return to the United States by the next returning steamer He told the Havre correspondent he has wired the U S District Attorney and will go back at once French police awaiting instruction from the Secret Service were to arrest him when he lands but no American warship is in port to intercept him and officials note timing uncertainty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Des
Charles W. Morse
Havre
Paris
State Department
A. P
Mner
New York
United States
America
Mr. Morse
Secret Service
French
Ministry of Interior
Uner
Paria
Atlante
Mediterranean
Firemen Stationed In All Bridgeport Theatres
Firemen have been on duty in every theatre and moving picture house in Bridgeport since Wednesday to enforce fire prevention rules. Chief Daniel H. Johnson ordered the inspection program after Sunday’s Rialto theatre fire and the Bureau of Fire Prevention conducts regular monthly checks as part of public protection.
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Daniel H. Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
New Haven
Bridgeport
Johnson
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Police Show Efficiency at Bridgeport Trust Company Burglary
The Bridgeport police demonstrated rapid response to a bank burglary alarm at Bridgeport Trust Company. The siren rang at 11 o clock and officers arrived within ten seconds from Nig pom at State and Mafnetredis. In under a minute, four more joined, and by three minutes fourteen officers including traffic squad and detectives were on scene ready for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Trust Company
Planagan
Nig Pom
State
Mafnetredis
No one blamed in Underwood death in Norwalk crash
Coroner John J. Phelan announced that 68 year old Alvah L. Underwood died from an accident with no criminal responsibility assigned to anyone. His wife remained hospitalized in serious condition after they were struck by a car in Norwalk on Thanksgiving day while nearing a trolley. Underwood died November 27 from internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvah L. Underwood
New Haven
John J. Phelan
Underwood
Norwalk
The Times Corrects Impression On Tax Audit Story
The Times clarifies yesterday's report on the audit of former Tax Collector Howard F. Smith, saying the piece was not meant to demean Mr. Smith but to illustrate the back taxes under ex Mayor Wilson and the tangled accounts for which Auditor Keating was asked. Premier Coming to United States for Armaments Conference. Lattile and Emiech arraigned for driving without proper rights, with Sartile’s case nolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Howard F. Smith
Smith
Wilson
Keating
Biagio Lattile
Hollister Avenue
Walter Emiech
Lafayette Street
Sattile
Mayor Says He Will Appoint Only The Fit To Office
London reports discuss a potential Lloyd George resignation and the chance for a Tory government. If Sinn Fein rejects peace proposals and talks fail, the premier may retire next week and King George could invite A Bonar Law to form a new cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd-George
Sinn
Democrats Will Use Fitness For Office Appointments
Mayor Tred Atwater vows to appoint only fit candidates to city offices regardless of party. He pledges nonpartisan governance for two years, choosing the most capable individuals to run Bridgeport, emphasizing businesslike administration over politics. He rules out unqualified politicians and signals selective changes at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tred Atwater
Bridgeport
Liquor Valued at 25000 Found at 85 Hewitt Street
Federal agents investigate a large liquor cache found by Bridgeport police at 85 87 Hewitt Street owner Edward Deligibus. 20 barrels wine 20 kegs wine numerous cases champagne two barrels whiskey two barrels alcohol seized under seal while tax receipt validity is checked. Deligibus may face arrest if papers prove illegal sale or possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Deligibus
Hewitt Street
Federal
Hewitt Treet House
Second Precinct
Bridgeport
Debellus
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Deligibus
Hertford
Internal Revenue Department
Detigibus
Prohibion
Stremlau
Hartford
Defer Action In Case of T F McAuliffe
Thomas F McAuliffe former Federal prohibition enforcement chief will not be tried in state court on bribery charges from Gardini and Richardson while serving as a Federal officer. Judge Edward S Thomas deferred ruling until December 7 when the U S grand jury will convene in Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Thomas F. McAuliffe
Charles Gardini
Andrew J Richardson
New Britain
Edwin S. Thomas
United States Court
McAuliffe
Hugh F. Alcorn
Hartford County
Thomas
Hartford
Federal Grand Jury
Foreclosure Alleges Balance of 1300 In Suit
Edward T. Parker of Lockport, N Y, sues Harriett R. Carter in Superior Court over a property between Read and Cowles streets. The suit cites a note written in 1912 by John J. McFarland, loan from Burr & Knapp bank, now alleging a balance of 1300 after payments and interest during the bank’s failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr & Knapp Bank
Superior Court
Edward T. Parker
Locksport
Harriett R. Carter
Les
Read
Cowles
John J. McFarland
William B. Rice
Howard T. Parker
Nine arrested for parking violations released in city court
Nine individuals snapped up on a city street parking offense were released today after posting $1 each in City Court. Among those taken into custody was County Game Warden Wilbur Smith of Norwood, listed among the arrestees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Smith
Nor
Inspection Of Theatres Proceeding
The Fire Department places a fireman in each Bridgeport theatre as city inspectors continue the theatre review. The Chamber of Commerce and New England Insurance Exchange provide guidance on safety standards including fireproof curtains testing and proper egress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
New England Insurance Exchange
Illuminating Company
Board of Fire Comissioners
Judge Kellogg Rules on Duff Versus Husted Case
Judge John P. Kellogg heard arguments in a special session on a motion to set aside the verdict in the Duff administrator versus Husted Greenwich case. The matter, tried twice in just over a year and once before the Supreme court, saw a recent verdict for the defendant and a ruling reserved on the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
John P. Kellogg
James F. Duff
John Augustus Husted
Greenwich
Supreme Court
J. O. Benjamin Granted Divorce This Morning
James O. Benjamin of Norwalk was granted a divorce from Eliza Tate Ferris Benjamin, now said to reside in Stamford. The suit alleged bigamy and noted no custody for the minor child. Benjamin claimed he learned his wife’s real name was Stephens, her first husband’s name, still living, from whom she has not obtained a divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Benjamin
Norwalk
Eliza Tate Ferris Benjamin
Stamford
Cas
Stephens
ELEY SEEKS DAMAGES OVER FALSE REPRESENTATIONS
Frederick H. Seeley of Bridgeport sues Walter M. Spring of New Haven for 2500 dollars claiming false representation about a 2050 loan on February 1 to fund timber cutting in Maine for a supposed order from Diamond Match Company. Seeley asserts Spring had no Maine timber holdings no 70 dollar deposit and no Diamond Match order.
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Frederick H. Seeley
Bridgeport
Walter M. Spring
New Haven
Spring
Maine
Diamond Match Company
Lesley
Maine Timber
City Attorney rules pay for school board staff
City Attorney Comley holds that teacher salaries totaling 87 978 03 signed by Webster and Williams must be paid while quo warranto proceedings decide legal status. He recognizes de facto officers Webster and Cutting and allows payment of checks signed by them until a court settles official rights.
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Comley
Williams
William R. Webster
Board of Education
Webster
Cutting
McGovern
Mrs Helen Drexler Accused Of Collecting Government Checks
Federal authorities contend Helen Drexler of Waukegan Illinois married at least 12 Army or Navy veterans, divorced none, and collected about 3400 monthly from government allotments for three years. She is described as the champion collector of the entitlement program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Helen Drexler
Waukegan
Ill
New Hospital Board Elects New Staff At Annual Meeting
Sumner Simpson was named president at the annual meeting of the hospital directors. Elected officers include Norman S Catlin honorary vice president Walter B Lashar vice president DeVer H Warner second vice president A E B Lavery secretary and R W Cogswell treasurer. Lashar chairs the executive committee alongside Simpson Hincks Werner Lavery Wheeler and Cogswell. Finance committee members are Hincks Sanford Hawley and others. Directors for next year include Armstrong Ashman Bishop Bryant Burritt Burnham Cogwell Catlin Day Gregory Hawley Hincks Klein Laghar Lavery MacDonald MacKenzie Miller Otis Pullman Rhodes Sanford Severns Simpson Senior Spencer Strong Vincent Warner Nerner Wheeler Wolfe. Medical staff announced later.
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Ag Biases Vs. Hospital
Yesvordeyoon
Summéer Simpson
Offi
Norman S Catlin
Walter B. Lashar
DeVer H. Warner
A. E B. Lavery
R. W. Cogswell
DeVer H. Werner
Sumner Simpson
R. S. Hincks
Seern
A. H. Lavery
Dwight C. Wheeler
R. & Hincks
C. G. Sanford
J. Hawley
Horace B. Merwin
Sudicer
Airs
C. H. Armstrong
B. I Ashman
Henry A. Bishop
Waldo C. Bryant
A. W. Burritt
Wiliam B. Burnham
al Wi
Cogeweil
Catlin
David
Day
James B. Gregory
M. Hawley
Hincks
J. B. Kiein
W. B. Laghar
A. EB. Lavery
A. B. MacDonald
A. H. MacKenzie
Frank Miller
J. M. Otis
J. Mf. Pullman
Pred Rhodes
W. E. Severns
Samuel P. Senior
W. B. Spencer
F A. Strong
A. B. Vincent
L. T. Warner
Edmund 5. Wolfe
Woman's screams chase burglars in attempted home theft
Anita Bufford of 84 Maple Street awoke to a man robbing her bedroom. She screamed, the burglar fled through a window and escaped. Police have been notified for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Bufford
Maple Street
Tennis Club Foreclosure and Possession Action
Louise Noll and attorney Carl Foster lead a foreclosure suit against Newfield Tennis Club over Eagle Street land pledged to secure a $600 note dated February 16, 1904. The mortgage originated with Gregor Noll, deceased, and the case names many club members as defendants. A separate suit in Superior Court seeks $750 damages for Kitty B. Leeper of East Haven, alleging Henry P. Leeper was struck by a recklessly driven automobile on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Noll
Carl Foster
Magdalen Noll
Eagle Street
Newfield Tennis Club
Mort
Gregor 2Woll
James J. Devitt
Darien
Kity B. Leeper
East Haven
Henry P. Leeper
Leeper
Interpreters Warned to Appear at Court Openings
Judge Arthur M. Comley warned all three police court interpreters to be present at the opening of court each day to retain their jobs. They are paid under a fee system and receive no steady daily salary. Regular court duties are sometimes light, making the side role in court secondary to other work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Comley Tealling
Woman Pleads Guilty to Making Liquor for Sale
Mrs. Josephine Matkowstas of 209 Hallam Street pleaded guilty in City Court to manufacturing liquor with intent to sell. Judge Arthur M. Comley placed her on six months probation after warning of possible jail if the offense recurred. she was arrested yesterday by local police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Mat~kowstas
Hallam Street
Arthur M. Comley
Matkowstas
Fire at New Haven Rubber Factory Damages 200000
A night blaze at the Seamless Rubber plant on Hallock Avenue spread to the sixth story before being confined by firefighters and sprinklers. Damage is estimated at 200000 with two workers and two firemen slightly injured. The plant operates on a night shift leaving thousands of workers displaced.
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New Haven
Conn
Seamless Rubber Company
Hallock Avenue
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