FIERCE STREET FIGHTS RAGE OVER BIG AREA IN LONDONDERRY
Londonderry sees constant civil conflict as street battles erupt across the city. St Columkill s College comes under rifle fire, a Catholic man named McKenna is killed on Bishop Street, and multiple casualties follow. A four man police bicycle patrol is ambushed near Bantry with one constable dead and another shot in the head. Dublin fears grow over the attack on Assistant Inspector General Roberts and railway workers face anti munition pressure amid talk of a strike delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Londonderr
St. Columbkill’s College
McKenna
Bishop Street
Bantry
Brest
Dublin
Roberts
Times
Campaign to Aid Mothers Launched by Health Board
A year round educational campaign to assist underprivileged mothers was started under the Visiting and Home Nurses Association. Health Officer Dr William H Coon announced the effort after hiring a statistician to compare Bridgeport maternal mortality with diphtheria death rates from 1915 to 1919. The study shows maternal deaths rising to 32 in 1918 and 26 in 1919, with most due to hemotages and blood poisoning caused by maternal neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Visiting and Home Nurses Association
William H. Coon
Coon
Bridgeport
Harvard Class of 1860 Reunion Noted as Veterans
Cambridge Mast June 23 seven teen members of the Harvard class of 1860 held their annual reunion. Seventy of the 146 called Union service with 27 losing their lives. In court Erwin M Jennings faced contempt charges for defying an injunction to stop a gasoline tank on Harrison Court adjacent to his property. Judge Frank D Haines noted the court intended to halt work until rights could be determined and urged Jennings to come to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge, Mast
Harvard
Harvard Board of Overseers
Erwin M. Jennings
Frank D. Haines
Harrison Court
John L. Carpenter
Jennings
Haines
Coffee science to perfect brewing at MIT study
New York June 2 Science aids the housewife in crafting a perfect cup of coffee. Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers under Dr Samuel C Prescott will conduct an in depth study into coffee brewing funded by the joint coffee trade committee. The panel notes experts disagree on best methods and kitchen ignorance contributes to poor coffee. London June 23 A Reuther dispatch cites Mrs Phillip Snowden and Dr Guest of the British Labor Delegation assailing Soviet Russia while predicting socialism gains in Britain earlier than Russia.
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New York
Mass. Institute of Technology
Samuel C. Prescott
London
Reuther
Stockholm
Phillip Snowden
Dr. Guest
Russia
Soviet Russia
Western Europe
Great Britain
Riots Over High Food Costs Kill Several in Ulm
Berlin reports indicate several people were killed in Ulm Wuerttemberg during food riots. Demonstrations spread across Germany with clashes between police Reichswehr and protesters. Independent Socialists allegedly push for a proletarian dictatorship amid unrest. General fair in New Haven noted for tonight and Thursday.
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Berlin
Ulm
Wuerttemberg
Germany
Reichswehr
Yale Grants Pershing Doctorate at 219th Commencement
Yale University awarded General John Pershing the Doctor of Laws at its 219th commencement in New Haven today. Honoraries included Thomas DeWitt Cuyler, Sir Auckland Geddes, Jules Jusserand, Henry Prentiss Armsby, and Arthur Goodenough, all recognized for wartime service, science leadership, diplomacy, and long pastoral work.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale University
General Pershing
Thomas DeWitt Cuyler
Association of
Railroad Executives
Auckland Campbell Geddes
Jules Jusserand
Henry Prentiss ‘Armsby
Institute of ‘Animal Nutrition
Penn State
Col
Brewster to address Lambeth Conference in London
Bishop Chauncey E. Brewster of Connecticut sails for Europe with Episcopal divines to attend the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops. He will deliver one of the early addresses as his daughter accompanies the bishop and others on the voyage from Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Chauncey E. Brewster
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Mortgage on Woolworth Building Ties Up 3 Million
New York June 23 For the first time since its erection a decade ago the Woolworth Building is to be encumbered by a mortgage Heirs of the late F W Woolworth have arranged to borrow 3 000 000 on the structure to provide ready funds to meet state and federal inheritance taxes which total 8 000 000 The Woolworth Building 792 feet high covering nearly an acre of land returns an annual income of 1 550 000 and is valued by federal experts at 1 900 000
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New York
Woolworth
F. W. Woolworth
Ringling Brothers estate files Connecticut tax report
The estate of Alfred Ringling paid a 56 dollar inheritance tax to Connecticut. Bridgeport holdings total 5600 dollars, all circus material. Alfred died October 21, 1919, in Oakridge New Jersey. Executors are John N Ringling and Richard T Ringling. Inventory lists three deer at 50 each, four bears at 40 each, hippo 2000, two hyenas 150, two giraffes 1000, two elephants 600. Ida B Ringling administratrix. Also filed inventory for Henry Ringling died October 11, 1918 showing Bridgeport holdings 1715. Inventory lists three ostriches 100, two yak 100.
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Alfred Ringling
Ringling Brothers
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Oakridge
N. J
John N
Richard T. Ringling
Henry Ringling
Ida B. Ringling
Inquest Held On Death Of John Jancura
Coroner John J Phelan conducted an inquest into the death of John Jancura age 26 who was fatally run over by an automobile truck on Kossuth street yesterday noon while playing ball with two companions Investigators concluded the accident occurred when backing to retrieve a hit ball He was backed into a rope between two trucks and crushed by the wheels Drivers Daniel Wildman and Joseph J Brown were charged with manslaughter and remanded to June 30 with $1000 bonds set each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Phelan
John Jancura
Kossuth Street
Jancura
Challenge Cutlery Company
Textile Works
Daniel Wildman
Park Avenue
Joseph J. Brown
Willard Street
Baltimore Suffs Major Fire Near 1904 Site
A $1,000,000 blaze near the 1904 fire area destroyed the seven story building at 37 Hopkins Place and spread to four other structures. Garment manufacturers suffered the main losses as flames spread through Baltimore's business district.
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Baltimore
Hopkins Place
Bergdoll Case Nearing End as Grand Jury Closes In
Philadelphia June 23 the grand jury probing the Bergdoll escape was near completion with D Clarence Gib bones, counsel for the Bergdolls, still to testify. They heard that James E Ramis obtained 105000 in gold coin for Bergdoll through W L Alexander a paying teller at the U S Treasury in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Grover C. Bergdoll
D. Clarence Gibbones
Bergdolls
James E. Ramis
Bergdoll
W. L. Alexander
United States Treasury
Washington
Jo Federal
Thefts Total Near Million Near Erie Proving Grounds
Government agents probe disappearance of ordnance equipment at the Erie Proving Grounds Port Clinton revealing thefts approaching one million dollars. Four men were indicted earlier and after their arrests looted plunder appeared widely. Government property dumped into Lake Erie washed ashore after offshore winds.
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Toledo
the Erie Proving Grounds
Port Clinton
Here
Lake Erie
Worker Buried Alive After Ditch Collapse At Grand Street
Jacob Fort 40, foreman for Curtis Plumbing, was buried in sand and dirt after a ditch eight to twelve feet deep at Grand Street and North Washington Avenue collapsed when a motor truck passed. Rescue crews worked in relays, freeing him to waist level by 1 30 PM. He remained conscious but weakening, with possible left leg fracture and internal injuries. Ambulance and police secured the scene as workers and firemen attempted rescue.
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Grand Street
North
Washington Avenue
Jacob Fort
North Avenue
Fort
Grand Street Bridge
Curtis Plumbing Company
Bridgeport Brass J Company
Brotherhoods May Agree to R. R. Strike
Washington reports indicate unions may accept wage assurances soon to curb unauthorized rail strikes. At Philadelphia and Baltimore sites, train crews face heavy discipline as unrest grows. About thirty thousand workers have been dismissed since the strikes began, prompting fears of wider action. New Haven switchmen report unchanged strike conditions as railroad officials release a statement.
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Washington
Paayne
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New Haven
Bryan's views on candidates reported in The Commoner
William J. Bryan critiques possible Democratic presidential contenders. He says William G. McAdoo is handicapped by his closeness to the president and his silence on the peace treaty. Bryan notes President Wilson should not be considered a candidate and that no one close to Wilson has announced support.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
the Commoner
William G. McAdoo
Wilson
McAdoo
Bryan
Originator of Volstead Act Defeated in Primary
St Paul Minn June 23 A J Volstead, author of the prohibition enforcement act, is defeated for renomination as Congressman by Rev O J Kvale non partisan League candidate. Primary returns show Kvale about 2000 votes ahead. Kvale is a pastor of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Prohibition stance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Minn
A. J. Volstedd
0. J. Kvale
Trucks Kill Two Children in West End Tragedy
Two children died in separate highway tragedies within minutes in the West End. George Demas, 3, was struck on Howard Avenue by an auto truck driven by Edward Cavanaugh and died at the scene. Cavanaugh awaits further custody. Jennie Reatz, 2, was struck at Hancock and Spruce by a truck owned by Steve Dimico and driven by Joseph Spartz. Spartz was taken to custody. Dr. B J Burns pronounced both dead at the morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
George Demas
Howard Avenue
Edward Cavanaugh
Railroad Avenue
State Street
Cavanaugh
Third Precinct
Woman Taken Back to Quincy After Bond Dispute
Mrs. Caroline Lombardi of Milford will be returned to Quincy Massachusetts in custody of her bondsman and Captain Ernest H. Bishop as officials honor a Massachusetts warrant for forfeiting a $500 bond after a liquor sale and nuisance conviction. The case arose after her prior appeal and a protest by attorney Jacob B. Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Lombardi
Marlin Street
Milford
Quincy
Mass
Ernest H. Bishop
Massachusetts
Jacob B. Klein
Lombardi
Dr Nickum Leaves Post at Welfare Clinic
Dr J S Nickum resigns as physician at the Welfare building clinics effective today. Dr B M Parmelee will begin duties tomorrow in his place. Nickum, with the department for a year, will devote full time to private practice after a week’s vacation. Other appointments at Emergency hospital expire this month. replacements not yet named. Fuel oil barge arrival and unloading for Singer Manufacturing. ten coal barges totaling about 8 000 tons arrive for local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Nickum
B. M. Parmelee
Nickum
J. A. Maxwell
B. J. Burns
LaField
Board of Governors
City Dispensary
Singer Manufacturing Company
New York
Loyal Coalition leaders seek hearing in San Francisco
Demarest Lloyd and Randolph W. Smith, officers of the Loyal Coalition opposed to Sinn Fein activities in the United States, traveled to Chicago and will proceed to San Francisco to seek a hearing before the Democratic convention platform committee.
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Chicago
Demarest Lloyd
Randolph W. Smith
Loyal Coalition
Sinn Fein
United States
San Francisco
Prohibition Fight Tangles National Convention Floor
San Francisco June 23 Delegates and party chiefs arrive as discord over prohibition grows. The platform and Burleson Volstead modification dominate pre convention talks with Bryan joining Montana delegation en route to San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Cal
Burleson
White House
Wilson
Homer S. Cummings
Great Falls
Mont
Liam Jennings Bryan
Montana
Morning round leads with Minott Davis in state qualifier
Minott A. Davis of New Haven posted the best score in the Brook lawn state championship qualifying rounds with 80. J H Albarn shot 82, John T L Hub bard 83, and defending champ Robert H Hovey 82. Other scores include 93 to 113 from multiple entrants as the field narrows. A recruiting notice at 925 Main Street announces minor enlistment rules for ages 16 to 18 with parental consent and physical qualification.
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Shuttle Meadow
Albarn
Hovey
Minott A. Davis
New Haven
J. H. Allcorn
E. H. English
Waterbury
W. P. Arnold
A. S& Dodge
Hartford
C. P. Taft
Pine Orchard
W. W. Pratt
A. R. Couch
A. M. Dickinson
W. W. Powree
Robert Abbott
Brooklawn
R. HH. Demi
Sergt. Uoreu
Cus
Seal Arms
Main Street
Aloe
Inf
Sergt O'Brien
Army
Main St
Bridgenort
Conn
Dressed Beef Prices Rise in Bridgeport Market
A Bridgeport canvass of wholesale meat houses finds no relief yet from a beef shortage two weeks running. Dressed beef wholesale prices have risen about ten cents per pound to roughly 25 to 20 cents. Frozen New Zealand meat may arrive this week to ease the shortage, while retailers face tight supply and customer limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
New York
New Zealand
Songs in Latin Highlight Cincinnati League Opening
The first annual meeting of the American Classe League opened in Cincinnati with Latin patriotic songs. The league, formed at the National Education Association convention last year, aims to improve high school and college classical training. Almberts Ferrant, jeweler at 100 Reilly Street, reported burglars entered last night and stole four gold watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
National Education Association
Almberts Ferrant
Reilly Street
Leaders Approve Campaign Committee For Presidential Campaign
Republican leaders today endorsed the executive committee personnel for the party’s presidential campaign. The 21 members include seven women with chair Hays heading the group and names such as Warner Taylor Upton, Katherine Edson, Jeannette Hyde Grah, Roosevelt Robinson, and Daugherty among others.
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Washington
Repubblican
Hays
Ettee
Warrier Teylor Upton
Ohio
Vise
Katherine P. Edson
California
Manley L. Fomseen
Minnesota
Jeannette A Hyde. Grah
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Londonderry
Gen. Pershing
Brewster
Ringling
R. R
Bondsman
Mrs. Lombardi
Scecord
League of Nations
Davis
Abel Geduldiz
Fairfield Avenue
Geduldig
Oficer
Robert Connolly
Railroad Station
Courtland Street
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