League of Nations Covenant Read at Paris Meeting
Wilson outlines the Lloyd George era framework, nine member executive council with five core powers, and mandates on arms control and global arbitration. The draft establishes freedom of the seas, mandatory powers, and a permanent secretariat to supervise disarmament, trade, and colonial mandates as part of a new world order.
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Freedom OF Seas
Frank Chariton
I. N. S. Cable
New York
League
Wilson
Paris
United States
British Empire
France
Italy
Japan
Germany
League of Nations
Theeague
International Court of Justice
Executive Council
Empire
Ito
Cox
Unit
Commission
Quai Pany
United States of America
Maters
International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union
League of States
E2ve Council
Court of Arbitration
Court of International Justice
Icle XVI
Burg
Leae
the League
Central Africa
Africa
South Pacific Isles
Wooley Argues 12 Cent Car Mile Freight Rate
Washington notes Interstate Commerce Commissioner Robert W. Wooley backs a 12 cent per car mile rate plus 16 dollars per car terminal charge as a fair, uniform freight rate. He cites cost components and argues for five years of federal road control, warning against favors to any region and urging nationwide equal treatment for like services.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce
Robert W. Wooley
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
McAdoo
Wooley
Lost money on horses by Middletown Cavalry bills
Connecticut General Assembly Military Affairs Committee heard Major Samuel Russell Jr recount how in 1917 he bought twenty horses for the defunct Middletown Cavalry on verbal orders from General Burpee. He explained selling the horses at a loss and the unpaid bills totaling 1911 dollars. The committee expressed sympathy.
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Middletown
Middletown Cavalry
Connecticut Home Guard
Committee On
Military Affairs
The
General Assembly
Samuel Russell, Jr
U‘cien
Burpee
Military Emergency ‘Board
Extradition Demanded for Bandits in Hartford Killing
Governor Holcomb issues requisitions to New Jersey for the extradition of William L Bessler John Nuess Frank M and Michael McDonald alias Lefty McDonald alias Brannen for first degree murder in the Manchester Conn shooting of Captain William F Madden after an attempted silk mill robbery. State Policeman Hurley carried the papers to Trenton New Jersey.
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Hartford
Holcomb
New Jersey
William L Bessler
John Nuess
Frank M
Michael McDonald
Lefty” McDonald
Brannen
William F. Madden
Manchester
Lawrence Strike Waning
Lawrence Massachusetts February 14 Only two arrests were made in connection with the textile strike this morning Italians were active on the picket lines for the first time in a week Miller officials claim more workers returned to duty than on any day of the strike Authorities say Italians are dissatisfied and expect nearly all of the 10 000, mostly Italians, to return to work Monday next.
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Lawrence
Mass
Burglary Strikes Cos Cob House In Greenwich
In Greenwich on February 14 Robert A. Houston reported a Cos Cob residence had been entered by burglars. Jewelry and heirlooms worth thousands of dollars were stolen from the vacant house, which had been unoccupied for some time.
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Cos Cob
Greenwich
Robert A. Houston
Cosa
Cos ‘Ob
Armistice Extension Forecast Amid Peace Terms Plan
Paris reports belief no further extension of the armistice after the four week period. Allied leaders aim to submit military and naval terms to Germany for acceptance or rejection to halt delays. Wilson heads to Brest with Mrs. Wilson aboard George Washington. Samuel Gompers led commission to establish an international labor office to study industrial life and employment globally.
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Paris
Germany
Supreme Inter-Allied War Council
Wilson
Brest
Mrs. Wilson
George Washington
Commission On
Gildersleeve Case Delayed To Next Tuesday In Superior Court
In Hartford Walter Gildersleeve sues Georgianna Wyllie for 320 on a note. Trial extended after Sanford case verdict. Jury drawn with five challenged, adjourned due to illness. Sanford judgment totals 414.83 with interest, refuting prior itemized claim. Exhibit lost and later found. verdict rendered after 3 pm after three days of trial.
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Gildersleeve
Walter Gildersleeve
Georgianna Wyllie
Hartford
Sanford
Birdsey E. Case
Rollin A. Tyler
Deep River
Distifano Arrested for Hartford Stabbing and Fines
Antonio Distifano was arrested by Officer Joseph W. Doherty on Miller Street. He was fined $100 and sentenced to three months in Hartford city jail for stabbing a man in the back at a Windsor Street saloon on August 10 last year and then fleeing. Distifano had been a railroad section hand and was at large until this Tuesday’s arrest.
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Antonio Distifano
Joseph W. Doherty
Miller Street
Hartford
Distifano
Windsor Street
Doherty
Carting Ice From Portland Stalls As Ice Fails
John W. Rohan the Staddle Hill iceman has hauled ice from the Pacausett pond in Portland all week and stored it in ice houses. Heavy rain has honeycombed the ice and warmed the water underneath, ending hopes for a later harvest.
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John W. Rohan
Staddle Hill
Pacausett Pond
Portland
Banks Nominated for Superior Court Judge Seat
Comb sent to the senate today the nomination of John W. Banks of Bridgeport to be a judge of the superior court for eight years from January 10, 1920. Judge Jel H. Reed of Stratford retires upon reaching 70.
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Banks
Hartford
Holcomb
Senate
John W. Banks
Bridgeport
State
Hospital Aid Society Membership Drive Begins Soon
The Hospital Aid Society plans a collection of membership fees over the coming weeks. Members are urged to have their dollar ready when approached to ensure a smooth process and timely support for the society’s charitable work.
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Hospital Aid Society
Hospital Society
Allibetors
Morrison machine accused of educational dictatorship threat
A New Hampshire letter outlines alleged abuses by a state superintendent named Morrison. Willis McDuffy, describing himself as a revolutionary, condemns Morrison as a dictator who barred opposition, manipulated legislators, and used teachers society funds to expand his power and salary. The text recalls historic political machine ties and warns against modern overreach in education.
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Morrison
Scholol Bon
Willis McDuffy
New Hampshire
Cormscut
Newmpshir
Progressive Party
Boston and Maine Railroad
Boston and Maine
Mr. Morrison
Techni
State Board of Education
Alway
Cais Justice and Education
Nhon
Ten Inch Ice Found On Higganum Reservoir
Fisherman Dan Priest found ten inch ice on Higganum reservoir last Monday while fishing through the ice. He broke through a solid sheet half way up his axe handle and hauled in fifteen pickerel. Sheriff Thompson ordered workers to harvest ice for the county ice house as the thin supply could not meet next summer’s needs.
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Higganum Reservoir
Dan Priest
Higganum
Dan
Sheriff Thompson
Priscilla Lodge Plans Third Annual Play
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge No 12 of the O senior lodge plans a third annual play titled A Poor Married Man a three act farce. A full rehearsal is tonight at Mrs Thomas Mathisons home with a committee meeting to finalize arrangements and set a show date. City Court records note two intoxication arraignments Clarence Jones a repeat offender from East Haddam and John Landers a cigar maker from Soiagee Mass. fined $5 and costs and $2 and $5 respectively. Daylight Jewelry Robbery in New York reports two men entering a Fo street Madison avenue store shot an employee and flee with several thousand dollars in gems. A chauffeur hurled a monkey at one of the assailants.
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Priscilla Rebekah Lodge
No. 12
Thomas Mathison
Clarence Jones
East Haddam
John Landers
Soiagee
Mass
New York
Fo Street
Madison Avenue
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Feague OF Nations
Superior Court
Boston
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