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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1921
Page
1
Prohibitionists clash as bill to outlaw beer faces political fight. Andy Yotstead and Dove calling for moderation spark charges amid a heated session. Wheeler, Waste Fi, and Treasury figures push beer restrictions while warns of constitutional pushback.
AUsnovn comment notes Boston figures and AA members plan to attend a reception for Admiral Sims in New York on Wednesday. The event aims to commemorate Sims with participation from Irish Path tees and New York section staff.
Reported by Dr. M. Lee of Rochester Mol at the Mohe 77th convention. The speaker explained that work worry and recreation are the causes of fatigue and stress among women. The gathering discussed reasons for toning down Metari and improving health.
Moments at the 6th annual ceremony saw Tutt College confer honorary arts masters on Mevantetine Booth, commander of The Salvation Army, as part of the day’s events.
Pro Master Lloyd Witzstiimons announced this afternoon that Menton tardom-fack Dempsey WHE referee She Leonard-ryled man Ughtwotthe championship match will be held on July 4.
A federal court in Wilpester is to hear an application filed today to appoint a receiver for the Chaffey Gillespie Company. The motion is supported by Tidewater Oil Company as party of interest and seeks stabilization of assets pending further orders.
Havana reports extraordinary police precautions after the funeral of former President Clement Ino. At least three killed and many wounded as mob tried to force entry to the cemetery. Police fired on rioters after an armed group exchanged shots at cemetery gates. Three women and a nine year old boy among the dead or seriously injured.
A Boston to New York express derailed 1000 feet east of Waterville on the Pilghland division. Passengers suffered minor injuries. Farry Varconian of New Britain had a broken leg. The tender left the rails as cars toppled against a rocky bank. the locomotive ran ahead before stopping. The accident site and cars escaped a heavier toll.
Several coaches derailed north of Waterville causing a 1:05 PM delay. The train arrived about an hour late as passengers were moved to a Waterbury train.
In Quincy Massachusetts on June 20 three husbands of Mrs John Boody were under investigation after the fatal shooting of the third husband John Boody at his home yesterday The woman s former husbands died in North Carolina Julia Arthur brother of Mrs Hoods was arrested charged with incivcancer in connection with yesterdays shooting He allegedly killed Boody to rid his sister of a husband The police say Mrs Boody told of a mysterious man she accused of the killing The suspect was found at his home nearby by George Man Lear The 16 year old son of Mrs Jodey from a former marriage The accused man wept when brought to the bedroom where Boody lay in a pool of blood Boody had been shot three times from behind Neighbors say the Bodeys quarreled constantly The principals came from North Carolina and both worked in the ship yards Arthur is six feet four inches tall
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, officially announced his candidacy for the presidency of the American Federation of Labor. He said he would permit his name to be presented to the convention as a candidate for the office of Labor. Lewis supporters interpret the move as signaling pledged votes to secure his election.
Washington June 20 The Senate prepares for a long clash over government control of big business with focus on the Frelinghuysen seasonal coal rate bill. Supporters and opponents argue over rail and freight rate readjustments and broader government direction of production and distribution amid the agricultural bloc influence and Hoover’s policy stance.
In Stamford yesterday Wallace Clarke was killed almost instantly when a motor truck driven by Charles Wen of Port Chester struck a automobile in which Clarke and two youths rode. Frederick Clark age 10 and Richard Dietzman, both of Stamford, were slightly injured. Wen was taken by police to await action by the authorities.
New Haven June 20 Yale celebrates the inauguration of Dr James Rowland Angell as fourteenth president amid class day exercises, alumni reunions and a law school luncheon. Notables include Chauncey Depew, Judge Cardozo, and Judge Rogers as speakers and observers from the Sheffield scientific school and Yale College attending ceremonies and receptions.
Trinity College Hartford closed its collegiate year on June 20 awarding honorary and thirty-two degrees in course. The honorary Doctor of Laws went to Senator Vittorio Rolandi Ricci, the Italian ambassador to the United States, who traveled to receive the honor.
Harry ONeill of 756 State Street Bridgeport aged 26 was arrested today and held by local police for Bridgeport police. He is suspected to be the man wanted for the shooting of Policeman Tierney of Bridgeport.
London June 20 The imperial conference opens with premiers from England Canada Australia New Zealand and South America discussing policy for the British Empire India will have representation The agenda includes the Anglo Japanese treaty disarmament naval policy air routes imperial postage and trade ties Lloyd George leads the talks with Austen Chamberlain Winston Churchill and others present The session was secret with a 4 o'clock highlights release and no afternoon meeting scheduled.
London reports say colliery owners failed to break the strike as few miners returned to work. The Federation of Miners pushes other unions to join in a broader action while preparing for a Brighton conference to resolve disputes and avert a wider general strike involving about 5,000,000 workers.
Waterbury mourns the death of Captain Bernard Ca heyy 71 a veteran retired policeman who served with the Nervi Atlantic squadron under Admiral Porter at Fort Fasher in December L364 dead at home today the obituary notes his long public service and wartime postings
Vanderbilt B Ward foreman of night packing at G T Glove plant in Naugatuck won the New Jersey singles title at Englewood Field Club defeating Edward C Oessner of Montclair 6-4 10-8 6-2. Ward known as Vandy has been a strong volleyer and tactician with aggressive net play and sharp ground strokes. The match, watched by a large gallery, highlighted Ward's speed accuracy and willingness to pressure the net throughout all three sets.
London reports King George will open the Northern Ireland Parliament in Belfast on Wednesday. Premier Lloyd George Sir James Craig and others assist in authorship of the speech still undergoing revisions. Queen Mary will accompany the king. Weekend violence in Ireland claimed six lives and wounded twenty-one, including soldiers police and civilians. A military officer was shot dead while traveling between Carrick and Dublin.
Constantinople reports Russian forces massed in the Caucasus with artillery and armored cars. Turkish nationalists pull back from that district as the Kemalist army in Anatolia is reinforced. After Kare is occupied by part of the Russian eleventh army corps, Turkish troops withdraw and large Russian war materials are moved to the Anatolian coast.
Greek warships bombarded Inedoli on the Black Sea coast after Turks refused to surrender 40 launches discharging war material. Many small craft and two coastwise ships were sunk and war supplies warehouses destroyed. Turkish battery defending the town was silenced. Official circles oppose delaying offensive to await allied mediation.
Smyrna dispatch reports Dr Stratos of Greece stating mediations cannot yield Thrace and Smyrna. He leads a Greek committee to the front urging a military offensive to force the Turks toward a more reasonable stance. The stance emphasizes settling the near east issue by battle, not peace chambers.
Washington reports progress toward an international understanding with Great Britain as the Imperial Council convenes in London today. The meeting is anticipated to advance negotiations and foster closer relations between the two nations.
In the championship round Ward used patience to neutralize Ostendorf, countering his chop stroke and double faults. Ward steadily outplayed Ostendorf, forcing errors and maintaining control to win 6-4 10-8 6-2.
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