Mexican raids descr ibed to Senate group
Miss Agnes Laut testified on the first night of a Senate foreign relations subcommittee inquiry about brutalities by Mexican bandits and federal soldiers in Sonora and Zacatecas. She recounted killings of two girls, abductions, foot shaving, skinning, and hangings, with some crimes attributed to bandits and others to Mexican federal troops.
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Washington
Agnes Laut
Mexico
Foreign Relations
Sue
Sonora
Nebraska
Gulf Coast
Zacatecas
Miss Laut
Kansas
San Louis Potosi
Carranza
Vatican Boy Singers Temporarily Detained in New York
A Vatican choir, recruited from 15 Vatican chapels and including 12 priests, was briefly detained in New York after immigration refused them entry for being under 18 without parental guardians. After a special inquiry hearing, the group was allowed to join the rest of the party for a U S and Canada tour. The choir’s oldest member is Tomaso Mori, 70, with service since age nine. the youngest is eight. Canon Monsignor Rafele C Casimiri accompanied the group as director.
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New York
Vatican Choir
United States
Canada
Vatican
Tomaso Mori
Rafele C. Casimiri
Uncle Sam Boosts Pay of Conductors
Twenty four hundred sleeping and parlor car conductors on federal controlled railroads receive a wage increase retroactive to May 1 under Director General Hines to correct an earlier award. First year pay is 125 dollars monthly and 52 cents per hour overtime, rising to 160 dollars monthly and 66.75 cents per hour for those with more than 15 years service. France extensively uses portable power plants up to fifty overpowered units fueled by crude oil.
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Washington
Hines
Bridgeport Man's Auto Abandoned in Milford
A touring car found abandoned at Harrison Park on September 3 was returned to its owner, Frank Cavalier of Bridgeport. The vehicle, likely stolen, is linked to Frank L. Haney of Waterbury. A second abandoned larger touring car was found on Meadowside road. indicators point to theft. Police Sgt. Robert Fibbard returns from New York trip. Officer and Mrs. Peter Searda and family return from New York visit.
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Milford
Harrison Park
Milford Pawer
Frank Cavalier
HG Jowett S.rect
Bridgeport
Meadowside
Frank L. Haney
Waterbury
Robert ‘T. Fibbard
Prospect Street
New York City
Peter Searda
Artd
High Street
Church Picnic in Milford Draws West Association
The New Haven West association of Congregational churches plans a picnic and rally at Milford First Congregational on Wednesday starting 11:30 AM with a basket lunch at noon. Afternoon sessions follow at 2 PM with Mrs. Oscar E. Maurer presiding and talks arranged by Mrs. C. E. Elwell and Miss Helen J. Merwin.
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Milford
New Haven West
Mrs Mary McCarthy of Milford Dies at 57 Oak Avenue
Myrtle Beach dispatch reports the death of Mrs Mary McCarthy aged 57 of 57 Oak Avenue Milford formerly of Huart ford. She leaves two sons Charles and Thomas a daughter Margaret and several grandchildren. Burial planned in Middletown. Also notes a Myrtle Beach Ladies society meeting at Mrs Sweet's home on Broadway with business matters to be discussed and updates on Fred Otig, Otis husband of Mrs George W French, hospitalized after illness found improved.
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Myrtle Beach
Mary McCarthy
Oak Avenue
Huartford
Charles
Thomas
Margaret
Middletown
Myrtle’ Beach
Sweet
Jfast
Broadway
Fred’ Otig
George W. French
Platt Street
Walnut Reach
Bridgeport’ Hospital
Otis
National Suits at 110 Francs Planned in France
Paris reports a government plan to flood France with ready made suits at 110 francs each to curb living costs. Woolen fabrics from Roubaix mills will be used, with current market prices for similar quality goods around 250 francs.
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Paris
France
Roubaix
Engineers Honor Dorr With Gifts Upon Resignation
Tenants and employees of the First Bridgeport National Bank building present W. R. Dorr, longtime engineer, with a gold watch and chain, traveling bar, pipe, and a purse. Dorr has resigned to take a new engineer position with Hartford Rubber.
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First Bridgeport National Bank
W. R. Dorr
Dorr
Hartford Rubber @o
Serbia to Sign Belatedly on Austrian Peace Treaty
Serbia plans to attach a belated signature to the Austrian peace treaty, as reported by Echo De Paris. The article notes that Romania is the other nation not signing, and describes the structure of the British empire including England Scotland Wales Ireland and India.
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Paris
Serbia
Roumania
Echo de Paris
Great Britain
England
Scotland
Wales
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Ireland
India
Autumn fashions call to shoppers in inviting notice
Autumn attire arrives with new coats suits dresses hats and shoes in browns and crepes. The store invites women to inspect the season’s entire collection and enjoy choosing from a wide gathering now.
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Weatherman
Pumps and spats for elegant women’s footwear
Pumps and spats of fine effect described for women who value beauty and quality footwear. Opera pumps feature long vamp slender lines light soles and French heels with gleaming patent leather or dull kid. Prices start at $8.50 for pumps and $3 for kersey cloth options, with colors beaver fawn gray and tan. Main floor rear store section.
Colonial Cedar Chests and New Colonial Styles Spark Interest
Richest cedar chests are praised for beauty regardless of finish, with new Colonial styles highlighted for paneling and copper band trim. Patterns arriving promise elegant boudoir appeal and will soon find contented new owners at prices from 15 to 29 dollars on the third floor. Rinso introduces a granulated soap claimed to replace boiling and rubbing in family laundry, likened to Lux for fabrics.
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RINSO
Broadway Bab in the West Fortune tale
A vivid tale follows Broadway Bab a courageous waitress who leaves New York for fortune in a Western mining town. Her independence stirs Arizona patrons and sparks lively wit and romance as she navigates love and return to Broadway. Johnston McCuffey presents Broadway Bab in a pulp romance style set against frontier life with a promise of intrigue and adventure.
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Broadway
Bob
New York
Arizona
Johnston McCufey
England
China
Baby coats line market parade in cashmere wraps
A short ad highlights dainty white baby coats and capes priced from five to twelve fifty dollars. Styles include empire and straight lines, belted designs for boys, hand embroidery, fur trim, and soft interlining for warmth. Second floor display invites shoppers to choose a delightful tot’s outerwear.
Howland Service Offers Fast Photo Copying
Have a treasured picture copied by Howland Service. Submit the picture to the photographic department to create a new negative for 25 cents, with the original returned uninjured. Prints cost 3 to 5 cents per size, enlargements range from 11 by 14 at 70 cents to 1-4 by 5-1/2 at 15 cents. The full service, including developing film for 16 cents and prints, can be completed within 24 hours of receipt in the fourth floor.
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Howland Service
Sweater Like Dad’s for Boys and Schoolwear
A heavy warm sweater for boys described as like Dad's, with weight and strength typical of men's knitwear. Also offers slipons and button-front shirts in neutral colors, collared styles, and sizes ranging from children to teens. Prices noted for items and basement sale location.
Plenty of Jap China bargains offered in sale
A large sale of Japanese china features complete dinner sets and small ware with patterns in yellow black bands pink roses blue lattice borders and gold accents. Items include 100 piece dinner sets, teapots with cups, cake and chocolate sets, and various bowls and plates, all discounted from regular prices to modest sale figures.
Sonora phonograph praised for tone and playback quality
An in store Sonora phonograph is advertised at $100 praising its clear bell like tone and flawless reproduction of all makes of disc records. It handles Columbia and Victor records well and features a medium size mahogany cabinet with ample space for records on sale on the fourth floor.
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Sonora
Columbia Band
Victor Vocal
Sono
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