Private duty and public stock in beer and law
Adolphus Pusch and Lasker debate beer sales in territories and on ships, debating interests and the public good. LaFollette discusses a congressional veto and Madison notes, while New York bakers face price-cut competition and finger printing of infants gains approval. The piece closes with flag day observances by G A R veterans and Miss Boudren’s stewardship of the flag.
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New York
Bridgeport Hospital
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Locomotive Engineers
Fire destroys big foundry in Norwalk
South Norwalk June 15 Damare vo Early morning fire destroyed the Meeker foundry and outbuildings. Valuables and patterns perished. Loss estimated between 0,000 and 875,000. Firemen injured by falling walls. none seriously hurt. Plant started in 1857 will be rebuilt. insurance covers the loss. Edward S. Meeker, principal stockholder, stated plans to rebuild.
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Norwalk
Damarevo
Meeker
Bremen
Edward S. Meeker
Brewer Seeks Divorce On Cruelty Grounds
Ina Oliver Brewer of Norwalk seeks a divorce from Charles T. Brewer on cruelty grounds. Referee Joel H. Reed heard witnesses including Allan A. Sills who testified Brewer was cruel on multiple visits, including pulling his wife from bed by her hair.
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Ina Oliver Brewer
Norwalk
Joel H. Reed
Charles T. Brewer
John J. Cuneo
Brewer
Allan A. Sills
State Police to Enforce Gambling Laws at Fairs
State police under Supt. Robert Hurley will inspect State Agricultural Fairs to ensure compliance with gambling laws. Fairs violating state rules may be denied state appropriations, as Secretary Leonard H Healey clarifies. Agricultural boards previously handled inspections, now police oversight tightens enforcement and fair managers may meet with Hurley for guidance.
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Supt. Hurley
Sec. Healey
Hartford
Robert Harley
Leonard H. Healey
State Board of Agreult
State Board of Agriculture
Healey
Light
Hurley
Two Joy-Riders Fined Fifty Dollars Each
William Conlin of 160 Madison Avenue William Griffin of Catherine Street and John J Connors of 181 Madison Avenue were arraigned in city court after stealing a taxicab from Cartessen Taxi Service on February 26 while intoxicated and wrecking it on North Main Street. Conlin and Connors were fined $50 each and Griffin's case was nolled.
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William Conlin
Madison Avenue
William Griffin
Catherine Street
John J. Connors
Cartessen
North Main Street
Conlin
Conners
Griffin
Showman's Wife Charged in Riverside Murder Case
Doris Brunen widow of John T. Brunen owner of the Mighty Doris and Colonel Francis Ferrari Show has been arrested on complicity charges in his March 10 Riverside New Jersey murder. Brother in law Charles M Mohr and Charles M Powell already in custody with Powell allegedly confessing to killing Brunen at Mohr's instigation.
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Doris Brunen
John T. Brunen
Doris
Francis Ferrari
Brunen
Riverside
N. J
Charles M. Mohr
Charles M. Powell
Powell
Mohr
Fought Over Quart One Man Killed On Steamer
Washington June 15 A dispute over a quart of whiskey sparked a riot on a steamer between Washington and a Potomac resort. About 400 excursionists clashed injuring many, one dead and several possibly fatally wounded before the fight ended as factions disembarked at Alexandria Virginia. Police arrested a number of participants when the steamer returned to port and again at Alexandria.
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Washington
Potomac River
Alexandria
Lasker Adheres To Stand On Liquor Sale On Vessels
Washington June 15 Chairman Lasker maintains the sale of liquor on Shipping Board vessels will continue until proven illegal. A move to amend the subsidy bill to ban liquor on ships is expected before the Merchant Marine Committee. Upshaw will seek an amendment barring use of federal subsidy funds by steamship lines selling liquor. Anheuser Busch Brewing Co offers witnesses to back charges of prohibition violations by the Shipping Board.
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Washington
Lasker
Congress
Upshaw
Democrat
Georgia
St Louis
Aneheuser | Busch Brewing Company
United States Shipping Board
O. A. Remmers
Churchill Confirms Irish Free State Constitution Conforms
London June 5 The Irish Free State constitution, shaped under the Anglo Irish treaty, will be made public tomorrow according to Winston Churchill Colonial Secretary in the House of Commons. The amended draft was sent to the British signatories for final review with Prime Minister and Griffith awaiting formalities in Downing Street. Seventeen Irish Republican Army members were released in Londonderry as unrest continues in Donegal and other counties.
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London
A. P
Irish Free State
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Toda
Churchill
Grifth
Grifith
Downing Street
Ireland
Grimeth
Londonderry
Irish Republican Army
Ariel
Donegal
G O P Leaders Clash as Peace Congress Scheduled
A Bridgport Times report says John T. Kine former Republican head will attend tonight’s Stratfield gathering led by J. Alex H. Robinson to heal party rifts. John F. King may return to lead the party as plans for reorganization are read. factions have reportedly cooled. Dorothy Cromwell, recently moved from Hitleide Home to Middletown.
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John T. Kine
Republican Party
Fairfield Coun
Peace Congress
Stratfield
J. Alex. H. Robinson
Repub- Mean
John F. King
Bridgsport
King
Ilreas
List Agnich War Instigutor
John
Dillion
Republican Town Committee
Republican Town
Robinson
Losder
Wilson
Noonger
Attorney Breen's Death Ruled Probably Accidental
Coroner's inquest found Attorney Francis J. Breen died from an accidentally discharged .22 rifle while cleaning a gun at his home on Black Rock Avenue. The hearing noted no evidence of self harm and cited the gun’s discharge as the likely cause, with plans for his forthcoming cases described by his partner.
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Francis J. Breen
Black Rock Avenue
John J. Phelan
Breen
Sol Badesch
Simons
Michael Larney
Bureau of Investigation
Larney
Bridgeport Industry Bulletin Hits 59.9 Percent Employed
The Manufacturers Association reports 31 factories show 59.9 percent of normal workers employed while man hours reach 59.0 percent. Employed workers average 99.0 percent of normal time, total employees 15,154, up 105 from last week. Estimated normal workforce 25,318.
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Bridgeport
Manufacturers Association
Citizens seek bridge funding to replace loss in Penn Bridge works
In Beaver Falls PA a group led by Samuel C. Shaw asked Mayor Atwater to authorize funds and state leg islation for a bridge at East Washington avenue. The city has spent about 8000 dollars and painting costs on iron work stored for three years, with estimates to finish at 150000 dollars. The Fast Washington bridge would be the second oldest. government permission and more bonds are needed. Names of attendees include H. E. Dinewon and R. Murphy of Frank Miller Lumber Co and George Kolyestar among others.
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Penn Bridge Company
Beaver Falls
Pennsylvania
East Washington Avenue
Samuel C. Shaw
Citzens
Richard Murphy
Frank Miller Lumber Co
Brass Co
Connecticut Co
Washington Avenue
G. Krupka
Terry Place
H. E. Dinewon
Hindreport Machine & Toot
D. J. Williams
Conn. Tool & Engineering Co
Tl. M. Ellsworth
EB. D. Sprague
Teast Washington Avenue
R. A. Murphy
George Kolyestar
Patrick MeGes
Thomas McNamars
Eaton Street
Praternal Order of Eagles
A. J.porter
Automatic Machine Co
Why Do Travelers Want to Drink Puzzle Rages Ships
A United States flag ship sale issue draws international notice and a public debate over the Volstead Prohibition era. A shipping official notes most travelers seek wine cards before booking on American ships, insisting passengers must know they will get alcoholic satisfaction. Congressman Gallivan of Massachusetts releases a wine list used by the American Shipping Board to illustrate the demand.
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Eondon
United States
Gallivan
Massachusetts
New York
Walter Ward Indicted for Murder by Westchester Grand Jury
Walter Ward vice president of Ward Baking Company was indicted for murder by the Westchester Grand Jury in White Plains on June 18. Ward confessed to killing Clarence Peters a former sailor claiming Peters and two others blackmailed him.
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White Plains
Westchester Grand Jury
Walter 8
Ward
Ward Baking Companys
Clarence Peters
Peters
Lake Torpedo Co Adheres To Present Policy After Election
Lake Torpedo Boat Co will keep current policy following Henry J. Miller of Elizabeth New Jersey’s election to the vacant position caused by Herbert Miller’s death General Manager Philip O Briij said Submarine S S 1 will move to the shore base near the freight docks Monday and begin trials Delivery to the government is expected within a week or ten days Submarine S 48 will be ready soon for trials and its delivery hinges on successful tests Submarine S 45 was the boat observed offshore on December 7 1921 Mrs Catherine Langes of 1354 State street was injured in a collision and taken to St Vincent's hospital for observation
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Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Henry J. Miller
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Herbert
Miller
Philip 0 Bri
The
Lake Co
Loral Harbor
Singer Miz. Co
N. J
Tremendous haul by agents in New Haven raid
Federal agents and local police seized three hundred gallons of alcohol, seven stills, twenty six barrels of mash and other paraphernalia in a New Haven raid. No arrests were made as no one was found in the house. authorities expected arrests today. Jewelry, silks and fabrics were found, tied to recent robberies in the city, with bootlegging tied to a riverfront route during high tide.
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New Haven
Federal
Wiutis Gure
Eneh
Che
Springfield Plan Prompts School Vacation Proposal
Springfield Massachusetts boards weigh a plan to grant a vacation every eighth week for younger pupils, trimming the school plant and staff by about one eighth. The proposal, urged by Parent Teachers Associations, would affect fourth grade and under, reducing teaching hours and potentially eliminating a schoolhouse for 1,300 pupils.
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Springfield
Mass
Board of Education
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U. S
Busch
Germany
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Sara Boudren
Thomas Houdren
Boudren
Mina Houdren
Miss Boudren
Big Foundry
Joy
Showman
Charles ID
Charles M. Mecha
G.O.P
John T. King
Dorothy Cromwell
Hitleide
Middletown
Savanus
Walter Ward
Lake Torpedo Co
Fairfield and
Howard Avenue
Catherine Langes
State Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Boy
Maplewood Avenus
Maniewood and
Hancock Avenues
Yeater~ Say
F. J. O’brieng
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