Poincare Plans Sparks Allied Conference Rift
The Allied meeting on German reparations and moratoriums faces deadlock as M. Poincare and French ministers clash with Lloyd George over control of German finances. Experts reject the French proposal for productive guarantees, raising fears for the conference’s survival. British cabinet plans a Friday session amid deep disputes on moratorium length and economic reconstruction.
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London
Associated Press
St Poincara
Téferrad
M. Poincare
Lisyd-George
ML Folncare
Mr. Lloyd- George
Cabinnet Council
Mr. Lloyd-George
Germany
Bezides
Europe
Lloyd-George Fret
Poincare
Europe-American Cables Still Tied Up by Irish Insurgents
London dispatch reports Irish irregulars hold ten of seventeen transatlantic lines, crippling contact with Waterville and Valentia stations. Western Union and Commercial Cable lines suffer, with French Atlantic and Western Union Pensance routes also overwhelmed. Marconi’s Cuttyhunk station crippled, allowing limited traffic and forcing use of the French Avline Cable Company for AP despatches.
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Europe
London
Associated Press
Baosen
United States
Western Union
Commercial
Waterville
Valentia
Trish
Iriah Republicas
Atlantic Cable Company
Brest
Pens
Ance
Truhh
Marconi
Cutdwa
Ateck
Massagce
Avlenue
FP. O
Ohio and Nation Weathered in Primary and Tariff Debates
In Ohio, gubernatorial and Senate races appear settled while voters weigh prohibition in a state primary. Carmi A. Thomsen leads the Republican governor nomination by about 108,000 votes amid anti saloon endorsements as contenders like Keight, Durand and Smith vie. the wet dry issue shapes attorney general contest. In Washington the Senate votes to restore hides boots and leather to the tariff free list, with limited roll call results showing partisan splits on leather duties and glove rates, reflecting a lengthy tariff debate.
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Columbus
Ohio
Associated Press
Oslo
Carmi A. Thomsen
C. J. Keignt
Akron
Roosevelt
Homer Durand
Harvey C. Smith
Co. C. Grabbe
London
Washington
Senate
House
Republican Agricultural-Tariff Bloc
Senator Gooding
Idaho
Finance Committee
Curtis and
Smoot
Calder
Dillingham
Preinghuysen
Sutherland
McCumber
Watson
Indiana
Kiva Mambera
Spencer
Willis
New Keyes
Townsend
Reed
Missouri
Lodge
Massachusetts
Walsh
Portugal Declares General Strike Amid Lisbon Turmoil
Madrid dispatches report a general strike across Portugal with fears of disorders. The government has moved the seat of power to Fort Casnoes, martial law declared, constitutional guarantees suspended, and administrative offices relocated fourteen miles from Lisbon.
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Madrid
Portugal
Fort Casnoes
Portugese
Cancces
Jispon
Beys
Amazing Development in Aircraft Declared by President Harding
President Harding predicts an amazing development in air transport and declares the United States should lead the world. In a letter to the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce, he urges practical use, law, and public support for aviation as a national priority and notes plans for local landing fields and national airways.
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Washington
Harding
United States
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce
United States Air Service
Army and Navy Air Service Association
Agronauthel Chamber of Commerce
Tor
la Kovernmen
Warren G. Harding
National Airways
Alayan MM. Patrick
Army Air Service
Forces land near Cork as government troops storm three ports
Troops with 1600 men and artillery launched a bold operation sending ships from Dublin to Cork Youghal and Bantry. They landed simultaneously while irregulars fled. Resistance was heavy at Passage West as government forces advance toward Cork city.
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Dublin
Youghal
Cork
Weal Union Hall
Bantry
Times
Ilspalgh
Tork
Irish Nationals Rout 200 Irregulars in Mayo
A May 11 report from Dublin via Associated Press states Katona army troops attacked a position of 201 regulars near Swineford Mayo. The irregulars sent one returned fire and nineteen captured the remaining, with others escaping over a bog.
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Mayo
Dublin
Aum
Associated Press
Katona
Swineford
County Mayo
S Bog
King and allies plot to back Templeton for governor
A circulated tale claims John T. King G P leader Fairfield county would spend 100000 to dethrone J Henry Roraback as Republican state leader. Attended by Frank Healy Isaac Ullman Charles Gates and Templeton the dinner party allegedly proposed Templeton as candidate with King saying he would fund the effort. The lieutenant governor’s stance remains unclear.
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John T. King
G. P
Fairfield County
J. Henry Rora
Republcan Party
Kine
Arattle
New Fora
Frank Haaly
Isaac M. Ullman
New Haven
Charles A. Gates
Willimuntte
Licus
Charles
Templeton
Brough
Mealy
King
Gilman
Ulman
Crescent Beach
East Lyme
Healy
New York
Howe
Altman
John
John T
Gates
King, Healy
Rorabnat
Smpry
Jared
Wanted Ad Restores Lost Jewelry After Night Pickup
A hand bag with jewelry valued at $2,000 was dropped from a R. W. Hawke vehicle on Pembroke Street. It lay unattended in darkness until Mr. Hanize invoked Telegram to aid in recovering the bag within two days. The incident highlights the town’s reliance on community help and the Telegram network.
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Jermy
Swatford Avenue
Pembroke Streets
R. W. Hawke
Hanize
Telegram Want 2d
Bridgeport
Hanks Har
Velesram
Mr. Hanks
Bitsimias
Nrnik
Maintenance of Law and Order Civic Duty in Philadelphia
An annual convention of the Abstinence Latin of America declared that maintaining law and order is a civic duty not a political issue. The resolution urged unity in purpose and stated that only by firm opposition to a common foe can success be achieved.
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Philadelphia
Hope Tol
Harding seeks authority to seize roads over railway strike
President Harding plans to ask Congress for power to take over the railroads if Friday’s meeting of railroad labor unions fails to yield a decisive move to end the strike. Six of eight craft unions rejected his latest proposal, while the administration weighs whether to seek special legislation or a receivership plan. Final action hinges on Friday talks with remaining unions and allied railroad groups.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
St Im
Ines
All Snapcraft
Senate Hearings Cite Standard Oil Gasoline Dominance
Washington August 9 The Senate sub committee heard testimony from Robert L Welch counsel for the Petroleum Institute claiming Standard Oil units across the United States retained control after the Supreme Court dissolution decree and effectively continue to dominate retail gasoline sales as part of the broader inquiry into rising petroleum prices.
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Washington
Standard OW
Senate
Robert L. Welch
The
Petroleum Institute
United States
Standard Oil
Supreme Court
New Jersey Industries Face Ten Day Coal Supply
Reports to the New Jersey coal commission show about 90 percent of state industries have ten days of coal or less. Utilities reportedly can last 45 to 50 days. Dealers hold roughly 23,000 tons of coal statewide.
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New Jersey
Jersey City
N. J
The
Coal Commission
Edwards
No Anthracite Coal For Home Use This Winter
Hartford Aug 9 In line with Massachusetts action Connecticut Coal Distribution commission fixed a 25 cent per ton charge to cover distribution costs amid a fuel shortage. Anthracite will be unavailable for domestic use and bituminous coal will be used for homes. Governor Lake attended from Eastern Point and will return tonight. The commission plans price supervision but details remain unsettled. Only partial surveys from cities and institutions have been received for a state wide tabulation.
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Connecticut Coal Distribution Commission
Hartford
Massachusetts
W .Ré
Thomas W. Russell
Commission
Boston
James J. Storrow
Governor Lake
Eame
Eastern Point
Tomas
Manslaughter charge looms in Beers death and alcohol seizure
A truck carrying 200 gallons of alcohol was seized near gigfield avenue on a New York to Bridgeport route. Sebestyan is held on manslaughter and criminal negligence charges after a fatal crash injuring W. W. Beers, 84, on Stile Street. Beers died after an incident involving a vehicle driven by Sebestyan, who faces a jury appearance with bond set at 1904 dollars.
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Thiru Precinct
Gigfield Avenue
State Street
New York
Charles Ann
Griver
Fex
New Britain
Passanisi
W. W. Beers
Ahratford Avenue
Stile Street
Henry Stevenson
Sbestyan
Bever
Wordin Avenue
St. Vincent's ‘Hospital
Coralier Stevenson
State’s
Earle Garlick
Vincent J. Keating
Corgnera
Sebesiyin
Charvgce
Heatyan
Sebestyan
Joseph N. Nagy
Fairfield Avenue
Roet
Naty
Beers
Abe
Nia
Sthestynn
Sevestyan
New Tax Office Registers to Be Ready by Sept 1
New cash registers built for the tax collector’s office arrived yesterday and will be in use by September 1 when the second installment or city taxes become due. The machines promise clerical accuracy and reduce errors in tax bills, with a daily balance device showing the office’s financial state. Purchase followed Tax Collector Edward A. Dever’s recommendation after the Smith embselement.
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Edward A. Dever
Lord Northcliffe's Condition Still Grave
In London reports on Viscount Northcliffe state his condition remains grave after several days of critical status. The publisher's health is unchanged and continues to be described as grave by authorities.
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Lord Northcliffe
London
Aaron
Tie Beter
Tha
Ang
Viscount Northcliffe
Illinois Operators Refuse Conference on Arbitration
Illinois coal operators meeting in Chicago reject a second invitation from John L. Lewis to attend a Cleveland conference on arbitration. W. K. Kavanaugh says Illinois operators are united on arbitration and will not drop their fight. Lewis declines to arbitrate. The Cleveland session delays decisions as unions and operators weigh terms and field extensions, with talks centering on a possible settlement affecting the central competitive field. The mood favors settlement, and operators outside the field show willingness to negotiate on broader terms.
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Chicago
Illnois Coal Operators
Thay
W. K. Kavanaugh
Minnsis Operators Association
John L. Lewis
Cleveland
Illinois
Associated Press
Mey
Cisson
Pennsylvanies
Indiana
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Test of Federal Power Aimed at Coal Dictator
N H Goal Dealer heads a drive to block government coal rationing and confiscation plans amid strikes and mine shortages. H B Spencer, the federal fuel dictator, faces possible injunctions as H F Friend of a Connecticut coal firm seeks to test constitutional authority and public emergency exceptions.
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N. H
Friend
H. B. Spencer
Harding
Connecticut Corporation
Washington
Tuenlah
Caples
Ashley
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Congressmen
Howie Shoul
Frost
Garrett
Tennessee
W. Beers
Lewis
Dt. Kavanaugh
Spekitors
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