French Finance Crisis Deepens as Herriot Resigns
Prediction from Paris notes fast developing political events in France. A clash with Herriot triggers resignations and a weakened government. Senators and deputies as a body show sympathy for the former finance minister while the Chamber of Deputies votes the confidence with little significance. Anatole De Meazure is named to tackle the tangled finances amid party splits.
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France
EU Associated Press
Maris
Chamber of Deputies
Herriot
MM. Maginot
Fn Hongwatt
Finanes
Chamber of “Deputies
Ife
Anatole de Meazle
Fnsinses
Resolution Sets Date for Adjournment of House
Concord reports a House resolution to determine absences and compel attendance. Clerk Harrie Mount estimates the body will need about 27 more weeks at the current pace, with three weeks likely to finish business and adjourn. The resolution fixes a closing date of April 23 at 5 p.m., while the Senate laid it on the table.
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Concord
Harrie Mount
Houss
Hirrie
Senate
Death takes Peckham a prominent Mason and public servant
Mr. Peckham, who entered the employ of J Albert Walker and later worked in the Internal Revenue office, Granite State Fire Insurance, and as city auditor in 1923, was a respected Mason with wide state connections. He suffered ptomaine poisoning a year ago and had been in poor health. He was beloved for his willingness to help others and his mild, friendly nature.
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J. Albert Walker
US ‘Internal Revenue Office
Granite State Fire Insurance Co
Avantic
Mn. Peckham
Order
St John’s Lodge AW FP
A.M
Lodge of Perfection
Peckham
Train crash claims life of railroad employee
A railroad employee was killed in a train collision on the Connecticut River bridge linking Hartford and East Hartford. The accident halted tracks and delayed train operations for a time while crews cleared debris and restored service.
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Associated Press
Hartford. Com
Hartford
East Hartford
Haven
Iiva
Etwan
Police Hold Passenger And Driver On Middle Road
Police detained both men on Middle Road after a stop. Connell faced a charge of operating an automobile while intoxicated and Larsen was booked on intoxication. Both were taken to the station as officers reported liquor quantities found in the pursuit.
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Connell
Lquor
Larsen
Weeks Passes Restful Night in Washington
Secretary Weeks aged 41, afflicted by cerebral thrombosis, died after a period of illness in Washington. The report notes his condition and that he had faced health challenges leading up to his passing.
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Washington
Weeks
Palm Sunday Services at St John’s
Palm Sunday services were held at St John’s church with devotions and processional rites observed by parishioners. The Sunday schedule included morning and afternoon services, welcoming attendees and marking the start of Holy Week.
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Palm SunDay
St John's
Connecticut Bandit Convicted of Murder and Given Death Sentence
Gerald Chapman convicted of the murder of Patrolman James Skelley and sentenced to hang on June 25, 1925 at Wethersfield. Defense chief Frederick Groehl vows an appeal citing prejudices and trial errors. State prosecutor Hugh Alcorn urged immediate sentencing after verdict.
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Associated Bred
Warr
Boston 7
Lucius Fuller
Samuel 5
Chamberlain
Hartford
Frederick I. Groebl
Means
Reoth
Bidazen
Connecticut
Steudhtig
Hugh
Alcorn
Jennings
Chapman
Fiapple
Groehl
Tive
Court House
Téara
James Skelley
Mel
Croton
Gerald Chapman
Wethersfield
Unites States
To &O
Prederic J.’ Groehl
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Feeckham
Portsmouth
Jennie M Norton
Islington St
Hartford Bldg
Bebe
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