Elopement Recall Marks Husband and Wife Joining College Life
The Savage and Mitchell elopement sparked a marriage at Milford on March 5. Ruth Harrison, 16, and Alexander Inenberg wed in Brewsters after a month of acquaintance. Harrison plans a theatrical career while Isenberg studies at Williams College. The saga echoes the earlier publicized elopement of Robert Savage and Geneve Mitchell, drawing attention to high profile families and stage ties.
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Rober
Savages
Milford
Yaie
Geneve Mitchell
Sally
Ziegfeld
Ruth Harrison
Myrtle Beach
Alexander Inenberg
Sationalzs
Hawa
Mra
Theodore Harrisop
Jamenstreat
Thaband
Young Isenberg
Ivenberg
Honolulu
Nawak
Pai Upsilon
Conan Doyle Spirit Proofs Denounced by Scientist Seashore
Washington May 4 Dr C E Seashore psychologist of the National Research Council and National Academy of Sciences member denounces Conan Doyle spirit proofs as trickery and crass evidence likely to be exposed He says no conclusive scientific demonstration exists and warns that such lectures mislead simple minded people while scientists regard the evidence as fraudulent or natural but misunderstood.
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Washington
C. E. Seashore
National Research Council
National Academy of Sciences
Arthur Conan Doyle
Seashore
Sir Arthur
Campdlen
United States
Counnell
Academy
Sedghorn
Saashore
Acientife
Sharthar
Police Save Dry Agents From New York Mob
Police dispersed a mob in Manhattan Hell Kitchen as Prohibition Enforcers removed sixteen barrels said to contain cider from a wallow owned by Hana Huessler. Two rioters were arrested for interfering with government officers after threats and shouting.
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New York
Alx Feder Prohibition Enforcement
Manhhattan
Hell Kitchen
Hana Huessler
Powell Held for Brunen Murder Screams in Jail
Mount Holly New Jersey May 1 A physician spent the day in the cell of Charles M Powell alleged slayer of John T Brunen locus owner who was shot and killed March 10 at his Riverside New Jersey home Powell screamed at intervals heard outside the jail He confessed implicating Harry Mohr Brunens brother in law and saying Mohr offered 1000 to kill the circus owner After Powell collapsed John remained in an adjoining cell and both men were moved to another Burlington County area awaiting grand jury action Neither inmate is allowed to talk to counsel and Mohr Powell have been denied formal legal counsel with limited communications under Jersey law The case will be presented to the grand jury later this week
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Mount Holly
N. J
Charles M. Powell
John T. Brunen
Riverside
Powell
Harry Mohr
Brunen
Republicans Block Plan of Administration
In a tight Common Council vote the administration ordinance to create a new gas inspector post under the Building Department and license master electricians was tabled 18 to 11. Alderman Price urged delay citing unsigned minority report. Frank Gallagher of the Sixth district was named for the new post but Republicans blocked the measure.
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Common Council
Gasistant Building
David 'Wl Prise
Fth
IL Aldarman BR
Spongerlig
Alderman Price
Masmich
Gallacher
Earier
Frank Gallagher
Sixth
Aldermay / Brown
Pipervision
Demotrais
Robin
Rother
Eplagdy Earier
Mibbert
William Beloin
Democratic
Beloin
Dennis Kelly
Bobin
Irish Civil War Looms as Army Seeks Agreement
Dublin May 1 Associated Press reports rival Irish forces sign a statement urging a peaceful path and a possible election to form a government while army unification is urged. A civil war seems likely with failure of peace talks and continued violence across Ireland. Rory O Connor hints at possible further statements as plans unfold. A Royal Irish Constabulary member and a presbyterian minister were ambushed near Drogheda. their car seized.
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Associated Press
Irish Republican Army
Ireland
Banis
Cameradea Ja
Rory O'Connor
Irregular
Tonigat
Hugh Martin
Wgblin
Abe
Corl
Corie
Ulster
Church
Royal Irish Soaetabulary
Drogheda
De Valera Outlines Attitude on Election and Treaty
Dublin May 1 Eamon De Valera issues a detailed expansion of his stance from the peace conference last week. He opposes Griffin and Arthur Griffiths proposals as breaching Sinn Fein conventions and urges an electorate vote on the final form of the constitution and treaty. He says Labor proposals offer a path to immediate stability with a trusted executive and army.
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Dublin
Eamon de Valere
Michael Collins
de ‘Valera
Welland
Arthur Griffite
Mr. de Valera
Charles Burgess
Army
Aotable
Mr. Dé Valera
Griffith
Community Chest Drive Opens in City Factories and Stores
Bridgeport launches its Community Chest campaign across 180 factories and city stores to raise 359000 for 20 agencies. Industrial division head George M. Eames guides three day canvass with pledge options from 5 to 10 cents weekly, while stores and departments recruit volunteers and sales staff to boost contributions. Officials expect strong early returns and aim to complete fundraising by week’s end.
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Bridgeport
Federated Charition
George M. Eames
Alk
Bamea
Hig
Amdrt
W. J. Baird
Caravassera
Alug
Baird
Warships to China to protect legation in Peking
In May 1920 dispatches indicate Chinese leaders clash over Peking and Tsin. US ships including Huron and Albany move toward China with Marines aboard, while Admiral Strauss commands destroyers and river boats in Philippine waters ready to reinforce if needed.
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Washington
May
Ikath
Wrepeleim
Chang Tso-l
Lila
Pexing
Fen Tsin
Peking
Ching Win
Navy Department
Strauss
Dewby
Brutea Department
Straley
Albany
Wlraady
Chings Wan-Tao
Legation Guard
Huron
Ghing-Wan-Tao
O Théae
Admiral Strauss
New Orleans
Air Divostok
Philippine
Philippines
China
Manila
Toe Inu Saulset
US Sergeant Shot in German Mayence May Day Parade
Mayence dispatches report American Sergeant Aaron Kaplan of the U.S. Criminal Investigation Command was wounded in the May Day parade incident. The driver and two German police hurt. initial accounts said Kaplan died from the wound.
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U.S
Mayench
Associated Press
Aaron Kaplan
Department of Crimin
Germany
Packer Regulation Act of 1921 Held Constitutional
Washington May 1 The Packer and Stock Yard Regulation Act of 1921 was upheld as constitutional by the Supreme Court. The decision states stockyards operate interstate and require federal regulation to promote commerce as a national public utility. Chief Justice Taft delivered the opinion, noting the act targets a business vital to national commerce and within Congress powers. The challenge came from commission merchants and Chicago dealers seeking to restrain enforcement.
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Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
Taft
Chicago
Aarion Pur
Barthou to Paris to seek approval of Paris barthou plan
Soviet delegates announce a one of a series of negotiations with the Allies. Russia accepts all terms, with Belgium objecting to a definition of private property. Barthou to Paris to present final property clauses to Russian officials after a conference session.
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Barthou
Paris
Poincare
Lincoln Steffens
Genoa
Russia
Supreme Council
Belgium
Hughes Restates U S Policy Toward Russians
Washington May 1 Secretary Hughes reiterated that Russia must establish internal order before political recognition by the United States. He told a State Department women’s delegation that any outside power must see Russia’s internal reconstruction and sound credit before any relations could deepen. He did not praise a specific form of government and noted Soviet attempts to influence other nations’ internal affairs.
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Washington
America
Russia
United States
Genoa
Hughes
State Department
International
Dan O Leary Walking Tour Reaches Bridgeport
World famed walker Dan O Leary, visiting every large US city to collect seals, arrived in Bridgeport at seven last night. He plans meetings with Mayor Atwater and Chief Flannagan, stays through Sunday, and aims to complete New England legs this spring. He, age 81, walks 100 miles in 24 hours and has gathered seals from many governors, with a three year country tour in his sights.
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Seal of Bridgeport
New York
Dan O'Leary
United States
Bridgeport
Flo
Atwater
Flannagan
O'l Leary
New England
O’leary
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