Baruch Denies Knowledge of Madoo Campaign Funds Myth
Senate inquiry into preconvention campaign expenditures examined Hoover and Edwards campaigns. Baruch denied knowledge of any Madoo money, while Hoover fund managers reported about $62,000 raised with a $4,000 deficit, and California spending. Baruch insisted he is a private citizen with no campaign roles or disbursements.
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Washington
Ite
Senate
Herbert Hoover
Seaator
Franco
Maryland
Edwards
New Jersey
Owen
Oklahoma
B. M. Baruich
W. G McAdoo
Barnch
Joan F. Lucey
Hoover
California
Charles J. Hepburn
Pennsylvania
Powards
Walter W. Wicks
Edward
Baruch
Kenyon
Maadoo
Clevslana HL Dodges
Henry Morgentheu
Thymes Chadbourne
Barueh
Welther
Mrs Fried fined for possession of large liquor stock
Mrs Rosa Fried of Stratford faced charges in Hartford federal court after being found with 70 gallons of liquor in her possession. She was fined five dollars and costs. husband Samuel Fried was dismissed from the case. Attorney Lot Badexch represented the defendant.
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Rosa “Fried
Stratford
Thomas
United States District Court
Hartford
Samuel Fried
Lot Badexch
New York Business Men Form Trucking Concern
In New York May 26 news, more than 2,606 merchants pledged funds at a Merchant Association luncheon to finance an independent trucking firm. The goal is to relieve freight costs in the city during strikes by various labor groups, backed by a million dollars.
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New York
Fond
Pasf
Merchant” Association
Gun Independent Trucking Corporation
Bridgeport High Girls Sweep Barnum Prize Essays
Bridgeport High School dominated the Barnum prize essay contest with all five finalist papers written by girls. Principal Mooro noted boys often work to fund schooling, while Board members Bell and McGovern praised the girls as naturally smarter and destined for future professional roles. Judges Miller Diller Genz Hawley called the essays among the best seen, with finalists Ethel Plumreer Jane W Carroll Catherine OShen Catering L Callinan and Auer McGuire.
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Bridgeport High School
James
Mooro
Igh School
A. William
Betl
Board of Education
M&ke
USA
Paul Diller
William Genz
George ‘Hawley
Boss
Miller
Emous
Ethel Plumreer
Janeces W- Carrol
Catherine O'Shen
Catering L. Callinan
Auer McGuire
Juina Ab
Garage Fire Injures Man In Front Of 1304 Howard
A lantern toppled in a garage behind 1304 Howard Avenue igniting gasoline and a small can of fuel, causing a blaze that destroyed the garage and auto space. George Bradt of 682 Dewey Street suffered second degree burns as firefighters arrived after neighbors evacuated residents from upper floors.
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Howard Avenue
George Bredk
Dewey Street
Thomas Tathnam
Howard Events
Bradt
Gayla
Daniels Denounces Senate Naval Committee Procedures
Secretary Daniels accused the Senate naval investigating committee of dwelling on ancient history and airing grievances of disgruntled naval officers. He said he would not object to prolonging hearings by going back to 1914, but questioned how referenced matters affected wartime conduct. Chairman Hale argued Daniels was warned by chief technical advisors that the navy was unprepared before US entry into the war.
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Washington
Daniels
Senate Naval Investigating
Hale
Daniela
Lia
United States
Lower shoe prices expected next winter by industry official
Washington reports Ed ward A. Brang secretary of the Tanners' council testifying before a Senate inquiry predicts lower shoe prices late next winter and spring due to declines in leather costs. He notes shoes are produced well in advance of the season and cautions perman ent price cuts depend on leather trends. A separate coroner plans to probe the death of Joseph F. Ferley, a schoolboy killed last week when struck by a Fairfield car driven by Mrs. Casseb.
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Washington
Edward A. Brang
Tanners’ Council of the United States
Senate Committee of
Teve
Tima
Costa
Phelax
Norwalk
Joseph F. Ferley
Schol
Aldermen Refuse Public Hearing on Salary Increase
Aldermen plan no public hearing on the salary for Common Council members set at 909 a year unless a challenge to the aldermen’s action arises. Meifanus, president of the board, said no move to refer under the home rule act had been made, which would trigger a referendum. a hearing on the salary ordinance will be held if prompted.
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Anterony Edward Z. Meifanus
Board of Aldermen
Motorcycle Victims Fight for Life After Madison Avenue Crash
John Scott and Antonio Zarricelo of 1836 Seaview Avenue clung to life after a motorcycle crash on Madison Avenue near Sun Day. Joan Cleature, 10, died. hospital reports say others remain in precarious condition with death expected, doctors cautious about a possible change in status.
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John Scott
Seaview
Antonio Zarricelo
Viedima
Madison Avenue
Joan Cleature
St. Vincent's Hospital
Chen
Britain seeks oil monopoly claim sparks US debate
In a May 25 New You dispatch, Sir Philip deaville Gaddes, British ambassador, asserts Britain aims to pool war debts and pursue peacetime oil cooperation to extend freedom and stabilise world order. He notes Britain controls 82 percent of current oil supply and accuses others of seeking influence while urging nations to reconcile rather than inflame tensions.
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Britain
Dng
Deaviland Gaddes
Acbassador
Amekland
Europe
United States
Tau
The
Etter
Enme
Mexico
Jeoplier
US Agents to Ignore New York's Beer Bill
Federal prohibition law would remain in effect in New York despite Governor Smith signing a bill to legalize beer with a 70 percent tax. Justice Department and Internal Revenue Bureau announce continued enforcement and prosecutions for violations. Commissioner Williams states the federal government will pursue violations, not limited to a single unit.
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U.S
New York
Washington
New Yorke
Smith
Department of Justice
bureau of Internal_ revenue
Williams
Democrats Delay Action on Bonus Relief Bill
May 26 report from Washington notes House factions clash over soldier relief legislation. Democrats block immediate consideration while Republicans seek various parliamentary routes, including suspension of rules, to bring the measure to a vote. Frederick Hall, noted Western Connecticut businessman, dies at 70 in Danbury after a career in coal oil and lumber ventures and railroad operation.
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Washington
F House
Jenders
Kendéra
Nordney
Ways and Means Committee
Ashting
House
Preverick A. Hall
Danbure
Frederick Hall
Western
Connecticut
Lly Bome
August Belmont
Kentucky
Armenia Plan Sparks U.S. Mandate Debate
The Republican caucus criticizes President Wilson's request for U S mandate authority over Armenia as absurd. Chair Porter calls for restraint and warns against sending American troops abroad while suggesting a watchful waiting approach. The issue prompts talk of a possible special session after the convention recess.
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Mashingdon
Msp
Fnreien
Wilson
Consrest Us
Armenia
Mah Porter
Colby
Congress
Porter
Armetie
Mexico
Pension Bill Passes Senate During Brief Session
Washington May 25 The Senate passed the annual pension bill in under three minutes, carrying 279 million dollars. The measure goes to conference to settle differences with the House.
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Washington
Senate
Tate
Ameasure
House
Troops March Against Villa as Outlaw
El Paso report May 25 says General Francisco Villa defied the new Mexican regime and became an outlaw with 100,000 peso price on his head. General Calles sends large forces to pursue Villa between Parral and Jimenez, while revolts stir as factions vie before a stable government. Cabrera, once Carranza’s finance secretary, reportedly captured at Villa Juarez and jailed in Mexico City.
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Cabrera
Carranza
EL Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
Parral
Jimenez
Chihuahua
Calles
Washington
Mexico
Republic
Mainte
Cabrema
Roberto
Pesaneira
Obregon
Luis Cabrera
Villa Juarez
Puebla
Eclom
Mexico City
Reward increases for Bergdoll arrest in Philadelphia
Washington May 26 information leading to the arrest of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the wealthy draft evader who eluded his military guard in Philadelphia last Friday was announced today by his counsel Ansell and Bailey. They are authorized to offer an additional 1600 dollars on top of 2500 dollars already posted by Bergdoll's lawyers plus 50 dollars from the government and 800 dollars from the American Legion Weekly.
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Washington
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Philadelphis
Hia
Ansell and Bailey
Clarence Gibuoney
Philadelphia
American Legion Weeldy
Donais Sentenced for Passing Bad Bills in Hartford
Armand Denais and his wife were arraigned in Hartford on counterfeiting charges after a recent arrest in Willimantic for altering small bills to 20 denominations. Denais received one year and one day in Atanta penitentiary while his wife was held for twenty four hours by the U S marshal. The wife, an artist, reportedly colored over the numbers with water colors to fool examination.
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Armand Denais
At- Tanta
U. S
United States
Hartford
Danais
Wmitford
Valley Towns See Population Rises in Census Figures
Derby, Ansonia, and Naugatuck show population gains over the past decade per Census Bureau data released last night. Derby reports 31,238 residents up 5.24 percent. Ansonia 17,645 up 18.4 percent. Naugatuck 16,061 up 18.3 percent.
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Derby
Ansonia
Naugatuck
Ansonias
Kremer to Act at Start of Democratic Meeting
Washington May 28 Bruce Kremer of Montana vice chairman the Democratic national committee will call the Democratic national convention to order when it meets in San Francisco June 23. Kremer was chosen because Chairman Cummings is designated temporary chairman of the convention.
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Washington
Bruce Kramer
Montana
San Francisco
Kremer
Cummings
Maryland G.O.P. backs off dry question in session
Baltimore Md May 2 The Republican state convention adjourned without a party line on prohibition while endorsing General Leonard Wood as the party’s choice in the upcoming primary. The convention passed the prohibition stance to individual candidates and declined to take a public party position.
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Baltimord
Steta
Leonard Wood
Prisoner Breaks Free Then Returns With Recovered Revolvers
May 25. Georgiy de Lus, 17, the only prisoner in Wayne county jail, escaped his cell and drove off in the sheriff's automobile at nine. He later returned the car to the jail yard and surrendered, after taking revolvers from the guards.
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LYONG_ NE
Georgiy de Lus
Wayne County
Hig Wey
Tha Jali
Uetore
Barges Bring Coal Through Harbor After Strike
Eight coal barges carrying about 5,000 tons arrived in the harbor yesterday, easing traffic disruption from the New York strike. Another barge laden with coal also reached the port, signaling resumed flow as crews unloaded the shipment.
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New York
Basta
Henry Flynn Civil War Veteran Dies in City Home
Henry Flynn a Civil War veteran and longtime city resident died yesterday at his home 252 South Main Street. He worked as a night watchman for Bullagh Machine Tool Co on Broad Street before retiring 19 years ago. He belonged to Bilasowe in Post No 3 G A R. Survived by two sons Thomas and George H Flynn two daughters Miss Catherine Flynn and Miss Mary Flynn and eight grandchildren Henry Flynn is mourned by a community member.
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Beery Pivnn
Cily
South Main
Klynn
Bullagh Machine Too Co
Broad Street
G. A. RK
Thomas
George H. Flynn
Catherine Flynn
Mary Flynn
Henry Viynn
Foreclosure Sought on Darien Water Extension Property
Guaranty Trust Company of New York as trustee seeks foreclosure in Superior Court on the Darien Water Extension property to satisfy $12,000 in bonds secured by the company. The bonds remain unpaid and the trustee delimits sale of the property to recover the amount.
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Darien
Darton Water Company
Darton
Guaranty Trust Company of
New York
Waterbury Police Break Up Parade and Jail 145 Strikers
In Waterbury on May 26, 145 strikers were arrested between 5 and 9 pm for breach of peace after leaving a meeting and parading the streets without a permit. Sergeant Hugh Pinkerty led the first arrests near the Waterbury Clock Company as police reserves moved in, dispersing wagonloads to the station. The arrests targeted unskilled laborers and many Chinese workers, with arraignments set for the following morning.
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Waterbury
Caun
Numoer
Waterbury Clock Company
Hugh Pinkerty
Pollecmien
Fiolce
Pollee
Striks Poredo
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Principal Moore
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Belt
Geo. Bradt
Katz
Main Street
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Mein Street
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Jacob Kane
Clifford ‘Place
Bridgeport
Louis Smith
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John Howell
Thomas Connery
Smailth
Kate
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Kane
Smith Comnstock Company
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