Teachers oppose lengthening day in city schools
The Bridgeport Teachers association presented to the Board of Education a divided view on extending the school day and year. A survey of 38 districts shows most favor five hours or less daily, with 92 percent using a five hour day and only about five percent longer than five hours.
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Teachers” Association
Board of Education
Margaret V. Bely
Kiely
Malson
Teachers’ Association
Hine
Iss Kiely
Migs Wiely
Bridgeport
National Board of Education
Teachers' Association
Itve
Risg Kloly
Bridsaport
Financial crisis shakes Europe as debts loom
Paris reports say France may seek force to collect indemnity from Germany if America cancels war debts. France cannot pay October interest and economists split on debt cancellation affecting the looming financial crash. The left bank threat and living costs rise as paper money floods the economy.
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Paris
America
France
Germany
Europe
Tottern
Rhine
Austria
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Fremiar Poincare
Bianty
Harding
Schednin
Gobt
Bridgeport Woman Found Dead at Fairfield Beach
Mrs Edward Hotchkiss 35 formerly of Erie Pa died while bathing at Fairfield Beach yesterday morning. Coroner and doctors weigh accidental drowning versus suicide after a purse with tablets and conflicting witness accounts. Husband Mr Hotchkiss prostrated by shock as autopsy may be ordered to determine cause.
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Edward $. Hotchkiss
Stratfield Hotel
Bridgeport
Hotchkiss Machine Gun Company
Jane Richmone Borden Hotchkiss
Erie
Fairfield Beach
W. H. Donaldson
Fairfield
Gonte
Ales
Hotchkiss
Harold C. Rood
Blackman Place
Ingiters
Calling Pavilion
Collins Beach
Suard
Lynch Regains Bantam Title With 14th Round KO
New York July 10 Joe Lynch of New York regains the world's Bantamweight championship from Johnny But by a 14th round technical knockout in a scheduled 15 round title match. Lynch opened the 14th with a smashing attack sending But to the floor as his corner rushed in. It was a rare moment of a champion reclaiming his crown. But, groggy from rounds of sparring, was outclassed throughout. Continued on Page Six.
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Joe Lynch
Johnny
Lynch
Vaalsenger
Frank Bagley
Dla
Lind Ios
Ttle
Pete Herman
Bull
Imeet
Dhampion
Woman Killed By Trolley Near Seaside Crossing
Milford reports Margaret Lee of 5 Bradley Place New Haven bound trolley struck her on the Seaside Avenue crossing at 7 pm while returning from work. She suffered a skull fracture and arm injuries, with the car dragged her body 50 feet before stopping. Motorman Thomas Halpin and witnesses described her crossing toward the fare line. an inquest is scheduled tomorrow in New Haven. She survived by a husband.
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Milford
Margaret Lee
Bradley Place
New Haven
Burwell’s Seach
Seaside Avenue
Jess
Wes
Thomas Hapin
West Main Street
West Haven
Meyer Aronson
Edgewood Avenue
Farview Beach
Beaside Avenue
Paul
Stepheny Street
Farwew Beach
Seasidy Avenue
Halpin
Wo. Fischer
Iter
Fischer
New London Bathers Parade Referendum Push
A petition signed by 609 residents asks the New London Common Council to repeal a recently passed ordinance banning loitering and walking in bathing salts at Green Beach. The council voted 4 to 1 to uphold the ordinance, sending the issue to a citywide referendum.
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New London
Common Council
Grean Beach
Elks Welcomed by New Jersey Officials in Atlantic City
Thousands of visiting Ely were welcomed by Governor Rawards and Mayor Bader in Atlantic City on July 10. Josephia Corio, exalted ruler of the Atlantic City lodge, presided with Public Utilities Commissioner Thierry Teacharach and Grand Exalted ruler Wilayt W. Mountels at the meeting.
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Ely
Rawards
Bader
Bebalt
Phe Ety
Josephia Corio Exalted
Atlantic City Lodge
Tierry Teacharach
New Jersey
Public Utilites Commission
Granis
Order
Wilayt W. Mountels
Ludendorff Warns Germany on Bolshevism and Civil War
General Ludendorff warned Munich and press of grave danger from Bolshevism in Berlin and potential civil war in Bavaria. He said special laws threaten to remove non Socialist elements and create a socialist dictatorship, with espionage and a stool pigeon system. He cautioned Bavaria against complicity or risk a general strike and upheaval.
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Germany
Ludendorff
Bavaria
Ireland
Berlin
Socialista
President proposes miners return to work at old wage scale
Executive intervenes to break coal strike deadlock with a plan for arbitration by a mixed commission representing miners operators and government. He insists mines be operated and workers return to work at the prewar wage scale pending arbitration.
President Harding Proposes Settlement To Coal Strike
President Harding personally intervenes in the coal strike and submits a proposal aiming at settlement within ten days. It calls miners to return to work under the last March 31 wage scale, a three member coal commission, and government support for industrial peace and full production.
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Washington
Harding Doday
York
Congress
Becay
Yeltara
Ameram
United Mina
Coat Oi
Cosa
Chicago Trolleymen Balloting on Strike
Thirteen thousand Chicago street car employees balloted on a strike today. The vote is expected to be overwhelmingly in favor of a walk out. The issue was a proposed twenty three percent wage decrease.
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Chicago
Jock Hutchison Leads Field In Title Tourney
Chicago golf scene centers on Skokie Country Club where Jock Hutchison dominates the title tourney field. A dramatic night round and windy, challenging conditions showcased his brilliance as spectators recall a remarkable double round. The narrative hints at a continued page six continuation.
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Giranvland
Rick
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Hinichigan
Chicago
Jock
Skokie
Police Board Orders Rigid Investigation Into Charge Policeman
A police board meeting ordered a thorough probe into allegations that Policeman Bolger struck Dr. Howland at Seaside Park fireworks and used unbecoming language. Charges were filed by Bolger, Calhoun, and Superintendent Flanagan, with a disciplinary hearing set and no immediate suspension anticipated. The board also discussed funds, taxi fare regulation, and action against a missing member.
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Robert Tate
Smith Case
Dwar F. Bolger
D. D. Ruyter Howland
Stratford
Seaside Park
Board of Police Commissioners
Bolger
Dr. Howland
J. L. McIntyre
Fairfield
Philg ¢ Calhoun
Polices Board
Patrick J. Flanagan
Rusnad Guer
John C. Stanley
Willan Ryan
Police Department
Suni
Paoy Witl
Anh Arly
Bolmer
Taos
Paul O’dbila
Board of Aldermen
D'Elia
Robert
Stanley
Calhoun
Tate
Naval
Federal Agents Given Full Power to End Mail Train Interference
National guard troops and federal marshals mobilize to curb a railroad strike that threatens mail and interstate commerce. President Harding and the Attorney General authorize use of federal force, with marshals from multiple districts deployed to protect property and ensure transportation continuity. Local crews at Yale Field prepare for a major track and field meet with prominent teams and relay lineups announced.
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Harding
United States
Dannty
Yariana Winces
Chicago
Amerfcan
Port A.C
Weataty
Anderson
Whelan
Nicholson
Wels
Sniffen
Ryder
Saur
Meyer Goodman
Quigey
McTlade
Hy Bernstein
She Siri
Greb Defends Light Heavyweight Title Over Loughran
In Philadelphia on July 10 Harry Greb of Pittsburgh retained his light heavyweight crown by beating Tommy Loughran in an eight round bout. Loughran started strong in the first two rounds but Greb took control thereafter. In the opening bout Stone, a United States Marine, defeated Jim Hilland of Baltimore. Folland weighed 181 pounds and Stone 175.
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Philadelphia
Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
Tommy Loughran
Loughran
Add Stone
United States Marine Corps
Jim Hilland
Baltimore
Folland Weished
Stone
Mail Trains Stopped Amid Postal Sabotage and Crises
Postmaster General reports serious interference with mail movement after sabotage by night stalkers at Sloberly Missouri and other acts on rails. President approves measures to guard against repetition and ensure free mail movement. preparations include deputized marshals, possible use of Marines, and swift federal action.
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Hubert Ware
Wabash Railroad
SL. Louis
Saturda
Sloberly
Winda Htean
Peru
Troiana
Postoifico
Daugherty
Whitt House
Department of Justice
Lask
Caneu
Carte Blanche
Milford Democratic Chairman Resigns and Board Seats Change
In Milford a special Democratic town committee meeting recalled chairman James J. Kerwin. Edward Brotherton presided in the office. Judge Tabert and Stoddard were elected to fill the vacancy. Harris received the committee’s endorsement to seek appointment to the Board of Selectmen. Harris’s term ends July 1, and Alpert, Stany, and Stowe face recommendations for the Board of Finance and other posts.
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Milford
Ammitee
Eduard C. Brotherton
James J. Kerwin
Tabert
Stoddard
Veenney
Harris
Board of Selectmen
Board of Wire Comiunixsioners
Trackmen reopen negotiations amid union and company talks
The article lists railroad crafts unions including Boston and Albion Boston and Maine New York New Haven and Hartford New York Central and others as they prepare to resume discussions. It mentions executive guidance from Grand Vice President Gal Tatten and notes the involved lines and divisions across several states.
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United Brotherhoedeft
Meland
Dyatern
Gal
Tatten
Boston and
Albiony
Boston
Maine
New York
New Haston
Hartford
New York Central
Edet
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Talaware
Fludson Maingore Ranger
Arnostool
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Ulster
Delaware
St. Townsbury
Lake Champlainigarre
Montpelier
Wells River
Woodstock
Treasury official wed widow of friend in New York
Blot.4 Wadsworth, assistant secretary of the treasury, married today the widow of Guy L. Scully, his boyhood companion, Harvard classmate, and lifelong friend, in a ceremony in New York.
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Wadsworth
the Treasury
Guy L. Scully
Harvard
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