Federal Reserve Act credited with stabilizing wartime finance
The piece credits the Democratic led Federal Reserve Act for stabilizing the money market during war, noting heavy capital movements between New York and other districts, offset by government transfers and rediscounts. It claims the system prevented credit disturbances and kept American business moving without panic.
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New York
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Federal Reserve
New York City
Federal Reserve Bank
Harding Threat to Scrap the League Is a Political Red Herring
A columnist warns that Senator Harding cannot scrap the League of Nations by action or inaction. The piece argues the United States would simply remain out, the treaty cannot be reopened, and Harding would face a divided nation and allied pressures if elected. It asserts the League’s existence beyond any single president.
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Harding
League
United States
Warren G. Harding
White House
League of Nations
Underwood
Stamford
Senate
Johnson
Harding and League Stand Split United Front
Senators Johnson and Underwood praise or chastise Harding’s stand on the League. The text quotes Johnson affirming Harding’s opposition as final and Underwood claiming Harding had opposed the League all along. The piece frames a pivotal choice for voters ahead of March 4, inviting individual decision between entry and staying out.
New Jersey New York tunnel project breaks ground in New York
Editorial notes recount Gov Edwards and Lieut Gov Walker starting a Hudson River tunnel project. The $28,669,000 venture will be shared by New Jersey and New York and aims to replace ferries. Also highlight includes women jurors in Orange New Jersey, a widow of Tom Thumb auction in Middleboro, a child saved from a sewer, and an assassination attempt in Sarajevo involving Prince Regent Alexander of Serbia.
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New York
Gov. Edwards
New Jersey
Gov
Walker
Hudson River
Middleboro
Mass
Tom Thumb
P. T. Barnum
Sarajevo
Alexander of
Serbia
Stunned by Big Fines in Liquor Tax Case Continued
The piece notes potential readjustment of fines after a Washington review led by William J. McCarthy of Boston. About ten saloon operators face roughly 75000 in penalties while breweries may seek reductions. The question of whether the original beer tax was paid remains open and could shrink bills if included.
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Washington
William J. McCarthy
Boston
New England
Ievenue Department
Voters Register Day Sees Large Turnout in Bridgeport
City Hall registration drew a crowd this morning as the Board of Registration processed applicants for the coming election. Two policemen kept lines orderly while many women studied voting machines, with many seeking guidance on ticket splitting. Republicans expect Brandegee to be scratched by many Bridgeport voters, aiding Lonergan in the U S Senate race.
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Board of Registration
City Hall
Brandegee
Lonergan
U.S
Bridgeport
Park City Construction v Boone Denies Non-Suit in Suit for 15000
In Superior Court Judge William M Maltbie denies the defendants motion for a non suit in the Park City Construction Company versus Michael Boone case seeking 15000 alleging breach of contract. A counter suit for 30000 is pending and a special hearing is set for November to require readiness and witness availability.
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Park City Construction Company
Michael Boone
William M. Maltbie
Boone
California
Maltbie
Suffield Closes Her Celebration Parade Marks anniversary
Suffield Conn October 14 A historic parade ended the 25th anniversary celebrations. Putnam Phalanx Hartford Tariffville Drum Corps led with schoolchildren Civil and Spanish War veterans rode in vehicles. Sumeld schools two military companies escorted World War veterans in line.
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Suffield
Conn
Putnam Phalanx
Hartford
Tariffville
Sumeld
Reds Plan to Smash Wrangel On Crimean Front
Berlin October 14 The Russian Soviet forces prepare a gigantic offensive against the Ukrainians and the army of General Wrangel on the Crimean front with heavy mobilization and strategic positioning reported by Berlin dispatches.
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REDS
Wrangel
Berlin
Crimean
Obituary Adolph Berckhemer, 75, Stratford Engineer
Adolph Berckhemer died after several months illness at his home 1792 Barnum Avenue Stratford. Age 75, he was an engineer and machinist for Wales Company Lincoln Building machine shop. He leaves widow Catherine, a daughter Johanna, three sons Adolph Jr Eugene and Oscar, brothers Frederick and Carl, two grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow evening at August Baker mortuary chapel Stratford Avenue with Rev H G Weimar. Body to be taken Saturday morning to Union Hill crematory New Jersey.
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Adolph Berckhemer
Barnum Avenue
Stratford
Wales Company
Lincoln
Catherine
Johanna
Adolph
Eugene
Oscar
Frederick
Carl
August Baker
Stratford Avenue
H. G. Weimar
German Reformed Church
Union Hill
New Jersey
Will Probe the Black and Tan
Scotland October 14 Premier Asquith spoke in Scotland predicting Parliament would demand a thorough impartial inquiry into reprisals by the Black and Tan police in Ireland. Fire on the roof of an old wooden shack at 535 William street damaged shingles after sparks from the chimney of the house ahead ignited them. The shed belonged to George N. Hencheft.
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Scotland
Wormer
Asquith
Ireland
William Street
George N. Hencheft
Harding In Kentucky Opens Second Invasion Tour
Senator Warren G. Harding, warmly received in Tennessee, moves into Kentucky on the second leg of his border-state invasion. In separate news, endurance horses began a 300 mile race from White River Junction toward Camp Devens, Mass., with 16 of 27 starters remaining after yesterday's strenuous ride.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Warren G. Harding
Tennessee
Kentucky
White River Junction
New Hampshire
Camp Devens
Mass
Police Board Meeting Likely To Be Short
The Police Commissioners’ regular meeting, initially set for tonight, is expected to occur this afternoon with only routine items on the agenda. Commissioner John C. Stanley indicated there was no major business to discuss beyond normal matters.
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John C. Stanley
Stock Market Opens Strong On Higher Initial Prices
The New York market opened with a strong tone as prices moved higher in initial dealings. Traders noted strength carried from late trading and most stocks showed higher opening figures.
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New York
Transportation No Tax Revision And Public Good Plan This Year
Boston Oct 14 Alfred P Thom Washington DC general counsel for the Association of Railway Executives urged test of the Transportation Act and new regulatory policy. He said the act favors private operation and public support pro rata to use, with the ICC unions and carriers on trial and held to account for duties performed. Washington White House statement by Senator Glass predicts no tax revision this session and notes a proposed special session to address League of Nations issues.
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Boston
Alfred P. Thom
Washington, D.C
Association of Railway Executives
Massachusetts State Chamber of Commerce
Thom
Interstate Commerce Commission
Organized Labor
Washington
White House
Glass
Virginia
Congress
League of Nations
League
Mr. Harding
Junkers
Sultan
Turkey
and Lenine
Trotsky
Association of Nations
Penrose
Foreign exchange steady in early New York dealings
The foreign exchange market opened steady with demand for sterling and francs showing fractional gains while lire and marks slipped.
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New York
Contempt actions loom as Schirr case shocks creditors
Sheriff Maloney and trustee Brody opened Schirr's tailor shop to distribute clothing to those who left garments in the shop before attachment. The scene drew an excited crowd, order restored by deputies. Schirr faces contempt of court and possible federal charges for asset concealment, with creditors Silver Woolen Co. of New York and New England Jobbers Inc. of New Haven pressing the contempt case.
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Palumbo
Keogh
Maloney
Charles Brody
Schirr
Democratic Town Committee Seeks Voters to Check Registration
Old voters urged to review district lists and ensure their names appear on the registry. If missing, visit Room No. 4 City Hall to restore eligibility. for any needs, use Times Want Ads.
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Democratic Town Committee
City Hall
Housing contract suit seeks 75000 in Stamford
Hagge man & Harris contractors sue Aladdin Rock Realty Company and Douglas C. McMurtrie for breach of contract claiming 12 houses built on the Boston Post Road with 40000 still due. McMurtrie, based in Sound Beach, allegedly arranged the work during a New York vacation a year ago.
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Stamford
Conn
Haggeman & Harris
Aladdin Rock Realty Company
Douglas C. McMurtrie
Sound Beach
McMurtrie
New York
Boston Post Road
Hera
Hungerford Nominated for Ninth District Alderman
Hungerford of 2318 Union Street, a popular young Democrat, has been nominated for alderman from the Ninth district. His friends are confident he will be elected by a large majority.
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Thomas W. Hungerford
Union Street
Shouse Resigns as Assistant Treasury Secretary
Washington reports Jouett Shouse has resigned from the treasury post and the resignation accepted by President Wilson, effective the next day. In Stamford, Stephen Woyeko of Port Chester is bound over to the Superior court under 2500 bond on burglary charges from August 21 at Frank Jessup’s home.
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Washington
Jouett Shouse
Secretary of the Treasury
Wilson
Stamford
Stephen Woyeko
Port Chester
N. C
Baltimore
Frank Jessup
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