Big coal reserve but prices will not drop declares investigator
The Telegram begins a series on the coal situation focusing on Bridgeport and New England cities. Robert Stevenson, editor of the Waterbury Republican, conducted a three week study across states and coal fields, examining why prices stay high and who profits. He cites testimony on premium coal costs and transportation, noting New England’s share in industrial fuel costs and its impact on business.
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Bridgeport
New England
Robert Stevenson
Waterbury
Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C
Telegram
A. E. Robert Stevenson
Senate
New Eastand
B. G. Mahler
Boston
Ross
Hees
Hampton Ross
Pf Vieua
De Valera and Lloyd George to Meet in London Talks
London July 17 President De Valera and Premier Lloyd George are to meet again today and likely firm up talks on the treaty. Arthur Griffiths told Universal Service that discussions proceed with delicacy and aim to resume talks later this week. Griffith said no meeting with Sir James Craig is planned, asserting Ireland’s indivisible position and willingness to talk on Ulster soil.
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Robert J. Prew
London
de Valera
Lloyd-George
Arthur Grifiths
Universal Service
Trice
James Craig
Slone
Griffith
Ireland
Craig
Trigh
Senators Report On Navy Charges
Senators from both parties release separate volumes detailing Navy operations during early World War I. The majority urges creation of a naval study commission and civilian oversight, while the minority criticizes many Navy decisions as the inquiry spans testimony and reform proposals.
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Washington
Senate
Naval Costies
Rotary Daniels
William Ims
Max
Sims
Daniels War Administration
Daniels
Wilson
Benson
Wks
Palicur
Navy
Senstora Hale
Maine, & Ware
Jeeves
New Hampshire
Tean
Pittman
Nevada
Trarameil
Florida
Democrat
Witte
Naval
Milessona HF
Relief Committee Takes Up Unemployment Today
The Relief committee, authorized by the Legislature to spend 300000 for Bridgeport's needy, begins relief work and enacts new employment rules. Workers will be paid in cash as long as funds allow, with current payroll ending under old rules last Saturday. The Board of Charities will oversee applications and oversee audits, with only truly needy individuals employed.
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Charities
Relief Comitee
Bridgeport
Board of Charites
Hillside Home
Board of Charities
Far Wark
Japs to Join U S Conference on Far East Problems
Immigrant policy and Far East questions dominate talks as Japan signals acceptance of Harding invitation to a conference. Emigration and population topics are tied to raw materials and food access, with Asahi stressing Japan will participate and pressing for broad discussion while direct talks continue with China.
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Tanan
Harding
America
Japan
United States
India
Asahi
Saga Iben
Asani
China
Mixed Board on Disarmament Organizes at Once
Paris tab 17 reports the Mixed Board on Disarmament meeting to organize work promptly. Rene Viviani urges rapid progress with three sub committees preparing private manufacture and armament control, mutual information exchange, and armament budget statistics. Reports to full committee due September in Geneva for League of Nations assembly.
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Paris
Rene Viviani
Enginteen
Commission
Assembly
League of Nations
Tae
Artinn
Jouhaux
Geneva
League Assembly
Chapel Cornerstone Laid In Danbury Event
Bishop Chauncey B. Grewster of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut officiated at the cornerstone laying of St James Epiphiscona church chapel and parish house in Danbury Connecticut. The prestructure is to cost 146000 dollars and a large number of clergymen attended.
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Danbury
Conn
Chauncey B. Grewster
Episcopal Diocese of
Connecticut
St. James Fipiscona Church
Owen Moore Marries His Leading Lady in Greenwich
The marriage of Owen Moore, film star, to Miss Kallaryn Perry, his leading lady in several pictures, was announced today. Moore, recently divorced from Mary Pickford, wed in Greenwich, Connecticut, on Saturday.
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York
Owen Moore
Nation Picture
Kallaryn Perry
Japan Divided Over Disarmament Conference Move
English American coalition appears to dominate talks on disarmament and Far Eastern policy. Liberal factions press Japan to assert its claims and resist coercion while Privy Council members warn of Anglo American aims. Debate centers on alliance dynamics and China’s invited role.
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Associated Press
Japan
Harding
Tapan
Privy Council
Chugai Shogyo Shimpa
Far East
United States
Great Britain
China
Tariff on Oil Seen Likely To Fail In House Vote
Washington reports indicate wavering in the Ways and Means Committee as Tuesday's vote on oil import tariffs approaches. Standpatters retreat, Democrats align against the plan, and Massachusetts representative Treadney cites New England shifts away from coal to air power, weakening the tariff effort.
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Washington
Harding
Walt
Stats Department
Mexico
Shipping Board
Kéved
Sesson
Carter
Qhlahome
Jitney Attorneys Risk Challenging Public Board Ruling
Jitney lawyers in Bridgeport and across the state may ignore a Public Utilities Commission stance that appeals should rest on the Manchester decision. The issue arose as jitney operators continued to defend a commission ruling granting only a portion of permit appeals, with courts and aldermanic questions over penalties and authority lingering.
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Jitney
P. A. Board
Manchester
Bridgeport
Perrett
Glenney
Wieewat Mt.j
Avarua Vuauenge
Hartlard Ame
Cowlse
Breidsepart
Lee Hagen
Tauieyt
1. & Bo Taxi Company
Saate
Pridefork
Danbury
New Haven
John E. Kener
U A Commission
Wes Hull
Savers
Auter
Alec
Bridgaport
Pershing Urges Weld of Forces Into Unified Military
General Pershing calls for welding the regular army National Guard and organized reserves into a single ready force. He urges officers to avoid partisanship and focus on building a capable, united defense, with encouraged enlistment in National Guard or organized reserves after training.
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Washington
Pershine
Regular Army
National Guard
Sommaradeta
Pershing
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Organized Reserves
Murder and accidents plague city area over weekend
Bridgeport resident Matthew Bonkowski, 47, is held in Philadelphia with a detective case tied to the slaying of Mrs. Sarah Parr, widow of a Civil War veteran. Also in custody are Henry Reinschreiber, 19, of New York, and Gellia Gamble, 24, of Philadelphia, as investigators say an unknown confederate aided the robbery and jewelry theft inside Parr house. Four people were wounded in related incidents. a man identified as Parr's brother and other victims were noted.
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Matthew Bonkowski
Trenton
N. J
Qone
No. Tete
Bridgeport
Celh
Sarah Parr
Philadelphia
Henry Reinschreiber
New York
Gellia
Gamble
New Jersey
Delaware River Bridge
New York Road
Tne
Reinschreiber
Submits Bill 10 Protect Workers in Tariff Era
Washington July 17 A House bill amends the Fordney tariff to shield workers in industries to be promoted by tariff measures. Representative Meyer London of New York denounces the move as a bold theft in postwar politics. London lists eight hour day forty four hour week rest periods and collective bargaining terms as protections for workers if industries receive tariff benefits.
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George H. Manning
Bridgeport
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
London
Yam
Warship Crew Reports Mexican Insults and Attack
Cleveland crew members aboard the warship recount Mexican insults and stones during shore leave in Tampico. They say protesters tore down and trampled the flag, and orders to respond never arrived while civilians shouted at them and children cursed in English.
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New Orleans
United States
U. SB
Cleveland
Tte
Tampico
Mexico
Algiers Naval Station
Sleficlais
Disabled Steamer Rapids King Lands Passengers by Small Boat
In the Long Sault Rapids on the St Lawrence River the steamer Rapids King carrying about 330 passengers and crew was disabled after a broken rudder chain. Fans were evacuated by a small boat attached to a rope at about twenty per hour as coast guards and two charity sisters aided. The vessel was towed near Earnhardt Island and beached with a slight list to starboard. No deaths reported and many passengers were tourists including several newlyweds. Continued on past two.
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Ogdensburg
N.Y. Wauy
Ant
Canada Steamship Line
St. Lawrence
Sault
Prestott
Ontario
Montreal
Earnhardt’s
Batten
King
Creew
Charity
Violent Week End Crashes and Stabbings Reported
A string of fatal and near fatal incidents dominates a Bridgeport area weekend. Charles Carlson dies when a Brooklyn driver skids into a pole. Joseph Testina is shot twice by Antoni Carbone after a dispute at Main and Frank streets. Policeman Luke Clancy pursues Carbone, leading to a wild chase and additional gunfire. A nine year old spectator dies after a foul ball at Seaside Park. Multiple stabbing victims are hospitalized with serious injuries, one man arrested. Evidence links a second shooting to an early Sunday incident. investigations continue.
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Bridgeport
Seaside Park
Wast
St.Vincent's Hospital
Eisaesallant
Testina
Main
Fratee Street
Joseph Testina
Fran Street
Antoni Carbone
Columbus Place
Dome
St. Vincent's Hospital
Carbone
Luke Clancy
Quarte
Mail Street
Frank Street
Frees
Clancy
Frank Stront
Turd Avenue
Pollapman
Hurd Avenue
Carstone
Clancy Am
Clancy Arene
Columbus
Billie
Nenice Cate Ang Restaurane
Main Street
Venice Cafe
Aldermen Plan Jitney Fight At Tonight’s Meeting
Aldermen meet tonight to decide action after Public Utilities Board jitney permit decision. City Attorney Comley says he has not been consulted and will not comment until the meeting results. The board may appeal the ruling and contest Hartford’s 70 permit grant against the city’s 48 applications. The session was called at the request of Ald James T. Reynolds of Fairfield avenue.
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City Attore’ncy
Public Utilities
Board of Aldermen
Sty
William H. Comley, Jr
Commission
Hartford
Comley Sake
Uut
Dermen
Shaty
James T. Reynolds
Fairfield
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Admiral Sims
Tokio News Agency
U. S
Mixed Board ON Disarmament
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Empire
Americans
Pershing 10
Regular Army and
National Guards
Bridgeporter
Phila
Meyer London
Gyearold Boy
Hitby Baldes
Dea
Charles Carlson
Brookly
Norwalk
Main St
Tonigh
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