Italian Debate Feud Over Discovery of America
The Italian General Committee presses Dr. Quigley to apologize if defeated in a debated claim about who discovered America. E Napolitano, landowner and civic member, agrees to debate for $2000 with nine rules, including proof by historians and a public charity wager.
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Dad A. Naplitano
Washington Avenue
T Br Chitles
A. Quigley
Summerfield
Taisa
Quigley
Quigies
Sons of Italy
Columbus Boy's Club
Napolitane
Npegis
Napolitano
Napolitasio Do
Wea
Dratis
Quigtey
Columbus
America
Martirs Pre
Von
Saul Gebuto
Bridgeport
Comauilice
Ttylian Committee
Soul Desirva
Wets to Take Field In 1924 Campaign
In Louis, November 21, supporters of the prohibition repeal amendment and national platform favoring repeal or other measures will be backed in the 1924 campaign by the executive committee of the organization. The group adjourned tonight after a two day session with members present.
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Louis
Congress
Merc Marine
Tlon
House
Democrats Plan Opposition To Grange In Government
Executive Committee and Democratic Aldermen discussed party policies in Bridgeport. Chairman John McGuinness said the party would oppose changes to the charter if pushed by revision forces, while pledging closer cooperation between the executive committee and Democratic Council members. A meeting was closed to the press. publication of a statement was authorized. The group named James Carcell for council and planned to seek support at the next meeting.
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John McGuinness
Bridgeport
Elgut
McGuinness
AleGuinness
Epee
James Carcell
Council
Democrats to Form Permanent Club at Next Meeting
The Woman's Republican club met at the Stratfield hotel to plan a large alumni dance and decide to make the club a permanent organization. Mrs Wranki dtley chaired. Mrs J Dawkan and Mrs Archibald McNeil Jr were secretaries. Officers and twelve vice chairmen were to be elected to represent each district, with nine sites from each district to be voted on. Mrs J Brown spoke.
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Nut
Stratfield
Tas
Permanens
Mes
Wranki Dtley
Chateman
Dawkan Fe
Archibald McNeil
J, Brown
Mussolini May Place Two Cardinals in Roman Senate
Mussolini’s cabinet may back proposals to appoint two cardinals as senators in Italy. The move signals a potential rapprochement between church and state, with names including Cardinal Matti and Cardinal Endeiro tied to papal crown considerations.
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Mussoini
Vatican
Ome
Presa
Benito Mussollo
Dials
Pree
Aug Sollti
Victor Koomanuet
Kindon
Mately
Matti
Arenbishop
Piva
Faily
Cardinid
Endeiel
Trent
Senate
Mrs Mayhew of Brooklyn Seeks 35000 Damages
Mrs Mayhew of Brooklyn sues Stamford Hall Co naming it as defendant for 35000 damages. The suit alleges personal injury and seeks compensation for medical costs and related losses. Stamford Hall Co. faces the civil action in Brooklyn court with a potential trial pending.
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Stamford Hall CO
Immigrant Scandal Dominates Sensational Boston Case
A long, fragmented report centers on the Dorothy Gordon case in Boston, detailing alleged coercion and asylum abuse linked to control of property and a scheme involving a Brooklyn woman. It mentions Christopher L Avery and Alys Mary Mayhew, with court testimony about confinement and manipulation through an asylum system and power of attorney. The piece also references public debates on foreigner rights and stricter immigration controls, noting wartime fears and calls for a polarizing “square deal” approach.
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Dorothy Gordon
Boston
Asim
Stamford
Tidas
Gordon
Wilkie Collins
Linder
Sring
TaNcaynd
Mia
Goodrman
Sumford
Jreokion
Sku
Clemenceau Visit Motion Reported for City Tomorrow
Local dispatch notes a Clemenceau public appearance planned for tomorrow with routes through Lindenport and New York as the occasion draws attention. Officials urge orderly crowds and note security arrangements for the anticipated event.
Senator Denounces Louisiana Klans Allegation in Speech
Senior Louisiana Senator Joseph Rangdell lashed out at an allegation of four organized crime ads tied to a Louisiana case. He spoke vehemently in the Senate defending officials amid claims of political graft and personal vilification.
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Waemington
Governors Parker
Twaulkhina
Chargliy
Erie Med
Char Shale
Ely Redant
Joseph Bi
Rangdell
Louisiana
iLife
Cre Ku TX Klay
Corel Represuntys
Germany plans for another war warned by the tiger
A New York dispatch reports German militarists pressuring for a new war while criticizing U S attitudes toward the League of Nations. Georges Clemenceau urges America to renew talks with Britain and France, warning Munich and Berlin of a possible crisis and urging diplomacy over entangling alliances.
Manufacturers Support Railroad Consolidation
A fragmented, error-filled report outlines possible railroad consolidation urged by industry leaders. Key figures mentioned include an unnamed chair, officials associated with the Comivallont cordhaston, and Loyd Vi Jpatwhasting WHO Pees pie Guta Po da Prencbs, with debate over consolidation plans and potential impacts on offices and power structures.
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Ted
Lane
Hese Ab
Rudy al Wit
Mavernom
Everett Tailte
Habba
Jariecoad Gemmmseion
New
Magheba
Willar S. Ward
Ollion
Abaire
Menken
Niwas
Javine
President Pushes Subsidy Bill to Cut Costs in Shipping Debate
Washington critics say President Harding makes a strong case for ship subsidies and War Finance funding to aid inland waterways, while opponents press for greater fiscal restraint and question postwar subsidies. The clash centers on reducing government spending versus aiding industry and national recovery.
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Harding
Quigley
Stamford
Washington
War Finance Corporation
Pauushdy
Orn Harding
Ts Party Associates
T Willy
Congress
Laskers
Oparalune
Lasker
Ag Yg
Tong Rim
Merchant marine subsidy debate amid war costs described
A fragment from a congressional address argues for a ship subsidy to boost the American merchant marine as vital to national welfare. It cites wartime losses, government-owned tonnage, and the need to relieve the treasury while preserving transport for defense and commerce.
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Atmicn
Pro
Posala
Congress
Cheers as Newberry resigns Senate seat in tense session
In Wasitington the Senate saw cheers as Senator Newberry announced his resignation. The reading of his note to Governor Groesbeck reflected his wish to leave the chamber, with colleagues from both sides reacting to the end of the Newberry episode and the minority expressing relief.
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Senate
Sen
Newberry
Wasitington
Newberys
Groesbeck
Mlubighy
Dale Mississinps
President Harding Urges Constructive Shipping Plan
President Harding addressed a joint session urging rapid adjustment of shipping administration to cut government losses and boost American merchant marine. He warned against subsidies framed for favored interests and proposed three courses: continued bill passage, gradual government operation, or scrapping the fleet, advocating a constructive alternative to uphold American trade.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Almerica
Femay
Treasury
Mertchant Marine
Acini
Haa
Karn Bloe
Incs
Mondewyomls
Mrs Felton Set to Be U S Senator for a Day
Mrs W H Felton of Georgia is appointed to serve as United States senator for an unexpired term of the late Senator Watson. She will hold the seat briefly after winning the November election, a ceremony marking progress for American womanhood and drawing attention in Washington.
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Washington
W. Elotto
Georgia Loan
United States
Walter L. George
Watson
Welton
Felton
Senate
Harding
Congress
Yi Ieee
Gage Ant
Ots
Steven Doatree
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