U S Reserve Bank probe ordered in Senate action
Senate calls for investigation into Federal Reserve Board and bank payrolls amid claims of wasted public money. Senators Deerman and Overman spar over salary raises and private business status of bank officials as hearings seek accountability and potential legislation.
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Ate
Vedrrai
Rensivi
Minatore
Reserve Bank
Overman
Federal Reserve Banks
Reserve Board
Bank of New York
W . G. Harding
Pederal Reserve
Rail unions move to block wage cuts amid rate reductions
In Chicago unions press the Railway Labor Board to halt a further 10 percent wage cut for Train Service employees as executives seek to lower freight rates. The producers urge passing savings to the public while warning higher intercity costs and market slowdowns threaten distress.
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Uticago
Linton Shielg Tuck
Fearly Evens Railroad
United States
Mailroad Labor Board
J Tives
Ecatives
Jasuenny Thomas Dewitt Cuyler
Association of Railway Executives
United States Labor Board
Labor Board
Anfjan
Crowd in New York Stabbing Roll-Up Leads to Suspect Capture
A crowd chased a robber through King Place and Third Avenue to a subcellar where police found him bound in a barrel with stolen goods totaling 38. Victim Bliss Sylvai Cohen, 75, secretary for a mail order house, died later at St. Mary’s Hospital. Chauncey Johnson, 13, and others were injured when struck by an automobile during the chaotic incident.
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New York
King Placé
Wil
Bliss Sylvai Southsbury
Cohen
Chauncey Johnson
Zara
House
St. Mary's Hospital
Leader
New York Police Use Bulletproof Corsets for Crimefighting
Reports describe New York police testing bulletproof corsets designed to protect officers during confrontations. The silk and canvas garments, reinforced with Norwegian steel, reportedly weigh about six pounds and are intended for use when facing armed suspects. Tests show a degree of protection, though effectiveness in real emergencies remains under evaluation.
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Bern
Lond
Fairfield Auto Crash Victim Edward Finnegan Dies
Edward Finnegan of 797 North avenue and Nathan E. Olmstead of 355 French street, employees of Peek and Lines auto dealers, were in a head on collision with a Norwalk Bridge streetcar near Ash Creek bridge in Fairfield. Finnegan died almost instantly. Olmstead was injured and hospitalized at St. Vincent's. A report notes both men were passengers in a large touring car owned by the firm. Page 2 continues the story.
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Edward Finnegan
North Avenue
Peck and Lines Company
Middle Street
Nathan E. Olmstead
French Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Norwalk-Bridgeport
Fairfield
Ash Creek Bridge
Finneran
Olvstead
Peek & Lines Company
Sal
Olimntead
Investivateurs Sali
Cbridges
Aveid Col- Nelo
Tralley
Cory
Thorenehiv
Bae
Devon Realty Man Held On Blackjacking Charge
Benson F. Snyder of Devon, a real estate dealer, was arrested after allegedly attacking R. Tompkins with a blackjack in Snyder's Bridgeport avenue office while demanding bonds owned by the Devon Athletic Club. Tompkins, with two friends, sought the bonds and later reported the assault to police. Snyder was released without bail pending a morning hearing.
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B.F. Snyder
Devon Realty
Devon Athletic Club
S. R. Tompkins
Bridgeport
Benson F. Snyder
Devon
Bridgeport Avenue
R. Tompkins
Milford
Snyder
Buy
Tompkins
Patrick Casey
Casey
Joseph Viola
Injunctions Sought to Force Saloons to Obey Day Law
A report from a Venurtine conference with T. J. Smith and Prohibition director Harry Arqwhcen ate states that injunctions will be sought to compel saloons to follow the day law. Mayors of towns in the state were asked to cooperate in the effort against violators.
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Tmoed
T. J. Smith
Harry Arqwhcenate
Connecticut
Thivertor Mackenate
Woodmont Man Injured In Crash At New Heaven And Anderson
A Woodmont man was injured when his 82 model vehicle struck a telephone pole on New Heaven Avenue near Anderson Avenue. The driver Henry Maher of Morningstown escaped with scratches as the car hit wires and knocked the pole down breaking the line. Civil authorities reported traffic disrupted while crews cleared the pole and restored services.
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Jing
Henry Maher
Maher
Wilk &Oi
New Heven Avenue
Anderson Avenue
Weoodnot
Audieence
Greene Elected Vice President of National Postmasters
Washington D C special reports Greene elected vice president of the National Association of Postmasters at Bridgeport Conn Purdy named another vice president Frank C Selts Harrisburg Pa chosen secretary treasurer The convention was attended by President Harding and Postmaster General He Fayes who lauded the new head as the best postmaster in the United States After the meeting a reception was held in the White House by President and Mrs Harding
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Washington, D. C
del V
Purdy
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Charles F. Greene
Bridgeport
Warding
Milford Resident Injured In Fall As Horse Bolts
George Wheeler an elderly Milford resident was found injured by the roadside near Gregory's corner after his horse bolted on a narrow road by Jefferson bridge. Russell Glarix aided him home. Wheeler suffered facial lacerations sprained back muscles and possible internal injuries.
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Milford
Milimnghiz
C&peetale
George Wheeler
Gregory's Corner
Wheeler
Russell Glarix
Clark
Jefferson Bridge
Poptew
Underwear Violation Ties to Immigration Law Case
An arrest in New York involved a man named Campbell wearing underwear with a brand pattern described as bird of paradise. He faced charges of smuggling and was arraigned before U S Commissioner Hitchcock. the items were valued at about $10,000 and the defendant made a remark about the weather during the hearing.
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London
Ireland
Sje Yairi
Tim Wiliam
Campo
U. S
Hitchcock
Campbell
Truthful Ads Bring Success in Advertising Talk
A convention banquet highlighted a survey by the Advertising Clubs urging truth in advertising. G Osborn and others praised papers and federal support for reliable ads. The event named TeXT Year’s convention city and honored the largest delegation with far mileage.
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Hustworths
Isi
Truth
G. Osborn
Journal
Geurier
Walter Camp Addresses Fathers and Sons Meet
Walter Camp spoke at the Fathers and Sons gathering at the Firat Presbyterian church last night. He urged close ties between father and son, shared fitness rules, and entertained with wit. Over 600 parish fathers, sons, and mothers attended the supper, part of a broader drive starting in November named Father and Son Week. Speakers included Rev. Alexander Algon and Herbert Stax, president of the Tunlos Chamber of Commerce.
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Walter Ganiy
Firat
Will Eorshict
Knoyn
Cither
Mev
Alssander Aligon
Herbert Staéx
Tunlos
Army Airplane Incident Near Canadian Border Report
Intelligence officer Captain C. H. Wella described a trailed Canadian border incident tonight involving a arms plane. He reported it weathered a landing near Side Ovitario around August 20 and caused destruction including the aircraft and nearby equipment.
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Stan
C. H. Wella
Ort Wayne
Wells
Side Ovitario
Inter Dignee
leaMinLor
Alphen Tito
Down with Government Cry Vienna Mothers
In Vienna on October 14 a mass meeting at Town Hall sparked a large demonstration by women and children. Mothers raised their children above the crowd while denouncing profiteers and calling for action against the government and officials. Confusion and unrest followed as authorities struggled to maintain order.
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Vienna
Lamp Rusta
Harmony and retrenchment define Democratic platform
The Democratic convention adopts a platform calling for economy and reform, pledging to place public welfare above special interests. It condemns cost overruns, calls for unified police and fire services, accelerated school construction, nonpartisan appointments, and strict control of municipal expenditures to relieve the city’s debt.
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Sidegade
Gia Dawiy
Ais
Democratic Party
Glusimnile
jVhia Pledsa
Takadom
Lomeéstyyners
Ibusiness
Shereby
Bridgeport
Rafer
Atwater Born in Birmingham Now Derby Derby Politician
The Democratic nominee born in Birmingham now Derby on December 28 1870 came to Bridgeport in 1879. He married in 1894 and has two daughters. He joined Bridgeport Malleable Iron Company in 1887 and organized Columbia Nut and Bolt Company in 1903 serving as treasurer. An ardent Democrat supporter since youth he held only a paving and sewer commission post and resigned over contract objections. He is linked to the Algonquin Brooklawn Country Club and the Democratic Club. directs People's Savings Bank and Columbia Nut and Bolt Company.
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Birmingham
Derby
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Malleable Irone Company
Columbia, Nut and Bolt Company
Atwater
Grover Cleveland
Thomas Jefferson
Woodrow Wilson
Paving Ana
Henry Les
Wilson
Algonquin Brooklawn Country Club
Virthn 1Trikt Democratic Clu
People's Sayings Bank
Manufacturers Liability Insurance
Columbe
Bolt Co., Inc. Rete
John Smith Injured in Streetcar Collision Near Broad Street
In St Vincent's Hospital with serious injuries after a streetcar strike on Fairfield Avenue near Broad Street last night. Police report vague witness names. bystander identifies the trolley crew as Motorman Tdorler and inductor Bouchine and notes possible arrest if death occurs.
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John Brith
St. Vincent's Hospital
Seth
Wairfield Avenue
Broad Street
Jamy
Streeatitar
Pollee
Tdorler
Bouchine
Smith
Atwater Nominated By Democrats In City Ticket
Fred Atwater, treasurer of Columbia Nut & Holt, was unanimously nominated for major by the CRS at a Democratic convention held in the high school auditorium last night. The audience showed strong support for Atwater, with speakers praising his qualifications and urging unity behind the ticket. Josephine Kiler was named Town Clerk. the platform criticized waste, urged lower taxes, and pledged efficient, nonpartisan city governance.
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Fred Atwater
Columbia Nut & Holt. Company
CRS
Atwater
Biadning
Frank P. Anderson
Attwater
Mr. Atwater
Alfred E. Veneas
Lawrence Gallagher
Denis Mulvihill
Adaeg
At— Water
Delgates Mulvinill
Gallager
Anderson
John A. Corneil
Joseph Devine
Devine
Alfred T. Venness
Michael Small
Marie Welcits
Margaret Maloney
Dl Javery
Democrats Nominate Ticket For City Positions In Primary
The Democratic convention last night named a ticket including War Mayor Frederick Atwater treasurer of Columbia Nut Bolt Co Miss Josephine Kiter Town Clerk Edward A. Krew Treasurer John H. Williams Assessor Lawrence J. Gill Hearn Aaron Wittstein Sharius Josep N. Leen Oscar A H Dannenberz and William A. Meade Selechmen Howard A. Meise Tamessa Barrett Walt and Misiael FL.
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Frederick Atwater
Columbia Nut
Wid Bolt
Ity Meek
Francia D. Donnegan
Josephine Kiter
Edward A. Krew
John H. Williams
Lawrence J. Gill
Hearn
Aaron Wittstein
Why Sharius
Josep N. Leen
Oscar A. H. Dannenberz
William A. Meade
Howard A. Meise
Tamessa Barrett
Walt and Misiael
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R.R
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Trig
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Tne
Conviers
Panatetiss
Foreman
Peck & Lines
Cheapaive
Fad
Norwalk
John T. We Towers
bin Noble Avenue
Finnegan
Woodmont
Greene
U.S
R. H. Lee
New England
P. C
Walter Camp
ARMY
Syere
Haan Wenuht
Sears
Red Atwatec
Joy Mayor
Steinke
John Smith
Josephine Kiley
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