Brandegee and Borah Lead Fight Against Army on Rhine
Senate debate highlights Republican senators Borah and Brandee of Connecticut arguing against continued U S military presence in Germany. They question the cost of about 2.75 million dollars monthly and contend the war partner nations should bear the burden, urging withdrawal as soon as feasible.
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Borah
Rhine
Washington
Germany
Senate
Imdus
Boys Confess To Placing Tie On Railroad Track
Twinsted officials report Archie Sir. Czarthy of Hartford aged 13 and Nicholls Bertin of Providence 17 have confessed to placing a tie across the Central New England track west of New Bastford. Police say the motive was to slow a freight train so the youths could rob the engine. Train crews halted the train in time to avert disaster.
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Archie Sir. Czarthy
Hartford
Nicholls Bertin
Providance
BR. T
Jocal
Central New England Railroad
New Bastford
Police raid grocery finds large liquor haul
Police raided Broad Grocery at 7 Broad Street and seized nine barrels of liquor and many bottles. Proprietor John McCarr and employee Lewis Harkas were arrested on bonds. other suspects were released.
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Broad Grocery Company
Broad Street
John McCarr
Lewis Harkas
Caruso Allegedly Half Irish Says Newsman
London dispatches quote a Strabane correspondent claiming Enrico Caruso was half Irish through his mother Jessie Donohue relatives in Strabane. Naples reports describe a grand funeral in Italy with mourning, wreaths, closed shops, and a large luggage haul including jewelry worth 10,099,094 pounds and a necklace valued at 4,596,000 pounds.
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London
Strabang
Treland
Caruso
Jessie Donohue
Strabane
Naples
Italy
Csorlé
Seroplang
Geraldine Farrar Sued for Separation by Husband
New York report states actor Lou Tellegen filed suit against wife opera singer Geraldine Farrar for separation on a charge of desertion. Tellegen’s attorney says Farrar advised talks at her law office and he was barred from entering her residence. Servants say Farrar was away and he could not reach her despite days of attempts. No public explanation of differences was given.
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New York
Lou Tellegen
Salt
Geraldine Farrar
Tellegen
Cutt
Telegen
Miss Farrar
Lawsuers
Alty
Teliegen
Long Branen
Etyere
Political Recollections of McCombs Out Tomorrow
Washington reports that the controversial political recollections of the late William McCombs will be published tomorrow. The volume adds to hostile portrayals of Wilson and his associates, reflecting long standing grievances. McCombs, tied to Wilson’s shift from scholarship to politics, is portrayed as biased and revenge-seeking in the excerpt reproduced from the forthcoming work.
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Wilson
Mark Sullivan
Washington
Aug
Wiliam
areComds
McCantbs
Mr. Wilson
Whson
Jong
Digon
McCombs
Ison
Georges Starvey
Col Harvey
Supreme Council to Clear Decks for Arms Parley
Washington August 6 emissary Harvey entrusted with broad powers as president Harding's representative to Supreme Council at Paris meeting starting Monday. Mandates Yeap and Mesopotamia disarmament included. progress on commercial equality in mandated lands to be discussed with Britain Japan France and Italy. Outcome at Paris may speed Washington conference plans or delay them pending final settlements.
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Supreme Dauger
Paris
Broac
Ampassagor Harvey
Harding
Gieruss
Yap
Mesopotamia
Harvex
Supreme Council
Allied Council
United States
Hughes
Great Britain
Japan
France
Italy
Yeu
Harvey
Hag
Two Women Hurt In Auto Crash In Devon
A head on collision at Naugatuck and Bridgeport avenues last night left two women badly cut. Maud E L Weed of Bridgeport was charged with driving while intoxicated and released on a $100 bond. A second intoxicated woman was thrown through the windshield. she was taken to Milford Hospital for scalp laceration treatment. Palumbo of Bridgeport escaped serious damage and was ready to drive.
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Devon
Naugatuck
Bridgepory Avenue
Maud EL Weed
East Meath Street
Bridgeport
Naugatuck Avenue
Evenue
Oy Orlanco
Milford Hospital
Miss Weed
Palumbo
Ex Mayor Lee Named Receiver for Star
Henry L former mayor of Bridgeport was appointed by Judge John W. Banks as receiver for the Bridgeport Herald Publishing Company owner of The Evening Star. At the hearing two stockholders failed to agree, the firm loses about 2500 dollars monthly, and Lee also dealt with bankruptcy actions involving Danbury and Bridgeport Bus.
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Henry
Bridgeport
John W. Banks
Bridgeport Herald Publishing Company
Evening Star
Stoclheldsars
Jurga Bank
Les
Lee
Danbury and Bridgeport Bus Corporation
Thia
Judge Heard
Conscience Stricken Burglar Returns $170
A burglar returned about $170 three days after robbing the Park City Youth Club bar, with a later confession from the thief Moraport. A messenger delivered the bills to the club on Ford Avenue, and officials initially denied the report before admitting the incident was an irreverent joke.
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Park City
Moraport Wis
Spncal Messanger
Beratford Avenue
Sun
Runaway blimp lands safely after 50 mile drift
A faulty dirigible detaches crew and drifts above the area near Rockaway Naval Air Station. It finally settles in a field near Searsdaig, uninjured, though crew members suffer minor injuries and are cared for at a hospital. Townspeople give chase as the airship nears a church steeple and crash lands before mechanics recover the craft.
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Scarsdaim
N.Y. Aue
Rockaway Naval Air Station
Ere
Searsdaig
H-T
Senate examines unpaid taxes on Bridgeport housing projects
Senate resolution by Brandegee directs study of why Bridgeport city taxes were not paid on housing built by Index State Housing Corporation. City officials say about 70,000 dollars annual tax was promised by government, but funds were not remitted. Controversy spans two years with government authorities and property transfers leaving houses taxed in individual names only in some cases.
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Washington
Aus
Brandegas
Repulican
Connactictt
United States
Ihe
Bridgeport
Conn
Senate
Index State Housing Corporation
Black Rock
Grasmere
Crana
Connecticut Avenua
Mill Green
Rouses
Bridgeport Housing Corporation
Farker Seeley
Brandegeo
Individua
U. S. Housing Corporation
Bryce warns on government in business and finance
Williamstown Aug 5 Viscount James Bryce urged that governments with limited executive power are best for business and finance. He questioned direct government aid to commercial interests and warned financiers can influence press and lawmakers. He said wars are shaped by financiers and governments must consult financiers, though not always profit from their advice.
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Williamstown
Mass
Viscount James Bryce
Institute of Politics
Williams College
Som Bryce
China
Burns Agency Accepts 42000 For All Claims
City records show Burns Detective Agency accepted 42000 as full payment for all claims after a July 1 check mailed to the Burns agency. Auditor Keating, following Board instruction, noted the agency held out for 116000 while other claims totaled 33000 for involvement in vice raids.
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Burns Detective Agency
Keating
Board of Amport
Beer by the Case by Prescription Policy Update
The Internal Revenue bureau reportedly completed regulations allowing the preservation of beer as medicine, one case per prescription, with no limit on prescriptions. Secretary Mellon’s decision is awaited, while welfare measures and possible Congressional action may affect timing.
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Internal Revenue
Willis- Campbell
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Mellon
Campbell
Bridgeport Busmen Seek Injunction on City Bus Operations
Bridgeport busmen file a petition for an injunction to cover operation of busses in the city and vicinity. Jitney insurance rates have risen about 120 percent, with broker commissions cut from 17 to 19 percent. A special committee from the Bridgeport Bus Association will meet Hartford insurance officials Monday to discuss the increases.
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Bridgeport Busmen
Hartford
Insurance Company
Main
John Streets
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Bus Association
W. F. B. Kilpatrick
Regulations Bar Wholesale Liquor Dealers Nationwide
Washington, Aus 5 Regulations eliminating wholesale liquor dealers from distribution of alcoholic beverages were issued by Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair. Wholesale sales are restricted to manufacturers and wholesale grocers, with sacramental wine exceptions for importers. Palmer’s 1920s opinion supports the ban under prohibition laws. Supplemental rules on sacramental wine will follow. Wholesale of intoxicating liquors to domestic users in large bottle sizes is forbidden, while wholesale druggists may sell within monthly limits.
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Washington
Aus
Internal Revenue
Blair
Torsmer
Palmer
Education Board Meeting Set for Monday Night
The Board of Education will meet Monday night at the board offices in the First National Bank building. Agenda includes finance report, payment of bills, and salaries. July fuel supplies coal and coke for schools are adequate until February 1 with replenishments upcoming under Sprague Coal & Ice Co and Karm Terminal Co.
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Board of Education
First National Bank
Tha Cosa
Sprague Coal &Ice Company
Karm Terminal Combany
Amateur Radio Exchange With Europe Detailed
Extensive tests to establish radio contact with Europe England and France will be run under the American Radio Relay League from December 3 to 17 after elimination tests among the best equipped amateur stations.
Miss Clarke Aid to Booze Runners And Bohemian Set
Miss Tena Clarke West Palm Beach postmistress was imprisoned in Orlando on murder and defalcation charges totaling about 25 090 and 282 000 in currency theft from a mail pouch. Authorities say she confessed then claimed no recollection if she killed Mikmore. She believes in spiritualism and faces severe penalties if found guilty.
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Fila
Aus
Tena
Clarke
West Palm Beach
W. M. Miltmore
Mikmore
Jung
Walnut Beach Residents Doubt Clarke Postmistress Theft
Walnut Beach residents Martin Whelan and his son express disbelief at reports from Orlando of Lena Clarke, Palm Beach postmistress, being charged with theft of 520,000 and murder of Fred A. Miltmore. They note Clarke was respected, efficient, and highly regarded by Palm Beach post office staff.
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Walnut Beach
Martin
Whelan
Orlando
Fiorida
Lena Clarks
West Palm Beach
Fred A. Miltmore
Miss Clarke
West Pain Beach
Misa Clarse
Palm Beach
Bridgeport Jitneymen Return Fire in Federal Hearing
Bridgeport lawyers pressed to lift or modify an injunction as Judge Thames weighs requests to exclude Connecticut attorneys and proceed with wider juries. Attorney Klein argued the court must call in the other two juries to hear the case, citing state precedent. The hearing, held in New Haven, drew a packed courtroom as rulings loom.
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Bridgeyort
Gts
Jacob B. Klein
Edwin Thames
Aes
Robart J
Connecticnt Company
Thames
Allorney Ines
Connecticut
Winchester Inc
Fane
Robert J. Woodcruff
Arthur Klein
New Has Ven
Ion
Klein
Bridgeport
New Haver
Bridgeport Speaks
Kiela
Justice White
State
Coleman
Atlantic Reporter
Jung
Supreme Court
Co: Tecticut
Robert J. Noses
Trolley Expresses to Compete With Sitneys New Haven to Waterbury
Officials tested feasibility of jitney competition between New Haven and Waterbury. A Dassa Anger car ran 60 minutes one way and 59 minutes return, with a one hour cap. If extended to one hour, each trip could be about 25 minutes, tying with existing trains between Boston and York at New Haven.
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New Haven
Waterbury
New Hever
Hoston
York
Bridgeport Playground Outing Draws 700 Children
More than 700 boys and girls from 12 city playgrounds rode a ferry to the inland resort for a day of athletics. Morning games included boys baseball with Seaside and Shelton, and a girls match between Waltersville and Hall. Waltersville won the girls game 10 to 3. Afternoon contests saw another boys game as Waltersville faced Mill playgrounds for the East Side title, Waltersville winning 8 to 9.
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Pleasure Beach
West Side
Waltersville
Board of Recreation
Bridgeport
Stratford Avenue
R. A. Deckie
Seaside
Shelton
West Sife
Waitersville
Hall
Dionship
Wom
New Haven
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