Dawn of New Era Seen by Harding in Arms Meeting
Plymouth August 1 President Harding addressed a crowded tercentenary celebration marking the landing of the Pilgrims. He praised English speakers and urged that the mission of the races continue to advance American freedoms and toleration, expressing hope for a new world era through mutual understanding.
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Plymouth
Biase
Aus
Plymouth Rock
Yas
Ert
Srmpei
Rea Hemas Brotherhood
P. Gums
Atlantic
Aldermen again reject Broad St widening awards
Aldermen returned the Board of Appraisal report on Broad Street widening from Golden Hill to Cannon Streets to committee. The council rejected the awards as too high and asked for reductions. Project details name Blessrs. Stunea & Sehnee and Bennie & Sehnee as property owners affected.
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Igat
Board of
Ben and Dama
Broad Street
Golden Hill
Cannon Streets
Lyone
Stunea
Roy Electrocution Incident Involving Water-Pistol Toy
Edward Fessowo reportedly electrocuted today when a water-pistol toy touched a live wire in a garage, causing instantaneous death. A person named Be wan Davies was in contact with the device at the time. Authorities are investigating the fatal accident and the device involved.
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Edward Fessowo
Wan Davies
Striking Points in President Harding's Address
Fragmented OCR text emphasizes faith in reducing war causes and optimism for recovery. Highlights warn against overreliance on Washington for national duties and praise the free community’s global ideals from Jamestown and Plymouth. Tone mirrors a period editorial urging steadfast earthly roots amid high hopes.
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Flere
Harding
Japan wins support on limiting scope of disarmament talks
Washington Aug 1 The next conference date is seen as a test of broader involvement with London Paris and Tokyo. Diplomats debate whether to fix a limited agenda or to expand topics. Japan pushes for agreed bounds while opposing subjects seen as beyond reach, including claims in Siberia and Manchuria.
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Washington
London
Paris
Tokio
Red
Senghes
Japan
Siberia
Manchuria
Brooklyn Soldier Sentenced to One Year in Military Prison
Delovitz of Brooklyn, the first man named in the government case, was sentenced to one year in a military prison and to forfeit pay and allowances from May 18, 1918, with the date marking his court martial in New York.
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Delovitz
Brooklyn
Macker
Tod
Miliary
Car Driven by Lola Murphy Plunges Over Sea Wall
A car driven by Lola Murphy, daughter of ex police commissioner Richard Murphy, plunged over a sea wall at Seaside Park. Five people were in the vehicle but none were injured. the car ended in the sand, hanging by rear wheels near the boulevard to the lighthouse.
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Seaside Park
Lola Murphy
Richard Murphy
Congress Street
Mellon urges broad tax changes on checks autos and drinks
Washington August 1 a memo from banker Mellon proposes sweeping tax revisions aimed at raising about four billion dollars next year. He favors a flat ten dollar tax on all autos, a three cent levy on first class stamps, cigars and tobacco taxes, elimination of soda fountain taxes, and higher corporate income taxes. Rep Garner of Texas criticized the plan, arguing it shifts burden to the masses while leaving rail costs and military needs to be funded.
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Washington
Imo
Baary ‘Mellon
Merny
Axresa
M Tellon
Fordney
Garner
Texas
Smitten
Cedarina
Melion
Cnaiman Fordney
Treasury
Soviets Agree to Free 10 Americans Amid Relief Talks
A cable from Moscow via Gorky to Hoover reports the Soviet government has agreed to release ten American prisoners and permit swift famine relief. Secretary Hoover, leading the American Relief Administration, will oversee negotiations with Russian authorities, aiming to establish exact conditions for aid including feeding, medical care, and clothing. The message directs Brown to Riga for immediate negotiations and notes a continuation on page two.
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Washington
W. Reval
Riga
Hoover
Walter Brown
Hurejean
Presidential Party Heads to Portland Maine
President Harding left Plymouth at night for Portland Maine aboard the submarine chaser 408 with the presidential party aboard. The vessel displayed maneuvers along the harbor before continuing toward the Massower region.
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Portland
Plymouth, Mae
Harding
Plyneuthy
Maine
Massower
American Legion plans Seaside Park driveway and memorial
The American Legion discussed plans for a new driveway and a seaside park memorial on Golder Hill Street with push to plant trees along the walkway. Delegates were elected to attend the annual convention and discuss expenses, with a large Legion field day planned for Labor Day at Seaside Park to unite posts in Fairfield County.
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American Legion
Golder Hill Street
Plaan
Seaede Park
Athing
Island
Adams Jg
Amer- Legion
Treasury
Kilo Cj Calhoun
Marl Garlick
Warl Radekin
John Jeunson
Vincent T. Keating
Edward Driecdl
John F. Moran
Dr. Fog. Adams
A. Wheway
Leroy Fordham
A. J. Merrith
Wx. McNulty
Tt Wox
Beaside Park
Legion
Pairfeld County
W AM Pbler
Fier We Jaldpou
Labor Ds
Federal Court Restrain Jitneys Statewide in Latest Order
Federal court issues restraining writ to prevent interference with jitneys statewide. Judge Edwin S. Thomas bars local officers from arresting sitnears holding public service licenses. Marshals prepare writ on state officials while bridgeport authorities monitor federal injunction. State nanny organization forms with 300 members to oppose new jitney law.
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New Raven City
Conmnty
Edwin S. Thomas
Sitnears
T. 5
Hurley
Healy
Governor Lake
Thomas
New York Film Co President Arrested in Soviet Funds Theft
Jacques Cibrario, identified as head of Trans-Atlantic File, was arrested in New York on charges tied to the theft of 136000 of Soviet funds from a National City Bank deposit. The case connects to multiple suits by the Soviet government against Cibrario and others over alleged disposition of Soviet funds.
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NEW York Film CO
Jacques Cibraria
Trans-Atlantic Film Co
National City Bank
New York
Jacques Cibratia
Rose Weiss
Cilirario
James A. Powers
Powers Film Product Company
Chel~sea, Bank
Zimmerman and Forishay
Banca Commerciale
Astor ‘Trust Company
Miss Weiss
Cl Brarlo
Russia
Cibraria
Film ‘Thachine
Cloraro
Todas
Ftus
Seaside Park Bans Buses Under Park Vehicle Ordinance
Seaside Park remains closed to buses as the Common Council passed an amendment to the Commercial Vehicle Ordinance. The rule excludes all commercial vehicles carrying advertisements unless for Park Department service with permission. Private cars and taxis are not affected. Mayor Wilson urged park use by permits, calling it a public benefit, while Commissioner Hamas denounced the move as political theater and noted prior bus permissions on Waldemere Avenue.
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Seaside Park
Demeére Avenue
Bething
Park Department
Wilson
Hames
Ely
Hamas
Waldemere
Avenua
State Corporation Levy Set at 1 812 091 in CT
Tax commissioner Blodgett set the state corporation net income levy at 1 812 091 for Connecticut corporations doing business in the state. The tax base reflects a taxable net income of 119 320.47 for the year, with 2 188 corporations taxed. Bills were mailed and the tax due date is on or before September.
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Fartport
Aug
Blodgett
Connecticut
Patrolman McCullough Transferred To First Precinct Duty
Patrolman Mobart McCullough, previously investigator in the attorney general’s office, is shifted to the first precinct by order of the Superintendent. Detective Sergeant Jelvin Wheeler will replace him, effective immediately.
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Mobart McCullogh
Manragu
Jelwvin Wheeler
Waular
Dunia
De Valera Plans No London Visit
Eamon de Valera, leader of the Irish Republican forces, told reporters in Rublin he had no intention of visiting London this week and no arrangements had been made for a future visit. He spoke after addressing the Irish Labour party congress in Dublin and dismissed rumors of a London trip.
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Rublin
Associated Press
Eamon Te Vatara
Trish T
London
de Valera
Trish Labor Party
Elliott Re elected Military Registrar
Elliott was re elected military registrar by the Cammon Council last night with all 22 aldermen present. He was the only candidate for the post and Alderman Blackham praised his efficiency in handling the office. The term is for one year and the salary is $254.
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Elliott
Cammon Council
Alderman Blackham
Remstrar Filiott
Jitney Battle Across Connecticut Reaches Federal Courts
U S Marshals serve restraining order on New Haven jitney operators as Gov Lake and state police face a state wide halt. Writs issued to city officials. about 200 jitneymen keep operating until August 16 when a federal hearing will decide whether the injunction stands. Jitney owners in New Haven plan fare cuts to five cents.
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Jitney
Driti
Jusit Mat
United States Mershals
New Haven County
Arm 8. Thomas
Federal Court For
District of Connecticut
Robert ¥. Hurley
Federal Court
Healy
Governor Lake
New Haven
Tudgé Thames
Stats
Inf
Fisnagan
Garlick
Thes Nity
Jude Thomas
Onder Toyney
Connnecticut
Jts
New Fayen
Winter Urges American Valuations for Tariff
Alphous Winter, general importer with Brigenort Manufacturers, urged the Senate Finance Committee today in Bridgeport to adopt American valuations under the tariff bill. He argued the plan protects labor, warns against outsourcing to Germany and Europe, and said a valuation system is essential for Bridgeport, Connecticut, and New England.
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Bridgeport Manufacturers Association
Senate
Walting
Yeas
Senate Winnie Committee
Alphous Winte
Inaprger
Des
Bridgeport
Germany
Cantigut
New Lingland
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