United States Steel to Pay 40 Percent Stock Dividend
United States Steel directors authorize a 40 percent stock dividend on common stock amounting to 20.3 million par value and maintain the $7 annual cash dividend. The stock dividend payable June 1 to record holders May 2. cash dividend possible June 29 to holders of record June 7. Chairman Gar says the action is timely and sound for the company’s capitalization and earnings.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Goy
Ita
Wal Street
Rommon
Gar
A Ures
Ls& Steel Corporation
New York Stock Exchange
Sas
Moth balls blamed for New Haven blaze
Fire marshal Martin J Fleming announced moth balls as the fire’s probable cause in New Haven. He cited a Grand Avenue incident where Mrs Klarow stored summerwear and winter clothing with moth balls. pellets heated, popped, then flashed, singeing eyebrows and hair as she swept them into a stove. Neighbors summoned fire apparatus. damage was limited though belongings were scorched.
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New Haven
Marstal Martin J Fleming Toda
Grand Avenue
Brooks Wins Divorce Suit In Superior Court
Caroline McDougall Brooks of its city gains a decree of divorce from Alron J. Brooks of New York in a decision by Judge John Richard Booth Yitooka. The suit, heard two weeks earlier, cites cruelty and alleged unnatural desires as the grounds. Brooks denied the charges, defended himself as a capable lawyer, and the record states his behavior as proper.
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Caroline McDougall Brooks
Alron J. Brooks
New York
John Richard Booth Yitooka
Booth
Walleh
Brooks
Brooky
Jay
Bogus Insurance Agent Fined in Danbury Court
Danbury court records show Van Scriver of Stamford was fined 100 dollars and ordered to pay 7,747 dollars in costs plus 16 days in jail after pleading guilty to selling insurance without a license and obtaining money under false pretenses. Police reports say two Danbury physicians, unable to obtain policies, pressed the charges.
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Hervert W van Scriver
Cty
Stamford
Costa
Frederick W Harford
Criminal Court of Common Pleas
VanScriver
Thes
Danbury
Coats
Connecticut Firms Plan Exhibits At Large Aircraft Show
Special to The Telegram Washington April 26 two Connecticut concerns will exhibit at a major aircraft show from May 2. Norman Hoffman Bearings of Stamford and Acme Wire Co of New Haven will display engine accessories and electric equipment for airplanes. Seventy manufacturers will enter exhibits including airplanes engines and various accessories. The event honors air delegates to Inter-American aviation groups and coincides with the Pan American conference and Americas airway system anniversary. President Coolidge will greet returning delegates on opening day.
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Washington
Connecticut
Norman Ioffman Beirings Corporation
Stainfont
Acme Wire Company
New Haven
Inter-American Commercial Aeronautic Commission
United States
Chameer
Commere
Army
Coolidge
Sivers
South America
Wednewass
Arms-Say
Bolling Fields
Mexican troops renew push against Juares rebels in Mexico City area
Reports say forces pressed a five hour battle, routing rebels near Juarez in a deadly clash that killed about 100. Government says Catholic rebels led by priests Vega and Agia orchestrated the attack, while military trains and guards were heightened across key routes. The defense ministry notes operations continue in Jalisco and neighboring states as El Guitarrero Valley remains a focal point.
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Moamwo City
Mexico City
Tillsea
Calles
Gurdalmann
Jalisco
Vega
Agia
Lenemen
Julie
Tedeuil
YMCA Building Drive Highlighted at Civitan Luncheon
Charles K Calhoun urged Civitan members at Stratfield hotel to back a new YMCA building on State Street. He cited that 5 percent of Bridgeport Fairfield and Stratford combined Community Chest support funds, with the campaign aiming to raise 830000 dollars for the project including furnishings. He noted YMCA growth since World War I and the 45 percent Chest support, stressing the need for public funds.
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Community Chest
Charles K Calhoun
Civitan Club
Stratfield Hotel
Calhoun
State Sereet
MCA
Ridgeport
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Stratford
WMCA
VY M
Swedish radicals aid Sacco and Vanzetti defense
In Stockholm on April 28 AP reports unions in Sweden have launched a national subscription to fund a Swedish barrister to join the United States defense committee for Sacco and Vanzetti. Prime Minister Branting accepted the commission, while the Swedish socialist and communist press portrays the case as wartime persecution.
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Stockholm
Sacco-Vanzetti
Vissachusetts
United States
Greorge Branting
Sweden
Traffic survey expert starts his work here
A traffic survey for the city has commenced under expert Swain and his staff. The study will focus on street development and city sections not yet laid out, with the project expected to take nearly a year and cost about $10,000.
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TR Geomt
Sun New York
Apert
Aldhemin
Husson
Swain
We City
Gas Torch Explosion Destroys Immick Co Two-Story Building
A gas torch explosion caused a spectacular fire damaging a two story frame building owned by Immick Company this afternoon. The blast compromised the gas line and the fire department arrived within an hour to control the blaze.
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Mpridin
Immick Company
Compin
Phonon
Well Made Rayon Silk undergarment with lace trim
A finely made rayon silk piece described as a dainty undergarment with lace trimming and pillow styling. The listing notes a modest price given the quality of materials and finish.
Cheney Crepe de Chine Dresses Sell Fast at $15
Cheney printed Crepe de Chine dresses drew strong demand yesterday as shoppers snapped up the frocks. The sale offered a wide selection in sizes 16 to 46, featuring straight lines, two piece styles, pleated skirts, side pleats, and rolled tie collars, duplicates of Fifth Avenue models praised for quality and style.
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Cheney
Fifth Avenue
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