Peace sentiment runs high in Ireland over treaty approval
Reports from Ireland indicate about ninety percent of southern inhabitants favor the peace treaty as Dail Eireann reconvenes in January. Debates pivot on potentially withdrawing opposition. In Belfast a clash with a patrol leaves one police officer wounded and a sniper killed, armored car enforcing order.
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London
A. P
Ireland
Dail Eireann
Dail
Morning Post
Eamon DeValera
the Times
County Clare
Council
DeValera
Clare
Daniel O'Connell
Charles Stewart Parnelle Land League
Lrom
de Valera
Jrepublican Army
Dublin
S Times
Erskine Childers
Arthur Griffith
Childers
Belfast
Consabulary
Marrowbone
Kiely Favored For City Treasurer’s Assistant Post
Miss Kiely, Democratic leader and former town clerk candidate, is expected to succeed William Chew as assistant to City Treasurer John H. Williams. The appointment, with a salary of 1800 dollars annually, will be made by Mayor Atwater before week’s end. Kiely rose in the party ranks after a strong campaign against Clarence FE Win and is seen as a key feminine force in the party. Williams favors her, and Atwater will weigh department heads’ wishes in the final choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanphine Kiely
Bridgeport
William Chew
John H. Williams
Witch
Atwater
Misa Kiely
Clarence FE
Williams
Custody Plea and Divorce Requests From City Court
In Superior court two petitions seek custody of a two year old with Robert J. Stevens asking a decree against Augusta Iir Koch Stevenson formerly of Bridgeport now unknown. The couple married June 30 1908 and contend desertion occurred March 4 1914. George J. Smith seeks divorce from Louise Howell Smith of Grove City Pa married March 22 1818 with desertion alleged August 15 1918 and custody of Cufford H. aged two. A separate item notes Thomas Greenvith of Westport arrested for drunkenness after purchasing liquor on Water street yesterday but shown repentant today.
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Querce
Robert J. Stevenson
Augusta Iir Koch Stevenson
Bridgeport
George J. Smith
Louise Howell Smith
Grove City
Smiths
Cufford H
Water Street
Thomas Greenvith
Westport
Rialto Theatre Fire Blame Lands on Officials
New Haven December 27 Coroner Ell Mix holds City Building Inspector Joseph E Austin Lawrence E Carroll manager of the theatre and Alfred S Black president of the Connecticut Theatres Corporation criminally responsible for nine deaths in the Rialto Theatre fire of November 27 The finding criticizes police for lax licensing and for allowing the prologue to be performed The fire origin is incense during the prologue The coroner faults building conditions and cites missing safety features including no asbestos curtain water curtain automatic sprinkler and other faults He absolves owners Farry A and Bertha B Leonard of blame and says state police failed to inspect sufficiently The coroner urges more frequent police inspections and notes the theatre operated without a license for much of 1921 while prologues were unlawful and censored by Frank Callahan Chief Smith questioned but not held criminally responsible.
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New Haven
Joseph E. Austin
Lawrence E. Carroll
Alfred S. Black
Connecticut Theatres Corporation
Rialto Theatre
Ell Mix
Philip T. Smith
Mix
Austin
Hialto Theatre
Saya
Joseph B. Austin
Connecticut Theatre Corporation
Lawrence EB. Carroll
Farry A
Bertha B. Leonard
Rialto
Frank Callahan
Former Times Reporter Weds Former Times Reporter
Announcement records the marriage of Miss Alice M. Retzenstein of Boston to Harold Kleinert Gainsburg of New York. The ceremony occurred in Boston on Christmas Eve before close friends. Gainsburg, a Harvard graduate and World War veteran, was a former Times political writer and is the son of Col. Harold K. Guinsburg Sr. of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Alice M. Retzenstein
Boston
Harold Kleinert Gainsburg
New York
Guinzburg
The
Times
Harold K. Guinsburg
West S6th Street
New York City
Harvard
Guingzburg
Emile Retsenstein
Alchemists Dream Of Synthetic Gold Sparks Debate
New York December 27 AP reports persistent rumors that a German scientist may have created synthetic gold. Skeptics and supporters weigh the feasibility with prominent academics from Cooper Union Yale and editors weighing implications for reparation payments and diamond production history.
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New York
A P
Wall Street
Horace G. Byers
Chemistry
Cooper Union
Irving Fisher
Yale
London
Germany
Dr. Byers
Sre Toedan
Knights
Black Art
Byers
Harrison B. Hows
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
Fisher
Dr. Hows
Increase in orders at Automatic Engine company hints revival
Engine firms Bullard plant and Automatic Machine company near full recovery as Automatic Engine company on East Washington avenue reports a clear rise in orders. The firm’s popular three cylinder “Bridgeport automatic” drives many Florida river boats and southern passenger craft, signaling renewed prosperity for local industry in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullard
Brass Shop
American Fabric Company
Automatic Engine Company
Washington Avenue
Automatic Machine Company
Automatic Company
Florida
Bridgeport Automatic
South
Too Poor to Marry Both Take Poison
Palmaica New Jersey December 27 a young couple died in a suicide pact after drinking poison. The girl identified as Miss Rist died at home. her eighteen year old sweetheart Thomas Brandy died minutes later in a hospital. Police say the girl had told him she could not endure life. The tragedy followed a plan to avoid spoiling Christmas.
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Palmaica
N. J
Pone
Mi Rist
Thomas Brandy
Loe ‘Turner
Poilen Partment
Veness Serves as Acting Mayor of Extegepert Today
President Alfred J. Veness of the Board of Aldermen acts as mayor of Extegepert in Mayor Fred Atwater’s absence. Atwater is in New York for five days, delaying his return and leaving Veness in executive duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred J. Veness
Board of Aldermen
Birthplace Of Bronx Cocktail Sold For $10
The Bronx saloon believed to be the origin of the famed Bronx cocktail was sold for $10, transferring the right title, interest and good will of the establishment. Peter Sellers, former owner, telegraphed Congressman Volstead about the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bronx
Peter Sellers
Congressman Volstead
Firemen Hurt When Thrown From Ladder
Firefighters Clifford Bright and James Donnelly of Engine No. 1 were injured early Sunday when a hose line caused them to be hurled from a ladder during a fire at Mrs. M. Bennett’s home on Fremont Street. Donnelly returned to duty. Bright likely out two weeks. Damages estimated at $900.
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Clifford Bright
James Donnelly
M. Bennett
Fremont Street
Donnelly
Bright
Bennett
Fremen
Fright
Sues Manager For Robt. Barrows' Death
Robert R. Barrow Jr. administrator of Robert R. Barrow’s estate sues Frederick L. Mills of the F L Mills company for $10,000 in superior court over a collision that killed Barrow after a November 2 accident in Trumbull. Elizabeth Brady operated the car under John L. Kelly’s charge. Also notes John W. Colbert fined $10 for breach of the peace after complaints of a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick L. Mills
F. L. Mills Company
Studebaker Co
Robert R. Barrow, Jr
Trumbull
Robert R. Barrow
St Vincent's Hospital
John L. Kelly
Elizabeth Brady
U S Plans Big Brother Role For Haiti Policy Stated In Senate Report
Washington December 27 The United States seeks a new international principle equating itself to a guardian over Haiti and Santo Domingo to install modern governments and open markets. A Senate committee after meeting with Hughes and Denby backed sending an American high commissioner to Haiti and ratification by Congress. Also noted were a juvenile courtroom construction and probate matters plus warrant returns from a saloon probe.
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L. A. Farnswoth
Washington
United States
Senate
Island Republic
Hughes
Navy
Denby
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Congress
Condition Critical in Norwalk Murder Case
Lagos Nagy of Norwalk remains in critical condition at St. Vincent's hospital after shooting his wife and then wounding himself. Sheriff Simeon Pease says there are no confirmed insanity signs, despite reports from Norwalk. A coroner's inquest led to Nagy being held for murder. X rays showed the bullet in his head as doctors monitor for complications and possible insanity.
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Norwalk Hospital
John J. Phelan
Norwalk
Mumier
North Avenue
See Etone
St Vincent’s Hospi
John H. Finnegan
Ee Demie
Sheriff Pease
Finnegan
No Arrests at Casino Fight Ends in Scuffle
Two men clashed inside a casino on Btate Street Saturday evening as off duty guards and regular officers broke up the fracas without making arrests. Police said they learned little about the quarrel and noted no special efforts to monitor the venue beyond routine oversight by hired staff and security.
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Btate
Jesus Police
May Take Years for Decision In Abeyance at Washington
Foreign visitors fear a lengthy stay as Washington conference is delayed over submarine issues. France resists new directives while Britain and Japan await instructions for their delegations. Naval talks stall amid questions on ting and the 21 demands, with Siberia and other topics unsettled.
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Washington
Pastis
Tranca
Hughes
Aecona
Ewing
Washinuston
Naval Committee
Reily
Beach
Tapness
Ting
Siberia
Lenine Predicts Recognition For Russia
Lenin foresees Soviet Russia accepted by world powers and ready for peace talks while warning against excessive concessions to avoid war He cites Washington Europe conferences and American aid as factors shaping recognition and western capital and Russian raw materials as mutual needs Debs plans world tour after prison release and hints at a 1924 presidential run with support from workers and ex service men
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I. N
Moscow
Dee
Russia
Nicholai Lenine
Rus
Washington
Europe
Germany
Lenine
America
Socialis
Atlanta
Debs St
Releas
Harding
Tie
United States
Marvin Gales Sperry
Soldiers and Sailors Legion
Sperry
Debs
Pelletier Trial Opens Today in Supreme Court
Boston December 27 Chief Justice Rugg presided as Pelletier faces malfeasance charges. District Attorney Josep Hellerta seeks trial by jury or legislature and to file exceptions to court rulings. Pelletier requests to add former Kansas Attorney General Louisa C Hoyle to his defense as a small crowd witnesses the opening proceedings.
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Boston
Rugg
Supreme Judicial Court
Josep Hellerta
James A. Reed
Missouri
Pelletier
Reid
Stamp Sale Surges Beyond 1920 Figures in Christmas Rush
Postmaster Charles F. Greene reports Christmas stamp sales exceed last year by 2005.58 dollars. December 16 to 24 1920 sales totaled 26852.58, while this period brings 28452.14. 1920 annual sales reached 657163.00 with 1921 to date at 440695.88. 6577.12 more must be sold in five days to match 1920.
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Charles F. Greene
State Policeman Arrests Kohn For Auto Theft
Aaron Kohn, a local auto supply man, was arrested by State Police Sergeant Frank Virot on a theft charge tied to a $3,000 automobile. He had claimed purchase from David Rosenberg. The case follows an ongoing roundup of suspected auto thieves and will go before the local court Wednesday along with two other defendants from the same city.
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Ecoida
Samuel M. Gartick
Berkie Avenue
Timko
Timiso
See
Oseche
Slovakia
Bridgeport
Cpbichery Hope
South
Norwalk
Conn
Aaron Kohn
Frank Virot
Kohn
Jacob Sertine
William T. Smith
David Rosenberg
Bertino
Smith
Tax Bills Held Over Unknown Addresses
More than 1,000 special tax bills are in limbo in Tex Collector Howard Drew's cities due to unknown addresses. Property owners must claim their bills in collector offices. unresolved bills hinder revenue and tallies suggest a substantial tax amount.
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Howard Drew
Colleetors
Driving At Rate Of 85 Miles When Child Was Struck
A motorcycle driven by John Lucas and traveling at about 20 to 35 mph struck 12 year old Olga Stutter near Burr Road. Olga, standing near a cart, suffered injuries and died later at St Vincent’s Hospital. The driver faced a hearing and was arrested during the proceedings.
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John Lucas
Morehouse Street
Hite
Olga Stutter
Burr Read
Beford
John J. Phelan
William Staller
Armene
Vincents Hospital
Daor
Merning
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Gene Debs
Erin
Miss Kiely
Chew
Maurice Weiner
Sman Avenue
Weiner
Engine Company
Veness
Sues
Robt
Barrows
Bpcame Boisthrots
John W. Colbert
Golden Rod Avenue
U.S
Republic
NEW Juvenile Court
OPSNS
Police Headquarters
John McMullen
Superior Court
Frank McMullen
Patrick Finansgan
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