Public reprimand for Jackass speech in London
Rear Admiral William Sims was publicly reprimanded by Secretary of the Navy Denby for the Jackass speech in London. The action notes prior rebuke for a similar offense, cites deliberate disregard of orders, and states the rebuke is unavoidable despite Sims’s past achievements.
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Sims
Secretary OF Navy
Jackass
London
Washington
William
Denby
Sim
Sima Tal
Secretary of the Navy
William &, iBims
Navy
Weeks Urges Tighter Handling of Army Airplanes
Washington June 24 The recurring fatal accidents in the army air service prompt Secretary Weeks to appeal to General Menoher chief of the air service for utmost care in inspecting aircraft and accessories before flights. Four accidents recently cost eighteen lives, authorities say aviation remains experimental and some mishaps are unavoidable despite precautions.
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Washington
Ketrry Woeka
Ajoy
Monohor
Iupervice
Woolf
Menoher
Parmy Air Service
Jermy Air Service
Gaimong
Army
Saaid
Y Aviation
Admiral Sims Offers Courtesy Call After Reprimand
Jane Wastington reports Admiral Sims after receiving a reprimand visited the White House for five minutes with President Harding. He said the action by Secretary Denby spilled the beans and that the incident is now closed. He expressed regret for any administration inconvenience and apologized for the incident.
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Jane
Admiral Sims
Harding
Souwretary Denby
Harding's Refund Plan Denounced in Senate
Washington June 24 The administration's plan to refund Allied war debt sparked a major Senate uproar as both parties attacked the proposal. Senator Ashurst of Arizona led the opposition, arguing it would indefinitely delay repayment and burden the American people, while Senator Malgale of Tennessee called it an attempt to saddle war costs on Americans. The debate warned passage would be difficult without revisions.
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Warry Stringer
Washington Une
Senate
Ashurst
Arizona
Byrone
Malcelme
Tennessee
Phon
Germany
Fireman Subdues Man Run Amuck After Shootings
A man known as Dr Murphy who trapped himself in a house fired at people then fled court and opened fire. Police set up a siege aided by a posse and water was used to drive him from the building. He was wounded and taken into custody.
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Atlantic Cpv
Dr. Murphy
Aturphy
Pollo Court
Aggressive Tariff Campaign Divides Democratic Leaders
Washington June 24 Democratic leaders move toward aggressive public action on the tariff but face possible difficulty uniting all Democrats. They may rely on a few Southern and Florida lawmakers to work with Republicans. If unable to present a unified plan, they could define themselves by opposing the Republican measure.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington
Senate
House
Louisiana
Florida
Yale Wins Close Varsity Crew Race On Thames
Yale defeated Harvard by three quarters of a length in a grueling four mile race on the Thames river marking one of the closest and most spectacular duels between the two ancient rivals. Yale leads Harvard 27 to 26 in varsity conquests after today’s triumph.
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New London
Conn
Yales
Harvard
Thames
Yale
Warward
Yate
Elis
Guy Nickalls
Corderry
Nickalls
Train Attack Blows Up Carlingford Hills Military Train
In Carlingford hills near Dundalls a train carrying the Tenth Hussars escorting the King and Queen in Belfast was derailed and blown up by bombs. Three soldiers and one guard were killed. Two civilians fleeing the scene were shot by soldiers, one fatally. Irish Republican Army operation suspected amid heightened troop movements.
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London
Carlingford Hills
Dundalls
Dublin
Tenth Hussars
Belfast
Siena
Blak
Jung
Caringford
Mateha Wood
Monten Doughon Scott
Whaneve
Millters
Hile
Wev
Saengerfest Jubilee Celebrated in Bridgeport Concert
In Bridgeport a large audience gathered in the High School auditorium for a Saengerfest and peace jubilee program directed by F. Kk G Weber. Major Carl Lewis of Newark gave the principal address, introduced by Mayor Wilson, as choirs and soloists presented a strong concert.
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Bridgeport
F. Kk. G. Weber
Carl Lewis
Newark
Sangarburd
First Connecticut Cavalry
Wilson
Rock Country Club
Peace Jubilee
Plense
Labor federation rejects women equality in union membership
Denver Colorado June 24 The American Federation of Labor convention voted down a constitutional amendment to grant women equal rights and privileges of membership in unions Their stance urged no discrimination against women wage earners while deferring to national and international unions to resolve Negro labor questions through conferences The report claimed few unions discriminate against women and debates were heated as organizers debated color line issues and industrial equality
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Denver
Gol
American Federation of Labor
Brtorta
Iabor Onganiai
Flonkalao
Stimson Asked to Probe War Contracts
Washington June 24 Henry L Stimson of New York secretary of war under President Taft is understood to have been offered the post of chief of the war contracts investigation bureau being organized by Attorney General Daugherty Stimson is at present in Paris
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Washington
Henry L. Stimson
New York
Taft
War Contracts Investigation Bureau
Daugherty
Stimson
Parla
Lavery Reappointed U S Commissioner Here
United States Commissioner Lavery is reappointed for a four year term beginning July first in this city. The appointment extends the official duties of the local court officer as the city welcomes renewed service.
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Thig City
United States
Attori Tavery
Cabinet weighs railroad financing to ease crisis
Washington officials report Cabinet members and bankers discuss railway funding and cooperation with financiers. President Harding hears assurances from Western bankers as Mellon, Honv er, and federal rail authorities push for closer reserve bank coordination and possible policy steps, with no new conciliatory policy yet adopted.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Washington
Spain
Shean Ifia Cuyseg
Preent Harding Taying
Wang
Mellon
Honver
Holmnian
Interstate Commerce, Commission
iGeneral Davis
Railroad
Fremont
Lake Signs 5 Percent Tax on Amusements
Governor today signed multiple public and special laws including a five percent state tax on admission tickets to theatres and entertainment. The tax, expected to raise about 400 000 dollars yearly with half returned to the county of collection, sits atop the federal tax. Other measures authorize licenses for magale police to govern picture theaters, tax unincorporated businesses, establish four commissions, fund a Norwich state hospital building, boost the public welfare department, create juvenile courts, and enact a five year sentence under the bigamy law.
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Hartfort
Ha Glale
Amy
Norwich State Hospital
Department of Public Welfare
Ardent "wet" joke lands in Volstead mail
A mail parcel sent to Representative Volstead of Minnesota contained a liberal chew of tobacco and a curl with the note unit for chewing purposes containing tartar emetic. The anonymous sender, a self described ardent "wet," likely sought to mock the Prohibition enforcement act author.
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Washington
Dace
Representative Volstead
Minnesota
Halouse
Ted
Volstead
New York City
Volatead
Wife Identified as Actress in Chew Imposter Case
New York June 4 Mrs Mar Jora Blanche Chew wife of Captain Beverly Chew faced indictment on multiple crimes and misdemeanors. Identified as actress Jean Southern the witness account and tainted alibi linked her to the alleged imposter scheme involving thefts of furs and jewelry with Captain Chew. The trial continues as civil and military proceedings unfold in Virginia and Washington.
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New York
Mar Jora Blanche Chew
Beverly Chew
Jean Southern
Washington
Mra
Chew
Abe Ja
Governor's
Ta Land
Wis
Mra. Chew
Leach
Wisconsin Prohibition Bill Advances From Assembly
A prohibition home brew bill introduced by Governor Blain and refined by joint committees passed the Assembly. The measure tightens enforcement and carries provisions agreed by both houses of the legislature.
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Madison
Wisdine
Blain
Life of Mary Pickford Begins Tomorrow in Magazine Section
A serialized feature on Mary Pickford starts in the magazine section tomorrow, introducing the actress and her early career milestones. Hayden Talbot frames the life of the silent film icon with a fresh biographical look for readers.
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Mary Pickford
Hayden Talbot
Tax Commisioner Office Created by 1937 Act
Ambiguous text outlines creation of a tax commissioner office and salaries for officials. The bill signed by Governor Lake calls for election of three assessors next November to take office after the election with salaries of 3500 to 5000 dollars a year. The act abolishes the tax commissioner and deputy positions, with terms set for city officials and appointees, leading to court interpretation of the bill’s wording.
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Governor Lake
Tax Commission
Arthur F. Connor
Thomas O’brien
Wilson
Aessors
Connor
Bancabon'n
Joe Uascsaora
Bri
Sore
Aball
Pire
Merchant Marine Faces Major Shipping Board Plan
New York reports Albert D. Lasker, head of the United States Shipping Board, proposing disposal or sale of all wooden ships by October 1 and transfer of other government tonnage to private owners. He urged private operators to cooperate to resolve the merchant marine crisis, calling the situation the greatest commercial wreck in history and noting monthly losses around 16 million dollars.
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Lasker
New York
Agle
tonnace n# soon ag
Adbert D. Lasker
United States Shipping Board
Governor Signs Bill to Provide Work for Jobless
Final legislative steps were completed to offer employment to the unemployed of the city. Governor Lake argued the measure that grants Bridgeport authorities power to issue 500,000 dollars in short term notes. Disbursement is placed in a special committee and funds are earmarked for future work to relieve unemployment, with a meeting planned shortly to map a work program.
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Governor Lake
Bridgeport
Worl
Mrs Orthwein Guilty of Murder Verdict Delivered
Chicago jury convicted Mrs Ikadelle Orthwein tonight of murdering Herbert Ry Ziegler. Verdict reached in under an hour, she thanked the judge and jurors then fainted. Orthwein is among the few women acquitted have been rare in Cook County murder trials.
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Chicago
Ikadelle Orthwein
Herbert Ry Ziegler
Orthweis
Mire Orthweil
Cook
Baltimore Man Heads Kiwanians of Wor
A Baltimore man, Kary Vernattonal Kiswanis club Toronto, was elected president at the June 24 convention. The Bath attorney from Cleve Bland, Baltimore, was chosen for the next year’s term.
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Baltimore
Kiwanians
Wor
Clev Bland
BH. Kary
Bath
Toronto
Yeerger
Eally
New Haven Road Tug Cuts Boat In Two
A 69 foot New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tug Pon making a crossing near the Statue of Liberty sank after being cut in two by a railroad launch. One man is believed drowned and fifteen rescued as survivors clung to wreckage awaiting help. Police detain chief occupants including Captain William Kelly and Thomas A. Johnson on manslaughter charges after investigation in Jersey City.
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New Haven
New York
Li Y
Wie Fing
Jersey City
Brooklyn
William Kelly
Thomas A. John
Ponties
Jermy
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