03 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
1
The Connecticut Senate debated a resolution supporting Irish independence and sympathy with Ireland's people. The floor clashed over the measure with full party line votes and committee reports, amid discussions on constitutional rights and state duties, with several senators speaking on foreign policy and domestic implications.
London June speech by Lord Cecil invites America to join the League as President Harding expresses willingness to cooperate for peace. He notes that peace efforts by the United States commercial delegation visiting England align with League goals and praises continued participation in meetings.
Relief work has begun in Tulsa Oklahoma as officials move to rebuild after the day of blood and fire. Ninety injured, thirty killed, with property damage surpassing $1,500,000. 10 whites and 20 blacks among the dead. A committee from the Tulsa Real Estate Exchange surveys Greenwood Village damage. A relief drive targets funds for rebuilding, with selective policy on which homes will be replaced.
The British polo team to defend the International Cup against the American team was announced today. It lists No 1 Col. Tom King, No 2 Mal, No 3 Lord Wodehouse with reserve players Blunter Brarvrett Tach Mad Lockett Col Melville ame Col.
Six persons injured today when an automobile truck collided head on with a Worcester trolley car on the Ithburgh route near the fairgrounds. Two victims were probably fatally injured, authorities said.
A ragged report covers passage of a bill altering motor vehicle rules and taxing shifts. The house approved changes striking section 1, barring jitneys on public highways, while a minority bill would tax water corporations and raise land and dam taxes unless towns control water supplies. The senate later adopted a substitute to tax unincorporated business with a 1 percent gross income levy and a 25 cent per $1,000 rate for wholesalers, aiming to clarify the original measure before adjournment.
The article reports Rev. Wilbur Craft and Pickett of the Methodist Episcopal church criticizing a planned July 2 boxing charity event in New Jersey featuring Dempsey and Wrance. Pickett condemns prize fighting as moral decay, warns of brutalization, and links alcohol to violence while urging an end to the fight.
Washington reports France shipped 78,000 quarts of rare champagne and sparkling wines in April to aid dry America. Customs experts value the cargo at 181000 dollars, averaging under two dollars per bottle. The statement excludes bottles sent to foreign diplomatic representatives in Washington.
Washington focuses on enforcing prohibition with a clash between anti beer advocates and officials over permits to manufacture beer for medicines. Palmer's interpretation limits prohibition powers, while Blair’s enforcement is expected to issue permits. Volstead aims to rush the anti beer bill through and to prompt early action in Senate before beer is widely manufactured.
Washington reports a high profile leak case awaiting a Supreme Court decision. The issue centers on whether government information qualifies as property and if conspiring to obtain and use it for financial gain is punishable. Indicted are Ashton Embry and three associates. the defense argues no statute makes the act a crime.
William Stahl about 22 and his mother Mrs Michael Stahl were in a Ford touring car that overturned at Lockwoods Corners near their Danbury road farm. Authorities believe a rear tire blew out causing the crash. William was crushed under the vehicle and died instantly while his mother was badly injured.
Bridgeport carpenters resume work under a final wage compromise after a stoppage. Before the strike the rate was one dollar an hour. Current figures show 7 1/2 to 8 3/4 cents per hour as cited by boss carpenters, while union officials claim workers were locked out by a 20 percent wage cut.
Miss Leitch defeats Miss Joyce Wethered to retain the British women's golf championship, solidifying her position in the tournament circuit. Wethered represents a strong challenge as the match unfolds with notable strokes and precision from both players.
Glasgow June 23 Miss Cecil Leitch won the British Women’s Golf Championship at Turnberry defeating Miss Joyce Wethered in the final. Leitch won four up and three to play.
Love in Idleness won the classic race in London on June 3. Lady Slepners was second and Longsuit finished third.
Paris, June 3. Charles Russell of New Haven, a former U S Army soldier, was sentenced to ten years solitary confinement for robbing a jewelry shop. He claimed after his enlistment he was broke and starving, entered with a lead pipe, assaulted a girl clerk, seized jewelry, and was halted by bystanders.
New York June 3 a pretty young detective Miss Rae Nicoletti and Detective Peligriano triggered a dragnet targeting a ring that kidnapped five year old Giuseppe Varotta. Five members were arrested with two confessions. the gang leader remains at large as parents fear further harm. The scheme began May 24 with the abduction near Thirteenth Street. the father is among the detainees, denying knowledge. The mother paid $500, later found marked, leading to arrests. Nicoletti posed as a servant to observe.
Norwalk, June 3. The city considers a 20 ton cannon captured by the French from Germans and later held by Americans in France. It is to be transferred to Norwalk by the ordnance department through Commander Lockhart of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Payment for transport and suitable display plans remain unsettled, with private subscription likely to cover costs.
Captain Clifford Hopkins of the fishing schooner Waltham reports finding a emaciated body drifting in a dory, 95 miles off Highland Light. The man, likely a schooner mate lost in fog, wore a 40 on the oars and dory. a pennant of red bunting was found in the post.
Deaf plaintiff Jennie Cosette and deaf defendant Telephore Cosette had their divorce hearing before Judge Hinman in superior court. Interpreter, judge, and counsel spoke as Steven Cosette relayed testimony through sign language for both sides.
Washington June Lyn Harding offers the United States Shipping card to A D Lasker of Chicago a prominent advertising and business man. It is understood Lasker will respond today.
Tokyo dispatch reports Japan will publish a naval budget for 1922-23 around 80 million pounds yen with total including incidentals up to about 96 million yen. Replenishment of land and sea defences and naval aviation are listed as major items while idle ships may wait. The article notes possible ministerial change and influence of Prince Yamagata.
Washington June 6 A political cabinet meeting was held by President Harding before the regular cabinet session. Attorneys General Daugherty, Weeks, Fall and Postmaster General Hays were summoned to the White House an hour early and conferred with the president about broad questions of policy.
A mysterious blast aboard the destroyer Trenchant at Hualbowl dockyard closed the facility for an indefinite period. The ship suffered heavy damage but no casualties occurred. All dockyard workers were dismissed and ordered to stay home pending orders as investigators probe possible links to revolutionary agitators.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Athens reports a pogrom against Christians, mainly Greeks, in Samsun and Trebizond in Anatolia on the Black Sea. An American destroyer arrived at Samsun to protect Americans. streets were said to be strewn with Greek corpses and many shops pillaged.
The Pensacola weather bureau issued Advisory 10:20 a m noting a disturbance over the Caribbean that moved toward the east coast of Yuca. The report shows no increase in intensity in the past 24 hours and predicts continued low activity locally.
The death of James Maher, longtime clerk to the U S supreme court, was reported after an operation at Georgetown University Hospital. He had served the court for more than 55 years, entering as a 3,page at age 11 and remained unmarried.
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