Insist on Bile to Lift Canal Tolls and Diplomacy
Washington reports Borah bill advocates press for immediate passage of canal tolls repeal despite administration urging diplomacy. Senate likely to vote soon, while House leaders warn of retaliation and delay other legislation to push the measure. Letters from Walter H Pace reveal wartime state reasons.
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Washington
Lcan
Panama Canal
Congress
Senate
House
State Department
House Teadders
de Monoments
Welter H. Pace
England
Witxsen
Wilson
Injunction Sought to Lift Police Ban on Shubert Show
New Haven reports William Harris Jr, producer, and attorney plans seek injunction within 24 hours to resume 17 performances of Bluebird's Eighth Wife at the Shubert theatre after Chief Smith banned the run as immoral. Dewid Florige and Ms Garris offer to cut objectionable scenes, but the chief refuses compromise, calling the plot indecent.
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New Haven
Peltac Smith
Dewid Florifige
Shubert Theatre
Tat
Smith
Lany
Weather Outlook For New England Weekend Warmth Continues
A high Atlantic pressure field keeps New England fair and warmer through Friday with Saturday expected to stay warm and mostly fair east of the Mississippi. The forecast notes clear to partly cloudy conditions at coastal stations and above normal temperatures across the region, with Pacific Coast remaining cooler.
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New England
Atlantic
Mississippi River
United States
Pacific Coast
Atlantic States
Berometer
Pennecontine Atlantic
Northfield
Portland
Hungarian Forces Clash With Syrian Villages Invasion
Vienna reports Hungarian insurgents crossed the Syrian frontier and plundered villages as Austrian troops move to repel the invaders. General Phonay reportedly resigns a day before territory cession. Rumors circulate of Austrian efforts to avoid a Soviet regime.
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Vienna
Bac
Phonay
Austria
Griffith May Meet Premier Likely in London Talks
In Scotland Lloyd George awaits Sinn Fein reply on negotiations. Dail Eireann to approve plenipotentiaries, with Arthur Griffith likely among them, signaling unity. Text expected to be non argumentative, outlining willingness to meet and discuss a basis for talks.
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Liloyd-George
Gairloch
Scotland
Eamon de Aueres
Sinn Fein
Dulin
London
Dail
Arthur Griffith
Murder of Girl on Horseback Stuns Waite Plains
Misa Alice Agnew, 11, daughter of banker Cornelius R Agnew, was shot in the head while riding with her brother on her father’s estate near Armonk. She was taken to a New York hospital in unconscious condition. A stray hunter shot is suspected. few details available from the Agnew home.
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Waite Plains
Misa Alice Agnew
Cornelius R. T Asnew
Rave
Armonk
New York
Second Suburban Day planned in Bridgeport
Members of the Retail Board of the Chamber of Commerce and newspaver representatives met at the State Street Chamber HQ to discuss an advertising program to boost Bridgeport's second Suburban Day on September 13. The planning committee, chaired by Troxell of American Hardware Stores, includes Benjamin Morrison of the George I fan Co, Richard Onort of End jey & Co, A. M. Enelehard of D. M Read's, and Joseph Barker of the Springing Store.
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Plang
Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
State Street
Chamber
Follo GS. Troxell
Thetamerican ‘Hardware Stores. Inc
Record of Unprecedented Defaults and Cotton Disaster
New York reports show a record rise in commercial failures with insolvencies reaching 804,409 in a recent period, while August debt totals hit 42,274,753. Cotton industry faces its worst month on record due to half weevil damage, with crop prospects grim and debts mounting. Separate dispatch notes two convicted murderers, Harry J. Van Teeg and Angelo Giordano, were electrocuted at Sing Sing after Governor granted a last minute reprieve for a third inmate.
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Washington
Ossining
N.Y
Harry JG. van Teeg
Angelo Giordano
Guere
New York City
Wolward J. McNally
Future War Anticipated by Harding
President Harding told the West Point Arm War College opening that armed forces will remain necessary despite desires to reduce burdens. He warned against excessive theorizing, urged practical experience, and noted West Virginia mine unrest as due to misunderstanding. Weeks and Pershing joined him. a Warner family reunion followed at Hastings Haven on Sept. 10 with basket lunch.
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Washington
Harding
Arm War College
Porfosny Miltary Service
West Virginia
América
War College
Weeks
Pershing
Warner Family
Momauguin Beach
Hast Haven
Obregon Says Treaty With U S Impossible
Mexico City Sept 1 The signing of a treaty with the United States is described as neither possible nor convenient and would create special privileges for Americans, a portion of President Obregon's message to Congress drafted with foreign relations was read in the House tonight.
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Mexico
As+ soainied
Quyon
Congress
Washington Launch Prompts Peace Talk and Guarded Resolve
Camden New Jersey crowds witness the launch of the Washington, a 88,000 ton battleship, as rivers from native states are poured on her bow. The event draws lawmakers like Cannon and Padgett and Rear Admiral Washington who urge disarmament yet stress the need for a strong navy.
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Camden
N. Jyi
Washington
United States
New York Shipbuilding Company
Delaware Iver
Jenn Sommers
Congresman Ung “Mex
Government observer urges troops for West Virginia coal fields
A government observer calls on the War Department to deploy troops immediately and recommends martial law in West Virginia coal regions. Police report: Policeman Patrick Burns dies of heart disease while taking accident information at the Third precinct station.
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WAR Department
West Virginia
Third Precinct
Patrick Burns
Hurd Avenue
John McGirr
Lawyers Flay Judge Landis Verdict Unqualified
Senator J H Lewis urged a federal judge hearing over Kenesaw Mountain Landis who faced accusations of private employment while serving on the bench. The American Bar Association adopted a resolution condemning Landis without a full hearing, amid debate led by former Senator Lewis and ABA leader Hamilton Carson.
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Association
Hamilton
Carson
Philadelphia
Memorials and Funeral Plans After City Officer’s Sudden Death
United Irish societies map a September 11 picnic at Forest Grove for Division No 1 AOH. Funeral services for Captain Jeremiah Murphy are set for Monday at St Patrick's Church with burial at St Michael's Cemetery. Detective work notes honor to Burns who died at the Third Precinct after assisting at a roadway accident on Fairfield Avenue.
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United Irish Societies
Divison No. 1
Forest Grove
Division No. 1
Jeremiah ‘Murphy
Whondeefish Freedom
Walsh
Kirridley
Burns
Knights of Columbus
Uné
Thomas Burns
St. Patrick's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Fairfield Avenue
John Ryan
Ryan
J. D. Walsh
McGirr
Master Barbers Cut Prices Prompting Possible Strike
A Bridgeport barbers' association pushed a new 4 point price scale lowering haircuts from 50 to 40 cents and shaves from 35 to 20 cents effective Monday September 3. Shops in the city under the association will adopt the scale. Advertisements seek journeymen to fill chairs. Journeymen meet at Fairfield Avenue rooms to discuss a potential wholesale walkout.
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Barbers’ ‘Association of Bridgeport
Sheven
Masters’ Association
Fairfield Avenue
Trolleys Crowded as Jitneys Quit
Manager J G Potter said within an hour of the federal court denial of an injunction the city added 35 extra trolley cars. He noted patronage rose about 20 percent after jitneys were taken off the streets and service on suburban lines was augmented with extra cars and higher speeds. Connecticut company now operates more cars than in the past two years.
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J. G. Potter
Federal
Connecticut Company
Traction Company
Servce
Connecticut
Potter
Most of 6 Shiploads of Aliens to Be Admitted
Preliminary checks on 2500 passengers from six ships abroad New York port show over 200 may be barred or sent back due to immigration restrictions. Officials say the number could drop after further examinations many may gain former residence status or be adjusted within the quota. Most on the restricted lists are Greeks and Turks with final counts due in days.
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New York
West Virginia Coal Disturbance Triggers Federal Troop Dispatch
Reports indicate quiet but decision deferred on intervention as General Bandholtz telegrams Washington calling for federal troops. Officials awaiting full briefing, with three regiments and Air Service units prepped to move from Camps Sherman, Orio, and DLl in New Jersey if order is given.
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Charleston
W. Va
H.ry Bandholtz
War Department
Washington
West Virginia
H. P. Bandholts
Bandholtz
Weeks
Harding
Waa
Bondholtz
Cers
War
Sherman
Orio
Dli
New Jersey
Eighty-eighth Light
The
Air Service
Repeal of Bus Law Sought in Bridgeport Jitney Debate
Bridgeport jitney men push repeal of the bus law and urge a special state session. Mayor Wilson to address a Seaside Park mass meeting, while Bridgeport Republican leaders plan a Stratfield hotel gathering to hear Kilpatrick. Court action looms as jitney drivers press for temporary operation under a club plan.
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Seaside Park
Kilpatrick
CIA
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Astronomical Society Elects Its Officers
The American Astronomical Society closed its twenty sixth annual meeting in Mipdtown with business sessions at Wesleyan University. Elected officers include Vice President Professor Joanna Miller Swarthmore College Lecy Professor Toe Stebbins University of Tlingis Treasurer Dr Benjamin Ross Dudley Observatory Albany NY and Professor Frank Schlesinger of Yale president of the society.
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Mipdubtown
American Astronomical Society
Wesleyan Universty
Johnna Miller
Swarthmore College
Lec'y
Toe Stebbins
University of Tingis
Benjamin Ross
Dudley Observatory
Albany
Frank’ Schiesinger
Yate
Sompers Pleads For Impartial Inquiry In West Virginia
Samuel Gompers denounced violence in West Virginia and demanded an impartial inquiry. He accused mine owners of autocratic greed and a private army of killers, protesting the mine owners’ refusal to accept the United States Coal Commission award.
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Washington
West Virginia
Samueal Gompers
West Virgina
United States Coal Commission
Hearts Balm Suit Targets Husband Father in Law
Helen Elizabeth Mller sues her husband’s mother Florence Miler of Stamford for 25000 dollars alleging an attention of affections case. Filed in Superior Court the complaint claims the defendant exerted influence and malice to alienate the husband Robert C iter from the plaintiff since their April 7, 1915 marriage, noting they have a three year old son. The suit asserts persistent misrepresentations threats and coercion intended to separate the couple.
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Helen Elizabeth Mller
Florence Miler
Stamford
Robert C Iter
Trppert Cromwell
Se Sound
Robert Milter
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