Two Army Flyers Die in Dayton Speed Test Crash
In Dayton Ohio on August 14 two army flyers Louie Moriarity of New York and Win Stonebreaker civilian were burned to death when an army plane conducting a speed test burst into flames and crashed near Wilbur Wright field. The men had left Me Beox field ten miles away and were aloft at about 75 feet when the craft caught fire.
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Dayton
Ohio
Aus
Louie Moriarity
New York
Bnd Win
Wilbur Winsnt Field
Beox Field
Wilbur Wright
Allen May Not Fly Further Glider Trials
In Clermont Ferrand France Edmund Jen discusses ongoing glider trials and future flight limits. A damaged Pilder was tested but struck a bump. weather improved as French aviators including Paulhan Doucay Coupet and djer flew, while several craft showed no records.
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Clermont Ferrand
France
Associated Press
Edmund Jen
Condi
Paulhan
America
Doucay
Coupet
Deshayes Tonto Plasse
Alfred Camard
Committee on Streets Sets Tonight Meeting
Members of the streets and side streets committees of the common council will hold a meeting tonight to discuss petitions from the council. The proposed widening at Middle Street from Fairfield Avenue to Goldgen Street is on the agenda, requested by the Schnee family owners of the Reed Carpet building, who plan to remodel for store use.
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Common Council
Menthe
Middle ‘Treet
Fairfield Avenue
Goldgen’ Hal Street
tBchnee & Schnee
Reed ‘Carpet Company
Rosa Ponselle to Perform at Mrs Poli Bazaar Event
The Royal Charity bazaar at Villa Rosa in Woodmont will feature Rosa Ponselle of the Metropolitan Opera, with entertainment by the Alexis Russian dancers, Stoun dancers, the Frank Melrose Syncopators, and the Jars Orchestra. Special trolley service and police protection will support the day’s events with a large crowds expected.
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Rosa Ponselleto
Poli
Villa Rosa
Woodmont
Chie
Barnum & Bailey
Circus Magnaies
Darmanes
Auwemiodi Tag Dom Iola Ay
Connecticut Company
Rosa Ponselle
Metropolitanas Opera
Ay Tisturesque
Alexis
Pavlova
Stoun
Ruth St. Denla Schoe
Frank Melrose
Jars Orchestra
Plantation Rave
New York
Milford Police
Senator thanked for report on lynching bill
A delegation of the National Association of Colored Women’s clubs met Senator Shortridge of California to thank him for reporting favorably the Dyer anti lynching bill from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senator Lodge accompanied them and both senators pledged effort to pass the measure. The memorial praised women from many states representing millions of colored men and women nationwide.
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Washington
National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs
America
Canada
Shortridge
Caliifornia
Senate Judiciary Committee
Lodge
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
I Is
Michigan
Hentucky
Missouri
Kansas
Caliornia
Catholics Celebrate Feast of Assumption Today
Catholic churches across the city observe the feast of the Assumption with regular masses. Sacred Heart plans a special service during the 5 o'clock mass, featuring a concert of anthems by the children's choir.
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Sacred Heart Church
Penniless Leonard Day Hikes 11000 Miles For $6300 Wager
Western writer Leonard Day arrives in Bridgeport after an 11000 mile trek begun November 20 in San Francisco. He vowed not to beg or accept help, could only request water or matches, and carried firearms. He praised American hospitality despite some skepticism and noted a $6300 prize awaits at journey’s end. Chief Johnson and fire crews along the route welcomed him.
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Leonard Day
Bridgeport
Mr. Day
Texas
Loyotes Tanda
Kvema
Petomas
Kerdial Hose
Aly
Day v
San Francisco
San Diego
Jacksonville
Flo
Bangor
Buffalo
Chicago
Seattle
Portland
San Francis
Daniel E. Johnson
Thomas 2. Burns
Day
Man Drops Dead as He Prepares to Eat at City Restaurant
Andraw Sunkum entered a restaurant at 1284 Railroad Avenue last night and, while about to eat, lurched from his chair and collapsed dead. Dr. A. S. Margolis of Emergency Hospital pronounced him dead. Police seek his last address and relatives. he formerly lived at 115 Organ Street.
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Andraw Sunkum
Railroad Avenue
A. 3
Margolis
Emergency Hospital
Bunkum
Lved
Organ Street
French Cabinet to Meet on British Proposals
Paris August 14 Associated Press Premier Poincare orders a cabinet meeting for Wednesday to review the international situation. He will renew instructions to Louis Dubois to oppose a German moratorium. The Reparations Commission may be split two to two unless Dubois, as president, casts a deciding vote. France reserves independent action if a moratorium is granted. Belgium’s stance could influence the outcome.
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Paris
Poincers
Jowieed Tonient
I Hs
M. Louis Dubos
Reparations Commission
Germany
Etre
Belgium
France
Wnless
Noise Alarm and Burglary Hit Hartford Weekend
Hartford police report a neighbor disturbance over a watchdog complaints at Trinity College. Professor Stanley L. Galpin and his wife were away over the weekend. their home on the Berlin Turnpike was broken into and ransacked on Sunday night after their return this morning investigators are unsure of the total losses.
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Hartford
Coun
Aus
Stanley L. Galpin
Trinity College
Berlin
Burkes
Frotesgay Galpin
Profcesor
Drs. Galpin
Milford Women Form Auxiliary to Legion
Milford, Aug. 14 Formal organization of a Women's Auxiliary to the Milford Post American Legion will be completed Wednesday when Mrs. Crosby of Bridgeport, president of the American Legion Auxiliary, Dept. of Conn., Mrs. Bristol of Stratford, department treasurer and National committee woman, and Mrs. Orr of Meriden, department chairman, attend. The meeting will elect officers and appoint four delegates for Hartford convention. Mothers, wives, widows and daughters of Milford ex servicemen are eligible for membership.
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Milford
American Legion
Favinie J. Crosby
Bridgeport
American Legion Auxiliary
Conn
Wm. B. Bristol
Stratford
National Committee
Mary B. Orr
Meriden
Legion
Hartford
Milford Post
American Elon
Flack Rock
Wilford Building and Loan Association
Seles B
Suled
Ag Nealy
Tulsa
Forman Blan
Chemical Company No. 4
Weadmont
Arraugementy
Elias
Sin Indies
Dinty Moora Club
Unsweek
F. Robert Mager
Monroe Horre
Catherine
Marc Maherne
Hughi Sivell
Walser
Janic Brotherton
Atwood
Mes
OlWaury Smith
Sigima Lamba Ny Pymeernity
Saure Leach
Wodepaday
President Seeks Unity as Rail Talks Hit Impasse
President Harding views railroad executives reply to his wage proposal as satisfactory yet remains firm on core terms. The conflict risks broad transportation ties and public hardship as unions threaten strikes, with Congress power contention and Sherman Act potential prosecutions shaping possible resolution.
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Tig Peaklen
Taftwave
Marding
Rayaway
Harding
Mr. Harding
Congress
Verdon
Neadles
California
Daugherty
Cays
Murding
Ele
Elo
Railway Labor Board
Aoluron
Viihway
Gich
Pennsylvarnia
Association of Railway Exclusives
Drunkenness Spree Swells New Haven Lockup
Central Pollen precinct lockup crowded with drinkers on Saturday night. Ninety offenders were placed in custody across 11 precincts bringing total to 76. City court faced a pension shortfall as several offenders received fines or jail terms. first offenders were released.
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New Haven
Aus
Harbor shipments arrive for several firms in port
The Bast Ead plant received consignments from the American Tuba and Stamping Co. The tug Perseverance delivered sand for Connecticut Sand and Gravel Co. at Port Jefferson via Great Ocean Sand and Gravel. The Wink launched by Jaynes showed speed. A large houseboat drew attention as it entered the harbor. Starbuck sailed from New Haven with Bridgeport, Wradga, and Dock Co. barges. Bully carried coal for City Ice and Coal and other firms. A tanker delivered oil.
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American Tuba and Stamping Company
Bast Ead
Perseverance
Yeaterday
Connecticut Sand and Gravel Company
Great Oavern Sand 2Nd Gravel Company
Port Jefferson
Starbuck
New Haven
Mday
Bridgepot
Wradga and Dock Company
Berdge
Lin Cow
New Haven Priory
Toy
Bully
City Ice
Ps Iron
Crane Company
Derby Gis Company
Pleasure Beach crowds revel at Bridgeport outing
Large crowds enjoyed a sun filled day at Pleasure Beach Bridgeport with swimmers picnicking in tea pirate grove and families savoring hot dogs popcorn and sodas. Moving picture operators drew attention as the season winds down, promising more summer fun at the beloved park.
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Bridgeport
Piraie Grove
Monsely
Tan
Everson
Peast
Leach
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Reilroad
Lily Point
Hardin
Ti Wei
Ratlaga Taber
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Uney
Railroad
Labor Board
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Crsiger
Wink
Tim
Mr. Jaynes
Hupiell
Jaynes
Barbor
EH. DP
Pleasure Beach
SS Health
Bosak
Hature
Ramest Bosak Manufacturing CO
Scranton - BA
Yanuuer
Clark
Frank & Clerk
Times Wuilitlon
Betty y.Wales
Frig
New Jong
Perth
Fairfield Ave
Lirtwee Binio& Broad Seeeeey Telephone Barnum
Block Island
Boston
City Savings Bank
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