Spirited bidding marks sale of 200 houses at high school auction
In Bridgeport a crowd of 1500 packed the high school auditorium for Joseph P. Day of New York to auction 404 Remington Arms company dwellings. Bidding stretched past 2 AM with about 1000 homes sold and total sales around 479725 dollars. Prices ranged from 3600 to 3700 for two family houses, with many bungalows selling rapidly.
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Remington
Eaper Bridgeport
Remington Arms Company
Joseph P. Day
New York
Bond Street
Over Street
Hanvey Street
Palisade Place
Boston
Terrace
Joseph T. Day
Dever Street
Dover
Tudor
United States
Office Boy Vanishes With Pay Envelopes at Philadelphia
A youthful office boy named Wyiott Micenor disappeared after distributing pay envelopes at the Balawin Loco motive Works. Authorities suspect he was persuaded to leave by his father’s illness in Spokane, as his mother raced cross country to find him. A wooden pay box was later found in a fire tower, with the boy last seen nearby.
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Philadelphia
Balawin Locomotive Works
Wyiott Micenor
Spokane
Wash
Hurrighiy
Nigne
Jase
Prediction of milk and butter price drop in Omaha
George Wilber of Maryville Ohio spoke to Omaha business leaders at the Chamber of Commerce predicting a serious drop in milk and butter prices. He cited incoming Danish butter at 500000 pounds monthly and over $50000 of American evaporated milk stranded in New York as exports dwindle and condensing factories close nationwide.
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Omaha
Neb
Chamber of Commerce Today
George 3. Wilber
Maryville
Ohio
Ohio Wool Growers' Association
New York
Government to bar undesirables from immigration
New York dispatch reports Representative Harold Knutson of Minnesota asserting Congress will act to stop foreign governments from dumping malcontents into the United States. After a probe of Ellis Island conditions, Knutson and other immigration committee members urged restricting admissions to those pursuing agriculture, citing many newcomers as undesirable and prone to unemployment and idleness.
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New York
Congress
Harold Knutson
Minnesota
House
Immigration Committee
Bile Island
Knutson
Wileson
Lavinana
Swope
Kentucky
Nawton
Krutwan
Sonsumore
Army Navy gridiron clash sets stage for game today
Navy favored but Army described as evenly matched. New York reports heavy turf after rain. both teams in good condition. Navy coach Towell and Army coach Daly express satisfaction with first string and substitutes. Continued on sport page.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Army
Navy
Equaddr
Srmy
Toiwell
Charles Daly
Whdh
West Point
Jitneymen Meet Discordant Meeting Ends in Police Action
Bus owners in Bridgeport held a mass meeting at 310 Fairfield Avenue to form a new jitney association after acrimonious exchanges over the Bridgeport Bus Corporation. Police cleared nonvoting attendees, and an advisory committee was named with members from multiple districts. A Sunday meeting at Eagles Hall was planned to discuss action.
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Bridgeport
James D. Hart
New Haven
Leo Davis
Norwalk
Swo
Fairfield Avenue
A.do Gallagher
Leauer
Souny
Ongunta
Frank Unidls
Eagies
Main Street
Bridgeport Bus Corporation
Frank Unidis
Bus Corporation
Corporation
John 3. Schwartz
Harry Prank
The
Fll Wm
Stephen Lucas
Shore
Michiel Abbiew
Llurry Josephson
Jozephson
John RB. Klumens
New Jersey
Matinstrust
Waterbury Council Tables Change in Jitney Ordinance
Waterbury board of aldermen tabled a proposed amendment to the jitney ordinance at a meeting. The city charter requires a later session to reconsider, delaying action beyond the ten day window with the Connecticut company and Public Utilities Commission agreement. The delay likely leaves existing restrictions in place while jitney service remains mostly unregulated.
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Waterbury
Board of Aldermen
Connecticut Company
Public Utilities Commission
Woman Arrested With Five Men In Vice Crusade
A woman and five men were arrested during a vice crackdown on alleged illegal liquor sales and pimping devices yesterday. Four liquor violators and two possessing punch boards were taken into custody, including Anderson of Golden Hill hotel on Golden Hill Street and Bylvik Pore to of 245 Hallett Street. Also detained were Antonio Agonia of 471 Main Street and K Bobowick of 2 Myrtle Avenue. Punch boards seized from two confectionery stores led to the arrest of Cecil Sylby of 306 Broad Street and William Gorker of 617 Stoln a Treat.
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Polen
Allernqanud
Ih Anderson
Golden Hill
Golden Hill Street
Bylvik Poreto
Coffe
Hallett Street
Antonio Agonia
Main Street
Arrests of Irish Republic leaders signal wider round-up
Dublin reports say Arthur Griffith founder of Sinn Fein John MacNeill and E J Duggan Sinn Fein MP s were arrested as a prelude to a broad crackdown. Officials claim internment may be ordered with no charges yet filed while documents allegedly link Dail Eireann to the republican army and fundraising for murder campaigns. Police said guns and explosives are being found in Dublin streets amid warnings.
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Arthur Griffith
Sion. Fein
E. J. Duggan
John MacNeill
Sinn Fein
Dublin
Associated Press
Arthur Grifith
Irish Republican Movement
Grittih
MacNeill
Dail Eireann
Tr Publican Army
Seema
Itoa
Dall Eireann
London fears Sinn Fein plot to destroy government buildings
Rumors in Ireland claim Sinn Fein plans to blow up Parliament buildings and the Irish office. London officials deny specifics but strengthen security near Downing Street and other government sites amid heightened tensions and official precautions.
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London
Sinn Fein
Dairy Expressk Today
Divn
Ireland
Sinn Cein
Parliament
Ithier
Downing Street
Whitehell
British Expected To Refuse Landing Of Probing Party
Washington reports state department prepared to deny landing passports to the American committee seeking to investigate conditions in Ireland. Four applicants include Oliver B. Bryant and James Maurer, Norman Thomas, Arthur Gleason. Dean Robert Morse Lovatt invited as fifth member. Officials question value and potential reaction from Britain.
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Washington
Mlivg
Ireland
State Department
Oliver BP
Jamcs
Maurer
Philadelphia
Norman ‘Thomas
Arthur Gleason
New York
Commissio
Robert Morse Lovatt
Chicago University
Great Britain
Americas
Cape
Ireland Probing Mission Meddling, English Peer Says
Sir Fermor Greenwood, Ireland secretary, told Universal that foreign committees should mind their own business and not probe murders in Ireland. He warned Americans or others against sending self appointed missions to investigate the murder wave. He said the British government would devote resources to stamping out murder, arson and outrages in Ireland.
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Forbes W. Fairbairn
Tondon
United States
Iréland
Femur Greenwood
Ireland
Universal Sect 2
House of Mimons
America
Texas
Ferard Lo
Ida
Mar Fiesides
President Electro Harding Arrives in Jamaica
President-elect Harding arrives in Jamaica on November 2 as part of a goodwill visit en route to the United States. Governor Tamala has arranged a welcome and plans for him to tour key beauty spots of the island during his stay and potential meetings with local figures.
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Teingston
Timales
Seins St
Tamala
Tmarding
Alan
Investigators say Bolling charges not fully probed
John T. Meehan deputy chief of the Shipping Board bureau of investigation testified before the Walsh committee that alleged division of money involving R W Bolling Lester Sisler and Tucker K Sands from Downey Shipbuilding for a favorable contract was not thoroughly investigated by the board. He added the inquiry remains open and he received no orders to halt it.
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New York
John T. Meehan
Shipping Board
Bureau of Investigation
Walsh Congressional Committee
R. W. Bolling
Wilson
Lester Sisler
Tucker K. Sands
Downey Shipbuilding Corporation of
Sisler
Sands
Washington Bank
Bolling
Sheary
Waa
Meehan
Meahan
Landa
Slater
Morey
Nates
Wallace Downey
Buseau'a
Wis Lo Layit
League of Nations Direct Mandates Debated in Geneva
In Geneva on November 26 the US observer predicted talks would focus on arrival of the Army Intelligence chief. Lord Robert Cecil urged a Armenian mandate for America’s best outcome. The Conference confirmed a Brussels decision to create a mixed commission of five nonmandatories and four mandatories to govern mandatories.
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Geneva
Army Intelligence Service
Robert Cecil
America
League to Accept Root Plan for Court of Justice
Geneva dispatch reports the League of Nations committee led by Leon Bourgeois nearly finished its synthesis of the Hague plan by Silky Root and allies. The proposal eliminates compulsory jurisdiction to please British influence, but the matter remains unsettled and subject to Assembly action or a new conference.
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League
Court of Justice
Geneva
Leon Bourgeo
Council of the
Hit Ik
Rourk
Anamer
SxDreas
Stratford Raids Net 2 Moonshine Stills and Hootch
Stratford police seized two moonshine stills and accompanying liquor after raids on Pelopoulak and nearby streets. Officers found five barrels of mash, gallons of ready moonshine, and two pints of allegedly valuable liquor. George J. Phillips was arrested on related possession charges. The case goes before Commissioner Fiugh J. Lavery.
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Sietford
Fackron and
Thompson Streets
Stratford
Vn Partie
George J. Phillips
Sedgwick
Avenue
West Virginia asks for troops and martial law in coal strike
Governor Cornwell declared he requested federal troops for Mingo county West Virginia coal strike zone and asked President Wilson to proclaim martial law. He cited disorder, shootings, and gangs attacking coal properties after prior troop withdrawal. He noted deputy shortages and sought military control while courts could still try cases.
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West Virginia
Cornwell
Mingo Region
Charleston
West Vt
Mingo County
Wils
Mingo
Halley
Bishop
Bronson
Bailey
Storney Bronson
Jurors Selected in Backer Perjury Trial
New York November 2 jurors were accepted for the trial of George S Backer a building magnate accused of perjury in relation to testimony before a legislative committee. Five jurors were chosen as prosecutors warned of prejudice while defense questioned potential jurors about strikes and property interests. Indictments also charged Robert P Brindell and Peter Stadtmuller with extortion. they pled not guilty and received until November 20 for motions. A new grand jury will be formed next week to probe graft evidence from the committee.
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New York
George S. Backer
Millon~ Airg
Wulder
Joint Legislative Committee
Allewed “Building Trust
Tsunamen
Emory Buckner
Tt Jader Union
Backer
Robert P. Brindell
Building Trades Council
Peter Stadtmuller
Vast Seizure Nets $165,000 Worth Of Wines And Liquor
New York authorities seized wines and liquors valued at over 165000 in a raid on the establishment run by Louis Le and J Jay Alterman. The two were already on bonds totaling 92000 and cited to show cause why their license should not be revoked. Agents reported finding numerous contraband items including quantities of port and sherry, 18% cognac, 23 barrels of whiskey, and 125 cases of products.
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New York
Louis le
J. Jay
Ship in Distress Near Umatilla Reef With 33 Crew Aboard
A wireless message reported the steamer Sante Rita in distress off the Washington coast about 60 miles south of Cape Flattery. The ship, tied to the barge W. J. Pirrle, faced a gale as 33 crewmen and passengers were in danger while awaiting rescue.
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Umatilla; Reef
Seattle
Wash
Sante Rita
W. J. Pirrle
Washington
Cape Flattery
Seattle Merchant Exchange
Japan Agitating Independence in Philippines Rumor
Manila dispatch reports US Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines concerns over a Russian-sourced dispatch alleging Japan plans to stir Filipino independence and provoke US-Philippine tensions. The piece questions American interest and warns against being drawn into conflict with Japan as European powers gain from Asia’s balance of power.
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CIA
Siberia
Japan
Chamber of Commerce In
Islands
Charles
Dalueymanila
PF. IL
Philippines
Shanghai
Sheranes
Cahia
Losas American Chamberpis
Bullen
Gnstif
Uvity
Korma
Ching
Sibert
America
Philipine Islands
Rebitpinos
Benita
Philippines Herald
Senate
Ovezen
Aldriy
United States
Beneft
Asia
Idiz Apito
United Sctates
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Baker
Sport
Waterbury Council
Committee To
Harding
Jamaica
Ship Board Prober
Walsh Committee
Law
McAdoo
Bridgeport ‘Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Telephone
Circulation Department Post Publishing CO
Small Nations
U. S
Nationa
Brussels
Council
Monorlo Puerrreson
Federal
Cantillon and
Welch
G. T. Phillip
T. Pelopouink
United Slater
Fiugh J. Lavery
Building Trust
Reef
West Coast
Russia
Olks
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