La Follette moves to delay bonus bill after tariff
Washington reports fresh opposition to the soldiers' bonus as Senator La Follette of Wisconsin announces a motion to displace the bonus with the tariff for money to pay ex-service men. He cites sidestepping and urges a square deal, noting possible Democratic support.
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Washington
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Senate
McCumber
Senate Finance Committee
Follette
Nen
la Follette
Walsh
Massachusetts
Evetyone
Norman Leeds New President of Protective Association
Norman Leeds elected president at the University club on Golden Hill street. Officers include William B. Boardman as vice president and Mrs. B. Doremus as second vice president. The association shows growth in welfare work with a large list of directors and officers reflecting its flourishing condition.
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University Club
Golden Hill Street
William B. Boardman
B. Doremus
Sally Wilmot
Herbert Sherman
Charles E. Weeks
Amos Bis
James Coulter
William Hoardman
Jacob B. Klein
WA. Guppin
Thomas Cullinan
William Horace Dey
S. Dillingham
Wake
E. North
James T. Rourke
Dorothy Tomlinson
DeVer Hi. Warner
Walter & Loewith
Walter & Wilmot
D. Fairchild Wheeler
J. K. Williamson
George C. Waldo
Old Grads Back For Commencement At Yale
New Haven June 17 Yale commencement visitors stream in as events begin with the Yale dramatic association presenting Rhesus of Euripides on campus. President James Renwick Angell to deliver the baccalaureate, an organ recital by Prof. Harry Jepson, and Yale in China anniversary meetings. Class Day and alumni events follow, with reunions and Yale Harvard regatta planned to close the festivities.
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New Haven
Yale
James Recil
Angell
Woolsey Hall
Harry 3B Jepson
China
Hattell
Completiunday
Edward H. Hume
Fu-Chun Yen
Changsha
College
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale Law School
New London
New Haven Road Seeks Bond Authority to Issue 5.9 Million
Washington June 17 The New York New Haven Hartford Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue 5.9 million dollars of first mortgage bonds to be used with the secretary of the government as collateral for a government note.
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Washington
New York, New Haven & Hartford RR
Interstate Commerce Commision For
Reich Appointed Trustee in Morrin Metals Case
Attorney Reich, representing over 30 creditors, sought immediate sale of Morrin Metals plant to satisfy claims. Judge Nicholson urged two week deferral for finances report by Charles Burt, while the city faces about 100000 in back taxes though owed 45000 in current taxes. Reich named trustee. hearing adjourned to Monday with Burr expected.
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Reich
Iun
Bridgehort
Keard
Nicholson
Shoroas
United States Court
Assota
W. Parker Seeley
Samuel Reich
Keogh
Robert H. Newman
Heidi
Newman
Burr
Attorney Burr
Bandits Go On Trial Monday Before Judge Maitbie
Bandits Nan Kraut Max Becker and Edward Kiviatt face trial Monday at 9 a.m. before Judge William M. Maitbie and a panel of twelve jurors for their role in the highway robbery of a Connecticut company payroll totaling 13 000 dollars on May 24. The day likely centers on jury selection with a short trial expected if jurors are seated quickly. Lawyers for Kmatt may seek leniency due to health and potential punishment.
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Henan Kraut
Max Becker
Edward Kiviatt
William M. Maitbie
Twelv
Connecticut Company
Hugh J. Laverg
Kmatt
Second Offender Fined Five Dollars in Parking Violation
Robert D. Campbell of Stratford, charged with a second offense under the parking ordinance, was arraigned and fined $5 in city court. This marks the first such case since the ordinance took effect, replacing the usual $2 fine for first offenders after police headquarters reporting. Also, Mrs. M Mullins of 624 Broad Street received emergency treatment for a gasoline flare burn on her right arm while cleaning clothes.
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Robert D. Campbell
Stratford
Board of Police Commissioners
M. Mullins
Broad Street
J. F. Walsh
John Henderson
Fulton Street
Wheeler & Howes Coal Company
Louis Levine
Boston
Connecticut Avenue
Philip Splaver
Hamilton Street
Corrado Tivaldeo
Earl Bradley
Noble Avenue
Everett Watson
Fairfield Avenue
Wiliam J. Rogers
French Street
Winthrop C. Bradles
Jackson Javenue
Keating
Chester Phillips
Barnum Avenue
Nathan Burfeind
Middle Street
Burfeind
Bridgeport Glass Company
Phillips
Elm Street
Police Seize Katie B and Booze Cargo
The auxiliary schooner Katie B. carrying 100 cases of whisky was seized near the Rhode Island Yacht Club. Captain Frank W. Fairfax, 25, of New Orleans, owner Charles Reitsma and son Stehn Reitsma, 22, both of Cranston, and crew member Charles Hacking, 21, from Providence were arrested. the elder Bettsman was found ashore with an auto. The contraband was brought from the Bahamas and bottled before 1914. The vessel had paused Brock Island for Newport before heading past the destroyer fleet at anchor.
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Cranston
R. L
Katie B
Rhode Island Yacht Club
Frank W. Fairfax
New Orleans
Charles Reitsma
Stehn Reitsma
Charles Hacking
Providence
Bettsman
Bahamas
Brock Island
Newport
Wesleyan Alumni Gather for 19th Commencement Meeting
Wesleyan alumni arrived in strong numbers for the annual commencement meeting of the board of trustees in Middletown. An acting president was chosen to replace William A. Shanklin, who is abroad on leave. T. M. Campbell, from Randolph-Mason College, was elected to a full German professorship. Clyde C. Fisher and Kossuth M. Williamson were promoted to full professorships in solar science. Alumni Council elected Judge Edward N. Steele as chairman, Franklin L. Kurt as vice chairman, and Arthur B. Haley as secretary. trustees John E. Eustis and Dr. David G. Downey were named as alumni representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Wesleyan
Board of Trustees
William A. Shanklin
T. M.campbell
Randolph-Mason Women's College
Virginia
Clyde C. Fisher
Kossuth M. Williamson
Edward N. Steele
Hartford
Ohe
Franklin L. Kurt
West Newton
Mass
Arthur B. Haley
John E. Eustis
David G. Downey
New York City
Pruett's Fade Away Pitcher Draws Rave from St. Louis
St Louis June 17 Hubert Schucks Pruett a 21 year old left handed pitcher for the St Louis Browns is hailed by manager Lee Fohl as possessing a fade away ball that could rival Christy Mathewson’s. Fohl notes Pruett’s left handed delivery adds a reverse twist and calls it superior to the Old Master’s.
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St. Louis
Hubert “Schucks" Pruett
St. Louis Browns
Christy Mathewson
Lee Fohl
Fohl
Pruett
May Slaughterhouse Cattle Condemned and Injuries Reported
278 head of cattle were examined at the municipal slaughter house by the Board of Health in May. 27 animals failed to meet standards and were condemned for human consumption. The monthly bulletin notes about 10 percent are not passed. Thelma Besley of 45 Fulton street injured at Grand street and North Washington avenue with a disjointed ankle and taken to St Vincent's hospital. Two births recorded at the Bureau of Vital Statistics: a boy born June 8 to Thomas and wife on Anson street. a daughter born June 13 to Charles and wife on Bronx avenue.
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Board of Health
State Board of Health
Hal
Thelma Besley
Fulton Street
Grand Street
Washington Avenue
St. Vincent’s Hospital
A. B. Mar- Gulls
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Thomas Callender
Anson Street
Charles Keeler
Bronx Avenue
Cardinal Logue Held Up Again By Ulster Constabulary
Cardinal Logue and Archbishop O Donnell were stopped near Newry by Ulster constables. The chauffeurs licenses were checked and bags searched before the prelates were allowed to proceed. This marks the third recent hold up of Cardinal Logue by police. The report also notes Churchill’s rebuke and a later deadly incident near Bess Brook in Armagh with multiple casualties and looting of a Loyalist residence.
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Cardinal Logue
Churchill Express
Belfast
A. P
Ireland
O’donnell
Ulster Constabulary
Newry
Cardinal Longe
Winston Churchill
Wealthy Woman Arrested in Los Angeles Burglary Case
Mrs. Anna Heil wife of a Chicago millionaire was arrested in Los Angeles on a charge of burglary. Los Angeles courts will decide the case as authorities investigate the alleged theft involving a wealthy social figure.
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Los Angeles
Anna Heil
Chicago
Court Fills With Motor Violators
Traffic bureau officers kept the court busy as violators of state motor laws appeared. Percy Kelly faced charges of operating a car under the influence and reckless driving, fined $50 and costs with a three month license suspension recommended. Several others, including Louis Levine and Philip Splaver, were fined for speeding and improper mirrors, with varying amounts.
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Traffic Bureau
Percy Kelly
Madison Avenue
Kelly
Fischer
Margulis
Comley
State Department of Motor Vehicles
McCormick Recovers After Secret Operation
Chicago reports Harold F. McCormick, noted Chicago millionaire, is recovering from a secret operation performed last week at Westley Memorial Hospital. He rested well overnight and may leave the hospital soon. He occupies a private suite with nurses and a physicians, and visitors are restricted to his section. The case follows his recent divorce from Edith Rockefeller McCormick and the publicized romance involving Mathilde, his daughter, and Max Ozer.
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Chicago
Harold F. McCormick
Westley Memorial Hospital
McCormick
Edith Rockefeller McCormick
Mathilde
Max Ozer
Administration Granted To Allow Suit Probate In Two Estates
Administration was granted to Verna D. Coyne widow of Sylvester Coyne who died after plunging from the American theatre roof on East Main Street. The widow is named administratrix for the sole purpose of suit with Robert Rosan as her attorney. The estate totals about 2 000 dollars mainly in real estate. Appraisers were William T. Mullins and Isaac Moorey. The will of Cora J. Rogers died May 28 was filed. her estate valued around 5 000 dollars in stock and real estate, bequeathed to her husband Arthur S. Rogers. The administrator of the will annexed is the First National Bank. appraisers were Harvey C. Gish and John M. Comjer.
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Verna D. Coyne
Sylvester Coyne
East Main Street
Robert Rosan
Coyne
Joseph Ison
Paul Miller
Annie Ison
Wiliam T. Mullins
Isaac Moorey
Cora. J. Rogers
Probate
Arthur S. Rogers
First National Bank
Harvey C. Gish
John M. Comjer
Lavery Seen As Draft Target For State Senate Nomination
United States commissioner Hugh J. Lavery emerged as a favored potential Democratic nominee for the 22nd Senatorial district seat. Parties debate a Lavery bid with Republican factions split between Howard Challenger and R Arthur Brown, while Lavery himself remains noncommittal about running.
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Hugh J. Lavery
United States
City Hall
Lavery
Howard Challenger
R. Arthur Brown
Aldermen Could End Paving and Sewer Commission
City Attorney John A. Cornell will advise the Common Council that it has power to abolish the Paving and Sewer Commission under Chapter 20 of the Public Acts of 1921. Alderman Ralph T. Rees requested the opinion, and a resolution to abolish the commission is expected. The mayor supports abolition. sewer work near East Main Street may be rushed if approved. The Board of Health warns penalties for improper sewer connections amid a $100,000 sewer bond authorization. ARRESTED IN MT. VERNON. Robert Johnson, a New York resident, was arraigned in City Court for statutory burglary at Woo Dew’s laundry on State Street. The case was continued to June 21.
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John A. Cornell
Common Council
Ralph T. Rees
Common
Atwater
Upper East Main Street
Board of Health
MT. Vernon
Mount Vernon
Robert Johnson
New York
Johnson
Woo Dew
State Street
Rae Popes
Graduation of City Normal School Girls Sparks Jobs Concern
Sixty two Bridgeport City Normal School graduates will receive diplomas limited to this city, with only ten next year vacancies. Fifty two qualified teachers may be left unable to teach elsewhere, highlighting the injustice behind the school's discontinuance. The High School Normal graduates may continue for one year locally before completing in New Haven for a state recognized diploma.
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Bridgeport
Will &l
New Haven
Twelve speed demons in big auto race at Uniontown
Uniontown Pa June 17 paced by Barney Oldfield twelve top American racing pilots will start at two this afternoon in the 225 mile universal trophy race on Uniontown Speedway Jimmy Murphy favorite after a 109 mph trial lap Tommy Milton followed at 108 mph in a potential duel Murphy who won the Indianapolis 500 Memorial Day led the trials and is expected to challenge Milton in a fast contest Also in court news Michael DeBella of 111 North Washington avenue arraigned on assault charge with bond reduced and continued until Wednesday.
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Uniontown
Barney Oldfield
America
Uniontown Speedway
Jimmy Murphy
Indianapolis
Murphy
Tommy Miton
Murphy Formarly
Michael DeBella
North
Washington Avenue
DeBalla
Thorpe Vacation Request Triggers O Connell Job Move
Benjamin Thorpe health inspector at the Municipal Garage plant asked for a two week vacation and was displaced when John M. O Connell, a Republican leader, was given the job. The move is described as political by Health Board President William Sepp, while Thorpe and Health Officer Coon offered no comment pending a conference.
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Benjamin Thorpe
J. M. O’connell
Thorpe i
William Sepp
Health Board
Thorpe
Jeneth
Coon
A. ©. Knapp
John M. O'Connell
Keene
Show Down Fight Grows as Labor Seeks Unified Rail Strike
Cincinnati June 17 Organized labor moves to form a large coalition of coal miners and railroad workers amid expected railroad strike. Leaders seek sanction from John L. Lewis and aim to co ordinate support with railroad shop crafts and other unions as a possible unified action.
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Warren W. Wheaton
Cincinnati
INL
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Tabor
Recall Election Date Fixed at July 25
The Stratford Town Council fixed July 25 as the recall election date in six town voting districts. The election will be held 41 days after the order, within 30 to 45 days of issuance. Affected councilmen are Turney Bene detti Stanton Sherwood Keeling and Tomlinson. Town Manager Hubbard to arrange the election and a special tax levy may be proposed at the next meeting to cover costs.
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Stratford
Robert B. Turney
Vito Benedetti
Richard Stanton
Ralph HB. Sherwood
Walter A. Keeling
Mills ‘Tomlinson
Hubbell
Coon Talks With School Nurses On Welfare Building Visit
Dr William H Coon met with the school nurses at the Welfare Building to advance a summer program and announce likely selections for new health centers created by the health board last Monday Ten new districts were formed shrinking nurse districts and increasing local contact with residents
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William H. Coon
Health Board
Plans for Two Night Parish Carnival at St Patrick’s
Elaborate preparations are made for a two night carnival Tuesday and Wednesday June 20 and 21 at St Patrick’s Church. Rev John Lynch directs with a Dodge car to be won, proceeds aiding the parish school building fund. Varied programs by Quilty School pupils, a jazz orchestra, and parish committees manage tables and events.
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St. Patrick's Church
John Lynch
Quilty School
Daniel C. Quilty
Howard Hogey
J. H. Farrell
J Dawson
John Siebriskle
Re W. Fitch
Mra W. Fitch
Jiro Mise
Loretta McCormick
Fev
Charles A. Hosey
George Hag- East Whi
Michael Thompson
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DE Bella
Stat
Conn
Joseph H. Boyd
Wesleyan College Glee Club
William Day Leonard
Upper Montclair
N. J
Anna Zahornack
Reilly Street
J. Levine
Beechwood Avenue
Levine
Mondsay
Wm. F. Rawley
Yonkers
Board of Recreation
Seaside Park
Pierce V. Gahan
Seaside Park Pavilion
Dr. Coon
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