Voters organize in Bridgeport to battle machine politics
About 150 Republicans and several women formed the Republican Voters League of Bridgeport with A W Burritt as president to push for businesslike city government. George M Eames urged action against professional politicians and described high taxes, debt, and a $7.644 million current year budget as proof. The group aims to elect delegates favoring economical, honest city management and lower taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratheld
Republican Voters League of
Bridgeport
A. W. Burritt
John S. Pullman
T. WH. Cutting
Secng
John G.shwyartz
Andrew MM. Cooper
Treasurier
Burritt
Eames
Republcen
Delemstar
Leebus Shell
League
Brideceport
Agres
Etglains
Samia
Australia Repatriates Former Service Men Melbourne
The report outlines Australia repatriating former service personnel. It notes many have returned and been settled on land. The federal government plans to raise funds through a national internal loan to extend repatriation programs and support services.
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Australia
Melbourne
Sepik Hy Auswaliy
Bridgeport Bus Dispute Sees Police Stand Firm Against Jitneys
Bridgeport officials clash over operation of jitney buses after a city court arrest. Superintendent Flanagan refuses to permit buses to run despite mayoral discussions, citing law and prior convictions. A Public Utilities permit violation leads to a $1 fine for a jitney operator as legal appeals loom.
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Bridgeport
Yesteray
Patrick J. Flanagan
Bridgeport Run Association
Dbyssep
Hilpatrick
Bridgport Bus Association
Tianafan Esid
Wilson
Finnegan
Arthur M. Comley
Jacob Shirwind
Myrtle Avenue
Kilpatrick
Bridgeport Bus Association
Mtp
Flanagan
Court of Gammon Pleas
Superior Court
Extra Train Service for Holiday Rush
The New York New Haven and Hartford will run extra trains and sections to accommodate holiday travel. Heavy demand is expected from travelers taking the three day weekend and summer vacationists returning as resorts close after the holiday. An extra afternoon train departs Near Taven at 4 00 and arrives in Myringemort at 4 30 with connections to New York later. Some trains will not operate on Sunday and Monday. check timetables.
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New York
New Haven
Hartford
Imany
Taven
Myringemort
Hastern Glyndcuttre
Monénayment
Cabinet to discuss Irish note in Inverness meeting
London delays sending notices for a cabinet gathering at Inverness next Wednesday. Lloyd George will preside as Sinn Fein signals willingness to resume negotiations under conditions Westminister must address. May McSwiney, back from New York, in London with unconfirmed report on dominion role.
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Lloyd George
Scotland
George
London
Bent
Hmimediate
Inverness
Withesdar
Lloyd-George
Valera
Beotland
BUE
Troyé-George
Miss May McSwiney
Bublin
New York
Tn London
Dominion
Lid
Wis
Moyghind
Treland
Tayi Sverigy
Tne Fey
Resignation rumors sweep Washington cabinet
Washington rumor mill heats as reports spread of impending resignations by key figures including Secretary Mellon and Secretary Hoover. Officials deny party-backed schemes and stress no real Cabinet discord exists, while some press sources point to tax program tensions as a possible trigger.
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Washington
Ont
Whehington
Clairman Lasker
Shipping Board
Mctl
Mellon
Congress
White House
Treasury
House
Hoover
Temperature Reaches Near Record on Unofficial Tube Thermometer
A dated weather note describes a day of extreme heat with a tube thermometer showing near record highs. The reading peaks around mid afternoon, slipping to about ninety something by evening as officials forecast hotter conditions. The report mentions New York setting a September heat record, with temperatures around 90 degrees.
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St. Lot
Ty Derene
New York
Censorship of Ballroom Dancing Sparks National Debate
New York on September 2 reports Gov ernment control of ballroom dancing may be established nationwide. A censorship board could register and ban movements like the toddle and jazz inspired dances, per Re W Viayg, president of the American Society of Dancing Teachers. He argues modernization has degraded dancing and warns of government takeover to prevent further degeneration. He notes Jazz influence has spread to elite venues and homes, threatening public propriety.
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New York
Exis
Re W. Vigay
American Society of Dancing Teachers
Vieaxy
Hne
West Point
Hamers
Brod
Leve
Dencers
Alan
Tilden Beats Jap Rival In Tennis Meet
New York reports a dramatic Davis Cup opener where William Tilden Jr. rallied from two sets down to defeat Zenza Shimidzu five sets 5-7 4-6 7-4 6-2 6-2. Johnston earlier defeated Kumagas, setting up tomorrow’s matches including Williams and McWoeh in doubles.
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Tilden
New York
Pennia Clu Todey
Tilder
William M. Johnston
Kumagse
Shimidzu
Totnston
Kumagzae
Jitxisy Hearing Date Delays City Jitney Licenses
Late today the Public Utilities Commission will tell Mayor Clif ford B Wilson whether to grant a rehearing on the citys application for jitney licenses above the original 72. Mayor Wilson urged the action due to congested local transportation conditions in a lengthy discussion with Chairman Richard T Higgins.
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Public Teilities Commission
Clifford B. Wilson
Wilson
Richard T. Higginstony
Hig- Eaten
U.S. Troops Reach Mine War District in West Virginia
Federal troops arrived in West Virginia to quell unrest in the mining counties. About 3,100 soldiers were dispatched to the St Albans region with another 2,090 in reserve, plus aircraft. Army units from Camp Sherman, Camp Dix, and Camp Kinex set to enforce martial law under General Bandholtz with Weeks approving the action aimed at restoring order and protecting civil authorities.
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Weeks
Charleston
W.va
West Virginia
St. Albans
Ohio
Fifth Corps
Camp Dix
New Jersey
Stanley H E. Tord
War ‘Department
Star
Boone
Logan Counties
Washington
War Department
Ment
Harding
Dowell
Atinge
Logan
Kanawha
Bandholtz
Bendholtz
Philip Murray
United Mint Workers
Miners Demand End to Guard and Baldwin-Felts Action
In West Virginia, miners and union leaders blasted the Baldwin-Felts mine guards as violence rose in disturbed districts. Philip Murray urged withdrawal of guards and troops, arguing federal intervention could restore order while condemning state officials for not addressing killings and assaults in the Sharples area.
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Chiarleston
W. Va
Philip Murray
International
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
Nine Guards
BalibvinFelts
Beiring
Baldwin-Felts
Badhoeltz
Keeney
Nuite
Stake Congralquory
Legan Councrépt
Sharples
Comimmentty
Wallad Mine Workers of America
Disrobing Incidents Prompt Police Stop on Street
A homeless youth identified as Samuel Crack, 0 years old, was found disrobing on a street near a billboard in Yellow Mill Ridge yesterday. Neighbors summoned police after seeing a cooling breeze on front porches and discovering clothing strewn in the rear. The subject was detained and taken to a police cell on a vagrean charge.
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Samuel Crack
Stoclnes
Guack Ditigantly Prersuin: Vlualye
Tim
Trosater
Weather and local notes from Solitherd area
A blotchy weather update mentions possible afternoon and evening thunderstorms on Saturday with some sun, and a general temperature pattern. The report names places and local terms, noting tides, temperatures, and a low water period early morning.
Argentina in Controversy on Irish Issue
Buenos Aires reports stir over posters in Spanish calling on Argentinians to aid Irish independence. British condemnation followed by Argentine organizers and Sinn Fein sympathizers amid tense mood as notes from London dispute negotiations.
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Argentina
Buenos Aires
Sinn Fein
Colantesn
London
Murther
Iriah
Wiiwalna
Steyeghester
Germany in uproar over censorship and split
Berlin report details drastic press censorship under the Wirth government with the Berlin Lokal-Anzeiger suspended for two weeks over an editorial reprint. The move sparks protests from Berliner Tageblatt and others as Bavarian Prussian tensions widen. Observers warn of a growing clash between socialism and nationalism amid internal political strife. A cabinet session was convened to discuss the crisis.
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Berlin
Wirth
Verhoten
Aisa
Wilhelm
Lokal- Anzeiger
Germany
Munieh
Freiheit
Lokal- Angzeizer
Berliner Tageblatt
Bavaris
Prussia
North Germ Gazette
Tion
Ganger
America
Reichstag
Schopefitn
Rararuheles
Dresel Seen as Likely Next U S Envoy to Berlin
President Harding and Secretary of State indicate strong approval of Loring Dresel's work in Berlin. Dresel, a Boston-born independent, has served as American Commissioner at Berlin since the early days of the Weimar era, with a potential appointment awaiting Senate ratification.
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Loring Dresel
Berlin
Hington
Harding
Himehos
Dresel
Senate
Roston Tatryer
Germany
Mir. Dyesel
Secre
Bluebeard Wife Played For Judge at Schubert Theatre
A forenoon performance of Five Eighth Wife with Ina Claire starred before Judge John R Booth in the theatre court to decide if an injunction should block Chief Philip Smirk from shutting down the show over claims of alleged indecency.
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Ina Claire
Tohn R. Booth
Philig Smirk
More Examinations for Postmasterships
Washington The Civil Service Commission holds examinations on September 30 to fill postmaster positions with salaries from 2300 to 5500 dollars annually. The program names Akuatird Crit and lists varied pay scales across regions.
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Washington
Cie
Serevlee Commission
Nypointewnt
Akuatird Crit
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