Mexican finances shamp as boycott remains in effect
Mexico City August 9 CAPD reports sharp stamp in Mexican money market as silver value falls while some fondstaffs rise. Bankers deny alarm and note no cause for panic though rumors persist. Govt may back new form of paper money to support debt payments. silver prices and exchange rates react amid rising food costs and gold payments for imports.
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Mexico City
Bankera
Anon
Tordongo
Siapyty
Chambers of Commerce United
Banco de Mexico
Pape
Suld
Power claims Kitchener body found near Norway
Writer Power cites Admiralty uncertainty while insisting a body found in Norway could be Lord Kitchener. Sir George Arthur and other officials express open minds as Power forecasts arrival in England and notification to family and government contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kntchener
Sirreurge
Frank Power
Howey Jr
Stanley Ballwin
Inner tube coating coats tires with Seal-A-Tire
A Rockford inventor L V Newman perfects Seal-A-Tire a coating that supposedly seals all leaks and lets tires driven full of nails stay aired. He seeks agents nationwide offering a free treatment to advertise and invites contact at 2243 Winnebago Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Newman
N. Winnebago St. Rockford
Newman
Ady
Modern girl wears little clothing to hang jewelry
William R. Cooper of Minneapolis told National Wholesale Jewelry Association in Philadelphia that modern women wear few clothes, exposing jewelry and adopting items like jeweled garter buckles and lingerie sets for display to men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William R. Cooper
Minneapolis
Naonal Wholesale Jewelry Association
Cooper
German Editorial Scorns Clemenceau Appeal To Hoover
Berlin papers mock former French premier Clemenceau for urging President Coolidge to consider war debts on a commercial basis. They mock his motives while noting the impact on public opinion and the ongoing German view of Allied debt and disarmament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Clemenceau
France
Cooidge
United States
Europe
Vorsische Zeltun
M. Clemenceau
Nyone
M. Clemenceae
Sixteen teachers quit and plan soon to marry
The Berkshire school board accepted resignations from sixteen teachers at Warren Harding High and Central High. Leave of absence granted to Mary Cornwall and Mation W. Green. Newly appointed staff include Ethel Odgers as special class teacher at $1900. Financial report shows July expenses of $22,819.62 and cafeteria balances at Warren Harding, Central, and Congress High schools with no liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netteringy
Warren Harding High
Choel
Mesa Mary Cornwall
Lincoln School
Mation W. Green
Coatin
Central High School
Heatne
HK Health
Mirees Bidtnl Rebok
Summer Street
Mary Pistey
Miss Odgers
Norwich
Conn
Board of Education
High Schcels
Central
Ingress High
Treasury
Warren Harding High School
Central and
Congress High Schools
Girl Arrested on Delinquency Charge in City
Sarah Goodman, 20, of 108 Garfield Avenue was arrested yesterday by the Bureau of Investigation and charged with being incorrigible. She was taken into custody at the request of her parents who have been unable to curb her conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Goodman
Garfield Avenue
Bie
Bureau of Investigation
Polish Falcons Hold Outing and Beauty Contest
About 2000 attended the Polish Falcon Nest outings at Pleasure Beach with afternoon games and dance hall events. Frances Skowron won the beauty contest to represent Connecticut in Atlantic City, receiving a silver cup from Theodore Stuski. The program included dances, gymnast displays, and a Polish national dance finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasure Beach
At & P.m
Reginald Galupeau
Bridgeport
A. J. Merritt
J. A. Heavey
Park City
Frances Skowron
Connecticut
Atlantic City
Misa Frances Skowron
Garden Street
Cram Valve Company
Frances Sowsineki
Camptown Road
Derby
Tose Ballanck
American Fabrics Company
Theodore Stnski
Sophia Zeysk
Jennie Adaszewska
Rose Nalewnik
Alfreda Agonis
Katherine Lesnech
Falcona
Sesyy
Gabriel Kagpryski
New Haven
Rammel Nisiouki
RB. Nufewn
Adolf Tyrewics
Lubzinish
Fireworks Blast Levels Shops and Homes in North Bergen
A blast at a fireworks shack in North Bergen near Main Street caused severe destruction and damaged nearby houses. Fire followed the explosion, with several injuries reported, but authorities could not confirm the cause. Estimated damage reached $30,000 as fires burned and smaller blasts continued from stored fireworks.
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Rhode Island
Manuel Paches
Stanzione
Henry Sylvia
Elizabeth
Laer
Frank Abate
Herman Hedrick
John Balzani
North Bergen
N. J
International Fireworks Company
Main Street
New Durham
Tlix
Escaped Leopard Still at Large Near Red Bank Farm
A leopard escaped and evaded search efforts three miles north west of Red Bank. Hunters and 40 men tracked it after a call from Dob Campbell claiming the animal took a rooster from his swamp farm. Campbell and his farm could not be located, and authorities traced no solid lead. Detective Wes Hanstead investigated the case.
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Norton
Red Bank
Dob Campbell
Bob Campbell
Ramorg
Ate Taupe
Wes Han S Mustue
Janome Cuulle Te
Moscow Calm Amid Rumors Of Soviet Upheaval
Moscow appears peaceful and orderly despite reports of Stalin’s murder Trotsky exile and mutinies. An AP inspection finds Stalin directing state from the Kremlin while army morale and welfare are emphasized. Moscow described as quiet, with a foreign visitor view of safety and routine.
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Moscow
M. Stalin
Communist Party
Leon Trotsky
Grozory
Ava
Associated Preas
Russia
Kremlin
Protsky
Main Street
Eleven Swept to Fate in Lake Death at Erie Shore
In a freak drowning tragedy on Lake Erie between Brant and Sand beaches eleven bathers were dragged to deep water by an undertow and a former outlet channel. Seven bodies have been recovered including Elmer Henry and Yvette Henry, with several others still missing. Brant town authorities faced criticism for not marking the danger spot.
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Lake
Buffalo
Brant Beach
Sand Beach
Lake Erie
Brant
Perl
Sundar
Ato
Hound
Elmer Henry
Kenmore
Henry Carstens
Farnham
Jenna Lange
Silver Creek
Ghana Bronson
Gladys Brongn
Wilda Timmerman
Eva Wasmer
Yvette Henry
John Augustine
Anna Hartmann
Howard Timmerman
Farcham
Runaway Wagon Officer Injured In Air Aviation Charge
An arresting incident unfolds as a runaway wagon endangers Officer O'Brien who is dragged and slammed against a wagon. He is hospitalized in fair condition, while William P. MacCracken Jr of Chicago is named assistant secretary of commerce in charge of aviation by President Coolidge. MacCracken, a lawyer and aviation advocate, previously served as a WWI flying instructor and holds leadership roles in several aviation and legal groups.
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Maccracken
O'Brien
O’brien
Paul Smiths
N. Y
Wiliam P. MacCracken, Jr
Chicago
Commerce
Ucolldge
American Bar Association
National Aeronautic Association
National Air Transport Company
Alienist to test Bearse's sanity in murder case
Springfield dispatch reports Richard C. Bearse, accused of killing his mother Mrs Jutta Bearse, will be examined by alienists before today's District Court hearing. Judge Hendy announced Dr. John A. Houston of Northampton and an unnamed colleague will assess Bearse at Bridgewater for 30 days observation to decide on permanent commitment or return for trial. Bearse remains in the county jail with observers noting a lack of realization of his offense. Mrs Bearse's funeral was held yesterday.
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Springfield
Mass
Richard C. Kearse
Jutta
Bearse
Wregd A. Bearse
Northampton
Hendy
Dr. Houston
New England
Cromwell Bank President Dies Aboard Vessel
Cromwell banker Coe, seventy five, president of the Dime Ravings Bank of Cromwell, Conn., died suddenly today aboard the passenger ship Octor Ara while on a business trip. A heart attack caused his death. The body was taken to Middletown, Conn., for funeral services to be held.
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Dulutit
Minn
API Baward
Coe
Dime Ravings Bank of
Cromwell
Venn
Sisamenty
Mer
Middletown
Conn
Simpson expects new hall break in Whirler Halil death case
Somerville New Jersey August 9 state senator Alexander Simpson leading revived probe into the 1922 death of Rev Howard Whirler Halil and his secretary Mrs Eleanor Mills An apparent breakthrough was promised after a five hour session that included examination of James Mills husband of the woman and 13 other witnesses Major Mark Imberling head of the state police spoke of two so called good breaks in the day but did not disclose sources
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
N. J
Alexander Simpson
Howard Whirler Halil
Eleanor Mills
Simpson
James Mills
Vlan Woomnan
Mille
Mark O. Nimberinging
Senator Simpson
Mills
Imberling
Sheik Surrenders in Damascus War as Refugees Grow
Seria Rue Monisi a leading Sheik of the Druse tribe surrenders to General Andrea per French headquarters. The fighting center around Damascus shows 15 000 refugees in city care. French forces claim control of villages outside Damascus as relief committees work to aid the displaced.
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Beinat
Seria
Rue Monisi
Andrea
Danases
Amateur wrestlers at Walnut Beach Thursday show
An amateur wrestling event is set for Walnut Beach Thursday evening per BAT Ashworth Milford Swimming Association matchmaker. Four fifteen minute bouts feature Lois Burte, former Connecticut Middleweight champion, against an unnamed opponent plus other matchups including Stan Saayer, Dydaly Chieleas, Viparia, Stretford Pre, Reoddey, Pay Reagey and Nelson from Bridgeport.
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Walnut Beach
Bat Ashworth
Milford Swimming Association
Lois Burte
Connecticut
Stan Saayer Sous
Dydaly Chieleas
Viparia
Stretford
Reoddey
Aicky
Car Stolen Near Broad and South Avenues
A theft report describes a car stolen Monday night near Broad Street and South Avenue. Louis Bikey of Tol Broad Avenue placed his parked vehicle at the scene, and the break in occurred around 7 o clock the following morning before discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bikey
Broad Atveet
Broad
Texas Primary Round Bets Ferguson Moody Runoff
In Texas the run off for the Democratic governor nomination pits Governor Miriam A Ferguson against Attorney General Dan Moody. The State Executive Committee certified their names for the August 28 run off after rejecting a petition to disqualify Moody amid alleged campaign contributions irregularities. Moody denounced the petition as fake.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
Dan Moody
Moody
Democratic State Executive Committee
Secretary of State
Ferguson
Arthur Edison
Mmittee
Steatly
Fergusone
Red River
Rio Grande
Lee Satterwake
Dirigible Los Angeles Seen by Shore Residents
Shore residents report sighting the navy airship Los Angeles passing over the sound near the Long Island shore on its way to Lakehurst New Jersey from New England. The craft crossed Bridgeport vicinity shortly before 7 pm and was too far away for engine sound.
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Los Angeles
Long Island
Lakehurst
N. J
New England
Bridgeport
Moffett
Iavi
William 4. Moffett
Naval Aeronautics
Wong Taland
Montauk Point
Amagransett Station
New London
Conn
Finwaviers
Ralph Johnson Held as Drunken Driver
Ralph Johnson thirty one of 1066 North Avenue, former owner of the Ralston cafe, was arrested on a charge of operating a car while under the influence. Officer Hush Kiernan made the arrest at Park and Fairfield Avenue as the alleged drunken driver became intoxicated.
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Ralph Jonnann
North Avenue
Ralston Cafe
Quer
Funi Motorcvere
Kiernan
Park and Fairfield Cayenues
Funeral Held for Boy Who Strangled in Morwalk
The funeral of Robert Matert, three years old, of Goldseat Place, who died Sunday by strangulation after swallowing seven small nails was held this afternoon at the chapel. Local officials were present. the case is under investigation.
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Morwalk
Ang
Robert Matert
Goldseet Place
Oawelogg Fane
Boas
Os Maul Ts Bomelely
Island of Death at Corfu Faces Submersion Risk
The famed Island of Death, linked to Odysseus and Poseidon and known as Panlikonese, Panse Island, is sinking with rising seas. Archbishop of Corfu seeks funds to protect the rocky site, a magnet for tourists and art lovers who know Roeckin’s painting The Island of Death.
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Corfu
Greece
Odyssus
Posiedon
Roeckin
Governor Faces Salary Debate and Bond Plans
The governor argues salary is too small while backing large bond issues. He defends public service, cites family ties and education in the state, and emphasizes duty over party politics. He asserts state governance should be autonomous from Washington and praises Senator Hiram Bingham for success in Congress.
Three Drownings Reported in Maine Waters
In Lewiston Maine within an hour three children died by drowning. Twelve year old Lauriat Demers and his cousin Reginald Philippon fourteen drowned after attempting to reach a raft in Names Pond. Eleven year old Leo Sevigny died while bathing in the Androscoggin River.
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Lewiston
Lauriat Demers
Ne Names Pond
Reginald Philippon
Leo Sevigny
Androscoggia
Senator Stanfield hints at probe of Oregon primary
Senator Robert N. Stanfield suggested a possible investigation into wrongful or illegal acts in the recent Oregon GOP primary, where he was defeated by Frederick Streitner for the Republican Senate nomination amid reports from Washington yard.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
Robert N. Stanfield
Washinet Yard
Frederick Sietner
Ornate suspenders spark London fashion fad
August report from Bond Street highlights a new fashion trend with etched or woven designs on shoulder straps. Mentions hunting scenes, harvest heads, Avon cricket, and movie motifs as popular motifs among wearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bond Street
Daily Ambulance Call Log for Frederick Bell and Others
Fragmented record lists ambulance calls at 900 pm for Frederick Bell at 87 Readsell Street and 2300 am for Charles Wasiland at 1118 Barnum Avenue. Several entries mention treated injuries and transports to Bridgeport Hospital, with notes on names and addresses, plus scattered medical details and aversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Bell
Readsell Street
Uhorea
Bridgeport Hospital
Charles Wasiland
Barnum Avenue
Atentil Case
Ailetde Bame
Norwalk Slayer Still At Large In Murder Case
Antonin Padula of Moreartiio Place is charged with the murder of Genaro Clementi on Lexington Avenue. Police seek a pistol and knife used in the affray and describe Padula’s flight after a fatal debt dispute. An autopsy by Dr. William W. Tracey will be reviewed at the upcoming inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Antonin Padula
Moreartiio Place
Genaro Clementi
Kossuth Street
Lexington Avenue
Vio Barrella
Frederick H. Garing
South
Wilam W. Tracey
Clement
Clementi
Isleged
Padula
Harrella
Mr. Barrella
R Barrella
Behrens Car Crashes Through Fence onto Main Street Lawn
Early Sunday a car operated by F William Behrens, son of the mayor, crashed through a fence and onto the lawn of Mrs Patrick McGee at 3248 Main Street near Beechmont Avenue. No injuries reported though the vehicle was badly damaged.
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F. William Behrens
Patrick McGee
Main Street
Beechmont Avenue
Hous
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