Slawson on High School Day Reminiscence from Toledo
Toledo reminiscence of Samuel J. Slawson former Bridgeport schools chief discusses high school hours and the impact of short sessions. Various educators weigh open hours from early morning to late afternoon and the cost and life consequences of school time.
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Toledo
Samuel J. Slawson
Bridgeport
Toledo Chamber of Commerce
Slawson
W. E. Maddock
Butte
Montana
Government plans to end strike deadlock and Ford mystery
The report notes a new government approach to resolve ongoing strike deadlocks while police in New York take the lead in a Ford related mystery. It also highlights a Georgia university graduate, Miss Queen Holden of Athens, honored with a diploma once held by her great-grand uncle Alexander H. Stephens.
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New York
Lone Hands
Ford
Queen Holden
H. M. Holden
Athens
University of Georgia
Alexander H. Stephens
University
Stephens
Georgia
Union
Anderson Case Heard Before Judge in Hartford Trial
In Hartford federal court Judge Thomas heard the Walter Anderson and William Keogh conspiracy case. They are accused of aiding sale of intoxicating liquor to Morris Sackin of Providence at 1909 Main Street. The defense argues the indictment lacks a conspiracy charge under the prohibition amendment. The judge will rule on the demurrer this summer, affecting proceedings.
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Edward S. Thomas
United States District Court of Hartford
Walter Anderson
Lacroix and Anderson
William J. Keogh
Keogh
Sackin
John J. Cullinan
Cullinan, Cullinan and Keating
Henry E. Shannon
Fim
Shannon, Wilder and Shannon
William Keogh
Thomas
New Haven Pupils Embrace Summer School Push
Summer schools in New Haven draw large interest as 83 to 100 pupils per room exceed capacity. Registration began yesterday with funds only for mixed schools. City officials note high demand and expect system to struggle to accommodate all applicants.
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New Haven
Plan Seen To Break Coal Strike Deadlock
Washington reports suggest the administration plans a negotiating proposal that both mine operators and United Mine Workers might accept. After talks between President Harding Secretary Davis and John L. Lewis no new appointments were announced and the strike stalemate remained, with Lewis awaiting further decisions.
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Washington
Harding
Davis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Famous Ruler of Monaco Dies
Albert Honore Charles, Prince of Monaco, died at 5 PM after an intestinal surgery on June 10. Born November 13, 1848, he became ruler in 1888 and visited the United States three times, winning medals for oceanography research. Monaco, the small French protectorate, is home to Monte Carlo.
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Paris
Albert Honore Charles, Prince of
Monaco
Prince Albert of
Monte Carlo
United States
W. F
Buffalo Bill") Cody
Wyoming
Alexander Agassiz
National Academy of Eiencs
Geographical Society
Prince Albert
Prince Charles III
Mary Douglas Hamilton
England
Duchess de Richelieu
Prince Louis
Education board vacations to start this week
The board of education announces vacation time for staff with the first to depart being stenographer Mrs. M. Kells. Most employees will take leave in July as the period is described as the busiest month for board staff.
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Board of Education
M. Kells
Bandits Pose as Movie Actors in Kidnap Case
Reports from Mexico City detail the kidnapping near Cuernavaca of A. Pruce Bielaski former DOJ chief and Jesue Barcena. Barcena released after 19.0 pesos paid. Milo, a Mexican agent, recounts the hold up with bandits who resembled actors and seized jewels and money.
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Bruce Bielaski
Bureau of Investigation of
United States
Mexico City
A. Pruce Bielaski
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Cuernavaca
Jesue Barcena
Barcena
Milo. Milo
Milford Sunday dancing barred by town vote
Milford residents expect Sunday dancing to be prohibited as Supt of Police Hurley awaits state approval. A town meeting voted 168 to 72 against the proposal after shore opposition and heated debate. Only John J. Bennett supported Sunday dances, his Oak Grove Casino petition now awaiting outcome.
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Milford
Robert Hur
Priveleges
John J. Bennett
Ansonia
Oak Grove
Hurley
Bennett
Near Police Board
Strike Vote Favored By Majority
Detroit June 37 AP says the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railway Shop Laborers favors a strike after wage cuts ordered by the Railroad Labor Board. About 40,000 votes checked. total expected around 100,000 with two thirds counted by week end. Officials predict a large majority if other unions join in.
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Detroit
A. P
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
United States Railroad Labor Board
Playground Exam Results Announced for Summer Work
The examinations for girls to be employed at playgrounds and recreation centers produced a list of successful candidates. Names include Catherine Morris Ethel Hull Genevely Stone and new appointees Jeannette Leach Carrie Gerald Elizabeth Christe Florence Evans May Atherton Helen Keane. Playgrounds will open at Old Mill Green Yellow Mill Connecticut avenue Hall Iranistan West End Lafayette Waltersville and Seaside on July 1 with assignments the same day. Men’s exams were held yesterday afternoon and results will be announced soon.
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Catherine Morris
Ethel Hull
Genevely Stone
Jeannette Leach
Carrie Gerald
Elnabeth Christe
Florence Evans
May Atherton
Helen Keane
Old Mill Green
Yellow Mill
Connecticut Avenue
Hall
Iranistan
West End
Lafayette
Waltersville
Seaside
Stolen Ford Vehicles Linked to New York Fences
New York police pursue a lone investigation into alleged city fences who allegedly moved about two hundred new Ford sedans and coupes stolen nationwide to a central New York hub then resold at a discount in this city. Jurisdiction and cross state cooperation complicate arrests while the Department of Justice reviews the case amid ongoing disclosures.
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Ew York
New York City
New York
Ford
Department of Justice
New Haven
Liquor Landed At Madison Despite Coast Blockade
Liquor smuggling reported near Madison as a motor craft unloaded cash paid cargo following a blockade by Captain Thropp's dry navy. The mystery vessel linked to bootleggers remains unidentified according to summer cottage observers.
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Madison
New Haven
Sound
Connecticut
Charles Thropp
Coal Strike Pinches Industry
Washington in June reports growing coal shortages threaten basic industries within five weeks. President Harding weighs a national conference with miners and operators to set a wage scale, as Congress and the public press for government action to end the so called intolerable situation.
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Washington
Provident Harding
Mie
John L. Lew
United Mine Workers
Senator Walsh
Massachusetts
Senate
Harding
Public Committee On Coal
New York City
Walsh
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Federation of Missouri Commercial Clubs
Boy Minister Calm After Murders
Ellott Padrick, a twenty year old Methodist minister from Augusta Georgia, is jailed on charges of killing his wife and mother in law. His calm demeanor and measured replies have led some to suspect mental instability.
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Ellott Padrick
Augusta
Car Swindle Case Involving Late Frank Miller Car Ownership
Olive Foster Stengal of Rockville bought a Packard from Marmon Fairfield on October 4 1921. The car formerly belonged to Frank Miller and a $2000 check was given with a $1075 cash payment. It later emerged the car had uneven mileage and prior owners. Stengal offered to return the car and refund payments but Marmon Fairfield refused. The matter weighs on sewer project hearings at the next Common Council meeting. Mayor Atwater is in New York for private and official business.
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Olive Foster Stengal
Rockville
Marmon Fairfield Company
Frank Miller
H. Jennin
Cor
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W. R. Philiis
Miller
Marmon Company
Common Council
Women Begin Drive Against Jazz and Ultra Modern Songs
Delegates at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs biennial convention in Chautauqua pledge 120000 for a Washington headquarters with 70000 to be used for east house and 30090 for furnishings. A campaign against jazz and obscene songs is launched after a survey showing two thirds of current songs should be suppressed. Committees will monitor music sold nationwide to prosecute where evidence is found.
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Chautauqua
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Washington
Jasz
Federation
Federation Music Committee
Rebel Leader Demands 15000 Pesos Holding 240 Workers
About 240 armed men under General Grozgrabe seized Cortez Oil Company property near Tampico valued at a quarter million dollars. The American consul reported a ransom demand of 15000 pesos to release 40 employees and protect American lives. Mexican federal troops were absent in the area as the situation escalated.
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Gorozabe
Cortez Oil Company
Washington
Tampico
State Department
Grorobe
Toytheiases
Mexico City
Iman
Grozgrabe
Sheriff Perry Injured Arresting Man in Westport
Deputy Sheriff Perry of Westport sustained a broken hand while arresting John Stankeyith after an intoxicated confrontation with his brother Joseph and the sister in law. Police rushed to the Stankey home where John resisted and was eventually taken into custody.
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Holgor J. Perry
Westport
John Stankeyith
Joh
Joseph
John
Joe
Iaw
Percy
Stankee
Stankeviteh
Sheriff Perry
Popes
Carr Announces Resignation Effective July 15
The resignation of Dr. A. M. Carr, former director of school modemity inection, is accepted to take effect July 15. Dr. Cane plans vacation before then at his Lake Mashapanut summer home and will begin new duties after August.
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A. M. Carr
Cane
LakehMashapanut
Fie
Thin City
Harding Plans White House Dinner To Back Farm Aid Bill
President Harding will host a White House dinner with farm leaders and officials to push a new farm aid program and the farm credit act. Senator Arthur Capper will attend to outline proposals and advise on subsidies and farm credit measures at the current session.
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Baldy
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Comere
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Chaiman
Senate Agricultural Bloc
Capper
Rupes
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