Women Jury Bill Advances Then Fails in Statehenote
Hartford reports a new bill granting women the right to serve on juries was introduced in the Senate. It faces House resistance, suspension-rule votes, and opposition from the Judiciary committee. League of Women Voters officials criticise House handling while amendments shift jury duty from compulsion to optional application. Manufacturers lobby clashed with amendments tangential to the central bill.
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Germany Bound to Lose Fight in Ruhr
A special dispatch from Essen argues the Ruhr resistance is hollow and doomed to break under daily French pressure. It notes French destruction of coke ovens and railways, German sabotage, and the likely surrender of Ruhr productive capacity under projected French control. The piece says Berlin cannot endure the strain and predicts eventual German concessions after continuing pressure.
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Ruhr
Lincoln Eyre
Essen
France
Europe
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Hhine-Herng Canal
Berlin
Brengh
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Poincaire
Belgium
Coures
Connecticut Chamber Proposes State Power Purchase Study
Hartford May 16 Special to The Telegraph The Connecticut Chamber of Commerce board voted to appoint a committee to study whether state institutions should buy electric power from established public utilities rather than build new plants The measure followed an investigation showing annual savings of about 40 90 dollars The board also plans a referendum on a publicity campaign for a constitutional amendment and will monitor postal service conditions and repeal of the Pennsylvania ax act while cooperating with Providence Chamber of Commerce to urge renewal of a U S Spain trade treaty
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Hughes Sees War Clouds Clearing and Peace Advancing
Secretary Hughes addressed the National Conference of Social Work stating that relations with major powers are becoming friendly with mutual confidence. He spoke of disarmament of thought, the Washington Air Conference reducing naval tensions, and a global recovery from postwar economic damage despite current difficulties.
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Biterness
Pacific
Washington
Ditleuten
Wold Disgaea
Che Barrie
Coroner to hold inquest on boy's drowning today
Coroner Melan announced an inquest into the drowning of a boy, with testimony expected from police and witnesses at the quarry site. The coroner set today’s proceedings to determine cause amid questions of supervision and safety at the location.
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Joly Id
Pyelan
George W. Hol
Kavai Inke
Burns Claims Teachers Were Denied Reappointments
Owen Burns asserts the Board of Education delayed three teachers reappointments after they opposed extending the school day. He cites closed sessions, protests, and petitions as context, alleging the board acted to appease opponents, while teachers pressed for open proceedings and longer schedules.
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EH. Wreyett
Margaret V. Kirly
Jean
Waxocin
Ion Ivdneinas
William T. afeAn
Waltersville
Board of Education
Wetton
Jirmament Leachers
Werimrade
Comnilicemnan Burns
Star Sessions
Burns
Wilson
Oie
Vineiant’ Mcandrews
Mallon
Auto Overturns Hurling Man Out on Crescent Ave
A vehicle sped along Crescent avenue yesterday and overturned when the driver tried to turn onto Clarence street. A passenger, Riccia at 11% Perhenke street, riding with his brother, was injured but the driver emerged unharmed. Police cautions issued. the crash caused minor property damage.
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Cautons
Escapes with Aid of Paper Pistol in Courtroom
Len Rogers escaped today in North Bay Ontario after drawing a cardboard paper pistol and shouting hands up. He halted a car, forced the driver to speed him away for miles, then jumped out and vanished, the weapon pressed to the driver’s ear as spectators watched in the courtroom.
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Episcopalians Urge World Court Membership At Connecticut Convention
At St John’s Church in Hartford the Connecticut Episcopal convention adopted a resolution urging active U S membership in the World Court of Arbitration and the League of Nations. Officials were elected to the Synod and executive council, with funds set aside for religious education and social service.
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United States
World Court of Arbitration
League of Nations
Synod of the First Province
United States of America
Klert
William Beardsley
St. ‘Thomas’ Church
New
Samuel R. Coliaday
Christchurch
Hartford
George T. Linsley
Church of the Good Shepherd
Chauncey Lingley
Trinity Church
Torrington
George M. Thompson
Chastchurch
Greenwich
Vest
Hartfor Mutinery
Sc.dotn's Church
Lay
Alfred Ghatersleeve
Portland
Hemingway
Clitenwrch
Watertown
Bursa
Mars
Theis Chive
Cop and Youth Clash Over Alley Park Fight
Police report a scissors-armed youth confrontation with Officer Dunnigan at a local park during a youth ball game. Witnesses say the youth and several players escalated, culminating in a confrontation. Dunnigan subdued the crowd and assisted bystanders as order was restored after multiple separations.
WJZ Bids Farewell To Radio Fans
The Newark station announces no prime time stories or baseball scores due to a worldwide event. The staff pledge future broadcasts from a new arrangement, saying Pioneer broadcasters will still be heard by listeners though the on air signal moves to a different platform.
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Atortes
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Bridgeport Sunday Post
Carrie Catt Renominated for International Alliance Post
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt was renominated for the presidency of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance and greeted by a tremendous ovation as delegates cheered and waved handkerchiefs. She urged support for the next president while noting the world’s vast scope and the need for energetic leadership. Other candidates named include Mrs Corbett Ashby of Great Britain Miss Anne Furuhjelm and Mrs Gifford Pinchot with Miss Berta Lutz also nominated for boards.
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International Alliance Post
Rome
Associated Press
Carrie Chapman
International Woman Suffrage Alliance
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Corbett Ashby
Great Britain
Anne Furuhjelm
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Berta Lutz
Brazil
Price of Coal Boosted for Fall as Market Speeds Up
Boston reports the coal market tightens as fall demand looms. W. A. Clark of the New England retail coal dealers association notes rising mine prices and a late start to Massachusetts coal year. Independent operators are said to be shipping through while company operators struggle, pushing prices to around $21.25 at the mine versus higher company prices.
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W. A. Clark
New England Retail Cunt Dealers Association
Massachusetts
New Haven
Clark
Democratic Women Praise President Harding in New Haven
May 16 at a Democratic State Alliance meeting in New Haven with women from across the state. Mrs. T. R. McDermott presided in Miss Caroline Router Rees’s absence. Delegates adopted a resolution commending President Harding for proposing U.S. entry into the World Court and planned a letter of praise. A questionnaire session on women’s organization and education programs followed.
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Ine
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T. R. McDermott
Caroline Router Rees
Greenwich
Protayres
Columbia
Westport
Connecticut
Fhyrding
Anibice Mlso
Harding
James Wang
Mary Buckley
Hartford
Odiauinnad Von.ovitiee
Nurse Learns to Drive After Near Collision
Catherine V. Pinkering, instructed in automobile driving by Dr. Luther Hudner, crossed a traffic blockade at Brom Atreed Rex Leluingy when a police officer signaled to stop. Miss Pinkering continued, her car struck by a rain track and injuring one person. officer Norman Bedkisworth and Howard P. Milleworth observed.
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Rex Leluingy
Hirst
Catherine V. Pinkering
Luther. Hudner
Englewood
Englewood Haspint
Norman Bedkisworth
Nass
Miss Pickering
Neer
Howard PL Imlleworth
Damare
Government troops clash with Suchow train bandits near Hanthwang
Government troops clashed with suspected Suchow train bandits near Hanthwang, according to Advices received from Traochewang, reported by Associated Press.
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Tientsen
Associated Press
Ougoste
Hanthwang
Traoehwang
Greece and Turkey on Verge of Hostilities
London May 18 Associated Press reports sensational rumors of possible hostilities between Greece and Turkey over the Lausanne reparations dispute. A Central News dispatch from Constantinople says a secret meeting at British General Headquarters discussed eventualities, but officials in London offered no confirmation.
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Associated Press
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Turkey
Lausanne
Constantinople
Labor Market Strain From Grand Building Boom
Representatives from nearly every branch of industry met at Franklin D Roosevelt's home to urge delaying all new construction for months to curb rising costs. They warned the 1920s level of facilities taxed by materials and labor has worsened, risking higher prices and stalled projects while completion of ongoing work should continue. A statistical study was urged, with Commerce Department or American Construction Council to provide cost trends.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Rossvelt
Secretary of Commerce
Department of Commerce
American Construction Council
Jaber Way
Mamas
Intiatini
Njurious
Economist Warns Against Glowing Statistical Reports
New York economist Dr. W. R. Ingles, director of the National Economic Research Bureau, warned at the Engineer’s Club meeting that current statistics mask underlying economic weakness. He argued money is only a counter and useful goods matter, criticizing overemphasis on production and stock figures as superficial and dangerous.
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New York
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