Allied statesmen convene to avert European debacle
London Aug 5 Allied leaders gather in London for a pivotal conference opening tomorrow to address separation payments and Germany's moratorium request. Debts among Allies shadow talks, with France pressing on Germany's obligations and Belgium urging repayment, while premiers and ministers from Britain France Italy Belgium arrive.
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Associated Press
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Earl of Belfour
France
Suffield Driver Killed When Auto Overturns in Ditch
Edward Fitzgerald of Suffield died instantly when the car he drove overturned in a roadside ditch, possibly after a front tire blowout. Four youths rode as passengers and vanished after the crash, with a skull fracture cited as the cause of death. His mother and six siblings survive.
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Edward Fitzgerald
Suffield
City Goes Dark After Brief Power Outage in Bridgeport
A citywide blackout struck Bridgeport just after 4 PM last night, lasting about five minutes as the Congress street power plant faced minor generator trouble. Full moon dim lighting and cautious traffic followed while police hunted for prowlers and residents sought candles before restoring normal service.
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Frederick W. Brierly
United Luminating Company
Congress Street
Administration Aims to Restore Shopmen Work Soon
President plans to direct the labor board to decide seniority and which strikers may return under prevailing conditions. July 1 marks the expected return date for shopmen. Officials fear many may not be reemployed, despite some being willing to return.
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Tampering with Third Rail Halts Long Island Trains
Long Island railroad officials report six third rail tampering incidents on electrified divisions. No accidents occurred and overall Sunday beach traffic remained light. two trains were delayed four hours. Washington foresees rail strike settlement within the week, with President preparing to direct a decision on seniority for striking shopmen.
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Long Island Railroad
Long Island Beaches
Fake Bourbon Prince Skips With Latest Wife
Harold Schwarm, once a New Britain factory hand, confessed to posing as Prince Louis Henri De Chateroux De Bussigny De Bourbon. He fled New York with his latest wife and dog after alleged marital revelations. police report multiple past marriages and at least one desertion, detailing prior wives and the Brooklyn daughter of a realty operator among his circle.
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Martfard Snas
Miners to Return to Shafts by Week's End
Washington reports a conference in Cleveland between operators and miners to settle the strike. John L. Lewis’s invitation is expected to bind most of the industry. With funds depleted, miners hope to resume work, while operators seek a genuine settlement before week’s end.
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Boy Drowns at Sunnyside Beach in Mudflat Hole
At Sunnyside Beach yesteday seven year old Albert Bradford stepped into a deep mudhole and drowned in sight of hundreds. His companions failed to aid him for nearly an hour. Coroner to investigate possible negligence as officials floated the body for burial.
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Barnin Avenue
Ansonia Mayor Arrested Over Sabbath Baseball Permit
Aug 6 Ansonia mayor John C Mead was arrested by Chief of Police Steve O'Donnell amid a Sunday exhibition between the St. Louis Nationals and Ansonia. Police say the game played at Ansonia Park violated Sabbath observance with 4,000 fans watching. Bond set at 200 with further actions by former mayor John W. Schhaukkar and others pending.
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Mother Rescues Children From Blaze Amid Jump
A mother saved her two children from a house fire as flames trapped them on the second floor. A fireman was injured during their escape, later treated at Bridgeport Hospital. The two other children and a neighbor were also treated for smoke exposure as investigators assess cause.
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Woman slain with alarm clock. husband held
In New York, Doraly Dumher, 34, was beaten to death with an alarm clock in apartment 19 at 112 West Fifty Fifth Street above Cate Francaise. Husband Leo Dumher was arrested at the Scarborough Hotel and charged with murder after he admitted shoving the clock and claimed she was not harmed. Police say a clotted chain on his clothing and head injuries support allegations of a brutal assault.
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Bridgeport Couple Trapped Under Car on Norwalk Road
A Bridgeport couple were pinned beneath a car on Norwalk Road near Jane Hill Road Meo and Mrs Traree Te Raymond escaped serious injury. Police and emergency responders stabilized the scene and transported the wounded to a local hospital.
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Admiral Sebree Dies in Coronado Home
Rear Admiral Uriel Sehree, USN retired, former commander of the Pacific Fleet, died at his Coronado home. The longtime naval officer, born in 1880, served during World War II and held various command positions before retirement. Funeral arrangements were pending, with tributes expected from naval colleagues and civic leaders.
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Engineer Reading Orders Fail Ten See Block Signal
Texas Flyer crashes into local scene, smashing six coaches and hurling two more down an embankment. Forty one bodies recovered with more buried under debris. One lone doctor works hour and a half among mangled victims scattered across the collision site.
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Engineer killed as train crash in Sulphur Springs tragedy
An engineer reading orders failed to see a danger signal, and Train No. 4 rear collided with a local train, killing engineer Glenn and many passengers. Forty-one bodies recovered. over a hundred injured sent to St. Louis hospitals. Officials expect more deaths from debris as crews work through the night.
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List of dead and injured in recent incident across multiple states
The report lists numerous identified dead including Jon Craft ton a U S soldier Oran May Ey Bynan Isabelle How and many others across Missouri Illinois and Texas among the injured are Henry Wilsen Levi Woodlock Hann and Bernice Campbell with several names and locations such as Festus De Soto Herculaneum Monterey Piedmont and Panama City.
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Bridgeport Jailbreaker Arrested After Elopement Plot
Joseph Janicki, linked to a Brideport marriage scam, allegedly fled with Miss Mirowicz and Miss Majowles after planning a sham wedding to steal $2586 in savings and $4350 from Miss Strugiak. He reportedly vanished toward New Jersey as authorities pursued charges of fraud and theft.
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New Bedford
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Sorrow at Saint Louis Union Station After Disaster
At Saint Louis Union Station victims of the Sylphue Springs disaster arrived with relief crews. Relatives and friends crowded the gates as emergency teams pulled survivors from wreckage. Trains No. 82 and 4 returned with casualties, fueling mourning across the crowd.
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