Australian chief justice opposes modern spelling shift
Sydney June 29 Sir Adrian Knox chief justice of the High Court of Australia condemns Americanized spelling in schools and public life. He defends traditional English spellings like centre and programme, arguing Americans should know Australia is not a US dependency. Inspector W Gates notes limited simplifications have been adopted.
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Sydney
Adrian Knox
High Court of Australia
High Court
America
W. Gates
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Antaz
Philological Societies
Britain
Murray
Mr. Gates
Sir Adrian
United States
Oklahoma Institutes Greyhound Racing Thrills Tulsa Fans
Oklahoma oil men back a new thrill greyhound racing on night tracks under electric lights. The revival began June 1 in Tulsa with famed dogs and top purses drawing old timers to bets rivaling eastern pluggers.
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Inter
Okie
Tulsa
Paris Extortion Complaints Rise From Tourists
Paris June 30 The high cost of living affects tourist trade as Americans in France lodge increasing complaints of extortion. Officials urge tourists to protest publicly and hotels to publish rates. furnished apartments now priced 300 to 1000 percent above prewar levels, with rents also sharply up. Judge Keeler grants a divorce decree for Sarah A Rowe McKee and William R McKee. change of name filed. Tandelity charged among others following a 1919 marriage arranged after correspondence sparked by an advertisement.
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Paris
France
Pallant
Paisant
Keeler
Sarah A. Rowe McKee
Greenwich
William R. McKee
Pittsburg
Cal
Tandelity
Drop in living cost widens in 1920 21 in 32 cities
Washington June 30 The cost of living fell 16.7 percent from June 1920 to May 1921 based on Department of Labor figures from prices in 32 cities made public today. Except for fuel light and housing all items dropped in price between June 1920 and May 1923.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Boston New York game postponed by rain doubleheader tomorrow
The Boston and New York contest, scheduled for June 30, was postponed due to rain. A doubleheader will be played tomorrow, with details advertised in The Times.
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Boston
Leopard Lady Trains Dangerous Wild Beasts in Ringling Show
Olga Celeste known as the Leopard Lady trains leopards and other felines for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey combined shows. She performs daily in the main tent with a troupe of spotted beasts and recounts a childhood spent with animals. The big double circus will feature lions tigers polar bears desert camels and more when it exhibits next Saturday.
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Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Hailey
Olga Celeste
Talis
Celeste
Switzerland
Big Double Circus
Ringling Brothers and
Barnum & Bailey
Dawes Urges Budget Cuts and Economic Reform
Gen Charles G Dawes in Washington calls for 25 percent cuts in his own Congressional allowance and pressures Cabinet members to name budget representatives. He demands a budget ready by August within thirty days and urges government to run on business lines amid a supreme emergency.
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Washington, D. C
Charles G. Dawes
Congress
Prohibition Cited as Reducing Crime Across States
Milwaukee report cites Professor Gillin noting prohibition lowers court cases in Grand Rapids by 54 percent in year one and 45 percent in year two. Other data from New York Indiana Pennsylvania and D C show declines in admissions, misdemeanants, and prison populations as enforcement begins.
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J. L. Gillin
University of Wisconsin
Naional Conference of Social Work
Grand Rapids
Mich
Edgood
New York State Hospital
Indiana
Reformatory
Woman's Prison
Correctional Department of
Women’s Prison
State Farm
Correctional Department of the Woman's Prison
Tyson
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Board of Charities
George S. Wilson
District of Columbia
Joliet
Chester
Pontiac
Court session disposes many motor vehicle cases
Deputy Commissioner Macdonald presided at yesterday’s afternoon court session disposing numerous motor vehicle cases. Notable items include William DeGenova’s 320 day license suspension and accidents involving Bridgeport and Danbury residents, with several defendants failing to appear or having penalties or convictions noted. A separate incident reports George Weising receiving four stitches after a dog chase. The piece also questions whether Prohibition affects crime commitments, noting a negative correlation with prison and jail commitments.
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Court House
Macdonald
Motor Vehicle Department of the State
Cass
William DeGenova
Grand Street
Broad Street
James Solana
Bridgeport
Albert F. Alley
Greenwich
Tony Coppola
Norwalk
Arthur Veronica
John Bender
Lieense
Charles
Atwood
Decor
George Weising
Seaview Avenue
Dr. Burns
Department of Public Welfare
Nash Motors announces price reductions on Nash cars
Nash Motor Company announces price cuts on Nash six and four cylinder passenger cars effective July 2. The reductions range from 150 to 250 dollars and reflect lower production costs from improved methods at Kenosha and Milwaukee plants. GC W Nash cites policy to pass savings to buyers and notes prices had risen 21 percent over four years with overall industry increases.
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Nash Motors Company
Nash
GC. W. Nash
Kenosha
Milwaukee
Nash Company
Ash
N. Motors Company
Rien
Nash car demand prompts early orders at local distributor
John Mattiee, the local Nash distributor, foresees strong demand as Nash prices drop. He has stocked all models and urges potential buyers to place orders early to secure vehicles amid the anticipated rush.
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John
Mattiee
Nash
NEW FAITH IN DECLARATION BY DANIELS
On board USS Henderson at Hampton Roads Virginia Naval Base the Atlantic Fleet reports confidence after an air attack on a former battleship. About eighty bombs were aimed at the town by four bomber machines. two direct hits were recorded. The attack lasted four hours and minutes as the fleet prepares to depart for the Fourth of July.
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Uss. Henderson
Hampton Roads
Haupton Roads
Daniels
Mitchell Bert
Bridgeport Briefs On Local Affairs And Construction
Bridgeport briefs note no action yet from the Bridgeport P association while several members record independence from the Dempsey Carpentier bout. An elevator shaft remodel at the Hall enables basement descent. The Connecticut Chamber of Commerce forms a commission to study coal conditions to avert a potential shortage next winter.
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Bridgeport P. Association
Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
Vital Statistics of B84 Kossuth Street Almanac
Vital statistics snippet lists names and ages including Jeremiah O Connor and Mary O Connor with 134 Parallel street, Steve Seabomon 27 of 174 street, Heesie Kovacs 28 of Pine street, Pietro Sortino 25 of 28 street, Carmeiena Clacinl 25 of 140 Hamilton street. Almanac notes sun rise and set times, length of day, high and low water and moon rise.
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Jeremiah
Mary O'Connor
Parallel Street
Larrinces
Steve Seabomon
Heesie Kovacs
Pine Street
Pietro Sortino
Carmeiena Clacinl
Hamilton Street
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