Church Board Clears Hays Motions Picture Row
A church board report disclaims any conflict with Will Hays over motion picture policy. The Board of Christian Education plans pamphlet circulation on moral welfare. Statements from Dr Hugh Kerr and Dr Scanlon note no clash, while Hays and church leaders discuss the matter with officials. William Green of the AFL calls for church support of labor issues and a united response to the child labor amendment, as Coolidge messages praise religious leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbis
Tregpyterian
United States
Will Hays
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America
Churcns
Board of Christian Education
Charles Scanin
Beard
Scanon
Wday
Scanlon
Hagen
Tak
Hugh Thompson Kerr
Pitttburgh
Hays
Kerr
Boart
H .M. Robinson
Philadelphia
Heards
L Hrd
National Missions
The
Presbyterian Church
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Tabor
Mills
Labor
America
Coolridge
Coolege
Brecuthe
Two Killed In Auto Accidents In Bridgeport And Stratford
A Bridgeport driver John Yureh faces town court on DUI charges after a head on collision on Norwalk Road that killed a passenger and injured a bystander. In Stratford, Joseph Nader and Mrs Wighard escaped more serious harm after a Ferry Boulevard crash. both received treatment for cuts.
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Hile
John Yureh
Fourth Street
Bridgeport
Weed
Meetings Tonight at Stratford Venues and Lodges
Okenuck and Stratford venues listed with lodges across Broad Street Cannon Street and Main Street. Groups include Beith Lodge St George Society St Pauls church council and local clubs such as Algonquin and Catholic Community clubs in Bridgeport.
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Okenuck
Stratford Borenro Giub
St Charles
Tildgenott Lodge
State Street
Stite Street
Pinneer Ld
E Sone
St George
Stratford
Samuel Hites Ludge
Broad Street
Stemi Jets
Phiseue
St Paul's Church
Spiscepal
Win Street
Eithi Lodge
Beitha
Cannon Street
Angeline H Bartlett
Main Street
Charity Lodge
Obeh Grotto
Rowner
Broad and
Cannon Streets
Bridgeport Radio ‘Shade Association
Algonquin Club
Bridgeport
Catholic Community Club
Italians Mark Sixth Anniversary of Entering War
Bridgeport gathers for a Stratfield banquet honoring Italy on the sixth anniversary of entering World War I. Toastmaster Joseph Cubeldi and guests including Avallone, Brancucci, Mayor Behrens, and Judge Wheeler praised Italian sacrifices, contributions to the Allied cause, and citizens of Italian birth and descent in Bridgeport. A musical program featured Rose Vitale and Prof Procaceli.
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Italy
Stratfield
Bridgeport
Joseph Cubeldi
Avallone
Washington
Brancucci
Fairflelg County
F. Willm Behrens
Pail D'Elia
Henry N MotCathron
Fure Conmimia
Paul D Hippolius Louisa
Richards
Robert A Crosby
Bridgeyort Chamber of Commerce
George W Wheeler
Supreme Court of Connecticut
America
Rose Vitale
Proccacel
Dwalt
Murderer Sought in Heyward Girl Case Near Winthrop
Governor Brewster offers a $1000 reward for the capture of a suspect in the murder of Miss Heyward. A photo of Kirby, tied to the case, hangs at the Winthrop house. Kirby’s trail includes sightings near a Darton road barn, with a large search by Sheriff McClure's posse ongoing after ten hours with no arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Winthrop Methodist Church
Ralph O Brewster
Miss Heyward
Kirby
Jennie Gray
Watertown Mass
Ruby Kirby
Winthrop House
Emma M Towns
Philadephia
Ruby Howe
James R Wood
Boston
Flint Cottage
George Brown
Sam Raymond
Darton Road
McClure
Sheriff McClure
Bevera
Congress to Act to Restrict Loans in Debt Settlement Push
The debt commission backed by the President and Secretary Kellogg will press for proposals to settle World War I obligations, pressing recalcitrant governments and tying reparations to U.S. debts. Belgium’s Paris talks spark concern as not all nations meet obligations, with Congress likely to act in six months.
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United States
Kellogg
Congress
Cuban children receive Roosevelt books in Cuba distribution
A group led by Mr Roosevelt and Major General James G Harbord presented a collection on Theodore Roosevelt to Cuban children. The books, including some of Roosevelt’s works, were distributed to the University of Havana and to the Island’s secondary and normal schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Cuba
Mi. Roosevelt
James G Harbord Beyen
University of Havana
Atx
Devastating 1924 Japan quake kills hundreds across Okayama Osaka
A massive earthquake in Japan's Okayama Osaka region left many dead and thousands injured or homeless. Reports place casualties around 1,600 to 1,660 with extensive property damage, fires, and widespread destruction in Toyooka Kinosaki Kumihama and nearby towns. Refugees flock to relief centers as communications and rail service recover slowly.
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Japan
Red Cross
Tokio
Osaka
Kinosaki Springs
Ares
Ogaka
Icobe
Toyo-Oka
Kinosaki
Council Believes in Gold Standard
The council argues that taxation budgets must avoid currency debasement to prevent lower living standards and wages in competing nations. It lauds the New York Federal Reserve Bank and allied banks for extending support to England, calling the Fed Reserve system’s act a proud, constructive achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Federal Reserve Bank
England
Council
Federal Reserve System
Estonia in Deal With England Reported in Berlin
Berlin May 24 A dispatch says Estonia is in a deal with England. It notes orders from America and England for Estonian needs and mentions Britain receiving concessions. The report claims credits will be provided to finance purchases under the coalition and that Estonia may lease islands to Britain for an extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Bernie Lokal Anzelger
America
England
One Killed Two Hurt In Bay State Crash
In Brookline Massachusetts on May 24 Joseph E Heath of New York was killed and two others were injured when their automobile collided with another vehicle and struck a street car. Lieutenant David H Whittler of the United States Arsenal at Watertown sustained possible fatal injuries.
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Brookline
Mass
Joseph E Heath
New York
David H Whittler
United States Arsenal
Watertown
Wartford
Richard T .Kehan
Connecticut Company
Northampton Street Raihway Company
Northampton
Raymond Chatfield
Russell Street
Hartford
Glastonbury
Hurch Corner
East Hartford
Brehan
State Street
Rehan
Little Theatre Players Travel to New Haven for Galsworthy Play
Members of Bridgeport Littles Theatre league journeyed to New Haven to direct scenery for tonight's performance of John Galsworthy's Windows at the New Haven Little Theatre in Lincoln Court. Officials Alma K Becker Howard Knight Boward Hull and assistants accompanied the group to bolster support with about 60 planning to attend. Mc Eldowney and company at 165 State Street serve as ticket headquarters.
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Littles Theatre League of
Bridgeport
New Haven
John Galsworthy
New Haven Little Theatre
Lincoln Court
Alma K Becker
Bridgeport League
Howard Knight
Boward Hull
Amundsen May Stay at Pole Amid Pole Rescue Delays
Reports from Oslo and London detail mounting public interest as Amundsen and Hilaworth expedition to the North Pole remain missing. Weather near the pole hovers around freezing while ships Hobby and Farm host sleepless observers and a high alert watches for any word from Spitzbergen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane’s Island
Amundsen
Hobby and Farm
Pioneer brass city manufacturer dies in Waterbury
George J. Babcock a pioneer of Waterbury brass city, founder of the Waterville Cutlery Company, died at his daughter's home in Waterbury at age 73 or 74. He led the firm through its 35 year history until its 1918 dissolution, later moving to Hartford area before returning to visit his daughter.
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Waterbury
Conn
George J. Babcock
William Henry Wells
Farmington Avenue
Bumner Babcock
Waterville Cutlery Company
Haestford
Whiting Lane
Assures Action in Squatters Case in Mexico
United States ambassador to Mexico reports progress in the long running Sharpton squatters dispute. President Calles promised action to restore the mill and lands, remove squatters from property owned by Arthur N. Sharpton along the San Luis Potost Querétaro border, ending a case pending since 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
United States
Tamea Re Sheffield
Calles
Acton
Arthur N. Sharpton
San Louis Potost-Quertado
Shapton
Jury Deliberations Continue After Hotel Break
Jurors in a high profile case were sent to a nearby hotel for a recess after 3:10 this morning with no verdict in sight. Mies Mack and Mrs Josepha Whitney stood by as the judge ordered relaxed confinement and a Monday morning return, while jurors toured the east shore by automobile and kept to themselves at the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onder
Gidge
Mies Macri
Josepha Whitney
Jater Baldwin
Rte
Mies Mack
French Defeat Riffian Forces in Morocco
Rebels led by Jemder Abd-El-Krim appear to be weakening as tribes shift to the French side after last week’s successes. Abd-El-Krim, facing thinning forces, concentrates remaining Moors to threaten French lines to Algeria, with about 20,000 loyalists spread across perilous front spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabat
Morocco
Jemder Abd-El-Krim
Abd-El-Krim
Kifane
Algeria
Meriden Knife Wielder Caught In Wild Chase
Sylvester Daurta, 24, of 95 West Main Street, stabbed Ernest Cabral, 34, three times earlier. Cabral taken to hospital in non critical condition. Daurta fled toward Wallingford, then captured by police after trailing him to Meriden.
Postpone Train Boat Race Until Tomorrow
Albany May 24 The scheduled race between two speed boats and the 20th Century Limited is postponed to Tuesday due to rain and fair weather uncertainty. Gar Wood of Detroit owner of Baby Gar reports reluctance to run the Hudson race in the downpour. A Sikowski airplane tasked for broadcasting progress failed due to fog, prompting an army plane substitution for Tuesday’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
20Th Century Limited
Gar Wood
Detroit
Sikowski
Long Island
Socialists to Aid Willimantic Strikers
At a New Haven convention the state Socialist party pledged financial support for striking Willimantic American Thread operatives. It adopted resolutions opposing sending state policemen to Willimantic and called for their withdrawal. The party announced an annual banquet in July with Norman Thomzy slated as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
State Socialist Party
Willimantic
American Thread Company
Norman Thomzy
Apaakar
Fleet Maneuvers Plans Discussed Aboard California
In Lahaina Maui island Hawaii on May 24 a comprehensive conference aboard the battleship California presided by Admiral Robert E Coontz brought together fleet admirals and captains to review two days of simulated civil warfare and to plan the next week maneuvers with Lahaina as base. Admiral Coontz hosted a farewell reception and dance for Maui residents on the Seattle’s decorated quarterdeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lahaina Island
Tanai
Hawaii
California
Robert E Coontz
Lahaina
Coontz
Maui
Seattle
Plan for Belgium cabinet opposed by Catholic party
Brussels May 24 The plan by Burgomaster Max to form a cabinet outside parliamentary elements or composed of Catholic Liberal and Socialist members appears doomed. The Catholic party, angered by Maxs stand against the Van De Vyvere miniate, has officially announced it will oppose any Max combination, making its overthrow certain on its first appearance before Parliament.
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Brussels
Cassociated
Fress
Burgomais Ter Max
Maxs
van de Vyvere
Max
Late Bulletins Miss Interne Found in Erie
A former interne at Pittsburgh Homeopathic hospital reappeared in Erie as John Hugh owner of Erie Toy Exchange. He is heir to a $59 000 estate left by his mother. A nationwide search traced him after he learned he was being sought and then identified himself.
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Erie
Penn
Charles F Hastings
Homeopathic Hearital
Pittsburgh
John Hugh
Erie Toy Exchange
Hastings
Civil Service Body Honors C F Greene in New Haven
New Haven May 24 Connecticut Civil Service Association held its annual session naming William A Alken of Norwalk as temporary president and William T Rodenbach as president Other officers include Arving Chase Waterbury vice president Rollin Williams treasurer Donald Hemingway secretary John M Hinks assistant secretary and Charles Greene from Bridgeport named among the officers
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New Haven
Conn
Wiliam A Alken
Normvich
Connecticut Civil Service Associaton
William T Rodenbach
Chase
Waterbury
Rollin
Womtrust
Williams
Hartford
Donald H Hemingway
John M Hinks
Charles * Greene
Bridgeport
Seven nations to attend Pan Pacific peace session in Honolulu
Seven countries will participate in a non political Pan Pacific peace conference opening July 1 in Honolulu. About 150 dignitaries from Canada Japan China Australia New Zealand the Philippines and the United States will discuss Pan Pacific cooperation and ongoing studies. Funding includes gifts from Rockefeller and others to support a permanent institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur
Canada
Japan
Deta
Willbur
Plans for Chapel Dedication at Chuate School
Wallingford May 24 AP plans are nearing completion for next Saturday's Commencement at the Chuate school featuring the dedication of the new 15000 dollar chapel and cornerstone laying for the 160000 dollar library funded by Andrew A Mellon Bishop Chaucey Brewster to preside. Two memorial gifts accompany the project a three faced clock from Mr and Mrs Henry Holman Hall and a set of ten bells with chimes from Mr and Mrs William Rice Eagman of New York City in memory of their sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
Chuate
Andrew A Mellon
Chauncey Brewster
Henry Holman Hall
South Wellington
Mire
William Rice Eagman
New York City
Child Slips and Hurts Head on Wet Street
A five year old girl, Viola Chicarelli, slipped on wet pavement in front of 43 Thompson Street and sustained a severe head laceration. Dr Mark A Gildan at Emergency Hospital treated her and hurried her to St Vincent's Hospital for further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Chicarell
Thompson Street
Mark A Gildan
St Vincent's Hospital
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Robert K Hanna
Dubin
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William Jennings Bryan
Ar Cid Water Fig
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Boorster Atlantic Hotel
Barnum
Guidelo Quay Bakers
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Nichols Street
Wighard
Midtle Avenue
Glendale
Ferry Boulevard
Ruyter Howland
Naders
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Richard Rode
Theodora R Busse
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Mra
Joseph Lancey
Rowe Street
Joseph Kriensky
Veres Street
Fairfield
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Julius Stavola
Franklin Street
C Whitney
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Frank Osborne
Davis Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Maplewood
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Qaborne
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Merriam Street
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Chelsea Methodist Church
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Kingy Aizhway Congregational Church
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Institute of Pacific Relations
Institute of Patile Relations
Honolulu
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Leland Stanfort Jr. University
American Group
John D Rockefeller, Jr
Wallace M. Alexander
Bernard M. Baruch
World Peace Foundation
Hagwall
William Allen White
Mary F. Wooley
Mount Holl College
Robert N Lynch
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Masaharu Anezak
Tokyo Imperial University
Nagao Hampei
Interational
Siberian Railroad Commission
Dr Z TK
Wood
Han Yeh Ping Corporation
Abso Laboratories, Inc
Leverty Drug Stores
Hindle Drug Stores
Westport
Fairfield Clampett’s Pharmacy
Randall’s Pharmacy
Sport Drug Co
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