Wilsons letter outlines league aid to Ireland question
President Wilson, in a written note drafted by Secretary Tumulty, outlines a campaign document promoting the League of Nations. The letter addresses Ireland and Article Ten, repeating earlier Q A exchanges about whether the covenant obligates the United States to intervene to suppress rebellions or unrest in member or subject peoples.
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Landford Cuts Rents As Millennium Approaches
CHICAGO Sept 28 J Greenberg owner of a man y apartment buildings announced a 10 percent reduction in rents effective October 1 and hinted a similar cut in May He said the move follows a trend among manufacturers to curb price rises.
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Chicago
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Blast Rocks City Streets Amid Menace to Life
A blast near Main and Congress streets hurled rocks of various sizes into the streets, narrowly missing a car driven by Henry Juckner. A 200 pound rock struck traffic officer McBride, injuring him slightly. Antonio Dulac, contractor, was arrested for violating city ordinances over lack of warning. Dulac oversaw rock removal for Polio’s new theatre project.
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Waterbury Jitneurs Offer Free Rides Amid Legal Clash
Waterbury jitney operators began service on a restricted street with signs promising free rides and voluntary contributions. Crowded buses drew praise from riders while city court continued cases against routes removed yesterday. Officials ponder granting more streets for jitney operation amid ongoing legal debate.
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Brandegee Use Rally At Republican Women Meetings
Republican women of Bridgeport urged support for Senator Frank Brandegee in the coming national election to uphold his stand against the League of Nations. Leaders Mink Ey Sperry Mia H Willard Bleck and others spoke at Fourth and Sixth district rallies urging party unity over personal grievances and stressing party loyalty amid registration drives and weather obstacles.
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Harding claims Democrats drove nation toward disaster in Wheeling speech
Senator Harding told a West Virginia crowd that Democratic excess and mismanagement brought the country to the brink of financial ruin. He promoted a Republican budget and economy program, criticizing President Wilson and vowing a budget system if elected. He cited rising debt, a swollen deficit, and warned waste would worsen living costs unless Congress cuts spending.
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Italian Workers Leave Captured Plants Report Waste of Materials
Italian plants once occupied by workers were returned to owners. Before evacuation workers sabotaged facilities with removed tranches wire entanglements and concealed arms. Owners report great material waste and reduced coal and hot air reserves. In Genoa a small occupation at Ansaldo plant ended with celebration of victory. In Milan owners agreed to pay workers for work performed during occupation as normal activities resumed.
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Chief Justice Wheeler Honored by Italy King
Chief Justice George W. Wheeler was honored with a white cross at a Garden of Ansetta ceremony in Bridgeport. Mayor Wilson, Homer Cummings, and Italian Consul Cavaliere P. De Cices praised his wartime service and aid to those of Tri diam blood, marking a high Bridgeport civic achievement.
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American Legion Debates on Labor in Cleveland
At a nine hour session the American Legion convention in Cleveland heard debates on labor with a minority report urging no participation in capital and labor quarrels. The report on resolutions did not state a formal position though some urged clarity while others favored neutrality and restraint. Heated discussion followed as members weighed how the Legion should respond to organized labor.
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Bergdoll draft defendants found guilty in conspiracy case
Mrs Bergdoll and four codefendants were convicted of conspiring to aid Grover and Erwin Bergdoll to evade the draft in Philadelphia. Charles A Brown and former Magistrate James Berry were found guilty on all counts. Albert Mitenel and Henry Schuh were acquitted on some counts but found guilty on others with mercy recommendations. Bail set at 10,000 each pending a new trial motion.
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White Sox stars admit throwing 1919 World Series base games
Chicago headlines report Charles Comiskey suspending seven White Sox players after indictments for fixing the 1919 World Series. Confessions indicate bribes and a gambling syndicate. The court action followed grand jury findings as players including Cicotte Jackson Felsch Risberg Williams Weaver and McMullen faced true bills and suspension.
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Orange High Student Killed in Exercise Apparatus Accident
Henry C. Ware Jr, 16, died today after using a home built neck exerciser at Orange High School. The device, a pulley mounted frame with a torso strap, allegedly caused asphyxia when his neck muscles failed during the ascent. Ware was found hanging in the morning before football activities.
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Comiskey Seeks Final Season or Chinaman Replacement
Chicago. Secretary Warry Grabner announced that the White Sox will play out the schedule even if they have to replace suspended players with Chinamen. Attorney Chart A. Comiskey notified Risburg McMullen Jackson Felsch Weaver Williams Cicotte of indefinite suspensions tied to the 1919 World Series scandal.
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Frazee Proposes League Player Gift to Chicago Club
Boston baseball president H H Frazee said it should be the duty of every American League club to donate one of its players to Chicago to aid rehabilitation after indictments. He pledged to make the offer on behalf of his club at once.
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New York American Owners Offer Use of Entire Team
New York. Sept. 25. A telegram offering to place the entire New York American hockey team at the disposal of Chess A. Comiskey, who today faced charges in court for fixing games, was received tonight by the White Six club owned by Jacob Tuppert and T. J. Hutton, owners of the Yankee club.
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Wintmred van Duzen
New York
Olive Thomas
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Telegram
Seek to locate auto thieves warehouse
Justice agents are still pursuing the path to locate the location where engines from allegedly stolen autos were shipped. Detroit authorities aided by state police helped arrest James G Burroughs and Eugene F Shanley on conspiracy charges. They were held on 7500 dollars bond.
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Detroit
James G Burroughex
Eugene F. Shanley
Ater Burroughs
Soft Coal Miners Demand Higher Wages Rejected
In Philadelphia on September 26 the bituminous miners demanded a 25 percent wage rise, a move operators say would cost 45 million dollars yearly. Operators insist the April 28 wage scale remains binding through 1932 and refuse compromise. Officials plan to inform miners and hold a vote on the issue.
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