New Haven Deluge Sets Short Term Rain Record
A two day rainfall of 2.31 inches in New Haven shatters prior local marks, flooding streets and stores. Widespread damage reported as manhole covers expelled, sewers overflowed, and a lightning strike ignited a trolley car briefly. Weather observer William J Mealin logged the peak rains, with 1.41 inches Sunday and 1.08 inches yesterday.
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Lnomeial
Wiliam
Esterdays
Farrenhett
Ccord
Mealta
Telephone Company
New Haven
Associated Press
Aimee
Stocm
Whalley Avenue
United States Weather Bureau
100000 Killed in Chinese Quake Reported by Agencies
Shanghai August 1. A letter from Mgr Theodore Bud Denbrock notes the Kan sen quake may have killed over 100000. He describes widespread destruction at Langchowtu and Elangchowfu with villages razed, mass casualties, and calls for international aid of medicines, food, and money as survivors seek shelter in mud huts.
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Shanghai
China
Associated Press
Mgr
Theodore Bud- Denbrock
Breylmiahion
Liangchowtu Ransu
Kansen
Glenna Collett Triumphs In Court And On Golf Links
Norwalk August 1. Glenna Collett the national women’s golf champion defeated Arthur J Reith Shore Haven professional and George W Woodward Shore Haven Country club champion on the links this morning by a score of 62 on a 72 par layout. She also appeared in Norwalk City court where Judge Freeman Light dismissed her speeding case with Prosecutor Richard H Tieland and Judge William Trmany in attendance.
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Norwalk
Glenna Collett
Parker Seeley
Brooklawn Country Club
Arthur J Reith
Shore Haven
George W Woodward
Shore Haven Country Club
Miss Collett
Seeley
Carlier
Bridgeport Seeks Port Master Post Amid Local Turmoil
Captain Wheetey vies for port master role in Bridgeport as disruptions echo through local government. Amid contested bids, paving contracts and police matters surface, with broader regional concerns including flood damage, labor disputes, and safety measures affecting city operations.
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Bridgeport
Wheetey
Cage
Filton
al Neadag
Noraaih Tage
Twaren
Willng
Pagan
Ena
Oman Authority
Alutr
Brad
Tomney Con Ci
Atolin Jeneln Teat
Terfelts Bond
Hquorense
Nurwal
Hoapital
Hell
Danbury
Pittsburgh papers merge under new ownership
Four of the five Pittsburgh newspapers were sold and merged into a single morning and a single afternoon edition. Buyers include William Randolph Hearst and Paul Block, with the Port, Gazette-Times morning, Run, and Chronicle Telegraph afternoon papers affected. Continued on page two.
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Pittsburgh
Associated Press
Pittsburgh Port
Gazette-Times
Pittsburgh Run
Chronicle Telegraph
William Randolph Hearst
New York
Paul Block
Newark
Bstar-Eagle
Chamberlin lands after Leviathan hop off to shore
Clarence D Chamberlin completed a trans Atlantic mail flight from the Leviathan. He delivered about 1000 pieces of mail ashore at Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey aboard a Wright aircraft used as a trouble shooter. The Leviathan steamed at half speed in rain and fog as two US destroyers trailed. Chamberlin landed at Curtiss Field then Hasbrouck Heights, noting no special significance to the feat.
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New York
Associated | Press
Clarence D Chamberlin
Trans- Atlantic Flyer
Trans- Atlantic
United States Lines
Chamberlin
Leviathan
Hasbrouck Heights
J Chamberlin
Wright Aeronautical Company
A C Dalton
Merchant Fleet Corporation
David A Burke
United States
Lawrence
Humphries
Long Island
Curtiss Field
New Jersey
Aimee and Mother Sign Peace Pact at Angelus Temple
Aimee Semple McPherson and her mother Mrs Minnie Kennedy reached a peace agreement after a two hour meeting among their lawyers. The statement said terms will be detailed in coming days and both will share control of Angelus Temple. The scene featured smiles, Hallelujahs, and a kiss between the two as workers and onlookers watched.
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Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPhersas
Minmie Kennedy
Minnie Kennedy
Angelus Temple
McPherson
Lester H Roth
F H J Whitfield
Kennedy
Motorist Injured in Darien Car Crash
In Darien at 9:40 pm John Brantle, driving a touring car from New York, was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Thomas F Kelly of Norwalk. Brantle suffered a concussion and other injuries and was taken to Norwalk Hospital. Kelly was arrested for driving under the influence of liquor. Brantle’s family could not be located.
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Darien
John Brantle
Thomas F Kelly
RFC
Norwalk
Brantles
Lakeshill
Brantle
Thay
Kelly
Lquor
Hunters for Stolen Treasure Tear Up Roadside in Darien
Darien residents and visitors join a frenzied search for a jewel necklace and other gems believed hidden along the Post Road after Boston Billy Williams allegedly tossed items during a theft. Rewards and police scrutiny intensify a tale that has strangers tearing lawns and peering into brush, with damage to Wood’s property estimated at $30.
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Darien
Dariens
Boston
Billy William
Dailen
Billy Williams
James Francis Monahan
Gordon Hurley
Lyme
Jesse Livermore
Hurley
Billys
Arthur Barry
Gippetts Tea Room
Mcluding Hurley
Noel Scaffa
Fedeser Insurance Company
Darlem
Judge Thayer Called by Governor in Sacco Vanzetti Review
Boston August 1 Judge Webster Thayer presided at the Sacco and Vanzetti trial and was summoned to the state house by Governor Fuller amid an ongoing investigation. He spent nearly three hours in executive offices and declined to comment as police guarded the Charles Town prison. The governor promised a public decision on the case tomorrow, the second time Thayer has been asked to discuss the matter during the review led by the advisory panel chaired by Harvard President Lawrence Lowell.
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Boston
Associated Press
Webster Thayer
Ruperio
Elemenc
Lawrence Lowell
Harvard
Samuel Stratton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Robert Grant
Fudge
Zoning Rules in Easton Ratified Despite Protest
Zoning regulations for Breton town were ratified by the town zoning commission after a public hearing where about 150 residents gathered at Grange Hall to discuss zoning rights and protections. The measures, drafted by Attorney Howard L Shaif, were adopted despite ongoing controversy over Radio WICC and its operation.
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Zearing
Breton
Town Zoning Commission
Grange Hall
Sport Hill
Wicc Vus
Howard L Shaif
Zoning Commission
Favo
Board of
Mt Shafi
Sport HI
Federal Radio Commission
Federal Commission
Candee
John Candee
Balloting Shows Five to One Favor Removal of Station WICC
A Bridgeport survey of 254 radio ballots shows five to one favoring removal of WICC. Voters oppose increasing power or wavelength and many cannot easily tune out the station. About 206 favor removal, 3 oppose, with a minority supporting keeping WICC or relocating it. The Radio Commission meeting details follow.
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WICC
Bridgeport
City 206
New York
Bilton Removal Sparks Animosity in Receivership Fight
In Norwalk a U S District Court judge reviewed Harry H Pinney of Cleveland motion for a receivership in Bilton Machine Tool Co. Pinney claims mismanagement and bank entanglements. defense argues insolvency denial. Testimony accuses Bilton leadership and poor stock value while ongoing proceedings continue tomorrow at 10 30.
Redden Gets Aid After 14 Years for City Charter Work
After a 14 year wait for a report on charter amendments and ordinances, the Bridgeport Common Council approved hiring Dr Harold Cotter to prepare an index by October 1 1937. Cotter will be paid 200 drawn from Redden and Meltzer fees, with the pair relieved of the indexing duty.
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Senhio
William A Redden
Toshua Meltzer
Common Council
Harold Cotter
Cotter
Senator Redden
Redden
Meltzer
Joshua Meltzer
Local Hiker Set to Break 24 Hour Walking Record
George Jasmin, eighteen of 308 War ten, well known local hiker, plans a 24 hour walking record attempt next Saturday. He will start at Main Street and Fairfield Avenue carrying a 25 pound pack and a sealed pedometer to beat the current 75 mile mark.
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George Jasmin
Suset
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Jasmin
Mather
New York Turkey Flight Aims For Nonstop To Constantinople
Captain Rene Fonck, famed French war ace, plans a nonstop New York to Constantinople flight, to cover about 5,100 miles. He will fly with Lieut. L W Curtin USN in a Sikorsky, nearing completion at College Point. Past crashes and fatalities shadow the venture. funding comes from Mrs Robert Dodge and the Overseas Aeronautical Corp.
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New York
Associated Press
Sikorsky
Jacob Islamoff
Charles Clavier
Fonck
Fine Chiropractor Fined for Drunken Driving in Milford
In Milford, Dr Arthur Evans, a 29 year old chiropractor of Ansonia, was convicted of driving while intoxicated and fined 110. Judge Robert C Stoddard presided with defense by Jersis D Brown Jr. The case, which prompted a lengthy court drama, will be appealed to the New Haven county Court of Common Pleas. Evans claimed he and friends drank only beer and wine. he also noted World War I service and chiropractic college graduation.
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Milford
Arthur Evans
Main Street
Ansonia
Nquor
Robert C Stoddard
Evans
Jersis D Brown Jr
Second
New Haven
High Street
Rivelle
Yankee Division
American Expeditionary Forces
College of Chiropractic
Standard Oil of New Jersey to Be Reorganized Soon
The New York Times reports a sweeping reorganization of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, including the first division of its worldwide holdings since 1911, planned to boost efficiency. The plan envisions segregating activities via subsidiary companies and reduces the New Jersey firm to a near single operating entity.
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New York
Associated Piesa
Standard Oi Company
New Jersey
Standard Oi
Mterests
Tta
Standard of New Jersey
Ar Oneratina Company
City approves Warren Bros paving contract and bonds
The Board of Aldermen voted to enter a paying contract with Warren Bros to pave 14 streets with bituminous macadam and authorize 1.1 million dollars in bonds and notes. Mayor Behrens and Alderman John H Martin were designated to execute the deal and related resolutions.
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Warren Broa Company
Behrens
John H Martin
Injunction Threat Halts Park Work Over Land Rights
An injunction threat stopped Leverty and Hurley from starting preliminary work on Rock Boulevard land held by Arthur K L Watson. Geor ges M Eames of the Park board said the dispute was resolved for now as conveyance records were not finalized. A shovel had already excavated 4000 to 5000 cubic feet before actions paused. Attorney Philo Calhoun warned a suit would follow if Watson’s land transfer steps were not completed. The contractor’s activity paused after talks with city officials and Watson’s counsel.
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Vareets
Seabright
Beacon Street
Brewster Street
Frow Crrovers
Beabright Avenue
Unquown Hill
Brooklawn Teen
Brooklawn Place
Salem Street
Main Street
Madison Avenue
Eye Street
Tesing Place
Thorme Street
Barnum Avenue
Arctic Street
Bixth Street
Stratford Avenue
Deacon Street
Hollister Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Mamhaty
Ildermanic Board
Financial Ad‘sory
Daficita
Alfred W. Burdick
Arthur K L. Watson
Leverty and Hurley
the Rock Boulevard
Georges M Eames
The
Park Board
Cape” Vractor
Watson
Ats
Philo Calhoun
Watson Land
Cams Veyance Tala
Reymond
Meade
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Rocton Street
Tao
Sistlang
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Elangchowfu
Kulang
Liangchonfu
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Washington
Avr Department
Eneet Ford
Page & Hultont Sroteomae
Agista
Turkey
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Oll
Hearst
Windia
Paler
Vestrlas
Fretand
Lind Genier
Baldwin Sperke
Hho
Rika
UhineRe
Tadley
Ulne
Jone
Feetera Teague
Rou Springfield
Philley
Narional Tengur
Pirates
Fearon
Tohl
Aso
Ric
Den
Walter Tohnaon
Henorel Tay
Seare
Servic
Warnyten
HS Leviathan
Flyer
Atlantic
Rage Two
Mother
Billy” Williams
Federal Insurance Company
Woodslawn
Stephen L Wood
Gatien
Woods Estate
Federal
Ingurgncn Company
Darlen
Fuller
Bay State
Thayer
Easton
WJZ
Newmk
Broadbrook NJ
North Pole
State of Connectict
Canada
Radio Commission
Washington Commission
Bilton
Thomas
Pinney
Edwin Thomas
US District Court
Harry H Pinney
Cleveland
Ohio
Bilton Machine Tool Company
Thoman
Hugh M Alcoin
Hertford
Miller Morgan and
Clarence E Bilton
Penles
David
Remington Arms Company
Day
Bilton Company
Anothe Yemoerk
N. Y
Constantinople
N. J. Standard Oil CO
Warren Bros
Council
Black Rock
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