Edith Woormick drives to block Mathilde McCormick wedding
In Chicago on May 31, Edith Rockefeller McCormick seeks a probate court restraining order to stop her daughter Mathilde McCormick from marrying Max Oser. Judge Horner postpones ruling, guardian bonds set at 20000 dollars, and consent to marriage not to be given yet.
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Associated Stass
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Max Oper
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Edith Rockefeller McCormick
Harold F
Oser
Marriaga
Henry D. Horner
Hardy F. McCormick
Mathilde
Arrest of Howard Smith Embezzlement Case Nearing Arrest
The arrest of Howard F. Smith, ex tax collector, on embezzlement charges totaling 853,00 0.08 from Bridgeport is expected within hours. A warrant issued by Prosecutor Earle Gaylick lists two counts, with police efforts intensified to locate the fugit ive.
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Howard Smith
Smith
Bridgeport
Police Department
Cornell
Howard F. Smith
Earle Gaylick
Nothing Found Discredits Ward’s Story of Killing
May 31. District Attorney Weeks summarized the New Rochelle death probe at Walter S. Ward’s home, finding no evidence to support Ward’s claim of self defense regarding Clarence Peters’s body. Investigators, aided by special detectives, searched the house for clues but found nothing suggesting Peters was killed elsewhere.
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Ward
Attorrney
New Rochelle
Walter S. Ward
Clarence Peters
Kensice
MaeGowan
Boties
Petars
Ball
Alien Campball
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Peters
Campbell
Democratic Third District Club Holds Tense Meeting
The Third District Democratic club prepares for a row at tonight’s session over the executive committee’s decision to dismiss steward Mrs. Jacoby. Dissatisfied members say resignations and dropouts have followed and the dispute centers on treatment of the steward and related allegations.
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Three Teachers Dropped By School Board Amid Shakeup
Three high school teachers, unnamed, were dropped by the Board of Education amid anticipated further removals. The board justified non-renewal as routine in a faculty of over 100, with no personal wrongdoing cited. A proposal to lengthen the school day to five and a half hours and the year to 200 days, with seven periods per day, was advanced by Commissioners Wilson and Cutting, potentially affecting only top administrators and the high school principal.
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Board of Education
Keoping
Edward F. McGovern
Tailime
Lynn W.W. Wilson
Mary Cutting
Wilson
Mayo sued for $60,000 Elm City house dispute in New Haven
In Superior Court, Virginius St. Julian Mayo faces a suit by Miss Wilhelmne Meyer of New York seeking possession of a $60,000 Hamden property. Lois Waterbury Mayo, bank official, and an estate administrator are co defendants. Meyer testified against Mayo in a recent New York bigamy case. The action aims to recover part of Mayo's alleged marital assets.
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New Haven
Virginius St. Julian Mayo
Stamford
Wilhelmne Meyer
New York
Hamden
Mayo
Lois Waterbury Mayo
One Bag Drops Out Of National Balloon Race
Milwaukee, Wis May 51 The national balloon race began with thirteen pilots taking off from the city.Roy Donaldson of Springfield was unable to control his bag during descent and plunged into Lake Michigan near Bay Point in a four mile journey, sinking as the craft landed.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Associates Press
Aira
Corene
Roy Donaldson
Springfield
Tlineis
Donaldson
Lake Michigan
Wirth cabinet faces virtual confidence vote in Berlin
Berlin May 31 The Reichstag rejected a no confidence motion over reparations talks. The no confidence bid by the Martinist and allied parties failed as coalition votes sustained the government. Debate on reparations and the published German note intensified criticism among opposition and Democrats. Continued coverage on Page Fifteen.
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Reichstax
People’s Party
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Rap v Dlue
Reichstag
People's Party
Iso
Paris
Reparatons Commission
Peanless
Forsiga
Presiae
Hermes
Reichsteg
Erg
Wirth
People's Warry
Two Minor Fires Reported Near Golden Hill Street
Two small blazes broke out late yesterday on Middle Street near Golden Hill Street affecting a Hartford owned automobile belonging to W. P. Clark. Firemen were called to 415 South Avenue where a bedrick or couch was damaged. overall losses estimated around $500.
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Golden Hill Street
W. PD. Clark
Hartford
Soeuth Avenue
Liquor's Role in Bridgeport Police Work Key in Year
Bridgeport police report for April 1921 to March 1922 shows $70,995.49 in recovered stolen property and 2,329 arrests, with 2,520 prisoners including 212 women from 38 nationalities. November had the most arrests at 352. liquor sales and consumption contributed to higher arrests for drunkenness, manufacturing, and related offenses. Automobile violations totaled 756, with 265 for curb parking, 178 speeders, and 211 reckless drivers. Frauds linked to gambling and disorderly houses were also addressed.
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Durie
Bridgeport
Board of Police Commissioners
Bankers Seek Transfer of Victors’ Lien to German Subscribers
Paris May 31 J P Moryan signals a major proposal at the world council deciding Europe’s financial fate. The plan would issue an international loan pledging that victors’ liens on German imperial property be transferred to loan subscribers, with Germany using funds to rebuild finances. France resists, demanding reparations credits and a share for itself.
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J. P. Moryan
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Anancial Congress
Alliog
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France
Francois Riviere
Tq Ma
Hoover Sets Maximum Prices for Southern Coal
Washington May 31 Secretary Hoover announced maximum fair prices for southern coal after a conference with operators. Alabama prices at 2.20 to 2.90 per ton, other districts up to 3.50. Costs reduced in Alabama. operators may sell below max under long contracts. production costs higher in other districts.
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Two Thompsonville Firemen Injured in Ladder Truck Mishap
In Thompsonville on May dl two firemen were injured and several others escaped serious harm when a ladder truck carrying crew was forced to the roadside by a chemical crack. The injured men jumped from the running board as the apparatus swung toward a telephonic pole, narrowly missing it. They are not believed to be in serious condition.
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Airplane Photographer Killed in Nose Dive at Langley Field
Sydney A May 31 graduate of Langley Field photographic school died in a late flight over his uncle's farm. His single engine Army plane nose dived and burned after the crash. Identification was made by a ring on the flyer’s finger.
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Richmond
Allegiance Oath After Election and Irish Crisis Report
Belfast tense as fighting injures and kills, with 19 wounded and gunfire in Royal Avenue. Churchill details Irish treaty debates in Commons and Lords, signaling potential new talks between Collins De Valera and Griffith amid delays to Dail sessions. Continuous coverage notes Belfast Dublin reactions and Ulster reactions.
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Associated Press
Royal Avenue
London
Winston Spencer Churchill
House of Commons
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House of Lords
Eamon de Valera
Michael Collins
Collins
Dublin
Arthur Griffith
Hireann
Sessong
Tuncheon
James Craig
Churchil
Unanimous French Vote Endorses German Moratorium Plan
Paris May 31 The Reparations Commission fully approved the German reply to its ultimatum and decided to grant Germany a moratorium for the year 1922. The decision, issued after long discussion, was unanimous with the French delegate voting yes. The commission warned Germany that postponement of payments could be cancelled if conditions are not met and indicated further communications on minor questions. The commission plans to inform the German Chancellor and begin organizing the International Bankers’ Commission, with expectations of a loan exceeding $1 billion within weeks.
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Paris
Germany
Wirth
Fm Commission
Jmenty
Germal
Teternarional Rahkera
Membarni
Cireley
Pickford Divorce Upheld by Nevada Supreme Court
The Nevada Supreme Court sustained the order quashing service of summons in Mary Pickford and Owen Moore's divorce case. The court affirmed the district judge and let the decree stand, rejecting the state attorney general's bid to set aside the 1930 Minden decree on residency and fraud grounds. Mary Pickford, married to Douglas Fairbanks two weeks after the decree, expressed happiness at the decision.
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Nevada Supreme Court
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Fowler
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Gceen
Minden
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