House War Frauds Probe Sparks House In Uproar
Washington June 1 War fraud probe debate erupts in the House after the Rules committee rescinds action on a Republican resolution to investigate alleged wartime graft and DOJ conduct. Chairman Campbell accuses Democrats of shielding war crooks, sparking chaos as Garratt defends integrity and presses for full investigations.
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Washington
Senate
House
Rules Committee
Campball
Daugherty
Garratt
Tennessee
Campbell
Panera
Garrett
Bb Dng
Argud
Charles W. Morse
Coun‘pry
Federal Grand Jury
Woodruf
Johnsaon
Republi
Garr
Beggars' Union Sets Minimum Alms in Constantinople
The Beggars Union of Constantinople at its annual meeting voted that all members shall refuse alms under 100 piasters, about two cents. The group, claiming to include all leading beggars, says the rule is needed due to the high cost of living.
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Constantinople
Beggars Union of
Small Boy Drinks Metal Polish in Father's Market
A boy drank a small amount of metal polish found in his father's meat market on Pembroke Street. First aid by Dr O'Connell, emergency staff, and hospital transport to Bridgeport Hospital with recovery expected. In separate incidents, John Trobsky was hit by a car on Fairfield Avenue and Colorado Avenue, treated with minor injuries. James Lanton sustained a scalp laceration from a ceiling fall at 5 Water Street, treated at Emergency Hospital.
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Michael Leiscinski
Pembroke Street
Dr O'Coonall
Bridgeport Hospita
Fairfield Avenue
Colorado Avenue
John Trobsky
Main Street
Cora Mittleson
Trobsky
O'Connell
James Lanton
Calhouns Avenue
Senators Clash Over Dye Duffs Provisions In Tariff Fight
Washington rowdy session over tariff dye provisions ends in tense debate as Senate tests quorum. Senator Smoot backs a restraint on imports tied to US patent marks while opponents push for broader protection. the clash centers on Chemical Foundation and patents seized during the war. The vote scene reveals deep partisan fault lines as discussions continue tonight and into the week.
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McCumber
Robinson
Senate
Washington
Vone
The
Chemical Foundation
United States
Cnig
Euch
Cusitodian
Chamber
Chinese president forced to resign in political shakeup
Hung, president from June 1916 to July 1 1917, is ousted as Parliament plans to move to Peking after a new legislative body is organized. Gen Liao Kun, north’s strongman, is named potential vice president. Sun Yat Sen urged to join a united China amid talks of ending Hau Shih Chang’s war tenure.
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Hung
Gos-Sion
Tien
Tsin
Peking
Liao Kun
Wry Pei-Fu
Sun Yat Sen
Canton
Movement For
China
Sun
Hau Shih Chang
Bunax
Motheran Law Sues Faversham for Real Estate
New York June 1 Court proceedings began to force William Faversham to return property to Mrs June Opp mother of his late wife. Opp alleges misrepresentation and unpaid loan funds totaling 24000 tied to quit claim deeds to Peter S. O'Hara. She claims no proceeds reached the Opp estate and she lacks support due to Faversham's actions.
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New York
Wiliam Faversham
Athor
Dulla Opp
June Opp
Favershang
Witeh
Opp
Mra
Faversham
Ateste
John Opp
Peter
O'Hara
City to press grade change at Sylvan Avenue crossing
City officials aim to compel New Haven Railroad to alter the Sylvan avenue crossing or seek a Public Utilities Commission order. Railroad opposed eliminating the crossing, proposing a 12 percent grade with closing Lake Street and Trumbull road instead. The plan would have traffic pass under the Sylvan avenue crossing via new roads alongside the track. City says labor for engineering would be costly and may file at Common Council next Monday. Ed ward Bedford pledges Y M C A building project to town to be completed within a year, starting next week.
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Sylvan Avenues
Public Utilities Commission
City Hlalt
Cuineen
Board of Alder
Lake Street
Trambull Road
Railrad
Lakestreet
Trumbull Road
Sylvan Avenue
Fursath She Laber
Common Council
Edward T. Bedford
First Selectman
Austin Waleman
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Spirits Blamed for Club Trouble
The article reports that spirits were blamed for trouble at a club after a new steward began duties. A secretary’s letter read at the meeting did not name specific charges against the Jacobys. Attempts to contact the members named by Mrs. Jacoby failed, while Alderman Eugene C. J. Kelly said the issue is personal, not political, though tensions may involve the Jacobys and their friends.
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Weissgard
Jacobys
Died and Died and Sparks Funeral Notices
In this city May 1 1922 John H Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his residence 76 Black Rock Avenue on Saturday June 3 at 8 30 am and from Sacred Heart church at 9 o clock Burial in St Michael's cemetery Ellen Brennan formerly of 42 Colorado Avenue June 1 1922 Friends invited to attend the funeral at Mullins Scott mid Redgate No 393 Golden Hillsureet on Saturday June 3 at 8 30 am and from St Charles church at 9 00 am Interment at Augustan cemetery later details unclear
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Sparks
John H
Black Rock
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Pmennan
Ellen Brennin
Colorado Avenue
Mullins
Scott Mid
Redgate
Golden Hil Sureet
Savurday
Quid Nunc Girls Club Dance Draws About 200
About 200 people attended the Quid Nunc club dance at the Business and Professional Women's club in the Liberty Building. Clabby's orchestra played for dancing and several club members were thanked for organizing the event.
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Clabby
May Bratick
Elizabeth Bowen
Misa Goertrudg Lush
Dorothy Lush
Jowei Branniek
Westport Town Meeting Ratifies $7000 School Funds
At a special town meeting in the town hall Westport voters approved a 1921 1992 school appropriation of 7500 for the coming year. Board of Finance members argued expenses were high while school officials defended funding as essential for pupils.
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Westport
Board of Finance
Frank M. Raymond
Board of Financé
Edwin Jennings
Harry M. Ayers
Harry R. Sherwood
Mideting
Machine Guns Rage Across Belfast Streets
The four teen days’ engagement has reached fourteen with fifty wounded. Northern forces escalate with naval activity signaling invasion anxiety. Michael Collins leaves Dublin after a cabinet and Irish delegates meeting. no truce declared. Clergymen visit frontier to seek settlement, but efforts fail.
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Irigh
Michael Collins
Dublin
Belfast
Juan 1—Desiai
Strathane-Lifford
Free State
Balfour Named Mediator for Ireland Crisis
London June 1 The British Cabinet asked the new Earl Balfour to mediate to ease the Irish situation including the south and the border north The cabinet also consulted the Earl of Cavan and Sir Laming Worthington Evans on potential coercion measures The Water Premier Sir James Craig reports Ulster views saying 10000 British troops plus Ulster volunteers and constabulary are not enough and seeks a free hand to use forces.
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London
Earl Balfour
Ireland
Earl of Cavan
Laming Worthington- Hvans
James Craig
Ulster
Ulster Volunteers
Special Constabulary
Buddie Seeks Baby Carriage For Sunny Afternoons
A family in need asks for a used baby carriage for their two year old Buddie who cannot walk yet. Father works long hours, mother seeks help and offers thanks, contact 21 High Street for any donations. Reward offered for a kind gesture from the community.
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Buddie
Ruddle
District party clubs plot city carnival outing plans
The Sixth and Eighth District Democratic clubs reported preparations for a city carnival during June with events on North and Madison avenues and a parade of club members. Contests for most popular girl and baby were planned with prizes a diamond ring and a wrist watch. A souvenir program on Democratic history will be issued. The Sixth district will meet twice monthly, and Republicans discussed field day at Pleasure Beach on July 3.
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North
Madison Avenues
West End
Tatra
Highth
James J. Whelan
Elgith
John Brown
Bridgeport
Pleasure Beach
Fraternal Groups And Meetings Listed For Bridgeport Area
A list of fraternal lodges and societies in Bridgeport is provided with meeting notes and addresses including Pride of Bridgeport Council Daughters of America 161 State Street Joseph Powdall Lodge Knights of Pythias 102 Main Broad Street Arcanum Lodge 10 Broad Street Women’s Christian Temperance Union 239 Gilbert Street and many others such as Swedish and modern Woodmen chapters, Camp No 1 Independent Order of Tigers on State Street, Jerusalem Chapter Masonia Temple 2005 Broad Street, and New England Order of Protection 1112 Broad Court Nelson East Main Street.
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Pride of
Bridgeport
Council
Daughters of America
State
Joseph Powdall Iodge
Knights of Pythlas
Arcanum
Lodge
Broad Street
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Gilbert Street
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport Schwaben Sick Benefit Society
French Street
Scandinavian Society
Lee Avenue
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paper Hadgers of America
Him Street
First Swedish Hundred
Men Society
Swedish Congregational Church
Laurel Avenue
Grove Street
Fraternal Aid Union
Bridgeport Lodge
Walfield Avenue
Camp No
Independent Order of Tigers
State Street
Savoy Athletic Association
Bidge Street
cpany_ Fy
A. R. Knights
Psthias
Housatonic
Beloin Campy
Wesdmen
Americ
New England Order of Protection
Court Nelson
A. O
East Main Street
Naomi Lodge
Order Shepherds of Bethlehem
Beach Street
Nancy
M. A
St. George's
Stratford Avenue
Modern Woodmen of America
Court Liberty
Sixth District Republicans hold routine meeting notes
Attendance at church mission services postponed discussion of important matters by the Twelfth District Democrats last night. The meeting adjourned with routine business only. The next gathering is slated for June 15.
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Nual
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Man wins release from Connecticut Insane Hospital
Edward W. Curtiss of Torrington wins habeas corpus case in New Haven. Judge Martin 3. Manton orders his release from the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane at Middletown after two days of questioning finds him not insane. Curtiss, 68, had been confined since December 1920 following a criminal libel conviction and contempt charges. The case involved prior court rulings and a commission report, with domestic issues cited as a factor in proceedings.
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New Haven
Edward W. Curties
Torrington
Martin
Manton
United States Circuit Court of Apneals
Connecticut Hospital For the
Middletown
Curtiss
Edwin 8. Thomas
United States District Court
Jeunes
Litchfeld County
Death of Antti Wolski at home of daughter in city
Antti Wolski died yesterday afternoon at his daughter Mrs Hattie Wolski home 9 Hunting Street He leaves two daughters Mrs Wolski and Mrs Elfman Beth Makowski of Brooklyn New York and three sons Frank of Brooklyn Lawrence of New York and Walter of this city
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Antti Wolski
Antani Wolski
Hattie Wolski
Wolski
Elfman
Beth Makowski
Brooklyn
N. Y
Frank
Lawrence
New York
Walter
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