Noted Speakers Call on Women to Purge State
New Haven Oct 24 A Telegram Staff correspondent reports speakers at the opening sessions of the Connecticut League of Women Voters school at Yale lampooning rural politics and urging women to fight for the preservation of democracy. Seitz Vance Lawrence Cook address democracy's status and avenues forward as they critique the legislature and state politics.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Connecticut League of Women Voters
Lampson Hall
Yale University
Elm Street
Ben C. Seitz
New York
Cos Cob
Sele
William Reynolds Vance
Yale Law Rehool
Henry Wells Lawrence
Connecticut College For Women
Connecticut Constituon
Walter Wheeler Cook
Fale Law School
Navy sets largest court martial for officers over Honda Point loss
Washington October 34 The Navy ordered a grand court martial to try seven destroyer officers after the Honda Point disaster. Squadron commander two division commanders and flotilla navigator will face trial at San Diego as Secretary Denby says names on the list do not imply guilt. The officers named include Captain Watson Eng Robert Morris and several lieutenants and commanders connected to the 1919 wrecks off California.
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Washington
Honda Point
California
Trig
San Diego
Denby
Robison
Wat
Robert Morris
W. S. Pye
L. P. Davis
Wa. Tooz
W. L Calhoun
Wb) Seed
FA. Rossen
D. Tunter
Tt. H. Booth
J. I. Blodgett
Fuller
Captain Griffen and Crew Are Coming Home Today
Captain I. Re Griffen of Bridgeport and crew aboard the Munargo are reported safe after two days adrift in the Caribbean following the sinking of the schooner Mabel during a West Indies hurricane. They rested at New York after a Bahama voyage and wirelessed their wife and daughter. business matters require attention.
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Griffen
New York
I. Re Griffen
Poplar Street
Bridgesport
Atubet
Caribbean
Mabel
Nasseu
Bahama Ishinois
Munargo
Bridgeport
J. RK. Gripe
Bridgeport Marine
Mrs Stokes Not at Bethel Party in Bethel Case
In New York on October 24 1920 Mrs Margaret Pell wife of a Wall Street broker testified in the divorce case of millionaire hotel man W L Stokes that she had been the guest at the Pepperman Bethel Connecticut home and not Mrs Stokes contradicting earlier witnesses She said she had never seen Mrs Stokes before this visit and declined to name others present The Pepperman home visit dated years ago was discussed as the trial continued in New York courts
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New York
Mrs. Stokes
Pepperman
Interborough Rapid Transit
Connecticut
Margaret Pell
Wall Street
Helen Elwood Stokes
Samuel Untermeyer
Peperman Home
Pell
Justice Mahoney
Ales. Pell
Margaret Wynn
Howard Pell
W. Lean Pepperman
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Wallace
Stokes
Edgar T. Wallace
Patrheid Fira Company
Norwalk
Danbury
Hidgefield Organot Bald
Bend
Westnert
Edward Barnes
Stratford
Padrale Colum
Tish Port
Tad Utatling
Silford Town
Shelton
School of Clisean
Connecticut Wongue
Borden Company
Pellmean
Bethel
Conn
Tson Huing
Longworth and Gillett
Sulte
Boris
Idia
Sina da Buris
Nova Scotia
Rum Seoonet
Jose Oc
Rexcus
Inker Uy
Walton
Higa Senda
Stesstmann
Savaria
Tatterta
New Haven
Rutlaud
Stroll
Magaschusetts Associated Industries
Bethlehert Steel
Baulimora
Raneas City
Ovens
Pisnea
Notre Dame
Holyrox
Middlebury
Darknell
Mike Healy
Crosby Ramis
Reis
Montreal
Jim Bunes
International Fisherien
American Conmites
Dassicke Houpphore Teasure
Tnieles
Plan to Charge Judge Lindsey With Contempt
Denver district attorney plans contempt proceedings against Judge Ben Lindsey after a grand jury probe into alleged failure to disclose names of women and physicians involved in illegal operations. Lindsey refused to reveal identities, citing potential harm to privacy and ongoing investigations.
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Denver
Grand Jury
Lindsey
Tindsey
Naies
Nahin
Business Holding Gains Made This Year Banks Show
Hartford Oct 24 As reflected in the condition of the state bank and trust companies in Connecticut, business is folding for the year and banks are building working capital for future demand. From June to September 14 deposits rose to 120,994,380.28 while loans and discounts stood at 101,509,000.89. Total reserves reached 30,346,807.61, with banks reducing debts by 1,962,823.92. The report notes continued money protection as conditions indicate caution for upcoming business needs.
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Hartford
Asg
State Bank and Trust Companies
Shed
Connecticut
Stsgkalna
Trom
Tauna
Toul
Walton Refuses to Recognize Senate Ouster Resolution
Oklahoma Governor Walton defies a Senate ouster move as impeachment proceedings unfold. The dispute centers on whether he or acting governor M. J. Trapp holds lawful executive power, with a state Supreme Court hearing set to decide writs and authority. The House adjourned amid impeachment prep and political maneuvering.
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Walton
Senate
Oklahoma
Gerthie
Associated =Press
J. OC
Walran Tenigny
Aim
State Supreme Court
Tales
M. J. Trapp
Mentertias
German States Uphold Berlin Against Bavaria
Oct 24 Associated Press dispatches report federal premiers backed the central government's stance in the Bavaria dispute and urged immediate settlement. They call for ending martial law and returning to normal legal procedures while negotiating greater state independence. Stresemann signals willingness to negotiate yet rejects broader autonomy. In the Rhineland turmoil reports claim attempts to form a palatinate republic failed due to public opposition and official loyalty, with conflicting accounts on autonomous status.
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Eberlin
Associated Presa
Bavaria
Canncelor Stresemann
Berlin
Almst
Palatinate
Fron
Frankfort
Rhineland
Chancelor
Stresemayn
Reichsrat
Vessels in Distress as Gale Sweeps Atlantic
A fierce Atlantic gale fouled the eastern seaboard with several ships in distress off Cape Canaveral. The Gloucester Steamer Magococe sank after taking on heavy water, while the Bosun and others fought to stay afloat. Coast Guard at Cape Canaveral and Savannah station reported arranging assistance as the Yorktow ships battled the storm and expected relief by midnight.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Fevsa
Bosun
Gloucester
Magcoce
Cape Canavaral
Florida
Arium
Easter
Stolen Kiss Awarded Five Thousand Dollars
New York Oct 14 A Supreme Court jury fixed damages of 5000 in favor of Mix Alice Mercer against Leia Goodman in a case labeled the Stolen Kiss. Goodman testified she did not commit an outcry or assist, while Mercer sought 850000. The defendant, married with two children, denied the charge.
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MWISW
York
Ieiss
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Leia Goodman
Mix
Alice Mércer
Moveer
Mayor Atwater Refutes Charges at Two Rallies
Mayor Fred Atwater defended his administration at rallies of the Third District Democratic Club and the Hungarian Civic Association. He disputed claims of $8 million in manufacturer tax reductions, clarifying about $6 million were misrepresented and only $2 million aided homeowners through equalized rates. He noted 60 percent of appeals favored homeowners or small taxpayers and highlighted efficiency gains in Public Works, Police, and the treasurer’s offices, including a settlement of $306,000 in hydrant service for Hydraulic Co.
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Asw
Fred Atwater
Third District Democratic Club
Hungarian Civic Association
Mayer Anwater
Claim Committee
Common Council
Public Works Department
Police
Tre
Pelme
Hydraulic Company
Public Utilities Commission
Name Board To Probe Union Of The Reeds
Report from yesterday's session of the second day of the Presbyterian and Congregationalist synod meets at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev Alexander All Jr named pastor. a committee to survey sentiment on church union. Dr John McDowell urged Christians to embed Christ in American life and conscience.
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England Presbyterian Aynod
First Presbyterian Church
Alexander All Jr
Logy
Robert Watson
Boston
4. M. Brown
Providence Sh
John McDowell
National Misalour Board
New Yor City
Daniel Nicholson
Providence Presbyterian
Sersion
McDowell
Eid
Joss
America
Ghiss
Christ
Amer- Ted
Br. McDowell
Roy & Turner Foster
New, Haven
John H. Fenton
New York Company Seeks Lower Connecticut Milk Standards
Hartford October 24 The State milk regulation board heard A S Borden Company of New York petition to lower Connecticut milk standards arguing Connecticut is two years ahead In regulation Veterinarian testifies The committee reviewed pasteurization and tuberculin testing rules and noted public hearing history The Borden representatives promised to submit a brief while Dr I B D Hellord urged hardship claims to maintain stricter state rules
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A. S. Borden Company Petitions Board
Connecticut
Gotham
Hartford
State Milk Regulation Board
A. S. Borden Company of
New York
Wunay
Io Comnissiooer
I. BD. Hellord
Borden Company
Thorne Volt
Dovide
Tieale
Dairy and Food Commislion
Bowra Wits Fo
Chcomare
ENO
Wberoulin Cone
Amd Mgtta
Vr. &. i. Enlsford
Hartford Board of
Lincoln’s Connecticut adviser Gideon Welles in Lincoln era
Me M Tarbell notes Welles served as Secretary of the Navy and kept official morale high whenever Lincoln faced Civil War crises. The Bridgeport Sunday Post presents an exclusive look at how a Connecticut Yankee shaped national leadership and morale during hard times.
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Washington
Gideon Welles
Navy
Welles
M. Tarbell
Abraham Lincoln
Corrupt Practices Highlight Veterans Bureau Probe
A garbled report outlines alleged corruption in Veterans Bureau contracts and related political tensions. Mentions national figures, city officials, and ongoing inquiries, with scattered notes on local elections, public notices, and community concerns amid a broader graft discussion.
Pact of Loans Linked to Veterans Bureau Contracts
Mortimer testifies before Senate committee that in 1922 he loaned 3000 to Charles R. Forbes then director of the Veterans' Bureau and later 1800 or 1500 more as Forbes sought hospital contracts. He says much of the money was not repaid and recounts dinners and trips tied to alleged influence and family ties, noting associates at the Thompson-Black company and related figures.
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Washington
Associated Press
Veterans’ Bureau
Senate Committee
Bureau
Dilus HH. Mortimer
Philadelphia
Thompson-Black Company
Chicago
Charles RB. Forbes
Forbes
Mortimer Wasd
Hey
Veterans’ Bureau Offees
Mra Mortimer
Mortimer
Portes
M.L. Sweat
Traymore
Adgnitle City
k-Thompson
Forbs
Black
Thompson
Tns
Wea
Congenn
Ine
Fortes
Content
J. W. Thompson
Charles S. Cramer
Robbery at Gorst drug store on Pembroke Street
Thieves with knowledge of the layout looted 61 quart bottles of whiskey from Gorst drug store at 1526 Pembroke Street. A rear door was found open, and investigators noted other incidents of theft in the area, including a vacant storefront on State and unrestored coin losses at Howard Avenue.
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Pembroke Street
Lonber
Howard Avenue
Madden and Tilson Rival for House Speaker Leadership
Washington reports a possible coalition forming among Republicans to block Gillett and Longworth with Madden of Minnesota and Tilson of Connecticut pushing for Speaker and Leader roles. The plan involves Burton of Ohio and Graham of Illinois as alternative leaders while informal talks continue on strategy amid the succession contest.
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House
Madden
Miiinots
Tilson
Connecticut
Republican Teader
Th Appropriations
Kirison
Ways and Means
Touise Republicany
Representative Gillett
Massachusetts
Representative Longworth
Jour
Representative Burton
Ohio
Graham
Ilinois
Hore
Gillett
Longworth
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