Camp Dix Bootlegger Ring Exposed In Theft Plot
Fourteen suspects including five civilians and twenty soldiers are held after a two year bootlegging and theft scheme at Camp Dix yielded army equipment worth 350 000 dollars. The operation was run from outside the camp with liquor distribution aiding thefts and sentries being supplied. Prime mover Frank McCeever led from a Wrightstown hotel. raids recovered half the loot and linked 30 more possibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
S.J
Itta
Sentrina
Col
Dennia P. Quinlan
Camp Dix
Poload Jr
Frank McCeever
Wrightsfora
Herd
Hea
Robert Richards
Bordentown
Richards
Quinlan Asid
New York
Philadelphia
Trenton
Norristown
Placer
Armed Bandits Rob Drug Store In New York
Three armed robbers held up a Manhattan drugstore as proprietor Racher B. Lete and a clerk counted receipts. The bandits escaped with about $3,000 in cash and jewelry after shots were fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Beneslyn
Dempsey Says He Is Willing to Fight Tate
Dempsey, the world heavyweight claimant, states he would meet Bill Tate for the title if a promoter offers acceptable terms. He arrived from Los Angeles and will depart for New York and then Europe. Tate, his former sparring partner, has asserted title claims and is viewed as a challenger if terms suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempsey
Bill Tate
Angeles
New York
Europa
Tate
Bill
Jarry Wille
Hot Sea
Daylight Saving Adopted by Bridgeport Chamber Group
The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce board approved daylight saving, urging members to set clocks ahead from April 30 to September 24. The Retail Board and Manufacturers association align on the schedule and the New Haven Railroad will adjust trains to NYC and Massachusetts time. The recent poll elected Sumner Simpson and five others to the board, with 12 nominees receiving varied vote totals from 190 to 326. The new board will elect officers at Strathla Hall Monday evening, and a letter noted Alba Johnson’s missed appearance. Officials urged broader representation at the May 14 15 United States Chamber of Commerce meeting in Washington.
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Chamber of Commerce
Yassarday
Chamber
The
Manufacturers’ Association
New Haven Railroad
New York City
Massachusetts
Sumner Simpson
Edmund §. Wolfe
William Oc. Hawles
Walter M. Banks
Horace B. Meowln
Daniel M. Jones
Sumner Slopson
Edmund G. Wolfe
William C. Howhey
Walter M. Bangs
Horace B. Merwin
Daniel
Jones
Norman Looda
Samuel G. Parker
William J. Baird
George & Troxell
Benjamin F. Morrista
S. Andersoz
John G. Wieerald
Morris
J. Barker
Strathla
Alba
Johnson
Locomo
Mer. Johnson
United States Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Aix
Sear
Tewat
Bridgeport
Psychologists Debate Scrambled Eggs Charge at Norwalk Club
The Applied Psychology club replied to Rev Dr Van Doren’s claim that clergymen preach scrambled eggs, saying members do not endorse every speaker. President Lewis Corbit defended clergy, praised the club’s selective talks, and noted only modest newspaper framing of Van Doren’s remarks.
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Corbit
Bridgeport Club
van Doren
DeWitt Talmage van Doren
Norwalk
Applied Psychology Club
Lewis H. Cosbit
Corsit
Dr. van Do
Dr. van Doren
Apeak
Triamy
Paris
de van Toren
Charges of fraud loom over bureau inquiry in Washington
The Treasury undersecretary defends the presidents right to silence as the Bureau of Engraving and Printing faces scrutiny over duplicated Liberty bonds and possible fraud. New director Louis Hill plans to work with Justice agents while an interdepartmental committee reviews property accounts.
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Washington
Treasury
Gibert Thig
Bureau of
Cngraving
Harding
Gilbert
Louis A. Hill
Bureau
James L. Wilmeth
Trouss
Hill
Department of Justice
Taitwil
Federal Reserve Board
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Comptroller of
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Thal
Prisiog
Burga
Ploven
Bureau Engraving & Printing
Nagalns
Ini
Purnésen
Murnau
Aes
Mellon Reassures Treasury Employes in Washington
Secretary Mellon calmed fears among Treasury Department workers after reports of mass dismissals in the Internal Revenue Bureau. He asserted that the rumors of a sweeping layoff under President Harding were baseless and that the Treasury personnel would remain secure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Meligns
Treasury Department
Tarternal Revenue Bureau
Police arrest man sought for 1920 store robbery
James Jones, long absent in Cleveland, was captured last night on a $400 robbery charge tied to the White Flour clothing store break in Ursa two years ago. Police say he confessed to that crime and to a Ridge Avenue grocery robbery the same year, and he is held under guard.
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James Jones
Cleveland
Jones
Ursa
Ridge Avenue
Oklahoma Financier Charged in Unwritten Law Slaying
Oklahoma City April 5 A multimillionaire attorney and oil operator Jean P Day faces trial for the shooting of Lieutenant Colonel Paul W Beck amid an inquest and disputed statements. Mrs Day recounts an assault in the Day home as a coroner's inquest resumes with a murder charge possible if Day declines to testify. An army board at Fort Sill will report to Washington Saturday on whether Beck receives military honors.
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Oklahoma
City
Oia
Jean P. Day
Tial
Paul W. Beck
Colonel Beck
Coronex
Army
Ernst Hines
Fort Sill
Bees Wan
Carmander
Thomas G. Lamphier
Vernon Berge
Calain McCullough
Adjutant-General's Office
Washington
Itta
Beck
M. FY
Meadows
Wan
OE Jing
Groen
Ku Hilm
Feck
Nigns
Mia
Apply
Giclan
Barty Pacaday
Mr. Day
Murderous Attack on Farm Family in Concordia
Four Trembly children were saved after a fire revealed a fatal attack on Theo dore Trembly age 18 and three others. The elder Trembly, a widower, was injured but could not explain the crime. Neighbors found the house and barn ablaze with no clues yet for investigators.
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Concordia
Kansas
Brennan
Theodore Trembly
Theodore
Trembly Rome Ren St Joseph
Trembly
Bridgeport Dispensary centralizes care and clinics model
Bridgeport boosters describe a city public dispensary consolidating multiple clinics and health departments in one building. A permanent volunteer staff offers orthopedic, dental, gynecological, dermatology, tubercular, neurological, and other clinics, plus an emergency hospital with full ambulance service and a milk station. In the year ending March 31, 1922, 22,913 clinic visits and 4,734 emergency cases were handled at a net annual cost of 32,209.90 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health and Charities
Bridgeport
Diplomatic Mail Robbery On Fast Paris Train
A mail car on a rapid Mediterranean train between Paris and Dijon was robbed at La Roche. Three bags of English mail destined for Italy disappeared. seals remained intact earlier, suggesting a well planned theft. Police consider two theories, possible theft of documents or a calculated burglary aimed at valuable items.
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Paris
Associated Press
England
Italy
Laroche
AOL
Gonde
London
Paria Evening
Lepresse
Parly Polles
Pars
Mall
Partlowller
Parle
Dijon
Diecovyreus
Stymie Reinstated In American Golf Ban Steel Shaft
New York April 5 Announcement by the United States Golf Association executive committee states the stymie is reinstated in American golf. Steel-shafted clubs are banned as the commission explains lack of torsion. A $1 admission fee will be charged in national championships to cover the extension of the greens.
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STEEL
New York
United States Association
Canada
Western Association
Tito Chic
Ales
Danbury Citizens urged to invest savings at home
Danbury residents are urged to invest savings locally through the Danbury Building and Loan Society private sale of 19,000 shares at 1 each. Led by Ebar Hodge, the society claims six percent interest on first mortgages in Danbury and aims to boost local home ownership, with many shares reportedly sold and plans to grow Danbury workers’ housing.
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Danbury
Urong
Danbury Investors
Nome
Jt 19
Learne Socielian
Aso
Ebar Hodge
Stevenso- Hodge Company
Aominant
Bumrof F
Denby Warns Navy against Disloyalty
Secretary Denby issued a special order to the Navy warning officers and sailors to guard themselves ashore and afloat from covictiem, communism, and anarchy. He said no leniency would be shown to those committing disloyal acts amid concerns over foreign propaganda seeking to undermine naval morale.
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Washington
Danny
Denby
Ainister
Societien
Ite
U S Demands Equal Treatment In Russian Debt
United States voices firm stance at Genoa on Russia external debt. State Department says Washington will not accept only a paper agreement and will insist on full American interests being protected. Diplomats abroad will inform European offices of the no agreement unless American interests are fully recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Genoa
Russia
United States
State Department
Hughes
Mate
Russla
Geno
Runaia
Olivia Stone Case Goes to Jury Today
The Olivia M. P. Stone murder case in Brooklyn hinges on final summations as Justice Aspinall’s Supreme Court jury prepares to hear the charge. Assistant District Attorney argues Miss Stone killed Cincinnati lawyer Ells G. Kinkead after he refused to stay vamped.
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New York
Olivia M. P. Stone
Nurga
Ells G. Kinkead
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Elies
Aspinall Tod
Supreme Court
Warhasse
Kinkeed
Miss Stone
Miners and operators clash over plan for conference
Washington April 5. Labor committee chairman Nolan reports that nine operators will meet with miners if urged by public opinion and government. Large operators in western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois show little hope to attend next Monday’s conference as pressure for a settlement grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wolan
Houng
Ops Pratora
Tha
Ohia Callieries
Oble
Puil
H. Penna
Indiana Bluminove Operators
Haute
Caicaxo du Ataia
Central Arth
North District
Winds Coat
Pitesburgh Coal
Jending
Besta
Charman Nolan
Pittsburga Vein Operators Association
Cleveland
Ohio
Nolan
Ford Line Hope
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Linea
Labor Committee
Johnt Moora
United Min Workers
Lewis
New York
Jenn L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Mathracit
Ita
House Labor Committee
Morrow
John Prophy
Unity
Arbuckle Defends Actions as Mercy Not Malice in Miss Rappe Case
Roscoe Arbuckle testified he found Miss Virginia Rappe ill on a hotel floor and moved to help her, calling a physician later. He claimed his actions were merciful, not injurious, and noted he and Miss Rappe met five years ago. He denied bribery claims and said he later danced at the hotel ballroom after the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Roscoe Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Trappe
Jess Norgard
Culver
City Motion Picture
Umo
Arbuckle
Miss Rappe
Counse
Ar‘puckle
Gambina Maud Delmont
Miss Happe
Arbucks
Salt
Joe Arbuckle
Tim
Glasgow publisher dies in Manhattan office
Robert Glasgow, 45, widely known publisher and Canadian clubs member, died in his Manhattan office after illness. Native of Canada, he earned a Master of Arts degree two years ago and was active in Canadian circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert’ Glasgow
Manhattan
Glasedy
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Borah
SEC
Mellon
Oklahoma Financier de Plead
Day
Jean
Swae Supreme Court Justi
Smut, Ool
Path
W, Bok
Phat Bridgelort
Navy
U.S
U. S
Olivia Stone
Lue
Mem
Crosse
Glasgow
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