Money interests accused of sharp practices in New York banks
The Lockwood committee heard that major New York Savings Banks Prudential Manhattan Life Mutual Life Empire City and others used foreclosed real estate to force borrowers into loans. Brokers earned commissions by arranging purchases and loans tied to taking Liberty bonds at par and other properties. Witnesses described double commissions and coercive real estate deals in mortgage financing.
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New York
America
Lockwood Legislative Committee
Pru- Sential Life Insurance Company
New York Lavines Bank
Manhattan Life Insurance Company
Mutal Life Insurance
Empire City Savines Bank
Brooklen Sas Bank
Dimé Savings Bank of Brooklyn
Sydney H. Hughes
DeLancey Resigns From Shipping Board
Waterbury resident DeLancey, head of the Industrial Relations division, resigned effective about July 1, citing need to devote more time to family and personal business. Chairman Benson accepted the resignation.
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Oragh DeLancey
Waterbury
Cony Tecticus
Heark
Benson
DeLaney
Senate Extends Civilian Veterans Compensation Act
Washington June 2 The Senate passed Senator Underwood s bill to extend the federal compensation act to civilians who served with American armies abroad in World War I. Senator Smoot opposed stating it could create many undeserved beneficiaries, while Underwood argued the measure would honor those who suffered and died like soldiers.
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Washington
Senate
Underwood
Smoot
Uteh
Spying on Supreme Court Cries Crime in Leak Case
The government replies that conspiracy to spy on Supreme Court conclusions is a crime and an attack on morality. District Attorney Lankay argues the central issue goes beyond money, citing that future rulings show money not the measure of the nation. Continued on page Te.
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Supreme Court
U. S
Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Lankay
Tis ‘Oviet
Moury Covan
Grent
Mopey
Harding Awards Navy Diplomas at Annapolis Ceremony
President Harding awarded diplomas to the Naval Academy class in Dahlgren hall amid thousands of relatives. He urged readiness to fight for the nation’s ideals, stressing a republic guided by conscience and the crusader spirit. Denby and Rear Admiral Seales echoed the call for officers to earn respect, avoid snobbery, and uphold true officer and gentleman standards.
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Annapolis
Freast
Harding
Denby
Navy Department
A. H Seales
Ace
Teagle Confers With President Washington After Naval Visit
June 4 President Harding returned from Annapolis after delivering diplomas to naval academy graduates and immediately began a conference at the White House with WC Teagle of Standard Oil who has been prominent in the dyabran shi of the shinning bowel.
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Washington
Harding
Annapolis
Naval Academy
WC. Teagin
Stanadard Oil Company
Newers
Trade combines certain in the export business
Washington June 2 1921 cabinet attention to trade associations signals a shift in policy as the United States contemplates export strategy. Officials note foreign cartels and protected unions influence competition and urge American solidarity to compete abroad. Continued discussion expected on page 14.
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Matk Bellival
Washington
Toretm
Armerica
Tulsa Race Riot Grand Jury to Probe Tulsa Events
Tulsa district judge Valjean Biddison convened a special grand jury June 8 to investigate the Tulsa race riot that began Tuesday night and caused deaths, extensive property damage estimated at 1.5 million dollars, and criticism of police and sheriff’s conduct. Officials condemned local law enforcement. Governor Hobertieu urged inquiry into police and sheriff actions.
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Tulsa. Ools
Valjean Biddison
Tulsa
Biddison
J. B. A. Hoberteau
Sisa
Hich
G. C. Barrett
Yellow Journal
Local Carpenters Settle Wage Scale Compromise
Bridgeport carpenters resume work under federal permit after informal talks with unions. Reported wage changes vary from 7.5 to 1 dollar per hour with prior rates near 1 dollar. Union officials say no strike occurred, only a voluntary slowdown and refusal of a 20 percent cut.
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Bridgeport
Agenn
Unibny
Officinls
Lima
This Man Fighting for His Life Echoes Rescue Dad
A judge watched as a man fighting for his life bore a striking resemblance to the father who saved his sinking daughter from a foggy lake, a moment reported by the Sunday Post.
Rights of aliens issue raised by senate measure
A Senate bill, drafted by the American Bar Association’s Judiciary Committee, seeks federal power to act against state actions that threaten aliens rights. It would authorize the president to direct civil or criminal prosecutions in such cases, with federal courts and, if needed, U S marshals and armed forces to enforce decisions. Kellogg defers judgment until the Foreign Relations committee reports.
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Senate
Washington
United States
Kellogg
Minnesota
Judiciary Committee of the
American Bar Association
Kellesy
Ate
Helloge
Bar Association
Foreign Relations Committee
Ge See
Kellexz
Pacific
California
House Leaders Predict Senate Naval Increase Rejected
House leaders state the Senate measure boosting naval appropriations will be rejected. Mondell predicts only two Senate amendments survive, Borah disarmament and more money for naval air planes. Kelley adds the bill will return almost unchanged from the Senate. Harding backs broader Borah disarmament while Mondell discusses executive views.
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Mdmond
Taylon
Washington
Senate
House
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Mondell
Tha House
Kelley
Michigan
Harding
U S Senate Passes Farmer Relief Bill
The U S Senate approved a farmer relief measure offered by Senator Curtis of Kansas. The bill authorizes up to 850 400 000 in federal farm loans to help northern farmers and stabilize credit with favorable terms. The action followed assurances of early House support and aims to ease financial strain on agriculture.
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Hisgton
Menanre
Curtis
Republican
Kansan
Senate
Warly House Suiproe
Food price drop shows Bridgeport lowest among nine cities
Department of Labor reports April 15 to May 14 food price decreases across nine U.S. cities. Bridgeport declines three percent, while St Paul shows eight percent, Newark six percent, Philadelphia New Haven and Washington five percent, New York and Norfolk four percent, with Providence also at three percent.
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United States
Bridgeport
St. Paul
Minn
Department of Labor
Newark
N. J
Philadelphia
New Haven
Washington
New York
Norfolk
Providence
R. T
Senate Passes Censorship Bill Limiting Immodest Films
After unfavorable reports a judiciary committee substitute would place motion picture supervision under the state police with power to ban immodest or criminal films. Violations could trigger up to $1000 fines, up to one year imprisonment, and license revocation. The measure covers venue, seating, sanitation and fire safety. House action expected today as lawmakers push stricter censorship amid rising concerns over corrupting cinema.
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State Police Department
Senate
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Aix
Washington
Efert
State budget adopted by House exceeds twenty six million
The House passed a state budget totaling more than 26 million dollars, sending the bill to the engrossing clerk. Senate action followed with a special appropriation for Connecticut Agricultural College, while other measures, including circuits court and commission bills, were rejected. Disagreement persisted on various funding bills and retail tax measures.
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HOUSE
Hartford
W. T
Senate
Connecticut Agricultureal College
Senata
Fidnse
Iilla
Circuit Court of
Comhton Pleas
Ware
Tridgea
Children and matches cause damage at Bamugi split scene
Fragmentary report notes children started a fire resulting in $500 damage. Parlor floor and walls destroyed, several people injured. Chemical extinguishment occurred as responders contained blaze amid smoke and debris. Page Eight continues with fuller details.
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Lia
Bamugi
Leaxou- Vile
Geskausila
HUE Teria
Trolleymen May Reject Connecticut Wage Cut
Bridgeport trolley workers vote on a proposed wage reduction from The Connecticut company after two three hour meetings. Union president John J. Toohey says action on the new scale will come soon. The offer would drop weekly pay from about 30 to 25.76 for a seven day week.
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Bridgsport
Tehalf
Bridgegert Metal Trades Union
Main Street
Connecticut Company
Jonn J. Toohey
Reserve head says financial condition stronger. optimism urged
Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board told the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce annual meeting that the federal system is stronger than ever, banks are eager to lend to legitimate business, and the public has substantial buying power left, cautioning against expecting continual price declines.
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York
Han
W. PG
Harding
Central Reserve Board
National Automobile A Chamber of Commerce
Jail Letters Reveal Why Mrs Nott Won Guilty Plea
Unrevealed contents of jail letters cited as cause for Mrs. Mathilda Nott to plead guilty. She was imprisoned at Wethersfield State Prison after sentencing at 11 05 yesterday morning. The trial, jury visit, and accompanying officials are noted as part of the dramatic proceedings. The accused will likely have her children raised by the Hatchhie family of Chelsea, Massachusetts.
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Ethel Hutchins
Nott
Wethersfield
Simeon Pease
Hall
Hatchhie
Chelsea
Mass
Mathilda’ Hutchins
Mrs. Nott
Mrsails Bierholm
Stratford Ave
Ube
Busin
Im Court
Music in ten minute doses for Harvard undergrads
Cambridge June 2 Harvard undergraduates anxious over exams will receive eight classical selections daily in the university chapel. Dr A T Davidson organist and choir master announced the plan to provide brief morning recitals through the examination period.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
University Chapel
A T Davidson
Young Boy Faces Murder Verdict In Indiana Case
Cecil Burkett, 11, and fellow juvenile Pennie Slavin, 7, are central to a murder case in Knox Indiana. After six hours of deliberation the jury failed to reach a verdict, with final decision expected tomorrow morning. Prosecutor James A. Dilty urged first degree murder under juvenile law.
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Cecil Burkett
Howtalen
Anti Beer Bill Described as Needed for Enforcement
Washington June 2 Volstead House committee report outlines a bill to supplement the Volstead act. It aims to ensure fair enforcement of national prohibition and to bar beer and wine use as medicine, a practice once allowed under former Attorney General Palmer’s opinion.
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Washington
Caltran Volstead
House
Juniclary Combites
Palmer
Southbury Farmhand Commits Suicide at Local Saloon
Kari Tt. Kiang of Southbury, age 20, employed on a local farm, killed himself in a Wallingford saloon by taking potion on June 2. The incident was reported as a farmhand suicide in the local town.
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Wallingford
Kari
Kiang
Southbury
Americanization Meet Planned at Beardsley Park July 4
The Junior Chamber of Commerce and YMCA plan an Americanization program at Beardsley Park on July 4. Tolman and Paul J. Cook lead efforts to involve foreign born residents, with a well known speaker planned and plans to encourage citizenship filings and Second papers for those already on first papers. A park island stage and Wheeler & Wilson Band are set to perform a patriotic program for attendees.
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Heardsley Park
Junior Chamber of Commerce
M.C. A. EB
Tolman
Junior Chamber
Paul J. Cook
Pierre ¥. Gahan
Therantion
Wheeler & Awilser
Weather Forecast for South New England and North Atlantic States
Fragmented notice of weather for South New England predicting fair, warmer weather with possible showers by Saturday. North Atlantic region expected unsettled with thunderstorms Friday night or Saturday, winds shifting from north to south. Includes scattered notes on temperatures, high and low water figures, and daylight times.
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New Fork
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Peems
Aouth
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North Atlantic
Sandy Hook
San Hoox
Hattaras
Moderehe
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