Ward saga deepens as poisoning claim and blackmail swirl
Walter S. Ward, son of a wealthy baker, admitted shooting Clarence Peters in self defense amid blackmail claims. Doctors say Ward nearly died from poison six weeks ago after a possible accidental ingestion. Police sift through testimonies and track leads involving two men calling themselves Ross and Tack, while Ward’s wife expresses confidence in him.
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White
Plains
N.Y
Walter S. Ward
Baker
Clarence Peters
Exmarine
Thom
Ward
George $. Ward
Ward Baking Company
Majestic
Tris
Alex Son
Shim
New Rochelle
Hia
Iner-Apé Ward
Peters
Westchester’ County
Prt
U S Blamed For Europe's Plight By Andre Tardieu
Paris dispatch reports Andre Tardieu accusing the United States of largely causing Europe’s economic troubles. He faulted American policy on war debts and exchange stabilization and urged France to resist Anglo American influence. He linked Britain and the U S to various postwar economic issues and questioned France’s leadership.
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U.S
Europe
Andre Tardieu
Paris
Disaodated Press
Chamber of Deputies
United Sriates
America
Armoricans
A. Mistiuk
M. Tardiou
Frapee
Harte
Poincure
Election of Remington Directors Challenged by Court Order
New York May 23 Joseph S Carney holder of 4400 Remington Typewriter shares won a Supreme Court order to show cause why the April 19 and 20 Ilion N Y director election should not be set aside and a new vote ordered The challenge targets the selection of inspectors Harold E Smith and Charles Hobbs and the raised hand vote method Carney claims proxies totaling 95000 shares were present and would change the result Stockholders seek management change citing inefficiency and harm to stockholder interests
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New York
Joseph S. Carney
Remington Typewriter Company
Supreme Court
Ilion N. Y
Tis
Oir. Carney
Harold E. Smith
Charles Hobbs
Ihr
Royal Wietos
Carnuy
Ulster Plans Meet Reprisals Amid Political Pact
Belfast dispatch reports Premier Craig declares new Ulster regulations to curb Sinn Fein threats after Twaddell’s assassination. About 300 prisoners are interned, mostly IRA and Sinn Fein members, with internment sites unsettled. Dublin Ard Fheis approves De Valera Collins pact but avoids policy debate. De Valera and Collins urge unity and cautious coalition guidance.
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Sinn Fein
Aid Fheis
Dublin
Lasstainled
Ard Fheis
Ing Wday
de Valera
Aye
Veiera
Medical men split over restrictions on group medicine
In St Louis on May 23 a conference of physicians and specialists from the American Medical Association considered withdrawing to form a separate group that would not impose restrictions on group medicine. The move follows proposed amendments against clinicians practicing group medicine and ethical rulings by the committee on amendments to legislation and by-laws.
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ST Louis
Phialdians
American Medical Association
House of Delegates
Betas
Ringling Denies Move of Circus Headquarters
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey deny reports that their Bridgeport headquarters will move. John Ringling says no decision has been made, though proposals from many cities were considered. The circus plans no Bridgeport performances this year and eyes a West Coast season instead.
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Ringling
Bridgeport
Ringing
Ringiing
Barahoo
Wis
Ringling Brothers
California
Neretefore
Bankers weigh large German loan plan in Paris talks
Paris May 23 The Associated Press reports bankers from many nations meeting in Paris lean toward a large loan to Germany or none at all to ease Europe’s economy. Figures discussed range from 300 million to two billion dollars with conditions including Belgian priority on reparations and decisive terms.
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Paris
Associated Press
Germany
Europe
Robert Kindersley
England
M. Woasering
Holland
Signor di Amelio
Italy
Allied Reparations Commission
Lens
Greb Wins Title In T Round Fight With Tunney
Harry Greb of Pittsburgh defeated Gene Tunney in a decisive title fight at Madison Square Garden. Greb attacked consistently, opening cuts on Tunney’s eyes and nose, and dominated with rapid lefts and rights. Tunney, who held the light and American heavyweight titles, suffered blows as Greb’s speed and power secured a first round victory.
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New York
Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
Toniehl
Nshitutla
Ameri
Gene Tunney
Madison Square Garden
Greh
Tunney
Grob
ARP
Bulthing Lievinsky
Lage
Levinsky
George Carpentier
Grebb
Tusiney
Rown
Greb
Bloga
Alood
Orf
Grep
Gene'k Ree
Tanney
Made Three Summer Wardrobes for $60
A seamstress shares a thrift plan to craft summer wardrobes at a total of 60 dollars. She created four garments for herself for 29, four for her sister for 20, and five for her son for 10, promising readers her three article reveal.
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Lalis
Franks Parry Falls From 25th Floor In Death by Own Action
A 27 year old Frank J Parry secretary at John Hartig company the Manufacturers died after leaping from a washroom window on the 25th floor of the Metropolitan Life Building on Madison Avenue New York His wife Elizabeth Rowland a Stratford native was prostrated by the news Parry lived with four children at 34 Railroad Avenue Patchogue The police doubt suicide but have no clear motive and are treating the case as an accident pending further inquiry.
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Metropolitan Life
Madixon Avenue
New York
Prank J. Parry
Railroad Avenue
Patchogue
T. 2
John H. Hartig Company
Parry
Elizabeth Rowlind
Sylvester Rowland
Ferry Boulevard
Stratford
Everel
John H. Parry
Frank Farry
Amity
Betty
Frank Jr
Robert
South Carolina
Bridgeport
de Horest Avenue
Prry Boulevard
Straxord
Scrafford
Long Island
Ting
Bridgeporter Held in Derby Charged with Drug Selling
Bridgeporter held on an 8000 bond charged with drug selling under a Derby related case. Police suspect he links to a Bridgeport drug ring, allegedly obtaining supplies in New Haven and distributing to local distributors. Also charged is Connie with a negligent drug related offense.
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Bridgeporter
Derby
de Barras
Bridgeport
New Maven
Ketward Smith
Connie
U.S. and State Courts May Try Liquor Gases
Hartford May 21 A U S District Court judge ruled that prisons who violated the prohibition law may be lawfully tried and penalized in both state and federal courts. The decision affects defendants charged with selling intoxicating liquor with penalties including fines and costs.
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U. S
Hartford
Padwin S. Thomas
United States District Court
Inala
Connecticut
United States
Beardsley Park Golf Fee Denied by Park Board
Beardsley Park officials rejected a Recreation board proposal to charge fees for using the park links. The special park board meeting, attended by all members, declined to impose charges despite Beardsley Park Golf Association backing the fee plan. The issue follows a broader municipal financial dispute tied to former tax collector Edward A Drew and scrutiny of city finances.
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Beardsley Park
Park Board
Beardsley Park Golf Association
Board of Recreation
Auto Supply Dealers Split by Ruling On Luck Status
City officials split dealers into in luck or out of luck categories over bills from before and after June 14 1921 for auto tires coils grease and parts. Attorney Cornell says pre June 14 bills are payable under a validating act. post date bills exceed appropriation and should not be paid.
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Mcipal
John A. Cornell
Board of Apportionment
Theparage
Chauntley
Angus P. Thorne
Ace Legal
Thomas J. Lill
Charces
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Young Ward
Acadental
Vector
Shen Trie H. Seheil
Maller
Washington
Remington Typewriter Co
Hale
Smith
Corney
Wekots
Rela
Ulster
Craig
Belfast
Associated’ Press
Tester
Irish Republical Army
Sinn Fain
Sin Fein
W. J. Twaddell
Barly Rinlar
Barnum & Baileys
John Ringling
Telegram
Newark
Frank J. Parry
Elizabeth Rowland
Keating
Smit
Howard F. Smith
Board
John A. Cornell, Jr
Superior Court
Fairfield County
Peay
John A. Cornel
Tily
Bernar Keating
Kenning Mecty
Edward A Drew
Ana
Drew
Tax
Thomas R
Biroa Gf Research
Chamber of Commerce
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