Open or Secret Sessions debated at disarmament talks
Senate debate opens on whether to keep sessions open at the disarmament conference. Senator Lodge stays silent on publicizing talks while pressing for real disarmament. Women leaders urge President Harding to name a woman to the U S delegation. he signals a path to use womens influence in negotiations.
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Associated Press
Senate
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Barbisa Relations
Good Roads Bill
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Grout
Sid
Donovan Plans Third Run for Norwalk Mayor
Norwalk on August 17 reports Mayor Jeremiah Donovan, back from a month’s vacation, will seek re election for a third term. He first won in 1917, then 1919 with a landslide Democratic vote, overcoming a prior Republican majority of 5000. He declined comment on mandamus actions tied to a Board of Education dispute and is expected to appear before Judge John W Banks in the matter.
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Norwalk
Jeremiah Donovan
Donovan
Board of Estimate
Board of Education
John W. Banks
Importer Court
Aphasia Victim Arrested in Murder Case in Oregon
Portland, Aug 17. Dennis Russell, laborer of Roseburg, Oregon, was arrested in Canada in connection with a murder case. Dr R M Brutefield, Roseburg dentist, who was with the prisoner, claimed to suffer aphasia and cited flashes of memory since July 10, the day before the car was found wrecked and burned. The case centers on the maimed body found with the car.
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Oregon
Dennis Russell
Roseburg
R.M. Brutefield
Canada
George Meuner
Neuner
Brumfen
Dennis Ruesell
Girl Pedestrian Killed by Auto On Bridgeport Turnpike
Beatrice Bristol 22 of East Haven died from a broken neck after being struck by an auto owned by Maurice Sugarman of Hartford on the Bridgeport turnpike Milford police report. She and a friend were walking when a large truck passed, followed by another vehicle. Sugarman was accompanied by a woman who gave her name as Creen.
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New Haven
Maurice Sugarman
Hartford
Bridgeport
Milford
East Haven
Bridgeport Turnpike
Rathce
Bristol
Haven
Pauline Tucker
Waycord
Ig Allan
GS Edgewoodetree i
Mise Creen
Sugartann
Melford
Post Office Chases Burlap Connecticut Immigrant Surge
Washington reports no new post office appropriations this session. Merritt and Connecticut Republicans press for Bridgeport and other cities, but Langley, chair of the House Public Buildings Committee, bars newbuilding requests this session. Immigrant arrivals to Bridgeport surge with Italians leading, many from Russian Hebrew, Slavonian Magyars, and others. families scatter nationwide after brief stays.
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George H. Manning
Washington
Bridgeport
Washington, D.C
Schuyler Merritt
Stamford
Connecticut
John Langley
House
Pueie Buildings Committee
Langley
Ridgefield
Norwalk
Mert
Hear Iit
Merritt
Building Committee
Hlll
Congress
State Board of Education
Dilis Island
Is City
Arrest Holds Man in Mis Mount Ditch Liquor Case
Policemen of the Bureau of Investigation last night arrested John Moroski of 172 Maplewood avenue charging him with a violation of the state Mayor lawn. He was served with a warrant alleging his possession and operation of a home distillery for the making of liquor. Bail was fixed at $200.
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Bureau of Investigation
John Moroski
Maplewood Avenue
Lawn
Derby Man Honored at Foresters Convention
Baltimore Ma Aug 17 Delegated to the Biennial convention of the supreme court Foresters of America in session here today elected George P Sullivan Derby Conn supreme chief ranger Other officers chosen were Supreme sub chief ranger P J Kennedy Peter N Tl supreme treasurer Ores Hintamon Philadelphia supreme secretary Thomas M Donnelly Jersey City NJ supreme recording secretary Joseph M Grisem Chicopee Mass supreme lecturer Thn W H Baehr Cleveland Ohico supreme medical examiner Dr John J Frankinges Philadelphia supreme trustees William Rosenkranz chairman Brooklyn NY Frank Svesia Jaliot Fred 8 Pulver New York City Charles 4 Root Sacramento Calif John J Mack Hartford Conn James Durts Philadelphia and Bert T Mitchell Baltimore
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Supreme Court
Foresters of America
George P. Sullivan
Derby
Conn
Supreme
P. J. Kennedy
Peter
N. TL
Supreme Treasaver
Ores Hintamon
Philadelphia
Thomas M. Donnelly
Jersey City
N. K
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Chicopee
Mass
W H. Baehr
Cleveland
Ohico
John J. Frankinges
Supreme Trustees
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Grooklyn
N. Y
Frank Svesia
Jaliot
Fred
Pulver
New York City
Charles
Root
Sacramento
Calif
Johbn J. Mack
Hartford
James Durtss
Bert T. Mitchell
Music at Minneapolis post office boosts night workers morale
Washington reports a trial using phonograph records to ease the strain of night shifts at the Minneapolis post office. Postmaster Purdy says workers became more alert, less fatigued, and left at quitting time with improved morale and efficiency. Postmaster General Hays approved the idea and seeks further experiments with interest.
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Minneapolis
A. Purdy
Infay
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Taster
Hays
Purdy
M. Purdy
Jez
Ua Be
Purity
Aix
Jitney Appeals Filed With Utility Board In Bridgeport
About 180 jitney appeals were filed by Bridgeport drivers against Public Utilities Commission rulings, with 46 of 71 permits already appealed. Connecticut company to appear in Milford court as 200 cases head for September term, while protests focus on the so called Club Plan and legality of jitney operations.
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Public Utilities Commission
Bridgeport
Connecticut Company
Tekten
Superior Court
Munger
Milford
Walnut Beach
Robert. Munger
Ansonia
Jervis D. Brown
Omar W. Platt
Chanter 77
Bridgeport Bus Association
W. 7. D. Kllpatrick
Kllpatrick
Bridgeport Youth Held as Peddler of Drugs
An 18 year old Bridgeport youth named Mike Dinegress of 89 Lexington Avenue was arrested yesterday on a charge of narcotics possession with intent to sell. Bond was set at $2,000.
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Polige
Bridgeport
Mike Dinegress
Lexington Avenue
Ball
Ordney Opens Long Debate on Tariff Measure
Washington Aug 17 The House opened a four hour debate on the tariff bill with Fordney leading and the rule allowing a final vote at 3 pm Saturday. He attacked Wilson era extravagance and railroads control while defending tax changes as an honest effort to reduce taxes. The session featured partisan displays and demonstrations from Republicans and some Democrats.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Wilson
Paris
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
House
Fordmey
MecAdno
Shipping Board
Sherk
Penn trustees release Wood to Philippine governorship
Philadelphia August 17 The University of Pennsylvania board of trustees released Major General Leonard Wood until September 1, 1928 from his agreement to head the university. The action leaves him free to accept President Hardings offer to govern the Philippines Josiah H. Penniman remains provost during the transition.
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Philadelphia
Board of Trusteea
University of Pennsylvania
Crowell Publisher Dies In Cincinnati Hospital
J Crowell former owner of Crowell Publishing Co Springfeldt publishers of Woman's Home Companion and Farm and Fireside died in a Cincinnati hospital after months of illness. A separate wire item notes Torn A Canaher Meriden and Talbot Smith Hartford Conn passed canal service examinations in Washington in June and will be eligible for vacancies abroad when secured.
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J. Crowell
T the Crowell Publishing Co
Springfeldt. G
Woman's Home
Companion
Fireside
Washington
Meriden
Talbot Smith
Hartford
Conn
Burglary at John Mussie’s Perry Store
Robbers entered John Mussie’s Perry Street shop by a pass key and stole eight carts and other items valued at £81, according to a police statement. The theft was reported yesterday.
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John Mussie
Peery
Wilson Interviews Clients at Law Offices in Washington
Angela Woodrow reports Wilson’s first appearance at his law offices in Washington. Friends see this as evidence of the former president's ongoing activities. Cathy Bainbridge, former secretary of state and Wilson’s law partner, also awaited him at the new offices.
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Washington
Angela Woodrow
Wilson
Eenhin Bainbridge
Cathy
De Valera and British Terms Rally Shocks Nation
Milford police close all games of chance at Walnut Beach under state orders. Concessioners must obtain a $25 license. debate over games of chance versus skill continues as the beach shuts many operations. Continued on Page Two.
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Alling
New Haven
Milford
James Mather
Sergi
Henry Galbronner
Mitford
Police Department
Wirth Confers On U S Treaty In Berlin Meeting
Chancellor Wirth and Foreign Minister Rosen with Dr. Von Enimhausen met officials of the Corittion party to review a drafted peace treaty with the United States. Berlin expects acceptance as a basis for final ratification while secrecy surrounds the talks and no names are disclosed.
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Associated Press
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Rosen
Daniel von Enimhausen
Corittion Party
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Germany
Parcis
Dressl
Foreign Relations Committee
Reichstag
Washington
Haye
Olivet pastor's mother dies in Fulton New York
Mrs. Sarah J. Brown, 81, mother of Dr. Herbert S Brown, pastor of Olivet Congregational church, died Tuesday at the Fulton home of her daughter Mrs. George L. Pratt. Funeral services were set for 4 PM at River Bend Cemetery chapel in Norwalk. Dr. Brown and his wife were summoned from Jackson NH but will return after the service. Mrs. Brown is survived by her son and daughter.
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Herbert S Brown
Olivet Congregational Church
George L. Pratt
Fulton, S. Y
Brown
Norwalk
South WN Valk
Coberese Dlonal
River Bide Etery
Dr. Brown
Jackson
New Hampshire
Deceived Lamb Confesses Death by Own Action
Police say John Lamb, 48, of 54 Union Square, killed by blows from a wrench during a confrontation with Mrs Elizabeth Wolfe at her Stratford Avenue home. Wolfe, a nurse by profession, claimed she used an assumed name. Lamb, badly beaten, left Bridgeport after the incident. no prosecution is planned. The motive and the caller who warned of Lamb’s trap remain unsolved.
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Eizabeth Wolfe
Stratford Avenue
John Lamb
Union Square
Lamb
Wolfe
Wolfs
Bridgeport
Kel
Soo
Retail Food Prices Show Increase In Month
Department of Labor report indicates overall price rises across items in St. Louis and other cities. Potatoes up 28 percent, eggs 20, butter 13, sirloin steak 4, cabbage 10, bananas 5, with general U.S. increase around 9 percent in some regions. Noted higher wholesale and farm product costs. Local markets in Boston, New Haven, Chicago, and other cities show notable gains.
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St. Tuan
Boston
New Iaven
Bridgeport
Conn
Chicago
Fall River
New Yor
Washinsign
Tex Angeles
De Valera Puts Independence First in Ulster Talks
In Dublin the Dail Eireann prepares for secret session to discuss Britain's peace proposals. Eamon de Valera insists Ireland seeks independence and that dominion status would keep the republic within the empire. He offers an olive branch to Ulster while urging Ulster leaders to seek a settlement with Irish interests.
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Associated Press
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Eamonn de Valera
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de Valera
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Ain
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Mi de Valera
James Craig
British Cabinet Silent After De Valera Speech
London August 17. British cabinet in session after De Valera’s uncompromising Irish speech as Lloyd George faces a tough choice. Officials say the speech heightens tensions, while ministers defer to a wait and see stance amid troop movements and possible responses.
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