Peck Eliminated as Probate Judge Candidate in Stratford
In Stratford on September 20, former judge Charles H Peck was eliminated in the probate judge race as the primaries tallied. Joan Smith led with 760 votes, incumbent Charles H Welles had 397, and Peck received 359 as Smith and Welles remain on the November ticket. About one fourth of registered voters participated, with endorsements noted for the People's General Committee and Town Manager supporters.
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Stratford
Charles H. Peck
Provate
Peck
Joan Smith
People’s General Committee
Probata
Charles H.welles
Attorney Smith
Judge Welles
R. H. Hunter
Old Guard
Hoten B. Lewis
Charles E. (Shang
Wheeler
Wetec
Justice of the Peace
Girl Whirled to Death in Shatting
In Newton New Jersey Beasie Cook of Hamburg was fatally injured when a machine at a wax and paper basement plant gripped her belt shaft and swung her around at 600 revolutions per minute. She sustained massive fractures and internal injuries and died five hours later at Franklin Hospital.
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Newton
Beasie Cook
Hamburg
N. J
Man Wax and Paper Basehment Company
Aha
Franklin
Democrats to give women full share on councils
Hartford Sept 14 Democrats plan to allot women seats on councils at the convention. The State Central Committee will gain 70 members, equal to the Republican body, with Fairfield County securing a place on the ticket. Treasurers and comptrollers remain undecided with names like Johnny Williams and William Kirk discussed for treasurer.
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Hartford
Bertford
Democratic
Savin Roel
New Have
Democratic ‘State Central Committee
Republican Committee
Lagai
Falrteig
Johnny Willams
Sity
Bridgeport
William Kirk
Board of Apportionment
Wspiust
Robert D. Goddard
Park Avenir
Gridgenort Trust
David
Piez Gerald
New Haven
William EB
Thor
Bartlett halts transferring of PO department
Washington reports that Bartlett and Spilman halted the planned transfer of the Central Accounting and Repository Office from Bridgeport to New Haven. A letter warning Greene about the October 1 move was drafted before a review prompted by Congressman Merritt and Postmaster Greene. An inspection is ordered with a full report due by September 28, with potential orders to proceed or rescind by October 1.
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Washington
AgzSexno
Bridgapors
Ante Cer Gri
la Posiass
Greene
Bridgenorte
New Tayen
Merritt
Spilman
Bridgeport
Central Accounting Office
Bartlett
General Accounting Office
New Haven
Uncle Dan Colwell Dies in New Haven
Dan Colwell longtime Knights of Columbus incorporator and affectionately known as Uncle Dan died at his New Haven home. He served as supreme secretary for 27 years and was 19? at his death in September.
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Dan
Colwell
New Haven
Dantel Clolwell
Knights of Columbus
Yuan
Highth
Jake Stahl Dies of Heart Disease in Los Angeles
Jake Stahl, noted athlete and former baseball manager, died of heart disease in Los Angeles. A Chicago banker and former University of Illinois athlete, Stahl starred in football and baseball at the University of Illinois from 1890 to 1893 and later held major league roles with the Washington, Chicago, and Boston clubs, contributing to the 1912 World Series victory.
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Chicago
Garland Jake Stahl
Washington Park National Bank of Chicago
University of TiHinuia
Los Angeles
Stahl
University of Itfieals
Elkhart
Til
Coliege
Kaustick Gaseball
Frank Selte
Chicago Nationals
Boston Americans
Washington Club
Weshington
Chicago Americans
Hhe Choos
Inndiana University
In & Trae
New York Americans
Boston American Club
New York Nationals
Tariff measure passed in Senate 1922 debate
The Senate approved a broad tariff bill giving the President authority to adjust customs duties. Passage sets the measure for the President to sign, with estimates of about 400 million dollars in annual revenue from sugar, raw wool, tobacco, and related items.
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Aghuris
Wisi
Fletcher
Gillas
Jimerison
Dettin
Hitchcock
King
Meellar
Myers
Reed
Missouri
Robinson
Sheppure
Shielda
Simmons
Smith
Stanley
Seunson
Trammell
Underwood
Wralshot
Massachusetts
Wiliams
Kendrick
Damocnat
Wyoming
Wortis
Nebraska
Abwensen
Democracs Ft Wag
Word
Torland
Anoption
Treasury
Joseph
McCoy
New York Central Reaches Shopmen Settlement
New York Central officials announced that a new wage agreement had been reached with the shopmen union across the system. About 10,990 miles of track and related operations are covered. Workers return to duty within 60 days if job openings can be found. the accord affects the entire railroad network and ends a period of work stoppage.
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New York
Asnocated Press
New York Central
Conference May Be Summoned On Turkish Problem
Paris dispatch reports a Likely call for two peace conferences to settle the Turkish issue. French officials see it as the meeting’s chief outcome with Britain ready to shift stance on straits and Asia Minor. Curzon’s Paris visit signals conciliatory mood while France, Italy, and Britain pursue accord and free passage through the Straits.
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Sen
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Whitt
Toreign
Lord Cui
France
Count Sforza
Wnrae
Wmieh
Ovedwis
Great Britain
Straits
Urke Sn
Asia Minor
Ant Tord Curzon Gomex
Parla
Italy
Constantinople
Thrace
Milford Janitor injured in post road collision
A Milford janitor at Water Reach School on Pritchard Road, Walnin Beach, aged seven? was injured when a Ford touring car driven by Ernest Cappen of Grove at Rest and a Mack fruit truck collided on the Milford Free Post Road. Cappen escaped with minor bruises. the car was demolished. Pumps of 68 Reilfeld Street New Haven was arrested for reckless driving and released on his recognizance for Town Court Saturday morning.
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Milford
FE Jas Ge Pritenaia
Wate Reach
Pritchard Road
Walnin Beach
Les
Post Road
Ernest Coppen
Grove At Rest
Myrtle Beach
Anil Go -Hige
Thorans
Reilfeld Street
New Haven
Cappen
Pritcharé
Pumpi
Questioning of Hall's Widow Deferred in New Jersey Double Murder
The Hall case deepens as the pistol used to kill Rev. Howard Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Reinhardt Bulls is found near an abandoned farm. Investigators in Middlesex and Somerset counties pursue ownership leads while authorities prepare to question Mrs. Hall and her brother, amid rumors of a staged crime and a possible arrest soon.
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N. J
Howard Hall
St. John
Bleanor Reinhardt Bulls
Middiesws
Somerset
Somerymerset
el Jase
David
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Mils
Hogsband
James Mills
Charience
Taotin
Mills
Hall
Staten
Willie
Milly
Solmerset
Philipps
Mikinight
Milix
Philips
President Harding Vetoes World War Adjusted Compensation Plan
President Harding returns the bill to provide adjusted compensation for World War veterans without approval. He cautions it creates a dangerous precedent by promising a future treasury obligation, estimates the cost at about 4.9 billion, and argues no funds are provided. He urges Congress to pursue a fiscally restrained approach and tax-based funding if any payment is made.
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House of Representas
H. Tt. Spyth
United
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Cannés
Givinis
Congress
Treasury
de Siltons
Theraig Ng
Republic
House
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Buch
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Harding
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Coom
Sithout
Bank Sud
Ris
Veterass
Presidiur Dactaral
Harding Vetos Soldier Bonus Bill Prompting Debate
President Harding vetoed the soldier bonus measure citing financing failures and risk to national credit. He argued the plan would divert funds from reducing government costs and set a dangerous precedent. The veto triggered immediate House consideration and Senate action expected soon.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Senate
House
Five Men Arrested in Cheshire Prohibition Raid
Five men were arrested on the Wallingford road near Cheshire in a federal Prohibition raid. Agents seized a quantity of counterfeit revenue stamps and about 100 quarts of gin. The owner of the farm and four others, all from New York City and Yonkers, were held without bonds pending hearings.
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Cheshire
Bent
Halpa H. Binkes- Ivan
Wallingford Road
Jake Pupale
Joseph Sangradt
Southington
Nicholas Armenti
East
Haver
Andover Selectman Frith Derming Dead in 58th Year
Andover reports the death of Frith H H Derming former selectman who served as town representative in the General Assembly in 1903 04 and held the Angover post from 1918 to 1925. He died after a long illness in Hartford and had earlier lived in Hampton.
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Andover
Frith H H. Derming
Jonness
Danning Porn
Hartford
Hampton
General Assembly
Camn
Angover
Miners' Bodies Retrieved After 72 Days Entombment
In Jackson California the bodies of 47 miners trapped by a fire at the Argonaut gold mine were recovered after 22 days? 72 days entombment. US Bureau of Mines crew wrapped the remains in canvas at the 4350 foot level and moved them to the Kennedy mine adjacent. Three bodies were identified. A coroner's jury will be sworn tomorrow by coroner Mrs Lola Potter as inquest likely Thursday.
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Jackson
Cal
United States Bureau of Mines
Kennedy
Lola Potter
Argonaut
Kennaddy
Colfins
Canal Projected Is Deleted From Bill
Washington September 19 final legislative action on the Rivers and Harbors development bill struck out provisions for the purchase of the Dismal Swamp canals. The bill now goes to the President after Senate agreement with the House to remove the canal purchase items.
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Tlon
H Senate
Harding
Senate
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Bail Brundeges
Bursuam
Capper
Cale
Curtis
Dilingham
Dupont
Edge
Ernst France
Frolinghouse
Gooding
Wale
Harrald
Jones
Ot Wazhington
Keiloss
McCormick
Nmccumber
McLean
McNaty
Moses
Noson
New
Newey
Nicholagi
Norbeck
Oddie
Pepper
Phipps
Rawson
Reed
Pennsylvania
Shortridge
Smoot
Stanfield
Sterling, Sutherland
Townsend
Waisworth
Warren
Watson
Ina Jana
Demecrese
Browssara
Rensell
Borab
Catervon
Lagreon
Washington
House
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Mithal Lanoy
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Fairfield County
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Jake Stahl
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Labe Commission
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Republican National Committee
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