Diocesan convention debate touches on prohibition and foreign policy
At the Syracuse Diocesan convention two hundred Episcopal clergymen discussed policy. Bishop Olmstead opposed endorsing prohibition while Charles T. Rose urged strong Americanism against meddling in foreign affairs. The article notes contrasts with postwar American imperial reach and calls Rose to study American history.
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Syracuse
Charles Tyler Olmstead
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Washington
Charles T. Rose
Cazenovia
America
Government needs action amid mixed signals from merchants
A critical urge for government intervention appears across classes as merchants call for rapid rail improvements while opposing broad government control. The piece notes political gridlock between parties and the Senate as a major hindrance, even suggesting abolishing the Senate to speed decisions.
Indictment Demands Action Against William M. Wood
The piece discusses an indictment demand against William M. Wood, president of the American Woolen Company, alleging profiteering and noting his personal earnings from the trust, including salaries and commissions around a million dollars yearly. It cites changes in profit per yard for a cloth named tricotin from 49 cents in 1919 to 1.60 in 1920.
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William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
United States
Wood
Gas price shift eyed as production costs rise
The article notes potential gas price increases in Bridgeport due to higher production costs and a different grade of oil. If current prices hold, a July 4 rise to 13 cents per 100 cubic feet net is possible. A national committee is studying the issue, aiming to ease the problems and allow possible future readjustment if conditions improve.
Campaign Spending Totals in Harding Butler Race
Witnesses detail campaign finances with Durst noting $4,498 spent in the Butler drive and possible $2,000 more due bills. He received $5,500 from the national headquarters. Dougherty reports Harding funds totaling $113,109 raised and $107,701 spent.
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J S. Durst
West Virginia
General Wood
Harding
Ohio
Harry M. Dougherty
Tragic double shooting and suicide ends in illness despair
Halpert shot his wife with two bullets from under the chin then killed himself. Neighbors say frequent quarrels preceded the tragedy. Medical examiner cites despondency over ill health as the likely cause. The couple’s children were away at the time.
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Halpert
Neéhbors
Samuel M. Garlick
Plaintiff sues over 1919 auto collision on Fairfield and Courtland
Joseph Dublis sues C. E. Lowell of New Milford claiming negligence caused damage to his automobile valued at 300 dollars. The collision occurred at the corner of Fairfield avenue and Courtland street on May 10, 1919.
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C. E. Lowell
New Milford
Fairfield Avenue
Courtland Street
Joseph Dublis
Lowell
Plynn
Henry Flynn
Main Street
Sacred Heart Church
Salemn
St. Michael's Cemetery
Dayton
Devon
Milford
George W. Dayton, Jr
Avon and
Dayton Streets
Milford Cemete
Bishop Pratt
Alexander Pratt
Stratford Avenue
Fairview Cemetery
New Britain
Conn
Risl
Wright
Roosevelt Hospitl
New York City
James Osborne Wright
Governor Harding Proposes Remedies for Cost of Living
Washington May 27 Governor Harding of the federal reserve board called for curbing nonessential loans and easing credit to lower living costs. He urged banks to liquidate and finance essential production while acknowledging transport congestion and food movement concerns.
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Washington
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Hardine
Marshall
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Advisory Counsel
Haring
Federal Reserve
Three More HoldUp Gang Members Arrested
Police report three additional members of a highwaymen gang were taken into custody after searches found two deadly blackjacks and weapons. Investigators expect confessions to link past burglaries in the West End and East Side to the captured trio as officers pursue a larger clean-up led by “Frenchy” and Albert Veilleux.
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West End
Masha Wilcherie
Goodwin Street
East Side
Polce
Albert Veilleux
Edwin Place
Stratford
Veilleux
Jitney Bus Driver Fined After Streetcar Collision injures man
Stan ley Raimney of 17 Thorme street was struck by a jitney bus at Main street and Fairfield avenue. The driver Joseph Gross of 25 Lexington avenue was arrested for reckless driving and fined 10 dollars plus costs in city court.
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Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Stanley Raimney
Thorme Street
Joseph Gross
Lexington Avenue
Postmaster Putney Fined for Embezzlement in New Haven
After reopening the case of Irving Putney former postmaster at Saugatuck he was fined 100 and costs for embezzlement from the mails Judge H Thomas then imposed a total of 1260 and costs as required by law The article also discusses financial policy notes about freeing credit and the importance of transport facilities to the economy.
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New Haven
Conn
Irving Putney
Saugatuck
H. §. Thomas
Wood and mill profits ignite debate on market principles
The passage notes profit rises per unit across several mills, with 1919 profits surpassing 15 million despite five idle months due to a strike. It cites Wood attacking merchants in Lawrence with a factory store to undercut prices, revealing tensions between American sentiment and the iron law of the unrestricted market.
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Lawrence
Wood Mills
Wood
Fenian Raid and Local Happenings in 1870
The Farmer notes the new Steel Works on the point in full blast and a successful showing. About 75 Fenian members, led by Capt. Dan Higgins, left New Haven by rail in civilian dress. destination unknown, likely Red River country. E M French receives a golden hatchet badge from the Pequot Association. Rumors of a large Fenian force amassing east of Buffalo fuel today’s talk as news promises an imminent engagement.
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Jm the Alunteer
Syee Ee
New Haven
Hartford and
Springfield
Dan Higgins
Red River Country
Reil
E. M. French
The
Pequot Association
Canada
Telegraph
Buffalo
Snell Girl Born at Elizabeth General Hospital
Birth notice for a daughter born February 28 1920 at Elizabeth General Hospital Elizabeth New Jersey to Mr and Mrs Harry B Snell.
Yale Class Seeks 102nd Colors For Parade
New Haven May 27 Yale's class of 1880 wants to carry the 102nd Regiment colors in the commencement parade next month. The colors were presented by the regiment before its unit left New Haven for the battle area. Governor Holcomb will be asked to permit the color guard to bring the colors for a day.
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New Haven
Yale
102Nd
Holcomb
California Champagne Bound for Republican Heads Seized
A freight car with 640 cases of extra dry California champagne bound for the Hotel Sherman was halted by federal prohibition agents at Needles, California. The hotel manager says the wine was for medicinal and sacramental use and a special permit was issued, with no link to the California delegation's headquarters plans.
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Chicago
California
Sherman
Needles
Cal
Joseph Byfield
Byfield
Dudley Spells Shoes 621 It William C Worthy Sentenced
William C Worthy of 944 Irantis tan avenue was sentenced to ten days in jail by the City Court this morning for drunkenness after being arrested last night. He told Judge Frank L Wilder he drank only beer. The judge said there is no excuse for a man being drunk in the street. The Girls' Student League will hold its last dance of the season next Friday afternoon in the high school gymnasium.
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New York
William C. Worthy
Iranistan Avenue
Frank L. Wilder
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