France seeks large navy to defend 15000 mile coastline
Paris reports the French government open to discuss submarine status and regulation amid naval arms talks. France notes a 15000 mile coastline to defend, contrasting with the United States 31000 mile fringe, as Britain and others weigh Root proposal limits on submarines against merchant ships.
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Paris
APS
France
United States
Alaska
Washington
A. P
Italy
Japan
Naval Committee of
Great Britain
World flight record holder Edward Stinson breaks endurance mark
Edward Stinson and Lloyd Bertaud set a new world continuous flight record at Mineola New York, flying a monoplane for 26 hours 19 minutes 85 seconds. They started at Roosevelt Field and faced zero degree winds and snow, stripping weight and relying on exhaust heat for warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
N. X
A. P
Edward Stinson
France
Lucien Boussoutrat
Jean Bernard
Stinson
Bertaud
Roosevelt Field
Lloyd Bertaud
Plior
Aero Club of America
Tarsen
Edward S. Stinson
J.A. McReady
Army Air Service
Ayton
Oho
Rudolph Schroeder
Bert Acosta
Omaha
San
Texas
York
Stinson Sud
Hertaud
Militaristic Papers Oppose Pacific Treaty Clause
Tokio reports the cabinet deferred the decision on the treaty protection clause to the diplomatic council amid strong opposition. Papers argue the clause grants parities to insular possessions and would humiliate Japan by placing it on equal footing with colonial domains. The cabinet split and delayed the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Auinery Council
Militariet
Pan
Japan
China
Webster Names Committee on Dental Hygiene
Willam R. Webster announced appointments to a Special committee on dental hygiene. Members include Dr. Alfred E. Fones Dr. Edward F. McGovern Dr. William J. McLaughlin and Senator Howard B. Challenger. The panel will argue for transferring mental hygiene control from the Board of Health to the Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam R. Webster
Board of Education
Alfred E. Fones
Edward F. McGovern
Wiliam J. McLaughlin
Howard
Challenger
Atwater
Board of Taxa
Board of Health
Three Seek To Break Marriages In Local Petitions
Three divorce actions filed this morning involve Walter Dutcher of Stratford seeking decree from Ellen Dutcher who he says deserted her Bridgeport home since October 3 1931. Nina McBride of Bethel petitions for divorce from Isaac McBride married November 3 1912 with cruelty alleged since June 1 1918 and a name change requested. Irene Volckening sues Arthur Volckening alleging cruelty since July 1 1918 after their September 18 1917 marriage, with divorce alimony and custody of three year old Muriel Volekening requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Dutcher
Stratford
Ellen Jane Himngerford Dutcher
Bridgeport
Nina’ S. McBride
Lane
Bethel
Isaac McBride
Berhel
Shoe Dealer Files Bankruptcy Petition
Albert Yo dowicz operating Eastern Shoe at 225 Stratford avenue filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the office of referee John Keogh. Assets listed at 1204.50 with liabilities of 32197.22. Creditors include First National Bank 175 and New England Bank & Frost Co 100, Reesie Kataman 105 Parallel street 90 Mich, Gertrude Sachs 2056 Main street 700. Stock in trade valued at 800 and fixtures at 209.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Yodowicz
Stratford Avenue
John Keogh
Credit York
Parallel Street
New England Bank & Frost Co
Machel
Queen's Brother Named For Head Of Irish State
London reports revived discussion of candidates for governor general of the Irish Free State. The Earl of Athlone, younger brother of Queen Mary, is the latest name linked to the post. He previously ruled for governor general of Canada and would have succeeded the Duke of Connaught in 1914 if not for the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reed Pressures Pelletier Divorce Case in Supreme Court
Reston Mass December 10 Senator James A Reed leads legal fight for Pelletier amid district attorney trial resuming in Supreme Court The case involves Albert T Smith accused of pressuring alimony payments to Agnes L Smith of St Louis Reed completes cross examination of Dorothy Cote Lawrence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reston
Mass
Agnes J. Smith
Atorney Joseph
J. Weston Allen
Dorothy Cote
Lawrence
Trolley Road Gains Due To Holiday Riding
Norwalk Connecticut reports seven week receipts under five cent fare totaled 6966.50, 878.08 more than last week under ten cent fare. President Storrs credits heavy holiday traffic for the gain and notes company officials are all women. CRASH ON POST ROAD One man seriously injured and four others slightly bruised when a Merchants Freight and Produce truck collided with a touring car driven by Charles H Mills. Wesley of 345 Lind Street, Norwalk, the driver of the truck, is hospitalized in Norwalk hospital and is expected to recover.
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Norwalk
Conn
Connecticut Company
Public Utilities Commission
Post Road
Britain Insists Upon Arming Merchant Ships
Washington dispatch reports Britain will not send merchant ships to sea unarmed in wartime. The policy aims to deter submarines despite Washington conference limits. Officials note past World War I experience and expect two weeks for conference work with A. J. Balfour returning January 14 to prepare for Europe’s economic talks.
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Britain
George R. Holmes
Washington
Great Britain
Great Litain
Wall
Paris
A. J. Balfour
Se Ie
Ieafar
Europe
Allied Supreme Council
Cannes
Soldiers Hanged at St Nazaire Without Clear Trial
Washington reports two American soldiers were hanged at St Nazaire and others stood at attention as the executions occurred. Senator Watson cites a telegram from L. Mason denying formal record of hangings and alleging lack of a fair trial. Mason offers to testify, urging scrutiny of the case from Pershing's staff records.
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Washington
St. Nazaire
Tom” Watson
Georgia
France
L. ©. Mason
Davenport
Walter A. Bethel
Pershing
Senator Watson
Mason
Camp St. Nazaire
Watson
Man Arrested After Attack Over Bonus Dispute
John Buginsky of 179 Railroad Avenue was arrested by Patrolman Robert Egan after injuring his wife Jennie with a kick and a punch during a quarrel over a bonus. She was treated for facial injuries and contusions. He was arraigned for assault and the case continued to Jan 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Buginsky
Railroad Avenue
Robert Egan
Jennie
aPtroman Bean
Fuginsky
de Alfred Kernblut
Mayor Atwater to Announce Public Appointments Tonight
Mayor Fred Atwater will publicly reveal his appointment list tonight after completing selections from Democratic and Republican candidates. The Board of Apportionment may see changes with Murray A. Chapin potentially replacing Sigmund Loewith, who has served fifteen years but is a Democrat. Republicans still to fill the remaining vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Atwater
Democratic Executive Board
Republican Voters’ League
Times
Atwater
Mayor Atwater
Murray A. Chapin
Chapin and Bangs Manufacturing Company
Sigmund Loewith
Harbor and Street Budgets See Major Increase
With one day left, City Auditor Bernard Keating reviews budget requests from large departments. Harbor master William A. Lamond seeks 3,725 total, up from 2,750, citing 500 for dock repairs and 460 for higher office rent plus 1,000 extra over last year. Streets chief John R. Carter requests 159,000, up from 123,000, driven by 24,000 for new equipment and 14,000 for two street sweeping machines plus 10,000 for a sewer well charter and 5,000 for repairs and supplies. Other items include 113,000 for street cleaning, 12,500 for sewer well equipment, and 2,000 for salary.
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Ely
Bernard Keating
Charities Department
Keating
William A. Lamond
John RB. Carter
Lamond
John R. Carter
Carter
Liquor law violators face City Court ruling
Three men and a woman appeared in City Court on liquor law violations. The woman paid 100 dollars and costs and received a 10 day suspended jail term after arrest for selling liquor. McNabb fined 25 dollars and costs for cider over the limit. Mason’s charges were dismissed. Hatfield fined 25 dollars and costs for selling six per cent cider. Police note difficulty in obtaining samples of elder and wine due to strict saloon watch.
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Helen Malas
Green Street
Ridence
Willam Mason
John McNabb
East Main Street
McNabb
Mason
Daniel Hatfield
Bunnell Street
Auto used in bootleg car case against McNally
Joseph McNally of Westport sues for 2500 in superior court over a car valued at 1200 alleged used for bootlegging by Louis Levin and Israel Sach of Worcester. He claims expenses to lease his driver from bail in New York and ignorance of the car’s improper use. Washington reports a federal probe into red prices of new craft nearing completion with Bureau of Investigation agents gathering data nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beca
Louis Levin
Israel Sach
Worcester
New York City
Joseph McNally
Westport
Nic Aks
Superior Court
Brea
New York
Washington
Department of Justce
Burns
Bureau of Investigation
Haveeen
Snaller
New Year’s Eve Enforcement Brace for Bridgeport Area
Prohibition agents plan heavy actions to curb drinking as 1931 ends and 1922 begins. Aimed at hotels, restaurants, pool rooms, and dance halls, officers will monitor owners and guests for any alcohol beyond a half percent. Police vow strict Sabbath enforcement at midnight, making the night across Bridgeport similar to quiet Woodmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Woodmont
Root Talks To Harding About New England Railroads
Washington December 30 Root of the American armament delegation met President Harding for nearly two hours to discuss the present situation of New England railroads. The meeting followed a delayed cabinet gathering as the issue dominated East Coast transportation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Emhu Root
White House
Harding
Mr. Root
New England
Fire breaks out as mass nears at St John church New Britain
Five of six city fire companies battled a two hour blaze in near freezing temperatures gutting the church nave the altar fittings and vestments saved from the fire by Father Laden and altar boys as fire crews fought from eight hose lines. John Gradesk a seminarian spotted the fire and alerted the congregation. The estimated loss is ten to fifteen thousand dollars.
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New Britain
Conn
St. John
Thormas J. Laden
Middletown
John Gradesk
St. Thomas’ Seminary
Hartford
Father Laden
Britain and France Poised for Submarine Tonnage Accord
Paris reports confidence in resolving the Britain France submarine tonnage dispute at Cannes. Premier Briand likely to attend talks with Premier Lloyd George before the Supreme Council meeting. Topics include German reparations and naval issues with Walter Rathenau present at the same hotel.
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Paris
France
Britain
Wercome
Cannes
Briand
Lloyd George
Supreme Council
Walter Ratheneu
Herr Rathenau
Germany
Divorce hearing humor as ready vow echoes in court
In a Shoreline Superior Court session Judge Avery's late arrival delayed eight uncontested divorces. Clerk Tracy managed a tentative case assignment while spectators laughed at a wife declaring I'm ready during her turn, as attorneys called cases and the day moved toward quick dispositions.
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Christopher L. Avery
Norwich
Superior Court
Frederick ‘Tracy
Genny Smnoag
Teravel
Gertrude S. Heissner
Henry Heissner
Lace Makers Appeal Against Norwalk Property Valuation
The American LaDentelle files an appeal from the Norwalk property assessment and asks the Superior court to suspend action until the appeal is heard. The firm, maker of Cluny and Torchon lace, value the parcel at 28000 while the board has set 75000. A second action against Memorial Development Company on Regent street seeks 24200 with town claiming 25300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American LaDentelle Corporation
New York
East Norwalk
Norwalk
Memorial Development Companys
Regent Street
Lucky To Get 800 For Auto Sold As Junk
A Norwalk case states a car owner sought 800 for an auto sold as junk after a Mack truck hit it on the Post Road. The truck, owned by Levin Brothers of New York, was driven by Samuel Platexy and alleged negligent operation. The plaintiff claimed 3,000 in damages and noted prior value of 2,500 with a resulting 200 salvage from the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk Resity Company
Enti Media
Omega H. Toster
Levin Brothers
Samuel Platexy
S. Reeder
New York
Post Road
Norwalk
Thomas F. Dolan
Aellus Ide
Stamford Youths Steal Auto Held for Haddam Authorities
Three Stamford youths Kaward Jonneonn 14 Edwin Priest 10 and Frederick Albert 15 from Kenwood Haddam Conn admit taking a Ford from Gaston Kneffs garage without permission en route to New York City. They were stopped for a minor traffic violation and confessed at police headquarters. Guiseppe Biesta Springfield Mass held for violating traffic rules and for Volstead act after 35 gallons of liquor and two revolvers found in his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Conn
Kaward Jonneonn
Edwin Priest
Frederick Albert
Guiseppe Biesta
Springfield
Mass
Grand Exalted Ruler Visit Set for February 20
Bridgeport lodge hosts a complimentary banquet for Grand Exalted Ruler William Wallace Mountain of the Supreme Lodge. He visits New England with limited appearances, starting in Boston and continuing in Bridgeport, accompanied by Grand Secretary Pred C Robison of Dubuque Iowa and Grand Treasurer Daniel Brennan of Dennison Texas.
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William Wallace Mountain
Supreme Lodge of Files
Bridgeport Loder
Grand River
New England
Boston
Mr Mountain
Flint Michigan
Pred.c. Robison
Dubuque
Towa
Daniel Brennan
Dennison
Texas
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Webster Names Committee On Dental Hygiene
Shoe Dealer
Estelle Taylor
Pennsylvania
Washington and Jefferson
University of California
Pasadena
Locks
Miss Taylor
Senator Reed
Pelletier
Trenton
N. J
Betsy Ross Building and Loan Association
Newark
Fis
New Jersey
Men
Board of Management
Prince
Calcutta
Mahatma Ghandi
of Wales
Burmah
Rangoon
Samuel Kantrowits
Abraham Brazen
Morris Lipwitz
Knowlton and
Ogden Street
William Wise
Republican Civil Club
Walter Kimber
Benjamin Holdman
Mrs. McCorm
Chicago
Edith Rockefeller McCormick
Harold F McCormick
International Harvester Company
McCormick Town House
Lake Forest
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Claims Auto
H.C
Root
N. E. Railroads
Coastguard
Acushnet
Collector of Customs
Prom
East 194Th Street
Bronx
Plano
Tex
Here
Texas Central
Lace Makers
Grand Lodge
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