Poland on the War Front and Delegation to Minsk
Reports from Warsaw describe artillery near Eadzymin and Russian advances along the Bialystok road as Polish peace delegates prepare to depart for Minsk. The 16 member team including a woman reporter will meet Bolshevik authorities, with aid from American relief figures Herschel Walker and Maurice Pate, to discuss relief for 300,000 children and potential escort toward Sindice under white flags.
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Warsaw
Poland
Moscow
Foreign Office
M .Domdski
Minister of Foreign Affairs
American Relief Organization
Herschel Walker
Philadelphia
Maurice Pate
Minsk
Sindice
Poles Lose Money in Ponzi Scheme in Boston
Boston reports that Polls lose money as a private bank linked to Ponzi collapses. Allen, the bank commissioner, takes charge of the Polish Industrial Association with loans deemed bad or doubtful and little cash. Hanover Trust Company, Ponzi's chief depository, is deeply interwoven with the association. Ponzi’s jailed breakfast headline accompanies other indictments.
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Boston
Aus
Allen
Polish Industrial Association
Henry H. Chmielinski
Hanover Trust Company
Charles Ponzi
Th Industrial Association
Ponzi
Middlesex County
Old Colony Foreign Exchange Company
Samuel @orn
Jail Break Amid Furious Rainstorm Hits Litchfield County
In Torrington Connecticut on August 14, two inmates escaped from the county jail at Litchfield during a fierce storm. John J. Muldowney alias Fred Fuller, charged with robbery and assault with intent to kill, and Henry Johnson, charged with burglary, likely received outside aid. Doors were opened with master keys and a car seen nearby. Posses led by Sheriff’s deputies search the area.
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Torrington
Conn
John J. Muldowney
Fred Fuller
Henry Johnson
Litchfield
Frank H. Turkington
Clemency Plea for Grace Lusk From Father
Dr A P Lusk father of Grace Lusk the Waukesha schoolteacher seeks commutation of her 1917 murder sentence. He writes the Milwaukee Sentinel claiming she faces death soon from wounds and neuritis while prison officials and state board support clemency.
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Milwaukee
Wis
A. P. Lusk
Grace Lusk
Waukesha
David Roberts
Milwaukee Sentinel
Lusk
State Board of Control
Greeks riot over Venizelos in AthensAus
News of the attempted assassination of Premier Venizelos in Paris triggers protests in Athens. Rioters wreck opposition newspaper plants and the former premier Skouloudis residence despite security. Opposition leaders are arrested. M Iragoumis, former Greek minister to Petrograd, was shot during an escape attempt from a military escort.
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Athens
Aus
Venizelos
Paris
Skouloudis
M. Iragoumis
Petrograd
Ahearn Restored to Olympic Team After Insubordination Case
Antwerp August 14 The rein statement of Dan Ahearn of the Illinois A dismissed yesterday from the American Olympic team on charges of insubordination was announced at noon He apologized earlier in the presence of both committees They accepted his apology and he was restored to his former standing on the team
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Antwerp
Dan Ahearn
Illinois A
Ahearn
Auto tragedy sues for ten thousand dollars
John Ricz as administrator for Jennie Ricz seeks 10000 damages from Steve Dominick for a June 23 1920 auto truck collision on Hancock avenue in which Jennie Ricz died the same day An attachment of 12 on Dominick real estate was issued Also local court items note Lily Geary appeal from 60 days in jail Takonas Savides and Sarah Lewis fined in related cases
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John Ricz
Jennie Ricz
Steve Dominick
Hancock Avenue
Dominick
Joseph Sparts
Jatl
Lily Geary
High Street
Waas
Bartlett
Sarah Lewis
Grogory Street
Takonas Savides
Union Square
Oficers
Bureau of Missing Persons
Costa
Jitney Arrests Rise as State Auto Laws Enforced
Eleven more jitney owners and drivers were arrested this morning for overcrowding and exhaust violations, joining six arrested yesterday for a total of 18 in two days. Cases include James Andrews, Angelo Banderi, Alphonzio DiBlasio, and others facing overcrowding and open mufflers. all will be arraigned Monday in City Court.
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James Andrews
East Main Street
Harry Codivance
Walnut Beach
Frank Karee
Alfred Street
Angelo Banderi
Alsace Street
Alphonzio DiBlasio
Aurillio Bat- U-ton
Sedgwick Street
Pietro Patricco
Nichols Street
Edward Pellsier
Carver Street
Carman Gatto
Middle Street
Sam Zero
Grand Street
Fred A. Bottome
Hickey Street
Bartlett
Joseph Miller
Warren Street
Mike Joseph
Broad Street
Benjamin Wilkins
Cleveland Avenue
Tony Mitchell
Seaview Court
Nathan Schefflin
Highlana Avenue
James Perone
Burroughs Street
Seaside Park
Perone
100 Millionaires in Connecticut Rise in Hartford
Hartford reports over 100 Connecticut millionaires per IRS estimates with Hartford housing six of them. Most are prewar wealthy, not wartime speculators, and authorities withhold names. Deputy Coroner investigates Annie A Anderson death in Brookfield center after Aug 12 collision with Raymond Lynch driving.
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Hartford
United States Internal Revenue Department
Connecticut
Revenue Bureau
Henry C. Stevenson
Brookfield
Annie A. Anderson
Brookfield Center
Raymond Lynch
Charles A. Ryder
American Depots Burned and Local Tragedy Reported
London reports American Red Cross depots at Podgoritza Montenesto burned in a Central News despatch from Rome. In Connecticut, Joseph Cicchino an A E F veteran drowned while swimming in South Norwalk yesterday and previously resided in Waterbury.
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London
American Red Cross
Podgoritza
Montenesto
Rome
Norwalk
Conn
Joseph Cicchino
Cicchino
Waterbury
Warrant Issued For Arrest Of Dead Body In Hartford
Aug 14 United States district attorney issued a warrant for the arrest of Conrad Janke who hanged himself at a Hartford police station after arrival from New York. The body to be prepared for burial and shipped to Chicago per Janke family request. Nathaniel G. Janke and Arthur H. Janke, brothers in Chicago, expected to cover burial costs. William P. Hazen indicated body to be sent to Chicago this afternoon. Under taker J. P. O'Brien in charge of the funeral arrangements.
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Hartford
United States District Attorney's Office
Conrad Janke
Janke
New York
Corbett
United States
Janke Jana
Chi
Cago
William P. Hazen
Bureau of Investigation
United States Department of Justice
Chicago
Nathaniel G. Janke
North
Keeler Street
Arthur H
Elston Avenue
Brennan
Hazen
J. P. O'Brien
Vote On Public Transport In Bridgeport Monday Noon
The Bridgeport Times reports a 250 to 129 preference for jitneys over trolleys in today’s count. A noon Monday vote will tally Singer Manufacturing workers about transport wishes in front of the shop. Quotations show strong feelings for both sides, with many condemning jitneys as dirty and unreliable while others praise faster service and less congestion.
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Bridgeport Times
Wen
Times
Singer Manufacturing Company
Bridgeport
Voters Shift to Enter Three Cornered Primary Fight
Democratic General Registrar Thomas F. White notes many voters on Democratic lists are moving to the Republican primary list this year. Transfers aim to participate in the showdown between King Wilson and Ballard forces at the upcoming primary.
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Thomas F. White
King
Wilson
Ballard
New Haven
Repub
Neak
Robinson
William ©. Seeley
Howard Smith
John T. King
Frank Ballard
Leonard
City court clears dozen auto cases in busy week
The city court handled numerous offenses of state automobile laws. Six men were arrested yesterday. Arthur Pease of Milford had his jitney case dismissed after showing he secured a license. Three other jitney operators paid costs to end their cases. Joseph Frankel and Manuel Garcia, both arrested yesterday for leaving cars blocking Middle street, also had cases nalled on payment of costs. Traffic Officer Fitzroy testified as Garcia explained starting issues with his locked car.
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Bartlett
Arthur Pease
Milford
EH Doubillain
Charles Zalis
Burton Turbush
Joseph Frankel
Colorado Avenue
Manuel Garcia
Main Street
Middle Street
Fitzroy
Garcia
Ume
Canadian Border Escort of Bond Plot Figure
Arthur Erement, ex Canadian House member tied to New York five million dollar bond plot, was secretly deported to Canada last night, reported today from Bilis Island. The move follows exposure of the scandal and his name surfacing in the investigation.
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New York
Arthur Ecrement
House of Parliament
Canada
Bilis Island
Stamford Clergyman Rev Hiram Van Kirk Dies After Illness
Longaly Stamford Conn Aug 14 Rev Hiram Van Kirk former rector of St Luke s Episcopal church Noroton died last night after months of illness. He resigned the rectorship earlier but stayed at the church rectory. Born in Ohio in 1868 he graduated Yale divinity school in 1895 after western university study. He served many churches and held positions at Berkeley Hibie Seminary and with the Church Missionary Society. Mrs Van Kirk survives.
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Stamford
Conn
Hiram van Kirk
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Noroton
Sofoton
Windsor Locks
van Kirk
Ohio
Middle West
Yale Divinity School
Christian Church
Buffalo
Nevada Mo
Jefferson City
Berkeley Hibie Seminary
California
Church Missionary Society
Episcopal
Democratic convention dates set for September 15 and 16
Fitzgerald as chairman of the State Committee announced the Democratic convention will be held in Music Hall, New Haven, on September 15 and 16. Mayor Daya addressed city officials as the news arrived from New Haven on August 13.
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Fitzgerald
Music Hell
New Haven
Daya
Aldermen To Take No Trolley Action on Monday Night
Bridgeport aldermen show a disposition to let trolley issues drift. The 30 day limit to void the company's charter runs a week from Wednesday, and no action to revoke or amicably settle the matter is yet in sight as commuters wait and the mayor stays neutral.
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Bridgeport
Common Council
Alderen
Gov Cox Opens Campaign at Camp Perry with Rifle Cup
Gov. Cox spoke at Camp Perry as part of the national rifle competition urging continued American interest in marksmanship and peaceful dispute settlement. He presented Bridgeport, Connecticut captain C J Vanambert a two foot high silver vase as the Governor's Cup winner with an impressive score of 149 hits out of 150.
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Camp Perry
Aus
Bridgeport
Gov. Cox
Executives Arrested In Penny Ante Gambling Case
Six members of a labor organization executive committee were playing penny ante at the Labor Lyceum club rooms on Fairfield Avenue when Bureau of Missing Persons officers interrupted. They were arraigned in City Court, case dismissed by Judge Bartlett. Names include Joe Smith 458 East Main, Joseph Brown 868 Stratford, Edward Brown Stratford, Charles B Brown Stratford, Frank Gilmore Stratford, William Smith Southport.
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Labor Lyceum Club
Fairfield Avenue
Bureau of Missing Persons
Judge Bartlett
Joe Smith
East Main Street
Joseph Brown
Stratford Avenue
Edward Brown
Stratford
Tampering Charge Settled In City Court
Robert Evans was arrested for tampering with a parked car on Gold street. Judge Bartlett fined Bryans $0 after the case was settled this morning in City court. The vehicle belonged to Smith Blackman of Maplewood Avenue and Evans had a key that fit the lock.
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Robert Evans
Gold Street
Bartlett
Bryans
Smith Blackman
Maplewood Avenue
Evans
Blackman
No Haven Farmer Held For Peddling
A North Haven farmer and produce merchant A Rossell was arrested at the Plaza after a morning attempt to sell his wares. Officer Dan Reilly cited a city ordinance requiring self produced farm goods from local farmers. The city court adjourned the case for one week and Rossell was released on bonds.
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A. Rossell
North Haven
Dan Reilly
Rossell
Tudge Bartlett
Koscell
Canada Raises Rates Through ICC Nod
Ottawa August 14 The Board of Railway Commissioners of Canada granted increases in through rates to align with recent Interstate Commerce Commission action in the United States. The hikes apply to all commodities except coal and coke.
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Ottawa
Board of Railway Commissioners of Canada
Interstate Commerce Commission of the
United States
Weather Summary for New Haven and Connecticut
Local showers expected this afternoon or tonight with slightly cooler conditions tonight. For Connecticut expect thundershowers this afternoon with not very warm tonight and Sunday partly cloudy with moderate southwest winds. Disturbance over the lake region moves out of the St Lawrence valley bringing cloudy morning in eastern districts but little precipitation. Pleasant weather generally in western sections with high pressure centers over Kansas and North Carolina. Temperatures near normal in the east and slightly below normal in the west.
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New Haven
Connecticut
St. Lawrence Valley
Kansas
North Carolina
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Add
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Trieste
National Council of
Fiame
Gabrielle D'Annunzio
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Veniselos
Harry McLaughlin
Omar Locklear
Mciaughlin
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Cox
Harding
Wheeling
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West Virginia
Althogen
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