Court Declares Beer Issue For Trial Hearing
In Washington a legislative clash over prohibition continues as supporters and opponents clash during interchanges. The House defeated attempts to strike out minimum fines and to remove parts of the enforcement bill, leaving the debated beer issue for trial. In Philadelphia Judge Oliver B Dickinson noted government victory as he ruled on a demurrer while signaling continued prosecutions and future actions by officials and dealers.
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House
Igoe
Missouri
Philadelphia
Oliver B. Dickinson
United States Court
Ág Bergaher
Pany
Torney, Kane
Diquor- Dealers
Adada
Dickinson
Thomipson
Eal
National Guard to have extra Cavalry Division
Washington July 17 The War Department outlined plans to push the organization of an extra cavalry division within the National Guard. No infantry divisions corresponding to the state forces war organization are expected to be completed this year, but the cavalry unit will be raised with six regiments in Texas ready for mobilization against any emergency.
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Washington
War Department
National’ Guard
Texas
State Health Board Bans Open Your Eyes Film
Hartford July 17 The state board of health refused to issue a permit for a showing in Connecticut of the moving picture Open Your Eyes The board has previously barred four films including Fit to Fight and acted under a law passed by the last General Assembly The Health Board cited public health concerns and regulatory authority in denying the permit
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Hartford
Board of Health
Hag
Theboard
Connecticut
United States Public Health Service
General Assembly
Do Not Leave Town This Summer Notice
A public advisory pressed for readers to arrange for continued delivery of The Standard Telegram to vacation addresses this summer. It highlights a daily subscription rate of 50 cents per month by mail and urges subscribers to secure coverage during travel.
Bridgeport Saloon Closures Tonight for War Protest
Bridgeport liquor dealers and saloon keepers will close at 7 tonight not to end saloon life but to give employees a chance to attend a protest on the plaza at 7 p.m. Attorney Cornelius Dana of Meriden will speak and James Kearney of Boston will also address the gathering.
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Bridgeport
Will Floss
Cornélius, J! Danaher
Meriden
James
Warner workers strike rages as thread fee cut wins
Warner Brothers announces no charge for thread used by corset workers, sparking optimism for further gains. Meeting last night drew Elma Rosenberg and Sol Seldman to press wage and hour aims as the strike enters a tense new phase. Officials planned talks at 10 this morning with company representatives, while pay for striking workers is slated between noon today and noon tomorrow. Continued coverage on page two.
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Warner Brothers’ Company
Pla
Biris
Tra M. Ornburn
Federation ‘of Workers Em Abor
Warner
DeVer
H. Warner
Tomior
Elma, Rosenberg
International
Sol Seldman
New York
International and
Vics
Rosenberg
Vigorol
Engiest Hall
Indust
Iime
Bridgeport Manufacturers Outing Features Plane Visit
The Bridgeport Manufacturers association outing drew a large crowd to Momauguin after a morning parade from City hall. A Curtis biplane piloted by Lieut. Robert McCullough landed amid cheers as Mayor Clifford B. Wilson and officials greeted him. Passengers included Bradford D. Pierce Jr and other chamber and association leaders. Entertainment by the Criterion quartet and the Manufacturers’ Chorus accompanied a pre dinner flight and reception, with many opting to enjoy the plane sight rather than planned games.
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Bridgeport Manufacturers’ Association
Slate Street
City Hall
Momauguin
Swift
Robert McCullough
Atlantic
Curtis
William V. Dee
Lieut. McCullough
Chamber-of-Commerce
Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Clifford B. ‘Wilson
C. E. Bilton
Chamber of Commerce
Passagez
Horace B. Merwin
Bridgeport Trust Company
Seward HB. Price
Earl
Donegan
Bill Steinke
Frederick Bennett
Manufacturers’ Association
George S. Hawley
Manufacturers' Association
Willam T. Hincks
Harvey Irving
Harry B. Curtis
Criterion Quartette
Manufacturers’ Chorus
Jack Speider
Association
Messia
Dee
Hawley
Bennett
Boston Elevated strike disrupts transit and sparks protests
Thousands walked to work as eight thousand cars and 582 miles of track were sidelined by a Boston Elevated strike. Crowds crowded platforms and rode steam trains while autos flooded downtown garages. Workers seek eight hours and higher pay, stance rejected by railway trustees before War Labor Board.
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Nes
Autoémobbiles- One
Orvices
War Labor Board
Carmen
Trustees of
the Railway
Providence Carmen Go Out On Strike
Providence street car men of the Carmen’s Union vote to quit work at midnight after a three hour debate. The strike is conditional on union officials reaching a satisfactory agreement with Rhodesland Company receivers, with 75 cents an hour maximum demanded and the case before the War Labor Board.
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Providence
Carmen
Rhodesland Company
War Labor Board
Redgate and detectives inspect several saloons
Police Superintendent Redgate and a group of plainclothes officers, likely U S Justice agents, visited East Side saloons last night. The inspectors entered open businesses for a brief check but gave no explanation of the tour. The report ends with a note of completion. The Paris peace treaty clauses for Austrian delegates near completion and to be delivered soon.
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Redgate
aAnive
Paris
Havas
Bela Run Out As Army Revolts In Hungary Crisis
Reported turmoil in Budapest as Bela Kun’s soviet government faces military and political pressure. Troops reportedly enter the city while officers desert, signaling friction with Allied powers and warnings of violence to defend the proletariat. Bela Kun assumed foreign commissary post and sought contact with Russia, complicating peace efforts.
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Bela
Bela Kun
Hungary
Lanée
Boehynt
Lander
Ing
Bala Kon
Siviet
Karolyi
Fle
Communist Party
Council of Five
Paris
Budapest
Danube
Afdea
Gorty
Kun Than
Belz Kun
Kun's Army Demoralized At Paris Conference
Paris hears that Bela Kun's army is demoralized and straggling from fronts with poor discipline. Dispatches say Bolshevism in Hungary is mainly in Budapest, while peasants block food shipments to the capital as its desperate state grows.
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Paris
Associated Press
Buda
Bela Kun
Hungary
Budapest
House votes 14 million for wounded soldiers
Washington July 17 The sundry civil appropriation bill passed the House after amendments to provide 14 million for rehabilitation of wounded soldiers sailors and marines. The bill had been vetoed by the President who said six million was insufficient to care for the wounded.
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Washington
House
Senate
No Use Hoarding Green Apples to Make Cider
Washington July 17 The House ended work amid confusion over Volstead flavoring extract amendments. A Gard proposal to tighten the bill was defeated 72 to 50 and Wilson of Pennsylvania to permit wine and cider for personal use was rejected 74 to 49. The flavoring extract amendment passed 74 to 59 as other amendments were sent for printing in the Record. The chamber adjourned for the night after a flurry of votes.
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Washington
House
Volstead
Gard
Wilson
Pennsylvania
Dr Clarence N Payne Protests Irish Tri Color Plan
Dr Clarence N Payne of 492 State Street filed a protest letter with City Hall and the Common Council against a proposed display of the Irish tricolor on the flag staff beside the Stars and Stripes. He attached a press clipping and called it an insult to local Americans to publicly display the emblem.
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Clarence N. Payne
State Street
Lake Machinists Meet Demand Recognition of Union
Lake Machinists vote to demand union recognition at Lake Torpedo Boat plant. A 44 hour week already exists there, and a five man committee was appointed to meet Iron Workers to push for a closed shop at the Lake plant.
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LAKE
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Iron Workers’ Union
Lithe Lake
Internal Revenue Service reorganized nationwide
Washington July 17 Vast increase in the work of the bureau of internal revenue was caused by a complete reorganization of the tax collection service announced by Commissioner Roper. Each state except Nevada will have a separate collection district with permanent headquarters in major cities to aid taxpayers with forms and advice. Ten districts are created effective August by consolidating others, permitting ten new districts in states that previously had none. The Ninth Pennsylvania Lancaster district is merged with the First Philadelphia district to form a separate district for Delaware.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Roper
Nevada
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Delaware
Aviator Killed In Circus Flight At Souther Field
Americus Ga July 17 Sergeant Barton Gates of Wlushing Long Island was killed late today during a serial circus at Souther Field He was flying upside down when his life belt broke causing a 2000 foot fall and the aircraft crashed nearly a mile away
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Americus
Barton Gates
Wlushing
Long Island
Souther Field
Gates
Wilson Reviews Paris Work for Republicans
President Wilson met three Republican senators at the White House to outline how the Versailles settlement shaped the treaty. Senator Colt indicated support while hinting at possible statements on Shantung and urging clarity on League provisions. The talks touched on reservations, Article X, and the need for cross party confidence as Lodge defended Senate control of information.
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G. O.P
White House
McCumber
Nelson
Su Lodge
Washington
Wilson
Repub
Colt
Rhodes
North Dakota
Nelson‘ofnesota
Golf
Senate
Japan
Repai Shantung
Senat
Tor Colt
League of N
France
League
Foreignons Committee
Lodge
Congressional Committee
White House- Borah
Lenate
Sha Frung
Orah
Republici
Idaho
Shantung
Lansing
Henry W
Tha Covent
Borah
Fails Again in Atlantic Flight by Sir Johns
Trederick P. Raynham failed to lift off in a Martinsyde plane for a trans Atlantic attempt. The aircraft rose 30 feet then crashed, wrecked beyond repair. Navigator Lieut. Biddlecombe and Raynham escaped as the machine struck, blamed on heavy fuel load. Doubt expressed over a third attempt due to vast costs.
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Sir. Johns
Trederick P. Raynham
Raynhamt
Lieut. Biddlecombe
Lairmen
Raynham
Belgium seeks US treaty for protection like France
Brussels July 17 two sections of the Chamber examining the peace treaty asked the government if Belgium could be protected by the United States in the same manner as France.
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Brussels
Belgium
France
Norwich Faces Prolonged Shore Line Strike
On July 17 Norwich residents accept a stalled Shore Line Electric Railway strike. Commuters stay home as officials refuse to operate and workers remain firm, leaving streets quiet and public service autos underused.
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Norwich
Shore Line
Electric Railway Company
Hihoir Adiude
End of Ship Strike Seen Near
New York July 17 Negotiations resume among the United States Shipping Board ship owners and striking seamen with hope for a quick settlement of the makie strike that has disrupted shipping along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Sus R. Brown Seamen's Union secretary said the strike would be settled within 24 hours, offering no reason for the prediction.
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New York
United States Shipping Board
Sus R. Brown
Seamen's Union
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State Health Board
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East Side
BOEHM
IV Control
ARMY
Kun
Common Council
Sini Feiners
Tron
Internal Revenue Tax Service
Ropar
Sergeant Barton Gates
Srep
Biddlecombe
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