Finger Print Systems Compared At Local Dinner Meeting
Lieutenant George A. Houx outlined the finger print method and the Bertillon system at a Beason Y M C A dinner. He noted Bertillon was devised by Alphonse Bertillon in 1879 and adopted worldwide. Houx traced ancient Chinese use of prints, credited Edward Henry with classifying prints, and cited Bridgeport records from 1911 showing thousands of fingerprint photographs and measurements kept by the local bureau.
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George A. Haux
Sureau
Ion
Dinner Chamber of Commerce
Beason
Y.M. GC
Houx
Idea
Alfonse Bertilion Ot
Paris
Heux
Sir Edward R. ‘Henry
Metropolitan ‘Police of
London
Faux
Bridgeport — Bureau
Nation Mourns Lillian Russell and Notables Attend
The nation mourns actress Lillian Russell with tributes from President Harding and prominent figures. A funeral procession includes a firing party from the American Legion post where Russell was a member, while attendees include James J. Davis Florence Reed and others from the National Vaudeville Association and Keith enterprises. Messages of condolence pour in from Hiram Johnson Willam C. Spraul Theodore Roosevelt Gish and Mrs. Faith Rocecrolt among others.
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Amont Théss
Laber
James J. Davis
Florence Reed
E. S
James Murdoch
National Vaudeville ‘Associacion
Keith Enterprises
R H. Burnside
Producing Managers‘ Association
Hiram J. Johnson
Crittornia
Howard Chandlers
Christy
Prs
Moore
Pittshield
Condoles
Meetings Tonight Across Fraternal Lodges and Societies
A long list of groups including Adelphian lodge O F and Masons, Knights, and various o rganizations schedule meetings tonight. Initiatory degree will be exemplified by Adelphian lodge O F with business items led by Past Grand Masters Meyer and Peabody. A quorum shortage postponed the Garage Control Commission meeting to tomorrow at 10:29.
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Auetphian Lodke No. O. F
Adelphian Lodge 1
Derk
Garage Control Commission
Mill Te
Les Saas
Morris Metal Products Co Declared Bankrupt at Hartford Hearing
The Morris Metal Products Corp of Hartford was ruled involuntarily bankrupt by Judge Edwin S. Thomas after a brief hearing. Creditor attorneys argued over asset values, pending judgments, and tax liens as the case moved toward trustee appointment and possible sale of the plant valued around $700,000.
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Morris Metal Products Co
Hartford
Thomas
Case of Bridgeport Corporation
Keogh
Morris Metal Producte Corp
Edwin S.thomas
United States
Mart
Estat
Samuel Reich
W. Parker Seeley
Pullman & Wombey
Reich
Ako
Dain
Becauss
Time Action Ag
Gialma
Seeley
Norwalk
Treich Safqhether
Acrin
Seale
Wug
Trystes
Relea
Rolch
Lattorne
Seliy
Reid
Taw
Asa Veluntary
Morris Metal Products Corp. Onel
Lasker warns of marine opposition over subsidies
Lasker outlines three choices for Congress on ship subsidies and fleet management. He warns that a rising annual subsidy may reach tens of millions as American operators build faster ships and privateers take over, reducing reliance on government vessels and easing taxpayer burdens.
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Shipping Board
Britain
Congress
Congress Cr
Geddes submits speech text to Hughes in Chicago
British ambassador Geddes sent a stenographic copy of his March 12 address to Secretary Hughes after a tariff reference in a Senate speech was misdescribed. The State Department may act. Geddes urged resuming foreign trade with Britain and emphasized the need for Empire buyers to pay in dollars.
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Washington
Dua
United States
Great Britain
America
Ateno Graphic Report
British Credit and Trade Balance Remarks Highlighted
A British ambassador warned that purchases in this country were funded by credits from service settlements, British insurance, and education, noting shifts due to weather and aiming to balance trade. Senator Watson cited stenographic reports to prompt State Department attention amid unspecified representations from the web.
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Guerchantile Marine
Education
Britain
Owl
Gm Great Merchant Marine
Id Ds
Hieromarke
Watson
Railway unions vote in strike amid labor policy clash
Two railway unions prepared for a strike as hearings before the labor board continued. Carriers including Bangor and Aroostook, Boston and Albany, and Southern Pacific faced ultimatums over wage cuts and craft disputes, with union leaders insisting board findings undervalued workers’ needs and threatening action by 1.2 million rail workers.
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York
B. M. Jowell
Jewell
Stratford Row Over Hunter 15 Ready for Trial
Stratford awaits Supreme Court action in a recall dispute over town manager Hunter. Seven council members who voted to oust him seek recall, while two oppose. a taxic or legal challenge and potential legislative action loom after recent Wolfe rulings.
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Stratford
Hunter
William H. Comiey, Jr
Saver
R. H. Hunter
Award K. Nisholton
Supreme Court of Connecticut
New Haven
Fifa
Supreme Court
Tutge Wolfe
Bee
John Smith
Donald Sammis
Herbert Sniffin
Smith
Tudge Wolfe
Kayohe
Gust Hunter
Robert Turney
A Benedetti
Sth
John Albrighe
The
Ath
Berbart Sniffen
Ist
Donald Samiels
Tee
Yerigta
Rail labor board ruling sparks protest over wages and morale
The article reports strong objections to wage decisions impacting railroad workers and profits. It cites a $152,708,794 four month gain for this year, claims the act favors railroads, harms morale, and questions the fairness of the board’s role while noting living standards would worsen with the wage shifts.
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Ledet
Some
Reveral
Railroad Janhor Board
Tower
Florence Leeds Living in Paris Involved in Silliman Case
Florence Leeds, a prominent figure in the Silliman divorce case, is staying at Claridges Hotel in Paris and says she wants to live and forget the scandal. Her name and belongings circulate among society circles, with attention at races and social haunts as news of a possible move by the banker in Paris grows.
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Florence Leeds
Paris
Chancellor Warnes urges Syracuse students to quit smoking and dancing
Syracuse students are urged by Chancellor James R. Warnes to stop smoking and reduce dancing to improve manners. He notes the habit spread from war, praises partial progress after incidents in university buildings, and stresses that education must come first. He defends his liberal stance on social functions while condemning conduct that disrupts study.
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GSE
Syracuse
James R. Warnes
Oranse
Day
Iby
Prone Ice Cream Recipe Improvised with Prunes
A fragmented recipe describes soaking prunes overnight in cold water, cooking until soft, pressing the pulp through a juicer, then adding sugar ramen juice and cream. The mixture is beaten and frozen to finish.
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PLC
Modest bids fly for fall election seats in district races
The Telegraph notes tentative runs for U S Senate and state offices in the 21st 22nd and 28th districts with Judge Miller seeking re nomination for the Bridgeport Probate Court For county sheriff Alderman Whoman P Doherty and Tax Assessor Lawrence Gill are mentioned Democrats The looming Board of Education contest could shift from bipartisan to partisan with four nominations and a four to two party split after upcoming term expirations
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United States Senate
Jtouse
State House of Repesentatives
Country Sherif
Probate
Common Council
Board of Education
Fan
Whoman P. Doherty
Lawrence Gill
Woth Democrats
Judes Pal L. Miller
Tanir Sranunet
Lequauss
psychology of work to be subject of special study
Berlin notes a Socialist writer urges a national institute for applied psychology to guide vocation choice and work design. He argues daily life hinges on psychology, with professionals each aligning skills to roles, and calls for systematic coordination of industries with psychologists, labor economists, and physicians to boost productivity.
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Berlin
Dene G
Washington
Pho
Tiny
Chesca
Jabor
Labar Nendars
Movie Men Elect Bridgeport Officers In Convention
In New Haven June the hour long convention of Bridgeport members elected William A True of Hartford as president. J Wy Walch of Hartford became vice president Joseph Saparsinin of Bridgeport was recording secretary and Jaros Bourke of Bridgeport was treasurer. Other candidates and remarks are noted in the report.
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New Haven
Iorton Tmetiye
Helles Cneners
Conractibur
Horn
William A. True
Hinetford
J. Wy. Walah
Hartford
Josaph Saparsinin
Bridgeport
Treassere
Jaros Rourke
Baker Xtract Co Cook Book Ad from Springfield Mistery
Ad fragment from Baker Xtract Co Springfield Massachusetts promotes a frag Cook Book. The readable text hints at a merchandise offer or sample copy with unclear details and no specific dates or prices.
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Xtract Co
Springfield
Mase
Mrs Ward Silent Before Grand Jury
Mrs Ward faced the grand jury with seven witnesses questioned today as investigators probe events before a shooting. George S Ward and Ralph Ward to be examined Thursday. James J Cunningham denied bail and faced questions over threats amid blackmail rumors.
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Mrs. Ward
Ag AL
Mea Ward
Ward
Howe
Wold
Luli Barrows
Amy Mild
Cunningham
James J. Cunningham
Cunninghams Cunningham
Harry K. Thaw
Dan
New York
Drs. Ward
Grand Jury
Perera
Japanese Cabinet Resigns After Prolonged Turmoil
Tokyo June 6 The Japanese cabinet quits office after several meetings in recent days. The resignation follows word of the ministry's fall being circulated and was decided at a cabinet meeting last night. The move is not linked to a sudden change in affairs.
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Torio
Associated Press
Stratford Body Denounces Edict on Vaccination
Stratford June 6 Following the edict Dr 2 T Black state health commissioners closing Stratford schools to unvaccinated pupils for two weeks a meeting of the Stratford Medical Liberty League was held at Lincoln House Approximately 50 members attended A resolution was passed to secure signatures of citizens to protest the school authority s action against unvaccinated pupils making up lost work The league claims vaccination harms public health and cites government reports of postwar inoculation fatalities The league plans regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays next Tuesday Rev C H Relmer of Meriden will speak at Lincoln House
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Stratford
League
Aeee Mittes
C. W. Simpson
Eye M. Elsworth
Mr. Dennovan
Lincoln House
C. H. Relmer
Meriden
Army inquiry board questions Mrs Day over Beck case
In Oklahoma City on June 6 Mrs Jean Day testified before an Army inquiry board about an alleged attack by Lieutenant Colonel Paul Ward Beck at Post Field. The board visited the Day home. both hearings were private with no comments from Day or board members.
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Oklahoma City
Okio
Jean Day
Army
Paul Ward Beck
Post Field
Beck
Day
Para
Jean PF. Day
Peard
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