Two War Veterans Ambushed by Derby Men After Cafe Fight
Milford Aug 14 Louis Rizzio George Kane John McAuliffe and Michael Smith all of Derby were arrested for breach of peace and assault on Allen McLean and Rudolph Anderson visiting friends from Manchester. The attack followed a dispute on a casino dance floor and ended with the victims injured and the Derby men fleeing in a car. Anderson remained briefly unconscious and both victims were treated by Dr. Bragan. the four arrested posted bond and more suspects sought.
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Milford
Louis Rizzio
George Kane
John MecAuliffe
Michael Smith
Minerva Street
Derby
James Maher
Fowler
Allen McLean
Rudolph Anderson
Manchester
Conn
He: Park
Usk Grove
Assaw
Anderson
McLean
Reid
MeLean
Dr. Bragan
East Broadway
Styrtle Beach
Tre-i
Focal Court
Tre
Casino
President Harding Visits Mrs Daugherty in Baltimore
President Harding flew from Washington to Baltimore to visit Mrs Harry M Daugherty wife of the United States Attorney General The group included Attorney General Daugherty and Secretary George R Christian They returned to Washington after a roughly hour long stop in rainy weather The trip aimed to avoid public notice with Secret Service protection and no dinner stop en route In Wisconsin Aug 4 John X Ngman war veteran died en route to memorial exercises in Civil War anniversary events
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Baltimore
Washington
White House
Harding
Harry M. Deleherty
United States
Johns
Dausterty
George R. Christian
Secret Service
Spence
Dollar Day Here Tomorrow Promises Wide merchant bargains
Post Telegram reports a big Dollar Day sale with many merchants cooperating to offer deep cuts on almost every line of goods from wooden shoes to diamonds. Some traders are not offering special par discounts but are pushing substantial price reductions.
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Unusua
Tany Merchantz
Woman killed in auto mishap near Lake Kenosia
Danbury reports Mrs. William Rockwell of Patterson Ng Yu was instantly killed when a tire blew out on a car driven by Charles A. Watts of Bridgeport on Lake Avenue. Watts and Dorman were bruised. Mr. Rockwell escaped unharmed. The party, invited to Lake Kenosia, was en route from Patterson to spend a few hours at the lake.
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Danbury
William Rockwell
Patterson
Ng Yu
Lake Avenue
Charles A. Watts
Pembroke Street
Bridgeport
Willian Terman
Faterson
Lake Kenosia
Watts
Ma. Rockwell
Dorman
Danbury Hospital
Mr. Rockwell
Rockwells
Six Bootleggers Captured After Revolver Duel
In New York Aug 14 six bootleggers were captured after a revolver duel with federal officers on the Jericho turnpike near Huntington Long Island. United States Marshal Power United States Attorney Collins and about a dozen deputy marshals halted the suspect vehicle after a burst of shots in the air. The driver slowed, officers surrounded the car and overpowered the six men. One shot was fired from the car but no injuries occurred.
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New York
Jericho Turnpike
Huntington
Long Island
United States
Funeral services for Frank Miller set for Tuesday
Bridgeport mourns financier Frank Miller former president of City National Bank died suddenly at his Long Hill home from angina pectoris. Services will be at 9 PM at his Brooklawn Ave residence with burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. body lies in state at Henry E. Bishop's mortuary chapel from 8 to 11 AM tomorrow. Miller, born August 4 184? in Middletown, led bank boards, owned Frank Miller Lumber, and held coal mining interests. tributes came from business and civic leaders.
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Prank Miller
Mare
Miller
Bridgeport
Jie
PL W. Wren
First National Bank
Board of Education
Afr. Miller
City Nation
Bank of Bridgeport
Frank Miller
Noyes I. Alling
Alling Rubber Company
Torm
Pwhten
Mattahasses
Youth Clashes With Police on Williamsburg Bridge Tower
A youth named Jacob W. Herrig fought two police officers atop the 226 foot platform of the Williamsburg Bridge as hundreds watched from rivercraft and streets. He was subdued after a brief struggle and taken to Bellevue Hospital. Relatives said he had threatened self harm days earlier.
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Tower OF New York Bridge
New York
Wilamsburg Bridge
Jacopw Herrig
Bellevue Hospital Toraliservadinsr
Heraage
Horace
Tim
Bernhardt Very Ill Says Youth Will Aid Return
Paris August 14 Madame Sarah Bernhardt telegraphs from Belle Isle bed saying she is 7% years old and determined not to retire despite a severe cold and feared complications. Doctors fear she may never arise while she hopes to travel to America next year.
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Bertele
Paris
America
Fareryell
Sarah Bernhardt
Belle Isle
Student and Girl End Life in River Tragedy
In Washington on August 14, Otto Ghantner, 28, and Alice Reynolds, 23, disappeared after their canoe capsized on a treacherous river bend. Harbor police failed to recover the bodies by late afternoon as spectators looked on in sorrow.
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Washington
Otto Ghantner
Alice Tr Nelds
Baker Held for Priest Murder Shocks San Francisco
San Francisco police continued questioning itinerant baker William A. Hightower in the death of Rev. Patrick E. Heslin as funeral services drew thousands to St. Mary’s Cathedral. Hightower’s statements conflicted, and witnesses including Doris Shirley were investigated. she later denied his tale and the truth of her alibi was confirmed.
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San Francisco
William A. Hightower
Baker
Patrick E. Heslin
St. Mary's Cathedral
Hightower
Heslin
Pacific Ocean
Doris Shirley
Hishtower
San Tranciseo
San Jose
An- Mustc
Elty
Miss Shirley
Hightewer
Redwood City
Tee Vinnetti Putnam
Tedon Carroll Behwartz
Damon Mourray
Sait
Winnesco
Wather Weson
Salada
Murray
Mattthewson
Grive
Sat Wranelseo
Palige Salt
Det Wisie Tawer
British Premier Outlines Terms for Ireland Talks
The British premier states known terms for Ireland talks stressing common defense and military restrictions as foundational conditions. His remarks emphasize shared interests and the need for cooperation between Britain and Ireland in security matters.
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Ireland
British Irish talks reveal deadlock on independence
London broadcasts show Prime Minister Lloyd George and Eamon de Valera exchanging letters. Britain remains firm against Irish secession while noting that deportations are ended, with emphasis on Ireland's geographic and historical ties to the British Isles and continued self-government via dominions.
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London
Associated Press
Lloyd George
Famonn de Valera
Ireland
Tinyd-George
Tiloyd-George
League Leaders Seek Meeting Place for Council
League leaders from Britain France Italy and others discuss where the League of Nations council should meet and on what date. Diplomats in England consult about Geneva plans and whether to wait for further replies from colleagues before deciding.
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Ching
Sho
England
Boris
Counell
Craig Publishes Ulster Terms Views On Peace Plan
Belfast Aug. 14 A P The text of Sir James Craig Ulster Cabinet observations on the British government peace proposal for Ireland was made public. The Ulster leaders accept the original invitation to conference in London and offer aid when requested. The statement notes the preamble addresses Mr Valera and followers and underscores Ulster loyalty to the United Kingdom and Empire. Continued on page five.
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Belfast
Associated Press
Ister
Ireland
James Craig
London
de Valera
Empire
America
United Kingdom
Smuts Letter Published Without De Valera Consent
Dublin August 14 Associated Press says the Irish Republican Publicity department releases a statement that General Smuts letter to Eamonn de Valera on British peace proposals for Ireland was published without de Valera’s consent. De Valera doubts Smuts would authorize publication and urges full publication of communications between British and Irish governments.
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Smuts
Irish peace talks hinge on Dail Eireann meeting
London August 14 Amid chaotic government disclosure of Lloyd George and Eamonn de Valera letters, Irish peace talks persist. All eyes turn to the Dail Eireann meeting next Tuesday as the premier’s offer of dominion and internal affairs control remains, with Ulster and taxation issues unresolved. Sinn Fein stands apart. Ulster leaders urge cooperation with the south only after Ireland's settlement with England.
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Lloyd-George
London
Lloyd George
Eamonn de Valera
Dail Eireann
Art Birkenhead
Ane
Ulster
Gunmal Jan Smuts
Dublin
Tister
James Craig
D Deorge
Elster
Ireland
Great Britain
Sinn Fein
Ter 1
England
Stolen horse and wagon reported from Empire Stables
Two unidentified men hired a horse and rig at Empire Stables on East Main Street. The men did not return, and the horse and wagon remain missing as of last night. Sightings in Danbury were reported but the suspects were not stopped.
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Jacob Televily
Empire Stables
East Main Street
Televitz
Preta
Danbury
Four Die as Philadelphia Oil Plant Blaze Rages
Four people were killed and several injured as a fire at the Point Breeze Oil Works of Atlantis Refining Co in Philadelphia grew, with tanks and pump houses destroyed. The plant valued at about 2 million dollars faced possible total loss as fire crews battled the blaze through the night.
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Philadelphia
Point — Breeze Oil Works
Atlantis Refining Company
Frank Jopany
Oman
Cltvite Department
Point Brees
De Valera Rejects Britain's Dominion Plan for Ireland
Sinn Fein leader Eamon de Valera declares Britain’s offer on dominion status interferes with Ireland’s right to self-determination. He asserts Ireland will not accept conditions that threaten its sovereignty and calls for amicable, absolute reparations and lasting friendship with Great Britain.
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London
Eamonn de Valera
Irsh
Ireland
Treland
Great Britain
Mr. Droyd-George
Dall Eireann
de Valera
Ayall
Europa
Si. Propte
Blame Dry Law for High Food Prices in Chicago
Chicago August 14. City food expert Russell J. Toole blamed prohibition for rising food costs. He cited saloon keepers who hiked sandwich prices after abandoning free items and soda fountain owners who raised soft drink prices to cover losses.
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Chicago
Russell J. Toole
Mr Foole
Soda Fountain
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