Atlanta Seeks Kiwanis 1922 Convention Lead
Atlanta aims to host the 1922 International Kiwanis convention. Delegates and boosters mobilize in support with trains ready to depart for Cleveland. Local clubs pledge funds and hotel backing, while leaders including President Waller C. Barnwell and Wac Sam Green drive the campaign. Atlanta’s boosters highlight the city’s readiness to welcome delegates.
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Colonel Hester Leaves $220000 Estate in Probate
Tune 15 The will of Colonel William Hester, late president of the Brooklyn Daily, was filed for probate. It leaves an estate of about 229000 to 23000. his son William gets two thirds of the capital stock, daughter Mrs Carrie He Tele one third, and a request of 3020 to a niece. The masthead notes his public role and board changes.
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Transit of Serbian Vegatable Blah?
June 1 reports indicate military garrisons in the Kingdom of Croats and Slovenes. Commanders from various regions coordinate logistic and strategic moves amid tensions with neighboring states. The article notes Serbian involvement in a broader regional context.
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County Amusement Tax Aims to Cut County Tax Burden
County officials discuss a proposed five percent amusement tax on venues including moving picture theaters to fund state and local revenue sharing. Proponents say half of the tax would be returned to counties to offset costs, while opponents fear burdening proprietors. Details on collection and exemptions remain undetermined.
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Col Olds Resigns as Red Cross Chief in Europe
June 18 report states Lt. Col. Robert E. Olds, American Red Cross Commissioner for Europe, resigned from his post. No successor named. The war time program for Europe ends. future work will focus on child welfare.
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High School Students Honor Principal in 1921 Commencement
Bridgeport High School honors Principal James Moore in the 1921 Criterion edition. The 1160 page annual features senior class boards, officers, teams, and portraits, plus a memorial page for Florence L. Simpson who died that winter. The roster has grown from 78 to 94 members in 11 years.
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Probe on Mann Act Violation Involving Former Treasurer
An investigation centers on a former Reformed church treasurer at New Bank who eloped with Miss Adelr Gouin. The probe aims to determine Mann Act violations amid a plea of guilty to embezzlement related to missing church funds.
Italian Ambassador Awarded Doctor of Laws at Rochester
Vittoria Bellandi Ricci, Italian ambassador, was honored with the honorary doctor of laws degree at the University of Rochester commencement held today. The event marked a notable alliance between Italy and Rochester universities.
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French Move to Change Policy Sparks European Reconciliation Hope
Paris dispatch reports economists and diplomats weighing a Franco German meeting as a hopeful sign Europe may forgive and forget. Leaders warn against premature optimism while stressing the risk of a purely financial entente. British diplomats watch closely as Britain fears losing continental influence.
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Buyers Club Formed By Manufacturers Purchasing Agents
Purchasing agents of Bridgeport area manufacturers formed the Buyers Club of the Manufacturers Association at a Cham ber of Commerce meeting. HLM Merrion was elected president, W. A. Lank vice president, and Charles Ketcham treasurer. An executive committee includes W. T. Stroud and others. The club aims to foster inter-member purchasing and joint buying of goods and materials with social and educational offshoots. Membership open to anyone actually engaged in buying. The next meeting was set for Stratfield sun parlor.
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Trade Protective Association Formed to Guard Freight
New York merchants announce the formation of the Trade Protective Association to protect shippers from thefts on ocean freight. Losses from robberies on ships run into millions yearly, driving insurance rates to prohibitive levels.
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