Proving Value of Aerial forges in Naval Warfare
On June 21 aboard the Mendelson near Virginia Capes, a first bombing test sequence began to prove aerial forces superiority in naval warfare. Air forces target modern ships, with scouts and bombers in action, while U S Navy and Army aviation officers observe results and plan further tests against U boats and battleships.
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United States
Weodsborg
Banks
Beran
Footan
Ota
Lorypodio Plitess
Marlin
Oaix
Faungcheseld
Berle
Suita Mitchell
Aeraiy
Pravios
Navy
Tiahay
Dendarson
Roosevelt Henders
Admirad Trenry
Wilson
AJ. Johnson
Trie
Mitchell
Nadia
The Cotton Market Opens Higher In Early Trading
The Cotton Market in New York opened nine points higher to four points up this morning. After 15 minutes of trading the market cooled and was about four points higher, with quieter activity and prices holding firm.
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New York
Claims Against the Shelton Bank
In the final report to Superior Court Receiver Marcus F E Holcomb, 8620 claims were filed against the Shelton Bank and Trust Co as of May 18. Savings deposits totaled 1,179,011.68 with 24 claimants reporting losses of bank books and 224 depositors making no claims. Commercial department deposits summed to 490,540.23. Real estate mortgages were reduced from 960,000 to 216,000.
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Shelton
Marcus FE. Holcomb
Shelton Bank and Trust Co
Savings Department
Commercial Department
Legality Question Over Bills Facing Governor Signature
Stratford June meeting of the board of control debated whether many key bills not yet engrossed or signed have become void after three calendar days post adjournment. Highlights included Bridgeport issues, highway appropriations, censorship and tax bills, juvenile courts, state office building, armory funds, and veteran aid, with legal opinions diverging on three calendar vs three engrossed days.
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Startford
Board of Control
General Assembly
Belude
Bridgeport
State Armory
Supreme Court
Norwalk
Chamberlain
Fleary
Healy
Taverner Baldwin
Hidecomb
McLhean
Holcomb
Portland
Hartford
Royal procession guarded as Ulster opening nears
Belfast reports heavy reinforcements for King George and Queen Mary with 10 000 to 12 000 troops sailors police and detectives to guard the royal visit. Thirteen warships will escort the royal yacht from Holyhead and strict precautions bar roofs and limit saloons.
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Belfast
King George
Queen Mary
Northern Ireland
Ulster
Aldershot
Theing
Parliament Building
Albert
Victoria
Holyhead
London
Dublin
George
Ireland
Great Flood of Selling Orders Stuns Wall Street
A deep mystery hangs over Wall Street as a huge flood of selling orders pushes stock prices to postwar lows. Stocks from Canadian Pacific to United States Steel and Mexican Petroleum slump, with notable bear-market pressure and questions of organized raiding. Despite declines, public buying rises as odd lots brokerage houses report gains in small-quantity purchases. Daily turnover tops 1.16 million shares with mixed sector losses. Police committee probes for sharp practices as officials weigh an exchange inquiry.
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New York Stock,exchange
Canadian Pacific
United States Steel Common
Mexican Petroleum
Stock Exchange
Southern Pacific
California
Northern Pacific
Hill Group
The
King George and Queen Mary Depart for Belfast Visit
London reports King George and Queen Mary left for Belfast to attend the state opening of the Ulster parliament. Sinn Fein rumors of presenting a peace offer circulated in the House of Commons as crowds and officials welcomed the royal party at Huston station. The king wore naval uniform. the queen wore white as the royal carriage proceeded with limited police presence.
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Belfast
London
King George
Queen Mary
Ulster Parliament
House of Commons
Sinn Fein
George
Buckingham Palace
Huston Station
Shera
Market Slump Continues As Stocks Fall On Weak Tone
Nervous dealings in New York trading morning saw broad declines across names such as Nexas Company down to 29, Mexican Pete easing to 16 1 2, Goodrich Rubber at 80, U S Steel near 70 1 2, and Beth Steel B slipping to 46 amid continued market softness.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Nexas Company
Mexican Pete
Goodrich Rubber
C Baldwin
U.S. Steel
Crucible Steel
Beth Steel B
Babson to Speak at Kiwanis Convention in Boston
Boston statistician Cleveland W. Babson will deliver the principal address at the fifth international Kiwanis convention now in session. He will discuss the business outlook in his keynote afternoon talk.
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Cleveland
Roger W. Babson
Boston
Kiwanis Clubs
Marines in Trouble Demand Release at Wakefield Police Station
Thirty marines armed with regulation pistols marched on Wakefield Police Station to demand release of a fellow marine jailed for drunkenness. Captain James McFadden refused to comply under threats. An officer arrived and quelled the disturbance. The marines likely face court martial.
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Wakefield
Mass
James McFadden
Mail bandit on way to prison escapes on train
Roy Gardner, a notorious mail bandit, escapes on a prison train at McNeil Island Washington, forcing deputy marshals to unlock handcuffs and freeing fellow bandit Frank Pyrone. Gardner allegedly seizes $270 after overpowering officers and jumps from the train through a lavatory window as Castle Rock nears. Copic Service Co Inc.
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McNeil Island
Washington
Roy Gardner
Frank Pyrone
Castle Rock
Gardner
Pyrone
Copic Service Co., Inc
Lewis Votes in AFL Leadership Fight Against Gompers
Denver June 2. The AFL convention becomes a political battle as John J. Lewis 41 head of United Mine Workers challenges longtime president Samuel Gompers 71. Both sides claim votes with Lewis said to have about 20,000 of 38,000 and Gompers more than 23,000 pledged. A coal, railroad, and metal workers coalition could push for nationalization in steel, coal, and railroads. Election likely Thursday. outcome hinges on youth versus veteran leadership and the first solid challenge to Gompers in decades.
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American Federation of Labor
John JL. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Samuel Gompers
Lewis
Gompers
Building Trades
Executive Council
Denver
Miners’ Union
John McBride
Yale Alumni Hear Hadley Farewell Address at Yearend Meeting
Yale alumni filled the arena in New Haven as President Hadley delivered his final address before stepping down after twenty-two years. The day mixed formal and informal reunions with Yale Harvard baseball on the field, while crowds anticipated James Rowland Angell’s inauguration, his new presidency set for the following day at Woolsey Hall. The speech reflected on losses and achievements, noting six professors’ deaths this year and commemorating memorials like the memorial quadrangle as a lasting symbol of Yale’s tradition and future growth.
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Yale
Woolsey Hall
Hadley
Tis
James Rowland Angell
Franklin Bowditch Dexter
Bernadette Perrin
Plutarch
John Jamery Clark
Sheffield Scientific School
Henry Andrews Bumstead
National Research Council
Willard Gibbs
Thomas Dwight Goodell
John Warren Yeegerton
Law School
James W. D. Ingersoll
Sign Language Wedding in Meriden Devoid of Speech
The wedding of Miss Anna Langhorn and William Richmond will use sign language exclusively. The ceremony at 112 View Street Meriden will feature Rev. George H. Heffion officiating with Miss Jeannette Lanon bridesmaid and Frank Donick best man. Both bride and groom and the clergyman are deaf mutes with many mutes expected among guests.
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Meriden
Anna Langhorn
Bertha Langhorn
View Street
William Richmond
North Adams
Mass
George H. Heffion
Hartford
Jeannette Lanon
Frank Donick
Adams
Village in Ireland Nearly Wiped Out by Di aries
Dublin June 21 A village in County Roscommon named Knockcroughery was nearly wiped out by arson early today. Armed masked men invaded at 1 am forcing families from bed, then torched the homes leaving only three of fifty houses standing.
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Dublin
Knockcroughery
County Roscommon
Corbett Praises Carpentier Defense Ahead of Dempsey Bout
James J. Corbett discusses Georges Carpentier in a June 21 report, noting the French champion's smart approach and potential defensive strength for the Jersey City bout with Jack Dempsey. Corbett expects Carpentier to reveal a stronger defense and strategic offense once the July 9 fight begins, emphasizing the title matters over money.
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Carpenier
Vin
Georges
Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Jersey City
Plot to Bomb Authorities Bellows Across Britain
London reports a discovered plot to bomb top authorities. An American is said involved as secret service notes tie the plan to labor unrest and a widened coal strike. Scotland Yard warns of three foreigners, including an alleged American, linked to outrages and Sinn Fein activity. Navy probes mutinies while seditious literature is seized. Berlin posters urge workers and soldiers to oppose Irish policy.
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Scotland Yard
Great Britain
Russia
Sinn
United States
England
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Newport
Isle of Wight
Royal Naval Reserve Battalion
Rosyth
Berlin
Ireland
Last Night’s Nights in New York Box Bouts
Charles Weinert stopped Paul Journee in the fifth round of a scheduled 15 round bout at New York. Augie Ratner floored Italian Joe Gang in the tenth round of a 12 round bout.
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New York
Charles Weinert
Paul Journee
Augie Ratner
Joe Gang
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