Chamber of Commerce urged to back city government
New York director Robert Crosby told Kiwanis members the chamber should support the city administration but not influence elections. He urged backing the chamber drive while stressing post election collaboration with officials. Rev Charles W Simpson urged funding and support, with other speakers noting the group’s past feats and future plans. Next week’s “showy shirt” contest will award prizes for standout haberdashery with judges named. Happy Man won Ascot Heath’s Gold Cup in a field of eight. Kimball, father of U S life saving service, died aged 85 in Washington. funeral Friday in Augusta Maine.
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Chamber of Commerce
Robert Crosby
New York
Chamber
Mr. Cross
William Norris
Kiwanians
Charles W. Simpson
Fred Vaylor
Walter Goddard
Bert Shook
Conbeat
Kimball
Washington
Sumner
United States Life Saving Service
Augusta
Maine
International Silver Co Outing Set at Farm Black Rock
Executives from International Silver Co and 909 visitors will attend the annual outing at the Farm Black Rock in Bridgeport tomorrow. Attendees include George H. Wilcox president, with officials from Barbour Silver Derby Silver Holmes Edwards and others across eight cities. Sports events include volleyball races tug of war and a 440 yard relay followed by a share dinner at 3 pm with toastmaster George H. Yeamans.
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International Silver Company
Bridgeport
Black Rock
George H. Wilcox
The
Barbour Silver Co
Meriden
Derby Silver Co
Derby
Holmes & Edwards Co
Meriden Britannia, Co
Florence
Mass
Norwich Cutlery Co
Norwich
Wire
Rogers Mfr. Co
Rogers & Bro
Waterbury
Simpson
Hall Milter Co
Wallingford
Wilcox Silverplate Co
Watrous Mfg. Co
Abestacle
George H. Yeamans
Parliament Defeats Temperance Export Bills in Ottawa
In Ottawa on June 21 two amendments to the national temperance act aiming to curb liquor exports were defeated in Parliament. One proposed barring shipments to foreign countries until a consular certificate deemed importation legal. the other barred exports in vessels previously tied to the liquor trade unless proof showed prior cargo reached the port of destination.
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Ottawa
Senate
Sir George Foster
War unrest drives Canadian divorce surge in 1915 1918
Ottawa June 21 The Dominion bureau of statistics reports a sharp rise in divorces due to war unrest. Divorces were 59 in 1918, 876 in 1915, and 344 decrees were granted last year reflecting wartime social strain.
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Ortawa
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Pussyfoot to Seek Tut View on Rum Dry Question
William B. Pussyfoot Johnson plans a trip to Egypt to inspect King Tutankhamen's tomb in an effort to determine definitively the ancient monarch's stance on the dry issue. He announced the expedition today in New York.
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New York
wWiliam B. "Pussyfoot” Johnson
Egypt
Tut Ankh Amen
Toda
Continuance Granted in Statutory Charge Case
Judge Ralph T Beers in City court granted a continuance until June 26 for Michael Snee of Grandfield avenue who faced a statutory charge after arrest on a complaint by minor girls. The record states an unlicensed dog in his passion and a fine was imposed on Casteling Angan Ja af State street.
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Ralph T. Beers
Michael Snee
Grandfield Avenue
Snee
Angan- Ja
State Street
Jubilee exposition draws vast crowds in Gothenburg
Gothenburg Sweden June 21 Thousands visit the Jubilee exposition with fifty thousand daily, drawn by the iron steel and machinery displays. The exhibit traces steel from ore to finished products like ball bearings electromotors turbines and cutlery, showcasing Swedish industry and manufacturing prowess.
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Gothenburg
Sweden
Purse Stolen From Beach at Seaside Park
Mrs. Harry Fox of 46 Beechwood avenue reported yesterday that her pocketbook was taken from a beach at Seaside Park while she and her child went to the water. The loss includes a substantial amount of money.
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Poline
Harry Fox
Beechwood Avenue
Seaside Park
Raids in Los Angeles recover securities and arrest six
Los Angeles police announced the arrest of four men and two women and the recovery of 21000 in bonds after raids connected to the February 18 holdup in which 5am McGee, a mail messenger, was killed and another man wounded. A mail pouch reportedly contained a quarter of a million dollars in securities carried away.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Cune
McGee
New London Suspends Americanization Work
New London votes unanimously to discontinue Americanization programs funded by state and city totaling 1900 dollars each. John Bliss, the Americanization director, ends his term July 1. Local officials cite program termination as final, with continued civic dealings expected.
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New London
Board of Lebon Visitors
Oil Refinery Blaze Causes Major Loss Near Rouseville
A June 21 fire at the Penn American refinery near Rouseville caused an estimated 190000 dollars in damage after an explosion. The blaze affected a 12 acre site and involved the OL City area, with emergency crews extinguishing the flames.
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OL City
Toby
Penn-American Mine Company
Rouseville
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Springfield
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Max Z. Moyer
Akron
Lester T. Miller
Courtland M. Brown
Scott Field
Robert &. Qimstead
War Department
John W. Sheptakr
Ralph Upson
Aircraft Development Corporation
Detroit
Mich
United States Naval Station
Lakehurst
J. P. Norfleet
J. B. Anderson
Jack Boettner
Goodyear ‘Tire and Rubber Company
Jack Bolton
Cey & A
Go My
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