Queen in Flight as Revolt Sparks in Spain
Uproar across Madrid and Barcelona as cabinet faces 48 hour deadline to end war in Morocco. Queen and Queen Mother flee toward Bayonne as riots intensify. civil war fears grow with Don Jaime’s threat to seize the throne and troops massing at Melilla.
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Morocco
Jeane San Sebastian
Bayonne
geTces
Barcelona
Numancia
Mount
Gueuru
Marina
Me- Wa
Melilla
United Press
Span
Reition
Spain
San Sen
Gov
Victoria
Queen Mother
San Sebastian
France
England
Don Jaim
Biarritz
Alfonso
Lie
Don Jsim
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Seeks Divorce From Harry Thaw
Special from United Press New York July 30 Evelyn Nesbit Thaw confirms plans to sue Harry K Thaw for a total divorce based on testimony in the present proceedings. She cites Susan Merrill drive of Thaw beating young girls with a whip as motivating factors and says papers will be served once the case ends. She intends to remain in New York until service, then go to Europe for the hearing.
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United Press
New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Susan Merrill
Thaw
Evelyn
Harry Thaw
Europe
Fleming Sells Site for Factory in Stratford
Charles H. Fleming sold 13 acres of land in Stratford on the Housatonic river between the Washington and railroad bridges to a large syndicate. The deal’s price was not disclosed and the purchasers remain unnamed. The buyers plan a factory with 2,500 workers, fronting the water and with a spur track to the NY, NH & H Railroad.
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Charles H. Fleming
Amy Gaines
Stratford
Housatonic
Washington Bridge
Fleming
N. Y., N. H. & H. Railroad
Rev J H ODonell of Norwalk Dies at 65
Norwalk July 20 Special from United Press Rev James O'Donnell rector of St Marys church Norwalk died this morning at age 65 after long illness writers disease and related complications. Born in New York City he studied at St Charles College Billicott City St Vincents Benedictine Pennsylvan ia and St Marys College Baltimore ordained in 1886 by Cardinal Gibbons. He served in Danbury Thomasville Waterbury Norwalk and Meriden with a decade at Watertown before coming to Norwalk in 1912. Funeral Monday at 1 30 p m from St Marys church. He was also an author.
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United Press
Norwalk
James O'Donnell
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's College
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Danbury
Thomasville
Waterbury
Meriden
Watertown
O’donnell
Car Barn Contract Revisions Set for New Haven Bid
The Connecticut Co foundation work is under Blakeslee & Sons of New Haven, with main building plans revised and bids expected in two weeks. Foundations require soil testing due to Congress and Water streets, while the brick and concrete barn with a steel frame will span 330 by 240 feet and rise two stories along Congress street. The project, initially estimated at 380000, now tops about 450000 with a main shop complex and offices included.
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C. W. Blakeslee & Sons
New Haven
Connecticut Co
Blakeslee & Sons
Congress
Congress Street
Paving Commission Meets Tonight On Main Street Plan
The paving commission convenes this evening to confer with a Connecticut Co official about coordinating action for Main Street paving. They aim to prevent delays from rail shipments and ensure prompt delivery of grooved rails and special work.
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Ofciai
Connecticut Co
Main Street
Anyet Mability
Enormous Increase in City Expenditure Hits HomeOwners
Bridgeport faces a looming budget surge with cost to run the city up 42.5 percent in five years, outpacing population and grand list gains. Homeowners bear about half the burden as rents fall, tenants leave, and dwelling values pay the price in a city described as shabby with deteriorating streets.
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Bridgeport
Tax Board
Committee On Tax Equalization
Residents push to open blighted Berkshire pond for navigation
About 30 landowners led by Max Schwarts petition the War Department to open Berkshire pond, set harbor lines, and restrict refuse dumping. They seek removal of Berkshire Mills bridge for a drawbridge, arguing water depths 5 to 10 feet and historical potential for larger vessels. They plan to press Congress member Hill in Washington while dam height at the mouth is also debated.
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Berkshire
Max Schwarts
380 River Street
War Department
Washington
Pequonnock
Berkshire Mills
Taylor
Congressman Hill
Mills Company
Deardsley's Park
Berkshire Mills Company
North Avenue
Breen Wins Promotion to Springfield Poli Theatre
Stephen J. Breen, manager of the Poli theatre in this city, is believed promoted to run the Poli house in Springfield Massachusetts. He has directed the local theater for nearly a year and earned a fine record. If transferred, Wilkesbarre’s Saunderson will oversee the local playhouse in Breen’s absence. Breen previously served on the Bridgeport Evening Post staff and acted as Poli press agent during prior vacancies. His six years here created many friends, and his departure will be deeply felt.
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Stephen J. Breen
Poli Theatre
Poli House
Springfield
Mass
Manager Breen
Saunderson
Wilkesbarre
Breen
Bridgeport Evening Post
Poll Theatre
Automobilist Not Criminally Liable in Seide Case
The case of William Seide is marked not criminally liable after continuances. Seide, held on 3100 bond since June 12, allegedly drove recklessly east on Fairfield avenue, turned onto Cannon street, struck William Burns, brother of Patrolman James Burns, dragging him over 60 feet. Burns remained in St Vincent's Hospital for weeks and has filed suit.
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William Seide
Seide
Fairfeld Avenue
Cannon Street
William Burns
James Burns
Burns
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Mellen Inspects Trolley Lines in City Tour
President Mellen, Vice President Townley, Secretary Parker and several officers of the Connecticut Co. led an inspection tour through the Bridgeport division after leaving New Haven. Supt. C H Chapman accompanied them with Norwalk as a planned stopless site visit, and plans to extend the trip toward Mamaroneck, N Y.
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Mellen
Townley
Parker
The
Connecticut Co
C. H. Chapman
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Lee
New Haven
Derby
Bridge- Port
Shelton
Mamaro— Neck
N. Y
New York
Engineer Proctor Vents Fury at Governor Fort
Berkeley Proctor, Belmar New Jersey electrical engineer, declares he will confront Governor Fort after accusing the governor of releasing his private letter to newspapers. Proctor, a native of Belmar, renounced his American citizenship while recently in the canal zone and arrived back in Belmar to demand an audience with Fort.
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United Press
Belmar
N. J
Fort
Berkeley Proctor
Proctor
Canal Zone
America
Christobal
Governor Fort
Wall Street Today Market Advances In Open And Noon Trade
The conference committee agreement boosted stocks with gains in Reading New York Central Southern Pacific and Steel leading while Western Union rose. Reading fell back after an early surge as Southern Pacific eased. market breadth remained broad with strong sentiment. Steel Common topped a 73 percent high, lifting overall activity. bonds stayed firm. noon trading saw further upside with new highs across several issues and Reading up 1 percent.
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New York
Reading
New York Central
Southern Pacific and
Steel
Western Union
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Gen- Synkeer
Tariff Bill Submitted to House After Conference
The Payne tariff bill was submitted to the House with a conference report detailing numerous rate changes. Upward adjustments target items like fancy soaps, pineapple, lemons, and gunpowder, while downward shifts affect iron ore, pig iron, coal, and print paper. Democratic conferees declined to sign. Senator Daniel plans a statement as Senate actions loom. Republicans who opposed the measure hold a meeting to chart their final course, with several Iowa lawmakers involved.
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House
Tariff Conference Committee
Daniel
Senate
Iowa
Congress
Clapp
Fristow
LaFollette
Deliver
Cummins
Beveridge
Man Killed by Live Wire on New Haven Road Roof
Stamford July 30 Andrew Smith of West Haven a sister's assistant working on the roof for the electrical shops of the New Haven road there was instantly killed today after coming in contact with a live wire. He is survived by a wife married one month as of the report.
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United Presse
Stamford
Andrew Smith
West Haven
Siater
New Haven Road
Smith
McDonald Dies in Barn While with Friends
Special to the Farmer Redding July 30 John Mc Donald 42 of Redding died in a barn at Thomas Wells’ place after a long walk and fatigue. The group slept. he was found dead this morning of heart failure per Dr E H Smith. He leaves four sisters Jennie Belle Colgan and Sullivan among others.
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Redding
John McDonald
Thomas Wells
Newtown
Monroe
McDonald
James
Wells’ Place
Wells
E H. Smith
Jennie McDonald
Belle
John T. Colgan
Bridgeport
John M. Sullivan
Wood Avenue
Thaw Case Verdict Hangs On Three Key Questions
Justice Mills, after cross examination, weighs three essential questions in the Thaw case. The judge intends to ask only three pointed mates about Thaw's practices when examined by Dr. Evans. The lengthy session ends with Mills planning further inquiry into Thaw’s responses. In separate news, Melville Rishor of Highland Avenue dies at 45, leaving a widow and child, and Walter Cornell of Olive Street passes after brief illness at 29.
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White Plains
Isaac Mills
Harry K
Thaw
Ana
Jett
Thawle
Oime
Sion
Jerome
Rire Ain Goat Ete
Dr. Evans
Melville Rishor
I J. Rishor
Highland Avenua
Suefield
Mass
Walter Cornell
Roe Dent
Olive Street
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M’donald
Brother
Noble Ave
Louis Gross
State Street
Washington Avenue
Congress ‘Street
Blackman
Fairfield Ave
Tungang
Birdsey Somers Co
Fred
Cannon St
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Grill
C. Baldwin
Coe & White Co
Schwerdtle Stamp Co
Jones Ave
Water St
Nick McKeon
Goddard Ave
Old Mill Green
Rhode Island
Main St
Seventh District
Democratic Club
Langerberger’s Grove
Justine Bourquenet
Botsford
M,. Steinert & Sons Co
Lambert
Friction Flyer
Leon A. Bourquenez
Chase
L E. Meyer
Golden Hill St
Sears
Meigs
Park Avenue
Louis Cohen
E. Main St
State St. Pius*po
Peter Hron
Stratford Ave
Panama
East Main Street
James J. Sheehan
Nagle
John Porter
Warren St
Biltz
Mills
White
Aed Ees
Stanford
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Lief
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Delmas
David
Justice Mile
Morredbucer
Mace
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J Ave
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Fairfield Avenue
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