America Champion of Right Urges Use of Coal Chute
A City National Bank fireman Alex Johnson died in the boiler room of the bank building. The body was dragged to the sidewalk through a coal chute after ambulance crews struggled to remove it. Police did not assist. medical examiner ruled natural causes.
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City National Bank
PB. J. Burns
Patsy O'Connell
Alex Johnson
Johnson
Tream
Bank
Monthe Bank Buildigs
Ood Deatth
George Zumatag
Investieate
Bottera
Zumatag
Man chooses jail over marriage in City Court
Joseph Waiss of 93 Alfred Street faced a City Court choice between marrying Elsie Krizan, with whom he had lived, or four months in jail. He opted for jail, awaiting repentance and potential marriage. Krizan alleged Waiss struck her eye. Waiss had just lost his job and cited high living costs as factors.
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Joseph Waiss
Alfred Street
Elsie Krizan
Faisa
Wilson's Message On Domestic Affairs Delivered To Congress
President Wilson's last message to Congress emphasizes domestic economy and budget reform while reaffirming democracy as the world’s model. He omits mention of the League of Nations, cites taxation revision, Philippines independence, and stronger government economy, with the nation urged to lead in right and justice worldwide.
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Congress
League of Nations
United States
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Philippines
America
State of the Union
Abraham Lincoln
Fathers of the Republic
Germany
Woman's murder charge changed after fatal shooting
Mrs Vic to Fribourg had first degree murder charges dropped to manslaughter in Milford City Court after she shot Udolt Meunier at 3 160 Railroad Avenue. Coroner findings cited criminal negligence with a revolver. Meunier in a dying police statement said she shot him on purpose. Four Milford men and a Bridgeport youth were arrested for auto theft and a Bas meters robbery. cases may settle out of court. A Milford driver P Giinack faces Milford Town Court for reckless driving after his truck struck a car, snapping a telephone pole and interrupting wires.
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Vic
Rovia
Fribourg
Udolt Meuntor
Railroad Avenue
John J. Phelan
Mra Friboure
Meunier
Milford
Bridgeport
James Deolan
William Sherwood
Elmer Pettis
Gerald Monument
John Street
Brilaopert
Kate Carty
Myrtle Beach
Teleghapi
P. Giinack
Tow's
Marsins
Gimack
William Loan
Coan
Plan To Jam Law Stopping Immigration
Washington reporters describe Republican leaders in the House preparing to push through the Johnson Bill to suspend all immigration for two years. Rep Siegel and Rep Sabath urged organized opposition, arguing the plan targets Jewish immigration from Europe while Pacific coast members seek a clause excluding Japanese entrants.
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Washington
Jeaders
House
Johnson
Sabath
Pacific Coast
New Haven Plans MacSwiney Council Meeting
MacSwiney Council of New Haven, tasked by President Dec Valera to pursue recognition of the Irish Republic in Connecticut, plans to organize the city. A preliminary meeting will be held next week followed by a monster mass meeting. Also noted is a mass meeting at Park Theatre and a paint bill lawsuit in Superior Court. Gottfried & Chabot sue Harris Lapides and others for 6000 dollars over work on radiants at Main and Bank streets in Bridgeport.
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MacSwiney Council
Dec Valera
American Association For Ecognition
Connecticut
New Haven
Park Theatre
Gottfried & Chabot
New York City
Superior Court
Harris Lapides
David Fever
Samuel Susman
Benjamin W. Brownstein
Bridgeport
Pat Ott
Radints
Main and
Bank Streets
Tridgeport
City Spending Blamed For Slackening Trade
Bridgeport merchants speak on business conditions amid a cautious mood. Dillon of Main Street reports better year-to-date sales than last year, aided by price reductions to spur demand. He notes consumer delays over expected price drops and explains how fear of prices falling further dampens purchases and disrupts the supply chain from manufacturer to consumer.
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Timesman
Bridgeport
EL HL
Dillon
Milfinery
Main Street
Will of Michael J Jordan Leaves Estate to Three Relatives
Judge sets December 14 for will probate hearing. The Florida operator's estate valued near 250000 goes majorly to Agnes Boyle Anna Boyle and Hattie Murray with a life income to wife Fanny Jordan. Relatives receive small bequests of 2 dollars each and a trust governs earnings during the wife's life.
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Michael J. Jordan
Florida
Agnes C. Boyle
John and
Margaret Boyle
Anna Boyle
Hattie F. Murray
Fanny Jordan
John Z. Jordan
Main Street
Bridgeport
Catherine M. Foley
Huntington Street
Hartford
Maurice H. Foley
Miss Foley
Catherine Foley
James A. Marr
Agnes C. Hoyle
Anne Lsegle
Jordan
Hattie I. Murray
Anna Adams
Paul Miller
Nott Murder Case Prompts Court Docket Delays
An unusual docket at Norwalk opens with Judge George Hinman presiding at a special term. The Nott murder case dominates the session as jurors are summoned for Wednesday. Also listed are 52 prisoners held or bound for trial with 27 from Bridgeport.
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George FE. Hinman
Norwalk
Criminal Court
Nott
Hinman
M. J
St. James’ Church
Strat- Thare
Bekdgeport
Bay State Women Vote in Municipal Elections
Boston voters in 12 cities cast ballots in municipal elections marking the first time women voted for all offices. A woman ran for alderman in Springfield and another for assessor in Cambridge. The vote occurred despite Volstead Act enforcement, as cities conducted their annual local options.
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Boston
Springfield
Cambridge
Who Is She A Female Professional In A Traditional Field
A reader puzzle in The Times asks to identify a professional woman described as grounded in a recognized occupation. The first correct entrant wins 1.00, with Edward Reiling the early first responder and Loretta Campana among the early contestants.
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Levasier
Fairfield Avenue
Edward Reiling
Loretta Campana
Myrtle Avenue
Missing Girl Found in Phila
Mary Shubona 18 of 262 Newfield Avenue who vanished from Bridgeport last August is in Philadelphia police custody and will be returned in a few days. She may aid locating Mary Solazzi of Hallett Street who also left home with her. Both worked at UMC plant. George Elias, 18, was reported by New York police recently. John K. Moore of Bridgeport and Abraham Slavin of Kiefer Street remain unlocated.
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Mary Shubona
Newfield Avenue
Philadelphia
Bureau of Missing Persons
Wilkes-Barre
Bridgeport
Miss Shabona
Mary Solazzi
Hallett Street
Kiefer Street
Moore
Bridgeport High School
Mayor appoints aldermen to key council committees
Mayor Wilson named the important committees on streets and sidewalks sewers claims fire and ordinances with loyal aldermen while giving the less critical panels to opponents. The list includes Ways and Means Fire Streets and Sidewalks Sewers Claims Tamps Printing Unfinished Business Harbor Improvements Ordinances Miscellaneous Rules Memorial Day with named aldermen for each panel.
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Common Council
Wilson
Stone
McCormick
R. A. Brown
Moore
Blackham
Connor
Sanford
D'Elia
Caldwell
Bryant
Martin
Ready
Kisco
Higbert
Reynolds
D’elia
Beers
Price
Baker
Lyons
W. H. Brown
Reichert
Hamilton
Knapp
Risco
Kochisa D'Elia
Renchy
Foes of Broad Street See Hard Fight Ahead
Mayor Wilson's maneuvering to keep the school bond and Broad street extension issues separate at the Board of Aldermen meeting stirred fears opponents would still face a tough battle. The Mayors confident handling impressed some observers as the confrontation seemed postponed for the moment. (Continued on Page 16.) December 7 South Norwalk.
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Broad Street
Wilson
Board of Aldermen
Bridgeport
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Lesbia Street
Joseph Brender
Stefanski
Steve Danscak
Maplewood Avenue
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Lesbia Court
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David Cotter
Andrew Nazey
Willard Street
MAC Swiney Council
E. H. Dillon Aon
Prince of Wales
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Denmark
England
Prince of Waldemar of
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Frank L. Wilder
Herman Undsderfer
BAY State
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South
George H. Vosburgh
Dominic Incerto
Fred Gebo
Joseph Senese
Nquor
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Gebo
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