Water and rail news mix with local crimes and politics
A late 1919 style news digest notes river water use limits near the Minnesota river, a railroad project 20 years old, and local enforcement actions. It mentions a drunken robbery suspect, a shock incident from an electrical event, and police outings at Pleasure Beach. Fairfield County items cover a shore frontage suit and a county assessor's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. King
Vsune
New York
Alvo Isridgeport
Lalwaseta
Minnus River
Pleasure Beach
New Huge Bombing Plane Christened for Service
The Cyclops, a United States Army bomber, was christened today at Huss-Darland in Bristol near Philadelphia. Claimed to be the largest bomber, it features a secret V-type engine and top and bottom machine guns. The War Department has withheld many specifications, citing security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States Army Service
Toiay
Huss-Darland Company
Pristol
War Department
Lightning Burns Wallingford Pair
A severe electrical storm hit Wallingford on Aug. 11 shortly before 3 o clock, injuring two people, flooding cellars and streets, disrupting telephone and power service, and delaying traffic for about half an hour. Mr Kane and Mrs Kane were in their home. Mrs Kane sustained facial and neck injuries with numbness. Mr Kane recovered consciousness soon after. A bolt also struck a garage and a factory smokestack owned by Thomas Thompson, causing minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
M Joho Kane
Mr. Kane
Boliwalan
Thomes Thompson
Andrews Returns Says Liquor Flow Certain in Smuggling War
General Lincoln C Andrews head of prohibition enforcement returned from France with confidence about new UK US agreements to curb smuggling from British possessions He plans to set up Washington machinery for information exchange and ensure both sides observe laws Public reaction claimed rumors of ruthless tactics against industrial alcohol were propaganda
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New York
Lincoln C. Andrews
Prohibition Enforcement Division
The
Treasury
France
Andrews
Washington
London
England
Missing Slayer Fails to Return in Norwalk Case
Norwalk police continued a search for Antonio Padula after he allegedly shot laborer Genaro Clementi, 30, in front of 47 Lexington Avenue last Sunday night. Relatives who supposedly would surrender Padula failed to appear by midnight. An inquest held after witnesses testified that Clementi did not hold a knife. Deputy Coroner Stevenson reserved his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Antonio Padula
Genaro Clementi
Lexington” Avenue
Davis Place
Geniro Clementi
Lexington Aveue
Clementis
H. ©. Stevenson
Pridgeport
Paula
Wan
Clementi
Jerry Barella
Padula
Court money in Darien town fining year report
Darien town court for the year ending July 6 1926 shows total fines collected 15946.45 with rent to town and state motor vehicle department. Net income after expenses stands at 6869.88 including salaries for the town prosecutor and others. Spetke recommends salary increases for the officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darin
Darien
Max Spetke
State Aletar Vehicle Department
Lightning Strikes Near Home Injuring Woman
Mrs Antonietta Leenati of 201 Tremball Avenue was treated for shock after a lightning strike near her home in Plainville. The incident occurred as she bent over a kite, causing a brief, intense electrical event that frightened her and sparked hospital treatment. her condition was reported improving by night.
Bears Seek New Catcher To Replace Slug Macklin
Bears plan to release Reuben Slug Macklin and obtain a catcher via manager Stapleton’s search while New Haven loaned Macklin to Bridgeport. Torphy is released after a failed Hartford trade. RI McCarren arrives from Rochester to bolster the infield as Shay moves to utility role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bears
Macklin
Stapleton Dickering
Alex Schauffel
Red” Torphy
Hartford
Reuben
Bridge Part
Tapleton
Brtanleton
Waterburr Clini
Alex Schautty
New Haven
George Wells
Stapleton
Torphy
Walter “Red Torphy
Hears
Anoth
Senators Regret World Court Vote Twenty Years Ago
Nampa Idaho Aug 11 AP Senator Borah says if a Senate vote were held today it would reverse its decision and refuse ratification of the World Court. He notes the court’s role in advising the League of Nations and warns against U.S. participation in European political controversies. Separately Boise reports that decades ago a dam project on the Mianus River at Greenwich for water diversion to Cos Cob power house faced injunctions, with costs cited for dam completion and pipeline, and real estate purchases by the New Haven company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Nampa
Idaho
United States
World Court
Senate i
William &. Borah
League of Nations
Europe
Senate
Mianus
Cos Cobb
New Haven Railroad
John W. Banks
Superior Court
Greenwich Water Company
Connecticut
New York State
Cos Cob
New Haven Company
Minnus River
Fairfield Assessor Dies After Shock in Home
Wallace M Bulkley longtime Fairfield assessor died at his home after a shock on Sunday He was 68 69 years old and had faced grief after his wife died last spring He served 18 years as deputy sheriff and once ran a livery stable before moving into real estate The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 30 pm at the family home with Rev Allen B Beeman officiating Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery Fairfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace M. Bulkley
Fairfild
Fairfield
Hoe
Fairfield Line
Westport
Bulksey
Healen Wis
Allen B. Beeman
St. Paul's Church
Oaklawn Cemetery
Bairfield
Coolidge Extends Greetings on German Republic Birthday
President Coolidge sends congratulations to President von Hindenburg on the seventh anniversary of the German republic. The message extends on behalf of the U S government and the American people, wishing prosperity for Germany and lasting friendship between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
van Hindenburg
Germany
German Republic
Republi
United States
Boy chained daily flees when freed in Newark
Eight year old Salvatore Mosretti, chained daily for months with a neck chain at a local hoobhlack stand, was freed today after his parents reported the imprisonment to police. Authorities search for the boy as they investigate the case of confinement and abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Salvatore Mosretti
Laled Tl
Kare
Wa Cid
Neteh Bar
Antewhi
Bspri Vitel
Budget maximum set by Coolidge at 2.27 billion dollars
President Coolidge announced a maximum government expenditure of 2.27 billion dollars for the 1928 fiscal year after a White House meeting with Budget Director Brigadier General Land. The figure, down 99 million from preliminary departmental estimates, reflects higher fixed charges and a diminishing surplus outlook. General Lord will relay the decision to departments, who must submit final estimates by September 16.
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Cheminte
Institute of Policies
le Told
Auing
Ratate
Treaident
Brillon Ag
Legion
Vialk
Paris
Onte
Willa
Prmverene
Sark Sullivan
Carbara
Dent Klan
Coalidge
Whittemore
Dowm
Renin
Paer
Andrews Retiena
England
Mm Naw
Omelala
Wecrery
Halls-Billle
Trae
Thagd
Man
Paul Smith
Coolidge
Ofice Department
Land
White Pine Camp
Congress
Lord
Death Toll in New York Crime Escalates with Police Fatality and Robbery
In New York a detective was killed at police headquarters when a prisoner seized his gun during a water break and fatally shot him. A robber later died after a confrontation with a detective who had been wounded. A separate gang escaped with 13 000 dollars from a Woodmere bank, marked by no bloodshed. Detective John M Singer had brought Gene Pierce from Hammonton New Jersey when the gun grab occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rogers
Yewlett-Woodmere
Yewlett-Woodmere National Pank
Woodmere
Long Island
John M. Singer
Gene Pierce
Hammonton
Singer
Hearce
Woman Found Head Buried in River Mud in Boston
The body of a well dressed woman was found in the Charles River basin with her head buried in mud and feet near the surface. Medical Examiner McGrath and police investigate identity and cause, with no signs of foul play beyond immersion evidence.
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Boston
Mass
Charles River Basin
Oday
McGrath
Jersey Posse Captures Escaped Chimpanzee in New Jersey
RED BANK N J Aug 11 AP The escaped chimpanzee was captured in Elizabeth after dodging a hail of police shots. Hunters pursuing the leopard, which escaped Thursday, spent the day with decoys and bait but failed to lure the big cat from the woods. They remained hopeful that patience would prevail and the leopard would emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Red Bank
N. J
Elizabeth
Ambughet
Whittemore faces doom at midnight in leap for writ
Baltimore August 11 AP The habeas corpus bid to stave off Whittemore's execution was rejected by Judge Stanton. Attorney Pendleton planned to seek a writ of error or supereminas from Associate Supreme Court Justice Holmes at Beverly Farms to stop the scheduled midnight execution for murder. Governor Ritchie and Attorney General Robinson opposed further writs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Richard Reese Whittemore
Maryland
Robert F. Stanton
G. Il. Pendleton
Beverly Farms
Mass
Supreme Court
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Justice Holmes
Pendleton
Whittemore
Chieftain
Iaw H
Albert C. Ritchie
Thomas I. Robinson
Tusilee Holmes
Maar
Supreme Justice
Olver Wendell Holmes
The
Richard Teese Whittemore
Bandit Leather
Officer Fires At Alleged Thug In Chase
Special Officer Samuel Corkin fired three shots in the air to capture James Chernick after a man robbed a drunken victim and hurled him from a moving car. Chernick, 29, was caught in Staplea school yard after a multi block chase. John DiFrancesco, 22, was arrested in connection with the assault and robbery, while “Jin Bones” and two others are being sought by detectives. The victim was Michael Dirgo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Corkin
James Chernick
Hamilton Street
Staplea
John DiFrancesco
Alice Street
Jin. Bones
Michael Dirgo
Rescuers Aim To Reach Trapped Miners As Shaft Missed
In Salem Kentucky rescued workers start a new shaft to reach five miners entombed since last Thursday after the original shaft was found to miss them. Crews clear water from the shaft and work in 15 minute shifts as high hopes ride on a dawn breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Tonkth
Hudson Zine and Spar Company
Here
Wich
King's Holdings in Court Total 1177 and 4863
Widow presents financial statement detailing the estate of John T. King a New York Republican teacher and the ancillary administrator Mrs Eleanor King. Assets list includes 506,236.15 note from 1088 Pas Avenue Inc. and 60,000 shares of American Metal Company Ltd plus bonds and stock in several firms with large debts to National City Bank. Liabilities total 1,077,756.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unbt
John T. King
New York City
Eleanor King
King
New York
Ois
Thig City
Pasavenue, Inc
American Metal Company, Ltd
Bonda
City of
Wheel Note
Park Avene Inc
Chihe Company
Delaware
National City Bank
Guaranty Trust Company
City of New York
Banda
Company
Delaward
Shellon Off Corporation
Penn Coa and Coke Corporation
Penn Vania
Chil Copper Company of Delaware
Bethlene Btec Company
Liberty Low
Northern Pacific
Parke Avend Inc
Park Avenue, Inc
OE Hama Band
Bridgeport Life Publishing Company
Bowman Biltmore Holy Corporation
The
Name Corporation
Calltopia Cyanide Company
Inc
Delware
Bridgeport Housing Company Connecticut
States Stores Corporation of Aware
Journal Building Corporeth
Northern Pacific Railway
Liberty Loan
Ana Clty
New Fe
Algo
National Republican Publish Company
Indiana
Richard Howell
Lafayette Motora Corporation
Maryland
Seagide Aactation, Inc
Connecticut
King Machine Company
York Mexican Oil Company
Tyware
Elvador Silver Mines Company
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Mexico
Mexico City
API Department of the Interior
Rula
Leopoldo Ruiz
Flores
Michoacan
Guanajuato
Zahuaye
Acamabaro
Irapuato
Ruiz
Zamayo
Almalo
Sat Pea
Commie of
Pani
Mirhaa Anajunto
Bridgeport
State
Fairfield County
Trageport YM. Co. A
Hhort Beach
VeForest
Taweheon Clan
Wort
Tegel
Mordbeark
Fairfield Assessor
Wallace M
Tate
Canme Reveal Inc
Nerord
Mezleo
Camelles
Terel
Americas
Storka
Norfolk
Waterkury
New
Secretary of Treasury
Poge
Tavo
Plainville
Aevere Electric Act
LeParc
Rena H
Ad Schinkel
Aielder
Clu
RI McCarren
Rochester
Clemenceau
Boise
Wdahys i Ane
Carbarn Slayers
Honea
Waltham
Fuller
James Ferneau
Atchman
Waltbantearbarn
Braley
Boy
N. Y
Realty Corporation
Casiy
Rockefellers
Tional City Bank
Guard Trust Company
Manu Tuvern Trust Company
Percy Rockefeller
EM. Evans
Park Avenue
Manhattan Eye
Hoeplcal
Ritz-Carlton
Taurant and Hotel Company
Calvert Publishing Company
Grand Central Terminal
Charles Scribners
Fifth Avenue
Fred Park Avenue, Inc
Standard Oli Company
Seventh Avenue
Mw Protzmann Inc
Fifth
Otha and Company of
Thieme
la Rey M Agency
Ape
Broadway
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