Case stirs Connecticut interest in directors liability
A New York judge will hear the Adame suit involving directors of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad overseeing alleged waste of 150 million dollars. Plaintiffs accuse misused funds including 5 million in banker commissions and 3 million for control of legislatures, seeking accountability under federal statutes. The trial could set precedent on director responsibility and corporate governance.
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Tough
New York
Connecticut
New E
New York, New Maven and Hartford Railroad
Adame
Ana
William Rockefeller
Charles M. Pratt
Lewis Cass Ledyard
J. F. Morgan
H. Mek. Twombly
Harold Norris
National Surety Company
Lst
Ana Mabre
Conference in Marion Fails to Produce Immediate League Solution
A New York correspondent from Marion reports the best minds conference will not yield an immediate League of Nations plan. President-elect Harding may delay any League action post inauguration, prioritizing domestic issues and a tariff bill. Verdun Bayonet Trench monument dedication noted as silent wartime memorial.
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George F. Rand
Buffalo
England
Hugh C. Wallace
France
Millerand
Verdun
Marion
New York
League of Nations
Harding
Bulgaria
United States
Condition of American Schools Underscores Teacher Shortage
The Federal Commissioner of Education P. P. Claxton warns that three to four hundred thousand children lacked schooling last year due to teacher shortages. He estimates a demand for 150 thousand new teachers with at most 30 thousand prepared, while over half of 350 thousand teachers are underprepared. One fifth of high school teachers seek other work, and only about 9 thousand eligibles remain. The piece urges raising salaries to restore teaching’s appeal and improve standards.
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Federal Commissioner of Education
P. P. Claxton
Nnion
Justin
New Western Union Telegrap h Adds FourthMessage Channel
Editorial notes report Western Union has unveiled a multiplex telegraph printing machine that transmits four messages simultaneously on one wire. Demonstrations linked New York and Seattle, claiming the first across the continent of its kind.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
New York
Seattle
Washington
Clergy Gather for Memorial Luncheon at Stratfield
A large clergy delegation including out of town visitors attended a memorial luncheon at the Stratfield honoring a late pastor. Noted priests from Newark Stamford Hartford and New Haven joined in a service reflecting on his life and sacrifice.
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Stratfield
Pom
Stamford Conn
D. L. Meriden
I.A. Doherty
Potrington
J. Kennedy
Bethel
E. Plannery
Waterbury
J.V. EB. Bellinger
Hartford
T. F. Lynch
Ansonia
W. J. Blake
Fairfield
G ¥. Sinnott
Newtown
J. Walsh
Norwalk
M. F. McAuliffe
EB. B. Cryne
Sterbury
D. J. O'Connor
New Oiford
J. Gynet
C. P. Teu- Mage
J. J. Fitzgerald
J. F. Barrett
L. Morrison
Naugatuck
D. B. Coyle
New York
T. L. Sullivan
Portchester
J. J. Duggan
Westort
J. J. Egan
J. Fitzgerald
Westerly
T. F. Mundy
T J. Sullivan
North Haven
J McCormick
J. A. Dignan
South Norwalk
J. J. Dargan
W. ©. Casey
M. J. Regen
Meriden
J. H. Seiferman
Jewett City
Easthampton
J. H. Fitzmaurice
F. J. Mur
Greenwich
Fathers Traynor
Stary's Moore
Sacred Heart
Lynch
Inventions and wage talks stir early 20th century labor views
A Boston conference forecasts a 22.5 percent wage drop affecting about 300000 textile operatives, aiming to revive industry by lowering prices. Reginald Holton proposes sending water and coal via fourteen inch pipes from Scranton to New York to relieve coal shortages, potentially delivering seven million tons yearly. Western Union plans charge for telegrams, affecting senators and congressmen. Senator Johnson pushes for national presidential primaries, urging direct popular nomination. Labor Board takes jurisdiction over union workers against Norfolk & Western Railroad Roanoke case.
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New York
Reginald Holton
Scranton
Labor Board
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Roanoke
Requiem Mass for Father Smith Led by Diocesan Clergy
Rt Rev Msgr Thomas Duggan assisted by Rev James Nihil and Rev Richard Carroll conduct a solemn funeral for Father Smith. The service features a 40 voice choir and offertory pieces by Mrs W Monaghan and others, highlighting his devotion to building a spiritual parish temple.
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Msgr
Thomas
Wm. Monaghan
Waterbury
P. A. Bowe
M. J. Daly
Thomas Downey
Margaret Donahue
Joseph Clabby
James Donahue
PB. J. Bowe
Fenton Cittos
M. Daly
Chidwick
Father Smith
Blessed Sacrament
Father Chidwick
God
Thidwick
Canfield Home Burglarized. $1,600 Loss Reported
A. H. Canfield on Sachem Road reported burglars entered through a back door last night and stole silverware and furs valued at $1,000, plus two coats from Mr Canfield and one from Mrs Canfield. No suspects and the back door left unlocked, police have no clues yet.
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A. H. Canfield
Sachem Road
Canfield
Holls
Cloth Thieves Held In 10000 Bond Each
Raymond C. Valentine and Alexander Newman of New Haven were arraigned in Meriden Police Court on burglary theft and conspiracy charges for stealing 4000 worth of wool cloth from Joseph Grenon’s tailor shop. Both were held in 10000 bonds each until Thursday.
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Meriden
Raymond C. Valentine
Alexander Newman
New Haven
Joseph Grenon
Mancini Trial Opens Amid Plea Change Possibility
Joseph Mancini charged with murder in the first degree for the Frank Lanetti slaying faced trial in the superior court before Judge George Hinman. Indications suggested he might plead guilty to a lesser offense to avoid a lengthy jury trial. Keeler opened a special term with sixty uncontested divorce suits on the docket and multiple cases set for Wednesday and Thursday.
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Joseph Mancini
Franklanetti
George Hinman
Mancini
John E. Keeler
Superior Court
Pact to cut Navy builds sought by Senate
Senate pillar Senator Borah introduced a resolution urging the president to begin negotiations with Great Britain and Japan to cut naval building programs by 50 percent for the next five years. It states Congress would back such a reduction if an agreement is reached and claims Britain and Japan have navies large enough to demand attention.
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Washington
Great Britain
Japan
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Congress
United States
Reorganization of Petroleum Department Begun
Dec 14 marked forecast of a complete reorganization as Senor Casillas chief of the department was asked to resign. His aides Vasquez Schaffini and Joaquin Santelis were also urged to resign amid irregularities in granting concessions for oil lands.
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Alli!es
Senor Casillas
Vasquez Schaffini
Joaquin Santelis
Dudley Named Yale Mechanics Engineering Professor
Samuel W. Dudley, now chief engineer of the Westinghouse Airbrake Co, has been chosen professor of mechanics engineering on the Strathcona Foundation of the Yale corporation. Local bakers cut large loaf prices from 18 to 16 cents. Greek government circles report negotiations to secure a loan in the United States, per Central News dispatch from Athens.
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United States
Western Union Telegraph Company
Samuel
Washington
Telegraph Company
Congress
New Haven, Conn
Samuel W. Dudley
Westinghouse Airbrake Company
Strathcona Foundation
Yale Corporation
New Britain, Conn
London
Athens
Fancy Challis Colorful Fabrics For Sale In Regular Sizes
Colorful fabric line offers gray brown purple green and taupe with black. Sold in regular sizes, 36 inches wide. Price listed as 73c. Customers encouraged to view the selection.
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