Wood Nominated for Republican Presidential Hopeful
Chicago report notes Major General Leonard Wood, praised by Governor Henry J. Allen of Kansas as the best known American, was formally nominated for the Republican presidential bid. The piece quotes Allen calling Wood blunt but capable and outlines his Cuba governance record as a key qualification.
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Chicago
Leonard Wood
Henry J. Alten
Kansas
Allen
Wood
America
Warrant Clashes Over Assault Case In City Police
Vast interest in Bridgeport politics surged as Lt. Bozeman of the Burns squad faced assault charges after an office confrontation with Prosecuting Attorney DeLaney. Chief Myers pressed for DeLaney's arrest. a judge refused. Bozeman’s case was postponed to June 26 with $200 bond. Separately, financier George W. Perkins, Jr. said his father is in a Stamford sanitarium for a nervous collapse, with no immediate plan for commitment.
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Bridgeport
Fred C. Bozeman
Burns
Frank Cozza
Allen C. Myers
Alexander L. DeLaney
Bozeman
Superintendent of Police
DeLaney
Myers
The
Police Board
Clifford B. Wilson
Redgate
Allen ©. Meyers
E. Earle Garlick
Wilson
Garlick
Frederic A. Bartlett
Corsa
George W. Perkins
Finance
Stamford
Charles D. Lockwood
Stamford Probate Court
I Jr
New York
Perkins
Chicago
Indictments Quashed Against American Woolen Cos
In New York and Massachusetts federal court the indictments for profiteering against the American Woolen Companies and William M. Wood were quashed. Judge Mack ruled the Lever act did not cover cloth as wearing apparel, thus dismissing charges though woolen cloth remains a general trade item. American Woolen shares jumped prior to noon trading on the news.
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New York
Massachusetts
William M. Wood
Mack
Charles EB. Hughes
Juase
Congress
Mothers urged to aid search for kidnapped Blakeley Coughlin
Norristown infant Blakeley Coughlin, 13 months, was kidnapped nine days earlier. Mrs. George H. Coughlin appeals to all mothers and children nationwide, urging tips. She describes Blakeley’s height, weight, blue eyes, light hair, and a faint eyelid wear. Dallas police state a white baby with a negro woman is not Blakeley, after comparing a photo.
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Norristown
George H. Coughlin
Blakeley Coughlin
United States
Blakeley
Dallas
Tex
Coughlin
Dedication of Soldiers Tablet Set for June 17
Judge Edward L. Smith and Rev. Harris Starr will speak at an 8 oclock June 17 ceremony in Bridgeport High School auditorium for the dedication of a memorial tablet for the soldiers sailors and marines of B M S. Richard I. Neithercut will preside. Liberty Chorus to assist. public invited with free admission. invitation cards sent to ex service families.
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Edward L. Smith
Hartford
Court of Common Pleas
United State District Attorney
B. M.S
Smith
Harris Starr
New Haven
Starr
Pilgrim Congregational Church
12Nd Infantry
Richard I. Neithercut
Alumni Association
Edward Spargo
Charles Bitzer
Qfildred Brinsmade
Frederick E
Morgan
Elmer Haven
Publc
Receivers File Annual Statements in Superior Court
In today’s short calendar session all receivers acting under court orders filed their annual statements. Cases listed include Danbury and Bethel Street Railway v Woods Industrial Engineering Co and others in Bridgeport and related firms. Population statistics report St Johnbury Wisconsin and Appleton Wisconsin with small increases.
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Danbury & Bethel Street Railway
the Woods Industrial Engineering Co
The
Bridgeport Electric Manufactring Co
Bridgeport Auction O
Craft Paper Box Co
Bridgeport Vehicle Co
Giant Plaster Board Co
Acme Tire’ Machine Co
Robert L. Wehrle
Anning Smith Transportation Lines, Inc
Elliott-Cornwall Manufacturing Co
Gompers Object to Labor Plank at SPA Conference
Montreal June 11 Samuel Gompers AFL president condemned the labor plank adopted by the Republican National Convention. He urged repeal of compulsory arbitration in the transportation act and said the party rejected labor’s demands. He spoke after arriving from Chicago where he presented labor's case to the platform committee. London June 11 Europe’s SPA talks with Germany face possible abandonment as German election results boost independents and conservatives. Premier Millerand’s stance may oppose further German indemnity concessions. Giolitti's expected ministry shifts French policy toward Germany.
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Montreal
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Chicago
National Republican Platform Committee
London
Germany
France
Giovanni Giollitti
Millerand
Spa
Signor Giollitti
Italy
Bicycle knockdown on North Main street injures woman
At noon near Bull's Head Mrs J Laurin 51 of 47 French street was struck by a bicycle ridden by T F Lazarus 119 Wakeley street alighting from a trolley. She sustained arm and body abrasions and was treated at the Emergency hospital before being sent home.
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Bull's Head
J. Laurin
French Street
T. FP. Lazarus
Wakeley Street
B. J. Burns
Albanians Now Control Country After Evacuation
Official cables say Koritza province in Southern Albania has been evacuated by French troops and handed to Albanian government forces. It marks the first time Albanians control their entire country since 1916. Italians still hold the port of Valona. Albanian Commissioner Chekrezi credits U S stance against Greek secession as pivotal. Antonio Vocolla, 83 Steuben Street, a longtime guard at Remington Arms Co., is assigned to regular duty in the local Detective Bureau.
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Washington
Koritza
Albania
Orient
Camyatgan
Austro-Hungary
Valona
Chekrezi
Antonio Vocolla
Steuben Street
Remington Arms Co
Vocolla
Silent police on arrest of four Milford men
Police declined comment on the arrest of Carmelo Sako and three others from Milford and nearby streets. They were arraigned in City Court on breach of the peace charges, with bonds set at 5000 for Sako and 2000 for Caperosa. Two others are described as witnesses while Fusco was reported released.
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Carmelo Sako
Marlin Avenue
Milford
John Roverti
Pembroke Street
Andrew Fusco
Sherman Street
Thomas Caperosa
Hallett Street
Frank Viretti
State Police
Sako
Fusco
Suite
Virelli
Wood Nominated At Republican Convention In Chicago
In Chicago on June 11 General Leonard Wood was nominated by Governor Allen of Kansas for president. A forty minute Wood demonstration followed, with Frank Knox and Mrs. Douglass Robinson seconding the nomination. Senator Lodge urged order as crowds cheered, then Arkansas backed Illinois for Lowden. roll call began with Alabama and Arizona yielding to Wood. The convention opened under rapping, prayer by Rev. John Meyer, and impatient delegates.
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Senator Lodge
Frank Knox
New Hampshire
Wood
Lowden
Isles
Lodge
Robinson
Leonard Wood
New York State
Arkansas
Ilinois
Rodenbere
Alabama
Arizona
Kansas
Henry Allen
Will
Dishonest management charges at AF of L meeting
Glenn Plumb of Washington, originator of the Plumb plan for public railroad ownership, told the American Federation of Labor convention that U S railroad managements are dishonest under the current system. He argued public ownership would remove temptation and cited Interstate Commerce Commission data alleging Pennsylvania Railroad officials held stock in several supplier firms.
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Glenn Plumb
Washington
American Federation of Labor
United States
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Girl Overcome by Gas at Atlantica Metal Parts
Miss Helen Solomon, 19, of Ann Street was overcome by gas fumes at No 252 Middle Street inside the Atlantica Metal Parts Company around 8 am. A broken gas meter seal allowed fumes to fill the building. Dr J A Maxwell provided first aid and ambulance transport. She recovered with no lasting effects. Chicago notes report one heat related death and three prostrations yesterday.
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Atlantica Metal Parts Company
Middle Street
Helen Solomon
No. 214
Ann Street
J. A. Maxwell
Church To Celebrate 225th Anniversary
The United Congregational church marks its 225th year with services June 15 through 19 including a Sunday 10 30 anniversary service with speakers Rev Herbert D Gallaudet Rev Richard le Swain and Rev William Horace Day and a devotional by Rev Henry Halism Tweedy A lawn fete hosted by Mr and Mrs Lucien T Werner on Saturday June 19 supports the church women's fund.
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United Congregational Church
Herbert D. Gallaudet
First
Richard le Swain
Scopa
William Horace Day
United Church
Henry Halism Tweedy
Bridgeport
Clifford B. Wilson
Alfred Ernest Garvie
D. TA
Hackney
New Gelieses
London
Congregational Union of
England and Wales
Insternational
Congregational Council
Boston
Great Britain
W. Seymour Lacy
Lucien T. Werner
Broad Street
Young Women‘s Guild
Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
General Wood
Cuba
Leonard
McKinley
G. W. Perkins
Stamford Sanitarium
Woolen Cos
Lodge No. 20
Amalgamated Metal Workers of America
Road Street
Sam Lavitt
Lodge No. 3
L. A. of M
Lavitt
Amalgamated Metal Workers
LA of M
St. Johnbury
Appleton, Wis
H&ab
Harry Miska
Shelton Street
Mmergency Hospital
Union
Bridgeport Brass Co
Housatonic Avenue
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Belzium
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