Nott Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder
Mrs Ethel H Nott seeks to change her plea after letters written in county jail are read by the defense. Judge Maltbie treats the motion with caution, noting Nott’s fragile state, and allows a plea to end the sensational Fairfield county murder trial to avoid further public proceedings.
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Ethel H. Nott
William M. Maltbie
Hall
Fairfield County
Robert DeForest
Henr E. Shannon
Nott
Elwood Wade
Homer S. Cummings
John Edward Johston
Wade
Five Die as Tulsa Riots Rock City in Race Clashes
Tulsa reports ten hours of citywide rioting with five white men dead and about fifty injured. Police say no confirmed Black fatalities though reports claim several killed. Thousands shot fired as white mobs confront Black residents near Frisco station with planes circling above.
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Tulsa
Okla
Producers Market Opens with Large, Fresh Supply Sold Out
The Producers and Consumers market opened on City Plaza this morning drawing many buyers by auto. By 9 o clock all 18 wagon loads of vegetables were sold. Albert E Wilkinson of the Agriculture Department opened the sales, with Trafic Officer Daniel J Reilly in charge. The wholesale department ran from 4 to 7 a m and reported large sales while retail hours extended from 7 a m until stock clearance. Prices were reasonable and produce was home grown.
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Albert E. Wilkinson
Department of Agriculture
Actng
Trafic
Daniel J. Reilly
Humorist Wins Classic Derby At Epsom Downs
Humorist won the classic derby at Epsom Downs with Craig An Eran second and Le Monora third among twenty three runners. Humorist had placed third in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket in April, while Craig An Eran and Lemonora were 2000 Guineas top two.
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Epsom Downs
Eng
Associated Press
Humorist
Viscount Astor
Craig An Eran
Joseph Watson
Lemonora
J. B. Joel
Newmarket
London
King George
Queen Mary
Ascot
American golfers all eliminated at British open
Turnberry June 1 Sara Fownes of Pittsburgh the last of four Americans in the third round of the British ladies open was eliminated this afternoon by Miss Cautley of Thanet former champion by 6 up and 5 to play.
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Turnberry
A. P
Sara Fownes
Pittsburgh
Miss Cautley
Thanet
Anglo Japanese Alliance Not To Meet Opposition
Washington reports indicate the Harding administration may oppose the renewal of the Anglo Japanese alliance unless treaty terms change. Diplomatic sentiment suggests Britain will consider renewal with hints of U.S. involvement in wartime commitments, potentially signaling shifts in Article IV obligations.
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Harry Lt. Rogers
Washington
Harding
Imperial British Council
London
RailWay Workers to Vote on Wage Reduction
Washington reports a June 27 28 Chicago meeting of six railway unions to decide on the 400 million wage cut. Ballots will be sent to about 500000 rail shop workers to determine acceptance or a likely strike vote. Leaders anticipate continued conferences and possible court actions as AFL delegates convene in Denver.
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Washington
Railway Labor Board
Chicago
Labor Board
Ents
American Federation of Labor
Denver
J. Malloy
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes
Tennis Stars Near Final Round in Paris
In Paris on June 1, William T. Tilden II and William Laurentz, the world hard court singles champions, advanced toward the final round. Tilden faced Rodzianko of Russia, while Laurentz battled Demorpurgo of Italy, with both matches seen as favorable. Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt Mallory was set to meet Mlle. Vassard in the Ingles today.
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Paris
William T. Tilden T
William Laurentz
Tilden
Rodsianko
Laurentz
Demorpurgo
Italy
Molla Bjurstedt Mallory
Mlle. Vassard
Ingles
First Installment On Reparation Now In New York Bank
The first installment of German reparations to the Allies, 35,733,000, is paid through the United States and deposited today at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The German government, via four New York banks, completed the deposit yesterday.
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New York Bank
New York
United States
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Editor Wilson Goes Abroad to Rotary Conference
The Times editor Mrs Wilson sailed from New York aboard the Cameronia to attend the Rotary Clubs international conference in Edinburgh as the local club’s representative. He and Mrs Wilson will tour France Italy and England visiting war battlefields and other sights for about three months.
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the Times
Health Board Report Shows Much Progress
The Board of Health annual report to Mayor Wilson highlights Englewood Hospital as a major city asset for children in Bridgeport. Diphtheria treated with low deaths, admissions rising, and lab exams up from 1919 to 1920. The report cites community nursing, school child hygiene, waste collection expansion, and readiness for emergencies under Dr William Hall Coon.
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Board of Health
Wilson
Englewood Hospital
Bridgeport
Apri
William Hall Coon
Department of Health
Leipzig war crimes trials hear light sentences
Paris reports dissatisfaction with light sentences for German officers at Leipzig. London and Paris discuss reopening war crimes questions. Two Germans have been tried. one received ten months for brutal treatment of British prisoners, the other six months.
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Paris
Leipzig
London
Settlement of Marine Strike Hinges on Owners Action
Washington reports the settlement of the marine strike hinges on a private shipowners conference in New York. The Shipping Board and striker representatives are ready to sign an agreement to wind up the controversy, while the owners still hold out and plan further talks in New York.
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Washington
New York
Shipping Board
Esperanto Crew Brought Safe To Port At Halifax
The Gloucester schooner Esperanto, winner of last fall’s International fishing vessel championships, foundered after striking a submerged wreck near Sable Island. The crew was rescued three hours after abandoning ship and brought to Halifax by the Elsie. Captain Geel of the Elsie planned to land them at Sable but heavy surf forced a Halifax landing.
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Halifax
N. S
Esperanto
Sable Island
Geel
Elsie
Sable
Gloucester
Tom
Stratfield Converts Bar Into Modern Connecticut Cafeteria
Tomorrow the Stratfield hotel basement will unveil a new cafeteria modeled after Boston hotels with latest equipment. The former bar and billiard room has been redecorated with cream and white, mahogany tables seating two to four, and a 50-person capacity. An automatic egg boiler and other modern devices highlight the setup aimed at motor parties and hotel guests seeking convenient dining.
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Stratfield Hotel
Connecticut
Boston
Stratfield
Ichapel
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Ethel Hutchins Nott
Ino cLy i
Frisco
Black Belt
Health Board
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