Meyer Probe Reveals Fiylan Influence Over Police Appointments
Testimony by Richard Enright Commissioner of Police before the Meyer legislative committee shows the Police Department operated under mayoral control. Enright admitted he would not appoint without the mayor’s approval while evidence described office favors and a proposed lavish escort for Mayor Hylan. The plan, halted in 1918, illustrated wartime demands and the mayoral prerogative in appointments and appearances.
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Richard
Enright
Meyer Legislative Com
H Net
Hylan
Brown
Reds Break Up Menberg Celebration in Wilmort Riot
Merlin dispatch reports a ceremony at the Wil Mort hilltop near Tannenburg marking East Prussia fighting anniversary. Socialist and Communist militants overpowered Nationalists, dispersed the band, forced the crowd to Bernat, and burned banners. officials blamed the unrest on the band and warned against renewed peace talks.
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Mont
Aira
Merlin
Ayso- Press
Wil- Mort
Tannenburg
East
Prossia
Milles
Communiata
Natinalists
Boldere
Amd Com
Bernat
William
von Wolf
Reichsrat
Germany
Seth
Escort plan for Mayor Hylan praised by Police Commissioner
A letter from Police Commissioner Enright, introduced in a Meyer committee hearing, urges an elaborate public escort for Mayor Hylan. It proposed a six motorcyclist detachment and a mounted troop of thirty five, with bands trained for royal salutes to the mayor and regular inspections to maintain appearance and efficiency.
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Enright
Brown
Katanan
Hylan
Meyer
John F. Hylan
City of New York
City Hall
New York
Army
Secre
Porter
Richard B. Right
Police Commission
Charge Against Emery Reveals Legion Revolt
A revolt in the American Legion emerged at a New York meeting where John G. Emery, national commander, and leaders faced criticism for aloof conduct and biased routing of delegates during a France tour. Critics claimed the delegation was split into tenive units, staff kept separate, and decorations and leadership decisions were controlled by Emery and aides.
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John G. Emery
Legion
National Commandar
Franklin’ Ower Wid
Henry D. Lindsley
Milton. Foremag
Chicajro
Delanery Kuntie
Lyons
France
Havae
Leopoldina
Chur Man
James Man
North Dakota
Manley Non
Belgium
Indianapolis
Lindsley
Volier
Foreman
Kountze
John Wicker
Submarine in Distress Near Nassau Reported
A wireless call from US submarine R47 saying it was in distress 100 miles northeast of Nassau was received by Ensign W. H. Payprenas commanding the subchaser 164 at Miami. The Navy could not identify the distressed sub as R-27 or another I type submarine, noting several subs could have been in that position.
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Miami
Fla
United States
Nassau
W. H Payprenas
Washington
Navy Department
France to Honor Pershing Guest of Honor at Tomb Ceremony
Paris reports the French government sent a request to General John J. Pershing to attend the tomb of the unknown soldier ceremony and accept the Medal of Honor awarded by the United States Congress. Pershing's lodging and arrangements were set by the government with officials planning to meet him at Le Havre.
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France
Pershing
Paris
Associated Press
Pronah
John J. Pershing
Fratten
United States Congress
General Pershing
Genersl Pershing
Havre
Mayre
Rioting Over Vote Recount Quelled by Police at Bryant Park
Twenty thousand gathered near the Public Library and Bryant Park amid an auction plan for jobless workers promised by Urbain Ledoux. Police, with Captain Howard and 800 detectives, dispersed clashes, blockades, and a later march to Central Park. Ledoux did not appear, and crowds dispersed without injuries.
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Bryant Mark
Urbain Ledoux
Fifth Avenue
Partieth
Fiftieth Streets
Forty-second Street
Tnepector Noddler
Wmder
Howard
West Thirtieth Street
Ledoux
Zero Mister Zero
Mr. Zero
Bryant Mallourtier
James Ragan
Whiwy
Ledowy
Sryant Park
Elias
Sixth Avenue ND
Onty-Second Street
Roettler
Viat Tyant Park
Howorl
Bryant Park
Boone Gy
Bryant Barks Hane
Tifth Avenue
Aateolmen Wertenoeeavary Lochalntath
Fortieth
Fiftieth
Gooxs
Army Ofirers
Fo Tirth Street
Broadway
Central Park
Maine Monument
Polis
Bryant
Court Overrules Murphy's Motions in Ballot Recount Victory
James J. Hines won a court order to recount Democratic primaries against Charles F. Murphy with Justice Wasnervogel granting the request and halting delays. Hines allies praised the ruling while noting threats and assaults at polling sites, and they considered asking Governor Miller to deploy state troops to guard ballot boxes.
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James J. Hines
Charles F. Murphy
Taldor Wasservogel
Supreme Court
Hines
Vincent, Lippe
Toseph Shalleck
Murphy
Julius Miller
Arough
Order of Justice
Wasnervogel
Tammany
Miller
Waoservogel
State Guard
Hino
Tarmany Mall
Hinty Au
Feruda
Swan
Swann
Shalleck
Shallock
Lippe
Attérney
Henry H. Curran
Hinea
117Th Street
Nicholas Avenue
Messrs
Driscoll
Donahue
Polce
Home Brew Ilegal Rickless Juices Under U S Prohibition
Washington bureau reports the Internal Revenue Bureau clarifies home production rules for fruit juices. Non intoxicating juice up to 200 gallons can be tax free if the head of a family registers with the Collector of Internal Revenue, but no permits are issued for home brew or any intoxicating beverages.
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The
Tribune
Washington
Prohibition
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Bureau
Hueburend
Jules
Internal Revenue
Collector of
Treasury
League Leaves Arms Out To Washington Parley
Geneva September reports the League of Nations Commission on Disarmament finding the Washington conference better able to handle naval disarmament and that land armaments follow the same policy. It notes varied national responses to budget limits and highlights the absence of the United States, Germany, and Russia as major obstacles to progress.
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Washington
Geneva
Associated Press
Commission On Disarmament
Council of the
League of Nations
Assembly Commission
Finland
Poland
Greece
Turkey
Jugo- Slavia
Japan
Sweden
South Africa
Brazil
Austria
Bulgaria
United States
Germany
Russia
Rights Will Be Moscow Warns Guarded U S Assures Russia Imminent War
The State Department announced that all Russian interests would be protected at the forthcoming Conference on Armament and Eastern questions. US officials refused acceptance to the Far Eastern Republic’s representatives, citing lack of recognition, while informal talks with the regime in Chita and Kobe continued to study stability and rights.
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Moscow
U. S
All Russia
Russia
the Tribune
Washington
State Department
Hughes
Par Bistern
Siberian
Aga
United States
John K. Caldwell
Kobe
Chita
G. F. Abbott
Major Davie
Tokio
Republic
Schurman
Chu
Jacob Gould Schurman
Peking
Far Eastern
Tereata
Siberia
Jim
Terence
Vladivostok
China
Veterans Demand Jobs in Boston Demonstration
Thousands of unemployed World War veterans marched through Boston to the State House, demanding immediate state jobs. Speakers included Judge Murray, Charles O’Connor, and James T. Duane. a petition to Governor Cox urged relief for 42,000 jobless veterans and called on officials and employers to honor wartime promises.
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Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Tribune Boston
Mr. Zero
State House
Murray
Charles O'Connor
Boston School Committee
James T. Duane
Service Men
Mascachusetts
De Valera Proposes Treaty With Britain And Dominions
Irish leader Eamon de Valera telegraphs Premier Lloyd George proposing a treaty of accommodation and association between Ireland and Great Britain and with the British dominions to end the dispute. He insists on independent development for each, with free cooperation in common concerns and a conference to resolve remaining differences.
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Associated Press
Eamon de Valera
Lloyd George
Ireland
Great Britain
Sinn Fein
Cabinet
de Valera
Stain
Be Valera
Teish Republic
British Commonwealth
Sepiente Bey
Patt Ur
Uni
Aas
Oper
Merenges
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