Twelve Greatest Women Test Greatness in America
The debate by the League of Women Voters weighs how greatness is defined and who qualifies among American women. The piece muses on whether maternal lineage, individual achievement, or societal impact determines greatness, citing figures from history and literature, and notes the difficulty of listing twelve.
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The
League of Women Voters
America
Washington
Ms. Jefferson
Lincoln
Mrs. Edison
Murder Shocks City As Woman Is Found Dead
Mrs. Lillian Northrop 42 was found in her apartment with fatal injuries and a bloodied bed. Doctors say she died from a blow to the face after a quiet night in a four story block. Neighbors Neddo and Coftis discovered the body at six this morning and police await results as clues are scarce.
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Lillian Northrop
Mainstreet
Charles Nedde
George Curtis
Garlick
L. Garlick
Northrop
Louis DeBesta
Robert Gibson
Neddo
Coftis
Nedda
Prout
Pray
Pace
Col Thompson Indicted By Grand Jury In Arms Shipment Case
Col Marcus H. Thompson head of Auto Ordnance Company was indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy to ship arms to Ireland in violation of neutrality laws. Indictments named Auto Ordnance and seven others after the East Side freighter seizure revealed 445 machine guns in its coal bunkers destined for Sinn Fein in Iceland. The weapons, made by Colt, were allegedly sold by Auto Ordnance. General John T. Thompson credited as inventor. Continued on Page Six.
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Trenton
Marcus H. Thompson
Auto Ordnance Company of
New York
Federal Grand Jury
Ireland
United States
Thomas V. Arrowsmith
Harvey
Thompson
George Harvey
Great Britain
Auto Ordnance Company
Hoben
East Side
Sinn Fein
Iceland
Colt Patent Arms Company
Hartford
Auto-Ordnance Company
John T. Thompson
Disbarment of Tufts Ordered by Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Crosby ordered the disbarment of Nathan A. Tufts former district attorney of Middlesex County. The proceedings were uncontested Tufts was removed from the district attorneyship last fall after an extended hearing on misconduct in office brought by Attorney General J Weston Allen. At a hearing two weeks ago Tufts counsel and Middlesex Bar Association agreed the evidence in Tufts trial should apply to the disbarment proceedings.
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Boston
Supreme Court
Crosty
Nathan A. ‘Tufts
Meiddlesex County
Tufts
J. Weston Allen
Crosby
Middlesex Bar Association
Battles and unrest engulf Canton amid shelling and retreat
In Canton, heavy fighting continues three miles north between Spo Yat Son forces retreating from the north and Chivng Ming troops. Reports say 7,000 to 7,909 killed or wounded as panic spreads after intermittent shelling by cruisers loyal to Sun Yat Sen. Madame Sun Wu Ting-fan, wife of Wong Ha, sought aid but was unable to reach Sun’s government. Wey Chen forces and allied Cantonese authorities appear to be consolidating amid the chaos.
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Canton
China
Here
Spo
Samuel Wons
Wong
Sun Yat Sen
Madame Sun Wu Ting Fans
Dr. Suns
Chen
Connecticut Payroll Robbery Trial Opens in Superior Court
Herman Kraus 24 Max Becker 21 and Edward Kmalt 19 were arraigned in Criminal Superior Court as jurors weigh testimony. The case involves a $13 000 payroll holdup of the Connecticut Company May 2. Judge William Maltbie urged tougher penalties amid rising automobile crime, noting public safety demands ten year terms. One accomplice Hyman Sereatoff has already died.
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William M. Maltbie
Seales of Justice
Herman Kraus
Max Becker
Edward Kmalt
Criminal Superior Court
Connecticut Company
Great Beyond Payroll Shooting Trial Details
A payroll related shooting left one man dead and several suspects named. William Dunn and Sid ney Tilball, both local residents, were returning with the payroll when the crime occurred. Scratoff received a penalty, while Kraut Becker and Km att were ordered to pay their shares. The courtroom was packed, with curious spectators as the case moved forward.
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William Dunn
Sidney Tilball
Scratoff
Becker
Kmatt
Connolly Returns to Public Works Employment Division
Joseph N. Connolly begins work today in the Public Works employment division under Richard Supples. He replaces Hill Brady, who moved to Connolly’s former post at the Municipal Garage as its director. Coughlin oversees the division.
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Joseph N. Connolly
Municipal Garage
The
Public Works
Richard Supples
Hilly Brady
Connolly
Coughlin
New Dances For Finale Hoppers
The article outlines three new dances proposed for the upcoming season, blending old fashioned figure steps with modern additions. The Pasetto and Valse Espagnole are included, with a mixed-in one step, fox trot, and shimmy influence, led by French dancing masters.
Disastrous Party Ends With Fines for Couple in Bridgeport
Charles N Smith and Catherine Ca sink were taken into custody in Bridgeport after a rain halted their New Haven visit. Found guilty by Judge William S Boardman they face fines of fifty dollars each for a scandalous disturbance involving a private party in a local hotel room.
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Charles N Smith
New Haven
Bridgeport
Younesse Smith
Sheppardstree
Catherine Casink
Hassick Street
Smith
Plentokins
New York
Pretty Catherine
Catherine
William
Boardman
Award Contract For Painting Ambulance
Contracts for painting two city ambulances were let today by Ank Green, clerk of the Board of Contract and Supply. The Stude baker ambulance was won by John R. Carter Jr for 424 dollars, below two competing bids. Packard ambulance contract went to Bridgeport Body Company for 542.30 dollars, the lowest bid among three. Work includes re plating and overhaul, seat re upholstery, color specified as black.
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Ank Green
Board of
Ontract
Suply
Studebaker
John R. Carter, Jr
Packard
Bridgeport Body Company
Ame
Yale Exercises Held Indoors
Damp skies forced Yale University graduates to hold commencement exercises indoors. The Sheffield Scientific School moved its exit to Hill Sprague Hall on campus due to low clouds. The academic class planned to follow with an amphitheatre on campus if weather cleared.
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New Haven
Yale University
Sheffield Scientific School
House Avenue
She
Hill Sprague Hall
Tax Exempt City Property Totals Over Twenty-One Million
A city list shows $21,593,297 in non taxable property including churches federal and state buildings and other tax exempt land and buildings. The town clerk must submit the list to state authorities by July 1 or face a $100 fine. the full list is available at the Assessors office.
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Lst
Theown
City Hall
Gore
Cornell To Advise On City Zoning
City council debate on zoning policy continues with City Attorney John A. Cornell Jr to outline legal angles. Public hearings are urged before a zoning plan divides districts for manufacturing, residential, and business use, with potential state legislature submission. Concerns include constitutional consent and property depreciation impacts.
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John A. Cornell, Jr
Cornell
S-51 Ready for Final Trials After Submerged Test
Submarine S-51 completed a submerged trial from Lake Torpedo Boat yard area and returned to Shore Base for finishing touches. The craft is set for final trials over the next days with delivery expected soon, while S-48 remains in port for several weeks. General Manager Philip Brill cited contracts with Brazil Chile and Argentina amid rumors of government deals and production delays.
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Lake Torpedo Boata
Sound
Freleh
Ieke Topede
Philip B. Brill
Lake Torpio Boat Co
Brazil
Chile
Bentina
Lake Co
Special Legion Meeting Tonight at Congdon Post
AM members of the Harry W. Congdon Post American Legion urged to attend a 5 o'clock meeting at the Goldyn Hill street home. Election of four new treasurers to replace Peter F. Dech will be held. Plans for participation in a July 35 athletic meet at Yale field New Haven and a membership clean-up drive will be discussed.
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Harry W. Congdon
American Legion
Goldyn Hill Street
Peter F. Dech
Yale Field
New Haven
Railway Mail Clerk Held for Thefts in Stamford
Stamford June 1 1908 Joseph Berthi aume a railway mail clerk on the city New York run was arrested by police on theft charges from the mails The post office inspector traced the crime using marked money in an envelope He was held for a hearing before United States Commissioner H J Lavery at Bridgeport
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Stamford
Joseph Berthiaume
New York
Post Office
Berthiaume
United States
H. J. Lavery
Bridgeport
Ponce Gerrero
Lenexs A
Oxalning
Tan
Luckey
Sine Shux
Toca
Greer
Lise
Escape from Sing Sing Prison Linked to City Police Probe
Police pressed a citywide manhunt for Charles Greer alias John Kelley, a 20 year Sing Sing escapee, after a telephone tip from Lieutenant Bray. The fugitive, convicted of murder, was recaptured in this city following a massive search involving state troopers and local officers. The escape reportedly occurred through a roof trap door. the prisoner had been held in a six unit cell block awaiting a nightly 10 o'clock lock.
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Bray
Charles Greer
John Kelley
Sing Sing
Lawes
Lewis
Ossining
Jamey Speyer
Green
Re-election Contests Shake AFL Executive Council
The American Federation of Labor faces potential challenges as William Clarke of Toledo plans to contest secretary Frank Morrison. Joseph A. Franklin of Kansas City announces intent to challenge Daniel J. Tobin for treasurer, while no contenders target nine council seats. A separate dispute involves two elevates to the British trade union Songrens.
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A. P
American Federation of Labor
William Clarke
Toledo
American Flint Glues Workers Union
Frank Morrison
Joseph A. Franklin
Kansas City
Boilermakers Union
Daniel J. Tobin
Indianapolis
Teamsters Union
Hamuel Gormpers
Songrens
Two Senators Face Primaries Washington July 19
Two administration supporters Kellogg of Minnesota and Hale of Maine face Republican primaries today. Both are tied to President Harding's golf cabinet and have backed the administration program. Kellogg is seen as virtually certain for renomination within the Old Guard, while Hale’s backers believe he can win re nomination. In Minnesota Mrs Meighen and in Maine former Governor Curtis vie Democratic hopes for Senate seats in a race shaped by party realignments and prospects for November outcomes.
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Washington
Kellogg
Minnesota
Hale
Maine
Senate
Harding
Kellogzta
Bonator
Meighén
Manestroa
Cleven
Meishen
Shipstead
Curtis
Meine
Thue
Unopp
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Mark
Gray
Hamptons
Cleopatra
Elizabeth
Victoria
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Mrs. Siddons
Maud Adams
George Eliot
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Florence Nightingale
Jane Adams
Europe
Sitney
Remington Armes
Comic City
Main Street
Col. Thompson
Disbarment of
Conn. Co
Maltbie
William Maltbie
Hyman Sereatoff
Yale
Lana Charite
Special Legion
Morrison
Golf Cabinet
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