Rail rate cut on West Virginia coal to ease furnace fuel
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a sharp reduction in rail rates for West Virginia low volatile coal to help households in New England and the Atlantic seaboard, with new schedules to take effect by October 15. The move ends the commission’s joint probe with the Federal Coal Commission and aims to make fuel more affordable as a substitute for anthracite. No broad anthracite rate cuts were found feasible. some local reductions were issued for North Carolina and Port Richmond, Pa.
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Washington
West Virginia
Interstate Commerce Commission
New England
Atlantic Seaboard
Campion
Federal Coal Commission
North Carolina
Port Richmond
Maddie Atlantic
Reichstag Passes Tariff Measure in third reading
Berlin Aug 12 AP The Reichstag approved a tariff bill with light duties on foodstuffs and several industrial categories. The move aims to set maximum rates for future negotiations with other nations and to secure reciprocal treatment, with automotive duties indicating a high tariff level. American industry expects limited relief, while U S car makers warn domestic prices in Germany will rise.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Germany
United States
Germany seeks return of seized property
A fragmentary report indicates Germany requests the return of seized property in a Washington discussion. The source notes ongoing consideration by officials and mentions a state department context with uncertain details.
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Germany
King Leaders in Eighth District Split Tickets Expected
Reports from the Eighth district say former Assessor Thomas McCormick and Alder man William J Ard plan a delegate ticket for primaries opposing Earl C Martin Republican district chairman. A third ticket backed by George Seltsam is expected with the reorganization element. McCormick said he does not expect to run a ticket against Martin and may support Martin.
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Thomas McCormick
William J Ard
Earl C Martin
King
George Seltsam
McCormick
Martin
Governors Seek Clemency for Ex-Governor McCray
Warren T McCray a former Indiana governor faces a clemency push led by 14 governors and ex governors joined by seven jurors who convicted him. The request argues the ten year sentence and $1000 fine are excessive and that McCray can make restitution from farm and cattle ventures linked to the mail fraud conviction.
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Washington
Warren T McCray
Indiana
Sargent
Department of Justce
States
McCray
Ministers of the Gospel
Wood
Consideraton McCray
96th District Elects Woman to Central Committee
Mia Lydie A Moller of New Canaan won the Republican central committee seat from the 26th Senatorial district after a late resignation and withdrawal by Helena Hull Weed. Moller, wife of Conrad C G Maller, heads the New Canaan Republican town committee and is active in political and civic affairs.
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Nopwalk
Mia Lydie A Moller
New Canaan
Republiin
Acons Niisn
Mia Moller
Helena Hull Weed
Norvalk
Maller
Conrad CG Maller
Republican Town Committee
New Canaun
Ana Ivic Affara
Lounsbury Estate valued near two million dollars
Inventory shows the Lounsbury estate at about two million dollars with roughly four fifths of the value, about 825 87342, to pass to William H Griffith and his wife. The will leaves the residue to them, including numerous stocks, bonds, and Ridgefield real estate.
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Phineas C Lounsbury
William H GriMth
Ridgefield
Florida
Racquet Lake
Adirondack Mountain
Lounsbury
Remington Seeks $250000 Bond in Infringement Suit
Remington Cash Register of Bridgeport asks for a bond of 250000 during the suspension of injunction in an appeal to the Second Circuit. The case against National Cash Register of Dayton involves alleged model 1700 infringements. Judge Edwin S Thomas presides.
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South
Norwalk
Second Circuit
Remington Cash Register Company
Bridgeport
National Cash Register Company of
Dayton
Ohio
Edwin S Thomas
United States District Court
Remington Company
Cash Register Company
Remington
Thomas
Danbury Boy Killed Attempting To Board Moving Freight Train
A Danbury boy, twelve, died after attempting to board a moving freight train near the Mill road shortly after leaving the Danbury station. The boy and two companions had been playing on the rails when the train moved, and the boy was crushed under a wheel as the cars passed. The corpse was recovered and identified as Albert Cogle, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Cogle of 12 Dibtie Street. Henry Amodio of the royal police faces the investigation. two other boys with the deceased were not located.
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Danbury
Daispory
Fteber Corle
Ara
Albert
Magle
Tachok Tenigit
Mill Road
Mallor
Ameé Alent
James Fo Youngs Sam
Pan Ant al
Ictent
Cogle
Amundsen Ship Breaks Free After Yearlong Ice Bind
The Maude expedition steamer under Captain Roald Amundsen has escaped ice near the Arctic north of Siberia after a year trapped in frozen seas. She resumed voyage toward Nome, Alaska, according to AP dispatches from Seattle.
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Amundsen
Maude
Arctic
Explorer
Seattle
Wash
Roald Amundsen
Arctic Ocean
Siberia
Nome
Alasna
Achooner
Holmen
Wainwright
Alaska
Pole
States
Bear Island
Bering Strait
Bridgeport Estate Inventory Valued Near Three Million Dollars
The Bridgeport area notices detail a Lounsbury estate inventory showing a value near three million dollars. Other items mention a water allocation to an underwear firm and a hearing estimate for a hydraulic company case. The page covers state and local affairs including tax plans, fire equipment purchases, and labor strikes, with notable notes on a Danbury funeral service and Amundsen’s Arctic voyage.
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Bridgeport
Lounsbury
Griffin Wil
Faston
Hydraulic Company
Fairfield County
Will
Il R Towne Heal
Yale and Towne Company
Stamford
State Chamber of Commerce
Milford Fire Commissioners
Westport
Yotora
Derby
Remington Arms Company
National Cash Register Company
Klansmen chased by mob leave 20 hurt in riot
In a chaotic confrontation between anti Klan forces and Klansmen, 20 people were injured as rioters used clubs tear gas and stones. Police and patrols from three neighboring towns responded to escalating violence as crowds clashed in the streets.
Earth tremors felt in Montana across towns
An earthquake was reported in several Montana locations including Bozeman and Livingston around 7:50 PM. Residents felt a light shock with tremors described along the Yellowstone area and nearby river valleys.
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Montana
Germany to enter League says Von Maltzan
Baron Von Maltzan German ambassador arriving in Williamstown says Germany will join the League of Nations after London talks. He rejects sole war guilt and calls for revision of the Versailles treaty eastern frontier terms. He notes Article 16 blocks troop moves and cites no German war plans.
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Williamstown
Mass
Baron von Mialtzan
Institute of Politics
Germany
League of Nations
London
France
Great Britain
Cermany
Baron von Maltzan
Strikers threaten workers as police called in
Police protection was ordered for laborers on several city building projects after reports that striking workers harassed employees who kept jobs or were hired since the strike began. Strikers did not use violence but followed workers to their homes and issued threats. They seek union recognition and a minimum wage of 66 2/3 cents per hour. No formal demands filed yet. Also, Judge Joint Harmon of Bloomingdale was killed in an automobile accident near Ashland.
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Polic
Jaboeis
First Holy Relic Brought Ashore for New Cathedral
In August 1929 the bones of St Christina the Virgin, first Christian martyr relics to reach the United States, arrived in New York aboard the Homeric. Roman Catholic clergy led by Bishop Joseph Schrembs of Cleveland plan a new cathedral in her honor in Cleveland. The relics were housed in a reliquary and efforts spanned three papacies to obtain papal permission and fund nearly $200,000 for the project.
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New York
Christina
Rome
Joseph Schrembs
Cleveland
Michael Gallagher
Schrembs
Pius XI
Atlantic
Pius X
Benedict XV
Prix AI
Water power valued at 41000 for Easton underwear mill
Testimony in a Superior Court compensation case centers on the Radcliffe underwear mill in Easton. The 42 horsepower waterpower value is set at 41000, reflecting cost to replace with electricity or steam and possible losses if the dam deprives the mill of water.
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Pequonnock
Charles D Radcliff, Company
Easton
Superior Court
Badeliff Company
Hydraulic Company
Wiy
Radclité
Radclift
Youth hits man with hammer in Park City dispute
Anlely Nastusa thirty five of 31 Parallel street was at Park City hospital with a fractured ghrcuit after Samuel Melinio sixteen of 45 Thompson street struck him on the head with a square headed hammer during an argument at a house under construction near Brewster and Bartram streets Melinio worked for Nastusa and was remonstrated over unsatisfactory lab sales before the attack Police report the injured man was taken privately to the hospital and treated his condition described as good last night
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Anlely Nastusa
Parallel
Park City Hospital
Samuel Melinio
Thompson Street
Brewster and
Bartram Streets
Melinio
Nastasa
Browning Offered Marriage Claims Former Daughter Riches Promised
The article recounts Mary Browning detailing an entangled plan of marriage to wealthy Ed ward W. Browning, claiming riches and a dream of a castle for a honeymoon. She recalls his lavish promises and a discussion of taking Dorothy as part of their future. The narrative frames a Cinderella tale within a high society context.
Gas Blast Tragedy Leaves Three Men Critical at New Haven Farm
Aug 12 report from New Haven states John Florio fifty five Joseph Croseno thirty Mantino forty four were badly gassed while blasting a well at Howard farm on the Somia Derby line. Mantino died later at Griffin Hospital while Florio died soon after reaching surface and Croseno survived medical care. Ansonia police aided as colleagues and a fourth man escaped.
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Jierry
John Florio
Frank Street
New Haven
Howard Farm
Red Mantino
Adeline Street
Grffin Hospital
Joseph Croseno
Ae Frank Street
Croseno
Ansonia Police
Florio
Manino
Griffin Hospital
New Haven Faces General Tie Up In Labor Dispute
In an eleventh hour settlement negotiation the Master Builders Association and the three unions including bricklayers reached a tentative accord, but bricklayers will honor union rules and strike tomorrow morning. The strike could affect about 7000 workers as wage demands were rejected, prompting AFL Connecticut President Patrick F. Omere to say a general strike may follow.
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SPW
Ohwavts Ang
Master Builders Association
Airile Ing Liborers
Cirriers
Master Builders
Hod Curtis
Patrick FP Omere
Connecticut
American Federation of Labor
President Coolidge Pastor To Officiate Funeral Danbury
Danbury awaits funeral services for Wis Fila Whaley age sixty eight wife of Dr Chester Whaley a prominent local dentist. Rev Dr Noble Taska Pierce of Washington will officiate. Whaley died in a kerosene suicide attempt in her home after a period of poor mental condition. Police described the act as carefully planned and the house suffered fire and burns to her husband who extinguished flames.</s>
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Danbury
Noble
Church of
Washington
Wooster
Whaley
Jtchester Whaley
Blodgett counters federal taxation plan at probate meeting
At the mid summer meeting of probate judges in New Haven State Commander Willant H Blodgett led opposition to a proposed federal government levy on inheritances arguing it usurps state sovereignty and clashes with Connecticut law. He cited $2,996 inherited through July 1, 1925 and $236,004 in overdue taxes from failure to file annual returns as evidence of state supervision under existing statutes. Other speakers addressed the issue. continuations noted on page two.
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New Haven
Momauguln Inn
Willant
H Blodgett
Bar of
Litchfield
Connecticut
Idar
Tate
Ita
Itate
Commonwealth
Don Qther
Firemen Blown Down Stairs in Waterbury Escape Injury
Five firemen narrowly escaped serious injury when an explosion of unknown origin swept through a tenement at Willard and Putnam streets in Waterbury. The blast blew them down a flight of stairs. firemen and equipment were damaged and the incident caused more than 67,000 in losses shortly after the blaze started.
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Waterbury
Willard and
Putnam Streets
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