Price Returns From Western Trip On School Problems
Seward B. Price, executive secretary of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce, returned from a five week Middle West tour with an executive committee studying National Public School Problems. Conference in Washington with Philander Claxton followed. They visited large cities, noting that only three of 722 invited cities submitted reports. Price said Bridgeport lags in commercial service organizations despite local advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward B. Price
Chamber of Commerce
Middle West
Washington
Philander C. Claxton
National Board of Education
Price
Bridgeport
United States Trade Balance Hits New High Amid War
Washington reports that since 1914 the United States has sustained a trade balance near seventeen billion dollars against the world. Commerce figures show 1914 year end balance of 470 million, 1915 at 1.094 billion, and 1916 up to 2.136 billion, with the following year totaling 3.531 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
United States
Department of Commerce
De Valera and Irish Freedom in U S Political Rift
The piece argues that Irish independence seeks U S support free from Republican manipulation. It notes De Valera’s claim to represent Ireland and defends his government’s authorization of a $25,000 Chicago lobbying expense. It questions Republican leadership and calls for League of Nations support for small nations and peace.
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de Valera
America
Republican Party
Ireland
Free Ireland
Lodge
Harding
Crane
Penrose
Chicago
League of Nations
Democratic Party
Death by own action in Yale man Parsons
Yale man and lawyer Enry Humphrey Parsons, holder of the French War Cross, was found dead in a Purchase New York bath tub after leaving the Yale club in New York. A bullet entered his mouth. the gun lay beside him. Officials label it death by own action amid questions of motive and possible factors beyond a clear cause.
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Enry Humphrey Parsons
Yale
Yale Club
New York
Purchase
Elwell
Parsons
Labor Endorsements Hint at League of Nations Support
The American Federation of Labor was expected to back the League of Nations as labor has long led antiwar activism. The piece notes that some fringe labor factions oppose this stance, with continuation referenced in the last two columns.
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American Federation of Labor
League of Nations
Death Toll in Londonderry Climbs to Eight
Dublin June 22 reports an attack on an RIC car en route to Dublin Castle injuring Assistant Director General Roberts and a driver. A second line of gunfire and two bombs followed under a railway bridge as rail workers threaten a strike. Government pressure on railway companies to handle munitions trains sparks broader labor tension and questions over martial law.
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Dublin
Royal Irish Constabulary
Amiens Street
Dublin Castle
Roberts
Lloyd George
Ulster
Cloughjordan
England
Ireland
McAdoo Nomination Prospects At Democratic Convention
A fragment from a 1920 newspaper notes Democratic leaders gathering for the national convention in a city auditorium. Much talk centers on shaping the party platform rather than candidates. The item includes population figures for several cities and a notice of a funeral in Ennis, Connecticut.
Strikers Quiet in Waterbury After Rioting Injuries
Liberto Liso denied shooting the police officers but admitted carrying a gun and firing into the air. Coroner notes a bullet fractured his finger while a holster and gun were damaged. Seven rioters faced assault with intent to murder charges with bonds set at $10,000 each and cases continued to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Monzani
St. Mary's Hospital
Howevr
Lisa
Manzani
LeRoy
Bergin
Dunbar Reports on Rooming Houses Conditions
Dunbar presents a report detailing dire living conditions in a rooming house with ground floor rooms and four on the second floor where five men share one room. No ground floor toilets and only one per tenement upstairs, both toilets filthy, only two baths for 40 men, no hot water, cold dishwashing, poor ventilation, strong odors, and habitual floor spitting. Health officials ordered a general cleanup.
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Department of Health
Bridgeport to host first regional aeroplane race clashes
Hope Eden a New York flyer challenges Lieutenant Chadwick and Lieutenant Remson to a three cornered air race over a circuit from Lordship manor to Seaside Park to Brooklawn Country Club and back. Eden argues for seaplane and landplane contest with Curtiss superbirds in a historic event for this part of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Eden
America
Bridgeport
New York
Miss Eden
Stewart Chadwick
Joseph Remson
Connecticut Aerial Navigation Co
Matt Saunders
Poli
Main Street
Saunders
Vincent Sexton
Lieut Chadwick
Reg Bird
Lieut. Remson
Lieut
W. Parker Seeley
Lordship Manor
Seaside
Officials Watch Railroad Strike Amidimminent Walkout
Officials monitor a widening railroad walkout as hundreds of freight handlers join strikers in Norristown and other towns. Strike leaders threaten a general Friday shutdown unless the labor board issues a satisfactory decision. State mediator Tracy offers to mediate at favorable moments while Governor Sproul plans talks with the labor department. Some progress appears as some strikers return to work and freight moves slightly. Pennsylvania Railroad reports 35 to 40 percent of yardmen back. Baltimore & Ohio says 60 percent remain out. New York coverage notes the strike spreading further.
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Norristown
Railroad
William J. Tracy
Sproul
State Department of Labor
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
New York
League of Nations praised as imperfect but beneficial
The author argues that demanding a faultless body would have blocked progress in history, noting the US founding and the League’s imperfections. Despite flaws, the League is an improvement whose benefits will emerge once nations, including the United States, accept it.
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League
American Republic
League of Nations
United States
Prohibition Debate on Constitutional Rights and State Police
The Hartford Courant notes the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act violate personal rights yet remain constitutional per the Supreme Court. The piece contrasts federal prohibition with states' police powers and constitutional spirit.
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Supreme Court
Hartford Courant
Fifty Years Ago In The Farmer June 22 1870 Highlights
The Southport bank declares a regular dividend of five percent and an extra of three percent. Harral’s Japan Tea Store unveils a new enlarged steam coffee mill. Legislative moves seek to shift city attorney appointments from City Council to City Court judge, with debate on qualifications. Crop joy from cherries contrasts with robins and king birds limiting farmer gains. President Grant writes Governor English about visiting New Haven and arrangements. Rail managers doubt impact on New York City while Eastern Railwaymen’s Association foresees a strike reaching Jersey City. Yellow Mill bridge to close 1:30 to 4:30 pm for machinery repairs by order of Public Works Director Courtade.
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Southport Bank
Messrs
Harral
Japan Tea Store
Eee
Ciy Council
D. B. Lockwood
Grant
English
New Haven
Overnor
S. Grant
Yellow Mill
Public Works
Jacob A. Courtade
Lisk hose in black brown and white at Hs Annex
Hosiery item listing notes Lisk hose available in black brown and white in all sizes and states Hs Annex price with white option in all sizes.
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League OF Nations and Ireland
LABOR
Londonderry
McAdoo
Torrington
Conn
Phoenix
Ariz
Salem
Mass
Ennis
Jans
John Ennis
Ogden Street
St. Charles
St. Michael's Cemetery
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Catherine Bonneau
Leonard Nelson Bonneau
Minnie Carpenter
Robert G. DeForest
Main St. Ae
United States District Court
Connecticut
Meyer H. Feldman
Fairfield
County Court House
John Keogh
Sridgeport
Waterbury
Dunbar
Othe
Summer St
P. Royal Engne
Pembroke
Park St
Bridgeport Savings Bank
National Advertiser
Powers
Fourth Ave
New York City
Bute
Barnum
Hart-Seeley Piano Co
Ave
New Jersey
Syracuse
N. J
Edward J. Armstrong
Eastern Railwaymen’s Association
Jersey City
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