Stocks Take Ble Tumble As Wave Of Selling Grows
New York stock market fell sharply as investors dumped high priced industrials and large cap issues. General Motors led the declines with a heavy block sale, DuPont and Cast In Pipe also fell, while many others followed in the broad retreat. Volume reached 2,151,700 shares as the market closed near session lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
CAP Hear
United States
Tmn
Woilang Bheh
Natal
General Motors
Apri
Fiat
Sual Dow
Etnenn
DuPont
United Fla
Steel Common
Hudtien sMofos Allied Cheaneal
Air Reduction
American Fapress
Foundation Company
Minister Seeks Free Golf Here
A report from Beardsley Park golf course notes complaints from various professionals seeking complimentary play. A southern clergy visitor argued it unjust to tax church members, but officials confirmed the rule applies uniformly to all groups, including the Board of Recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Recreation
Beardsley Park
Letergy
Lightning Claims Five in Clifton Mill Tragedy
In Uniontown Pennsylvania a bolt struck Clifton Mill, killing a man named McKinley and his five children. The mother died after birth of a baby born during the blaze. Neighbors reported McKinley, recovering from burns, entered the burning house three times to try to save his family, but all perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Tamty
Clifton Milla
Herr
Ward
Hare
Porivr
Kinley
McKinley
Ring
Building Permits Issued by City Building Board
Fifteen building permits approved yesterday with total value 21320 dollars. Projects include brick and frame garages, multiple family house alterations, dormers, frame porches, cement block additions, and rear exits across addresses on Park Avenue Anson Street North Avenue Queens Street Boston Avenue and other local streets. Named applicants include Alben W Marsh Annie Jesti of 114 Anson Street Morrs Gelber Meyer Zucker Louis Nichols Alex Kortesy Michael Koama Louise Conratilo Abe Scharmett Wotan Nechler William Walsh Ellen Walsh Lewis Gordon John Plaveau and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Building Commissioners the Agere
ayeMowe
Alben W. Marsh
Park Avenue
Annie Jie Tsel
Anson Street
Morr
Stolen Car Recovered on Housatonic Avenue
William Murphy reports his Conn registered car parked at 244 Congress Street was stolen from Housatonic Avenue near Brennan's Stone Works. He reported to police, parked again at 31505, and by 1120 the vehicle was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Murphy
Congress Street
Housatonic Avenue
Brennans Stone Works
Fly
Texas Men 65 and 70 Fatally Shoot Each Other
Two elderly Texans died within an hour after a rifle duel at Camp Spring, north of Sweetwater. J. D. Ware, 70, fired first, Reed, 65, returned fire, both near their homes. Reed had crop disputes with his tenant. Ware had lived in the county three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Sweetwater
Camp Spring
Here
J. D. Ware
Reed
Ware
Two More Appeals To Save Carbarn Slayers
In Boston Anglan AP three convicted murderers of James H W Ferneau Waltham carbarn watchman face electric chair this week. Counsel filed two major moves to gain stays and halt executions one in the Supreme Court seeking a writ of habeas corpus and another in Middlesex Superior Court Fast Cambridge seeking a new trial on insanity claims for John J Devereaux. Jurist Henry K Braley to hear petitions and consider a habeas corpus plea tomorrow. The group centers on Devereaux mental state after he admitted striking Ferneau while Heintz and McTughlin share the same fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Anglan
James HW. Ferneau
Walthan Carbarn
Supreme Court
John J. Devereaux
Middlesex Superior Court
Cambridge
Trin
Devereaux
Henry KK. Braley
Ferneaux
Edward J. Heintein
John J. McTiughlin
Distillery Plant Without Owner After Major Fire
Police cannot locate the owners of a large moonshine distillery hidden in a garage at 08 Thorne Street. The fire destroyed the garage and house where the plant operated, with two men named Michaels identified only by sight. Frank Cregle owns the building and cannot name the owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorne Street
Frank Cregle
Michaels
Man Slashed in Hip During Brawl
Smith, 53, of Park Avenue treated for stab wound, moved to St. Vincent's Hospital. He identified Thomas Downs, 61, of New Cana and Carter Avenue as participant. Police say stabbing occurred during a drunken brawl. Downs held on $500 bond for drunkenness and breach of peace. case adjourned to August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whales Smith
Park Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Thomas Downs
New Canaan
Carter Avenue
Down's Conditon
Downs
Smith
Swallows Rose Thorn Baby Nearly Strangles
Little Miss Marlon Smale aged one of 19 Suburban avenue was playing with a rose when a thorn lodged in her throat. Despite swallowing and crying, the thorn would not move. Dr. D S Rowe of the Emergency hospital was summoned to dislodge the thorn before serious consequences ensued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlon Smale
Suburban Avenue
D .S. Rowe
Deserter Nolan Sentenced at Fort Ethan Allen Release
Edward Nolan of Pawtucket pleaded guilty to larceny of four watches and money from Fort Ethan Allen. He received a 2 10 month prison term and, upon completion, will be turned over to the military for possible court martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albans
Edward Nolan
Pawtucket
Fort
Ethan Allen
Park Department to Maintain Library Grounds
The Park department will plant and maintain the grounds around the new public library and branches. The Library board requests the work, funds by the Library board, a cooperation between municipal departments. George M. Plames to confer with Orbindo F. Davis, Librarian, on methods. A new arc in aye law imposes a fine for disposing bottles on Seagide park beach after injuries from bottle fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Department
Library Board
George M. Plames
Orbindo F. Davis
Arcinaye
Seagide Park
Wilcox
Sinking Fund Wins French Acceptance
In Versailles on August 10 the French National Assembly approved a sinking fund with a sound constitutional basis amid tumultuous scenes. The measure, supported by Premier Poincare and the government, aims to amortize the floating debt and shield the fund from political change. Opponents led by Leon Blum warned a constitutional amendment may be unnecessary. the vote stood 671 to 144 after repeated suspensions and parliamentary disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
France
National Assembly
Chamber of Deputies
Renate
Mila
Polnecare
Assembly
Pelletier
Arts
Der
Bund
Leon Blum
Chamber
Senate
Sinking Fund Commission
Unti
Cumonunists
Faris Society
Millerand
M. Caillaux
Tenth District Club Discusses Republican Day Plans
In President Charles Gregory’s absence due to serious illness in Bridgeport hospital, vice president Wenzel Steigier presided over the Tenth District Republican club meeting. Plans for Republican Day were discussed and tickets were distributed to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gregory
Bridgeport
Wenzel Steigier
Kansas Thermometers Register 112 Degrees
West or northwest breezes were forecast to ease the heat sweeping southwest states. Four Kansas entries and one Oklahoma point reported temperatures of 100 or higher, with Santa Kansas reading 132, a 28 year high. The mercury topped 100 in Missouri and Texas, Kansas City’s 112 degrees the highest since 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Worth
Kansas
Okiacoma
Satna
Reading
Mercury
Missouri
Texas
Huge Model Farm at Ridgefield Inspected by 600
Ridgefield August 10 The 1 000 acre farm and estate of Colonel Louis D Conley was toured today by about 600 Farm Bureau leaders and guests from Outpost farm. They viewed the nursery kennels cattle barns and cattle operations then enjoyed a basket luncheon at Mayle Grove three miles from the main house. Senator Hiram Hingaim delivered a farm talk and demonstrations of home economics and alfalfa treatment were held at the grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegram
Ridgefield
Louis D. Conley
Fairfield County Farm Bureau
Ard
Outpost Farm
Mayle Grove
Hiram Hingiaim
the Grove
Conley
Red@ing Ridge
Three Arrested in Milford Cottage Raid
Milford police, acting on days of surveillance, arrested two Waterbury men and a fifteen year old girl at a Walnut beach cottage. Frank Capezio nineteen of Waterbury, Paul Varlese twenty one, and Adeline Berquizkas fifteen, were handed to Milford police for further inquiry. Investigators seek to determine if the girl and others were brought from Waterbury for immoral purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Walnut Beach
New Haven
Waterbury
Milford Poice
Frank Capezio
Baldwin Street
Paul Varlese
Chatfield Street
Adeline Berquizkas
North Leonard Street
Beac
MCMullen Leads Nebraska Primary In Early Returns
Nebrask a primary yields Governor McMullen ahead in Republican gubernatorial race after ten precincts with 400 votes to 226 for Fred Johnson and 62 for Robert Ross. Democratic side sees Chalet unopposed for governor. Byron, Harr and other independents also run. Some races reflect local Klan issues amid broad turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Nebra
Adam McMullen
Lea
Fred Johnson
Hastings
Robert Ross
Lexington
Chalet
Primary enrollment slack as voters register few names
Registrars report slow turnout in offering to register voters with only 54 names added. Many applicants are first-time voters. Friday marks last chance to join the primary lists with city hall hours extended daily until 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resgistrara
Politicians urge Coolidge move to halt Ware
Washington Aug 10 Republican leaders urge President Coolidge to intervene against Ware and Smith in key Senate races. They warn of a strong third party temptation in 1928 and potential chaos if elections remain unresolved. Pennsylvania and Illinois races shape the strategy amid cross party pressures and corporate influence concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sullivan
Washington
President Coolidge
Republican Party
Republican National Committee
Niinvis
Irennaylanki
Howe
Senate
Wfsmith
Tiiveis
Ware
Li Follette
Congress
Smith
Cimax
Coolidge
Asaume
Pennsylvania
Coolidyn
Treasury
Mellon
Varo
William J3. Wilson
Woodrow Wiles
Glifford Pinchot
Pinchot
Finchot
Insuifo
Insull
Tilinoia
Tiinois
Samuel Insull
Frank Smith
George Brennan
Inllinois
Financial Center of America
Wall Street Journal
Chicago
Publc
Wall Street
Stockholders urged to lead clean up in Insull case
Street Journal hints that stockholders in Insull controlled public utilities might spearhead reform, while the National Republican Party shows no official action. It notes Senator Butler privately deplores Pennsylvania and Illinois events, and that he filed for renomination with a certificate claiming signatures were obtained at no cost.
Trumbull Unhurt as Bridgeport Man Strikes Car
Governor John H. Trumbull and Edward L. Kelly were shaken when a car driven by Charles P. Barton of Bridgeport sideswiped their vehicle returning from a Republican district banquet in Darien. Barton, 37, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. a medical exam found him unfit to drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darien
John H. Trumbull
Edward L. Kelly
Charles P. Barton
Thirtyseven
Duxuay Court
Barton
Kellys Home
West Morgan Avenue
Kelly
Harry Leavitt
Port Road
Fairfield
Westrart
William Silk
W. H. Donaldson
Fifth Republicans Declare for Hull in District Meeting
The Fifth Republicans voted to back Hull amid endorsements while a speaker pledged to serve duties to the best of his ability if elected. The meeting admitted ten new members and announced a fall carnival and the club house deed would be handed to the building committee within two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Behrens
Poisoned Family Improves After Mushroom Ingestion
The Gulick family, Anna and her four children, were poisoned after eating toadstools at a picnic. They were rushed to the Emergency hospital, with Olga the most affected and the mother least. All are improving. some may be discharged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gulick
Kossuth Street
Anna
Olga
Mabel
Stephen
Brdigepart
Death by Own Action Frustrated by Son in Springfield
Mrs. Alice McNally, 30, is hospitalized after taking poison in an attempt to have her 11 year old son Harle share the dose. The boy fled, then returned to find his mother unconscious. He alerted a neighbor and police. The act followed fruitless job hunting as she tried to kill herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Alice McNally
Harle
Three Who Refuse to Talk in Gaming Probe Are Jailed
In Saratoga Springs Justice Betjeman jailed three witnesses who refused to testify after subpoenas. Mayor Clarence H. Knapp appeared and testified he had visited dining rooms but saw no gambling. Police chief Sullivan asserted officers found no gambling at listed locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballston Spa
XN. Y
Christopher J. Betjeman
Saratoga Springs
Uned
Saratoga
Clarence H. Knapp
Kopp
Fuley
Arrowhead
the Brook
Justice Hefferman
James L. Sullivan
Brophy's
Riley's
Byrnes
Philadelphia Street
John M. Hutchen
Brophys
Mayor Walker to Attend Pitth District Dinner August 29
James Walker mayor of New York will attend the Pitth District Democratic dinner in this city on August 29. The event at the Farm will feature a large program and reception for the mayor of the world’s largest city. Walker plans to arrive before the banquet at 3 o'clock after possible Saratoga Springs visits, joined by notable New York Democrats and Assistant District Attorney George F. Mara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walker
New York
Democratic Dunamier
Walker
George FE. Mara
Cit
Saratoga Springs
Formally Approve New Bridge Plans Near Yellow Mill
Bridge commission met yesterday in Mayor Behrens office and formally approved plans for the Yellow Mill bridge to replace the old structure. Engineer ordered to prepare complete plans by October 10. Bridge contract to be awarded November 1. Stratford avenue widening from East Main to the harbor was approved and will be presented to the Common Council in September with a likely public hearing set for September 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Commission
F. W. Behrens
Une
Stratford Avenue
East Main Street
Harbor
Common Council
Birthday of Chapman Passes in Hartford
Gerald Chapman known as the super bandit would have been thirty nine today but the state declared his life forfeited for the murder of Policeman James Skelly of New Britain. The death date place of burial and birth city New York comprise the life summary filed at the registrar at Wethersfield with occupation and parent details listed as unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Gerald Chapman
Wethersfield
James Skelly
New Briain
New York City
Chapman
Registrar of al Statistics
Odd Fellows to Hear Visitations Plans and Reports
Philadelphia based Odd Fellows outline visitation preparations for the Oxford lodge and report to Adelphian lodge on Broad Street. A visiting lodge team will perform all three degrees at the Pyramid mosque on November 13. A committee reports on Adelphian Guards outing and field day at Robinson's farm in Trumbull in the second week of September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Lodge
Odd Fellows of
Philadelphia
Adelphian Lodge
Broad Street
Pyramid Mosque
Adelphian Guards
Robinson's Farm
Trumbull
British King and Queen See American Actress in Easy Virtue
London Aug 10 King George and Queen Mary attended the Duke of York Theatre to see American actress Jane Cowl in Easy Virtue, paying another compliment amid a busy royal schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
King George
Queen Mary
Jane Cowl
Duke of York
IOAN TO BERLIN WORKS BERLIN
Dillon Read and company have concluded arrangements for 2 3000600 low n to the Berlin Electrical Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioan
Berlin
Dillon Read and Company
Water supply debate over Greenwich dam and Mianus river
Testimony before the Public Utilities Commission centers on whether the New Haven railroad’s planned dam at Com Cob would threaten Greenwich’s water supply. Railroad and water company officials clash over filings, rights, and the potential to store and use Mianus river waters for power and domestic needs, with officials arguing the project would not reduce household supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhey
New York State
Greenwich
Lounsbury
New Haven
Com Cob
Public Utilities Commission
Water Company
Reilroad
Secretary of State
Mianus River
Moock
Spock
Tidewater
Mianus
Port Road
Miama
Greenwich Water Company
New York
Cos Cob
Divorce Granted to Mrs Garland and the Past
A historic divorce case reveals Mrs Garland granted legal separation amid a tangle of affection and family ties. The groom, around 27, hinted at past fortunes and controversial philanthropy, including Sacco Vanzetti fund donations and a disputed “love farm” scheme with Doris Benson and Alice Edger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacco Vanzetti
Copes
Bimba
Doris Benson
Alice Edger
Lillian Conrad
Sweden and Austria sign arbitration pact
Stockholm Aug 10 A P Sweden and Austria have concluded an unlimited arbitration treaty, part of a Swedish effort to sign similar pacts with European neighbors. The accord follows earlier pacts with Norway Finland Denmark Poland Belgium Czecho Slovakia and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Austria
Goernment
Europe
Norway
Finland
Poland
Belgium
Czecho-Slovak
Germany
Also Mentioned on This Page
Murphy
Stoll
SFA Per
Deveraux
Poincare
Tenth District Club
Wmullen
Nebraska
Walt
Hull
I Gaming Probe
Justice
Mayor Walker
Mrs. Garland
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!