Noted Financier G. W. Perkins Dies In Stamford Today
George Walbridge Perkins a longtime J P Morgan & Co. figure dies in Stamford. He helped popularize profit sharing and industrial justice, advised on large foreign loans, led Progressive causes, supported Red Cross and Liberty Loan efforts, and served as a director for steel and harvester firms. He taught public service after retiring and shaped wartime food and preparedness efforts. Perkins married Franinand in 1888 and had two children Dorothy and George W. Perkins Jr.
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George Walbridge Perkins
J. F. Morgan & Co
Perkins
United States Steel Corporation
International Harvester Company
Mr. Perkins
Chicago
Jacob Perkins
Boston
George W. Perkins
Buffalo
Cleveland
Denver
New York Life Insurance Company
Morgan
Wail Street
J. P. Morgan & Co
Steel and Harvester Companies
International Mercantile Marine Company
Roosevelt
Wilson
Indianapolis
United States
Pernth
New York City
Red Cross
Liberty Loan
France
Young Men's Christian Association
John Purrey Mitchel
New York
Vassar College
Berry School
Rome
University of Wooster
University of Vermont
Mins Fralinand
Fiaman Ball
Ohio
Patrolman Barta Held in Fairfield After Southport Incident
Bridgeport patrolman Frank J. Barta and saloonkeeper Moroski were arrested in Fairfield on breach of the peace charges after a near collision on the Boston Post Road in Southport. Beers of Westport alleged DUI and a pole crash occurred as Barta and Moroski blustered before Deputy Gould. Both men released on $100 bonds and to be arraigned Thursday. possible suspension for Barta.
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H-quor
Southport
Herbert Beers
Westport
Frank J. Barta
York Street
Bridgeport
Fairfield
William H. Gould
John Moroski
Willard Street
Barta
Moroski
Boston Post
Beers
Gould
Fairfield Court
John H. Redgate
Gallant Effort to Save Friend From Drowning
In a thunder storm the ship Success grounded on meadows near the inlet. A life saving crew of 21 sailors from the coast guard station rescued the crew of the vessel. Captain Smith inspected the grounding point and expected no major trouble towing the ship out at high tide.
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Gattesman
Success
Coast Guard
Smith
Five men arrested in automobile robbery ring
Police say Helmerick Bassett Koranski Sternberg and Bowden are linked to multiple garage thefts. Detectives traveled to Trumbull to reclaim stolen loot while all defendants were arraigned in City Court with bonds set at 1009 each as investigators push toward closure in a few days.
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Trumbull
Helmerick
Bassett
Koranilski
Sternberg
Henry Street
Daniel Bowden
Prospect Street
Bowden
Republican Club Incorporates in Third District City
Articles of incorporation filed with the Secretary of State by the Third District Republican club to advance government, promote political doctrine and stimulate interest in elections. Subscribers include James T. Reynolds Frederick F. Emeneger Thomas Smith Hampton A. Wilson Henry A. Lewis and Howard F. Smith.
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Third District Republican Club
James T. Reynolds
Frederick F. Emeneger
Thomas ©. Smith
Hampton A. Wilson
Henry A. Lewis
Howard F. Smith
Assault case advances as confrontations unfold
A Maplewood Avenue man, Hawkes, was arraigned in city court on assault charges after a late night encounter with Joseph Pistry. The case was continued to June 24 for a full investigation with potential further arrests anticipated. In New York, six fires prompt police searches for two arsonists. In Pittsburgh, J J Gilchrist of Standard Sugar Co was fined $10,000 for profiteering in sugar.
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Joseph Pistry
Maplewood Avenue
Pe Hawkes
Pittsburgh
J. J. Gilchrist
The
Standard Sugar Co
Johnson
President Sees League of Nations as Key Issue
The article notes President Wilson calling the League of Nations the dominant issue and criticizes progressives for backing the Republican platform. It describes Wilson’s improved but visibly affected condition, his cautious movement, and his arrival to a motor car with minimal assistance, using a cane and a slight limp.
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League of Nations
San Francisco
Wilson
White House
Memorial Service for Abraham and Harmony Lodges Officials
Rev. Bernard M. Kaplan will officiate the annual memorial service at Park Avenue Temple at 7:45 pm. The observance honors the deceased members of Abraham Lodge No. 89 and Harmony Lodge No. 711 with music arranged by organist Elmer Beardsley.
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Bernard M. Kaplan
District Grand Lodge
Park Avenue
Templec
Abraham Lodge
Harmoony Lodge
Elmer Beardsley
Bankrupt John Bawer Faces Creditors Meeting in Bridgeport
United States District Court Connecticut notes Joseph Bawer bankruptcy and schedules first creditors meeting on June 28 1920 at 10 a m in Bridgeport Conn. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt.
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United States District Court
District OF Connecticut
Joseph Bawer
John Bawer
Bridgeport
Fairfeld
County Court House
Conn
Funeral services for Bridgeport patrolman Charles R. Planz
Police announce 2:50 PM Saturday funeral for Charles R. Planz of the Bridgeport police at his home 780 Railroad Avenue. A police delegation will attend. pallbearers are John R. Quintivan Edward Daily Edward F. Cole Thomas F. Meehan Robert F. Hoffman and J. W. ONeill. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery.
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Charles R. Planz
Bridgeport Police Department
Railroad Avenue
John R. Quintivan
Edward Daily
Edward F. Cole
Thomas F. Meehan
Robert F. Hoffman
J. W. O'Neill
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Bankruptcy actions and trustees named in court today
Judge Keogh recommended the discharge of Fred E. Toquet with no creditor opposition. Joseph J. Devine elected trustee for Michael Silverman a dealer at 625 Bostwick Avenue who disappeared leaving creditors. The estate of Samuel J. Coppola closed and the trustee’s final account accepted.
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Keogh
Fred E. Toquet
Joseph J. Devine
Michael Silverman
Bostwick Avenue
Samuel J. Coppola
Judge Grants Seven Divorces In Superior Court
Judge Frank D. Haines approved seven divorces including Roy L. Smith from Nora Smith on statutory grounds and Catherine V. Fennell from William J. Fennell for desertion. Minnie O'Brien from Robert J. O'Brien and Elizabeth Jacob from Louis Jacob were also granted divorces for desertion and cruelty respectively.
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Frank D. Haines
Superior Court
Roy L. Smith
Nora Smith
Providence
Catherine V. Fennell
William J. Fennell
Danbury
New York City
Minnie O'Brien
Robert J. O'Brien
Joseph Esposito
Mary S. Esposito
Esposito
May W. Byrnes
Horace D. Byrnes
New York
Jand
Edison to Fire Startng Gun at Edison Games Relay
Thomas A Edison will fire the starting gun in the feature half mile relay at the Edison employees field games to be held at Olympic Park in Newark tomorrow. About 7 000 Edison employees are eligible and 300 are entered in the 21 events.
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Orange
N. J
Thomas
A. Edison
Edison
Olympic Park
Newark
Why He Lived Scribbler's Comical Exchange
A humorous exchange from the literary page centers on a young writer who submitted a piece titled Why Do I Live. The editor replies by returning the submission with a note saying the writer mailed it rather than delivering it in person.
Vatican Anxiety Over Zionism Sparks Rome Debate
Rome reports say Osservatore Romano signals Vatican wary but open to a Jewish hearth in Palestine. It warns against any subjugation of other faiths and notes Sir Herbert Samuel’s impending arrival to seek Vatican understanding. Bubonic plague toll climbs in Mexico. Cadets begin annual field maneuvers at Camp Dix with Army and air support.
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Rome
Vatican
Osservatore Romano
Holy See
Palestine
Herbert Samuel
Camp Dix
N. J
West Point
Fort Myer
Camp Humphrey
The
Air Service
Tenants' Defense League Seizes Unoccupied Manchester Homes
London reports fourteen unoccupied houses in Manchester seized by the Tenants' Defense League. The group handed the properties to selected tenants from demobilized soldiers and supplied a guard to prevent evictions. Owners have filed to recover possessions.
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London
Tenants’ Defense League
Manchester
League
Sinn Fein courts operating in 24 Irish counties
A Dublin despatch reports that 41 Sinn Fein tribunals were active in 24 Irish counties in the first 18 days of June. During that period 84 persons were arrested, and Sinn Fein headquarters has issued a report on the courts' workings.
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London
Sinn Fein
Dublin
Exchange Telegraph Company
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John Keogh
Bridgeport, Conn
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