Bully Time Marks Connecticut 1923 Government Commencement
Hartford reports the 1923 Connecticut government and applied politics class held its graduation at Capitol Hill grade school. The ceremony mixed carnival humor with formal closing actions including valedictory by Senator Ells and gifts to leaders. Sixty dollar salary checks capped the event as families crowded the House gallery. The Senate moved through routine business, with Page Eight continuing coverage.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Capitol Hill
General Assembly
Arthur F. Ells
Waterbury
Superior Court
House of Representatives
Hiram J. Bingham
Leonard J. Nickerson
Buckley
Asseml Y
Detour Sign Prompts Local Driver Along Shore Route
A traveler follows a red detour arrow off the Post Road at Southport toward Greens Farms. He ignores the sign and tests a left hand scenic route along a water side highway past private beaches and large estates, ending with a poised continuation to Page Two.
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Southport
Greens Farms
City Education Dental Hygiene Admin Briefly Moved to Health Board
The Apportionment Board cut the education department from dental hygiene funds and directed the remainder of the hygiene budget to the Health Department. It aimed to place supervision under the Health Board and trigger a court settlement on status. Board of Education leaders vowed to contest the loss of control when President Fones is away.
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Board of Health
Health Board
Common Council
Health Department
Fones
John ¥. Caldwell
Education Board
Board of Apportionment
William B. Booth
Bridgeport
Apportionment Board
John Y. Caldwell
Alfred C. Fones
Six Die as Riot in Leipag Clashes with Police
A London led despatch reports six killed and twenty three wounded in Leipag today when Socialists and trades unionists demonstrated against the high cost of living. Police fired on the crowd as demonstrators, who caused looting after fleeing, clashed with officers.
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Associated Press
Leipag
Times
Berlin
Minister in Pistol Duel Killed by Two Opponents
In Cumberland County Virginia two prominent officials R O Garrett and L C Garrett were charged with first degree murder after Reverend E L Pierce was shot dead in a pistol duel at his Cumberland Court House home. The Garrett brothers were held under bonds of 5000 dollars and a brother remained in hospital after the incident sparked countywide upheaval linked to a long running political feud and alleged remarks from the clergyman about L C Garretts wife.
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Associated Press
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E. L. Pierce
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Cumberland Courthouse
Iberty
Virginia
Hill- Ville Court
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Cumberland
Pierce
Thes
Farfield county suffers storm damage and fires hit tavern
A severe electrical storm damages Farfield county causing panic on trolleys as bulbs blow out. A lightning strike sets Fairield's historic tavern ablaze and it is destroyed. Local schools hold events and fundraisers while various civic activities unfold amid wider state and national headlines.
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Fairield
Connecticut Frobe
Mormal Primary
Bridgeport High School
Madlsen
Childrens
St. John's Church
Health Board
German Note 10 Convokes Allies at Conference Table
A German note indicates willing to listen to Baldwin as allies convene at a conference table. The communication signals diplomatic openness and potential alliance considerations amid ongoing negotiations. No further names or dates are provided in the readable text.
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Baldwin
Patents Dispute Ties Wilson to Polk Acting Controversy
Isador Kresel for Chemical Foundation argues that reversing Acting Secretary Polk’s authority while Wilson was abroad would shake control of German seized property valued in the millions. He says Polk acted with executive power in many cases, and defenses aim to prove those actions were authorized, with the government as a party. Continued on page 20.
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Associated Press
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Europe
Isador Kresel
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Chemical Foundation
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Polk
Selaea
Girl Bandit Kills Man in Cold Blood
ICAGO June 8 Search for the girl bandit who shot and killed Richard C. Teamer insurance adjuster during a robbery with a male companion last night. Police hold Irving Schlig as a possible participant or informant. A photo resembling the alleged bandit was found, and State's Attorney Crowe says the death penalty will be sought if the woman is tried.
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Desort
Irving Schlig
Tesmer
Schlig
Robert E. Crowe
Allied Front Struggles Over German Reparations at Conference
A Berlin dispatch to The Times says the German note aims to bring powers to the conference table and does not address Ruhr evacuation or passive resistance. In Brussels, Premier Painleve and Belgian leaders report a solid Allied front may falter over a joint reply, with France ready to consider conciliatory German plans if Germany pays before French troops leave the Ruhr.
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Stanley Baldwin
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Schenectady Strife Over Trolley Strike Seeks State Aid
Schenectady faces riotous trolley clashes as violence halts service on all lines. State troopers are sought by Schenectady Railway Company president Harry Wetherwax to curb unrest, while City Commissioner John Cole resists troop deployment citing city police readiness. Multiple cars were damaged and crew injured amid clashes on Crane Street.
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Battle Ground
Harry B. Wetherwax
Smith
John B. Cole
Pubiic Safety
Weatherwax
Crane Street
Mone
Crana Street
Sunday Post Auto Doctor Answers Car Questions
Barney Oldfield offers personal car repair advice in the Sunday Post. Readers may ask about oil consumption magnets engines and general upkeep and he will respond to queries.
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Barney Oldfield
Sunday Post
Electrical Storm Destroys Greenfield Tavern and Barn
Fairfield reports lightning during a county electrical storm struck the Greenfield Tavern dating to 1792 and a nearby Wheeler barn on Greenfield Hill road. Firefighters from Southport Fairfield Center Tunxis Hill battled both blazes, saving the barn. the tavern and wagon barn were deemed historic losses with limited replacement value.
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Seice
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Tunxis Hill
Greenfield Tavern
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Prince de Talleygrand
Wheeler Barn
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Anthony Wolfe
Army Dirigible Destroyed During Electrical Storm
DAYTON Ohio June 6 The United States army service dirigible TC 1 was destroyed by fire after mooring at Wilbur Wright Field at 6 p m tonight The ship the largest of its kind in the country arrived from Scott Field Illinois on a test flight During the storm two men were injured Sergeant Harry Barnes of Scott Field and A C Maranville of Akron Ohio leaped forty feet to the ground when the blimp ignited Barnes broke his ankle and sprained his knee while Maranville bruised his ankle and sprained an arm
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Wilburn Wright Field
Scott Field
Tinota
Harry Barnes
A. C. Maranville
Akron
Goodyear Rubber Company
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Maranville
Cleveland
Atx
Lightning Strikes Rockville Barn Killing Horses and Cattle
A lightning bolt struck a barn on the Old Ambrose Snow place in Ellington Rockville causing $6,000 damage. Two horses and several cows died and the barn plus hay were burned George Norris escaped injury after being thrown to the ground while seeking shelter. The incident delayed local trolley service and cut power for an hour.
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Ambrose Snow Place
Ellington
George Norris
Rockville-Willmantle Lightning Company
Ohio Power Mills Blow Up When Struck by Lightning
Grassell Powder company press and corning mills at Lowellville were destroyed by a massive explosion after a lightning strike this afternoon. Windows in nearby powder company houses shattered and six people were injured by flying glass.
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Ofio
Grassell Powder Company
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Bandit Situation in Far East a Puzzle
Washington June 6 The State department announced receipt of a cable from Jacob Gould Schurman American minister at Peking saying there is no definite indication of how long it will be before Americans and others held by Chinese bandits are released Schurman reported harmony appears restored to the bandit camp and captives are not suffering in health though they are growing a bit low in spirit
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State Department
Jacob Gould Schurman
Peking
Minster Schurman
Summer heat dispelled by heavy rains in region
Her majesty Queen Summer ordered warmer weather yesterday and the temperature rose to near the 190 degree mark. The heat drove hundreds to the shores and bath houses reported many in the sea. A heavy thunder shower broke the spell, and forecasters promise cooler weather with local showers today.
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Ohio bank man held over $66,000 shortage
Cleveland police arrested George E. Witka former manager of the Newburgh branch of the Cleveland Trust company tonight in connection with an alleged shortage of more than 366,000. He reportedly confessed to taking funds from the Cranwood Land company and the Cranwood Battery company where he acted as bookkeeper.
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Ohio
George E. Witka
Newburgh
Cleveland Trust Company
Cranwood Land Company
Cranwood Ba:atea Company
Storm scatters fear and damage across Bridgeport area
A fierce late afternoon storm struck Bridgeport and surrounding areas causing widespread electrical outages and property damage. No injuries reported though two near panics occurred on crowded streetcars as bulbs blew out and power lines sparked. Chimneys toppled on several homes. Greenwich saw two fatalities from live wires.
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Bridgeport
Freight Cars In Westport Wreck Tie-Up Traffic
Freight cars derail after a loosened wheel near Westport blocks two tracks, delaying trains for hours. Cars smash and debris scatters as a wrecking crew from New Haven clears the tracks and begins repairs, forcing trains to use remaining clear routes until normal service resumes.
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