Deathbed charge shocks army ranks over Hart plot
Major General Harry L. Rogers, dying in Philadelphia, accuses Major General William B. Hart of maliciously blocking his reappointment as quartermaster general. Rogers, once Pershing’s protégé, alleges Hart plotted to seize the post while serving at the Brooklyn base from 1921 to 1922. Conviction could mean dismissal from the army.
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Philadelphia
Harry L. Rogers
Army
War Department
William B. Hart
Rogers
John 3. Pershing
Quartermaster Corps
American Expeditionary Forces
France
Hart
Brooklyn
Legion of Honor
Court martial likely for Col Mitshell in Washington
Washington authorities indicate court martial for Col Mitshell of the Army Air Service is virtually certain to be ordered in Washington rather than San Antonio. Officials say ground for trial exists and a formal location decision favors Washington to be fair to Mitshell and the War Department. A ruling on documents related to disciplinary steps is awaited, with a possible week more before a court martial can be convened here.
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Mitshell
Army Air Service
San Antonio
Texas
Department
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Hell
War
Navy
Colches
Dasis Ok
Army
Coolidge
Mitchell
Kellogg
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Ma Ferguson
Abe Rath
Siki
Mussolini
Jes
Testa
Curiana
Morse Declines and Fades After Paralysis Stroke
New York September 17 AP report says financier and shipbuilder Charles W. Morse has paralysis spreading through his right leg and arm. Though conscious and able to speak, he cannot be understood. His son Harry says there may be years or weeks left, while Mrs Morse believes he is better today. Morse suffered a stroke in March and went to Maine for a rest before his condition worsened.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Morse
Harry PF. Morse
Gath
Maine
Schools Targeted in GOP Fund Drive Letter
Teachers in public schools received letters from the Republican Town committee soliciting contributions for the mayoral campaign. The notices, sent to both Republican and Democratic affiliated staff, urge support with checks payable to George S. Hill, treasurer, and claim funds will be used prudently. Superintendent Reed has insisted schools stay separate from politics, while Board President Havens has previously said politics in schools prompts his withdrawal.
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Board of Education
Democratic Party
H Havens
Elmer H. Havens
Reed
Republican Town c Committee
Republicarty
George S. Hill
Liberty Building
City
Stamford Mayor Feels Rum Inquiry Threatens City Officials
Prosecutor Max Spelke says Mayor John F Keating fears an inquiry into liquor custody at Stamford Town Hall. The dispute centers on $30,000 worth of liquor stored in the police cellar and management by officers blamed for meddling in politics as inventory work is stalled by police and fire department events.
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Max Spelke
John F Keating
Harold Cole
George Murphy
Spelke
W. E. McMahon
Henry Nevins
Police Department
Fire Department
James Heffernan
Heffernan
State
Fairfield County
William Sidorak
Bridgeport
Westport
Southport Yacht Club
Page & Milford Chamber of Commerce Committee
Walfield Masonic
R. H. Hunter
Stratford
Darien
Storrs
Hartford
Connecticut River
West Haven
Stamford Mayon
Sigwer
Murder Victim's Wife Arrested in Hal lam Street Killing
Mary Fedora alias Mary Kolanski, who claimed to be Michael Fedora's wife, was arrested at 19 Hallam Street on liquor law violations. Confessed murderer Charlie Nierkiewlca will testify in City Court that liquor bought at her home led to the intoxication the night of the death. Fedora held on $200 bond.
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Mary Fedora
Mary Kolanski
Michael Fedora
Hallam Street
Charlie Nierkiewlca
Fedora Ia
Students mix up Ferguson Ruth Mussolini in current history test
New York AP report notes Texas Governor Ma Ferguson is misidentified as Mexico's president and Babe Ruth by American students. The Review of Reviews survey of 1,680 learners shows a 43 percent overall score, with wide gaps across rural and urban schools and a senior high reporting only 14 percent correct.
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New York
Ma Ferguson
Texas
Mexico
Babe Ruth
Washington
Mussolini
Cooldge
Raphy
Italy
Pacific Ocean
United States
Japan
Hartford Flyer Killed in Seaplane Crash on Connecticut River
Harry M. Ludwig, 30, of Hartford, was killed when his seaplane fell into the Connecticut River near Chester while en route from Branford. A search found Ludwig’s body in the cockpit with a crushed skull. initial reports said a passenger may have been aboard, but none was found. Witnesses noted the craft dipped low before nose diving into the water.
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Conn
Harry M. Ludwig
North Beacon Street
Hartford
Connecticut River
Harry Bond
Branford
Alana
Conories
Ludwig
George Holmes
Bridgeport’s Harbor Key to City’s Future, Crosby States
Robert Crosby of the Chamber of Commerce told Kiwanis Club that Bridgeport’s growth hinges on developing harbor transportation. He said the city’s future is tied to trade from the harbor and urged leveraging coastal advantages amid wartime shifts.
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Bridgeport
Robert Crosby
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Stratfield
United States
New Tongland
Methodist Scorns Day Law Report
Dr. Clarence True Wilson of Washington, general secretary of the Methodist temperance board, questioned the authority of a prohibition report issued under the Federal Council of Churches. He said he knew nothing of its preparation and warned the writer may be linked to opposition groups. The report says prohibition faces a supreme test and questions the final outcome.
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His
Clarence True Wilson
Washington
Board of Emperance
Methodist Church of America
Tod
Federal Council of Churches
Wilson
Central Hnois Methodist Conference
Federal Council Churches
Federal Council
National Association
Injured Pawling Man Dies at Danbury Hospital
Ralph Biere twenty one of Pawling New York died in Danbury Hospital Thursday night from a fractured skull. He was injured Tuesday when he was thrown from a motorcycle between Danbury and Pawling. Biere worked at a dairy farm in Pawling.
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Danbury
Ralph Biere
Pawling
Here
Biere
Democrats Endorse Cullinan For Mayoralty In Eight District Meet
Attorney Thomas M. Cullinan won unanimous endorsement 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. The bid marks Cullinan’s first formal party endorsement. A committee was formed to advance his candidacy and canvass enrollment for a forthcoming primary. Alderman William E. Hogan is slated as a speaker at tonight’s Sixth District session.
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Thomas M. Cullinan
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 preview
The Sunday Post previews new features and departments including Answers a reader query column. It lists humorists George Ade Ring Lardner Wil Rogers Montague Glass Stephen Leacock and Endicott the Mud Hen as contributors with additional notes on Storm King Mountain Florida land boom and a 19000 mile motor trip by Harrison G Streeter.
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Henry
Martha
Mud Hens
Endicott
Ring Lardner
Wil Rogers
Montague Glass
Stephen Leacock
Prohibition Enforcment Criticized in Federal Review
The Federal Council of Churches report criticizes the Prohibition Bureau for weak leadership and underfunding. It blames Secretary Mellon for delays and notes Wilson and Harding discouraged enforcement efforts while Treasury officials drifted toward hands off policies.
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Research and Educational Department
Federal Council of Churches
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Prohibition Unit
Justice Department
Metlon
Congress
Presdent Wilson
Harding
Treasury
Secretaryaelson
Friends of Prohibition
New Year Services At Hebrew Churches
Eight Hebrew churches in the city hold services tonight for Rosh Hashanah observance. Orthodox Jewry starts at sundown and continues through Sunday. Yom Kippur begins September 27 and ends the following day. The Hebrew year is 5686.
Black Rock bank new charter granted for Bridgeport area
The Connecticut Banking Commission granted a charter to the Black Rock bank of Bridgeport after prior denial. The second hearing July 21 backed the project despite opposition from West Side bank officials and local trust companies. Capital will be 110000 with a 25000 surplus, location to be decided at a future organizational meeting.
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State Banking Commission
Black Rock Bank of
Bridgeport
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West Side Bank
Black Rock
Bridgeport Trust Company
Fairfield Trust Company
Fairfield
John B. Byrne
Frederick M. Salmon
Anson T. McCook
Ernest E. Rogers
Captain McCook
Ralph Bb. McEldowney
Keering
Black Rock Bank
Organi
Hartford Manager Refuses to Play After Close Waterbury Decision
Hartford manager Paddy O Connor refused to field for the eighth inning after a seventh inning near call by umpire Joe Barnett in a doubleheader with Waterbury. Waterbury had five runs in the seventh, Hartford four, leading to a forfeited second game and Waterbury inching toward the Eastern League pennant amid protest over unofficial balls and league rules fines.
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Waterbury
Hartford
Joe Barnett
Paddy O'Connor
Brasscos
Clu
O'Connor
Dan O'Neil
Jim Clarkin
Jay
Bridgeport
Pittsfield
van Alstyne
New Haven
Worcester
Springfield
Wilber
Hall
Artoltage
Miss Chapman
Big Four of America
Trout
Sox
Senators
Tigers
Yanks
Red Sox
Pirates
Braves
Reds
Phileas
Black Rock Bank Charter Sparks Bridgeport Opening
Bridgeport reports the Black Rock bank has secured its charter and will open soon. The city page notes political endorsements in the Eighth District and local council opposition to insurgent moves tied to harbor improvements.
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Bridgeport
Black Rock Bank
Cullin
Socialist Teader
Republican Club
Crosby
Chamber of eCommerce
Kiwanis Club
Reed
Fitch Sisters
Body of Insane Man Found Near Woodacres Sanatorium
The body of George Adams forty of Shelton was found hanging from a tree limb about a mile from Cheshire three weeks after he disappeared from Woodacres sanatorium. Medical examiner Dr N Denison ruled it a suicide on the day he left Woodacres. Adams had been at Woodacres six weeks seeking treatment for a nervous disorder. He leaves a wife and family.
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Cheshire
George Adams
Shelton
Woodacres
N. Denison
Adams
Dietendorf
New Haven
Police piece together murder of Henry B. Johnson in New Haven
Police collect statements from volunteers about Henry B. Johnson whose body was found in Allingtown on September 3. They withhold details about Edward J. Buckley’s role the night of the murder. A letter to Joseph Mack’s family claims he disposed of Johnson but denies involvement.
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New Haven
Henry B. Johnson
Allingtown
Edward J. Buckley
Congress Avenue
Joseph Mack
New York
Johnson
Roraback Heads North for Fishing Trip
Hartford sept 17 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 official travel noted by AP.
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Henry Roraback
Republican State Central Committee
John B. Byrne
Frank ‘. Putney
Nova Scotia
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