Cecil urges disarmament proposals at Geneva clash
At Geneva the League of Nations disarmament committee debated Lord Robert Cecil’s bid for France and Great Britain to present concrete reduction proposals or drop blocking positions. Fisher abstained as Britain and France resisted drafting a treaty with the United States and Russia. Cecil urged action to test the league’s peacekeeping resolve.
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Geneva
Associated Press
France
Great Britain
Robert ‘Cecil
South Africa
Committee On
League of Nations
Robert
Signor Schanzer
Italy
H. A. L. Fisher
Reynald
United States
Russia
Robert Cecil
England
Fisher
Two Portland Bank Robbers Plead Guilty
In Middletown on September 27 Joseph Green and John Greer both of New York pleaded guilty in Superior Court to charges connected with the daylight robbery of the First National Bank of Portland Connecticut on August 21, 1920. Green received fifteen to twenty years, Greer ten to twenty years. other suspects, including Thomas Morro and Lewis Clarke, face separate sentences.
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Middletown
Joseph Green
John Greer
New York
First National Bank of
Portland
Connecticut
Maltbie
Green
Ars
Greer
Sing Sing
First National Bank of Portland
Thomas Morro
Veas
Lewis Clarke
Wile ‘Yam Trestry
Man Arrested After Threatening to Whip Father
Charles Smbiter, 80, was arrested at his home on Harral Avenue after police were called for a disturbance. He allegedly threatened to whip his father, smashed dishes, and faces charges of drunkenness and breach of the peace.
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Charles Smbiter Waso
Harral Avenue
Weather Outlook for Southern New England and New York
Unsettled conditions with local showers possible in the midweek period. Wednesday and Thursday expect fair and warmer spells with milder temperatures across the United States. Atlantic coastal areas show light winds and overcast sky from Sandy Hook to Hatteras, with southwest winds increasing offshore.
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New York
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Atlantic Coast
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Trish Cabinet Abandons Republic Demand in Dublin Talks
In Dublin officials report the Trish cabinet held a meeting to drop the demand for a republic on certain terms. They seek England’s guarantee of full independence and non intervention in Irish affairs plus Irish representation abroad. A Dublin council convenes to review Lloyd George's reply to Eamonn Valera as Ulster specials are eased amid hopes for a better peace.
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Trish
Dublin
England
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Associated Press
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Mansion House
Lloyd George
Eamonne
V Valera
Lloyd-George
London
Ulster
Immediate Walkout If Rail Men Vote It
Chicago September 27 Immediate strike of 186 000 railway trainmen will be ordered if the vote now being counted favors a strike James Murdock vice president said a strike is already authorized by leaders The moment the vote is counted and favors a strike strike orders will be issued with little chance it won t.
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Chicago
James Murdock
Ag P
Murdock
Senate Tax Revision Debated Amid Rising Amendments
Senate discussions on tax revision opened with Democratic threats of sweeping amendments and a possible sales tax to raise revenue. Republicans pressed against provisions, with Lenroot proposing graduated income surtaxes and Penrose moving earlier daily sessions to speed debate.
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Senate
Finance Committee
Sim. Mons
North Carolin
Chamber
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Agricultural “Bloc
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Simmons
McNary
Republican
Orefon
McKellar
Tennessee
Treasury Department
United States
Treasury
Court weighs murder or manslaughter in Arbuuckle case
In San Francisco on September 27, Judge Sylvain Lazarus prepared to rule next day on whether Roscoe C Arbuuckle will be tried for murder in the Virginia Rappe death or held on manslaughter charges. The prosecution rested its case without Miss Bambina Delmont testifying, claiming enough evidence exists to proceed. The judge did not decide the charge and postponed until 2 P.M tomorrow, allowing defense witnesses to be called.
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San Francisco
Calif
Roscoe C. Arguckle
Virginia Rappe
Sylvain Lazarus
Bambina Delmont
Lazarus
Frank Domingues
Grand jury to Hear Schutte Case Today
Middletown judges orders Middlesex County grand jury to convene to hear evidence against Emil Schutte Sailorville storekeeper. State's attorney Inglis will seek two indictments for first degree murder over the killing of Dennis Le Duc last April and alleging he started the fire that burned Joseph Ball and his wife and child six years ago.
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Middletown
Martle
Middlesex Courtly Grand Jury
Emil Schutte
Sailorville
Inglis
Schutte
Dennis le Duc
Joseph Ball
G O P Chiefs Stack Arms for a Night
The G O P Chiefs plot a bold night event as part of their keynote program aiming to showcase party unity and decisive leadership. Officials emphasize preparedness and a firm stance on upcoming policy discussions.
Wilson Adherents Caucus In First And Eleventh Districts
Local Republican town committee met at the City Clerk’s office to organize primary duties amid factional strain. Leaders AL DeLaney Nicholas Teamny and Alderman Lyons faced anti administration and pro administration camps while women’s clubs planned events and caucuses for the October 4 primary.
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Bridgeporters Attend National Manufacturers Meeting in Chicago
Bridgeport delegates led by Alpheus Winter Wilmot Wheeler and H Alpert Phillips head to Chicago for the National Conference of State Manufacturers associations. Connecticut reps include Kent Hoohard Dudley Harmon as part of the Connecticut Manufacturers Association. The gathering focuses on tariff taxation and transportation policy to spur faster action by Congress. Malone of New Haven, a material witness in a Bridgeport street robbery case, is being held for bail.
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Bridgeport
Chicago
Dudley Harmon
Manufacturess’ Essection
Connecticut
Congress
Rober
Malone
Meadow Street
New Haven
Manufacturers Agree on Unemployment Relief
Washington report that a committee leading the unemployment relief effort for manufacturers issued a unanimous agreement on emergency measures. The plan aims to rebalance working hours to boost employment and will be considered at the national conference reconvening October 3. The panel includes Charles M. Schwab Samuel Gompers Mrs Sarah Conboy and W Stackhouse.
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Washington
Manufacturers’ Committee
Charles M. Schwab
New York
Samuel Gomners
The
American
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Stratford Second District Elections Draw Enthusiasm
Voters show strong interest in Stratford as George M. Barnes and Donald Sammis vie for a seat on the new council under the council and manager plan adopted in July. The race centers on local governance and future city management.
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Stratford
George M. Barnes
Donald Sammis
Fraudulent Ballots Cause Uproar At Stratford Caucus
In Stratford at the Eleventh District Republicans caucus in St George's hall Frank Braithwaite won the first delegate race over Al Burdick after accusations of stamped ballots. District Chairman Charles Blackham urged destruction of all ballots while a crowd of about 270 veterans and delegates, including 62 women, watched tensions rise over alleged pre stamped ballots.
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Frank Braithwas
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George Hall
Cam
Cora Dawe
Ee City
Hayalte
Charles Black
William G. Red
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al Burdock
Frank Braithwaite
Halizes
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Redden
Fra Braithwaite
75 Year Old Man Sentenced For Impersonating Federal Officer
Keith Jewell aged 75 with aliases pleaded guilty in U S District Court to impersonating a federal officer. Judge Thomas sentenced him to Atlanta penitentiary for one year. Phillip Louis and Patrick De Rosa of Meriden pleaded guilty to conspiracy to break into a bonded warehouse. Louis received three and a half months. De Rosa fined $500. A federal grand jury returned indictments and will continue session tomorrow.
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Xi Haven
Keith Jewell
United States
Thomas
Atlanta
Phillip Louis
Patrick de Rosa
Meriden
Louis
Ds Rosa
J Kelly Named for Alderwoman Bye in Third District
The first Democratic caucus in the Third District elected Eugene C J Kelly as alderman candidate. Delegates naming Patrick Witapatrick Michael B Thurig George Butzko Kenneth J Gestiin and Mrs Alton Rose Thede were chosen. Kelly to preside. Fitzpatrick elected exec committeeman. Third District Democratic club formed with officers led by President Bug a J Kelly Vice President Eys Wargo Secretary Attorney Arth Weies Treasurer Kenneth J Griffin. A Democratic auxiliary was formed at Mrs George Reillys home Courtland Avenue.
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Eugene Kelly
F Patricka Witapatrick
Michael B. Thurig
George Butzko
Kenneth J. Gestiin
Alton Rose Thedegates
Eugene C. J. Kelly
Gnanic
Hasibes
Prastent
Buga
J. Kelly
Eys ‘Wargo
Arth Weies
Kenneth J.griffitt
Democratic Flaalosts
Third District
George Reilly
Courtland Avenue
Aris
Ex service man held on charge of bigamy
Bridgeport soldier Jenn ing Bryan alias DeBerry 26 of 1367 Kossuth street arrested on bigamy charge. He allegedly deserted French war bride Marseline May 19 1920 and later married Agnes Fischer of Bridgeport. Bail set at 2000 for preliminary hearing. Red Cross aided the search after a War Department inquiry.
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France
Jenning Bryan
DeBerry
Kossuth Street
Bryants
Agnes Fischer
Bryan
Anet Marseline
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