U S Citizens Pressured Into Greek Army
Smyrna June 17. American citizens are being impressed into the Greek army by Athens authorities, with protest by George Horton United States consul general. Men formerly in the French army have been taken from homes or ships, stripped of passports, jailed, and mistreated. Horton says acts violate US Greece agreements. one case involves Private James Raftel of New York, a World War I veteran. Continued on page twelve.
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Athens
Smyrna
Patras
Saloniki
Horton
United States
Greece
James Raftel
New York City
Mitylen
Motor Taken From This City in Bridgeport Theft Case
Two Brooklyn youths and a Jersey City woman arrested on the Bridgeport car theft were arraigned in Bridge Plaza court Brooklyn. Bonds set at 2500 each for further examination. Sadie Devanney named as Richmond’s sweetheart. car stolen June 14 in Bridgeport and taken to Zoar Conn with plates discarded. Car owner listed as George J. Smith Milford. Defendants charged with fugitives from justice and bringing stolen property into the state.
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New York
Brooklyn
Bridgeport
Conn
Bridge Plaza Court
Sadie Devanney
William Edward Richmond
Jerseys City
Ernest Knapp
New Britain
Con
John Kelley
Richmond
Knapp
Main Street
Rove $T
Zoar
George J. Smith
Broadstreet
Milford
Government Wins Victory In Leak Case
Washington reports that Justice Siddons dismissed demurrers to the indictment of Ashton F Embry E Millard Mayer Barnett Moses and J Harwood Graves in a conspiracy case seeking advance Supreme Court decision leaks used for Wall Street speculation. The ruling sends the four to trial on their merits.
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Washington
U. S&s Supreme Court
District Supreme Court
Siddons
Ashton F. Embry
E. Millard Mayer
Barnett Moses
J. Harwood Graves
United States
Supreme Court
Wall Street
Miss Leitch Wins Again In French Open Final
In Fountainebleau on June 17 Miss Cecil Leitch defeated Miss Jace Wethered 6 up and 5 to play to capture the French women’s open golf championship for the fourth time. Miss Alexa Sterling of Atlanta was eliminated by Miss Wethered in the semi finals.
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Fountainebleau
France
Cecil Leitch
Jace Wethered
England
Miss Leitch
Alexa Sterling
Atlanta
Miss Wethered
Opinions Differ On Petitions To Retain Tax Commissioner
petitions circulated in all five city houses yesterday afternoon asked for Arthur Sennor to remain tax commissioner. President Samuel Dawe of the Board of Fire Commissioners defended the action stating no fire department rules were violated. Dawe admitted distributing the petitions to Chief Daniel Johnson as a favor to a Taxpayers League member who requested it. Johnson said there was no restriction and the petitions were simply left at firemen's houses for them to act as they chose. The practice was described as common citywide. no evidence any were sent to police. Johnson dissociated from it.
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Arthur Sennor
Bridgeport
Samuel Dawe
Board of Fire Commissioners
Dawe
Daniel E. Johnson
Taxpayers’ Teague
Johnson
Taxpayers' League
Mr. Dawe
Police Department
John A. Cornell
Democratic Town Committee
J. Alex Robinson
Republican Town Committee
Frce
Lake
Arthur F. Connor
Twelfth District
Democratic Club
Miss Irene Wren Weds Walter Flecker at St Augustine
The marriage of Miss Irene Wren daughter of Peter Wren of 484 State street and Walter Flecker of New York took place today at 3 pm in St Augustine's rectory. Rev James B Nihill officiated with no attendants present. Miss Wren, popular in Brook lawn Country club, and Mr Flecker of Chemical National Bank of New York. Dublin reported two Black and Tan policemen killed in an ambush near Rathcoole with Sinn Fein casualties feared heavy.
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Irene Wren
Peter W. Wren
State Street
First Bridgeport National Bank
Walter Flecker
New York
St. Augustine's Rectory
James B. Nihill
Miss Wren
Brooklawn Country Club
Mr. Flecker
Chemical National Bank of
Dublin
Rathcoole
Sinn Fein
Condemnation of Connor Petition Sparks Fight Ticket Scandal
Cornell and Robinson condemn a Republican petition tied to Arthur Connors post battle while Philadelphia men Schwa jad and Morrow face arrest for selling counterfeit $35 fight tickets at $20. The issue ties to Governor Lake veto pressure and district protests urge punishment. continued on Page 1.
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Joseph Schwa
William J. Morrow
Philadelphia
Bunker Hill Day Marked Across Greater Boston
Late Telegraph News reports the 446th anniversary of Bunker Hill observed in greater Boston. Other items note Rev John H Bell in New Haven spared a complaint after a recklessly driven car at a crossing, Curzon's Paris talks with Briand, a $50 million cattle loan plan, and Mexico's oil output claimed rising to over 260 million barrels this year.
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Boston
Bunker Hill
Dade
Greater
Mexico City
Treasury and Commerce and Industry
Sarenasa
Mexico
New Haven Road Not To Start Jitney Routes
Officials of the New Haven Rail road denied reports of jitney routes across the state. They said motor buses on highways were considered but rejected as impractical at this time. General Manager Bardo was cited as informed on the matter.
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New Haven Railroad
New Haven
Bardo
Times
Ngo
Cummings May Take Trip to South America Reported
State's Attorney Homer S. Cummings, former Democratic National Committee chairman, reportedly plans a trip to South America linked to extensive business interests. Unable to reach him or his party leader Charles D. Lockwood, officials offered no firm confirmation.
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Homer S. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
South America
Cummings
Charles D. Lockwood
Nfm
Governor’s signing timing blocks large bills payment
City Attorney William H. Comley says Governor Lake did not sign the validating act within the three day period. The dispute delays payment totaling about 300,000 to Bridgeport Construction Co. and other firms until the issue is resolved. State's Attorney Frank Healy likely to decide the timing question. If invalid, a special legislative session may be required to re pass the measures for operation.
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William H. Comley
Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport Construction Co
Governor Lake
Comley
Frank Healy
Windsor Locks
Lewis Supporters Claim He Will Defeat Gompers
Denver June 17 John L. Lewis head of the United Mine Workers of America has enough votes pledged and in sight to assure his election as President of the American Federation of Labor in place of Samuel Gompers. The campaign is the biggest talk of the labor convention next to the Irish question. It is the first serious attempt to oust the veteran of the Federation. It is believed Lewis has the support of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, next to the miners, while railroad unions are receptive to talk business.
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Denver
Col
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Lewis
United Brother God of Carpenters and Joiners
Elks Prepare for Opening of New Home on State Street
Arrangements are nearly complete for the Elks opening ceremony at the new State street home on Tuesday June 21 from 2 to 6 PM. Exalted Ruler LT Gallagher announced the public is welcome until 2 to 6 and after that Elks only. William T Philips of New York Lodge No 1 will speak, and Joseph Mulvey of New Haven district deputy along with Grand Lodge officers will preside at the dedication. Further plans to be discussed at tomorrow’s committee meeting.
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Elks
State Street
LT. Gallagher
Lion
William T. Philips
New York
Philips
Gallagher
Grand Lodge of the der
The
Elks’ Antler
Arthur C. Moreland
Bridgeport Lodge
Joseph Mulvey
New Haven
Grand Lodge
Mackintosh Wins National Advertising Clubs Presidency
George W. Hopkins of Columbia Graphophone Company was defeated for the national presidency of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. Charles Henry Mackintosh of Chicago won 726 to 689 at the convention closing in Atlanta Georgia. Mackintosh, advertising counsellor of La Salle Extension University, outlined a plan to develop smaller clubs and visit every U S club during his term. Hopkins faced strong support from Arthur H. Guertin and delegates from New York and New England.
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George W. Hopkins
Columbia Graphophone Company
Associated Advertising Clubs
Charles Henry Mackintosh
Chicago
Atlanta
Mackintosh
The
la Salle Extension University of Chicago
Meels
United States
Hopkins
Arthur H. Guertin
Bridgeport Advertising Club
New York
New England
Saloon Keeper Put On Probation After Raid
Henry Morosky proprietor of a saloon at 7 Green street was arraigned in City court this morning charged with keeping a disorderly house. George Prevleigh of Pembroke street and another man were arraigned as frequenters. Morosky and Prevleigh were held and the girl placed on probation after a police raid last night.
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Henry Morosky
Green Street
George Prev- Leigh
Pembroke Street
Leigh
Emroke Street
Morosky
Previs
Joespiesecr Et Wisnemetor
Allen Street
Mondrezcki
Men Refuse Wage Offer Of Company In New Haven
Negotiations over wage differences between a Connecticut company and its platform men reach a deadlock after workers reject the company’s wage cut. Arbitration is seen as the only solution, with the company open to the idea. If wages fall further, a statewide push for trolley fare reductions is anticipated.
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New Haven
Connecticut Company
Britain to ask US to curb gun shipments to Ireland
London reports Britain will send a friendly note to the United States urging watchfulness to stop contraband arms and munitions bound for Ireland. British agents are in the U.S. tracking Sinn Fein links while Scotland Yard stays in touch with Irish Republican activity. A Hoboken seizure of 500 to 600 machine guns upsets Sinn Fein plans for autumn fighting against Crown forces.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Ireland
Secret Service
America
Sinn Fein
Scotland Yard
Sinn
Shelton Bank Affairs Are In Court Again
The Shelton Bank & Trust Company affairs were argued before Judge Kellose in Superior Court. Two motions were taken under advisement. The receiver Marcus H. Holcomb and the City of Shelton, through Joseph Shapiro, sought to exchange deposits for bonds and debentures similar to mortgages. The court also considered $150,000 with $3,000 interest belonging to the City of Shelton as a deposit, noting releasing the funds would incur substantial expense due to accruing interest.
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Shelton Bank & Trust Company
Kellose
Superior Court
Marcus H. Holcomb
City of
Shelton
Joseph Shapiro
Cabinet meeting to discuss Irish situation in Britain
London reports an important cabinet meeting set for Tuesday to discuss the Irish situation. Premier Lloyd George will preside as the cabinet considers a plan for full fiscal autonomy for both northern and southern Ireland if both regions demand it jointly.
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London
Lloyd George
Daily Express
Northern
South Ireland
Police Theories In Tierney Case After Shooting
Police have two working theories in the Tierney shooting. One: Tierney incurred an enemy during duty and was targeted by a gunman. The other: the suspect, possibly wanted elsewhere, fled to Fox Island near State street extension and planned to stay for the night when he encountered the officer. Tierney remained in critical condition and the investigation continued.
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Thomas A. Tierney
Tierney
State Street
Fox Island
Police Department
West End
Getectives
Sun Yatsen asks U S to recognize China government
Washington June 17 Dr Sun Yat Sen's government in South China formally asked the United States for recognition as the constitutional government of China in a letter to President Harding. The North China regime, says Sun, is controlled by militiorists who would push China to accept Japan's 22 demands.
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Washington
America
China
Sun Yet Sen
United States
Harding
North China
Japan
Bishop Divorce Case Scheduled for Tuesday Hearing
By request of Jacob Kew attorney for William D Bishop the divorce action brought by Blanca West Bishop will be heard before Judge John P Kellogs on Tuesday June 21 The case involves a millionaire newspaperman and a former stage star with sensational expected testimony about alleged evidence tampering and an affair Earlier Superior Court rulings ordered Bishop to pay alimony of 215 monthly pending settlement Attorney John Smith represents Mrs Bishop
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Jacob Kew
William D. Bishop
Blanca West Bishop
John P. Kellogs
New Haven
Millonaire
Doctor Goes To Europe To Bring His Family Back
Dr Emil Joseph Pardanyi of Gostwick Avenue sailed for Budapest via Liverpool to bring his wife and three children to the United States. He has not seen them in seven years due to the war. His eldest son is sixteen, daughter eleven, and two other sons are younger. He had begun the process for American citizenship and hoped to complete it after the war. He expects to return to this city by October.
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Emil Joseph Cacuuiss
Gostwick Avenue
Mudapest
Hungary
Liverpool
Aquitania
Pardanyi
Nicholas
Clara
Stratford Bus Fight to Save Jitney Service
Stratford residents vow to oppose routing buses on a back road that would end jitney service to Paradise Green. Citizens recall past trolley strikes and pledge to backselectmen at hearings. a Paradise Green group forms a corporation with attorney to protect routes. if secured, smaller buses will be replaced by larger models on the line.
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Stratford
Paradise Green
Trolley
Connectict
Stephen J. Duch
Bridgeport
Paradise Grech
Crisi
Bridgeport-Norwalk
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Black & Tan
Cornell
Robinson
Connor
Late Telegraph News
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Curzon
Briand
Paris
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