Treasury Chief Sees Bright Times Ahead for 1922
Washington dec 31 Frank White treasurer of the United States predicted better times and a substantial improvement in financial and industrial conditions in the coming year He urged lifting money market restrictions and said a credit extension is absolutely necessary He noted money circulation barsometer of industrial activity and warned that without credit extension the revival cannot continue with the banks holding larger cash reserves remaining idle
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H. K. Reynolds
Washington
Amorica
Frank White
United States
White
America
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Police Bout Bogus Agents With Bullets
In New York on December 31 a mob of fifty bootleggers wearing fake customs officers badges tried to raid docked ships East River. Government agents and police fought along the water front for over an hour, with shots fired on both sides. One man leapt from the United Fruit Line steamer Tivives and is believed drowned. Bootleggers on the Ward Line steamer Mexico fled to a nearby restaurant, where police clubbed gang members but all escaped. Rising liquor prices and New Year tensions are cited as motives.
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East
United Fruit Line
Mexico
Ward Line
City Clerk Granted 500 for Updating Records
Francis P. Dunigan, city clerk, received a $500 allowance from the Board of Apportionment to bring the office records up to date. Upon taking office, Dunigan found books several months behind and sought extra funds for specialized clerical work. In Cheshire, William Delaney drank a bottle thought to be hootch, mistaking moonshine for medicine, and was hospitalized in Meriden in serious condition.
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Francis P. Dunigan
Board of Apportionment
Wipon
Dunigan
Dats
Cheshire
Conn
Willam Delaney
Coleman Farm
Meriden Hospital
Karelians Repulse Red Regiment in Northern Battle
Across the extreme northwest of the Soviet republic, the Ninetieth Russian army unit met heavy losses as Karelians and Finnish forces repulsed a Red assault on Porajervi near Murmansk. Finland aims to annex Kartian soil amid the clash.
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London
Helsingfors
Porajervi
Murmansk
Sian
Soviet Republic
Petrograd
Clonete
Archangel
Finland
White Sea
Quiet New Year’s Eve Amid Prohibition Enforcement in Bridgeport
Bridgeport plans for a restrained New Year’s Eve with clubs and hotels quieting celebrations. Federal agents expected to monitor and ensure 18th Amendment compliance. Sunday dancing restrictions also curb festivities as venues halt dancing at midnight.
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Bridgeport
John Q
Prohibition Bax
London Bagdad air mail service begun
London announced the inaugural direct London to Bagdad air mail, leaving December 1 and eleven days to reach its destination with a weather delay. A second plane departed on Thursday and a regular service is now established. Bagdad lies in the new kingdom of Trak, formerly Mesopotamia, about 2,800 miles from London.
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London-Bagdad
Bagdad
Trak
Mesopotamia
Boston Prohibition Agents Target Back Bay Night Celebrations
Boston and England may see the dryest New Year’s Eve on record if enforcement efforts succeed after raids along the New Hampshire border destroyed stills and liquor. Field Agent Harold D. Wilson shifted focus to preventing sale or use at hotels and cafes tonight, warning the public after liquor samples showed weed alcohol. Agents will be scattered through downtown Boston and Back Bay cafes to maximize enforcement.
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England
New Hampshire
Harold D. Wison
Wilson
Back Bay
France Defends Submarine Policy Against British Navy
Paris reports say the French delegation backs applying international law to submarine use in war, arguing Britain keeps a huge fleet while denying France adequate subs and auxiliaries. Officials question Britain’s stance and stress France’s good faith on tonnage and auxiliary ships.
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A. P
W.ton
Great Britain
France
Quay D'Orsiy
Associated Press
Jone
Arthur Fialfour
Washington
Wilson predicts 1922 gains for Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson says the year 1922 will prove the Democrats have regained the nation's confidence in a letter to the Women's Democratic Political League. He thanks Miss Lillian R. Sie for the league’s birthday message and wishes them a hopeful new year.
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Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Women's Democratic Political League
League
Lillian R. Sie
Women’s Democratic Political League
Avert Great Rail Strike in Germany
Berlin reports a national railway strike was averted by Chancellor Wirth with government efforts to ease Western Germany’s serious situation. Strikes spread despite claims of Communist support, threatening bread and milk supply in Coblenz as authorities seek a settlement.
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Wirth
Germany
Hhe
Herr Kalt
Ratr
Municipal Economic Board
Coblenz
Narrowly Escapes Serious Injury in Town Traffic Crash
Policeman Hugo Fischer narrowly escaped serious injury today when a Musante Pastine truck on Water Street was struck by a northbound trolley at Wall and Main. Patrick Macy leaped from the vessel and injured his ankle. John Simko drove the truck. A report was filed with the Traffic Bureau.
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Hugo Fischer
Musante & Pastine
Water Street
Wall and Main Streets
Fischer
Patrick Macy
Colorado Avenue
John Simko
Hallett Street
Trafic Bureau
Woman Hurls Murder Charge At Sereno
Norwalk reports Mrs. Giacomo Bertino confronted at Bridgeport Jail where her husband is held for alleged murder of Louis Apicelli. She claimed illness and demanded hospital care, then accused Mike Sereno of the killing. Samuel Libertino also detained as state police probe the case.
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Bridgeport Jal
Louis Apicelli
Giacomo Bertino
Mike Sereno
Bertino
Sereno
Samuel Libertino
Apicalli
AML
Yesteray
Auto Makers Say Business Is Improving
Cleveland reports unemployment relief in autos as Chandler Motor Car Company doubles factory enrollment in two weeks and forecasts first quarter 1922 production above last year. Washington hosts six power conference on Pacific cables as Baifour plans to return January 14 and Geddes winds down talks. Hartford police court holds four on white slavery charges. Torrington fire at American House basement causes 316,000 loss to produce dealers.
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Cleveland
Chandler Motor Car Company
Torrington
Conn
South Main Street
Mubarek Ros
The Times Wishes Readers a Happy New Year
The Times extends season's greetings to Sta readers and friends with best wishes for happiness and success in the New Year. The newspaper will publish a regular edition on Monday.
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Britain to salvage ships amid arms talks
Washington reports British quarters indicate large warships doomed by armament limits will be salvaged rather than scrapped. Salvage of hulls and equipment could preserve shipyard jobs, extending employment as experts weigh elimination methods in the conference.
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Washington
Conference of Farmers Sets Jan 23 Meeting
Secretary Wallace tentatively fixed January 23 for a national conference on agriculture under President Harding. The agenda reportedly includes transportation, farm credits, and cooperative marketing. Also in brief, Mrs Anoso Counta, 34, slipped and dislocated her knee when water from upstairs leaked onto her floor. she was taken to St Vincent's hospital.
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Wallace
Harding
Anoso Counta
Dorado Avenue
KR ST Cosle
St. Vincent's Hospital
Citizens Approve Mayor Atwater's City Appointments
City officials swear in Monday for new Mayor Atwater selections across boards and major offices. Retiring terms end tonight. City Clerk Dunnigan to administer oath 9 to 12. Public satisfaction voiced by both parties. several appointments were surprising but align with prior announcements.
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Mayor Atwater
Francis P. Dunnigan
Atwater
Thursda Ithe
William FP. Kirk
Bernard
J. Ashman
Gidward C. Spargo
William FE. Seeley
Frank J. Green
George S. Hil
Albert J. Macdonald
Connecticut Company
Siemund Leewith
Murray H. Chapin
Macdonald
Wiliam H. Ryan
Thomas J. Purdy
J. Purdy Construction Company
Frank D. Anderson
William
Primrose
James F. Coleman
The
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Sueceeda
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Coleman Wrs
George B. Crawford
John H. Finnegan
Richard J. Netthercut
Bronislaw L. Symowski
Charities
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Klein
Frank W. Stevens
Board of Health
Anthony &. Renal
Frederick P. Mucante
Sinking Fund Commission
Noyes KH. Alling
Frank Miller
Charles G. Sanford
Henry A. Bishop
Bernard I. Ashman
William B. Seeley
Woman Injured In Auto Mishap Dies Today
Edith L. Sullivan of 726 Brooks street died in St. Vincent's Hospital after a December 26 crash at Congress and Harrison. Driver Daniel Sullivan and Mrs. Ruggles were in the car. he blamed a broken steering gear. Sullivan will be operated on. coroner's inquest possible Tuesday if able.
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Rocks Street
Congress
Harrison
St. Vincent's Hospital
Sullivan
Sulliano
Sullvan
Tele Ruggies Burns
James B. Burns
West End
Albert Ruggies
Mr. Sullivan
Garde
New Haven
Local School Budget Shows Big Increase in City Accounts
The Board of Education budget filed with City Auditor Bernard Keating shows a total of $1,790,546.14, up from $1,657,288.76 last year, with major increases in overhead, instruction, and maintenance accounts. Other city budgets include the Park department at $131,480, Probate Court at $1,809, Memorial Day expenses at $2,600, and the City Attorney’s office at $12,000, all reflecting next year’s requests.
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Bernard Keating
George M. Eames
Park Department
Paul L. Miller
Ask Ag
Thomas J. Costello
James Small
Board of Selectmen
Thomas J. White
William Lounsbury
Keating
W. Parker Seeley
First Cargo of Grain for Russia Bought and Shipped
Washington December 31 the first cargo of grain bought under a 20 900 000 relief appropriation for the Volga Valley is set to leave Baltimore for the Black Sea port Norrossid aboard a 40 000 bushel shipment. Dr Edward Wise and an emergency ambulance responded to a fall at 11 15 this morning when Mrs George Mandell 24 of 52 Beardsley street became hysterical and collapsed near Battigan's Drug Store.
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Volga Valley
Russia
Baltimore
Department of Commerce
Norrossid
Black Sea
Edwart Wise
George Mandell
Beardsley Street
Battigan
Main
Congress Streets
Wise
Gas Sickness Foiled by Timely Emergency Aid
At 11 30 this morning Mrs Eleanor Borton 25 of 871 Seaview Avenue was overcome by gas from a leaking stove. Dr J Coyle and an emergency ambulance responded and treated her. She did not require hospital admission.
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Eleanor Borton
Seaview Avenue
J. Coyle
Coyle
Soldier Saw Liason Man Shot By Opie
Washington reports Senator Thomas Watson of Georgia investigated a Richmond telegram claiming Lieut. Col. H L Opie of Staunton Virginia killed a private in the Argonne Forest. Charles W Fox of Richmond said he saw Opie draw his automatic and shoot the man in the back as others witnessed the killing near Verdun in October.
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Tom” Watson
Georgia
Richmond
H. L. Opie
Staunton
France
Watson
Charles W. Fox
Opie
Argonne Forest
Verdun
Jason
Sergt. Kane
New Jersey
New Year’s Resolve Quiet City Police Activity
In Bridgeport a New Year’s resolve to reform appears in effect a day early. In City Court Samuel Frankel, grocery owner at 4 Ridge Street, faced liquor law violations after a late arrest. Bonds of $200 were called, he was re-arrested and released, awaiting trial. Detectives consider vacation as quiet lasts from 2:20 pm yesterday to 1 am today with no complaints at headquarters.
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Bridgeport
Samuel Frankel
Ridge Street
Samuel
New Year Party at Stratfield Hosts Formal Dance
The Stratfield Assembly will host a formal New Year dance in the ballroom with special entertainers from New York and a dinner to follow. A. B. Pinkham will supervise the affair.
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Stratfeld
Stratfield
New York
A. B. Pinkham
State Department To Receive Prewar Austrian Bonds
The State Department announced it will receive pre-war Austrian unsecured debt bonds held by American investors. The move excludes war loan bonds, municipal bonds, and private industrial securities, and targets the old Austro-Hungarian empire debt. Formal notice was issued after Allied reparations discussions.
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Washington
Allied Reparations Commission
State Department
Department
Students Denounce British Attitude in Vienna Demonstration
Aerostan students at the University, helped by sympathizers, staged a demonstration against Great Britain to protest the British attitude toward Egypt's nationalist movement. They distributed literature denouncing Britain and expressing support for Egyptian independence.
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Aerostan
Egypt
Wey
Selectman James Small Elected President at Meeting
The Board of Selectmen named James Small as president and Michael Taasozna as secretary at last night’s organization meeting. Other board members are Miss Gertrude Keating, Michael J. Barrett, and Howard A. McCabe.
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Board of Selectmen
James Small
Michael Taasozna
Gertrude Keating
Michael J. Barrett
Howard A. McCabe
International Syndicate Of Nations To Rebuild Europe
Paris reports a nine power consortium drafted to rebuild Central and Eastern Europe with US-led funds. Britain France Germany and the United States would supply about three quarters of initial capital, with Belgium Italy Japan Czecho Slovakia and Holland providing the rest. A permanent committee of two British and two French experts will shape a detailed program for submission to the Cannes supreme council next week.
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