Attempt to wreck No 59 express thwarted at Fairfield Ave viaduct
An attempted wreck of Boston and New York Express No 59 near Fairfield Avenue viaduct was thwarted when a tie and possible device were found and removed by the engineer before the 7:55 PM pass. Police and private guards hunted for three young men seen near Ash Street and Fairfield Avenue as night patrols searched the area.
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Fairfield Ave
Boston
New York
Bridgeport
Ofa Igi
Fairfield Avenue
Eas
Noti I
Warren Atrest
Palrfield Avenue
Piac
Jean Hendricks
Ash Street
Gould
Corps of Police
Treip
Watra
Vladiet
Taxi Driver Bound and Robbed Near Laureltown Hall
Milford police report a taxi driver William Gensy of Bridgeport was stopped near Laureltown Hall by two stylishly dressed men who bound and gagged him, took $30, and fled in the taxi after forcing him to exit. The incident occurred shortly after ten o clock with revolvers used during the robbery.
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Lauralton Hall
Milford
William Gensy
Clarence Street
Bridgeport
Lauralton
Dr Peck Dentist in Needham Faces Medical Mind Blank
A Needham Massachusetts dentist Dr Peck suffered a medical incident that left him with a blank mind. Reports indicate hospital admission Monday following the perplexing episode. Local authorities and medical staff are investigating causation and prognosis.
Registration Opens for Party Primaries in Ardmore
Registration of voters for Democratic party primaries begins tomorrow at the Office of the Precinct Registrar in Room 2% Cin to enroll voters between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Those who enroll may see a 12,009 count for first time voters. Officials warn changes may disqualify participation if not updated. Smith Haron in Ardmore, Okla, linked by detectives to Ridgeport Hospital case.
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Errolme
Alther
Mellon Budget Dismays Congressional Leaders
The York paper notes Secretary Mellon’s estimate of 32,900,000,000 for government needs triggers dismay among many lawmakers. They fear further cuts in expenditures, possibly reducing the army below 170,990 and trimming naval outlays by halting work on some battleships. The response reflects skepticism toward Mellon’s figures and calls for restraint in spending.
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Mr. Mellon
House
Berar
Arminigetation
Armistice Day Disarmament Parley to Open at Noon
Washington reports the disarmament talks will open at high noon on Armistice Day November 11 with Hughes presiding. Japan, China and England expected to discuss exclusions and reservations while the United States weighs open door policy and the fate of territorial integrity in the Far East.
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Washington
Aaguan
Japan
Zoin
Yap
Shantong
United States
Huesta
Russia
Buberia
Weil
United Statian
Far East
Mellon Proposals To Be Re examined in House Today
The House prepares to review Secretary Mellon s revised tax memorandum as four treasury departments and the Finance Corporation face questions on revisions to the rate structure. Treasury officials and African committee members meet with experts to simplify tax provisions and outline potential rewrite of the old bill, potentially delaying its passage.
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Ingine
Fordnex
Melon Woird
Derass
Trapaury War Finance Corporation
Railroad Administration
Therst
Coramecce Commission
Toro
Treasury
T. & Adams
House
Ford Sues to Halt City Interference in Independent Sale
Aug 3 A writ of injunction was filed asking the court to stop the city of Dearborn from interfering with the street sale of Henry Ford's Dearborn Independent. Perley W. Johnson, district attorney for the paper, said two Dearborn police arrested two days after the Independent sale for alleged disorderly conduct, which the plaintiff says violated free speech.
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Ghicagg
Alrow
Twenry Forde
Dearborn
Perley W. Johnson
Patl- Honer
Connecticut Co seeks injunction revocation in federal court
Connecticut Company asks a U S district court to revoke or modify an injunction today. The Des Moines trolley line yields to buses as it ends service, and a Paris debut as an interpreter of Greek dances is noted alongside a coal fire at the Underwood Typewriter plant. Officials report 200 tons of soft coal burning in a concrete column 20 feet square, with water poured for hours but no relief. Workers remove and wet down coal as a precaution, while questions of damage and value remain unsettled.
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Underwood Typewriter
CE Tore
Jagner
I Moines
Criticism of Fed Heads Sparks Fractious Hearing Scene
Former comptroller of the currency Jon Skelton Williams blasted Federal Reserve policy at a congressional hearing. Governor Harding and Governor Strong clashed with Williams as they debated bond policies and alleged misstatements. The exchange grew tense with threats of confrontation as the room contested the lines of authority and policy.
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Federal Reserve
Washington
Federal Reserve System
Jon Skelton Wiliams
Governor Harding
Reserve Board
Strong
New York Reserve Bank
Things Look Dark For Freed White Sox
Chicago in August faces a somber mood as Judge Landis vows no one who throws games will play pro baseball. Ban Johnson notes release by Cook County court changes little in offense. Cherie Comiskey says they cannot play with the White Sox.
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Crigago
Aug
White Sox
Klohn Thottles
Landis
Na Maree
Tohnson
Cook County
Cherie Comiskey
Waite Sox
Three Women Injured In Post Road Auto Collision
Three women were hurt when two autos collided on Post Road near New Haven. Victims Bella Williams, Jennie Kennedy, and Josie Chreen Worthec sustained facial and bodily injuries from flying glass and were treated at a local hospital and released. The crash involved vehicles driven by Cinta Stillman and ives Tsilly Teed, with one car reportedly skidding and spinning into the road. The incident occurred last night near Milford, Aug.
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Collision
Cinta
Stillman
Ness Haven
Ives
Tsilly Teed
Winster
Bella
Williams Grideen
Jennie Jehnedy
Josie Chreen Worthec
New Haven
Marchine
James Mutton
Mitelford
Ang
President Enjoys Log Fire at Weeks Mountain Lodge
President Harding spent the second day of leisure at Weeks Mountain Lodge. He toured the area after dinner and described the scene as a magnificent panorama of the White. Mrs Harding recovered to normal health, while the rest of the party enjoyed the outdoors despite a chilly, four degree thermometer outside.
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Ton Wesldent
Harding
Weeks
Washington
Two Amendments Put On Farm Bill
Nebraskas senator praised as the Norris measure collapsed after a fiery speech. Washington actions on amendments to the agricultural credits bill altered the Senate scene with two amendments adopted amid heated debate. The Smith amendment would authorize War Finance Corp loans to agricultural producer associations.
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Washington
Senate
Norris Sill
Smith
South Carolina
War Finance Corporation
Harrison
Demerat
Wiliams
Mississippi
la Pollette
Wieowain
Ashurst
Arizona
Denator Smith
Lemrool
Republcan
Wisconsin
Smact
Republicat
Utah
Simmons
North Carolina
Sronot
Finance Corporation
Phat
Sinn Fein Reply to Peace Terms Delayed by Craig
A Dublin dispatch to the Press Association reports Sinn Fein firm on peace proposals, noting Ulster linkage fears and signaling Sir James Craig may attend the London talks only if a conference is arranged locally. De Valera remains unwilling to commit government proposals until a clear stance from Twister is received.
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Craig
Tondon
Pressi
Preas Associarion
Ulster
Tieton
Tames Craig
Saya
Tonden
Tamon de Valera
Amon
Twister
Mr. de Valera
Wage dispute showdown near as railroads weigh pay rise
SEW TORK Aug 3 The attitude of Eastern railroads toward wage cuts and overtime elimination for engine, train and yard workers was to be conveyed to union leaders after a conference of railroad executives and union chiefs. A referendum on the Railroad Labor Board award of a 12 percent wage cut effective July 1 will wait on trial action. Union chiefs pressed for restoring June 30 wage rates and for withdrawing demands to end time and one half overtime pay.
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Big Eastern
America
Eastern
Prailroads
Livia
Vailraed
Laver
Connecticut Jitneys Clash Over Injunction Mod
Com missioner Stoeckel signals possible action after a federal injunction affecting Connecticut jitneys. A new Jitney Association plans to start August 6 under a coupon fare system in New Haven and Bridgeport, with 200 jitneys in the Bridgeport area. Attorneys for the Connecticut company seek modification or revocation, while a hearing is set for August 23.
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Connecticnt
C. S
Connecticut
Connecticeut Company
New Taven
Pany
Utilities Commission
Bridgeport
Regsentative Kilpatrick
ass@uation
Oncogen
Gridgenort
Stoeckel Mar
Revo Robbins B. S
Soap Makers Protest Against Cocoa Nut Tariff
Washington report notes protests by soap makers against tariff proposals that would limit foreign materials used in soap and related products. The Bureau of Raw Materials warns that curbs could hurt U S vegetable oils and fats industry and domestic manufacturers relying on imported inputs.
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Grorl
Manning
Washington
Bridgeport Telegram
United States
Tee
Palthus
Bureau of Raw Materials
Compausd
Pep Male
Adible Oil
Tanners
Maegleum and
Oil
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