Prohibition Debate Shapes 1916 Conference Stand
Senator Harding urged a party stance on prohibition at Garfield Park July 22 while Hanly remained noncommittal. Harding’s camp sought support for a national prohibition ticket and a contest for Congress. Hanly, former Indiana governor, said he could not back Cox and would not attend the national convention, noting enforcement acts and the 15th amendment as context.
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Marion
Warren G. Hardt
Seth J. Wrank
Ad Hota
Hanly
Ip Benart
Wes Ooeshl
Evernor Cox
Shale
Incoin
Nebraska
Harding
Hang
Imélana
United States Supreme, Court
Vice Presidential Guests At Dinner With Flying Boats
An association event features Vice Presidential candidates and guests dining with manufacturers and enjoying vaudeville. A Curtiss Flying Boat will offer rides to the Sea Gull and Seagrull experiences as part of the program. Applications for the dinner are taken in order of receipt up to 49 seats. attendees should respond early.
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New York
Mir. Hill
Association
France
Iin
Connecticus Aero Transportation Company
Ohins
Carias Company
Rome
Grifin
Pif
Clond
Newspaper Delivery Advisory Cites Circulation Contacts
If you fail to receive your Bridgeport Telegram Evgenjog Post or Sunday Post or your paper on time call the Circulation Department at Bamum 6160 for POST PUBLISHING CO. deliveries and service.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Evgenjog Post
Sunday Post
Circulation Department Post Publishing CO
Surgeon crafts own flesh to save wife in roadside tale
In Chicago a surgeon named Orinda BP Seas reportedly donated skin from his own thigh to graft onto his wife after her leg was severely injured in an automobile crash. Witnesses saw the operation performed without anaesthesia under the eyes of doctors and nurses as he explained technical points to them. The act, described as heroic by some, aimed to spare her amputation and loss of the leg.
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Chicago
J P
Orinda BP
Scott
Ant
Welcome for Alfonso I in Havana Harbor
July 9 the dreadnought Alfonso I, first Spanish battleship to visit the republic, arrived in Havana harbor. Craft of every description, officials and thousands of civilians met the warship outside the barbor while crowds packed shores and rooftops shouting their welcomes. The reception, described as the greatest ever accorded a warship here, drew widespread enthusiasm.
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Havana
Alfonso I
Guha
Republi
Olosemvges
Miners and public win before coal commission
In Scranton Pennsylvania miners and the consuming public achieved a victory as the anthracite coal commission ruled on jurisdiction and the admissibility of seven exhibited items opposed by operators. The decision opens the way for the read-in of disputed exhibits amid claims of monopoly and profit handling in the industry.
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Scranton
Commission
Nocamoe
Sinn Fein Courts Supersede Crown Tribunals In Ireland
Dublin reports that Sinn Fein courts are gaining power over crown tribunals as many cases move to new jurisdiction. The movement includes liquor regulations enforcement, picket actions against Sunday drinking, and alleged dismissals of railway workers for carrying restricted items. A notice describes a Sinn Fein court fining a woman 150 pounds and troops scrutinizing travelers at road checkpoints.
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Crown Supreme Court
Sinn Wei
Atpormey
Crown Court
Bian Pein
Sinnelnera
Lave
Sinn Fein
Campany
Sinn Vein
Dublin
Sinn Feln
New Revolution Plotlands Mexico Crisis in Chiapas
Washington reports say Mexican officers tied to ex General Gonzalo remain jailed on charges of plotting against the government while Chiapas faces open rebellion. Generals and officials linked to Carranza era unrest are said to be involved in plans for a new revolution with San Antonio meetings cited as a forum.
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State Department
Chiapis
Washington
Mexico City
Pablo Gongalo
Chiapas
Francisco J. Murgia
Mighoacan
Barragem
Alfredo Micsute
Lieb Bianca
Paul Ont
Carranza
Wmbase. Gy
Charutigricies
War Department
Enery
Crew Rescued from Burned Boat in Sound Fire
Five men were rescued after a fire destroyed the W. A. Bishop schooner and nearby sloops in the Sound near Lordship. The Standard aided with a working pump as Medea and other craft joined the effort. the Bishop sank but the crew survived the blaze. The incident occurred about 2 PM Friday afternoon.
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W. A. Bishop
Sudel Oystar Company
Outh
Morwalk
Chautky
Aiashek
Wie Pam Dayton
Standard
Medea
Pembroke Street
Onder Ee Z Bettaley ‘Butler
Redel Company
Resis' Rivilescs
Batin
Colony Et Lordelip Cori
Government ownership of mines urged in coal proposal
Scranton Pennsylvania April 10 1924 Isly S Govenrment acquisition and operation of experimental coal mines for anthracite and bituminous coal was urged before the Anthracite Coal commission by Humphrey Kennedy president of District No 7 United Mine Workers He proposed experimental farms and roads under the Department of Agriculture to determine costs profits and basic facts for public ownership and operation of mines and to convert anthracite gunners at Wilkes-Barre to support the plan
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Scranton
Anthracke Coal Commission
Ite
Automaker strikes pedestrians injuring two children on street
A car on Waterfield Avenue near Mounten Grove Street struck two children, Jennie Masco aged 10 and Andrew Suaka aged seven, causing injuries. The driver, Percy M. Brown of 706 Wood Avenue, faced reckless driving charges and was released on bond awaiting court. Medical aid was provided, and Masco was treated at St. Vincent's Hospital after initial care at Emergency State.
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Watrfield Avenue
Mounten Grove Street
Percy M. Brown
Wood Avenue
Stetociv
Andrew Suaka
Avene 7
Avon
O. Te
Groark
St. Vincent's Hospital
Jennie Masco
Hancock Avenue
Brown
McGir
One Man Believed Dead After Fire Hits Denver Rooming House
A late afternoon fire in a Denver rooming house damaged the building and left one man believed dead. Authorities searched the wreckage as fire crews fought stubborn flames. Rest of occupants were rescued or evacuated with minor injuries reported.
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BIG
Denver
FIC
Joni Tamodls
Dostros
Turner Balt
Destrict
Trenver
Johnson Offers Surrender With Privileges In Exchange
Los Angeles July 6 Jack Johnson former heavyweight champion, a fugitive from American justice, telephoned from Tijo and Lower California offering to surrender to federal authorities if granted privileges. W F P Hall and J Robert O Connor said the DOJ would not bargain and that treatment would follow standard policy for war criminals. Hall noted the department was not connected with Johnsons case and left to the U S attorney to decide next steps.
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Los Angeles
Jack Johnson
New 4
American Justice
Tijo
California
W. F P. Hail
Department of Justice
Tounson
Ofer
Johnson
Wall
United States
Enteate
Hall
Trehagen
Wynter
J Robert O'Connor
Massachusetts Damaged by an Electric Storm
A severe electrical storm across western Massachusetts caused a building under construction to collapse, street and electric lights out, telephone service disrupted, and trees toppled. The Holyoke Street Railway tracks were buried under debris for several feet, with further crop damage reported in the Connecticut Valley.
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Massachusetts
Springfield
Avout
Elgne Fort
Holyoke
Caversd
Gaston
Connecticut Valley
Palmer Campaign Charges Ring Exposed at Senate Hearing
Olivia Brueggeman testified that workers hired through the attorney general’s office to counter high living costs were used to promote A Mitchell Palmer for president. She said government trips supported political activity, with payments to speakers and a nationwide network allegedly to boost Palmer and attack opponents.
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Olivia Brueggeman
Missouri Women’s Committee
Senate
Fair Price Committee
ST. Louis
Attorney General’s Office
Mitchell Palmer
Miss Brueggeman
Missouri Women's Committee
Palmer
Pris Lierture Oatensihl
Co LL
aAtr. Pies
Mary Scott
Halsey Wilson
Department of Justice
Figg
Kenyon
Ifiry Scott
Bruegeeman
Bureau
Brueggeman
Jopsin
Ator Kenyon
Reed
Renyon
Misa Scott
Germany Accepts Disarmament Protocol Amid Allied Demands
Germany accepted an order to disarm in line with Allied decisions. Signatures were affixed by Chinenlior Wentenback, Dr. Waller Simons, and Marshal Poth, marking formal submission to the protocol. Lloyd George indicated continued Allied control over occupation and treaty observance.
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Spa
Belgium
Germany
Chinenlior Wentenback
Waller Simons
Marshal Poth
Marahat Winson
Dr. Simons
Teeichstam
loyd-George
Alles
Fehrenbuch
Simons Stencil
Mvdloyd-George
Early Invasion Of West Advised
Dayton report: Governor Cox signals interest in an early invasion of the west to spur campaign momentum. He notes many westward requests and says national committee controls campaign arrangements while Roosevelt rests at Glenwood Springs. Possible Columbus talks Monday and a revised civic demonstration date to July 30 by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce.
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Dayton
West
James
Cox
Pranklin D. Roosevvelt
Glenwood Springs Golorads
Ohio
Als
Columbus
Roosevelt
Dayton Chamber of Commerce
Allen Grey Sved 1 Irish Kos Dead Court Case
Allen Grey Evansville man sued in St. Louis court over a dispute with Beety Conner tied to a frame in a civil action. The decision awarded $20,000. the plaintiff was never married and details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Allen Grey
Evansv Lee
Swiy
Allen Gray
Wenlehivet Reitizen
Beety Conner
Lepesa
Stiegs Wishsee
Roraback Announces Notification Plans for Coolidge Nomination
Hartford reports the Republican national committee and the Coolidge home committee hold a Northampton meeting to arrange the notification of Governor Calvin Coolidge’s vice presidential nomination. Chairman Ronaback of Conn. confirms details. Historic ceremony host Hobe Stark Seebes presides with Smith College welcome.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican National
Coolidge Home J
Northampton
Alass
Rony Roraback
Coneneezicut
Stark Seebes
Smith College
Weecome
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