Passer of bad check caught after chase in Bridgeport
Jacques Lazarus, twenty night 4a Bryant avenue, was arrested after a foot chase through downtown following an attempt to pass a forged check for 250 dollars made to William G Clifford of New York City at Spector's Inc. He asked to see a 125 dollar diamond ring, left with store officials, and claimed funds to cover the check. It was traced to Bridgeport, where Lazarus had said the check was sent to the bank. He claimed he found the check on a sidewalk in New York. He had 80 dollars in cash and two months idle work history. He is held at police headquarters pending further action.
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Jacques Lazarus
Bryant Avenue
Ion
Bridgeportrdware Company
William G Clifford
New Rk City
Spector's Inc
Jewel
Main Street
Hoad Station
John II
Middle
Golden Hill
Lewis R. Salades
Mana
Spector
Frank & Watchmaker
Sala
Lewis
Lazarus
Ring
Joseph Spector
Mer
Lazarus Oregin
Japraing
Bridgeport Trust
Bridgeport Aware Company
Willam Clifford
New York
Specger
Clifford
Salabesa
New Ak City
Spectors
Reserves Reach Maine From Block Island Patrol
Five motor boats of the 209th naval reserves of the Third Battalion arrived in Portland Maine from Block Island. They are under Felson Pickering and will remain until Thursday morning for six days of mission training. The mission ends on August.
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Portland
Istanath
New York
Ewsey
Connecticut Commando
Felson Pickering
Free Westport Woman Held on Fraud Count
Mrs Anna Lavalle a Westport summer resident was detained in White Plains N Y for defrauding a Glens Falls hotel of 156 dollars. She was discharged after paying the bill. Police say she and her son claimed a large estate from a husband and father. The pair had lived at the Manor House in Mount Vernon and a Lake George home. Detectives concluded the arrest came after a motor cycle rider with a warrant sped to Mount Vernon White Plains and detained Lavalle and her son. She denied intent to go to a cell until meeting the district attorney.
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Mount Vernon
N. Y
Anna Lavalle
Westport
Conn
White Plains
Glens Falls
Anna Jatalle
William
Rockwell
Glens Fall
Lavalie
Lavalle
Hartley Avenue
Arthur Rowland
WNY
Michael Silverstein
Silverstein
Herman Mattes
Lake George
New York
Hard coal wage parley reaks up in August news
The wage talks between operators and miners near Atlantic City halted after a secret caucus and disputed proposals. Chairman Mr Inglis accused Mr Lewis of wrecking negotiations while both sides remained divided. A next move was awaited from Harrisburg or Swampscott with potential delays before September 1. President Coolidge planned no immediate intervention though he would confer with Secretary Hoover within about two weeks to shape policy.
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Lewis
Inglis
Ingus
Warriner
Va Lewis
Lewis Redd
Art
Coolidge
Swampscott
Mass
Augus
Atlantic City
Hoover
Coal field strike looming as UMW considers action
Report from Philadelphia August 4 notes leaders close to events foresee a possible suspension of coal mine operations at the end of the current agreement on August 1. The situation mirrors 1923 with about 158,900 workers affected, while no intervention is evident yet.
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Philad
Lohla
Atnu
Anthi
Ihlass
United Mine Workers
Bohemian Girl Adopted as Browning Plans Bright Future
Mary Louise Browning, the Bohemian girl adopted by Mr Browning after a five mile trip from Astoria, prepares for a life of luxury including new wardrobe tours, a hotel luncheon, and a future with more schooling. Browning will introduce her to society as she joins his other daughter at a Vermont camp.
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Mr Browning
Papa
Mamma
Mary Louise
Astoria
Mary
No Canadian Annexation King Opposes Change to British Confederation
Prime Minister Mackenzie King spoke on Canada’s relations with the British Empire and any move toward annexation by the United States. He dismissed changes breaking up the British Confederation as unworthy and, while respecting Americans, said he would oppose annexation with all his power. He attended an old bonus celebration luncheon as the guest of honor.
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Ku’ichener
Miniter
MacKenzie King
Canada
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W. Flint, Inc
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Sarasotor Company
Ruby M. Ayres
Bridgeport Post
Miss Ayres
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