High East Wind Hurts Beach and Shipping Activity
A stiff south wind whipped Long Beach waters into frothy white caps. Shipping delay and dockside stays occurred as boats rode out the rough seas. Beach areas suffered minor damage with torn moorings and drifted craft, while seaweed and driftwood piled along shores. Weather spoiled concessions and bathing venues, leaving many shutters up and crowds sparse.
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Wes
Durges
Shiperigean
Happy Occason
Milford Taxpayers Move to Oust Politicians Reform Push
A Milford movement calls for nonpartisan public works reform chaired by a superintendent of works. Voters are urged to back a new party favoring contracts by qualification over party ties. A bond issue for needed improvements is also discussed as politicians monitor the developments.
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Sulford
Partis Deague
Ers
Abenut
Voleys
High Wea
Former Pastor Speaks at Swedish Services
Rev Oscar Lindegren former pastor of the Swedish Congregational Church spoke at morning services yesterday. He now heads the Scandinavian Seamen's and Emigrant Home in Boston Mass. Evening services featured special music. Rev A P Engstrom announced Sunday School hours on future Sundays from 9 45 to 10 45 AM for all classes. ScandINavians invited to attend.
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Oscar Lindegren
Lindegran
Thieves Attempt to Enter Logan Store
An attempt to break a window at Logan Bros. grocery at South and West avenues was reported to police. The broken window was found at 2 30 yesterday morning. Nothing was stolen.
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Logan Bros
South
West Avenues
Baseball Results American Association Briefs
Baseball results show Minneapolis defeating Jambs L in the first game and Minneapolis again winning the second, Columbus 3, Milwaukee 3 with Louisville, Kansas City 9 at Toledo and Indianapolis games, St Paul 4, Indianapolis 1 in the second game.
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Jambus
Columbus
Milwaukee
Louisville
Kansasity
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Indianapolis
St. Paul
Indianapols
Army surplus food sale planned in Shelton area
Shelton announces surplus army foodstuffs will go on sale tomorrow at post offices in Shelton and nearby cities. Postmaster D I Teevan and William J Griffin of the war committee will supervise distribution through the K of G employment bureau on White Street.
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Shelton
Teevan
William J. Griffin
3. of C. War Committee
K. of G
White Street
Shelton Legion Block Party To Raise Funds
Shelton August 17 A public block party will be held Friday night by Charles J Sutter Peat No 16 American Legion to furnish club rooms. The block between Bridge street and White street on Howe avenue will host a 20 piece band in the post's first public appeal after its recent organization with 90 members.
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Shelton
Charles J. Sutter Peat
American Legion
Bridge Street
White Street
Howe Avenue
the Post
Arctic Skeeters Triumph Over Jersey Breed in Summer Sketch
In a fragmentary report from KiM Russian Lapland, Allied railway forces push coord events with Arctic Skeeters dominating Jersey Breed. The brief hints at military actions and summer operations involving Mirenianek area, though details are incomplete and uncertain.
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Jersey
Kim
Lapland
Vie
Othes
Eastern League Results and Standings Snapshot
Yesterday results show Springfield 5 8 loss to Bridgeport 2 1, Worcester 6 2, Waterbury 3 New Haven 1, Providence 5 Pittsfield 4. Saturday results include Bridgeport 2 0 over Springfield 4 0, Waterbury 8 2, Hartford 2 1, Pittsfield 5 Providence 4, Worcester 6 New Haven 1 7. Today schedule lists Springfield at Bridgeport, Worcester at Hartford, Pittsfield at Providence, New Haven at Waterbury. Team standings show Worcester 36, Pittsfield 41, Providence 44, Bridgeport 46, Springfield 48, New Haven 51, Waterbury 40, Hartford 63.
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Bridgeport
Worcester
Waterbury Red New Haven
Hartford
Providence
Pittsfield
Waterbury
New Haven
Mosquito Invasion Report Makes Light of Nuisance
A garbled note describes biting pests overwhelming an area with mentions of mosquitoes and bites. It hints at experts urging control but the text remains unclear with fragmented phrases and nonsensical words throughout.
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