Graft Charge in Assembly Jeers from Tammany Men
Assemblyman Steinberg accuses New York City officials of dock graft and corrupt practices, urging a comprehensive investigation into city government. The debate centers on dock land leases and revenue tied to the harbor, with Steinberg blaming Tammany influence and urging reform to curb corruption and raise public welfare.
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Steinberg
Wiel
New York City
Port Dyvet
Aiyeure
John J. Merrigan
Wernt
Albany
Syerilt
Kings
Minnetyender
Charles
Honine
York
Ais
Aneasur
Maine
Donohue
Sen
Dom
York City
Hyer Hylan
Poliot
Laota
New York
New York Harbor
Mokrin
Tam Hall
Britain Ready to Accept Harvey as Ambassador
A London dispatch reports Britain formally approves Colonel George B. M. Harvey as United States ambassador to Britain, succeeding resignee William Woodin. The appointment follows concerns over timing as Congress reconvenes and President Harding maintains quiet on the selection.
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Britain
Harvey
Harding
Indon
Assert Pve
George B. M
United States
Trut Heitait
Dot W
Washington
Muret
London
Congress
Whitman calls for state probe into New York graft
Governor Whitman urged a full state investigation into corruption in New York City, saying conditions now rival the Lexow era and the Hecker graft cases. He pushed for a legislative panel with authority to uncover abuses in the Hylan administration, warning that secrecy hinders the public’s right to know.
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Charles
Whitman
New York
Lexow Committee
Charles Hecker
Harlem
Hylan
Willman
Mister
Focal
Hew
Hylan Admin
Serer
Lexow
Lesow
Dows
Perenne
Harding backs idea of new association of nations
President Harding signals openness to forming a new association of nations. Ambassador Tissotand of France informs the White House that René Viviani will arrive in April for a special mission. Vivian’s talks with Hughes and Lodge aim to discuss a framework replacing the present League of Nations with American involvement under terms to be agreed.
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Carter Field
Association of Nations
Harding
League of Nations
Tusserand
France
René Viviani
I Ding
Cipenastte
Ind
Manning
Cesmite
Solitien
League
Taptin
Warrington
Washington
United States
Viviani
Germany
Wilson Deob
Woman calm under fire in divorce armistice bid
A dramatic divorce case unfolds as Mrs Sophie Hurtent asserts that Mrs Stillman plans to leave her husband and pursue a settlement. Private detectives and a photograph of a man believed to be the husband’s, plus a summer home in Stonybrook, figure in the testimony.
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James A. Stillman
Press- L National City Bank
Anne Urquiart
Guy
Stittiaat
Inerney
Sophie Hurtent
Park Av
Stillman
Liv
Haat
Sophie Ericksen
Plarence
Mr. Stillman
Leeds
Stonybrook
Barthot
Connecticut Fails Daylight Saving Bill at State Level
The Connecticut General Assembly rejected daylight saving time changes, affirming standard time as exclusive. The Senate passed the bill 14 to 1 after committee review, with Governor Lake indicating he would not veto if no technical flaws are found. Local ordinances remain the basis for time rules in towns and cities.
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Winand
London
Germany
Dusseldorf
Duisburg Wid
Tukrort
Mremier
United States
M. Briand
M. Hiiand
Sgures
Paris
Papmen
Coun
Browet
Thoms W. Champion
McLean
Sherlock
Carter County
Expre
Tha
Connecticut
Hartford
Conn
General Assembly
Senate
Agricultural Committee
Lake
Judge Bars Blondes From First Mixed Jury in State
In a landmark Nassau County case Harris Levine v Alter Jones the judge formed a mixed jury of three men and three women including several blondes to settle the matter. After intense debate the jury returned a verdict awarding Levine about 9.5 percent of the $761.75 claimed for defects in materials.
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Harris Levine
Hyman W. Alter Wid Joseph
Jon
Bronx
Justice Morris
Uhrer
Morris
Foster Morris
Tim Cout
Besse Kuezer Weirberg
Jean Rudges
Fan
Levine
Alter & Jones
Assembly Clears Way to Rush Traction Measure
Albany reports the Senate passed Gov Millers traction bill and the Assembly moved to rush approval with weak opposition anticipated. Majority leader Adler advanced the bill after Donohue’s recommit motion failed, and the measure passed to order of passage without a formal vote.
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Albany
Senate
Millers
Assembly
Donshue
Simon L. Adler
Donohue
British Reporter Faces Riot at Concert in London
Sir Philip Gibbs speaks at Orchestra Hall as hecklers linked to Sinn Fein disrupt event. Police eject a violent protester amid chants to drag others out. British and Russian peace treaty discussed, with Britain signaling recognition of the Soviet government and steps toward a formal general peace.
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Chicago
Britain
Gibbs
Philip Gibbs
Jon
Tien
Sion Fein
Gatler
Philip
Sir Philip
Yorks
London
Great
Leoyil
England
Russia
Ort Horne
Ara
Asia
Geaursl
India
Afghanistan
Whitlice Aide
Freodoia
Krassin
Uniformed band in parade cited with Irish flag colors
A chaotic Fifth Avenue jewel robbery ends with four gunmen looting two shops and fleeing in taxicabs. Employees were forced to open safes as revolvers were brandished. Police at East Fifty-West Street station deny knowledge while a suspect reportedly alerted a Fifth Avenue signal box.
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Denby
Boston
Fifth Avenue
al Gunti
East Fifty-West Street
Fiftieth Street
Parade marks Irish Republic recognition in America
A disrupted note describes a March parade in New York honoring Irish independence with participation from groups like the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic and Friends of Freedom for India. It mentions marshal William Griffin and debates over wearing naval reserve uniforms, plus a St Patrick's style arrangement and a call for readers to place Want Ads via the Tritine phone line.
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TATUS
The
Associated Press
Ag Nes
Germany
Briani
Chamber of Deputies
London
Allied
Geremany
Bank of France
Bank of England
Federal Reserve Bank
United States
Noston
Maren
Aves
Aetien
Pho
Ani Republic
Dee
William
Grifin
Naval Reserve
American Association For
Friends of Freedom
India
Creator
New York
Meteupulitan Digttler
Delegates Vote for Measure as New York Divided in Count
Albany March 16. Governor Miller’s Knight-Adler public utility bill passed the Senate after eight hours of bitter debate by a 19 to 18 vote and won Assembly approval 44 to 50. Upstate support contrasted with New York City split, ten city senators backing and six opposing. The measure’s legality and future court questions linger while supporters urge a hearing before Miller signs.
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Ron
Albany
Miller
Senate
Iit
Assembly
New York City
New York
Morris
Wiliam T Simpson
George M. Retschman
Willian Duggan
Menbastte
Guverse Miller
Sam Digeas
Lewder Dam
Nny
Imediately
Sonari Nowean
Ela
Soba
Hy Lat
Platt
Hylan
Walker Walker
Hsu
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O'Dowd
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