Students Rebel Against System in Ann Arbor Fraternity Meeting
In Ann Arbor mid December, dissent rose in fraternity circles over enforcement of prohibition laws. Michigan president Clarence Cook Little urged enforcement, while a student publication criticized university methods. About twenty five fraternities attended, with letters urging voluntary signaling of intent by Friday evening or facing a proctor system.
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Ann Arbor
Clarence Cook
Caternity of Michigan
Michieln
Lable
University
Shipowners blamed for merchant marine losses at luncheon
At a luncheon of the American Manufacturers Export Association in New York, T. V. OcConnor, chairman of the United States Shipping Board, said uncertainty over government policy and exporters’ costs left the American merchant marine unprofitable, accusing shippers of bearing heavy responsibility.
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New York
T. V OcConnor
United State Shippng Board
Widow awarded 129598.63 from Penn Mutual in homicide case
In New Rochelle, the widow of Arthur Muller won a jury verdict after twenty minutes, against Penn Mutual Insurance, for 129598.63 including interest and costs. The case hinged on a ten minute policy lapse, contending Muller shot himself around 2:45 p m, with death noted before 3 p m.
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New York
Winslows Court
Arthur Muller
New Rochelle
Thumself
Penn Mutual Insurance
Millers
Milter
Bribes Customs Man Sentenced in U.S. Smuggling Case
Walter White, an automobile salesman from Plattsburgh, was sentenced by Federal Judge Cooper to 1 year and 6 months in Atlanta Penitentiary for bribing customs inspector Henry G Denner to allow liquor smuggling. Denner agreed to let five cars nightly cross the border for $100 per night. White pled guilty after a single payment. Judge Cooper warned that border officials must be shielded from temptation and noted leniency would be harsh if more bribes occur. Clyrenes Teed of Canada was fined $240 for smuggling fountain pen ink.
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UTICS
Walter White
Plattsburgh
Cooper
Atlanta
Henry G Denner
United States
White
Denner
Boston
Cooper Sid
Horder
Jim White
Clyrenes Teed Canada
Harrington heads Trumbull Steel Co
John C Harrington, president of the Pennsy, and Ohio Electric, was elected president of the Trumbull Steel Company during a reorganization meeting of its directors. Newsroom reporting notes the directorate reshuffle occurred today in Trumbull.
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Harrington
Trumbull Steel CO
Warrron O Deett
John C Hariinston
Pennysamy and Ohio Electric Company
Trumbull Steel Company
Man Wanted in Boston Caught in Florida
John Teehan, charged with an $85,000 Boston express robbery, will be returned to Boston tonight by two detectives. Immigration inspector T V Kirk said Teehan’s arrest resulted from the efforts of S Gurvich, a Department of Justice special agent, and the case was brought to Florida.
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Jacksonville
Canada resents American bar on Dominion emigration
At the Pan-American Commercial Congress Canadian delegate George Wilson blasted U S immigration policy, saying Canada dislikes unrestricted Canadian emigration while U S keeps out imports. He framed it as a left handed compliment and urged bars on population rather than products. He cited high tariffs and noted arable land in western Canada selling for about $20 an acre as a sign of potential.
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New York
Canada
United States
George Wison
Pan-American Commercial Congress
Wilson
Toronto Board of Trade
Royal Bank of Canada
Haman
Howard
Bank of Portugal crowns currency scandal with forgery suits
Lisbon December 18 AP The Angola and Metropole Bank scandal widens as the government withdraws 500 escudo notes amid alleged forged bills and two bank directors arrested Waterlow and Sons Ltd London engravers face a suit for discredit while the Bank of Portugal plans counter suits against Waterlow for approving the orders without proper formalities.
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Lisbon
Angola
Metropole
Waterlow and Sons
London
Bank of Fortugal
Senha Camacho
Bank of Portugal
Calet
Waterlow
Woman dies days before golden anniversary in Stamford
Mrs Hester Thorne Pallion wife of Johns H Pailion dies suddenly at home within 24 hours of observing her fiftieth wedding anniversary. She leaves Lt. Col. Barker Pailion USA stationed at Marfa Texas and four daughters including Mrs Francia Gurrlich of Stamford. Poisson was daughter of the late John W Thorne of New York and married in New York on December 15, 1975.
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Stamford
Hester Thorne Pallion
Johns H Pailion
Pailion
Barker Pailion
U. S A
Marfa
Texas
Francia Gurrlich
Poisson
John W Thorne
New York
Thames River Channel Widening Proposal to Congress
Asks Congress to modify the Thames river development project to provide a 200 foot wide channel with greater widths at bends and 18 feet of depth at main winter, estimated cost 350000 dollars with annual maintenance of 326000. The report notes engineers advocate enlarging the Connecticut river system to improve navigation in the region.
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Wastiington Dee 11
Amny
Congress
Thames River
Mein Iw Witer
J Ackerman Coles Art Patron Dies at 52
Dr J Ackerman Coles philanthroplate and patron of the arts died today after a three week illness. He was 52. Coles was born in Newark and graduated from Columbia College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons. He was a fellow of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and a member of the Angloman Society of London and Copenhagen American Medical Association, among others, including the National Geographic Society and the Newark Museum of Art.
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Scotcie Plains
Ackerman Coles
Philanthroplate
Arts
U Hines
Coles
Newak
Columphire College
College of Physics and Surgeons
Ite
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Anglomancn Society of
London
Copenhagen
American Medical Assocuion
National Geographic Society
New Jersey
Hstorical Society
Washington Association of New Jersey
Newark Museum of Art
Special Hat Sale Offers Velvet and Satin Styles
Unusual holiday offer features fine velvet faille satin and ribbon hats with flowers embroideries and metallic effects in copper rose wood henna black pastel shades. Hats priced at 7.50 now 4.95. Sea dowr front.
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Utica
America
Rogers Bros
Illinois
Michaels&Ompany ST
Grific
Adits
Florida
Dominion
Toronto
Bridgeport
Conn.y
River Thames
J. Ackerman Coles
Coty
Houbigant
L’orxigan
Chypre
Paris
Styx
Vinscent Center
Howland
THE
Georgettes
Howland Dry Goods Co
Post-Telegram
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