A Mexican Policy In The United States Mexico Relation
The Bridgeport Times discusses Secretary Hughes policy shaping U S relations with Mexico The focus is safeguarding American property rights in Mexico against retroactive constitutional provisions from 1917 and the need for an amity and commerce treaty Ratification and honest observance of such a treaty could lead to recognition of the Mexican government by the Harding administration
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State Hughes
Harding
United States
Hughes
Political scions debate Harding policy and debt burden
Dispatches from Washington reveal party bosses fret over the Harding Administration. Privately they question foreign policy, taxes, league membership, disarmament, and debt payments as they seek public answers to curb discontent. June 8, 1920.
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Bridgeport Times
Washington
National Capitol
Harding
League of Nations
National Committee
Lawrence Elm Preservation Effort Sparks National Attention
Lawrence Mass citizens raise ten thousand dollars to save a giant elm tied to a veteran legend. The plan aims to buy the property and preserve the historic tree as a headquarters for the local Historical Society, exemplifying community action against urban curb and sidewalk development.
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Societ
Bridgeport
United States
Immigration Law Delays Italians at New York Harbor
The new immigration law, in effect since June 1, left fifteen hundred Italians aboard a ship in New York Harbor as the monthly quota was filled. Without emergency legislation, these immigrants cannot land, forcing care at sea or repatriation. Critics call the act hasty and ill conceived and urge systematic port supervision.
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Italy
America
New York World
Naty
United States
Republican National Committee Meets in Washington
The Republican National Committee gathered in Washington for a session aimed at electing a new chairman to replace Will Hays who has moved to the Postmaster General post. The meeting also covered routine matters and other vital party interests kept private.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Will Hays
Republican Party
Pueblo in June Anxious Yet Resilient After Floods
The New York Times reflection recalls Pueblo Colorado’s history of floods since 1850 with floods in 1874 and 1894, noting the city’s rapid growth as a steel and mining center. It weighs the recurring danger while praising Pueblans’ optimism and rebuilding spirit as a greater city may rise from disaster.
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New York Times
Pueblo
Arkansas
Fountain
Fountain Creek
Vesuvius
St Mirre
Short Skirt Debate and Immigration Law Sparks Varied Press Views
Opinion from Dr. Woods Hutchinson defends the short skirt as healthful and liberating, while noting fashion’s evolving norms and potential future limits. The new 3 percent immigration law limits Italian arrivals, with monthly caps and enforcement steps discussed amid broad media reactions.
Out of Date: Modern Highway Robbers Lost To Time
An unsigned Los Angeles Times column argues that old time highwaymen like Claude Duval and Jack Sheppard have been replaced by modern criminals using cars and automatics. It suggests future historians will not celebrate today’s “sky knights” or highwaymen, as hero worship fades.
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Los Angeles Times
Claude Duval
Jack Sheppard
England
Sky Knights
Franke Ike
Raoul Lufbery
King’s influence on federal appointments sparks debate
Hartford Courant notes Waterbury Republicans claim John T. King of New York and Bridgeport swung the nomination to Harding, yet records show he did not vote for Harding and only joined the Connecticut delegation briefly. It suggests Harding may favor patronage to those who opposed him at times, while Frank Stillwagen v. Reginald S. Hall was heard in Commons Pleas court with a decision reserved by Judge John J. Walsh.
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Harding
Chicago
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Pennsylvania
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Nichols Now Heads Massachusetts Tech
Ernest Fox Nichols was inaugurated president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology succeeding the late Richard MacLaurin. His address urged stronger ties between science and industry and improved labor management relations. Elihu Thompson noted Nichols as the right leader, and Nichols took office amid a formal academic procession. In a separate item, Alice Harriman of 409 Alsace Street faced City Court on a $500 bond for allegedly stealing a hand bill from Mary Blair at Thook lawn park during a church service. the case was continued to Saturday.
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Boston
Ernest Fox Nichols
Dartmouth College
Mass. Institute of Technoloy
Richard ©. MacLaurin
Nichols
Massachusetts Inst. of Technology
Elihu Thompson
MacLaurin
Mary Blair
Thooklawn Park
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Alice Harriman
Alsace ‘Street
Stratford Fire Board Considers Modernizing Communications
The Stratford fire board weighs direct call lines to fire headquarters and a modern siren system. New permanent staff could rise to four under the upcoming charter, with a pumping engine planned to boost coverage beyond hydrants as fire losses climb toward 259000 dollars. The five commissioners continued their lengthy session seeking finance approval.
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William Anthony
Stratford
Board of Finance
Turkish Nationalists Receive Reinforcements at Angora
London reports Kemal Pasha has been reinforced and threatens to advance toward the Black Sea and Marmara. Angora government exhibits arrogance toward the Allies as Asia Minor tensions rise with alarming possibilities cited by morning papers.
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London
Mustaph Kemal Pasha
Angora
Black Sea
Sea of
Marmara
Asia Minor
Plaintiffs Win $499 Judgment in Stamford Case
Judge John J. Walsh of Common Pleas Court awarded Frank M. Feek and Fred C. Ruts of Feeks and Rutz a judgment of $499.50 against Louis Nelson of Stamford. Damages of $500 were sought. The defendant's claim that Inger Soll authorized the transaction was not proven.
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Common Pleas Court
Frank M. Feek
Fred. C. Ruts
Feeks & Rutz
Stamford
Louis Nelson
Damges
Ingersoll
Golp Scores in Qualifying Round at Gleneagles
In Gleneagles Scotland June second section of the Thousand Guineas Tournament of professional golfers on the nine hole Queen's Course featured Tom Kerrizan Siwanoy Country Club New York 36 J H Taylor Sunbury Edward Ras Oxhey 34 Scores on the King's Course of 15 holes Walter Hagen Detroit 71 Jock Hutchison Chicago 72 J H Kirkwood Australasian open champion 2
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Siwanoy Country, Club
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Oxhey
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Detroit
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Chicago
J. Hkirkwood
Retail Prices Now 35 Percent Lower Across Stores
Prices in Bridgeport and across the New York district show a 35 percent drop from May 1920 to today. Federal Reserve reports indicate higher sales volumes and lower costs, with apparel and household goods leading declines while furniture and china rise or fall variably.
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Jones
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Adams Named Chairman Of National Committee
Swashington June S J Adams of Jaws was elected chair man of the Republican National Committee at the first meeting of the full committee here today at the Chicago convention a year ago Ralph Williams of Oregon was named vice chairman Will H Hass Postmaster General presented his resignation as national chairman soon after the committee met and Adams was chosen without opposition.
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John T. Adams
Jaws
Republican Nacional Committee
Chicago
Ralph Willams
Oregon
Will M H. Hass
Adams
Kimberley Phonograph Company sues for 2000 damages
The Kimberley Phonograph Company of New York City filed in Superior Court for $2000 against Morris T. Goldfeld over a May 31 alleged debt. The case is returnable on the first Tuesday in September. London report notes the Supreme Council will not meet to discuss Upper Silesian troubles before July, per a senior official.
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New York City
Superior Cour
Morris T. Goldfeld
London
Supreme Council
Ants Threaten To Destroy Building At Wichita Stock Yards
Hordes of ants rising through mud tubes threaten to destroy the $100000 Exchange Building at the stock yards in Wichita. Timber stored beneath is consumed as ants tunnel up to the west end and second floor. Entomologists identify the ants as Australian or South American siege inhabitants and attempts to stop them with fly paper fail. Authorities plan insulation and exclude return to ground to exterminate the army. The Pleasure Beach park invites aldermen to inspect and join a dinner and rides tomorrow.
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Wichita
Eas
Washington
Senators Honor Foremost Members At Hartford Club Dinner
Senator Alexander L. DeLaney F Earle Garlick and Howard Chal lenger attended a testimonial dinner for members of the Stats Senate at the Hartford Club last night. Brief remarks were made on the eve of adjournment and each legislator received a hand some silver pencil as a favor.
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Alexander L. DeLaney
F. Earle Garlick
Howard
Challenger
Hartford Club
Stats Senate
Ofneral Assembly
Receivers Named for H Panda Sis Lunch System Inc
A Superior court judge names a receiver for H Panda Sis Lunch System Inc with remaining New Haven restaurants after selling others in Waterbury Hartford and Springfield. Notices for local obituaries and funeral details follow for Cuddy Ruoss Burroughs Schuirer with addresses and interment plans.
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New Haven
Wanted Monuments and Dairy Sales Offers in Town
An assortment of want ads lists prices for artistic monuments in Grantt and Marble and various dairy and job services. Notices include a dairy firm seeking a lady seller, a solicitor offering commissions for vented dairy products, and a thoroughly experienced bookkeeper. A Bridgeport probate notice requests an order to sell estate real estate with public notice to interested parties.
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