McAdoo leads as Democratic nominating ballots resume
San Francisco reports balloting at the Democratic convention with McAdoo rising in apparent strength while Palmer Cox and Smith factions jockey for delegates. Harding and McAdoo are contrasted as rivals in the ongoing fight for the party’s nomination. First and second ballots show McAdoo narrowing the gap as others hold steady.
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San Francisco
Harding
Ao William G. McAdoo
Ohio
Chicago
New York
Palmer
McAdes
Smith
Ecam
McAroe
McAdoo
Prumsylvania
Timois
Cox
France to receive 52 percent of German indemnity
Braunsels July 2 The A F Agreement nears completion in conference here on reparations. Distribution proposed allocates 52 percent to France, 19 percent to Britain, 19 percent to Italy, 5 percent to Belgium, and 5 percent to Germany with the remaining share among allies including Czechoslovakia, Portugal and Japan. Italy to gain additional economic and financial advantages.
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Braunsels
A. F
Te Allel
Churchill accused of tricking country in pro Bolshevik claims
London reports say a published document in Pravia of Moscow accuses Winston Spencer Churchill of intrigues with Kuselan Imperialists supporting General Denikin the anti Bolshevik. The Herald claims the document shows Churchill steered Britain into war with Russia while making terms with Czarist generals. Sequestration of Soviet trade mission property is sought to satisfy creditor claims.
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London
Pravia
Moscow
Winston Spencer Churchil
General Denikine
Omeks
Adnijea Keoicha
Ishor
Russia
Herald
Isbor
Churchill
Italians Firm for 20 Per Cent Indemnity Payment
Italian delegates at the Allied conference press for 20 percent of Germanys indemnity to be paid to Italy. Belgian delegates express surprise at bearing sacrifices for Italys sake. Inquest into five year old Anthony Grosolas death resumes. witness Bessie Amsel testifies she saw the car strike and run over the boy on a narrow street, the auto moving slowly and unable to turn due to traffic.
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Anthony Grosola
Jona J. Phelan
Bessie Amsel
Washington Street
William Fox
Charles Shackleton Dies on Golf Links
South Norwalk reports the death of Cheries Shackleton, a New York artist and landscape and portrait painter aged 60. He was struck by heart failure while playing golf at the New Canaan Country Club and died at the scene. He maintained a summer home in the New Cassa artistic colony.
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South Norwalk
Cheries
Shackleton
New York
New Canaan
New + Cassa
Sees Effort to Cripple Jitneys
Harry Frank president of the Park City Bus Association accuses Connecticut Company President Storrs of trying to force laws to cripple jitney service by threatening to discontinue in July. Frank denies claims about snow removal and notes jitneys remained vital during storms when other transit failed. He also cites the company’s neglect of tracks during heavy snow and continued operation of jitneys as essential transport.
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Harry Frank
Park City
Frank
Three Injured In Auto Smash On Post Road Fairfield
Three passengers in a Hubmobile traveling east on the Post road in Fairfield were slightly injured when the car skidded and hit a trolley as the driver attempted to turn for an oncoming vehicle. They were taken to St. Vincent's hospital and later discharged. Names not released. residents listed as Hotel Lorraine, New York.
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Fairfield
New York
St. Vincent’ Hospital
Connecticut Co
Conecticut Co
Levy
Lorraine
Shriners Back From Journey in Portland Porters Return from Imperial Council session
Bridgeporters who attended the Imperial Council of Nobles of Mystic Shrine in Portland Oregon arrived home this afternoon after a long cross country trip. The Bridgeport party included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Adams H W Barlow William L Belknap Jr Mr and Mrs H H Bragtigan and many others plus Miss Elizabeth I Richardson and Raymond C Lewis among the travelers.
Dr Lawlor Improves After Shore Resort Injury
Dr Daniel Lawlor a longtime local physician is rapidly improving after injuries from a fall at a shore resort near Annapolis Maryland. He was hospitalized at Johns Hopkins and had served with the 102nd Infantry overseas earning decorations from France and Britain. He is now resident examining physician at the Port of Baltimore overseeing incoming vessels. Stamford Bridge England July 3 Theodore C Speers of Princeton won the hammer throw at the British Amateur Athletic Association championships with a 140 feet 6 inch effort.
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Daniel Lawlor
Annapolis
Lawlor
John Hopkins Hospital
102Nd Infantry
Baltimore
Stamford Bridge
England
Theodore C. Speers
Princeton
British Amateur Athletic Association
Mayor Declines Comment On Trolley Dispute
After talks with Lucius S. Storrs of the Connecticut Company and City Attorney William H. Comley, Bridgeport’s Mayor refused to discuss the trolley situation. He limited reporters to three minutes, offered no details, and noted possible action by aldermen next Tuesday. The Connecticut Company suggested regulating jitneys on streets without tracks.
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Lucius S. Storrs
The
Connecticut Company
William H. Comley
Wilson
Tme
Questons
Comley
Bridgeport
Traction Company
Resolution Adopted By Manhattan Lodge Of Amalgamated Workers
The Manhattan Lodge No 9 unanimously adopted a resolution urging metal workers and transportation men in the city to refrain from producing ammunition shipped abroad to subdue Ireland and other provinces seeking freedom. Similar action had been taken recently by metal workers in England, Italy and Belgium.
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Manhattan Lodge
New York
Amalgamated Workers of America
Lodge No. 9
Ireland
Cores
India
England
Italy
Belgium
Fireworks and Band Concert Postponed by Weather
Fireworks at Seaside park and a Beardsley park band concert were postponed due to bad weather. Both events will be held on the first clear evening.
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Seaside Park
Beardsley Park
Glorious Fourth Events Planned Despite Rain in Bridgeport
Rainy forecast for Bridgeport threatens fireworks at Seaside Park tonight but crowds may shift to Monday. Circus arrives from Stamford early Monday with a 10 am parade along Fairfield avenue Main street State street and return to the grounds. Wheeler Wilson band concert at Heardsley Park set for 3 pm with open air dancing for attendees.
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Bridgeport
Seaside Park
New Haven
Stamford
Circus
Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
Main
State Street
Wheeler & Wilson
Heardsley Park
Message From Marshal Foch To American Legion
Indianapolis July 3 A Fourth of July message from Marshal Foch arrives at American Legion headquarters. He salutes the legion as grandsons of Washington era soldiers and pledges lifelong friendship in peace efforts. He honors the flag and the US dead, noting battles Chateau-Thierry Saint Mihiel and the Argonne.
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Indianapolis
Marshal Foch
American Legion
Washington
Chateau-Thierry
Saint Mihiel
Thiaucourt
the Argonne
United State
Treatments Break Emergency Hospital Record With Firework Injuries
More than 30 patients were treated at the Emergency hospital yesterday, a new yearly record. Ten percent of cases came from accidents caused by impatient boys prematurely setting off fireworks. Ambulance calls rose. preparations now ready to handle all incidents. Fireworks celebration postponed, so no ambulance at Seaside Park tonight.
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Seaside Park
TILDEN WINS SINGLES TITLE AT WIMBLEDON
William Tilden of Philadelphia overcame defending champion Gerald Patterson of Australia to win the British lawn tennis championship singles in a four set match at Wimbledon. The final scores were 2 6, 6 3, 6 2.
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Wimbledon
Eng
A. P
William T. Tilden
Philadelphia
Gerald L. Patterson
Australia
Bailey Held in $100 Bond After Collision
Herman Fabbri of 196 North Washington avenue and Nicholas Magell of 36 Goodsell street suffered multiple injuries when a Gas Light Company truck carrying eight men collided with an automobile driven by H A Bailey of 28 Cottage place at Laurel and Iranistan avenues. Bailey was arraigned in city court on reckless driving, bond set at $100, case continued to July 7. All riders were Gas Light employees.
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Herman Fabbri
Washington Avenue
Nicholas Magell
Goodsell Street
H. A. Bailey
Cottage Place
Laurel and
Iranistan Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bailey
McAdoo Learns Of Two Ballots In San Francisco
William G. McAdoo learned of the first two ballots from morning papers in San Francisco and rose late, planning a quiet day at home. In New York the Stock Exchange remained closed and The Times announced a Monday publication omission for July 5.
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Huntington
N. Y
William G. McAdoo
San Francisco
New York
New York Stock Exchange
The
Times
Chamber of Commerce adds four new members
The past week's admissions include J. Friedberg general manager of Collins Shoe Co James W Leslie of Leslie Leeds Co Stratford Michael Connell of Lordship Railway Co and Louis F Glynn of No 13 Meadowbrook Road London July 3 Major General William C Gorgas former surgeon general of the United States Army rallied slightly but remained in critical condition.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. Friedberg
Collins Bhoe Co
James W. Leslie
Leslie Leeds Co
Stratford
Michael Connell
The
Lordship Railway Co
Louis F. Glynn
Meadowbrook Road
London
William C. Gorgas
United States Army
President Storrs Decries Unfair Competition Plans Transit Shutdown
Lucius S. Storrs, president of a Connecticut company, stated the firm aims to discontinue all lines in and radiating from the city by July 15, affecting Milford and New Haven and Norwalk routes. He expressed sympathy for the workers and noted city, company, and workers’ interests are linked. He discussed transportation alternatives, mentioning London’s multiple systems and the likelihood of new methods beyond trolleys, while acknowledging the legislature rejected trolley buses.
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Lucius 8. Storrs
Connecticut Company
Milford and
New Haven
Norwalk
Tee
London
Storrs
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Jitney Fares Threaten Connecticut Company Service
Trustees warn Bridgeport authorities that jitneys in direct competition with Connecticut Company streetcars have driven revenue down to the point of losing money. They urge city action to set routes for jitneys and restrict competition to preserve essential street railway service.
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Connecticut Company
Bridgeport
Board Cares For 50 Cases At County Court
The Federal Vocational Board continued its sittings in the County Court house and disposed of about 50 additional cases. Sessions will continue Tuesday and Wednesday for disabled servicemen seeking training inducements. H. L. Guite at the Court House handles inquiries. Connecticut is unique in having government experts visit, unlike other states where claims are sent to Washington or New York by letter. The weather forecast notes a warmer Sunday.
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Federal Vocational Board
County Court House
H. L. Guite
Court House
Connecticut
Washington
New York
Appointments to Pay ing and Sewer Commission
John Hotz and David Feuer named to the Pay ing ang Sewer Commission succeeding Chew and Quint respectively. Henry J. Clampett reelected. Harry D. Fitzgerald and John 5. Dunn also reappointed as plumbing examiners. Appointments dated June 28, publicized today. Cashel ambush results in one sergeant killed and a constable wounded. attackers fled.
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John Hotz
David Feuer
Ang
William Chew
Joseph Quint
California
Henry J. Clampett
Harry D. Fitzgerald
John 5. Dunn
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Spot
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France
Charles Shackleton
Bus Association
Shriners
DR. Lawlor
Speers
4TH
Newfield Park
Tilden
M’adoo
Gen. Gorgas
Brddgeport
Public Utilities Commission
Rae
Cashel
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