Chicago arrest ends Bridgeport broker swindle saga
John Henle a 2nd broker linked to a $15,000 mortgage fraud, $2,500 in cash, and a $7,000 fraudulent check. arrested in Chicago with his 19 year old Bridgeport wife after stepping off a train. Heald waived extradition and faces return to the city as Pinkerton detectives probe further frauds in other cities.
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Bridgeport
John Henle
Chicago
Eald
Chicas
Heald
Brent- Held
Benjamin E. Plot
Nevada
Plotkin
As One of Great Common People Harding Responds
In Maryon Ohio on March 2 a crowd of about ten thousand gathered at Mount Vernon avenue to bid farewell to President-elect Warren G. Harding. The article notes he and Mrs. Harding appeared as common people, fostering emotional scenes as he prepared to leave for inauguration.
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Harding
W. Bruce Macnamee
Maryon
Ohio
Mire
United
Friends of
Mount Vernon Avenue
Williams Resigns as Comptroller of the Currency
John Skelton Williams resigns as comptroller of the currency amid claims of petty politics and Senate obstruction. President Wilson praises Williams for his service while criticizing the handling of his reconfirmation. Williams cites delayed hearings and alleged promises by McLean of Connecticut as factors in his decision.
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Wassington
John Skelton Willams
Wilson
Liams
Senate Banking Committee
Houses of Congress
Reniy
Williams
Congress
Senate Bankins
Compromise Reaches 256000 Enlisted Army for Next Year
Senate and House negotiators reach agreement on a standing army of 256000 enlisted men for the next fiscal year. The compromise straddles the Senate 175000 and House 50,000 figures amid an overall army budget near 355 million dollars.
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Washington
Senate
House
Col Harvey Seen as Likely Embassy Pick to Great Britain
Washington dispatch notes President elect Harding has all but fixed Col George Harvey as the British ambassador appointment with urgency cited. Harvey, in Washington, stands as a central figure in Harding's foreign selections, tied to his influential political career and support of the Wilson era.
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Harding
George Harvey
Great Britain
Senate
Col
Col. Harvey
Ae m
Wilson
Tain
Enery Elementa
Mr. Wilson
University
United States
Jersey
Inaugural Day Draws Thousands To Washington
Tens of thousands converge on the capital as Harding prepares to assume the presidency. President-elect Harding and Mrs. Harding arrive from Marion and head to the Willard hotel for headquarters. Vice President-elect Coolidge and cabinet-designates are already on the scene, with Hays, Dendy, Welker, and Fall named for key posts as the new administration readies its start.
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Washington
Mar
Weather Bureau
Edwin Dendy
Secretary of the Navy
John W. Weelks
War
Sensior Fall
Interior
Bridgeport School Bond Measure Gains Senate Favor
Bridgeport could issue bonds totaling 2.7 million dollars for new schools if the five percent debt limit is not exceeded. The finance committee in Hartford reported the measure favorably, permitting bonds of up to 1.0 million to 30 years at eight percent, with total issuance tied to the debt limit.
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Bridgeport
Senate
Hartford
General Assembly
Bridgenort Oais Seer Ji
Federation Chiefs Favor Break with The International
Federation leaders indicated the American Federation may sever ties with the International Federation of Trade Unions. The executive council debated autonomy, revolutionary activities, and national autonomy of each trade union center. Final action was deferred to tomorrow as the council weighed broader implications of separating from the European affiliate.
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Washington
Mar
International Federation of Trade Asylans
Américan Federation of Later
Antil Tomorro
American Federation
Asher Sanrel Tema
Aues
Te International Alsa
Swit to Force Burns to Quit Detective Agency Case Dismissed
An application to revoke the license of the William Burns International Detective Agency by Tulward J. Edwards was dismissed today by State Comptroller Wendell Campbollet. The 157% filing sought action over complaints about agency agents’ conduct.
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Swit
Burns
New Yori
William Burns International Detective Agency
Tulward J. Edwards
A. Wendell
Death of Champ Clark Shakes Missouri Politics
Beate Clark of Missouri reports chronicling the death of Champ Clark, a towering Democratic stalwart and longtime House speaker candidate, who died near the capitol. The article notes his central role in national politics and the closing hours of the Congress as tributes and memories emerge.
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Tashington
Mar
Chain Clark
Missouri
Capitol
Hy Hes
Thnuss Sud Senate
Congress
Harding to Leave Mandates Issue to Incoming Administration
Washington notes say the dispute over mandates for former enemy possessions will be deferred to President Harding and Secretary Hughes. The League of Nations and Britain replies prompted no further immediate action, with publication of the British note left to the new administration.
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Forther
Council of the
League 62 Nations
Harding
Charles Ilvans Hughes
Toade
State Department
Council
Britain
Pacific
Kap
Japan
Great Britain
Mardin
United States
Davis
League Council
Paris
Hey
Strong opposition to Washington Bridge tolls and hearings
Veterans and residents from Bridgeport Stratford and Milford rally as hearings exceed this afternoon on tolls for the Washington Bridge and related measures. Delegations from Milford Stratford and Bridgeport oppose the toll plan while Milford officials press several local ordinances and funding bills. Additional hearings cover police ordinances Bay View improvements and Milford hospital funding with bond issues for school construction and other local matters on the docket.
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Washington Bridge
Joint Committee
Finance Committee
Labor Committee
Exsservicemen
Bridgeport
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Joint
Committee On
Stratford
Milford
Hartford
Certa Patriotic Services
Vresimnenta
Sreay
Navy
Cora
United States
Per Hom
Rudge Brown
Sta
Board of Police Commissioners
Devon Improvement Association
Intervale Improvement Association
Rivercliff
Bay View Improve Association
Milford Hospital Association
Fera
Caun
Fairfield ii
Washingston Bridge
Pair Ehild
Vig
Fard
New Harven
Hartford Budget Review Proposes 20 gallon Mills Tax
Hartford council hears finance board recommendations to balance a 6 741 048 budget for the next year. The plan calls for a 20 2 mills levy on the grand list as of October 1 1840 and funds from all revenue sources to support municipal government. The review follows over a month of budget pruning cutting more than 1 800 000 from department estimates as city leaders prepare to vote.
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Board of Finance
Hartford
Mus
Hidicinus
Guy Sf
Wilk
Warren
Asem
Finwnes
German Ultimatum Expected On Allied Counter Proposals Today
Washington May 2 Allied ultimatum to Germany regarding counter proposals faced response as Lloyd George agreed to discuss force. Senate kept long session pushing naval bill toward Friday adjournment amid fierce debate. Big objections linger over Alameda base cuts and Pacific coast projects, aviation and maintenance funds, with soldier bonus lobbying delaying action.
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Lloyd-George
Senate
Washington
Poindestery Republican
Sana Santinitous Stadium
Alameda
California
Pacific Coast
Heir
Senu
Jones
Democrat
New Mexico
Dry Land Baptism and Congress Readies for Final Drive
Berlin dispatch reports Hugo Stinnes presses ahead with new steamship launches despite worker protests over naming. In Washington, Congress clears 10 of 13 annual supply bills, leaving major items like veterans' compensation and cold storage regulation unresolved as the naval till and military funding fight continue.
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Karl WH. von Wiegand
Berlin
Maren
Flensburt
Sardds
Grant Admiralty
Hugo Stinnes
Rockefeller
Hindenburg
Stinnes
Hambur
Monsburg
Tipitz
Tiepitz
Usipate
Buinnes
Stimes
Tirnitz
Hem
Washington
Mor
Cone
Senate
Tergin
Congress
House
Patent’ Office
Connecticut Bond Case Reaches Supreme Court
A mangled report details a Connecticut bond case involved with corporate securities and taxability tied to securitized liens. The article mentions $10,000 sums, a March 1 date, and mortgage related transactions with figures around $111,000 and $1,000,000 plus, referencing bond market mechanics and implied losses.
Allied Troops 10 Qosupy Hanne F Germans Balk
British and Italians press for patience as a Downing Street meeting yields a unified Allied stance on compelling Germany to accept terms. London reports indicate Lloyd George backs armed measures if Berlin refuses, including occupation of Mannheim and Rhine ports.
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London
Associated Pressi
Simons
Biin
Lancaster House
Supreme
Germany
Mannazeim
Rhine
Julian
OT. Briand
Marshal Fock
Wilser
Stalian
Exper
Downing, Street
St. James’ Palace
Berlin
Briand
Germans Sulk as Allied Demands Stand Firm in Peace Talks
German officials and public figures denounce Allied demands they deem impossible to grant as negotiations over the Versailles terms continue. Berlin sources say the government believes acceptance would defy national honor and invite further pressure, while some officials warn that any signed agreement could delay action against renewed threats.
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