Milford teachers clash with board over salaries
Milford May 15 A heated dispute grows between the Milford Teachers League and the school board over salaries for the coming year Contracts for about eighty teachers are due next Monday with few signed The board cites Milford as paying a salary standard high for towns of similar size while teachers complain of pay cuts The discussion notes a 40 week school year up from 38 and a denied request for $50 extra per 60 weeks plus changes in principal salaries and raises for some teachers Secretary Essie Stamm plans a refutation to be presented at the next board meeting
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Milford
Mdeo
Omar W. Platt
Haford
Platt
Essie C. Stamm
Newark Political Boss Loses Fight On Camp Contract
A New Jersey suit for 1500 alleges political influence in securing a government contract. The case against contractor William E. Fissell was dismissed by Vice Chancellor Backes who called political favoritism in procurement a pernicious tendency and cited Nugent and Wright as plaintiffs.
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Newark
N. J
Pesmes 3S Nugent
New Jersey
Engest
Joseph A. Wright
William E. Fissell
Wucent
Theaugh
Chant
Éellor Backes
Jobless Seek Food In Garbage Dumps
Health officials in Wilmington Delaware report over one hundred men and women salvaging food from riverfront garbage dumps. Questioned, the salvagers said they had no work, no money and were hungry. relief efforts will be coordinated by various organizations.
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Wilmington
Del
Police keep hot on trail after booze sellers
Police press ongoing campaign against liquor vendors with daily arrests. Yesterday John Andruskene of 418 Main St and Walter Zylinsky of 156 Flamiston St were jailed then bailed for arraignment. Additional arrests followed for minor offences including operating a vehicle under liquor influence and overloading jitney drivers.
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John Andruskene
Main Street
Walter Zylinsky
Flamiston Street
Main Platt
Kossuth Street
Victor Schaeffer
Liberty Street
William Young
Frank Morris
Mante Street
Police hunt for milester of girls terrorizes city
Police continued a wide search for a man believed to have assaulted three young women near Park and Black Rock avenues and at Monard and Denver streets. Victims describe a single suspect and note the fear that prevents precise identification after attacks that have recurred recently. Meanwhile a claim cites 11,000 miles of paved streets in New York.
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Park and
Black Rock Avenues
Park and Black
Rock Avenues
Monard
Denver
New York
Harding Naval Holiday Stand debated in Senate
In Washington May 15 the Senate debated Senator Borah’s naval disarmament conference proposal with Great Britain, Japan, and the United States. Borah claimed the President opposed the amendment, while Hale of Maine said Harding believed Congress action was unnecessary. The discussion suggested the issue would be aired further, with possible formal expression from the President.
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Aghington
Harding
Borah
Republcan
Idaho
Great Brain
Japan
United States
Senate
Wale
Maine
Congress
Marding
Great Britain
Druggist Acquitted in Wood Alcohol Death Case
A New York jury acquitted Samuel R. Swlesby, druggist, of complicity in the December 1919 wood alcohol deaths. He was accused of acting as a go-between in selling ten drums tied to Carmine Lizenziati, a Manhattan liquor dealer, who distributed the poison in the eastern states and is imprisoned. Swlesby testified he believed the drums held grain alcohol and notified Lizenziati to stop distribution once he learned the truth.
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New York
Rooklyy
Samuel R. Swlesby
New Ngland
Dom Carmine Lizenziati
Manhattan
Sing Sing
Saleeby
Livenziati
Montclair Nurse Draws Salary in Public Parks
A Montclair nurse in the parks department has earned three dollars a day since January 1. Park Director John Rarelay was named head amid a department probe. Checks were cashed to H Bell standing for Horsie and endorsed by H Bell his mark. The director does not know who received the money.
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Montclair
N. May
John 4. Rarelay
Ah. Bell
Horsie
Olympic row on college athletic control continues
The NCAA and officials debate how to govern future Olympics in the United States. General Pierce favors a truly representative Olympic committee, while Kirby favors the Amateur Athletic Union taking full responsibility. A October meeting will set final delegate representation.
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National Collegiate Association
Pierce
Ithe
Athetic Union
Kirby
Salla
Switzerland
International Athletic Federation
American Olympic Committee
General Pierce
Olympia Association
United States
Fight on Railroad Avenue Ends in Severe Injury
A dispute on Railroad Avenue escalated into a violent brawl. Mizejewski reportedly struck by Felix Dujuniski with a gas pipe, causing possible skull fracture. Police rushed to the scene as bystanders watched, and the injured man was taken to St. Vincent's hospital.
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Dujunisli J
Noliceman
Bee
Mizczewski
Qlefski
Mizejewski
Dujuniski
Joseph
Yoseph
St. Vincent's Hospital
J. F. Walsh
Secretaries Weeks Favours Draft Evaders List
Washington May 13 Officials discussed errors in published draft evader lists. Secretary Weeks said lists should be published to correct mistakes and allow men to clear records. The War Department has checked lists thrice with the adjutant general’s office and draft boards for accuracy.
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Washington
Wi Dhy
War Department
Were Department
Mexican engineers to study Colorado River flood control
Mexico will appoint Manuel Ballazare former governor of the Northern District of Lower California as head of a Mexican engineering group joining a joint United States commission. The panel will study the Colorado River situation and make recommendations for permanent flood water control.
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Migshig City
Manuel Ballazare
California
United States
Colorado
Ifs
Greenwich May Yet Prosecute Diver If Caught
Shabel K. Siver, absconding treasurer of the First Reformed Church of New Brunswick, N J, who married Adele Gouin of Perth Amboy in Greenwich on May 5, may face prosecution if caught. Justice of the Peace Albert S Mead notes Siver is beyond bigamy charges under current Connecticut law, but an amendment passed by the House may ease prosecution. The piece also cites U S Education Bureau estimates on motion picture use in schools.
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Shabel K. Siver
Chareh
New Brunswick
N. J
Adele Gouin
Perth Amboy
Greenwich
Canada
Justice of the Peace
Albert S. Mead
Siver
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Hartford
Caperosa Indicted for Murder by Grand Jury
A Bridgeport man Thomas Caperosa faced a murder charge after a grand jury returned a true bill. The indictment cites a March 28 shooting at Hallett Street incident that killed John Nuzzi three days later following a drinking party. Authorities seek further action.
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Thomas Caperosa
Bridgeport
John Nuzzi
Hallett Street
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Brooklyn, N. Y
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