National Academy of Science Site Planned Near Lincoln Memorial
Washington Oct 19 announced plans for ground purchase near the Lincoln Memorial to house the National Academy of Science and the National Research Council. Funds for the site were contributed by Harold F. McCormick Judith Rosenwald Charles H. Swift Mrs B F Herriman Henry Ford E A Deeds George Eastman Adolph Lamb and others.
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Washington
Tincoln
National Academy’ of Science
National” Research Council
Harold F
Mellon funds to erect bulldy by Carnegie Corp New York
Funds provided by the Carnegie Corporation of New York will finance the erection of a bulldy named Mellon. The announcement notes the philanthropic backing and emphasizes the institution's continuing support for public projects.
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Mae Bulldy
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Governor declines League of Nations Day in Providence
Providence October 25 Governor Beetkman refused to proclaim next Sunday as League of Nations Day saying the matter needs more consideration before acting. The League of Nations Day committee had requested the proclamation but the governor did not grant it at this time.
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Providence
Beetkman
League of Nations Day Committee
Court to Examine All Documents in Case
The court of inquiry appointed by Secretary Daniels to investigate charges of illegal executions by marines announced today it would examine all documents relating to affairs in Halt before summoning witnesses. It aims to begin testimony on Friday if the court convenes.
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Washington
Get
Coart
Daniels
Worsted Mills Announce 15 Percent Wage Cut
The Silesia mills in north Chelmsford, a branch of the United Worsted Company, announced a wage reduction of 15 percent to take effect next Monday. The cut is attributed to conditions arising from difficulties in disposing of on hand goods.
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Lowell
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Draft Evaders Deserters Reported by War Department
Washington announced from the War department that up to July 16 draft evaders and their cases were disposed of by military authorities totaling 163,738. Deserters reported to the provost marshal general stood at 428,083, with 161,854 having enlisted in allied or U S forces, leaving 163,911 still listed as desertions.
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Washington
War Department
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Decision Reserved In Underwood Co Suit
The United States Supreme Court did not render a decision in the Underwood Typewriter Company versus the state of Connecticut case. Argued Monday, the dispute centers on a two percent miscellaneous tax accused as unconstitutional since most business occurs outside the state. Attorneys Marsh Shipman and Boyer represented Underwood. State’s Attorney Alcorn and Cooper appeared for Connecticut.
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United States Supreme Court
Washington
Underwood Typewriter Company
State of Connectticut
Underwood Company
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Marsh
Marsh, Stoddard and
Day of Valseity
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Arthur L, Shipman of Hartford and Attorney E.,g. Boyer
New York City
Hugh M. Alcorn
Hartford
Cynee James E. Cooper
New Orlin
Richard Lamb Dies. Noted Engineer remembered in New York
Richard Lamb, 61, a well known constructing engineer, died in a Brooklyn hospital. He surveyed the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, planned drainage of the Dismal Swamp, built the world’s largest coal pier, and designed an electric canal boat towing plant with a test on the Erie canal.
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New York
Brooklyn
Richard Lamb
Lamb
Albermarle and Chesapeake Canal
Withey Shoe Co Wins Suit In Court Here
Judge John J. Walsh of the court of common pleas civil side rendered judgment of 442 for The C. F. Withey Shoe Company in the case against Benjamin Mebenthal. The suit concerned a consignment of goods which the defendant had not paid for. Four other cases scheduled for trial were settled, and adjournment to this morning was ordered.
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John J. Walsh
Court of Common Pleas
C. EF. Withey Shoe Company
Benjamin Mebenthal
Pat
Walsh
Litigation ended in will case of C C Abey
Springfield October 19. By appeal to the full bench of the Supreme court seven contestants win, the estate of Charles C Abey of Chicopee estimated at 1,500,000 will go to the widow Emily F Adey with minor bequests. Adey active in building around Boston.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Charles C. Ablate
Chicopee
Emily F. Adey
Protyta Court
Pierce
Adey
Boston
Pankhurst Arrested Over Seditious Literature
London reports former militant suffragist leader Christabel Pankhurst arrested on charges of possessing seditious literature after a raid on The Workers' Dreadnaught offices ordered closed. She recently declared herself an avowed communist.
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London
Gor
Pankhurst
Dreadnaught
Miss Pankhurat
Bankers to draft reply to Comptroller Williams attack
Richard H. Hawes president of the American Bankers Association named a committee to draft a reply to the recent attack by the Comptroller of the Currency Williams on New York City banks. The move follows Hawes's annual address calling to challenge the attack on the integrity of the banking system.
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Washington
American Bankers’ Association
Willams
New York City
Richard HH. Hawes
Hawes
Aia
Eeasion
Association Cayyandion
Baniert of America
Evidence heard in suit to dissolve partnership
Evidence in the application of David N. Tucker for a dissolution of his partnership with John R. Johnson was heard by Judge William M. Maltbie in the superior court. Adjournment was taken to this morning at 4 10 o clock.
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David N. Tucker
John R. Johnson
William M. Maltbie
Death by auto accident ruling in Bridgeport case
Coroner John J. Phelan declared the death accidental for Antonio Pysanelli of 480 Westayers who died from injuries suffered October 14 after being struck by a Bridgeport Gas Light Co employee, Edward Albrecht of 406 Charles. The collision occurred at the corner of Fark Avenue and Tewis Street and Pysanelli later developed pneumonia. The coroner absolved Albrecht of all criminal responsibility.
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John J. ‘Phelan
Antonio Piysanelli
Westayers
Edward Albrecht
Charles Street
Bridgeport Gas, Light Co
Fark Avenue
Tewis Street
Pissqnelli
Albracht
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Broad Street
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