Amherst Sizzles as Presidents Facing Eviction
New York reports reveal Amherst College faces a clash over President Alexander Meiklejohn's tenure. Undergrad support grows with some seniors threatening to refuse diplomas and juniors vowing not to return if he leaves. A new board committee is formed to review the administration, led by President Plimpton with notable members from New York Worcester and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amherst College
Alexander Meiklejohn
Lucius R. Eastman
Alan Coupert
Amhherst
Hitchcock
Brearns
Seeley
German
Moisé
Olds
Stronig
Meikiejohn
Amherst
Meikle- John
Board of Trust
Meiktejohn
Plimpton
Dwight W. Merrow
Donard T- Esty
Worcester
Arthur LaPrete
Traftford Conn
Stanley Kine
Boston
Harding to push new laws against alien smuggling
President Harding announced from the White House that he will ask Congress for fresh laws to curb the rising smuggling of aliens into the United States. Officials warn of possible cross border confusion but acknowledge government sanction remains key.
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Harding
Washington
United States
White House
Edmund S Wolfe Heads Connecticut Bankers Association
Edmund S Wolfe of the First National Bank of Bridgeport was elected president of the Connecticut Bankers Association at its annual meeting in New London on June 15. Henry H Pease of Hartford Connecticut Trust Company became vice president, Charles Hoyt of South Norwalk Trust Company secretary, and William G Bissell of Milford Trust Company treasurer. An executive committee was also chosen including R B Chambers Ansonia J H Seavad Torrington W H Redfield Danbury J C Luneomia New Britain and J G Barnes Essex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Chambers
Ansonia
J. H. Seavad
Torrington
W.H. Redfield
Danbury
J. C. Luneomia
New Britain
J.G. Barnes
Essex
Connecticut towns face widespread school fire hazards
Hartford reports from June 15 state that fire dangers lurk in public schools across Connecticut. Representative George R. Sturgis cites reports showing many buildings lack proper protection ventilation and lighting. New London stands out for nearly eliminating hazards while New Haven faces locked doors at Boardman Trade School during inspection.
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Camden
New Haven
Hartford
Connecticut
South Carolina
George R. Sturgis
Woodbury
State Board of Education
New Tondon
New Haven Board of Education
Boardman Trade School
Oscar S. Firesimmons
Stats Board
Susanin
Child Runs From Mother Sparks Fatal School Accident
Nine year old John Bugtia of 98 Linen Avenue fled his mother during a school play period and fell in the kitchen, fracturing his skull. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital by Dr. Sukeak of Emergency and is reported resting comfortably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bugtia
Linen Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ganada Can't Help Detroit Day Drive
Windsor Ontario June 1 Canadian law officials announced they would assist Michigan authorities in curbing liquor flow into the state. They cited that cross border shipping of liquor was legal under dominion and provincial laws, prompting a brief conference with EC Yellowles, chief of American prohibition enforcement.
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Windsor
Ont
E_ C. Yellowles
American Prohibition Enforcement Agente
Lille
Michigan
Cancer Patient Under High Voltage X Rays in Bellevue Case
New York report details Miss Anna Ellin of Spring Valley being treated at Bellevue hospital with 280 000 volt X rays for 56 hours to combat abdominal cancer. Doctors quoted hopeful signs after marked improvement but warn the procedure could harm healthy tissue. experts debate long term effects.
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New York
Anna Ellin
Spring Valley
N. Y
Bellevue Hospital
J. Seth Hirsch
Bellevue
Pennsy
Vanla Health Department
Hirsch
M Elin
James Ewing
Cornell University
Memorial Hospital
Farmers need not worry about Federal men regulation
Local summary notes a new regulation approved by the secretary of the Treasury affecting cider and vinegar features. Other items include a Big race with sixteen Pontatuck Yacr club boats, adjudications on Mrs. Sheehy’s death, a festival ending Unquown School handiwork exhibition, and local tributes such as appointments to recreation board and various school events.
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Treasury
Pontatuck Yacr Club
McFarland
Sheehy
Phelan
Edward T. Buckingham
Recreation Board
Mayer Atwater
Burdick
Scieiol
Michael DiGenova
City
Health Department
Blarch Terra i Superior Court
Bewiend Dry Goods Co. Mutual Benefit Association
Atwater
George H. Woods
Chamber of Commerce
Superior Court
Ray Whelan
Bridgeport High School Athletic
Stratford Avenue
East Matin
Two Stolen Autos Found Abandoned Here
A wheel smasher vehicle owned by Harold Deming of 1274 Howard Avenue was stolen from Housatonic Avenue and found abandoned on Stratfield Road. Another car owned by C. W. Leal of 773 Fairfield Avenue, taken from West Avenue Thursday night, was located yesterday on Washington Avenue.
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Harold Deming
Howard Avenue
Housatonic Avenue
Stratfield Road
West Avenue
Cc. W. Leal
Fairfield Avenue
Washington Avenue
Sanatorium Death Probe Clears Westport Facility
Coroner John J. Phelan absolved the Bellebrocis Sanatorium in Westport of blame in the death of Annie Sheehy, 45, amid an inquest that found the patient highly violent and exhausted from acute mania. Autopsy showed no foul play and care at the institution was deemed appropriate given the patient’s violent behavior and self-inflicted injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellebrocis Santtorium
Westport
Annie Sheehy
William Sheehy
Caroline Street
Derby
John J. Phelan
David McFarland
Ill Mix
New Haven
Aanitorium
Phelan
Winnessee
Curzon Expected to Sign Peace Pact With Turks
Lausanne report states Foreign Secretary Curzon will arrive to sign a peace treaty with Turkey. Delegates hope for settlement despite ongoing Ottoman debt disputes. France resists Turkish demand for interest on debt and payment terms, while French bondholders face losses of about 500,000 francs daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausanne
Curzon
Great Britain
Lausanne
Braye Cashier Saves Payroll in East Side theft
Miss Joan Greenburg, an enabler for Abraham Merrick, mirror maker, was robbed of a $382 payroll on the lower East Side. She chased the thief who grabbed the envelope, her screams drew a policeman who fired a warning shot. The fugitive, named Charles Greenstein, was captured and the payroll recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joan Greenbure
Abraham, Merrick
Lower East Side
Bne
Buckingham New Member of Local Recreation Board
Edward Y T Buckingham, long a prominent amateur sports advocate, was appointed by Mayor Atwater to the city Recreation Commission for a four year term starting June 16. He succeeds Mrs J N Sperry, while Alfred W Burdick was reappointed for another four year term. Buckingham, a tennis doubles champion and leader of local baseball, is noted for promoting playgrounds begun in 1920.
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Edward T. Buckingham
Fred Atwater
Recreation Commission
Buckingham
Mra
Edward YT
Bridgeport
England
Buckyingham
Seagon
Brooklawn
Atwater
Tiwan Buckingham
Board of Apportionment
Yellow Mill
Lexington Avenue
Forest Fires Destroy Two Canadian Villages in Quebec
Fires swept Sully and Les Etroits in Temiscountn County Quebec, destroying both villages and prompting reports of two fatalities. Fire crews battled spreading flames as authorities assessed the season's first deadly losses.
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Quebec
Sully
Les Etroits
Atn Temiscountn
Havers Wins British Open Ahead of Hagen at Troon
Havers won the 1923 British Open by one stroke over Walter Hagen at Troon. Havers finished 72 holes with 205 strokes, five better than Hagen who totals 210. American Marfronald Smith of San Francisco was third with 227, Joe Kirkwood fourth at 293, while Johnny Farrell of New York also featured.
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Bridgeport
New Haven
Hillies
Springfeli
Senators
Coal Beavers
Lawmakers
Yankees
St. Louis
God Smith
Sea- Vacors
Wigety
Regs
Giants
Podeers
Cubs
Gover Braves
A. G. Havers
Walter Hagen
W. Perry
A. C
South Manchester
Little Cities
Marl Sande
Brooklyn
Troon
Associated Press
Arthur Gladstone Havers
al Ng Lngileh Professiona
United States
Sandwich
Havers
Great Britain
Havera
Hagen
Marfonald Smith
San Francisco
Teno
Joe S Kirkwood
Johnny Farrell
New York
Mining Radium in Connecticut and Old Mine Wealth
A group of metallurgists is reopening an abandoned Branchville shaft to extract radium, reviving interest in Connecticut’s subsoil riches. The article notes historic iron mines and discovered silver in early Fairfield county, suggesting broader potential for underground minerals and future possibilities statewide.
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Fairfield County
Branchville
Connecticut
Clean Up Plan Ties to Buckshop Ring at Wall Street Clash
New York Stock Exchange and New York Curb Market advance steps in a broad clean up campaign. They threaten expulsion or suspension for members who refuse to testify or disclose records. Howard Fuller and William McGee face further action while Fuller’s condition delays sentencing.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Howard M. Fuller
William F. McGee
H. K. Pomeroy
Stock Exchange Ixzw
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Hansey
1. A. Fuller and Company Helt
Consolidated
Nller
Failer
Ludlow Street
McGee
Fuller
Trim Fuller
Texson
United States
Hayward
Wine and Brandies Seized From Yonkers Truck
Federal agents intercepted Giusseppi Stina as he sped a Boston Post run truck through Darien. Two barrels of wine and cases of bonded brandy were found hidden under a load of olives and provisions. Stina was arrested and held in Stamford, bonds set high as officials sought charges of illegal transportation of liquor. Police placed the truck under high bond and await an appearance before a U S commissioner.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Waterbury
Nees
Giusseppi Stina
Scott Avenue
Edward B. Dogian
Edward Flaherty
Boston Post
Darien
Chasse
Iegial Transportation
Laon
Stamford
Stina
United States
Tush J. Lavery
Prohibition
Post Road
Stink
Somtone Ese
Constantinople Prohibition Law Shuts 247 Establishments
The governor of Constantinople was informed by the Allies that a Turkish prohibition law will take effect tomorrow. The measure will compel the closing of 247,000 establishments.
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Constantinopla
Dune To
Associated Press
Constantinople
Hugh Consimerd
Peasant Premier Stamboulisky Killed After Capture
Bulgarian Premier Alexandr Stamboulisky, deposed leader since 1948, was killed near his birthplace Slavovitza while peasants tried to rescue him from guards. He had surrendered after a day of pursuit and was handed to authorities, with reports citing a peasant betrayal and a brief firefight. Diplomats mourned the death as a setback in postwar stability for Bulgaria and the Balkans.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Associated Press
Alexand Stamboulisky
Vetren
Slavovitza
Peasal
Stamboulleky
Golhk
Stavovitsa
Vuurda
Sturmbouliaty
Peaganta
Stamboullsky
Butte
Alexander Squig
Golak
Koulisky
Slat
Boulisky
Delew
Stamboulisky
London
Marvolini
Mussolini
New Chamber of Commerce Home Sought Here
The city plans a private enterprise aided push to build a new modern Chamber of Commerce with a goal to raise membership to 1600 and then start a building project. Kansas City example shows a civic building funded by private bond sales, repaid over twenty years, as a model for local efforts.
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Chamber of Commerce
Samuel N. Schnes
Bridgeport Realtor’s
Kansas City
Chamber
Mrn .Behnecc
Ayeha
Ity
Whelan Named President of Bridgeport High Athletic A
Raymond Whelan, standout Bridgeport High athlete, was elected president of the school's Athletic Association for the coming year. He will forgo major sports this term but may compete in track. Florence Evans becomes vice president and Flora Saur is secretary, Joseph Fennell treasurer. Minor officer selections pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Whelan
Bridgeport
Athletic Association
Charlies Denny
Whelan
Hilltop
Jistad
Mise
Florence Evans
Toears
Flora Saur
Joseph Fennell
Denny
Annual Prom Of Normal School Held In Maplewood Auditorium
Beautifully gowned Juniors and Seniors from the City Normal School glide to latest music in Maplewood Junior High’s decorated auditorium. Pink lanterns and crepe lattice set a festive scene as the orchestra is surrounded by palms and subdued lighting. Juniors join the war of the Proms with chaperones and a committee of students contributing to a refined, period-appropriate ballroom display.
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Normal School
Public
Maplewood School
Maplewood Junior High School
City Normal School
Walts
T. Miller
G. Lang
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Eastman
Alumni Council
Muti
Edmund S. Wolfe
Conn. Bankers Association
Board of Education
Childs
Detroit
National
Congress
U. S. Prohibition
Governpmt Teady
Morge Tat
Demoytic Committee
Flays
Croker
Excana
Sanitarium Ndeath
Mix
Braye Cashier
Local Recreation Board
E. N. Sperry
Siderman al Burdick
Britain
McDonald Smith
California
Bridgeport Sunday Post
Ludlow St
Tere
A. A
E. Fenton
R. Syms
Margaret Walsh
Edna Allen
Misa May Keating
Irene Reuss
Elizabeth
Madeline Lynch
Mary
Agnes Drew
Fairfield High
Fairfield High School
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