Emeline Cox Seethes Under a Frustrated Life in San Francisco
In chapter one of a serialized story, Emeline Page in her thirtieth year confronts a sense of life’s unfairness. She recalls a troubled childhood, limited education, and a cramped home with parents who offer little guidance. Her dreams of acting or singing clash with a harsh, poverty-stricken upbringing as she contemplates a future bound by social injustice.
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Emeline
George Page
Mrs. Page
San Francisco
the Mission
Emeline Cox
Shotwell Street
May
Stella
Emmeline
Aloye
Miston Street
Pimeline
Eyta
Lake Company Denies S-48 Sinking Causes
Lake Torpedo Boat and Submarine Plant officials deny the S-48 sank from known causes. They report the bow protruding and hope divers from Lake yards and Bridgeport Harbor can secure and repair the submersible if weather holds. Government action unlikely. a Times reporter overheard talks with Simon Lake and P. H. Brill about the incident.
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Lake Torpedo Hoat and Submarine Plant
Lake Yards
Bridgport
Times
Bridgeport Towing
Simon Lake
P. H. Brill
The
Lake Co
Seven Motorists Arrested for Traffic Violations
Seven motorists arrested yesterday for violating motor vehicle laws were arraigned in City Court. David Chehat faced speeding, fined $1. Ernest Sturges, improper rights, fined $2. Colett Hopwood, speeding, continued to December 17. Joseph Banghart, operating with a Massachusetts license, continued to tomorrow. Edward J. Schump, overloading a jitney beyond 15 passengers, fined $7. Ernest J. Miner sought a December 17 continuance to pay the fine. John McGinn, driver of the crash involving former City Clerk Alex Robinson, arraigned on reckless driving, continued to December 17.
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David Chehat
Harral Avenue
Ernest Sturges
North Avenue
Colett Hopwood
Kossuth Street
Joseph Banghart
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Edward J. Schump
Poplar Terrace
Ernest J. Miner
Fish Street
John McGinn
Boston Street
Alex Robinson
Afernoon
Ex-Mayor Wilson at City Court
Ex mayor Duford B Wilson appeared in City court today as counsel for William W Jackson of 233 Linwood Avenue The case followed the Burns raids Jackson was arrested last night after publicly abusing Traffic Officer Daniel Fitzroy in the intersection of John and Main Streets The ex mayor then attended a short callendar session at the Superior court in the County court house No more tong wars The Ring Kong Tong Chinese organization urged peace and cooperation in California
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Duford B. Wilson
Burns
Wiliam W. Jackson
Linwood Avenue
Jackson
Daniel Fitzroy
John and
Main Streets
Wilson
County Court
Callendar
Superior Court
S-48 Sinking Told In Graphic Heroic Account
John Regan Jr son of Bridgeport police captain recalls S-48 sinking. He describes chlorine gas from batteries and a dive prep in a battery compartment. Crew relit lights by moving from forward to stern battery and fired two torpedoes to ease weight. Saltwater intrusion forced current switch during efforts to clear torpedo tube.
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John Regan, Jr
John Regan
Bridgeport Police Department
Regan
Peace Reigns At Chicago Stockyards After Riots
Peace returned to the Stockyards district as thousands of workers moved through Packington under heavy police guard. Rioting from the prior days left one dead and many injured. George Pile, 35, died after being shot near the County Hospital. Forty men and 17 women remained under arrest following last night’s disturbances.
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Chicago
Packington
George Pile
New maintenance of way rules set by Railroad Board
Chicago December 9 The U S Railroad Labor Board announced that new maintenance of way rules will take effect next Friday The rules are expected to be made public next Wednesday and govern railroad employees handling track and related work
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Chicago
U.S. Railroad Labor Board
Arrest Charge Shocks City Alderman Hamilton
Alderman Edward T. Hamilton of the Seventh District was arrested on bribery charges after a city court warrant was secured by State's Attorney Homer S. Cummings. Bonds set at $5,000, Hamilton allegedly offered a bribe to Alderman Walter J. Hartnett in a case tied to Monday night Board of Aldermen proceedings. The investigation named a higher political figure and suggested more arrests may follow as officials describe the case as only a beginning.
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Edward T. Hamilton
Board of Aldermen
Seventh
Patrick J. Flanagan
Homer S. Cummings
Hamilton
Cummings
Walter J. Hartnett
E. Earle Garlick
John A. Cornell
Garlick
Cornell
Hartnett
Supt. Flanagan
Alderman Hamilton
A. L. DeLaney
Jacob Klein
Vard J. McManus
NLA Sessa Cuore
Fairfield County
Compromise Reached in Milk Wagon Drivers Strike
Cleveland reports late night settlement after city council committee draft path agreed by Telling-Belle Vernon company and union. Wage scale cut about 20 percent from pre strike levels. open shop dispute not arbitrate d. Hartford mentions no exhumation planned for Dr Elizabeth Radom Iy. authorities doubt rumors of sedans. Death ruled as likely self inflicted. burial in Dion cemetery.
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Cleveland
A&eity Council
Telling-Belle Vernon Company
Hartford
Conn
Dec. C
Hlizabeth Radom Iy
Robert T. Hurley
Hurley
Hody
Dion
Robert Hadom
Hadom
Silent American spokesmen on Pacific conference outcomes
Washington dispatch reports far reaching developments at the Washington conference on Pacific policy remain unpublished awaiting Tokio’s word. British, French and Japanese sources indicate expected items include final acceptance by Japan of the 5-5-3 naval ratio, a new world Pacific accord among Great Britain Japan France and the United States, and two principles to govern Pacific fortifications preserving the status quo for Japan.
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Washington
Pacific
Tokio
Japan
Great Britain
France
United States
Reed Hires Senator Reed as Peliter Couns el
Benton December 9 District Attorney Joseph Pelletier says he has retained United States Senator James A Reed of Missouri as counsel in the case opposing Attorney General Allen. The move comes amid efforts to remove Allen from office.
Sinn Fein Leader Faces Irish Dail Support
In New Haven on May 3 Mayor Fitzgerald urged Chief Smith to close every moving picture theatre with a 48 hour grace period for compliance. He noted theaters must meet current laws and cited fire inquiry evidence while avoiding reference to the Rialto fire details. Sinn Fein figures in Ireland show Arthur Griffith leading pro treaty factions with broad Dail support amid debates on De Valera’s stance.
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New Haven
Des
David B. Fitzgerald
Philip T. Smith
Fitzgerald
Rialto Theatre
Smith
Austin
Michael Collins
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Eamonn de Valera
Dublin
Dail Eireann
Arthur Griffith
Eamonn de Valeran
The
Freeman's Journal
de Valera
Irish Times
Dai
Boston man tries to steal two suits in Chester clothing store
Edgar Oriner of Boston attempted to slip two suits into a suitcase at Chester Clothing on Main Street. Manager Frederick Johnson stopped the theft and Oriner is held on $500 bonds at police headquarters on charges of theft.
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Chester Clothing Company
Main Street
Edgar Oriner
Boston
Maas
Frederick Johnson
Pales
Firemen Rescue Tenement Residents Amid East 43rd Blaze
In New York on December 9 flames ripped through a five story tenement on East 43rd Street causing 45000 in damage. Firemen saved Carrie Cargan 43 and her husband 50 by swinging them across an areaway to a adjacent apartment on the fifth floor while thirty others escaped down ladders. The scene drew hotel guests from the nearby Biltmore. Court adjourned, Superior criminal side, with Judge Allyn Brown returning Monday for resumption of business.
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New York
Carrie Cargan
East 43Rd Street
Biltmore
Judge Orders Alimony Pending Divorce Case
Harry E. VanGuilder must pay Mary Frances VanGuilder alimony pendente lite at 15 dollars weekly from November 1. Judge Frank D. Haines presided in the short calendar Superior Court session. William Z. Tierney represented the defendant Mrs War Guilder Norwalk. Receipts for the fourth week of the five cent fare trial showed 499.40 dollars less than the prior week of the ten cent fare, a Connecticut company report to the Utilities Commission stated.
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Harry E. VanGuilder
Mary Frances VanGuilder
Frank D. Haines
Superior_cour
William Z. Tierne
Norwalk
Dec
Connecticut Company
Ulities Commission
Olive Branch Extended To Republican Members
Democratic members of the Board of Education invite Republican members to meet on Saturday evening to fill a board vacancy and pursue harmonious cooperation. Secretary Wynkoop issued the call and copies were sent to Republicans. The letter urges joint action to avoid litigation and to honor parliamentary customs, noting a past bipartisan approach.
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Board of Education
Democrata
Wynkoop
Republi
Homer
Cummin
Norman Leeds
Fones
Pullman
Burns
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Ring Kong Tong
Moore Tate
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Pelletier
DAIL
Allyn Brown
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Norwich
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