Olympic Games Over Yankees Are Winners, Marathon Runner Dies
Stockholm report says Americans led the track and field events with dominance in the 1600 team race and 800 metre team swimming while Lazaro, the Portuguese marathoner, died in hospital after 19 miles. Slavik also suffered a severe condition, raising calls to curb future Olympic marathons.
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Sweden
H. H. Wellawell
Australia
England
Germany
United States
Lazaro
Slavik
Employment openings for several men at 202 John Street
Short classified notice offering steady work with references required. Apply at 202 John Street.
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John Street
Denver Dam Threat Raises Alarm After Lake Flood Risk
At noon today Mayor Arnold was notified that Castlewood Lake waters, impounded by Castlewood dam eight miles north, were rising rapidly and the dam threatened to go out at any moment. A collapse would endanger Denver far more than Sunday's event, as the dam is among the world’s largest.
Denver Flood Toll Unclear After Cloudburst Destroys City
Denver officials report two confirmed deaths a woman and a child with many feared drowned in yesterday's cloudburst and flood. The Cherry Creek wall held, but lower districts and homes suffered severe damage as 500 families were left homeless. Golf tournament hopes faltered as greens washed out, with no play today and a potential tomorrow qualifying round. A marriage license was issued in Bridgeport to Carl Johnson and Freda Person.
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Cherry Cree
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Stoddard Picks Bull Moose to Attend Confab
Connecticut third party leaders plan a Hartford meeting to discuss Chicago convention attendance and how to organize the movement. Invited Bridgeport delegates include Henry B. Stoddard and George F. E. Melius with others listed. Secretary Frank W. Rock notes there is no formal leader yet and emphasizes cooperative work.
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B. E. Barnes
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Henry B. Stoddard
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George FE. Melius
John Taylor
Carl F. Seiman
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Death Ends Intense Suffering of 18 Year Old Lad
Harry Derrick aged 18 swallowed a dose of strong acid on Friday evening and died at St. Vincent's hospital before daybreak. Medical Examiner Garlick issued a certificate of death in personal crisis but could not disclose motive. He lived with his parents at 440 Poplar and several siblings survive.
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Wilson’s Wishes To Prevail Say Committeemen
Chicago July 15 Democratic National Committee in executive session at Congress Hotel. Hudspeth conveyed Governor Wilson's verbal message, favoring William F. McCombs as chairman and Joseph E. Davies as secretary, with Urey Woodson controversial for reappointment. McCombs appointed chairman and Davies secretary. John Martin named sergeant-at-arms. Conservative members accepted Wilson’s choice but resisted reelecting Davies and Woodson.
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Iowa
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South Carolina
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Cummings
Connecticut
Clark Powell
Georgia
K. Bruce Kremer
Montana
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New Hapshire
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A. P. Daley
Alasia
Thomas
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John Martin
St. .Louis
Davies
Urey Woodson
Underwood and Wilson to Confer at Trenton Tomorrow
Governor Wilson announced an invitation to Congressman Oscar W. Underwood to confer in Trenton tomorrow. The pair will motor to the capital and lunch at the Trenton Country Club. Wilson said his morning involved correspondence and rest with no other important visits.
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N. J
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Oscar W. Underwood
House
Ways and Means Committee
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Trenton Country Club
Socialists Nominate Cederholm For Twenty Third Senate Seat
Alderman Fred Cederholm the city is the lone Socialist in the Common Council expected to be nominated as senator from the Twenty Third district at a Socialist caucus in the Park theatre building tomorrow evening The party uses a referendum to approve candidates and the plan aims to elect another alderman in the Twelfth district with George Wen and Joseph G H Pow named as leading contenders also active in local party work Wall Street today shows narrow price moves with heightened activity in several specialties.
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Common Council
Park Theatre
Cederholm
U. K
Socialist Party
George Wen
The
Machinists Union
Joseph G. H. Pow
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First District May Use Second District Sewer
City officials discuss sewer access between districts with City Attorney Pullman opining that First district residents may connect to the Second district sewer if they privately fund and supervise the extension under public works direction. Morehouse Bros. plan a private five-house extension on Rose Street at cost to each home plus $25 per connection.
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Rumors Swirl Over New Bridgeport Industry Site
The Union avenue and Hollister streets land sold by The Bullard Machine Co to Seney Plummer of New York prompts talk of Bridgeport hosting a major industry. Speculation cites a new type setting machine company or a large auto plant planning to base here, with secrecy surrounding the exact purchaser and plans.
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Business Men’s Association
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The
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Board of Trade
Gypsy King and Many Subjects Found Asleep Along Waterfront
John Martinko the gypsy king and 23 others were rounded up on railroad property and along the waterfront near Wall Street. Three hardened vagrants were jailed 30 days, two others 10 days, while the rest were released. the round up followed complaints of petty thievery and derelict lodging. London reports the English submarine P 1 went ashore on the Pentland Skerries off the Scotth coast in a dangerous position.
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Government May Take Over Express Companies
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders drastic rate cuts and changes in operating methods for express companies after a three year investigation. Commissioner Lane calls the business a “family affair” with mythical capitalization, fueling renewed talk of federal ownership and a government parcels post. Lawmakers and advocates of zone parcels post see the report as momentum to place express services under government control.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Cen Who Read the Report Today Said That the Statement of Comissioner Lane
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Goeke
Father Surrenders Bride as Teen Couple Weds in Westport
Special to The Farmer Westport July 16 Mrs Willian Dutcher yields to daughter Grace 15 and her fiancé William White to wed after a night of persuasion. The couple plans to elope if needed, and the ceremony occurs at Justi er Hyatt's home before returning to the couple's family.
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Justier de Hyatt
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Accused Engineer to Tell Story in Coroner Probe
Coroner's inquest into the July 4 wreck on the Lackawanna, which killed 41, resumes this afternoon. Engineer William Schroeder of Express Train No. 11, blamed by railroad officials, is to speak through his attorney Charles H. Knipp who vows to contradict all accusations. Knipp calls prior drunk stories malicious lies and says Schroeder is too ill to talk until his account is presented. Also, a separate Mannington WV fire devastates much of the business district early today, prompting initial aid requests from Wheeling.
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William Schroeder
Charles H. Knipp
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Knipp
Derby Brewer Dies On Ship In July Sea Death
Derby business leader Hermann M a of Derby and Ansonia bre on died aboard the steamer Prinzessin Ceetlie while returning from a business trip. He was prominent in town affairs, survived by his widow four sons and two daughters. The news notes his long anchor in local industry and wealth of connections in commerce.
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Sea Breeze Elks Day Children Events Promised
Sea Breeze hosts Wednesday celebration with many children focused features. Prizes include cash awards and ride tickets. races and contests for under 14 with doughnut and pie eating, 50 yard dashes, obstacle and three legged races. Entries to Elks committee by Elks Day afternoon.
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Areney
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Elks' Committee
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Recreant Farmhand's Employer Pays Fine in Court
Fairfield July 15 Mr and Mrs Oliver H Meeker attended divine service when Theodore Bach els a farm hand took a notion to bogey dash ing without permission he hooked up to a horse and vanished A swift search sent Blwood after him He was found in Bridgeport In Fairfield town court Justice Wakeman fined Bach els five dollars and costs Meeker remitted the fine and costs After accounting fees the court total stood at 320 21 Meeker paid the fine and gave Bach els a sour look Soldiers vs Strikers London July 1 Four hundred diversions ordered to be docked today to handle trans Atlantic dock workers
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la Meeker
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