Pinchot Clinches Nomination for Governor in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia report shows Pinchot leading Alter for the Republican gubernatorial nomination with 619 districts reported, Pinchot ahead by 4,765 unofficial votes, largely from outside Philadelphia and Allegheny. Pepper wins unexpired Senate term over Burke by large margin from 6,236 districts. Sproul congratulates Pinchot and pledges support.
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Philadelphia
Max
Gttford Pinchot
George E. Alter
Alter
Finchot
Pinchot
Philiadelphia
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
Auter
Alder
Pincher
Ang Allephany
Dauphin County
Harrisburgh
Delaware County
Sproul
Pennsylvania Congressional Republican
E- Fo
Benjamin Kbecht
Charles R. Conpell
Anderson HM. Walters
Pennsylvania
Thea
Harrisurg
Man Suspect Captured After Long Hunt in Benedict Case
South Kent May 17 Sydney Ward alleged to have shot 82 year old Mrs Flore L Benedict on her farm this morning was arrested at Gaylordsville by state police and constables. Ward was wounded in the foot when he tried to reach his rifle after a daylong chase that followed the killing. Mrs Benedict’s daughter Mrs Cora Page was wounded earlier by a shot through the arm. Ward identified by Mrs Page and later brought to Kent. He is to have a hearing tomorrow or Friday.
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Sidney Ward
Flora L. Benedict
South Kent
Ward
Sydney Ward
Flore L. Benedict
Gaylordsville
Eric Hasman
Benedict
Cora Page
Tres
Howland
Edwart
Frederick L. Preston
Canaan
New iMiverd
Amg
Iia
Kont Ang
Litenfeld
Preston
Samuel A. Herman
Benedict Place
Ralph Howland
Casuaelly
Tyne
Cie
Page
Ahock
Bouss
C.D. Morgan
Torrington
Taeingaway
Merryallart
Bonedle
Willam Farrell
Slaney Ward
Farrell
Isea
Waien
Regulation Federation
George
Hawley
Chessman
Kiddies Plunge From Window To Escape Lethal Flames
A two story fire at 162 Exeter Street forces Paul Cardaccio and wife to flee. They awaken to smoke and fire in a closet room, prompting the mother to drop her infant and the two older children to leap to safety from a rear window. The father then catches the younger children as the mother exits second story. Fire origin undetermined. repairs estimated around 300 pounds with furniture losses and a 476 pound player piano. Firemen led by Assistant Chief A Meller respond, saving the house.
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Paul Caresolo
Exeter Street
Caracciolo
Carancislo
Bhudren
Caracziolo
Ty Saracciolo
Caracciole Aso
Nona
Adalstant
Chien A. Meller
Assault on Street Leaves Store Owner Hurt in Neighborhood
Steve Rovegno, owner of a comec t ry store on ST Noble avenue, was assaulted on his way home from Shelton street. A man emerged from behind a tree and struck him on the head with a heavy instrument, then fled. Rovegno was treated at Dr Sonn Powers on Novie avenue for a scalp wound before being released home.
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Steve Rovegno
Comec
St& Noble Avenue
Shelton Street
Uy Monty
Xyovegue
Dr. Sonn T
Senators Urge Staying on Job or Resigning Tariff Debate Dragged
In Washington May 47 Senate Finance Committee chair McCumber called on Republican senators to stay on the job or resign during heated tariff bill debate. He chided those absent and warned that votes were being taken by a bare majority as Democrats avoided quorum while some Republicans lingered away. He noted illness and age excuses but urged steadfastness, saying true senators should remain to the end.
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Washington
McCumber
Senate Finance Committee
Stewan
Tee
North Dakota
Senate
Four Miners Die in Arizona Shaft Blaze
Four miners perished in a fire at a burning Arizona shaft near Rosario Sinelos, according to telegraphic reports received by the Southern Pacific in Mexico. Four bodies were removed from the mine, a major operation near Mazatlan on the Southern Pacific main line.
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Tucson
Ariz
Rosario
Sinelos
Southern Pacific
Mexico
Sac Ralstoad
Mazatlan
French Engineer Falls From Cab Window in Cherbourg
In Cherbourg on May 17 an engineer on the locomotive of the express train bringing passengers toward embarkation on the President Taft and Resolute fell from the cab window. The man was found after the train stopped and backed up. he remained at the throttle directing firemen as the journey resumed despite the two hour delay.
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Cherbourg
France
Associated Press
Taft
New York
Depew and Abbott Are Honored by France
In Washington on May 17 Chauncey Depew received the Legion of Honor Officer decoration in honor of his eighty eighth birthday. Lymag Abbott, editor in chief of the Outlook, was named a Knight of the Legion of Honor. Gaston Lieber, French Consul at New York, presented the insignia and certificate to Dr. Abbott.
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Washington
France
Jusser
Chauncey’ Depew
Legion of Honel
Lymag Abbots
Outlook
Gaston Lieber
New York
Dr. Abbott
Danbury Bridgeport Rail Service Protest By Booster Club
The Danbury Booster Club, about 60 local manufacturers and professionals, met at Motel Green in Danbury to urge action against the New York New Haven and Hartford line’s train service. They cited passenger and freight delays, urging the Public Utilities Commission to attend a special meeting next Wednesday to consider a formal protest.
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Danbury
Boosters Club
Danburys Ieading Rmnanufacturers
Aively
Motel Green
Makta & Formal
New ‘York
New ‘Haven
Hartford
Tong
Waterbury Tne
James BP
Durant
Publi Utilities Commission
Park Land Remains Parks Despite Gas Station Proposal
The Park Board rejected Alder man Hogan’s plan to rent land at Mill Green Yellow Mill and West End parks to Gulf Refining for gas stations. The offer neared 134,600 for three sites but was deemed a bad precedent. A lease form will be prepared and bids invited after advertisement.
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Aldermay
Hogan
Amon
Mill Green
Yellow Mill
West End
Gulf Refining Company
Oll Company
Park Board
George M. Dames
Th Board
Derman Hogan
Pack Janda
Congresa Street
Burrowgha Perry
Park Department
Tinted Travels: A Daily Mezizioo Page Tour
A lively column titled Tinted Travels appears on the mezizioo page, guiding readers through a brisk daily tour of the country. The writer notes busy scenes, tint and brilliance in landscapes, promising a vivid sense of local color with each entry.
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Sun Bridgeport Telegram
Bridgeport Chlicren
United States
Mezizioo
Yor Pwal
GOP Roundup 6 Startled by Party Leaders
Republican town chairman and leaders push for a reorganized party structure after a divisive last campaign. A conference at the Strathfield Hotel aims to form a larger, representative committee and plan a Pleasure Beach field day for July 29 to boost cohesion among factions.
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Promptu
Jart
Ninecle
Blner HA. Hevens
Stratfela
Coleone Havens
Republlcan
Strate Asia
Havens
W. F. D. Kipatrick
Arthur F. Connor
David W. Price
Edward ¥. Sparge
Voters] League
Board of Apportionment
Howard F. Smith
James Turner
Board of Apraisal
Patrick O'Brien
Sisth
Howard 38
Challenger
Seward B. Price
Chamber of Commerce
Alexander DeLaney
A. J. Northey
Seward BF. Price
Washington
G. QO. Py
Pleasure Beach
J. Alex. H. Robinson
Courss
Robinson
Tis
Mr. Robinson
Ralph T. Beers
William Chew
John Carter
Thomas J. Connor
Frankie Funkle
Earle Martin
Robert Pitzroy
Frank Squires
Charles Blackman
Adthir F. Connor
State Agricultural College Trustee Resigns Hartfort
May 17 Clifford L Stoddard of Woodbridge resigns as auditor and member of the Board of Trustees of State Agricultural College effective as soon as his successor is appointed. Stoddard has served since 1915 and played a prominent role in legislative matters relating to agriculture.
Fire breaks out at Griswoeld Hotel New London
Fire discovered today at the Griswoeld Hotel at Fisher Point New London. Groton fire department responded but a watchman extinguished the blaze before engines arrived. The fire is believed to have started in a room used for paint storage. The hotel remained open for guests.
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New London
London
Griswoeld
Fastern Point
Groton
Genoa Session Near End as Hague Parley Nears
Washington reports say the United States is ready to send a delegate to the Genoa conference on Russian affairs and will cooperate if terms remove objections. President Harding aims to secure economic reforms and private property respect before offering American support.
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Genoa
Hague
David Lawrence
Copstight
Washington
United States
White House
Eague
Harding
Department of State
Dotelig
Ambassador Child
Ameri
Begue
Bécauda
Child
Courge
Sunston
Hughes
Russia
France
America
Bbarding
Caid
Stillman Divorce Hearings Ended in New York Area
Stillman divorce hearings in Pougkhzepsie New York terminated unexpectedly. Testimony collected before Referee Daniel J Gleason will be reviewed by Justice Josep Morschauter before a final report.
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Stillman
Poughkzepsie
eJohn BE
Macs
Stardian
Young Guy Sdhilman
Daniel J.gleason
Justica Josep Morschauter
British Cabinet Agrees to Commons Demand for Inquiry
London May 17 The Cabinet plans to appoint a committee to probe the educational programme after the House of Commons defeated the government by Barrow's majority Austen Chamberlain stated the government would treat the matter as serious and pursue reductions in public expenditures in response to the refusal to support the programme.
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London
House of Commons
Barrow
Austen Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Vanderlip Calls Genoa Conference a Clinic Not a Cure
Frank A. Vanderlip, New York barker, says the Genoa conference resembled a clinic rather than a conference. He criticizes lack of discussion on Russia and France, and notes prices and royalist plots may cause social hardship. He praises the American administration's restrained approach toward Europe.
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Washington
Genoa
Frank A. Vanderlip
New York
Barker
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Europe
Vanderlip
Russia
France
Guthreeke
Vanderip
Americas
Belfast Riot Fatality Clouds City as Military Fire
May 17 Belfast saw renewed clashes with rioters throwing stones and poles. A man named Dudgeon was shot and killed when challenged by troops. Further civilians were wounded as authorities maintained order amid the unrest.
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Belfast
Dudgeon
Truce Pact Extended as Conference Hears Ratification
Genoa May 37 A tentative agreement sets an eight month truce among powers including Russia and its eastern allies. French Belgium and Japan press for government ratification while Lloyd George seeks postponement to England. Hague conference decisions hinge on amended terms ensuring non aggression and a four month post act延 continuation.
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Genoa
Associet Presa
Lloyd-Georgi
England
Lloyd-Georgs
Thes
Wuler
Washington
Russia
Japan
Secu
Actio Fs
Hague
Dar. Lloyd George
Community Chest leaders appeal to noncontributors in Bridgeport
Bridgeport leaders plan a bold drive to mobilize over 5,000 residents not listed as contributors. A reg federation letter urges pledges and installments, with totals from 103 factories showing significant receipts and major firms like Bridgeport Brass and Singer Manufacturing among top donors.
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Community Chest
Bridgeport Financial Federation
Bridgesport
Renly
Seer Ia
Teuchera
Tiremese
Bridgeport
Driva- Jenkins Brothers
W. Balmer & Co
Wrine Motor Works
Caer
Bridgeport Brass Co
Bryant Electric Co
Saeed Harvey Hobbell
Internationaa Silver Co
Singer Manufacturing
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Congressman Burke
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Father
Lodge
Arizona
Depew
Abbott
Danbury Booster’s Club
P. A. Commission
G.O.P
Wanderers
Robinson Canny
State Agricultural College
Lawrence
Commons
Asia
Lloydé George
Belgium
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