Deathbed charges shake U.S. Army leadership clash
From a Philadelphia sickbed General Harry L. Rogers accuses General William B. Hart of maliciously plotting to block Rogers’s reappointment as quartermaster general and secure his own post. The claim, if proven, argues conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman under War Article 95, with dismissal as possible penalty. General Rogers, a Pershing protege and former QMG, details the alleged scheme during 1921–1922 at the Brooklyn base.
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France
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Legion of Honor
Court martial likely for Col Mitshell in Washington
Washington officials expect court martial proceedings for Col Mitshell of the Army Air Service. Location decision favors Washington over San Antonio to balance interests of the War and Navy departments. Formal charges and procedural documents are pending, with a possible delay before the court convenes.
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Morse Declines Further After Paralysis Strike
New York news reports financier and ship builder Charles W. Morse has paralyzed right leg and arm. He remains conscious but unable to communicate clearly as his condition slowly worsens. His son Harry Morse cites possible long decline while Mrs. Morse hopes for improvement. Morse had suffered a stroke in March and was taken to Maine for rest.
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Harry PF. Morse
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Maine
Teachers Pressed For Campaign Gifts by GOP Committee
Letters in the city schools request contributions to the Republican mayoralty campaign. Superintendent Reed opposes political use of schools while board president Havens previously disavowed politics in the system. The form letter asks teachers and other public workers to donate to George S. Hill, treasurer, Republican Town Committee, Room 498 Liberty Building.
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Republican Town c Committee
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Stamford Mayor Feared Rum Inquiry Says Prosecutor
Prosecuting Attorney Max Spelke accuses Mayor John F Keating of fearing an inquiry into liquor custody at Stamford town hall. He describes police as a rudderless force and notes disputes over inventory of $30,000 worth of liquor stored in the cellar.
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John F Keating
Harold Cole
George Murphy
Spelke
W. E. McMahon
Henry Nevins
Police Department
Fire Department
Murder Victim’s Wife Is Arrested In Liquor Case
Mrs. Mary Fedora alias Mary Kolanski, claiming to be Michael Fedora’s wife, stabbed him last Saturday at 19 Hallam Street. She was arrested yesterday on liquor law violations as Charlie Nierkiewlca, the confessed killer, prepares to testify in City Court. Bond set at $200.
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Mary Kolanski
Michael Fedora
Hallam Street
Charlie Nierkiewlca
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Students Confuse Ma Ferguson with Babe Ruth
New York dispatch reports American students misidentify public figures and places in current history tests. The survey of 1,680 students across rural urban and metropolitan areas shows low accuracy, with 11 percent failing to recognize President Coolidge and many misplacing Muscle Shoals and other facts.
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Hartford Flyer Killed in Seaplane Crash Over Connecticut River
Hartford pilot Harry M. Ludwig 30 was killed when his seaplane plunged into the Connecticut River near Hartford on a trip from Branford. Initial reports suggested a passenger might have been aboard, but wreckage revealed only Ludwig. Witnesses described a nose dive as the craft approached the water and attempts to reach the crash site.
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Harbor at heart of Bridgeport’s growth says Crosby
Robert Crosby, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, told Kiwanis Club that Bridgeport’s expansion hinges on its harbor. He argued the city must develop transportation to pace harbor trade, warning that war-driven industry moves would favor coastal cities with strong freight links.
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Methodist scorns day law report clash over prohibition text
Dr. Clarence True Wilson of Washington, general secretary of the Methodist board on temperance, questioned the federal council of churches report on prohibition. He said he knew nothing of its preparation and implied the article writer may not be connected to the National Association Opposed to Prohibition. The report warns prohibition faces a supreme test and hints at an uncertain outcome.
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Injured Pawling Man Dies at Danbury Hospital
Ralph Biere twenty one of Pawling New York died at Danbury Hospital Thursday night from a fractured skull after being thrown from a motorcycle between Danbury and Pawling Tuesday. He worked at a dairy farm in Pawling.
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Democrats Endorse Cullinan For Mayoralty In Eighth District
Attorney Thomas M. Cullinan was endorsed unanimously for the Democratic mayoralty nomination at a joint meeting of the Eighth District Democratic Men's and Women's clubs. He is to be endorsed tonight by the First and Sixth District clubs. A three member committee was formed to present his name at a September 21 special meeting.
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Cullinan
Russell Neary
Thomas P. Poberty
Bessie Kelly
James Casey
Anna Plunkett
Margaret Ludington
Grace Miller
Sixth District
Democratic Club
Features in the Next Sunday Post Highlights New Departments
The Sunday Post previews features for the forthcoming issue. It mentions a new information department answering reader questions and a humor section with stories from Ade Ring Lardner Wil Rogers and other noted humorists. It also notes travel pieces on Florida land swindles Storm King Mountain and a 10 000 mile motor trip from Bridgeport to Santa Fe.
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George Ade Wil
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Martha
Mud Hens
Endicott
Ring Lardner
Wil Rogers
Montague Glass
Stephen Leacock
Prohibition Enforce ment Criticizes Leadership and Policy
A Federal Council of Churches report harshly criticizes the prohibition enforcement regime under the Bureau of Internal Revenue. It cites underfunding low morale and political patronage, notes Wilson and Harding shifts, and says Secretary Metlson has failed to energize the effort.
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New Year Services At Hebrew Church Tonight
The eight Hebrew churches of the city hold services tonight for Jewish New Year observance. Orthodox Jewry begins at sundown and continues through Sunday. Rosh Hashanah is observed, with Yom Kippur starting Sept. 27 and lasting until the following day. The Hebrew year 5686 begins.
Black Rock Bank Wins Charter In Bridgeport
The Connecticut Banking Commission granted a charter to the Black Rock bank of Bridgeport after previously denying it. The unanimous decision follows a argued opposition from West Side bank and local trust companies, with support from Black Rock and Fairfield business leaders. The bank will start with 110000 capital and 25000 surplus, location pending and organization proceeding.
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Keering
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Hartford Manager Refuses to Play After Close Waterbury Decision
Waterbury was handed the Eastern League pennant as Hartford forfeited the second game of a double header. Umpire Joe Barnett’s seventh inning call sparked Paddy O’Connor to refuse fielding for the eighth. Waterbury led 5-4 in the seventh. the first game had been won by Waterbury and the second was forfeited. Hartford protested alleging unofficial balls and rule penalties, with potential suspensions and fines discussed.
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Bridgeport Bank Wins Charter and Set to Open
In Bridgeport Black Rock bank secures state charter and will open soon news notes. Democrats endorse Cullinan in Eighth District with others to act tonight, city harbor plans tied to expansion, and Fitch sisters estate valued over $500 000. Also Croatia judges report cash deposits over 25,00.
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Black Rock Bank
Cullin
Socialist Teader
Republican Club
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Chamber of eCommerce
Kiwanis Club
Reed
Fitch Sisters
Body of Insane Found Dead by Own Action
George Adams forty of Shelton was found dead by hanging near Cheshire after disappearing from Woodacres sanatorium three weeks earlier. Medical examiner Dr N Denison said Adams hanged himself the day he left the asylum. Decomposed remains discovered by a government worker while searching for gypsy moths. Adams left behind a wife and family.
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George Adams
Shelton
Woodacres
N. Denison
Adams
Dietendorf
New Haven
Police uncover details in Henry B. Johnson case
New Haven police piece together reports from volunteer informants about Henry B. Johnson whose body was found in Allingtown on September 3. They withhold conclusions on Edward J. Buckley’s role while a letter to Joseph Mack’s family admits disposing of Johnson but denies involvement.
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Allingtown
Edward J. Buckley
Congress Avenue
Joseph Mack
New York
Johnson
Roraback Heads North for Two-Week Nova Scotia Fishing Trip
Hartford dispatch reports Henry Roraback chairman of the Republican State Central committee State Bank Commissioner John B Byrne and Prohibition Director Frank Putney left Thursday for a two weeks fishing trip to Nova Scotia with plans to return by late September.
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Henry Roraback
Republican State Central Committee
John B. Byrne
Frank ‘. Putney
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