White Sox Bribe Testimony Shapes Third Game Frame-Up
Defense cannot shake key witness on the main facts of a gambling frame-up in Chicago. Johnson reports that an admitted accomplice contemporary with Burns and Gandil testified under pressure, while the defense argues cross-examination questions to cast doubt on the Brien and Gandil partnership during the 1919 World Series scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Burns
Bennett
David
Des Maines
Ban Jonneon
Warner
Th O'Brien
Genuil
Wean
Wsamer
Tyso Ex
Burnsey Gandil
Two Children Seriously Injured In Street Accident
In Bridgeport yesterday two children were injured when an automobile driven by Mt Decker of 62 8 Washington Avenue struck Lucilla Pancer at 2151 Park Avenue as she played in the street. One wheel fractured a shoulder. Dr. Wirsh transported her to Bridgeport Hospital for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspl
T. Mt Decker
Washingtor Avenue
Lucilla Pancer
Park Avenues
Wrlsh
Bridgeport
Niger
Ownership of a Pup Is to Be arbitrated
A court ordered arbitration over the ownership of a puppy following a dispute between ex-owners. Min Reed sought to compel Mrs to surrender the pup as part of the separation agreement, and the judge granted the motion for arbitration to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Today
Daniel
Daisy Ning
Min Reed
Eid
Tice McCook
Injunction Sought Over Bus Route Standoff in Connecticut
Connecticut firm IroIley Co seeks injunction via the superior court to stop New Haven Derby Bus Co from operating on a disputed route. Attorney George Watroug says petition not filed yet. Joseph Ferry expected to file soon. Court action delayed as judges consider broader state transportation matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Company
Fudge Winman
Pertor
New Haven- Derby Bus Corporation
Intorney
George D. Watroug
Joseph Ferry
Tad Tsha
New
Bandetlil
Judes Keeler
New Haven
Bridgeport
Supering
Long Hill Jitney Permit Sale Claims by Attorney
George W. Bevanhy holder of a Ve hus route permit reportedly offered to sell his certificate to Charles H. Standell, a competing jitney operator on the same route, per Attan Kilpatrick who appeared before the Public Utility Commission. Witness Sage says Bevan's permit entitles him to operate. council argues neither longtime residents nor locals would ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bevanhy
Tony Hill
Uniiv Commission
Charles H Tandell
Attan Wwfl
Elpatrick
Sage
Bevan
Mccording
Kilpatrick
Bevans
Son
Percy T. Litenfield
Gelan
Bridgaport
Log Hill
Trier Por
Ng Chine
Bevuns
Opposition to Harding Refund Plan Unexpected Opposition
Peer Sullivan reports unexpected opposition as President Harding and Secretary Mellon seek congressional authority to refund 2n4 debts owed by foreign governments. The piece notes congressional resistance, cautious negotiation, and doubts about secretary-led settlements, highlighting the uncertain path and potential implications for the government’s handling of international debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Senate
Mellon
Peer Sullivan
Congress
Governor Accused in Massive Confidence Game Indictment
Governor Fred Sterling and banker Guertis were named in indictments alleging a scheme to defraud about 2.1 million dollars. The cases involve a $10 million state loan to Armour and Co. and Swift & Co. through Grand Pact bank, with criticized interest rates and possible on-paper arrangements. Bonds set at 50,000 each, with further joint counts alleging a 2.109 million deceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutongeselo
Aes Mielh
Waterkertiner
Fred Ih
Sterling
Erxen Guertis
Tin Suysamon
S. 8
Smith
Averoal
Smit
Vharghig
Armenu
Swift and Company
Chicago Packers
Grand Paix Bank
Hruhdagu
Curtin
Stratford Avenue Bridge 5 Closed After Electrical Failure
An accident damaged Stratford avenue bridge electrical gear, closing it to all traffic and isolating East Bridgeport. Congress Street Bridge also blocked, forcing detours via Grand Street and Bevitch. Repairs by emergency crews began, with traffic diverted and drivers facing delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Stratford Avenue
Congress Street
Grandstree
Ford Avenue
Arthur Spent
Rainbow Follows Sun Shower Here
A fragmented weather recount notes yesterday’s warmth with a maximum around 82 degrees and humidity near 60 percent. Skies cleared, but woodlands threatened with a late sun shower as evening descended, while a rising tailimeter indicated improving air quality despite sparse visibility.
Death by own action on cross in Superior
In Superior Wisconsin 20, Arthur A McDonald 40 was found hanging from a blue and red cross in front of his home. Two photographs of his death in the cross pose were found in the house, taken Sunday morning. A silk cord lay near his neck, and a neighbor stated McDonald draped the cross and called himself “the Savior,” according to a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisaly
A. McDonald
McDonald
The
I. We Wer
Angone Anderson
Tariff on Leather Products Denied
Washington July 20 The House rejected levying an import tax on boots shoes and other leather goods despite a prior proposal to tax hides as part of the leather industry The Ways and Means committee had recommended a ten percent duty on leather products while a separate vote on a sixteen percent hides tax loomed The stormy session reflected party tensions over tariff policy and industry protection as lawmakers prepared for final action before adjournment and a possible Senate review
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fr. Previousy
Hauer
Ways, and Means
Republicen
Republicns
Atendant
Kreider
Rey
Pennsylennia
Revie
Rayhien
Democratic
Texas
Iq Reply
Ahaem
Urenady Giads
Ireland Talks At Last On Irish Peace Terms
Dense smoke hindered fire crews in a three story brick building on Main and Cedar streets as a fire caused by unknown origins raged for an hour.S: London reports indicate Lloyd George presented proposals to Eamon de Valera at tomorrow's conference with Irish leaders, with ministers split yet supportive in principle and tripartite talks possibly resuming next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
N York
Truni
Ian
Cedar Street
Sinake
Wify
Freman
London
Associated Press
Lloyd George
Buckingham Palace
Eamon de Valera
Soina
de Valera
Lloyd-George
James Crate
James
Jondon
General Smuts
Ireland
Great Britain
Milford Police Chief Removal Hearing Set for July 27
The Weard men at a meeting this morning set Wednesday night July 27 as the time for reviewing the application for removal of Milford Police Chief J. D. Brown Jr. It is said Judge Brown prepared to produce witnesses to prove Mr. Clark repeatedly made derogatory assertions about conduct in the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idge J. D. Brown, Jr
Stanje
Brown
Clark
Coal Barons Face U S Price Competition If Conditions Not Remedied
Article outlines pressure on coal interests to face U S price competition unless reforms curb extortionate pricing and abuses. Discusses government supervision and wartime controls shaping policy, citing Senator David Walsh and other officials in a call for action to protect consumers and regulate industry practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Robb Stevenson
Tove Baer
Arile
Eng
David $ Wale
Maas
Maas Dhuaclly
Wollette
Soviet Regime Faces Peril From Crop Failures
A controversial Soviet era article claims heavy crop failures imperil the regime with up to 1,000,000 people at risk of aging and famine. It notes official disputes, conservative press alarm, and calls for action to avert a possible collapse of the Bolshevik administration amid Volga region crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fron Morsay
Volga
Putchak
Bolehevih
England Advances Beer as Prohibition Faces Change
London and Washington report moves toward a reduced prohibition regime. In London, new drinking hours would replace six and a half hours with hotels and restaurants serving until midnight. The measure proposes stronger beer limits and shifts in licensed premises. In Washington, regulators prepare medical beer rules while the Senate blocks final action on the broader anti beer bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroshat J
London
Winle Aw
Isn
House of Commons
Washington
Blair
Congress
Bute
Senate
Weral Palmer Hell
Sterling
Broussard
Lowishot
Shortage of 1,187,000 in Comptroller's Books
Chicago reports that the George Hormel Company of Austin Minnesota disclosed a shortage of one million one hundred eighty seven thousand dollars in the books. H J Thomson, company comptroller, was identified in the investigation as the officer in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omicago
Sly
Freilowing Ay
Aidit
George Hormel Company
Austin
Minnesota
H. J. Thomson
Turme Company Comptroller
Hughes-Harding meet on Japan issue signals quiet stance
In Washington July 30 reports say Japan will attend the Versailles talk on ritual interests and mutual concerns with the United States. Secretary Hughes met President Harding for over forty minutes but declined comment. Baron Hayashi at London guides Japan's stance while Britain’s foreign office shapes the conference agenda. Japan's consent to discuss mutual interests signals a broad participation in Pacific questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GI Matfheny
Japan
Peuterved
Baron Hayashi
London
Baron Harashi
State Department
Great Britain
United States
Pacific
Russia
China
Ming
Hylan Opponents Hold Town Meeting With 300 Attendees
About three hundred voters, most of them women, attended a town meeting in New Fork to discuss supporting fusion candidates against Hylan in the coming mayoral election. No vote was taken, and the coalition conference committee led by Henry W. Taft said it would deliberate further at an executive session later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fork
War Forecast As Polish German Conflict Looms
Paris reports Andre Lefebvre former war minister warns Germany and Poland could clash within a fortnight France advised against sending more troops into Upper Silesia to avoid being drawn into war and between two fires while authorities brace for broader upheaval amid uncertain security in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
Poland
Andre Lefebvre
France
Upper Silesia
Also Mentioned on This Page
White Sox
Bill Burns
Johnson
American League
Irolley CO
New Haven-Derby
Connecticut Co
Long Hill Jitneur
RPM
Amd
Illingts
Lieut
Govenor
Stratford Avenue Bridge
East Side
Grand and
Berkshire Bridges
Stretford Avenue
Onde
Hidas
E. Main ST
N.Y
Washington Report
King George
Ghief
Daniel &. Johnson
Gina Hoard
Austen Clumberlain
Commons
Robert Florne
Gaming Worthington
Evans
Milford
Stanley N. Clark
New England
Walsh
Telegram
BS Nebers
Stevenstaun Ie
Sltnalen
Myeia O Keiith
Siga
Ty LN
Mvens
Sennitor
Adelphoo Pranes
Maryland
Thiele
Aduar
Uae
England
John Barleycorn
Jis Campbell
Impscot
Thenschilen
Jol Burleyearn
Birkerhond
Iquer
Long Island
Lonny Island
Ming Tohak Nmyspanen Atlgmor
Bowne
New York
Hughes
Versailles
HYLAN
Coalition
Confab
Henry Taft
Europe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!