Hope and pessimism clash at Irish peace conference
London rumors and Irish leaders frame the Downing Street talks as doomed or likely to fail. Sinn Fein views the mission skeptically while Irish delegates press for independence and possible dominion status, amid public and private warnings of rupture.
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Iesha
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London
Son Denies Father’s Drowning Tale in Dorchester Incident
In Dorchester a man denies his son aged two was drowned after a quarrel. The father claimed his son fell from a small moat and he attempted to rescue him before losing sight of the boy, who was presumed dead. The case centers on the contentious account of the drowning.
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Manning
Minhari
Dorchester
John
Counterfeiters in Budapest Planned 40 Million Dollar Ring
A gang of counterfeiters in Budapest planned to flood Central Europe with 40,000,000 in fake American currency. They specialized in twenty dollar bills, with hundreds already circulated. Police arrested five members as forgeries were detected by identical numbers and excess paper thread. They had 5,000 completed bills and materials to print two million more.
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Europe
Edward Porritt Drowns At Sea Aboard Liverpool Liner
Edward Porritt a Hartford born journalist and suffrage advocate leapt overboard from the steamship Palat, near Liverpool, as friends tried to restrain him. Mrs Annie Webb Parrtt of Revaived a cable announcing his death. He had worked for the Warrington Guardian and Liverpool Daily Mail.
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Connecticut Woman's Suffrage Anseciation
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Three Dead In Holy Name Parade Tragedy
Three elderly men died during the Holy Name parade this afternoon. Frank Tishman a local farmer and union president William Moemke a retired farmer and James Trebin secretary of St Vincent De Paul parish suffered heart failure. The deaths followed an event in the parade with authorities noting heart failure as the cause.
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Mueieang Wnion
Wiliam
Moemke
Tames Trebin
St. Vincent de Paul Raef Chieinnach
New Britain Man Killed By Passenger Train
James Tyerson, 45, a former member of the New Britain Common Council, was struck by a Hartford passenger train in New Britain. He was walking the tracks and, confused by the whistle, was killed. Identification followed several hours later.
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James Tyerson
New Britain
Colleges to Support Demand for Disarming Students
Princeton's senior council invites delegates from over 100 Eastern colleges to a October 26 conference in Princeton. The aim is to unite undergraduates nationwide to press for abolition of armaments and the creation of a national student movement toward disarmament.
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Princeton
Move
Washington
Hundreé
Boward
John Grier Hibben
Hatior
Pershing Will Not Attend London Grave Ceremony
General Pershing will not travel to London to lay the Congressional Medal on the British Unknown Soldier in Westminster Abbey. An American officer may represent the United States if the ceremony proceeds, due to limited time before Pershing sails for home. British delays and lack of a fixed date prompted the decision, with American officials and Pershing awaiting London’s word.
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Junior World Series Riot Ends Louisville Baltimore Game
A riot ends the Louisville Baltimore Junior World Series game as 2000 fans surge onto the field after a disputed decision. Police clash with spectators, cushions fly, and the contest is forfeited to Baltimore. No serious injuries reported and no arrests. Umpire McGowan faced opposition as players and officials struggled to clear the diamond.
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Gome
Two Found Chained to Catholic Church Altars Belfast
Two men were found chained to railings of Catholic churches in Belfast, secured by police. Weekend violence over land division included gunfire, with no casualties reported.
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Belfast
Jack Johnson Hails Bridgeport Stop Sparks Police Action
Jack Johnson former heavyweight champion stirred crowds in Bridgeport last night as police dispersed curious onlookers. His arrival in a maroon touring car with his famed "golden smile" drew attention near Professor Jim Atlas' hostelry on Fairfield Avenue.
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Lil Artha
Paifield Avenue
Jim Atlas
Former Policeman Stands Trial for Wife's Murder
A former police officer, Rademacher, faced trial for the murder of his wife near a river bridge. Prosecutors alleged he planned to have her killed. he maintained he believed his wife or the city was in danger and that the body was removed incorrectly. The case drew wide attention as crowds gathered at the scene.
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Warawine
Wisent
Foi
Lomicit
Exaintine Rademacher
Hig
Mina
Unemployment Conference Sets Course For Permanent Measures
The National conference on unemployment meets again to shape a general program of permanent measures to combat involuntary idleness and restore business and commerce. Subcommittees will convene, the full body reassembling Tuesday, with a week expected for study before action.
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Washington
Liner Sunk Off Scotland Two Vessels Damaged
The Laird Line steamer Rinwan sank after a collision with the Rowan near the Southwest coast of Scotland. Sixteen are reported missing, with three passengers dead or missing. The Rowan carried 93 aboard including the crew and a touring American orchestra. Pete Robinson the drummer died after rescue. Two vessels responded to SOS and a double collision damaged the West Camak as well.
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G O P Mayoralty Fight Seen as City Enigma
City whispers swirl around a crowded field for mayor as factions from the Wilson camp and opposition push competing slates. Names like Miss Jensen and Miss McKelway surface for City Clerk, with bureaucrats Connor and Edelman discussed for higher posts.
Ruth's Homer Futile as Giants Vanquish Yankees
New York fans saw Babe Ruth homer in the ninth inning but a two-run deficit stood after the Giants beat the Yankees 4 to 3 in the fourth game of the World Series. Ruth returned from injury and played left field at the Polo Grounds, driving a high drive into the right field bleachers in the ninth. The crowd roared as Ruth appeared in uniform and fielded cleanly, yet the rally fell short and the Yankees fell behind two games to two. Giants pitcher Cary Slattery? and Phil Douglas dueled in a seven inning start before New York broke through. In the end, New York could not avert the loss despite Ruth's late blast.
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Associated Press
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Imet
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Phil Douglas
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Ife
Last Meeting Of Twelve Members Of School Board
The board tonight will hear resignation notices from at least two teachers and consider presenting them to the Board of Education by Superintendent Sluawsott. The session is expected to be routine as the twelve member board nears completion of terms this month and next year. Members whose terms expire include John Pygirian, Emerit Havene, Samorl Plotkin, Denis aiulvihitt, and others.
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Eimerit
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Plotkin
Denis Aiulvihitt
Federal agents arrest mail hold-up suspect
Federal authorities arrest a hold-up suspect in Detroit. The man, named Bob Cunningham, 30, of Detroit, was found with an empty bag, $250 in U S money, and Canadian coins. He was booked on a technical charge of singleton.
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Conmores
Detroit
Singleton
Eola
Neighbors arrested in fight over children
Two residents, Jun Vargo of 489 Helen Street and Joseph Smldneyte of 491 Hele ote, were arrested for breach of the peace and assault after a fight over children erupted at a home on Walloarl Avenue. Police report the incident involved a husband and his wife and escalated to violence.
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Sereek Roth
Jun Vargo
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Hele
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