Landis Granted Control as One-Man Baseball Commissioner
After five days of dispute, sixteen major league owners voted to appoint Judge Landis chairman of baseball with a single final court of appeal. The plan envisions Landis handling both roles, with league presidents acting as advocates for their clubs and joint votes resolving any stalemates before final decisions.
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Boston
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Washington
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Food Prices Drop In New York Hotels
New York November 12 a sweeping reduction of 10 percent in food prices was announced by several of the citys largest hotels after conferences with Federal food authorities. The number of items lowered ranged from 16 in one hotel to 172 in another.
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New York
Federal Food Favectigatore
Temperature Dives To Freezing Point
Bridgeport sees first winter chill as temperatures plunge from 60 at noon to 44 by midafternoon and reach freezing by night. Intermittent wind and widespread use of emergency furnaces show the season’s start. Residents rushed to inventory fuel and prepare homes, while routine details reflect sudden cold impacts downtown.
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Brrpert Bridgeport
Mt Goda
Explosion of Can Causes Excitement at State Street House
At 14 o clock last night a can blew up on a gun stove in Joan Demas home at 1305 State street. Alarms rang from two fire boxes, windows shattered, and kitchen walls and ceilings spattered. Demas, injured by burns, was rushed to Emergency hospital. Prohibition Enforcement Agent Welch will investigate possible liquor manufacture. Neighbors were worked into a high degree of excitement as police noted no odor of alcohol.
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State Street
Welch
Third Precinct
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A. Maxwell
Cuban Is Victim Of Gas Poisoning
The body of Alfonso Valesko, a Cuban native about 40 years old, was found in his room at a boarding house on Main Street after he failed to appear for days. Police and medical staff report death by gas poisoning from a small stove, with signs of a locked door and closed windows.
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Main Street
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Hena
Ruger
J. A. Maxwell
Garlick
McAdoo’s Name Mentioned in Ship Graft Probe
New York Nov 12 Alleged political activity tied to the Walsh committee inquiry resurfaced as Deputy Chief John T Mechan of the United States Shipping Board bureau of investigation testified he had heard criticisms of William G McAdoo after his resignation as secretary of the treasury He said there was no assertion of interference but noted complaints that McAdoo appeared before the board on behalf of Morse interests The witness said investigations reached high levels and cited delays and costly repairs on the wooden ship Die and other graft details among ship officers before continuation on page two
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Walsh Congressional Committee
William G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
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Morse
Meshan
Majner Employes
Previeus
Judge Tosses Cole Gauthier Suit as Fraudulent Highwayman Claim
Judge Maitbie of the superior court dismisses the Cole versus Gauthier note case without costs. He likens the action to a highwayman’s scheme, detailing a fraud involving Hartwig, Cole, and Gauthier to swap out debt and cancel large sums, concluding the suit accrues no remedy.
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Lola
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Gautier
Corporation
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Taenlaintie
Bertwig
Costa
Charlie Chaplin Divorced by Wife
Mildred Harris Chaplin was granted a divorce from Charley Chaplin in Los Angeles Superior Court. He was not present, represented by attorneys. A property settlement around 290000 was made, and Mrs. Chaplin agreed not to use the Chaplin name professionally.
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Calif
Mildred Harris Chaplin
Charley Chaplin
Chaplin
Big Copper Mines Cut Wages Amid Market Slump
HOUGHTON Michigan November 12 The Calumet and Hecla and subsidiary mining firms announce a 15 percent cut in all wages and salaries effective November 16 The Osers branch at White Pines and LaSalle will close and Toroes of all other Calumet and Hecla mines reduced The low price of copper and excess production are given as reasons It is estimated about 1 800 men will be out of work.
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Heela
White Pins
Lasalle
Torces
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Weele
Wilson Proclaims Thanksgiving Day Observance
President Wilson issued a proclamation declaring Thursday November 29 as Thanksgiving Day. He urged reflection on mercies, thanks to God, and noted lessons of the war guiding Americans toward peace and self-reliance. The proclamation emphasizes gratitude amid plenty and the return of free citizens to peaceful pursuits.
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Wilson
America
Uberty
Clergy to Fire First Gun in Red Cross Roll Call Sunday
Bridgeport launches the fourth Red Cross drive with clergy delivering talks all week aiming to enroll about 20,000 members. No canvassing this year. letters sent for renewals and subscriptions to Home Service in the County building or Staples and Co. 385 State Street. A $1 gift buys one year of membership. Bridgeport’s share supports national aims and local reconstruction for sick and disabled soldiers and families.
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Ed Cross
Iuny
National Organization
Ted Cross
Peruvian Delegation Rejects U S Plan to Supersede League
Dr. Mariano Cornejo head of Peru's delegation tells B L Clair that replacing the League of Nations with a new world body would be childish and dangerous. He cites Peru Bolivia Chile treaties of 1883 and 1904 and urges the League to study disputes under Article 19 to maintain South American peace. He hopes Chile supports peaceful methods and stresses the League's authority with major powers represented.
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Tefferring
Austria Seeks League Membership Admission
GENEVA Nov 12 Austria formally applied for admission to the League of Nations. The application was signed by Foreign Minister Hers Mayer and received by the League secretariat this morning. The note recalls the assurance given at the signing of the St Germain treaty that Austria would be admitted to the League.
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Associated Press
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League of Nations
Hers Mayer
League
St Germain
Engineer Averts Train Accident Near Milford
A westbound New Haven passenger train left Indian River near Milford after a driving rod dropped from the locomotive. The engineer applied brakes, keeping passengers safe as the engine jumped the track and nearly fell into a twenty foot embankment. Traffic halted for about two hours while a wrecking crew cleared the line and about a hundred commuters walked the mile to Milford.
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Milford
Washington
Hylan’s Limestone Contract Hearing Blocked by Officials
New York mayor clashed with the investigative committee as Hugh Robertson testified paying 32,000 for strike protection tied to Brindell and the Building Trades Council. Untermyer objected to a possible loophole while Hylan pressed to submit a letter exonerating him over school contracts switching from terra cotta to limestone.
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New York
Associated Press
Hylan
Robert P. Brindell
Building Trades Council
Hugh.s. Robertson
Samuel Untermyer
Swann to Probe Explosion Theory
New York officials begin an official probe into the Wall Street explosion theory advanced by the Evening World. District Attorney Swann will question individuals named as key figures in the labor dispute cited as the motive. William Zaranko, president of Housewreckers Union 95, is among those mentioned, along with Robert Brindell of the Building Trades Council and Albert Folk of a related company.
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New York
Wall Street
New York Tevening World
Swann
Isbor ‘Qwar
William Zaranko
Housewreckers’ Union No. 95
Robert P. Brindell
Building Prades Council
Albert A. Folk
Spectators disrupt hearing as Bryan attends session
Disorder filled the chamber as spectators jeered and hissed the committee’s ruling. Mayor Hylan and William Jennings Bryan were among those present, with Bryan saying his visit had no significance beyond being a visitor. Robertson testified about Cunard Pier Terminals contracts.
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Hylan
William
Jennings Bryan
Crusade Against Home Brewing Pushed by Revenue Bureau
The Internal Revenue Service announced a campaign against home brewed alcohol and stated it would prosecute those selling malt, hops, and related materials used to manufacture intoxicating liquor at home. The bureau argues such sales are illegal when marketed for illicit production, even for family use, and plans action under Prohibition enforcement.
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Bureau
Washington
Associated Press
Fotarnat
Kramer Dirgeting
Willams
Internal Revenue Bureau
Prohibition Officials to Meet in Boston on Home Brew Trade
Boston conference will unite New England prohibition enforcers led by Harry A. Welch Frank Cantillian to discuss halting sales of malt and hops for home brewing. William J. McCarthy ordered local agents to attend the 10 am session. measures may curb stores supplying ingredients for illicit beverages in Bridgeport and nearby areas.
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