War inquiry begins June 23 amid GOP doubts in 1920s report
Special to The New York Times reports that the House Special Committee to investigate wartime expenditures plans to start hearings around June 23. Representative Graham of Illinois says subcommittees will be named next week to probe different military branches. Republicans fear postwar scrutiny may delay legislation and yield little new information.
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New York Times
Washington
House
Graham
Illinois
Select Committee On
Fashionable Summer Wraps In Lightweight Fabrics
A textile showcase describes wraps for a fashionable Summers wardrobe. Forenoon coats feature velvety polo cloth and velour checks, Chanella Jersey, white serge, and Shantung silk. Afternoon capes use tricolette, taffeta, silk duveryn, and embroidered fabrics. WOMEN'S COAT SHOP Fourth Floor.
War committee plans sub divisions into aviation and camps
The text describes a congressional inquiry into profiteering and wartime excesses, promising a fair, nonpartisan investigation. It outlines tentative subcommittees on aviation, ordnance, Quartermaster's Department, camps, cantonments, and foreign expenditures, aiming for a permanent wartime committee by mid next week.
Hold 4 for Plot to Defraud Army
Secret arrest details outline an alleged bid manipulation scheme to acquire salvaged munitions at a low rate. Browne Harris and Collins faced arrests at the Statler and an office, with DOJ arranging contact with Harris. Officials gave few specifics beyond the aim to sell munitions to Germans via Mexico to undermine the republic.
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Browne
Harris
Statler
Collins
Department of Justice
Tatter
Department
Indictment of Officers and Businessmen Linked to Fraud Schemes
The Department of Justice and army intelligence announce indictments against army officers and business men in Detroit for alleged fraudulent plots related to munition supplies. Cities include Chicago Pittsburgh and Boston as other investigation centers.
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Washington
Detroit
Department of Justice
Army Intelligence Service
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Boston
Browne Prominent Sportsman Owner of Race Horses
Grant Hugh Browne, well known in sporting circles, is a promoter of prize fighting and owner of thoroughbred racers. He maintains a large Goshen New York estate and has long been prominent in racing and boxing.
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Grant Hugh Browne
Goshen
N. Y
Boxing promoter who owned Thoroughbreds and planned MSG bouts
The article recalls a promoter who bred Derby winner Flotsam and traded racehorses at Goshen, with war era dealings and a $70,000 purchase. In 1917 he claimed to control Madison Square Garden and to stage star heavyweight bouts but was blocked by the State Athletic Commission over lease requirements for a year. He was also linked to boxing activity in Havana.
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Goshen
Madison Square Garden
State Athletic Commission
Havana
New Destroyer Hale Breaks Speed Records at Bath Trials
Bath Me June 7 Officials of Bath Iron Works announced the new torpedo boat destroyer Hale shattered speed records during preliminary builders trials. A mean speed of 7.63 knots was recorded, and the fastest mile with wind and tide favoring the ship ran at 38.38 knots on our.
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Bath
Hockland
Hale
Bath Iron Works
Judge quashes indictments against 52 I W W members
In Wichita Kansas Judge John C Pollock sustained a motion to quash five indictments against fifty two I W W members. The decision followed a March term defense argument raising venue and Espionage Act questions. Federal Grand Jury sessions opened as District Attorney Fred Robertson sought fresh indictments to keep the case active.
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New York Times
Wichita
Kan
John C. Pollock
United States District Court
George F. Vandeveer
Pollock
Fred Robertson
Govmt
United States
Memorial Service Honors Sailors Lost in War at Coney Island
A memorial service held at Coney Island honors unr associated sailors who died in wars. Attended by Sons of Veterans and the Board of Trade, visitors from the receiving ship Fayeu marched to Seattle Park. Ensign Mech led a floral tribute, with speakers including Fo Nelahn and John Gilchrist. A battleship delivered flowers as a bugler played taps, followed by a luncheon at Camp Community Service.
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Sons of Veterans
Nowe
Merty
New York
John Gilchrist
Ator
Gilchrist
Tyes Ehéviki
Seymour
Carte Morles
Rica Camp Community Sery
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