Ripper salaries push council into clash with appointees
The Common Council moves to fix annual salaries at 1500 each for the new tax commissioner, tax collector, tax attorney and other officers created by the charter amendment. The action, tied to the governor’s pending appointments, may trigger court battles over pay scales set by state law. Mayor Behrens declined comment while noting the council’s plan was discussed at a recent conference. If salaries are set at 1400 by ordinance, City Auditor Garrity could face a difficult position.
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Common Council
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
John H Trumbull
William H. Blodgett
Couner
Batte
Trarney
Wilair H. Com
Behrens
Comely
Walter W. Garrity
160000 Klan Parade in Capital Washington
Reported parade of Ku Klux Klan members planned to march down Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House in Washington. Permit granted by the District of Columbia commissioners with a religious ceremony near the Washington Monument grounds. No masks allowed. police to enforce attire restrictions.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
White House
Iiet of
Columbia
Sylvan Theatre
Washington Monument
Sherri
L G. Mueller
Mrs J P Morgan Serious Ill In New York
Mrs J P Morgan, wife of the financier, is reported seriously ill at the Morgan residence at Matinecock Point on Island Glen Cove. Doctors were in consultation and Mr Morgan moved from a house to be with her. friends noted the illness has worsened since Sunday and the exact nature remains unknown.
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York
Morgan
Tull
Morfan Runimcome
Matinecork Point
Sland
Glen Cave
Morgna
Simoes
Navy Nurses Win Acquittal on Liquor Charges
Navy nurse Katherine C Glaney was acquitted by a court martial of bringing liquor into the United States on a transport. Her colleague Ruth M Anderson also faced acquittal on the same charge linked to seven quarts smuggled aboard the Kittery sailing from Cuba in May. Anderson testified a friend gave her a package to enjoy later and left before opening it. Customs later found containers exhibited in court.
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Washington
Katherine C Glaney
United States
Ruth M. Anderson
Anderson
Kittery
Cuba
Railroad Company
Navy
Kils Gelf
Ku Klux Klan
Robison
Coontz
Australia
Lowe
Train Wreck Toll Fixed At 44 By Railroad Heads
The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad officials confirmed 44 deaths from the Rockport Lag wreck of the special immigrant train, with 28 bodies in Easton and Hackettstown and others in Dover Morristown and Akwinllpsburg. At least a score remain hospitalized, some in critical condition. Investigations by Warren County authorities and coroner inquests proceeded, while the Public Utilities Commission prepared a report in days ahead.
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Hackettstown
XL. J
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Rockport
Haston
Dover
Morristown
Akwinllpsburg
Easton
Phillipsburg
Scalda
Warren County
B.C. Smith, Jr
Wreught
Tastime
Justice of the Peace
E J
Wildrick
Hiurhettstown
G W. Curmmings
Belvidere
Hoth
Witneapes
Willian Bisher
Phul
Trem
Chicago
Germany
Republic
Family arrives to attack father in Norwalk incident
Norwalk reports three gang members and the ex wife were arrested following a drunken dispute on Mellow Street after a taxi ride from New York. Charges included breach of peace drunkenness and resisting arrest. Stephen Novack had recently divorced his wife after thirty years of marriage in Bridgeport on grounds of habitual intemperance.
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Norwalk
Stephen Novack
Ins
Les York
Pome
Styndel
Hig
Bridgeport
Fire destroys Maine property of American Realty firm
A blaze in Maine caused extensive damage to the American Realty company property, with losses estimated around 840000. Fire crews from three departments battled the flames for more than 30 hours before it was brought under control. No further spread was feared and the danger of isolated sparks had lessened.
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Wasitre RN Me
bin NM
Repudiation of Key Witness in Shepherd Trial
In Chicago on June 17 AP reports William Darling Shepherd's typhoid germ case with the chief witness Falman kept in a hotel for months. State's Attorney Crowe seeks to force Falman’s examination, while defense lawyers push back. Judge Lynch plans to hear from Falman tomorrow morning in a tense courtroom proceeding.
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Chicago
Willam Darling Shepherd
William Nelson
McClintock
Charles
Farman
Robert E. Crowe
Falman
Coigt
Fatman
Thomas J. Lynch
Wiliam Scott Stewart
W. W. O'Brien
Lynch
Faiman
Coumsel
Youngest girl tried in New York found guilty of manslaughter
In New York on June 11 11 year old Dorothy Perkins was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree after a jury verdict. She was accused of shooting her sweetheart Thomas Templeton a 28 year old war veteran at a Valentine day party. Judge McIntyre noted her age and sex could not influence the verdict and warned about Sullivan law violations. The crime carries 14 to 20 years imprisonment. Families and court officers attended as the verdict was announced and Dorothy fainted.
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W York
New York
Dorothy Perkins
Dorothy
Thomas Templeton
McIntyre
Templeton
Perkins House
Michael Connor
Dornothy
Verdet Pawn Court
Here
MelIntyre
Girl Injured After Auto Incident at Myrtle and Austin
A girl named Kora Hoberts was struck by a car at the Myrtle avenue and Austin street intersection near 342 Myrtle. The driver Henry Guard claimed the girl ran into the street. she suffered lacerations and bruises and was taken to St Vincenza hospital for observation.
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Kora Hoberts
Myrtle Avenue
Wis
Henry
Cyloride Avenue
Austin Street
Peter T Gildea
St. Vincenza Hospital
Debutante Miss Cromwell Drowns Overboard Aboard Veendam
Elizabeth Mary Cromwell twenty, a New York debutante and Junior League member, fell from the Holland America Veendam near Boulogne on June 17. Rescue efforts failed. body not recovered. Her family cites vertigo and says she planned a European summer with cousin Mrs Stocks Miller.
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New York
Elizabeth Mary Cromwell
Miss Cromwell
Lanceln Cromwell
Dorothea
Gladys Cromwell
Yeendam
France
Italy
Boulogne
Stocks Miller
Chicago
Mias Cromwell
Europe
Miya Cromwell
Cromwell
Lincoln Cromwell
William Feelin and Company
Bank of New York and Trust Company
Bowery Savings Bank
New York City Mission
Fourth of July gunfire injures teen. two boys arrested
A Fourth of July prelude ended with a boy wounded by a bullet and two youths taken into custody for firing cap pistols sold by dealers who argue permits lack dates. Dr. Gildea treated Stephen, a 15 year old, for a bullet in the left middle finger after an accidental discharge. Police say no complaint was filed, while the Detective Bureau planned action if citizens seek charges. The incident sparked a push to curb early fireworks and weapon use ahead of the holiday.
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Po- Lee
Peter T. Gildea
Emergeny Hospital
Dat Stephen
Howard Avenas
Aber
Abe Bunesgeney Hospital
LaFollette's Condition Deteriorates in Washington
Senator Robert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin remains under care at his home in Washington as pneumonia and influenza take a toll. Doctors say the situation is not alarming, noting a better night and able sleep, while son Robert M. LaFollette Jr. reports no daytime change and Philip LaFollette arrives to be with his father.
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Washington
Jaime
Robert M. LaFollette
Wiscongin
Bropchiasthma
Peetor
Robert M Latollette Jr
Philip Laballette Alother
Bridgeport votes on new wage deal and public figures noted
Bridgeport residents vote on a new wage and working agreement for the Connecticut company. The paper notes Abbie Read, a Danbury woman and ex-mayor’s sister, as a drowning victim. Other items include a church buying a new site, Fourth of July incidents, divorce petitions, and local crime and sports updates across Stamford, Newtown, Greenwich, and Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport
Polis
Connesticut Company
Abbie Read
Danbury
Fiat Methodist Church
Croshy Tella Lions
Giky
State
Fairfield County
Stamford
Lincoln Taylor
Newtown High School
Stratford
Nichols
Rhode
Newtown
Greenwich
New Haven
Taft
Yale Corporation
Dorothy Perkins
New York
Dawes
Navy
Amundsen
Arisat
Wilbur
Gouet Guard
Btate
Shepherd
Farman
Pagan Society
LaFollette
Bankrupt Casino owner Abatement dispute reaches court in El Paso
Tax collector Edward A Drew refuses to recognize 1920 abatements granted to Paul Dietz owner of the Casino now bankrupt. About 4000 in taxes owed with 2200 in abatements. abatements rescinded after Behrens election. Hearing set before Referee John Keogh on June 30. Other case involved Dorsen Dry Goods. EL PASO Texas June 11 AP. Former Interior Secretary Fall bonds posted to appear in Supreme Court in DC October 8 to answer related to Teapot Dome leases.
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Edward A Drew Waa
Common Council
Atwater
Paul Dietz
Dietz
Major Behrens
Imetz
Drew
EL Paso
Texas
Intertoy
Schmid
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Trapot Dome
Pact to Control Traffic in Armaments Signed in Geneva
Geneva notes report 18 nations endorsing international traffic control, with the J apies Traffic convention and a protocol outlawing bacteria and poison grains. The American delegation signed both documents, hailed as a Geneva record, as delegates anticipated further signatories after home government consultations. Representative Theodore E. Burton of Ohio praised the conciliatory American stance and readiness to cooperate in disarmament efforts.
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Geneva
Nore
Theodore E. Burton
Ohio
United States
Maine church votes to buy new site for future church
The First Methodist Episcopal congregation unanimously approved moving from its Ear Fairfield Broad area to the Spooner Parrott property on Elm Street Golden Hill Harrison. The plan foresees three existing buildings on the site renovated as recreational and meeting rooms with a new larger edifice to be built later. Trustees will pursue the property at a fair price, and plans include an elevator from street to the church level.
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Fairfield Avenue
Broad Stress
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Board of ‘Trustees
Spooner and Parrott
Elm Street
Golden Hil Street
Harrison’ ‘Street
Fay
United Site
Diearge
Hawley
Board of Trustees
Line New Alte
Board of Iruaiees
Spooner
Harrison Street
Elm
Gorden Hill
Henry A. Parritt
Golden Hww
Kim
Himarect
Wreck Kills Two Trainmen in Readville Collision
Readville June 17 AP William D Murphy a conductor and John B Davis a brakeman. both of Boston, were killed in a collision between two New York New Haven and Hartford freight trains near Readville station. The caboose of one train telescoped into the standing train as the locomotive struck. John Carver engineer and Bert Tolden fireman of Providence escaped injury by jumping from the engine.
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Readville
Mays
Wiliam D Murphy
John B. Davis
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Boston
Readtile
Lawitch
John Carver
Bert Tolden
Hoth
Providence
Veteran 92 year old kills comrade then commits suicide
Londonderry New Hampshire June 17 Charles 8 Gay a ninety two year old Civil War veteran shot Nelson B Hackett seventy eight his friend and fellow veteran then killed himself according to police Hackett was not expected to live police found no incentive for the assault beyond a quarrel two weeks prior Witnesses report Gay shot Hackett with a revolver and after he fell shot himself twice in the temple dying instantly Hackett was taken to a hospital in Londonderry
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Londonderry
Charles 8. Gay
Nelson B. Hackett
Haskett
Sims
Gay
Hackett
Navy authorizes special flights in Amundsen search
Washington June 17 Navy section of the Macmillan Arctic expedition may send special flights to search for the missing Amundsen party if information warrants it Secretary Wilbur said no detailed instructions will be given to the party and aviators should undertake hazards only as implied by discoveries of Amundsen The search would likely be conducted from Cape Morris Jessup toward Greenland and Grant Land with a broad possible flight radius over the polar region.
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Washington
Navy
Macmillan
Arctic
Amundsen
Wilbur
Byrd
Amundxen
Ney
Groynits
Titt
Utah
Greenland
Cape Morris Jessup
Teary Land
Frah
Cape Columbia
Grant Land
Senator Gillett Saves His Beard at Amherst Prank
Amherst Mass June 17 Hundreds of Amherst College students staged a prank during commencement claiming Senator Frederick H Gillett had shaved his famous beard. Retouched photos suggested the beard removal while the senator whistled for a train as dignitaries congratulated him on preserving the beard in a playful national prank.
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Amherst
Mass
Frederick H. Gillett
House of Representatives
Nag
Amherst College
Amertapal
Bengier
Hlett
Gillett
Identify Victim of Drowning Identified as Mrs Abbia Read
The body of Mrs Abbia Read sixty six of 30 Lincoln street Danbury was found in the harbor yesterday noon and identified last night. Police say possible suicide due to mental decline while relatives think it was accidental. Read left Danbury to visit Stratford Tuesday and was last seen at Seaside park Tuesday night. Bridgeport police had investigated a cash loss and a witness described seeing her with a man. The body was removed from the morgue for burial.
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Abbia Read
Lincoln Street
Danbury
Charles Kerr
George J. Sheen
Xanbury
Bridgeport
Seaside Park
Marie Kerr
Warman
Lanboury
Head
Stratford
Wageen
A. Hathaway
Danbure
Agent reports on Dawes program progress
AP reports June 17 that the Dawes plan, under Allied supervision, shows improved confidence and reconstruction prospects in Germany. Parker Gilbert, American agent general for reparations, details eight months of work under the London agreement, noting German budget strain and currency issues but progress in economic rehabilitation and allied cooperation.
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Daves
S Parker Gilbert
Dawes
Owen D. Young
London
Tnis
Germany
Gilbert
Dullétag
Os Ry Mae
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