Survey forecasts Garson of brisk business in fall
A Journal of Commerce telegraphic survey shows leading dry goods merchants predicting brisk fall sales. Merchants expect improved fundamentals, though cautious about stocking and long-term contracts. Southern merchandising leaders report unusually bright conditions for the next nine months. If half the current demand is realized, the season could beat last year.
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Garson
Brisk Business
New York
The
Journal of Commerce
Trig
Retail food prices rise in June July across cities
Washington Aug 6 Retail food prices in fifteen of fourteen representative U. S. cities increased from June 15 to July per the Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics. Increases ranged from less than one half to four percent with cities including Tallow Manchester Portland Bridgeport N Haven Chicago Drive and Milwaukee seeing gains. Decreases occurred in Philadelphia Richmond Cincinnati Detroit and Kansas with about two percent or less. Watermelons traced back to Africa.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Bar of Labor
Manchester
Portland
Bridgeport
N Haven
Chicago
Drive' WoTever
Milwaukee
Atlanta
Baltimore
Columbus
Houston
Jacksonville
Saline City
Pittsbarsh
Pansdelphia
Richmond
Cincinnati
Detroit
Kansas
Little Rock New Fork
Washington, D. C
Wet and dry fight ahead in Ohio primary election
In Ohio the primary race centers on the wet and dry issue. Clergy urged support for candidates endorsed by the anti-saloon league while campaign literature attacked the league and its rivals. The league backs Carmi Thompson of Cleveland as the dry favorite for governor with other GOP hopefulsArthur H. Das Rupert R. Beetham and Daniel W. Williams named. Secretary of State Smith also drew church support.
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Columbus
Ohio
Associated Press
Anti-Saloon League
Carmin
Thompson
Cleveland
Gubes Hatoria
Arthur H. Das
Rupert R. Beetham
Daniel W. Williams
Jacksen
Anti Saloon League
Tim
Smith
National troops occupy many Irish towns
National troops have occupied Maldally Limerick Junction Kilfeen Kilmace and Listowel, with strong public enthusiasm reported. The official announcement notes troops moving through these towns and areas, marking a widespread presence amid the current security actions.
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National
Aug
Maldally
Limerick Junction
Kifiity
Kilmace
Listowel Saturda
Earrings in Vogue Offer Fashionable Face Framing
An era of earrings shifts from mere adornment to essential fashion jewelry. The piece outlines styles from long dangling pendants to hoop rings, notes color trends like red black and green, and emphasizes matching with face shape while showcasing varied materials from cheap fakes to diamonds and coral carvings.
CLAIMS DAUGHTERS ARE CHAMPION SWIMMERS
Willimantic August 6 Henry Mathieu seeks the twins Claire and Jeuhel Mathieu who he says can beat his ten year old daughters at swimming and would allow handicaps. The twins also perform diving with ties, fancy diving, dancing, singing and instruments. They began five years ago and use the single crawl. They recently swam three miles at Lake Womgombang in 90 minutes and plan to try again to beat the time by ten minutes. Mathieu cites a "system" as key to their skill and notes the girls drink milk and avoid coffee or tea with nightly mother massages.
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Willimantic
Henry Mathieu
Eig
Mathieu
Claire
Jeuhel
Lake Womgombangi
Mathie
Two Men Held in Troy on Kidnaping Charge
Tony Mancini twenty years old and Sam Contadino thirty three, both arrested in Utica on kidnapping charges linked to Mrs Bale vatore Ivarone case. Utica police announced arrests as detectives from New York prepare to transport the men to New York City for further proceedings.
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Troy
New York
Balevatore Ivarone
Anthony
Utica
N. W
Tony Mancini
New Britain Man Badly Hurt In Crash
New Britain Australia reports motor truck collision with a four wagon on Queen Street leaving Frad Wright of Plainville in serious condition with possible broken spine. Two others injured. a horse died instantly. Edward Wieke driver suffered scalp lacerations. Harry Rahenhalze, nine, aboard the truck, fractured left arm. Police note Wright’s vehicle had no lights.
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New Britain
Aus
Accuse Husband of Fracturing Wife's Skull
Mrs Mary Kraus fled from 107 Sylvan avenue pursued by her husband last night. It is alleged he picked up a stone and buried it at her head causing a probable skull fracture. She was examined at Emergency Hospital by Dr Margous then refused observation. Kraus was arrested on a charge of assault and held on $400 bond.
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Mary Kraus
Sylvan Avenue
A. B
Kraug
Finger Amputation From Door Pin at Bridgeport Company
Patrick Brophy a 32 year old collector from 431 William Street suffered the loss of his right middle finger when a door of a safe at the Connecticut company offices in South Norwalk closed on him. He was treated at Emergency hospital by Dr. A B Margolis and later discharged.
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Patrick Brophy
William Street
Connecticut Company
South Norwalk
Brophy
Bridgeport
A. B. Margolis
Mag
Germans Fear French Seizure Threats Halt Ship Calls
Germans fear France may seize German ships in retaliation over reparations. German crews abroad are ordered to return to home ports and avoid French ports to prevent further conflicts. Ivory Coast food supply cited as a concern in French West Africa.
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Lisbon
Brasil
Seiaice
France
Germany
Ivory Coast
French West Africa
Pequonock Club Water Carnival Opens Tonight
The Pequonnock Yacht Club hosts the eighth annual Sal Air carnival with moonlight dancing, sailing trips to Bridgeport lighthouse, and a dance on the top floor. Commodore George Gunther leads the committee. boats from the American Power Boat Association may race on Aug 13 from New Haven to Port Jefferson. Paris writer Pierre Loti is seriously ill.
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Pequonnock Yacht Club
Bridgeport Lighthouse
Commodore George Gunther
Harry I. Hamilton
Francie Mouncey
William H. Brown
Herbert Haviland
Harry Benedict
John Porter
William Mouncey
James Anthony
Whitlamh
Vriend
Commodore de Barbara
Heathe Salome
Thomas J. Falls
L. Harris Racke
Tre Loyola
K. Wilcox
New Rochelle Yacht Club
H. M. Cooper
Long Island
James T. Paterson
Jef. Milferd
Francis Reeves
Waterbury
Paris
Auk
Pierre Loti
Seaside Park fielder injured by wire while chasing foul ball
George Cahmaldai, a Lenox infielder from Linden Avenue, was chasing a foul ball at No 4 diamond when he ran into a wire on the fence at Seaside park yesterday afternoon. He suffered a throat laceration but was not seriously hurt and later received treatment at Emergency Hospital by Dr E J Susslin.
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George Cahmaldai
Linden Avenue
Hendrick Runs as Independent Republican for New York Senate
New York Aug 6 Frank Hendrick a lawyer announced his candidacy for United States Senator opposing incumbent William M Calder. Hendrick seeks the Republican nomination as an Independent Republican after a prior defeat for General Sessions judge.
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New York
Frank Hendrick
United States
William M. Calder
Hendrick T
West
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