Flanagan Faces Challenge as New Police Superintendent
Patrick J. Flanagan, appointed police superintendent, vows to follow superior instructions and carry out desires, yet argues the law must guide enforcement. The Times notes conflicts between official orders, political aims, and actual arrests under Mayor Wilson, highlighting raids on vice dens and Republican clubs and potential repercussions for Officer Foley.
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Patrick J. Flanagan
Wilson
Cily
Flanagan
James F. Foley
Lieut
Foley
Palmer Denies Lashar Campaign Contribution
Palmer denies claims that Walter B Lashar contributed 125000 to his campaign fund The World prints a first page retraction noting Lashars bid on German alien property and asserts no donation was made Lashar says he bought at public auction as highest bidder No Democratic candidate tied to large business campaign cash yet in scandal coverage
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Palmer
Walter B. Lashar
Lashar
Bridgeport
Republicans struggle over League of Nations stance
The piece argues the Republican convention must declare a clear position on the League of Nations amid pressure from Irish independence advocates and factional factions. It suggests Johnson may join if nominated, while leaders avoid opposing the League or embracing Irish independence, risking a split within the party.
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Republican Convention
League of Nations
League
Hiram Johnson
Republican Senate
de Valera
America
Washington
Ireland
Republican
Chicago
Waterbury Strike Vote Continues at Mass Meeting
In Waterbury an ann. mass meeting of branches of the New England Workers' Association voted to continue the strike. The voice vote was unanimous despite a packed auditorium. Fifty late ex-service men sat on the floor, while speeches urged unskilled laborers to cooperate to win the strike.
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Waterbury
Ann
New England Workers’ Association
Mayor Foley Held Suspended From Duty After Liquor Charge
At a city meeting Mayor Wilson plans to deliver his annual message outlining improvements and financial condition while aldermen debate their recent $900 raise. Patrolman Foley, after an incident with Sergeant Meyer, was suspended for being intoxicated on duty and awaits arraignment before the police commissioners.
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Foley
Board of Aldermen
Wilson
Stoud
Finance Committee
Charles Meyer
James
Fourth District
Republican Club
Third Precinct
John H. Redgate
Delegates Dark Over Leaders in Convention Fight
Delegates from multiple states wrestle with leadership questions as they organize for the convention committees. Johnson supporters downplay dark horses while considering Hughes as formidable if the race narrows. Campaign managers follow the senate inquiry, with some urging candidates not tainted by the investigation, naming Hughes and Coolidge among those not linked to the slush fund.
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Johnson
Hughes
Senate
Washington
Coolidge
Convention opens as Irish issue looms in labor talks
Delegates of Irish descent plan a caucus to urge Ireland's freedom and withdrawal of British troops. The opening included a labor parade to the Montreal sessions, with welcome by government and labor leaders. Gompers reviewed issues and urged nonpartisan labor policy as Woll likely presides in his absence. The federation reports 4,073,749 members, steel strike costs 343,909, with 369,621 left for steel work. Pacific coast delegates push for Plumb Plan endorsement on railroad control amid impeachment talk of Palmer.
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Ireland
Erin's
St. Tennis Theatre
Dominion
City of Montreal Trades Council
Labor Congress of Canada
Gompers
Chicago
Republican National Convention Resolutions Committee
Mathew Woll
Federation
Pacific Coast Metal Trades Council
Atlantic City
Palmer
Cozza Allegedly Beaten in Effort for Confession
The article reports that Cozza was beaten in the Burns force by Lieutenant Fred Bozeman and Patrolman Michael Arnolsky during questioning at the vice squad rooms. He was released under 7500 bonds and later described manhandling. Prosecutor DeLaney ordered an investigation as details emerged and Cozza prepared to seek warrants and damages. Cozza faces a City Court arraignment on a statute violation, with ties alleged to a city vice network.
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Vice Squad
DeLaney
Cronan
Cozza
Fred Bozeman
Burns Force
Michael Arnolsky
Burns
Vice Trust
Bindkowitz
La Follette Undergoes Gallbladder Operation
Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin was operated on at St. Mary's hospital in Rochester on June 7 for removal of the gall bladder. The operation was reported successful but more serious than anticipated. A bulletin later said his condition is good and he is resting as easily as can be expected.
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Rochester
Minn
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
St. Mary's Hospital
la Follette
Stop Payment on Rail Passenger Funds
Hartford June 7 A check for 3926.95 drawn by Robbins B Stoeckel treasurer of the Connecticut delegation to the Republican convention was stopped at Connecticut River Banking Co. The payment was to the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad for transport to and from Chicago. Dissatisfaction with railroad accommodations prompted the stop by telegram signed by Stoeckel.
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Eartford
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Connecticut River Banking Company
Robbins B. Stoeckel
Connecticut
Cai¢ago
New Haven Road
Stoeckel
Ingenious Way to Catch Forger at New York Bank
New York on June 7 an assistant paying teller of an uptown Pacific bank branch triggered an electric call that closed all doors and lowered pistol boxes to guard reach. Actor Jackson L. Kathon, alleged forger of a check, was arrested as he left the teller window.
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New York
Pacific Bank
Jackson L. Kathon
Hold Lewis in $10 000 Bonds for a Hearing
New York detectives traced Lewis to Norfolk after a tip and a photo led to recognition by Norfolk police. May 29 three officers pursued him as he fled in an automobile near docks and freight yards. He was captured after leaping from the car and hiding in a factory cellar. He escaped jail with three men the following Wednesday night but was recaptured. His wife accompanied them to Bridgeport and was not arrested, with authorities noting she had no known connection to the alleged vice ring.
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New York
Norfolk
Lewis
Barton
Bridgeport
Berlin rail workers refuse to run trains with French troops
Berlin reports that June 7 members of the railwaymen union decided to refuse to operate trains carrying French colored troops across Germany to Poland. The action follows a demand presented to the German government by France, per Taeglische Rundschau.
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Berlin
Railwaymen's Union
Germany
Poland
Taeglische Rundschau
France
Two Troops Protect Men At Rubber Co Plant
An increased force of operatives moved to the National India Rubber Company plant today under two troops of cavalry. Workers remained largely on strike and out of sight, with few on the streets. Company officials reported gains across most departments except the making room and shoe departments, where staffing was minimal and strikers question the plant’s ability to run with a skeletal force.
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Bristol
National India Rubber Company
Dallas Baby Mystery Ties To Coughlin Kidnap Probe
A white infant about fourteen months old was found hidden in a Dallas Negro woman’s home. Police consider the child possibly Mrs George H Coughlin of Norristown Pa the kidnapped child, though the woman gave varying explanations. The baby reportedly starved and had been in the home a week. Separately in Buenos Aires officials denied seventy Argentine soldiers were killed or many wounded in a Chaco encounter with Palaga Indians.
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Dallas
Texas
Norristown
George H. Coughlin
Shreveport
Buenos Aires
Chaco
Argentina
War Ministry
Coal Arrives for Bridgeport and Derby Parties
Three barges carrying about 3,000 tons of coal reached Bridgeport today. The tow included six barges bound for Derby, brought around to the Hou tonic river.
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Bridgeport
Derby
Turkey's Time Extended for Peace Reply Deadline
Paris reports an extension of time for Turkey to answer allied nations peace terms. The new deadline in the arrangements is June 26. In Cincinnati, the Mayes lawsuit against the Chicago National League club begins in U S district court, alleging prior membership.
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Paris
Turkey
Cincinnati
Lee Mayes
Chicago National League Baseball Club
United States District Court
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