Senators Avert Veto By Incorporating Simmons Amendment
The Senate adopted a Simmons amendment to the soldier bonus bill directing the Treasury to pay all bonus expenses from foreign interest collections. If funds fall short, remaining claims are paid from other unappropriated money. Supporters say this removes a presidential veto risk and pushes enactment.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Shmmons
North Carolina
New
Indiana
Akwawe
Secretary of the Treasury
London
L Lloyd-George
Great Britain
Britain to repay debt to America seeks moral support
In London on August 20 Prime Minister Lloyd George told Colonel E M House that Britain will discharge its present debt to the United States to the last farthing. House said the premier asked him to relay that Britain does not seek financial aid but desires continued moral support from the United States.
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Lloyd George
E. M. House
Great Britain
United States
House
Associated Press
Movie Actress Tells Her Version of Bergen Death
Edgewater. Associated Press reports that two more movie people testified about the fatal shooting of Handsome Jack Bergen at George F. Cline’s home. Alice Thorton, the so called mysterious blonde, identified as Bergen’s former stenographer, recounted her involvement and Bergen’s affair with Mrs. Cline. Witness Joseph Turilo, a batte scene expert, also provided new details. Grand jury to convene Sept 5 as 109 potential jurors are impaneled. detectives traced Thorton from Manhattan to her home.
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Aus
Associated Press
George F. Cline
Jack" Bergen
Tim Stars
Mies
Alice Thorton
Bergen
Manhattan
Cline
Joseph Turilo
Miss Thornton
Upper Manhattan
Cine
Bersen
Mer
Satanac Lake
Benjamin cuts off children in will of Park Benjamin
The New York probate filing shows Park Benjamin disinheriting all his children including Mrs. Dorothy Caruso widow of Enrico Caruso. His adopted daughter Anna Bolchi Benjamin receives 60 000 and the residue goes to Ida E. Benjamin with future principal to Anna upon Ida's death.
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Caruso
New York
Dorothy Caruso
Enrico Caruso
Park Benjamin
Anna Bolchi Benjamin
Ida E. Benjamin
Goshen, N.S
Anna Bolehi Benjamin
Peoples Party Sweep Stratsford Caucus Victory
In Stratford on August 29 the Peoples' General Committee captured the Republican town caucus winning a slate of town committeemen and convention delegates. Old Guard members capitulated as the People’s ticket gained overwhelming strength, with the Welfare League slate failing to receive a vote.
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The
Peoples’ General Committee
R. H. Hunter
Republican Town Caucus
Peoples’ Committee
Harold C. Lovell
George H. Bateman
Yowell
Ictans
Lovell
Shanes B. (Shang) Wheeler
William A. Stagg
H. LeRoy Lewis
Jeremiah Kennedy
Christian Parsons
George Barnes
A. J. Moher
Tom Reutter
John Smith
Robert Graham
BR. M. Lovell
Edith Hastings
Bert Barnes
H. M. Elle
W. Hughes
Herbert Smitten
Joseph Reynolds
Mya
Herbert Sniffen
Leroy Lewis
Donald Sammis
George M. Barnes
B. F. *White
Leroy Levis
Robert Grahem
Wiliam H Freyer
John Moore
A. L. Birks
M. Sterling Filmer
RA. M.dovel
Michael Yanisy
John Pulasky
Y. Flood
Kawara Dann
Ada Earaman
Witan Bassett
C. E. Wheeler
Walter Redfern
F. 2
Lawton
Frances Bond
L. J. Hartmann
Edwin Hoyt
Jamies Nell
Stephen Trenaghan
A. J. Mohr
Mre
Carl Swanson
H. M. Ellsworth
Harry Wheeler
Niles Potter
Edgar Thomas
H. C. Harford
John Reltier
William Wakelee
Thomas Tagoe
Sidney Colborne
Sam Lewis
Grace Wakelee
L. R. Mulhead
Joan Smith
W. Mulholland
F. Wilconson
Frances Drew
Misa Mabel Smith
Splir
FL LeRoy Lewis
Peoples
Welfare Warne
Welfare League
Sich
Thy Voters’ League
Voters League
Daughters of Paper Co. Manager Drown In New Hampshire River
Gretchen Lyden aged 13 and Puoove Lyden aged 18 of Rutherford New Jersey, daughters of Frank P Lyden assistant general manager of International Paper Co Phoee, drowned in the Pemigewasset River. Their father, wading in deep water, sank beyond his depth while attempting to help. Gretchen and a bystander Leo Routhier also struggled. Bodies recovered later downstream from Hyer bank.
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Gretchen
Puoove Lyden
Rutherford
N. J
Pemigewasset
Frank P. Lyden
International Paper Co
Phoee
Gretexen
Leo Routhier
Wera
Hyer Bank
Wala
Johnson Behind In California Senatorial Race
In Los Angeles area incomplete precincts show Moore ahead of Johnson for United States Senate with 4,508 to 2,080. Governor shows Richardson leading Stephens in precincts counted. San Francisco returns indicate Moore leading Johnson 5,237 to 2,636 among statewide results.
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California
Los Angeles
Cal
Moore
Republican
Richardson
Stephens
San Francisco
Pepper Advances Peace Scheme in Anthracite War
Washington reporters describe Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania proposing an immediate settlement of the anthracite strike using April wage scales. The plan would drop arbitration and focus on how long the proposed comprimise lasts, with a federal commission potentially investigating the mining industry. Senator Reid joined Pepper at the initial conference with operators and mine workers officials.
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Washington
Pepper
Pennsylvania
Maine
Senator Pepper
Senator Reid
Pappes
Six Saved After Chilean Steamship Sinks Off Coast
Only six persons, including two passengers, survived when the Chilean steamship stata sank today off the Chilean coast near Coquimbo. The disaster left 316 others lost, with rescue operations ongoing as authorities investigated the cause.
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Chile
Associated Press
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Coquimbo
Democrats Nominate Bayard for U S Senator
In Dover Delaware August 24 Thomas F Bayard of Wilmington won the Democratic nomination for United States Senator at the state convention receiving IMS votes to 34 for Judge William H Bovee Bayard is the son of the late Thomas F Bayard former secretary of State in Cleveland's administration.
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Del
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Wilmington
United States
IMS
William H. Bovee
Mr. Bayard
Cleveland
Probing Tariff and Dry Law Proposals Spark Debate
In a swift rhetorical jab the piece mocks politicians for focusing on big issues like tariffs and dry laws while stalemates persist in rail and coal sectors. It notes unyielding leaders on both sides and a clumsy push for elastic policy, highlighting a hopeful but fragile mood in national affairs.
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Bridgeport primary favors regular Republican organization
Voters supported the regular organization in Bridgeport, claiming 11 of 12 districts carried and a statewide convention backing King. Turnout dropped to 4,908 ballots, with the organization winning in most districts despite strong anti King opposition in several races.
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Republican Organization
Roraback
Voters’ League
Republican Party
Bridgeport
Johnny King
J. Henry Roraback
King
Howard
League For Renominacon
Wom
Hig Cty
Voters League
Republican Voters League
O'brinéket
Legue
Percy Bentley
Charles C. Blackham
Blackham
Liberty Building
Fair field Republicans hold spirited caucus for delegates
In Fairfield Aug 29 a Republican caucus at Town Hall selected delegates for State Congressional Senatorial and County conventions. Women were prominent in balloting with four of their members chosen for three conventions. The Town Committee to serve two years was reshuffled with the old chairman reelected. A heated floor argument followed over prearranged ballot methods.
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Fairfield Republicans
Pope
Asx
Wag
John H. Perry
Andnusun
Glupa
Piper
Perry
Robert A. Knight
Joseph I. Flint
Islue
Buight
Flint
Roraback Holds Majority After State Primary
A canvass of delegates across Connecticut following the Republican primary shows J. Henry Roraback maintaining a strong lead for state party chair, with Ullman and Healy’s camps gaining or losing ground in key districts. In Fairfield and New Haven counties, anti-Roraback efforts faltered in several senatorial districts, while Healy’s Hartford stronghold and Norwalk led efforts faced mixed results.
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Politica Es Servera
King-Mealy
John T. Kink
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Darien
Wil 600Ton
New Canaan
Hartford County
Frank FE. Healy
Hartford Courant
Healy
Courant
Ulman
New Haven
New Haven Journal-Courier
Ullman
Danbury
Bethel
Ridgefield
Split
Fairfield
Shelton
Trumbull
Easton
Monroe
Westwort
Minerva C. Davis
Charles E. Williamson
Darlen
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