Auto Accident Sues for Injuries in Trumbull Case
A minor, represented by her father Frank Krapp, sues Howard Beach and driver Katherine Krapp for 5000 dollars alleging her bicycle was struck by Beach’s automobile near Trumbull. The collision allegedly fatally injured John Crosby and dragged the girl several feet.
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Howard 3S
Beach
Trumbull
Katherine Krapp
Superior Court
Frank &. Krapp
John Crosby
Crosby
Smoot Seeks Quick Passage Of Government Land Bill
In Washington on August 20 Senator Smoot Republican Utah led consideration of a bill on leasing and developing oil gas coal phosphate and sodium on government lands. The measure mirrors last session’s act but stalled in the Senate over a conference report. After reading and minor phrase fixes the Senate adjourned to resume debate tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Smilar
Two Japanese ships aground off Vancouver Island coast
Fogbound and wireless reports say two Japanese steamers, the Yomei Maru and Shinbu Maru, ran aground near Race Rocks about 17 miles west of Victoria, B C, and Bentie island in the Juan de Fuca strait. The Yomei Maru is described as in a dangerous position while the Shinbu Maru is stranded on Bentie island.
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Seattle
Waah
Straits of Juan de Fuca
Race Rocks
Victoria
Bentie Island
Goth
How to Get Rid of Rheumatism Verona Ad
Verona readers see a magazine style testimonial for Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets claimed to ease rheumatism and side pain after heavy lifting. The advertisement cites W. M. Lampson and prices 50c a box and 2.50 for a trial, with ordering details from Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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Verona
W. M. Lampson
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Medicine Ad
An advertisement for Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root claims it helps kidney liver and bladder troubles with a mild immediate effect. It describes it as a gentle herbal compound prescribed by physicians and offers sample bottles and a pamphlet with ten cent request to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and mentions Bridgeport Standard Telegram and Post.
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Kilmer
Parcell Post
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
Brridgeport Standard Telegram and Post
Danger Ahead Seve n Barks Urges Kidney Care
Warning about kidney and bladder trouble from colds and disease. Advises taking SEVEN BARKS after meals to correct alkalinity and improve sleep. mentions relief for dullness irritability headaches and joint issues, promotes price 50 cents. Advertisement.
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Celds
Grippe
Symptons
Treman Denies Irene Castle Married Secretly
ITACA Aug 20 Robert E Treman denied a report that he and Mrs Irene Castle wed at Pickens South Carolina in May 1918 He said he was in army service near Detroit at that time Greenville Aug 20 Rev Frank Juhan rector of Christ Episcopal church said he could not discuss the report that he and Captain Robert E Treman married Irene Castle at Pickens May 1 1918 He added he was bound not to comment.
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Itaca
Robert HE. Treman
Irene Castle
Pickens
S. C
Detroit
Grebenville
Frank Juhan
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert E., Freman
8. C
Union policemen meet with Supt Crowley in Boston
Officers elected by the new Policemen's union were summoned to police headquarters for a conference with Superintendent Crowley on their activities in the organization. A city council committee later met the commissioner to discuss the situation. The commissioner argued policemen are public officials and that union membership conflicts with their duties. The court would decide if officers are employees or public officials, potentially overturning the rule and reinstating discharged members if the decision favors employees.
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Boston
Policemen's Union
Crowley
Curtis
Aay
Flo
Sugar seized in Boston warehouse to be released
A special hearing in Fall River Mass. ordered the release of 4 400 000 pounds of sugar seized by federal officials at a Boston warehouse. The sugar was said to be for export and not concealed or sold outside prior agreements made two months ago.
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Fall River
Mass
Boston
Marton
United States District Court
Commercial Union of America
United States Attorney's Office
Burglary Reported in Carroll Avenue Home
Mrs John E Drew and Mrs John H Dew reported their Carroll Avenue home was entered. About $10 was taken. Police are investigating the burglary.
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John H. Dew
Carroll Avenue
Veudeyday
Child Disappearance Date Linked to Cleveland Youth
Charles Kerson, 14, of Cleveland Avenue, vanished from home several days ago. Fourth precinct police received word yesterday afternoon and alerted nearby cities and towns.
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Charles Kerson
Cleveland Avenue
Ryan Must Pay Wife Seven Dollars Weekly
A city court arraigned Daniel J. Ryan Jr and Louis Koslow on non support charges. Ryan posted a $200 bond and agreed to pay $7 weekly for a year, with a 30 day jail sentence suspended. Koslow's 60 day sentence was suspended after he posted bonds to ensure $10 weekly support for a year.
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Daniel J. Ryan, Jr
Sylvan Avenue
Wilder
Louis Koslow
Drew Place
Koslow
Passaic
WN. J
Weston
Sentry Chaos Over Smoked Cigar Prank
Irish soldier Pat defied a sentry order to ban smoking by confronting an officer with a lighted cigar. The officer discarded it, Pat retrieved and hid it, then the looking officer saw smoke rising from the box. Pat claimed he kept it ready to show the corporal as evidence.
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Pat
Shoe Workers Paid $120 a Week by Boston Concerns
Suffolk County grand jury inquiry into high shoe costs reveals some workers earning $120 weekly. Testimony shows many others make $60 weekly, average around $40, unskilled last boys up to $30. No $5.50 retail pair displayed at $12 in local stores. Grand jury expected to report Friday.
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Baston
Atte
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Grand Jury
Trans-Pacific wireless and cable plan eyed by interests
In San Francisco on August 20, Dakachi Uchida former Japanese vice minister of communications arrived to discuss a proposed trans Pacific wireless system and accompanying cable project. He will confer with Secretary Lansing and Secretary Duane, meet figures in San Francisco and New York, and push formation of a company to cover about half of the 100000 expenditure.
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San Francisco
trans-Pacific Wireless
dKakachi Uchida
Lansing
Duane
New York
of & Company
Woman’s Testimony on Pinkham’s Remedy in Emmittsburg Md
Mrs Ettie Warren a farmer’s wife in Emmittsburg Maryland testifies to health improvement after reading a newspaper advertisement for Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She says relief after fifteen years of suffering and requests publication of the information.
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Ettie Warren
Emmittsburg
Lydia E. Pinkham
Just One Application and the Hairs Vanish
A short advertisement describes delatone as a harmless, effective hair removal treatment. Mix powdered delatone with water to form a paste, apply to hairs, and remove after a brief period to make hairs vanish. One application often suffices, but buying delatone in original packaging is advised for certain results.
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Main St
Bridgeport
Rue St. Cecile
Paris
Aiis
Dillon’s
Firestone Tire
Connecticut
East Eer
Krapp
Howard S. Beach
B. C
George A. Tucker
D. C
Chiropractor
Universal Graduate
Liberty Building
Tel
Barnum
Treman
UNION
Supt
Lecal
Johm E. Drew
Heparis Whelt
Pelle
Ryan
Ine Me Tofine
New York City
Holland
Eacey
Eatonic
Eatonio
Ees
Dennison
Frank H. Fargo
Flapper
REL
The
Hallmark
Davis & Hawley Co. Jewelers
Bridgeport, Conn
the Hallmark Jewelers
Louise
Rome
Crullers
All Good Grocers
Smith
Murray
Aeolian Vocalion
M. Sonnenberg Piano Co
Broad Street
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