Tax board orders suit over poor pay laws and dinner bills tabled
The Board of Apportionment wants City Attorney DeLaney to file suit in Superior Court to define poor and unable to pay under General Statutes for tax abatements. Aldermanic dinner bills totaling 10,007.40 were tabled awaiting the city attorney’s opinion. Contingent fund use and departmental requests sparked clashes among auditors and officials.
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Board of Apportionment
A. L. DeLaney
Superior Court
Drew
Edward A. Drew
Bernard Kating
George Hui
William Behrens
Hagaiion Yerision Committee
Hillside
Bank of Hecreation
Lima
Rum Skipper and Aide Held After Notable Seizure
A rum skinner and an aide were detained as crew members were discharged following a sensational capture. Details describe a chase, a coast guard patrol, and subsequent discharge of seven Verrig members. The event involved a vessel stored at the oval Dubledine and linked officials, with Captain Wilson and other associates named in the report.
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Neay Welegrain Brookerinole
Fyre United
NEES
Matthewson
Ors
Oval
Dubledine
Iore
Fala
Pat Sair Wilson
Cruard Patlors
Wils
Miri
Varsity Boat Race Starts at 5 o'Clock
Yale and Harvard vie in a three event program on the river from Bartlett's Cove to the New London bridge with freshmen and juniors racing two miles upstream in the forenoon while Yule leads on the Western course for all three events Harvard set a time record at 28 16 20 minutes Yale won the combination crew race by a slim margin Harvard led the graduates event before cancellation
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Bartlett's Cove
New London Railroad Bridge
Yule
New London
Victoria Yale
Harvar
Harvard
Yale
Scoul
Yale Favored 10 Beat Harvard In Crew Race Today
Yale's combination crew edged Harvard's eight in a two mile upstream race at New London, finishing four feet ahead after leading at the mile mark. H. C. Potter steered Yale to the win in 11 minutes, 45 seconds as Harvard, skipped by B. Scudder, made a late surge. A second prelim was canceled due to insufficient entries.
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YALE
Harvard
New London
H. C. Potter
New York
Crimson
B. Scudder
Azo
Traffic regulations to ease Yale Harvard boat race traffic
State officials coordinate with Washington and local authorities to close New London and Groton routes for hours after the Yale Harvard boat race. Traffic plans call for no parking along the river approach, strict vehicle spacing, and limited pedestrian access to prevent jams and delays on race day June 20, 1924.
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War Department
Washington
New London
Thames River
London
Groton
Igsioner Stoenkel
Wrawbridge
Groeten
Highway Co
Loward
Heghy
Croward Newtonsr
Police Captain Threatens To Quit after Court Tilt
WESTPORT June 11. The rift between Westport Town Court and the police deepens as Prosecuting Attorney Bradley rebuked Captain Duff for failing to prosecute in a major case. Judge Adame urged trial, Bradley refused. Duff warned he might resign. Edward Nash planned to file state complaints. The case involved Fred A. Glorecio of Norwalk charged with reckless driving after an incident near Lighthouse curve.
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Westport
Tidwarg B. Bradley
Willer
Joseph Adame
Bradley
Lee
Duff
Seleman
Edward C. Nash
Rbradley
Westport Aeport
Selectsmen’s
Nash
Finn
Tradley
Fred A. Giorecio
Norwalk
Duffy
Giarchis
Glorcato
Daffy
Glorchi
Southport
Joiher
Giher
Tufts
Glorehia
Rhode Island Senate in Deadlock After Gas Attack
Rhode Island State Senate remains in stalemate as a gas bomb episode injures Senator Arthur Sherman and arrests are made for refusing to return to the chamber. Lieutenant Governor Jelix and Governor Plyne met with party leaders to seek a referendum measure on a constitutional convention, but no agreement emerged.
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Providence
Rhode Island
Veeaga
Jelix
Mie Baine
Arthur A. Sherman
Pormouth
Wes
Granston
Wiliam
Plyne
Wich
Evers
Io Joslin
Tarold
Andrange
Robert Quinn
Providench
State Senate
Treblican
Welix
Toupin
Senate
Majo Sherman
Portsmouth
An Foo Jeada
Jonathan Ndrews
Andrews
Herbert
Trunderson
Sharpe
Powers
Willhon
State Tee
Navy dominated by select ring critics Coolidge action
Washington June 18. A letter to President Coolidge accuses a select ring of line officers of manipulating promotions and positions within the Navy. The writer, Rep Britten of Illinois, argues merit and seniority are ignored by a promotion system favoring favored officers, citing recent rear admiral promotions and grounding of the battleship West Virginia.
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Washiington
Wash
Eprusmhan Britten
Uinois
Coolidge
Reac
Britten
Lege
Iba College
Britten Ted
Virginia
Urs
Assi
Congress
Greer Freed of Attempt on Life of GyL Operator
A Los Angeles court acquitted Greer on charges of assault related to an attempted life threat against a GYL operator. The trial, held in Denver court records, concluded with dismissal of the case citing insufficient evidence and acquittal.
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Greer
Penver
Colo
Dung
Cour Land
Torace Creer
Los Angeles
Obregon halts quitting British agent amid diplomatic clash
Mexico under Obregon orders a halt in the withdrawal of British envoy Cummins amid a heated House of Commons debate. Prime Minister Macdonald defends the action and outlines arrangements with the United States affecting the British charge des affaires in Mexico City. The incident follows announcements of UK-Mexico tensions and ongoing inquiries into Britain’s formal recognition of the Mexican government.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Wastaka E
Moreign
M Aaron
Lorcon
Associated Press
Macdonald
House of Commons
United States
Harbert GC
Cumming
Des'ardit
Cummins
Evane
Teller
Cancellafon
Great Britain
Carest “Brain
Hohler
Dillon Advocates Composite Board To Test Doctors
A meeting in the old State house under the Connecticut Medical Liberty Seamaine discussed uniting the healing schools and forming a composite board of registrants. Dillon, counsel for eclectics, urged a state board of regents to prepare and administer medical texts for approval by a governor within ten days of submission.
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Harteor Giallon
Fo John 8
Dillon
Bridgeport
Connecticut Medical Liberty
Seamaine
Old State House
Ditlon
Tconnecticut
Board of Regents
Epor
Fragmented antique auction text reveals study in human nature
The readable fragments describe an antique auction scene showing bidding behavior and a cautious, slow response to a valuable item. The passage hints at human nature and social dynamics during a public sale, noting observers and the texture of bidding and perception.
Factional Chess at Democratic Nomination Stakes
New York June 19 The Democratic leaders push pre convention speculation with McAdoo Smith Underwood and a host of dark horse candidates. Forecasts hint at a two thirds rule fight and possible delayed outcome until late convention balloting.
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New York
Democratic Party
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Notte
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Ak Lea
Taat Willan G. Mc Ade
Lugby
Smith
Sli
Underwood
Qo Quive
McAdoo
Parity
Rome
Honal Committee
Sheriff Seizes Truck After Crash on Fairfield Avenue
Deputy Sheriff takes control of a truck driven by John Bruce of Kapress company after a collision at Middle and John streets damaged a street light pole near Police HQ. Bruce faces charges of improper brakes. bond set at 100 dollars. Suit filed by Humannling company.
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John Bruce
Termana Kapress
Ninth Street
Bruce
Middle
John Streets
Fairfield Avenue
Pp. J. Reilly
Iluminalng Company
Untitled Montreal bank holdup case and varied court news
Mixed wires report on a Montreal bank messenger hold up and unsettled court actions including divorce of Lt. Dyer, a Fairfield County meeting, legislative budget actions, and a broad digest of sports and business notes with numerous names and places.
Submarines collide during training off San Diego
Two submarines, S-88 and another, tied during underwater maneuvers off San Diego. No injuries reported. S-88 sustained hull damage while the other escaped uninjured. repairs underway aboard the tender Reaver after the collision during maneuvers with the battle fleet.
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Ban Diego
Chaif
Wiley
Bat P
Navy
Cummings Invited to McAdoo Dinner in New York Debates Delegation Ties
Homer Cummings plans a complimentary dinner at the Waldorf Astoria to align Connecticut delegates for William Gibbs McAdoo at the Democratic National Convention. He conferred at Vanderbilt with McAdoo. Connecticut Democrats seek support while weighing the one thirds rule and state caucus positions.
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Connecticut
William Gibbs McAdoo
Homer
Cummings
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
McAdoo
Vanderbilt Hotel
al Nish
Fresi Hent
Joudera
MccAdoo
Nex
National Committee
Platform Committee
Signati
MceAdvo
Conip
Violent Tongue Ended Navy Commander's Turmoil Case
Josephine Duncan Dyer testified in Supreme court that a former Navy commander known for a violent temper and abusive language caused her severe mental distress and two nervous breakdowns. The court granted her a divorce on intolerable cruelty with custody of their 16 year old daughter Katherine shared jointly and support arrangements.
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Josephine Duncan Dyer
Greenwhich
Teonard Jluntress Dyer
Black Rock
New York
Dyer
Mia
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