U S Gunboats Sent to Tampico Amid Oil Dispute
Two United States gunboats Sacrament and Cleveland ordered to Tampico as a precautionary measure over oil shipments suspension and rising unemployment. Navy Secretary Denby said ships will station outside Tampico’s three mile limit with small crews ready to protect American property if needed. Reports from the American consul prompted the move amid US-Mexico tensions and oil company fallout.
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United States
Sacra- Trento
Cleveland
Tampico
Develon
Department
Secretary of the Navy
Denby
Fir
Ate
Mexi- AR
Damaged schooner reports collision in Vineyard Sound near Vineyard Haven
Coast Guard reports a schooner damaged after a night collision in Vineyard Sound near Vineyard Haven. A steamer was also said to be damaged in the same incident, with a wireless note indicating the Munalbro’s damage was not serious and it would reach Boston that night.
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Vineyard Haven
Vineyard Saven
Vineyard Sound
Lumber
York
Munson Line
Munal Ro
Baltimore
Roe Tom
Munalbro
Basten
Gltan
Vienna Biologist Advances Eyes Grafted in Animals
A Vienna biologist reports successful eye grafts in blind rats and rabbits, detailing a method to transplant nerves to restore sight. The description notes nerve connections and improved responses, with discussion of ethical considerations and potential volunteers for human testing.
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Emaa
Asia
Kenparvi
U S Court Awards Henkels 875000 in War Asset Case
In a Federal District Court ruling, Henkels testified he never allied with enemies of the United States and that his stock in Textile Incorporated of Bridgeport was seized as enemy property before being sold at public auction in December 1918. The court ordered the Treasury to pay Henkels 875000, with additional sums noted, though details on related Connecticut Avenue property remain unclear.
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New York
Henkels
United States
T- Formational Textile! Incorporated
Isridgeport
Conn
Federal District Court
American Fabrics Company
Deere
Marquis della Torreta Accepts Ministry After Resignation
The Marquia Del la Porrota, now facing negotiations, is urged to participate with Enrico Denicola as chamber of deputies to form a new government. Following Jay Gialitt’s resignation last week, Dutto declined the invitation, with Signor Denig seen as the sole figure trusted by all chamber parties.
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Tara
Marquia Della Porrota
Fi. Pais
Rei. Trimet
Enrico Denicola
Chamber of Deputies
Jay Gialitt
Dutto
Signor Deniag
Cholera Spreading in European Russia Report
A chaotic Eurasian report notes rapid cholera spread across European Russia with thousands affected by June. The fragmentary item mentions public health concern and local actions, citing figures and street references amid unclear sources.
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European
Russia
Baseball Conspiracy Trial Under Way In 1915 Scandal
Jury questions six men regarding the alleged conspiracy to throw the 1915 World Series. Prosecution relies on testimony of co conspirators and on witnesses connected to the Chicago White Sox. Names such as William Burns and others appear among the read into court records as the trial moves toward whether to ban four players from baseball.
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Zense
Indietroents
Chicago White Sox
Wiz
Faror
Mabargo
Wiliam Burns
Phil Thel Iy
Righarg
John Seys
Iage
Stanle
Siexzs
Machin
Je W
New Jersey
Tomarrae
Reeiremen
Wasi Hethar Ding
Fey
New Treaty With Berlin Faces Many Obstacles
Article discusses Allied veto power over any German treaty, comparing Germany to a bankrupt under trustees. It argues the Allies control negotiations, limits U S plans, and notes Secretary Hughes may offer a path, but admits complexity and risk in seeking a new German accord.
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Mark Sullivan
Highes
Twughes
Germany
United States
Hartford Pitcher Completes No-Hit No-Run Game
Hartford pitcher Jay Thomas, a former New York Americans ace, delivered a flawless performance against Springfield. Only one man reached base on an error, and the visitors managed two hits with the defense ultimately holding.
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Hartford
Jay Thomas
Flartford
New York Americans
Fowit Blatesie
Springfield
Mambga
F.—Amileg
Charmelia Death Remains Mystery Shrouding City
Police pursue a street party connection after Charmelia was shot on a vacant Hillside Avenue lot. Autopsy finds bulletproof projectile not indicating deliberate murder. Milk dealer’s witnesses describe a party of women and boys near the scene, but motive remains unknown as Coroner Phelan and investigators seek the shooter’s identity.
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Strasisty
Touin Charmlia
Hillside Avenue
Atray Dallek
Cileluss
Garlick
Charmelis
Sonny
Phelan
Wone
Nesses
Fhala
Charmelia
Charmella
Ead
Tony Vocesia
Walieman
Antonio Conti
Rail unions to vote on wage cuts amid talks with executives
Chicago July 5 Rail unions including the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen vote by ballot on wage reductions while their leaders meet railroad executives. Resolutions urge consideration of pay cuts or elimination of schedule increases, with results expected within hours.
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Brotherhood
Chicago
Caairmet
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firewer and Enginemen
Order of Railway Contractors
Brotherhood of Railroad
Switchmen's Union of North Americ
Secomben
Tyrone
Paris
Rome
Rejonutien
Phleg
TMI Rr eLeRts
VE Pipes & Poiritiedator
Hvis
Eloceend
Wongitor
Possttanl Pest Hut
Pieve de Perotovs
AE Call Way Vorpuritinns
Recordi Ag
Riley Oy
Senate Sides With Farm Export Finance Plan Debate
Farm export financing bill becomes focal point as Senate rejects adjournment for four weeks and orders debate on the Soldiers Bonus measure. Norris and Simmons push a $100 million government corporation to back $1 billion in tax exempt securities, while Underwood and McCumber clash over timing and impact on this year’s crops.
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Senth
Senate
House
Agnetor Dodge
Massachusetts
Repuh. Neon
Thepublicans
Lodge
Nerrin
Kenyon
Iowa
Agricultural Committee
Ageiatanne
Simmons
Dantarrat
North Carolina
Underwood
Alabama
Myers
Moutain
Glass
Virginia
Warren
Wroniing
Norris
Republian
Simmons Clare
Ald
Finderwood
Nor
Defene
McCurmber
Republican
North Dakota
King Alfonso Seeks Premier Reconsideration Amid Cabinet Crisis
King Alfonso asked the premier to reconsider amid cabinet dissent. He expressed confidence the premier could stabilize the government, noting a resignation appeared unlikely and urging unity with Senor Allende Salusir in today’s discussions.
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Alfonso
Mavorid
Duran
Senor Allende Salusir
Ita Carnet
House Tariff Committee Republicans Are Split
Washington July 3 A break in Republican ranks of the House Ways and Means committee who drafted the tariff bill came today with Rep Frear of Wisconsin publishing a minority statement accusing colleagues of disregarding party pledges and defending provisions and duties as indefensible. The statement will be filed with the majority report expected to be submitted to the House tomorrow. Frear contends dye duty protections threaten monopoly and raises concerns over wartime costs and national defense. The article notes objections to legislative provisions expanding executive power over dye imports.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Representative Frear
Wisconsin
Colvin Named Postal Inspector in Boston
Boston July 5 A note reports the appointment of Colvin as Postal Inspector at the federal building today. He has been acting inspector and now assumes permanent duties with headquarters in Washington.
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Colvin
Boston
Feder
Lange
Waachened
Wishriet
Connectient
Buia Pieledemine
Wlire
Ireland Ceases Hostilities as Leaders Seek Peace Basis
Aldermen approve 30000 for Black Rock School addition and 40000 bond issue for Bridgeport public school. Public notices include permissions for a 1884 Tabfoid avenue garage sale and compensation requests for Mrs Hatch, with police commission denial due to lack of authority.
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Hatch
Bridgeport
Board of Aldermen
Board of Education
Black Rock
Wiliam
Unemployed 10 Parade Today In Bridgeport
The World War Veterans and unemployed citizens of Bridgeport plan a parade this afternoon at two o clock. It will form at Bridgeport High School, travel along Congress to Main and the Seaside park bandstand for speeches, with Mayor Wilson possibly attending. A second parade forms at 170 Elm Street at seven, ending at Carpenters Hall for a joint World War Veterans and unemployed meeting. The aims are to bolster organization membership and secure immediate aid for the unemployed.
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Bridgeport
Congress Street
Main Street
Seaside Park
Municipal Legislature Committee
Wilson
Dempsey Limousine Seized in $100,000 Suit
New York depot attached a limousine claimed owned by Jack Jemases to satisfy a writ issued in Batavia New York in a $100,000 suit filed by Jack Spellman linked to a motion picture enterprise. The car was seized while Dempsey was at a hotel.
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New York
Jack Jemases
Batavia
Jack Spellman
Motion Picture Enterprise
Dempsey Waa
Man Admits Murder of 10 Year Old Girl in Springfield
Beatrice Kincaid, daughter of James Kincaid, was killed near Winchester. Ed Mundy, 32, confessed to chasing the girl and assaulting her before placing her body in a field. The case was reported as Mundy was brought to Springfield for questioning.
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Man
Springfield
Beatrice Kincaid
James Kincaid
Winchester
Lmeds
Ed Mundy
Springfeld
Munday
Boxing Law and Brutal Says German Journal
Terlin July 1. The Independent Hochst journal Joel-Nall editorial attacks the Dempsay-Carpentier bout calling it ghostly and horrible. It condemns two brutified figures eating each other as inhuman spectacle and compares boxing unfavorably to bullfighting and money driven cruelty.
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Terlin
Independent
Hocstist Journal
Joel- Nall
Dempsay-Carpentier
No Women Jurors Barred From Fairfield County Courts
Fairfield county faces a two year ban on women serving as jurors as commissioners prepare to revise the county list. Bridgeport is the only town to include women on the list, but none will serve due to the current statute requiring electors of good character and male status. A proposed amendment to allow women faced practical hurdles and was rejected.
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Fairfield
Bridgenort
Wall Hays
Bridgeport
Lhe Committee of the Common Counsel
General Assembly
Sinn Fein Ready to Compromise on Autonomy Issue
London reports a de facto truce in Ireland with negotiations advancing. Jan Smuts, invited Sinn Fein to discuss autonomy. early prisoner releases anticipated as fighting subsides. Ulster religious dispute remains the main obstacle, while Lloyd George and Craig seek settlement. armistice potentially declared per Whitehall.
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Sinn Fein
London
Ireland
Denys O'Connell
Dublin
Sinn
Bat] Banton
Sinn Féiners
Robert J. Prew
Sinn Fenners
League of Nations
Northern
Ulster
James Craig
Fein
Harding Flees Jingoism in London Times Letter
Washington dispatch reports President Harding’s May 18 1921 letter to the London Times editors celebrating American independence and urging mutual understanding. He praises the Times Bourough of July edition and calls for frank discussion of American questions by eminent Americans to strengthen Anglo American ties.
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Jay
Hardig
London Times
Whits House
London
Alr
Herty
Iinumeas
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