8000 Clerks Needed For Bonus Work
Washington May 20 Officials moved to adapt the government to the soldier bonus bill. Congress passed the measure over the President’s veto and aims to adjust the pending tax reduction to cover added costs. Upward of 3,000 additional clerks are to be hired to circulate application blanks and assemble data. The Red Cross will distribute blanks and instructions to veterans, with major administrative work ahead in January and cash payments after March.
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U.S. to Share in Tut Tomb, Carter Declares
In Chicago May 2, Howard Carter announced the United States will share in Tutankhamun's tomb treasures. Work in the tomb will resume next fall, with Egypt’s authority resolved, and the treasures likely concentrated in a museum, probably in New York.
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Coolidge Uses Gas Treatment For Cold In White House
President Calvin Coolidge underwent a chlorine gas treatment for his lingering bronchial infection in the White House. The procedure, advised by Secretary Weeks, followed his brief confinement last weekend. Afterward, Coolidge rested and officials noted only slight remaining symptoms.
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Raids Target Ansonia and Derby In Moonshine Crackdown
In New Haven on May 20 special to The Telegram, eleven alleged liquor law violators were rounded up in Ansonia and Derby during sweeping raids by state and local police. Bonds ranged from 100 to 1000 dollars as defendants faced multiple counts under the dry laws. Bonds were fixed for all, with cases pending hearings in Criminal Superior Court.
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A Great Ambition Ruined Chronicle of a Beloved Gaffe
The piece follows Mrs Kathrine Gould who used alimony to gain front page attention then shifted to chasing Europe’s royal game. Narrated by Mire Anonstious, a famed gossip writer, the chronicle blends laughs with sharp social commentary about national fame and fashion.
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Japanese Envoy Hanihara May Resign in Washington
Tokyo dispatches report Ambassador Hanihara may resign his Washington post after Japan’s exclusion law takes effect. Foreign Minister Matsui says the retirement would be voluntary and no formal talks occurred. Coolidge accepts Cyrus Woods resignation as ambassador to Japan. successor not chosen.
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Denunciations to be filed against McLean and Brandegee
Hartford delegates prepare resolutions denouncing United States Senators George L. McLean and Frank B. Brandegee for voting against the presidential veto of the bonus bill. The State Chamber of Commerce session at the Stratford hotel opens today with about 200 delegates and intends to boost attendance to 900 for key meetings. The group will also address Boston’s attempt to divert water from the Connecticut river watershed, opposed by Connecticut cities.
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Retail Board Appeals to Bridgeport Merchants for Dinner
The Bridgeport Retail Board invites all Bridgeport merchants to a luncheon dinner at Stratfield hotel on Thursday at 12:30 PM. Speakers include Charles R. Shipley of Lord & Taylor in New York on Modern Day Merchandising and Dr. E Klinzaman of the National Retail Dry Goods Association on The Economy Place of the Retailer. Charles M. Walker of the Chutes Munson Company in New Haven will preside.
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Thaw in Court Twenty Minutes After Arrival in New York
Harry K Thaw returned to New York after years away and pleaded guilty to two indictments for assault in the second degree and kidnapping at Pennsylvania Station within 20 minutes of alighting from a train. He faced a further indictment for conspiracy to abduct the key witness, with bail to be adjusted tomorrow. Thaw planned to go to Pittsburgh but stayed in the city overnight after parole.
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Indictment Reported Against Rickard and Associates
Newark, May 20. Federal grand jury returns indictments against Tex Stickard six other men and an unknown corporation for transporting Dempsey Carpentier fight films across state lines. Indictments include illegal transportation of the film and related covenants. Investigation has spanned several weeks with Assistant Attorney General Rega Cunchee in Washington overseeing the case as actions move toward possible further charges.
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Senator Rogers Seeks State Treasurer Nomination
Hartford May 20 Senator Ernest J6 Rogers of New London announced his bid for the Republican nomination for state treasurer in the coming fall election. He seeks support from all Republicans in New London county, noting the county has not had a state ticket representative since Gosselio Lippitt of Norwich who served in 1918. Rogers was the Appropriations committee chair and led the New London county delegation in the last session.
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Committee Meets on Connor Contest in Bridgeport Postmaster Fight
Washington May 20 Senator Moses heads a Senate subcommittee reviewing Arthur F Condor nomination to Bridgeport postmaster. A meeting is set for tomorrow to decide whether to recommend approval or opposition. Edge Dial and Moses plan quick action before they depart Washington.
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Movie committee named by minister meets on Friday
Bridgeport Pastors Association calls special committee meeting on Friday to discuss forming a Better Motion Picture committee. Dr Charles A Decker leads. Dr Chester CO Marshall chairs. Aim is to raise movie standards and protect Sunday observances, with adults boycotting objectionable films to shift market toward quality pictures. The panel may invite film leaders to a conference before the plan is submitted to authorities.
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Three trolley bandits rob conductor of $28
Timothy Mesacrahi of 4 Myrhaes court, conductor aboard a Connecticut Co trolley car, was held up and robbed of $28 this morning by three young men who boarded at the terminal at Boston and Central avenues, police were informed.
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Child struck by auto on State and Norman streets
A child was knocked down by a car at the intersection of State and Norman streets yesterday. The vehicle was driven by Stephen Webner of 44 Spruce Street. The 8 year old Albert Bauche was injured.
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Doctors' Counsel Hints at Ties to Diploma Mills
Hartford May 20 Special in The Telegrams Attorney John B Dillon rested his case in the Connecticut Medical Board license revocation hearing without any of the five appellants testifying. He claimed the state's case failed to connect the Missouri fraud with the Connecticut board and called allegations a terrible bluff. If Arnold Brien had testified, witnesses from Massachusetts New York and New Jersey could refute his sworn statements and perjury charges might be pursued. The state meanwhile rested after questioning Dr Ralph Lewis White of Drcten on the Melactic Examining board.
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Arnold Brien
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New Jersey
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London bound delegate named from Bridgeport club
Hollis Stevenson is elected by the Bridgeport Advertising Club as delegate to attend the London world convention of advertising clubs. See story on page mi.
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Pennsylvania Delegates Declare Support for Coolidge at Caucus
May 20 Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Republican delegation in caucus unanimously backed President Coolidge. Secretary Mellon was elected at-large chairman and presided as delegates chose Pennsylvania's national committee representatives. Senator Pepper was reappointed national committeeman as the state committee slate was reaffirmed. W Therry Roher was re elected state chairman and Mrs Wennah M Durham named vice chair, replacing Mrs Barclay Warburton. All 79 delegates voted to reaffirm support for the President.
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Bridgeport Delegates and Local News Roundup
Bridgeport names Nolis Stevenson delegate to London Advertising Convention with Esther Lyman as alternate. Story notes local youth sentenced for theft of auto, and a former bank employee receives prison time. Various updates include rail freight plans abandoned, church fund gifts, and numerous county and state items across Connecticut.
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300 Cases of Scotch Whiskey Found in Shack
New York customs patrol seized 300 cases of Scotch whiskey and champagne from a fishermen’s shack at Mortink Point. Authorities detained several men believed to have guarded the location. Names not learned.
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Postmaster General Opposes C O D Mail Measure
Postmaster General New today opposed a Senate bill to authorize transmission of first class letters through the mailer cop. He warned the measure would increase unpaid letters in the mails and entail much additional labor and expense.
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Connecticut to Condemn McCook Estate for Seaside Tuberculo sis Center
Hartford May 20 The state through the attorney general announces it will condemn two acres of the McCook estate at Niantic for a Seagirdorium project to care for crippled children with bone tuberculosis. Court appraisers will assess fair value as the government pushes eminent domain after long resistance.
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Death of Sir Edward Goschen Veteran Diplomat
London May 20 Sir Edward Goschen the veteran diplomat who heard Germany’s Bethmann-Holweg call Belgium neutrality a scrap of paper died at his home today The former British ambassador to Berlin played a key role in prewar diplomacy and in negotiations over Belgium neutrality during the outbreak of war His death ends a career closely tied to the German British diplomatic battles of the era
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Langley's Condition Still Hopeful Despite Unfavorable News
Washington May 2. Early reports say Representative Ji Ansley of Poe is recovering but remains under unfavorable conditions. Doctors indicate some improvement but caution lasting effects and unclear outcome.
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