League of Nations Assembly Opens Amid High Hopes
Geneva November 15 delegates to the first meeting of the League of Nations assembly, with the US absent, voiced readiness to tackle future world problems. Foreign Minister Paul Hymans of Belgium called the session to order as diplomats from 41 nations filed in, the scene marked by a barn like hall, crowds outside, and cordial Swiss hospitality. The council met briefly, credentials were checked, and the order of business for the assembly was read, with president and vice president to be chosen tomorrow.
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Parke
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Geneva
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League
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Rotstare
Europe
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Slayings of Actresses Shock Chicago Detectives
In Chicago detectives pursue five material witnesses after two young actresses are found slain on Lake Michigan shore near Grant Park. Names cited include Marie Alma Ramey and Lillian Thompson. suspects linked to Jane Cowl company actors McCarthy and Meeks. Bodies sent to morgue for inquest proceedings amid contested travel and alleged earlier marriages.
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Chisago
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Grant Park
Woroner
Marie Alma Ramey
Lillian ‘Thompson
James G. Meeks
Salt Lake City
Jane Cowl Company
Tio McCarthy
Heston
Peter Citi
James Comar
McCarthy
Meeks
Dearborn Street
Bilvio
Peter Citti
Ot Scere
Butch Pia da
Mayor Takes Hold Of Fight For Supremacy In Board Of Aldermen
Mayor Wilson cut his vacation short and returned to the city to take charge of the struggle for control of the Board of Aldermen. Leonard forces claim they can name their president and will seek to change committee appointments so the president names standing committees. A special meeting is expected this week to organize and elect a president, aiming to quell opposition amid the ongoing power struggle.
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Wilson
Bia
John A Leonard
Leonard
Judge Dillon Resigns City Court Post in Connecticut
Shelton Conn Nov 16 Judge John B Dillon of the city court sent Governor Holcomb a resignation letter He cites a contemplated move to Bridgeport where he has had a law office for three years His service began in 1912 and he had been re elected since His term would expire next July
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Shelton
Conn
John B Dillon
Marcus H. Holcomb
Bridgeport
Dillon
General Assembly
Court Upholds Connecticut Tax Disclosure Law
Washington November 15 Supreme Court sustains Connecticut statute requiring corporations doing business in the state to disclose federal taxes paid to the tax commissioner and to pay a two percent tax on state derived portions of net income. Justice Flandeis delivers ruling in Underwood Typewriter Co. v. Connecticut treasurer case.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Connecticut
Flandeis
Underwood Typewriter Co
Amado Held in Neff Death Crash Case
Ralph Amado of Bridgeport driver for City Lumber Co was found criminally responsible for the trolley jitney crash near the Yellow Mill bridge on November 8 resulting in the death of William Neff a 59 year old Chicago man. Witnesses say the truck collided with the jitney bus and pushed it into the trolley car.
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John J. Phelan
Ralph Amado
Bridgeport
City Lumber Co
Yellow Mill Bridge
William Neff
Chicago
Accidental Shooting Tied to New Revolver Incident
In Bridgeport, Joseph Congo was shot in the chest by friend Rocco Inglese who claimed the weapon misfired while Inglese explained its mechanism. Inglese, visiting Congo’s home for supper, fled after the incident and was arraigned with bonds set at $500 as Congo’s condition remained serious.
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Joseph Congo
Hallett Street
S O
Gongo
Bridgeport
Rocco Inglese
Congo
Esse
Bartlett
Ongo
Regan
Coroner probes death of Mrs. Lapocaka in city apartment
Coroner John J. Phe lan investigates the November 3 discovery of Mrs. Mary Lapoczka found dead in the residence of Edward J. McGovern at 59 Cherry Street. McGovern, the sole witness, recalls meeting the woman about 11 months ago at Metal Goods and says she claimed to be unmarried and named Mary Bells. He says she endured beatings over a $300 debt and alleged interest in another woman, leading to repeated quarrels. He met her on several occasions but did not report the events of November 2 night.
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Bost
Wick
Edward J. McGovern
Cherry Street
John J. Phelan
McGovern
Metal Goods Company
Lapoczka
King's Highway
Greece election returns show premier Venizelos leading
Early general election returns from Greece indicate Premier Venizelos's faction leading in most communities, with signs that former King Constantine opposition fared poorly. No disorders reported. In Connecticut, New London Mayor Morgan and the Board of Charities visited Bridgeport to inspect public buildings, hosted by Mayor Clifford B. Wilson.
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Greece
Venizelou
Constantine
Morgan
New London
Board of Chartles
Bridgeport
Clifford B. Wilson
the Letty
Freight layoffs at New Haven Hartford line in doubt
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad reports a mood of reduced freight business and says 4 workers may be laid off temporarily, with potential for up to 100 due to insufficient freight tonnage. Officials note a general layoff discussion is under way if conditions fail to improve.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New Haven
Tomes
Wrangel Wiped Out in Crimea Withdrawal
Wrangel's army faced near annihilation as Cavary units moved on Sebastopol. General Barbovitch and remaining Wrangel loyalists defend outskirts while evacuation proceeds. Refugees head toward Constantinople as Wrangel seeks refuge aboard Wat-Seek Rousseau amid reports of a Green faction terrorizing towns.
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Constantinople
Sabatopol
Feds
Leon Trotsky
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Russian Black Sea
Sebestopol
Who Is He The Merchandiser With Wide Ad Presence
The item asks readers to identify a man described as head of a large merchandising business not on Main street, using substantial display space and being a major advertiser and well known. The first correct identification, written and mailed to the Times Office, will be paid.
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Times Office
Behrens Profile Identified by Three People
M J O Reilly identified Behrens profile at 2 42 Saturday, noting him as F W Behrens marketman and Board of Charities member. Louise Schumann of 253 Cole Linen Street and Mrs Soloway of 530 Golden Hill Hotel also identified the same profile.
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M. J. O'Reilly
F. W. Behrens
Board of Charities
Louise Schumann
Colelinen Street
Soloway
Golden Hill Hotel
Ballard Reports Campaign Funds From Local Officials
The Republican Town Committee treasurer Frank Bal yd filed a report with the Town Clerk detailing receipts of 205 members contributing $10 each totaling 2050, plus major donations from Judge Paul Miller and others. Total receipts reached 3325 with expenses 3322.85 leaving a 2.15 balance. expenses covered advertising auto hire headquarter costs and related items. Political candidates on Socialist and Democratic tickets report modest spending, including Fred Cederholm and William Hogan, with varying amounts.
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Joseph Stugs
E. A. Godfrey
D. H. Warner
Simeon Pease
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Fred Cederholm
Minnie Cederholm
Board of Education
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Hogan
Willams A. C. Fan Riot Ends in Light Fine for Hogan
A near riot at Yost Field after a state championship game between Willams A. C. of New Haven and the Lake team led to James Hogan of 13 Broad Street New Haven being arraigned in City Court and fined 10 plus costs for breach of the peace. Hogan was the only arrest as fans allegedly razed officers and stones struck Patrolman McMullins. Superintendent Flanagan praised the police response and listed several officers involved.
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Willams A. C
New Haven
Ciamenship
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Broad Street
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Layden
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Patrolmgen Joynt
Jaggers
Grossheart
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Lynch
Regenery
O'Neil
Walker
Lyddy
Unemployment Aids Recruiting In Bridgeport Area
Local recruiting officers report that high unemployment and robust public works support enlistment. The Navy today lists new enlistees including Thomas J. Slavin of Milford, John A. Wiser of Fairfield, and Thomas G. Bohn of Avoca Pennsylvania.
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Navy
Thomas J. Slavin
Seaview Avenue
Milford
John A. Wiser
Grace Street
Fairfield
Thomas G. Bohn
Grove Street
Avoca
Penn
Public Approves Plan On Finance Investigations
Taxpayers react with enthusiasm to a Chamber of Commerce referendum on investigating Bridgeport finances. The piece recalls 1912 and 1920 grand list and debt figures, notes possible legislative power for a committee, and references a past Senate resolution opposed by Republicans.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport
George F. Clark
Senate
Committee On Cities and Boroughs
First Snow Triggers Townsfolk Expect 15 More Storms
Bridgeport saw the season's first snow around 10 this morning with flurries continuing to noon. Teachers struggled to quiet students eager for sledding and winter fun. Observers noted the calendar superstition that the 15th predicts 15 storms, while New York reported light snowfall and a weather bulletin warned of cold across the south and west.
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Texas
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Mexico
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Harding To See Senator Fall In Texas Visit
Point Isabel Texas November 15 The Associated Press reports President elect Harding plans another attempt to reach Brownsville to spend the last two days of his Texas visit weather permitting He will meet Senator Fall of New Mexico chairman of the Senate sub committee on Mexican affairs to discuss border conditions no special significance attached to the meeting by party members
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Point Isabel
Texas
Associated Press
Harding
Brownsville
Fall of
New Mexico
Senate
Trustee Critiques Trolley Policy and Jitney Rules
Charles Cheney, trustee in charge of Connecticut Co. property, says ten cent fare boosts revenue but not enough for major improvements. He criticizes Waterbury and New Haven conditions, notes jitney competition and cautious civic leaders. Bridgesport jitneys, parallel routes, and remote-area service frustrate but show limited fixes. He remains dissatisfied with CT city governance and trolley monopoly tolerance.
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The
Connecticut Co
Cheney
Waterbury
New Haven
Connecticut
Terbury
Bridgeport
Hunger strikers in Cork begin cooked meals after 92 days
Nine Sinn Fein hunger strikers in Cork jail, who ended their fast last Friday after 92 days without food, began nourishment today with baby food and glucose. Doctors say recovery follows uncharted dietary rules as they gradually reintroduce meals, while New Haven reports cloudy conditions and snow flurries ahead for Connecticut.
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Ireland
Sinn Fein
Parson
Battiscombe
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