Admiral Sims Publicly Reprimanded by Navy Secretary
A 1920s Navy dispatch reports Admiral William Sims publicly reprimanded by Secretary of the Navy Denby for a London speech using the word jackass. The reprimand notes prior discipline and states this action marks a grave, unavoidable censure while praising his past service.
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Secretary OF Navy
Jackass
London
Reay
Ons
Jackass’ Spence
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Denby
Sim
Wil
Weeks Urges More Care in Handling Army Planes
Secretary Weeks urged stricter safeguards after a string of fatal Army air accidents. He asked General Menoher to ensure careful inspection of aircraft and accessories before every flight and at all times. Officials noted the Army air service remains experimental and cannot prevent all tragedies, with four recent crashes cited.
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Washington
Ar Ir
Menoher
AZ Tretary
Ana
Farmay
Spilled beans case ends with admiral’s apology
Washington report recounts Admiral Sims acknowledging he exposed sensitive details. He says he received a reprimand after a courtesy White House call and comments on Secretary Denby’s actions. He expresses regret for causing any administration inconvenience and says the incident is now closed.
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Admiral Sims
Shortie Heal
White House
Denby
Harding's Refund Plan Denounced by Senate
Senator Smoot condemns the allied debt refund scheme as concentrating power in one man. In Washington on June 24, Harry Stringer reports a heated Senate clash over the Penrose bill. Ashurst and McKellar denounce the measure as dangerous to policy and European responsibility.
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Washington
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Ashurst
Arizona
Europe
McKellenr
Tranessee
Germany
Fireman Subdues Man After Amok Run at Court
Police scene ends when firefighters and officers drive suspect from refuge after he opened fire in a courthouse street confrontation. One man wounded as bystanders sought cover amid gunfire and rapid police response.
Democratic Tariff Policy Debated by Democratic Leaders
Democratic leaders prepare to decide on tariff policy and to begin a debate aimed at unifying the party. They expect to rely on a few Democrats in the Senate and House from Louisiana and Florida to work with Republicans. The plan may delay full policy presentation as they weigh whether to draft an alternative tariff proposal or focus on criticizing the Republican measure. Continued on page 5.
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Washington
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House
Louisiana
Florida
Yale Wins Narrow Victory Over Harvard in Tight Race
Yale edges Harvard by a 27 to 26 margin in a dramatic finish. The Blues seize a slender lead late, delivering a thrilling outcome in one of the closest contests in years.
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Blues
Yale Defeats Harvard In Close Thames Regatta
Yale Varsity crew edged Harvard on the Thames by three quarters length in a four mile race. Times were Yale 20:41, Harvard 20:44 15. The victory lifts Yale to 27 wins against Harvard's 28. Coach Nickalls has been dismissed and replaced by Corderry. freshmen and varsity crews showed strong performance. Continued coverage on page nine.
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Train attack on Hussars escorts king in Ireland
In Carringford Hills near Dundalk a troop train carrying the Tenth Hussars, who had escorted the King and Queen in Belfast, was derailed and blown up by bombs. Three soldiers and one guard were killed. Two civilians shot as they fled. Ambush suspected amid vigilance for the royal visit. Military police, ambulances, and troops later scoured the hills.
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Dublin
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Saengerfest Jubilee highlights Bridgeport event and speakers
The Bridgeport Saengerfest celebration drew a large crowd to the High School auditorium for a concert directed by F. K. G. Weber. Major Carl Lentz of Newark, president of the Northeastern Saeng erbund, spoke as Mayor Wilson presided. The second day features a peace jubilee picnic at The Farm starting at 1 o'clock, with Mayor Wilson and Major Lewis delivering remarks before continuing coverage on Page 14.
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F. K. G. Weber
Carl Lentz
Newark
Saengerbund
Connecticut Cavalry
Mayer Wilson
Black Rock
No Equal Rights Fight Bites Denver Labor Convention
Denver June 24 The American Federation of Labor convention voted down a constitutional amendment to grant women equal rights and privileges of membership. Affiliated unions were urged not to discriminate against women wage earners and to admit for trade. Efforts to wipe out the color line in organized labor also failed as the convention held national and international unions could not be compelled to recognize Negro workers. The report defending industrial equality noted limited discrimination but backed better wages and conditions. Contismed on Page Two.
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Cabinet weighing railroad financing plan in June meeting
Washington June 24 cabinet discussions focused on the railroad problem and Western bankers’ cooperation with the administration. President Harding informed secretaries of past assurances, while Mellon and Interstate Commerce Commission head Travis signaled potential progress. A new policy directs federal reserve banks to maintain closer contact with the Fed board and the administration.
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Fmintlal
Ibeen
Harding
Seores Mellon
Hanver
Chaiman
Interstate Commern Commission
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The
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Azis
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Federal Reserve Board
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Lake Signs Bill Imposing Five Percent Tax on Amusements
Washington June 34 Henry L. Stimson of New York secretary of war under Taft is understood to have been offered chief of war contracts investigation bureau. In Hartior Cont June 24 Governor Take today signed a murder of special and public service sale had been passed at the recent session of the legislature. The bill involved a proposed five percent state tax on tickets of admission to theatres and entertainments. This is supposed to yield 409,000 a year half to the county where taxed. Other bills signed include licenses for moving picture theatres, an anti unincorporated business law, four commissions, 250,000 for a new Norwich state hospital building, a public welfare department, juvenile courts, the bigamy law with a five year sentence.
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Washington
Naval Administration
Pacific
Thse
Everrtods
Germany
Henry L. Stimson
New York
Taft
Fstigation Bureau
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Daugherty
Paris
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Movine Picture Theatres
Ile
Pew
Norwich State Hospital
Department of Public Welfare
Lavery Reappointed U.S. Commissioner Here
The U S district court of this city announces the reappointment of Lavery as U S Commissioner for a four year term beginning July first. He was first appointed four years ago and will now serve another term.
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St Thomas
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Lonstedt Tommvssioner Tor
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Aviarier
Ardent Wet Prank Reaches Volstead InMail
Washington reports that a practical joker mailed to Representative Volstead a card tied to a liberal chew of tobacco containing tartar emetic. The card bore no signature but postmarks show New York City origin. Volstead, a noted tobacco chewer, faced the bizarre stunt today.
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Washington
New York City
Indicted Wife Identified as Actress Jean Southern
New York June 24 Mrs Jean Southern popular moving picture actress identified today as Mrs Mar Joria Blanche Chew wife of Captain Beverly Chew accused and indicted of numerous crimes. Identification by a promoter’s brother and a Virginia police official places her at the scene and provides an alibi for the real Mrs Chew. Captain Chew faces fifty one specifications including forgery swindling desertion and conduct unbecoming an officer. Trial began May 18 with Mrs Chew present daily.
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Wmre
Mar‘Joria Blanche Chew
Beverly Chew
Jean Southern
Washington
Chew
Ag Jean Southerne
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Favine
Prohibition Bill Bans Home Brew Passed by Assembly
Madison Wisconsin June 44 A deas th prohibition enforcement bill produced by Governor Blain containing a provision agreed by committees in both houses prohibiting home brew ing was passed by the Assembly today.
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Blain
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Bridgeport Abolishes Tax Commissioner Post in Reform
Governor Lake signed a bill replacing the tax commissioner with three elected assessors for Bridgeport, effective after the upcoming election. The change, creating three $3,500 a year assessors and ending the deputy role, faces court interpretation over its language and impact on city finances.
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Governor Lake
Lake
Bridgeport
Arthur F. Connor
Thomas O'Brien
New Shipping Board Chief Seeks Private Co operation
Albert D. Lasker, newly named chairman of the United States Shipping Board, vows disposal or destruction of all wooden ships by October 1 and sale of all other government ships to private owners. He told 14 New York steamshipmen the board seeks close private cooperation 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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Albert D. Lasker
United States Shipping Board
R. Lasker
Board
Lasker
Governor Signs Bill to Provide Work for Unemployed
Governor Lake signed a bill granting Bridgeport authority the power to issue 300,090 in short term notes for future work. A seven member city committee will allocate the funds and a special disbursing meeting is expected soon to plan immediate projects and relieve unemployment.
Mrs Orthwein Found Guilty of Murder by Jury
Mrs Tsahelie Orthwein was found guilty of murder by a Cook County jury. She collapsed in court after verdict and was removed to a sister's home. She was the tenth woman convicted of murder in Cook County in the past ten years, with only three prior female convictions this decade.
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Orthawein
Osly
Orthwein
Cook Cowl
Baltimore Man Heads Kiwanians of World
CLEVELAND June 24 Sarr, an attorney from Baltimore, was elected president of the international Kiwanis club. Toronto was chosen as next year’s convention city.
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New Haven Road Tug Cuts Boat In Two
June 24 New York Harbor catastrophe as the 39 foot launch Pon d ran down and was cut in two by a New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad tug. One man drowned, fifteen rescued, some clung to wreckage. Police seek Wil Fine of Jersey City. Captain William Kelly of the Pontiac and Thames tug placed under arrest for manslaughter after police investigation.
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Wil Fine
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William Kelly
Thames
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