Commercial Age Now Beginning in Arctic Region Says Explorer
Vilhjalmur Stefansson visiting Toronto asserted that arctic exploration is over and commercial development will rise. He plans to devote his life to building a greater Canada, predicting in 500 years there will be less land in the north deemed worthless and more in the south valued for its warmth and suitability for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Toronto
Ang
Vilhjalmur Stefarsson
Canadas
Jess Jans
Bridgeport Boy Enters Legion Prize Contest
Joseph Giandonato of 97 High Street, Bridgeport, a high school senior, is the sole Bridgeport entrant in the American Legion national essay contest. The topic is How the American Legion can best serve the nation. Any high school boy may enter. cash prizes total 1,500 with a winner to be selected after the week of September 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Giandonato
Streat
Bridgeport
American Legion
American Legon
Hartford Ice Truck Crash Hospitalizes Teenager Victim Dies Likely
Hartford police report three injured after a horse driven ice truck overturned on Bethel street around 11 o clock. Charles Dunn, 18, of No 1 Arthur Place, was dying at Hartford Hospital from injuries. Barney Dunn, 17, and Benjamin Kroooniesoff, 11, suffered cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Charles Dunn
Arthur Place
Hartford Hospital
Bethel Street
Barney Dann
Benjamin Kroooniesoff
Sanford Street
Westport Fire Station to House Three Companies
Westport plans a new fire station beside the Y.M.C.A. on East Church Street to shelter Pioneer Hook and Ladder No. 1, Company Engine No. 2, and Vigilant Hose No. 3. Pioneer and Company accepted. Vigilants have not responded. Chief Dunnigan and First Selectman Wakeman invited the Vigilants to join. Work begins after Y.M.C.A. building completion. space now used for materials.
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Westport
Aug
East Church Street
Pioneer
Compo Engine Co
Vigilant Hose Co
Compa
First
Percy Ring
Mainstree
Boston
Putnam Hose Company
Norwalk
Calumet Park
F. P. Dunnigan
Patrick Eagan
John Eagan
Mol
Rose
Stemmed
Main Street
Saratoga Springs
N. Yseveral
Witon
Wilton A. C
Orem Field
Morningside Avenue
Siiman and Godfrey Company
Bridgenort
Prof Roger Grossman Pecx Dies in Washington D C
Dr Roger Grossman Pecx a McKinley school faculty member based in Washington D C died here after a brief illness followed by an operation He was 44 and had been spending vacation at his Hanover summer home in New Hampshire His death occurred Saturday night in Norwich New Hampshire
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Norwich
Roger Grossman Pecx
Washington, D. C
Mckinley School
Hanover
No More American Money for De Valera Bishop
London Aug 1 Bishop Turner of Buffalo says in a New Ireland interview that on his return to America he will not spare irregulars and that while De Valera was in America he was a friend he helped, he will not get another dollar of American money.
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London
Bishop Turner
Buffalo
New, Limrich
Ireland
America
Eamonn de Viviera
Episcopal Clergymen Receive Salary Increases Nationwide
New York reports a broad rise in Episcopal clergy salaries over the past years, with total increases of 1,418,009 in 1909 and 997,060 in 1921. The raises come under the church pension fund and reflect higher stipends for single and married clergy, often with rectories provided. The figures will be reviewed by the General Convention in Portland, Oregon, this September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Episcopal
Church
Episcopal General Convention
Portland
Oregon
Obituary notices for Sheehan Hayes and Payne in local area
Obituary notices detail funerals for Catherine CG Sheehan at St Augustine’s Church with burial at St Mary’s cemetery, and James Douglas with a funeral from 240 Lane Street and burial at Lakeview. Clarence A Hayes, linked to the fish business, dies in Westfield with services planned at Henry E. Bishop’s mortuary and Mountain Cemetery. George Bayne of Trumbull and Hawley Payne of Trumbull noted, with services and burials in local cemeteries.
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Catherine CG. Sheehan
Tos
Catherine ’. Sheehan
Coleman Street
St. Augustine’s Church
Daniel &. Sheehan
George Onahue
Robert Bowen
Putnam
St. Mary's Cemete Pail
Paul O'Brien
J. Bnister
James Lyons
James Harries
James Douglas
Lane Street
Clan Campbell
Order of
Wisoa Lakeview Cemetery
Clarence A. Hayes
Clarenes A. Hayes
Waterstret
SF City
Westheld
Mas
Mr. Hayes
Jesse M. Hayes
Hayes Fish Company
Henry EB. Bishop
Fafield Avenue
Buriay
Mountain
Creve Cemeery
H Westfield
Jesse M. Haves
Sham K. Foote
Windsor
Ain
Charles G. Merelrows Bye
Verdila
Maxwell
74 Street
O'Giock
Newfield
Ibyard
Burr Payne
Bridgeport
Witow
Eleano
Hawley Payne
George Bayne
Trumbull
W. Ridgedetd
United Church Nearer Unity as Faith Conference Report
The World Conference on Faith and Order report says church union grows possible, with Washington meeting of delegates from many denominations to discuss creed, catechism, and a unified faith. It notes eager Eastern Orthodox cooperation and aims for closer fellowship across lines among Anglicans, Baptists, Lutherans, Presbyterians, and others. The record highlights a push toward a shared creed and possible reformulations of doctrinal statements.
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Chicago
Apr. C
Associated Press
Church Union
al Christendom
Commission On the World Conference On Faith and Order
General Convention
The
Episcopal Church
Portland
Ore
Washington
D. C
Geneva
GE Lois
Deen Wifermnees
Constantinople
Lynch and Mead Headed to Chicago for Bout Preparations
Bantamweight champion Joe Lynch and his large manager Ed Mead depart tomorrow afternoon for Chicago to settle camp. Mead cooperates with Dick Curley who manages Milky Dundee. A likely ten round clash may be staged soon between Lynch and Ta Moore in Memphis Tennessee.
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Joe Lynch
Eddie Mead
Chicago
Mead
Dick Curley
Pebe
Milky Dundee
Lynch
Ta Moore
Memphis
Tenn
Probary Judges Meet at Casey Beach Meeting
New Haven Aug 3 judges from across the state gather for a summer session at Casey Beach with Judge Marvin of the superior court as guest.
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New Waven
Casey Beach
Marvin
Superior Court
William A Mearns Seeks Court Release After Jail Time
William A Mearns a member of the Lewis Johnson banking firm petitioned the Supreme Court for release after more than three years in jail for contempt of court. He refused to turn over receivers for the International Sales Corp and was ordered imprisoned until he complies with the court. He claimed inability to provide the funds and to obey the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
William A. Mearns
Lewis Johnson & Co
Supreme Court
Cour
Ineational Sales Corporation
Bailey
Petison
Mearns
Dha
Children’s Story Hour Starts at South End Branch Library
The Story Tellers of the city launched a new program at Myrtle Avenue South End branch, featuring weekly story times for children of various ages. Librarian Mrs Donzelley and Miss Flog Lister oversee sessions with stories from library shelves and child participation, aiming to spark reading interest and possible dramatizations.
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South End
Myrtle Avenue
Mra Donzelley
Caroline Garlick
Soa
Summner
Arso
Chnterner
Mies Flog Lister
Sara Sherman Pryor
Librar
American glider ace top in Clermont Ferrand contest
Edmund Allen, an American aviation expert, outshone all rivals at the international experiments congress of matchless airplanes in Clermont Ferrand. He completed three flights to reach the summit of Mount Combesre, each lasting over a minute, with a 28 minute series showing the most consistent performance yet demonstrated.
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Clermont Ferrand
Aus
Edmund Allen
Araig
Allen
Mount Combesreene
Church Society Sued For Sick Benefit Of 300
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Aid Society is named defendant in a Common Pleas suit for 400 damages filed by the estate of Joseph Foglia. The suit alleges unpaid benefits from Sept 1820 to his death, with a 1,209 damages claim for a notes balance against Steve and Julia Serre of Bridgeport. The record also notes a low 74 percent 1920 domestic chambermaid count and mentions hyperbolic notes on chemical costs and vacuum sweepers.
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Aid Society
Common Pleas Court
Joseph Foglia
Foglia
Atnesssip
Dlatmant
Murder from Ambush A Lover Witnessed
A man named Iack Murray waited with a Winchester for Billy Wingo to appear. A girl acted to warn others as a shotgun fired from behind. The mule stumbled, collapsing in a tangle of legs and cuts after the shot rang out.
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Iack Murray
Billy Wingo
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Orbee
White House Coffee
Faust
Gorton
de Valera
Biand Mitchell
Campaign Department
United Church
England
Mee
Church Society
Sed Coulee
WMBL
Times Building
Hother
Nancy An
Sheri Billy Wingo
Golden Bar
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White Nuter
Taysprnch Lawyers
Heems
Bridgeport Post
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
W. K. Kellogg
Kellogg
Alan
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