Commencement and Legislature Close in Connecticut
Hartford June 6 The 1923 class in government and applied politics held commencement at Capitol Hill as a carnival mood spread through junior graduates. The General Assembly ended with the secretary of state reciting God save the staps, while Governor Templeton faced a ceremonial close. Highlights included valedictory by Sen Arthur Elis and gifts to Lt Governor Hiram J. Bingham Speaker Leonard Nickerson and Buckey. Checks of sixty dollars were issued to all members. The scene blended graduation cheers with final acts of state government.
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Ey Tetoram
Hartford
Connecticut
Capitol Hill
General Assembly
Francis A. Paton
House
Senate
Charles A. Templeton
Templeton
Parfotts
Arthur F. Elis
Waterbury
Leonard J. Nickerson
Buckey
Ives
Our Own Blue Book Detour Along Shore Route
The text guides a traveler from Post Road at Southport to a shore route via Greens Farms, describing a water side exit, a private bathing beach, a small arm of the sound, and a bridge. A red Detour arrow points right while a left, smooth concrete sweep looks promising. The narrator ignores the detour and proceeds along a route past mansions and estates, beginning a payoff line about continuing to Page Two.
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Southport
Sound
Greens Farms
Shers Mansons
Hygiene Fund Transfer Triggers School Board Fight
The Bridgeport Apportionment Board redirected the dental hygiene program from the Education Department to the Health Department, allocating 7500 dollars for April and the balance of 21000 dollars for the year. The move aims to place supervision under health officials, with the Education Board vowing to contest the change and seek restoration of control amid ongoing court actions.
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Board of Education
Education Department
Board of Health
Health Board
Common Council
Health Department
Dr. Fores
Jonn ¥. Caldwell
Education Board
Board of Apportionment
Willony B. Booth
Bridgeport
Superior
John ¥. Caldwell
Alfred C. Fones
Rioters Clash With Police in Leipzig Killing Six
Six people were killed and twenty three wounded in Leipzig when demonstrators opposed to high living costs clashed with police. Demonstrators fired first, police returned fire, and fleeing crowds looted food shops amid the unrest reported by Associated Press via Times.
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Loxbon, Jure
t-Associated Press
Leip
Socialiate
Times
Berlin
Minster in Pistol Duel Killed by Two Opponents
Richmond dispatch reports Cumberland County officials R O Garrett and L C Garrett charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of Reverend E L Pierce at his Cumberland Court House home. L C Garrett posted $5,000 bail. his brother was hospitalised under guard. The duel stemmed from a long standing local political feud involving county factions and church remarks attributed to Pierce.
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Richmond
Associated Press
Cumberland County
R.O
L. C. Garrett
E. L. Pierce
Garretts
Cumberland Court
Liberty
Virginia
Twe Garretts
Cumberland
Fierce
L. Cc. Garrett
Farneld County battered by electric storm damage
A severe electrical storm rips Farneld County with damaged panes and bulbs blown out. Fairfield's historic tavern is destroyed by lightning. Community events include Connectcut Frobel training school graduates, Bridgeport High students' concert, and local fund drives for a free hair home. An apportionment reshuffle cuts dental hygiene funds while education hygiene work is paid from remaining allocations.
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Farneld
Pane
Troli¢Ya
Fairfield
Connecticut Frobel Normal
Claesday
Bridgeport High School
Madigan School Parent-Teachers’ Association
Lions Club
Childrens
St. John's Church
Health Board
Board of Education
German note 19 aims to bring all powers to conference table
London dispatch reports Berlin’s new German note on reparations seeks a conference table solution, avoiding Ruhr resistance issues. Wied-Veldt to receive the note. governments to be briefed Thursday afternoon amid Allied front in Brussels. Poincare open to conciliation. Baldwin may propose a joint Allied reply if needed.
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London
Associated Press
Times
Berlin
Ruhr
Wied- Veldt
Washington
Brussels
France
Belgium
Great Britain
Italy
Poincare
Theunis
Jaspar
Stanley Baldwin
Germany
M. Poincare
Baldwin
Thas
Schenectady Trolley Strike Riots Seek State Police Aid
Schenectady riot violence during a long strike disrupts trolley service as motormen dodge stones and bricks. The company asks Governor Smith to send state troopers while city police pledge to handle emergencies if needed. first car damaged on Crane street line with crew fleeing and later guarded routes.
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Harry JB. Wetherwax
Smith
John Ki. Cole
Publi Aufety
Weatherwax
Schenectady
Patilea
Crane Street
Tta
Nore
Girl Bandit Kills Man in Cold Blood
In Chicago last night a woman bandit shot and killed insurance adjuster Richard Yoamar and wounded his wife. Police hold Irving Swing as a possible accomplice or informer. A photo of a girl resembling the suspect was found, and State's Attorney Crowe said the death penalty would be sought if the woman is tried.
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Hicago
Richard
Yoamar
Irving Swing
Yeamer
Lichie
Robert TH. Crowe
Defense argues Polk acting powers threaten Wilson case
In Wilmington on June 6 Associated Press reports Isador Kresel for Chemical Foundation contends a ruling on Acting Secretary Polk’s authority could affect the disposition of German seized property and 4800 patents held by the foundation. He says government actions in absent state power were numerous and tied to claims of return. The implication could reach other cases and property decisions.
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Wilmington
Del
Associated Press
Frank L. Polk
Wiser
Europe
Isador Kresel
Chemical Foundation, Incorporation
Chemical Foundation
Sait
Pir. Kreser
Polk
Siaply
Sunday Post Auto Doctor Answers Your Car Questions
Bar ney Gldfield offers personal responses to readers car concerns in the Sunday Post. He covers oil consumption magnetos mileage and general repairs answering questions from readers seeking practical automotive advice.
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Sunday Post
Barney Gldfield
Electrical Storm Destroys Greenfield Tavern and Barn
A daytime lightning strike from a county storm destroyed the Greenfield Tavern built in 1792 and a nearby barn on the Tunxis Hill estate. Firefighters fought flames with limited water supply, preserving Maguire Barn but condemning the historic tavern and preventing its planned restoration.
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Field Center Company No. 1
Tunzis Hill
Tunxis Hill
Albert Wheeler
Greenfield Hill
Maguire
Prince de Talleygrand
School For
Wheeler Barn
Greenfield Bol
Anthony Wolfe
Fire Company No. 1
Army Dirigible Destroyed During Storm at Dayton
The U S Army service dirigible TC 1 was destroyed by fire after mooring at Wilburn Wright Field in Dayton Ohio during a thunderstorm. It arrived from Scott Field Illinois on a test flight. Sergeant Harry Barnes A C Maranville and Goodyear rep were injured leaping forty feet to the ground as the airship caught fire.
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Dayton
Ohio
United States Army Service
Wilburn Wright
Opau
Scott Field
Ilinois
Harry Barnes
Scott Feld
A. C. Maranville
Akron
Goodyear Rubber Company
Barnes
Mariinville
Horses and cattle killed in Rockville barn lightning strike
A lightning bolt struck a barn on the Old Ambrose Snow place in Ellington, Rockville, killing two horses and several cows and burning the structure and hay. Owner George Morris escaped injury after taking shelter inside. Power to the Rockville Willimantle Lightning line was cut for about an hour.
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Rockville
Sung
Ambrose Snow Place
Ellington
George Morris
Rockville-Willimantle Lightning Company
Ohio Power Mills Blows Up After Lightning Strike
A Grasselit Powder plant in Lowellville Ohio was destroyed by a violent explosion when struck by lightning. Windows shattered in nearby houses and six people were injured by flying glass. A statewide electrical storm killed one more person in the week, bringing deaths to six.
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State
New Haven
Westport
Stamford
Burwick
Masons
Unford
Danbury
Phillips
General Assembly
Rockville
National
Ohio
Dykeman
McCandless
Shriners
Washington, D. C
League of America
Schenectady
Gordon
Bay State
N. Y
Purnell
Mount
Chicago
Nere
London Times
Floricate
James Pasha
Greve
Chester of Grant
Lowellville
Grasselit Powder Company
Powder Company
Cleveland
Summer Heat Dispels With Heavy Rains Across Realm
The court records queenly command for warmth yielding to heavy showers. Officials note temperatures near 190 degree mark, crowds flock to shores, bathhouses report many patrons. A thunder shower interrupts the heat with a forecast of cooler weather and further storms today.
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Queen Summer
Teday
Bandit Situation in Far East A Puzzle
Washington dispatch reports Jacob Gould Schurman, American minister at Peking, cites uncertain length of captivity for Americans and others held by Chinese bandits. He notes harmony restored in the bandit camp and captives not suffering health, though morale is low.
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Washington
State Department
Jacob Gould Schurman
Peking
Schurman
Ohio bank man held for large alleged shortage
Georges B. Wilks former manager of the Newburgh branch of the Cleveland Trust company is said to have confessed to taking funds from Cranwood Land and Cranwood Estates. He acted as a bookkeeper for these firms and faces investigation over a shortage reported at over 366 000 dollars in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Chloe
Georges B. Wilks
Newburgh
Cleveland Trust Company
Cranwood Land Company
Cranwood Estates Company
Fairfield Fires Ruin Cars and Homes in Severe Storm
A fierce thunderstorm struck Bridgeport and Fairfield causing wide property damage and power outages. Lightning damaged chimneys and electric lines, two Fairfield buildings burned, horses were killed near Greenwich, a streetcar incident sparked panic but no injuries occurred. Passengers reported fainting and chaotic exits as bulbs shattered.
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Greenwich
Fairfield
Hamilton Street
Smith
Kibling
Connecticut Company
Public Utilities Commimion
Sotorman
Freight Cars in Westport Wreck Ties Up Traffic
Freight cars derailed after a loosened wheel shook one car loose, ripping tracks and blocking two lines in Westport. The accident halted east and westbound trains for about three hours, with wreckers from New Haven clearing debris and lines switched to allow limited passage as repairs began.
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Westport
Pasage
Ratlo
New Haven
Trame
Wear
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Cubs
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Dodgers
Reds
Cards
Southern Connecticut
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Byram
Hilltoppers
Thomas Vracy
A- U. Wame Bridgeport
Pete Hartley
Archie Walker
Angon
O'Leary
Swinl
Papyrus
Mickey Walker
New York State Boxing Commission
Ghallings
Daye Shade
Allies
Britain
Carmen
Wilson
Executive
Greenfield Tavern
Post Road
Teleram
Greenfield ‘Hill
New York-Boston
Wes
EEC
Nichols
Lew Goodsell
Anch
Nichole
Major Tallmadge
General Lafayette
Duke de Talleyrand
Fairfald
Southwort Company
Far East
Ohio Bank
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