Judge Denounces Plan to Sell Mausoleum for Money
In New York a man accused of grand larceny by transferring his parents bodies to cheaper graves seeks funds for defense. Judge Charles Ia Guy decries the proposal as most outrageous, warning against preying on the living or the dead. Sulzer, an exporter, was indicted and argued about his family’s name and finances.
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New York
Pro‘posal
Mausolleum
Oy, Bortén &, Sulzer
Sleep
Priar
Supreme Court
Charles Ia Guy
Sulzer
New Haven Trains Run Late Amid Guarded Stations
Reports say trains run late as New Haven workers face injunction hearings and heavy guard at stations. Maintenance of way officials predict a potential strike after a conference request by New Haven authorities, with effects uncertain beyond Connecticut unless routine work becomes dangerous.
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New Haven
Boston
Connecticut
1000 Eggs In Every Hen Poultry Scheme
An advertisement by Henry Tiersid Elde, editor of Poultry Success, claims hens inherently lay a thousand eggs per hen and offers a system to profit from breeding and feeding. The copy promotes a four to six year plan and promises 100 eggs from a sample at $5, with mail-order details and a free bulletin.
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Henry
Fete
Internaciona Pouileed
Henry Tiersid
The One Standard Mosquito Remedy Sweet Dreams
Sweet Dreams lives up to a reputation with high quality and double strength formula. The ad touts superior effectiveness against mosquitoes and urges shoppers to buy from local dealers offering the product.
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Mar
Giant flying boat Sampac Cortinm faces delay after lemon box incident
New York August 11. The giant flying boat Sampac Cortinm prepared for a dawn launch on its first leg to Brazil. A lemon box caused a scramble as the craft swerved to avoid debris, tearing a pontoon and opening the wing fabric. Mechanics rushed to fit a new pontoon while a train conveyed the ship toward Rocaway for a later dawn departure.
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New York
Bampoa Cortinm
Brazil
Ing
Hudson
Rockaway
South America
Ta Bout
Walter Hinton
Philadelphia
Yacht Club
Aiyerviser
Massagex
Gulf
Caribbean
U.S. Prepared to Operate Trains in Emergency
The article discusses potential government operation of trains and possible draft-like mobilization. It notes engineers from northeastern states and army machinists could be pressed into service, but current U.S. law and policy prevent a broad compulsory mobilization without new legislation. It contrasts France’s wartime approach with American constraints and doubts any immediate action.
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Soo
War Department
France
War Office
United States
Hartford Group Prepares Fund to Back Coal Allotments
A Hartford committee appointed by Governor Tetke has pledged 50,000 to guarantee coal allotments for the state. The group, led by Samuel Ferguson, includes Morgan G. Bukolier and others, stating the total need may exceed 50,000 to support the distribution system. All coal will be shipped to Hartford for distribution to district consignors per policy.
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Hartfort
Acn
Hoover Commission
Washington
Tetke
Alata
Capitol
Fiamueal Ferguaun
Fmartford Electric Light Company
vari+ous
Motorists in Monroe Make Off With Farmers' Corn and Berries
Monro e authorities report rising thefts of crops by motorists on rural roads. Farmers claim losses of corn and blackberries amount to over a thousand dollars as state police prepare potential charges to curb the plunder.
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Monroe
Monron
Long
Digitich
Toray
Iu. Lomonilist
Miners Reach Agreement as Operators Reopen Plants
Miners in several towns including Charlestown Fairmont Elmgrove Morgin Town W Va Valley Camp Monongahela City Pa and Lafferty Ohio plan to open plants tomorrow as executives meet. Union leaders push for direct talks and an extension of the strike pause while outlining wage terms and a new advisory commission.
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Paisley
Cnmes
Charlestown
Fairmont
Elmgrove
Morgintown
W. Va
Valley Camp
Monongahela City
Lafferty
Starteviie
Ohio
Witen Bre
Frank Farrington
Theiioig
lMnots
Chicago
Irlday
John Hessler
Indiana
Terre Haute
van A. Bittner
Statinetcian
International Union
Longun
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas City
Dinnels
Illinois
Tiche' Ara Campeau
Springberg
Ferrington
Disteles
Pl Tribels
Ime
Campbell
Sincle Operators’ Association
Law to Prevent Profiteering Drawn in Coal Crisis
August 16 Hoover era report cites plans for price fixing to curb coal profiteering. Attorney General Daugherty and others discuss state authority, railroads warn of escalating prices, and measures to ensure fair distribution from mine to consumer amid strikes and shortages.
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Dha West
Amercas
Prug
Spencer Gont
Cumbe
Hoover
Railenats
Wasalaigua
Bridgeport Man Fined in Fairfield Court
The case of Frank Miner of Bridgeport charged with reckless driving was disposed of yesterday at Fairfield Town Court. The defendant was found guilty and fined 25 dollars plus costs. Judge Jonathan Grout presided with Prosecutor Bacon Wakeman present.
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Fairfield
Frank MiNer
Bridgeport
Bath House Fire at Walnut Beach Quickly Extinguished
A Bath House fire at Walnut Beach was put out quickly after a full alarm. The structure next to the Kony Kerner dune pall suffered minor damage as firefighters extinguished the blaze in short order. This type of incident marks the third similar event in the area.
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Walnut Beach
Man's Burned Body Found at N H Plant in New Haven
Mystery surrounds the charred body found at a New Haven plant after an explosion. Authorities have not identified the victim, and no clear connections to employees or the plant's operations have emerged. Investigators pursue clues while the public awaits details.
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N. H. Plant
New Haven
Hamilton Reed
Alvin
Chapean
Southern Pacific Men Return to Work
San Francisco August 15 Officials of the Southern Pacific announced all workers affected by the Big Four strike on the Southern Pacific line have returned to work at 190 this morning. The return ends the disruption for the road and its operations.
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San Francisco
Hunter Return to Stratford as Town Manager Without Demonstration
Stratford August 12 Anxious townspeople expected a show for Rutherford Wives Himmer’s retirement as town manager but Hunter will report for duty without fanfare. Chairman Donald Sammis wired him to return at once. no reply received. Hunter may seek another seat, while John Wilgoxon will hand over duties and the budget process begins. Alterations to charters and paving debates also loom as the town weighs permanent road plans and funds.
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Stratford
Routherford
Himmer
Hudson
New Haven Road
Milne
Long Town
Hunter
Anther Positon
John Wilgoxson
Albert J. Merritt
West Broad Street
Milkman Held On Murder Charge
A milkman is held on a murder charge after a family shooting in Waitely Kanite City. Neighbors describe a violent confrontation ending with Mrs Roberts dead from a gunshot while bystanders and police responded. Victims include Mrs Roberts and her adult son, with a trial timeline and house sale details mentioned.
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Amd
Voler
Roberts
Valpl
Welleknaien
Ces Ei
Gine
Estou
Eoudre
Mtaehinde
Many
Custove
Mra Roberts
Mix
Robert
Staphen
New England Railroads Face Consolidation Talks in Boston
Governors appointed committees from New England states met in Boston to discuss a regional railroad consolidation plan. Governor Cox warned the sector’s finances strained profits and questioned current service, signaling a push for a coordinated position to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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New England Railroad Consolidation Committee
Boston
Mass
New Eogland
New England
Cox
Belieredty
Thy Govenor
Wetthgad
New England Rail
Interstate Commerce Commission
United Support
Eribun- RL
Youths Caught After Break In Milford Store
Milford Aug 23 Four youths from Boston and New York broke into Louis Poliseno's gasoline station and confectionery on the Bridgeport turnpike for refreshments. Poliseno awakened by the dog, the burglars fled toward Stratford. three were arrested in Stratford by Sergeant Benoit, one escaped. Prisoners named include John Walichansky and Martin Miestedy, with another minor giving a Bean-ton address. They face Milford Town Court arraignment tomorrow.
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Milford
Boston
New York
Louis Poliseno
Bridgeport Turnpike
Polisano
Poliseno
Stillford
Stratford
Benoit
Stratford Force
John Walichansky
Fast 156Th Street
Martin Mienstedy
Fete Parle Street
Beaton
Milford Town Court
Love Letters Highlight Murder Case Details
Fragmentary documents reveal love letters as key evidence in a murder case tied to Mrs. Giberson. Excerpts describe a quarrel, an alleged plan to reconcile, and a threatening domestic dispute as investigators seek motive and ties to a Wilmington suspect.
Reed to be Pennsylvania senator under Sproul plan
Major Daria A. Reed of Pittsburgh is announced to be appointed by Governor Sproul to succeed the late Senator Crow. Reed will arrive in Washington tonight with President Harding amid the coal strike talks and coal situation.
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Washington
Daria A. Reed
Pittsburgh
Pennsylevom
Reed
Sproul
Senator Crow
Pennsylvania
Harding
Meetings Tonight- Social and Fraternal Gatherings
A series of tonight meetings includes Thalian Women's Council at 8 Reach Street, Magna Charta Lodge on 10 A Street, Sona of St George and St George's Hall on Stratfold Avenue, Nathanael Association of Stationers at 1119 Broad Street, and World War Veterans at 170 Elm Street. Also listed are the Col Harry Cutler lodge Knights of Pyellas 1025 Main Street and Br Maccabees 310 Strat h Fags. Cake and vanilla extract ads close the notice.
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Thalian Women's Council
Reach Street
Wowompon Tribe
Newfield Bulla
Monitor Indge
Magna Charta Lodge
Sona of
St George
Sct. George's Hall
Stratfold Avenue
Ford Avani
Nathanael Asociation
Broad Street
Dorothen Stamm
Fairfield
Shepherds of Bethlehem
East
Washington Avenue
Elm Street
Harry Cutler Logge
Knights of Pyellas
Main Street
Maccabees
Strath
Water company delays dam plan due to funds shortage
Brideport Water Works chief Samuel P. Senlar said reduced revenue from lower water use blocks completing a millriver dam at Easton. He cited drought risk, rising costs, and war-era labor shortages as factors. two options to raise funds are higher rates or hydrant-rights compensation. The Mill River reservoir project began in 1917 but stalled by war and labor issues, with equipment idle on North Park Avenue extension.
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Brideepor Mytirayle Company
Millon Dollar Dam
Mill River
Easton
Samuel FP. Senlar
Comany
Hemlock
Santer
Sen
Public Utilities Commission
Etry
Senior
Lolt
North Park Avenue
Camp Fire Groups Return From Two Weeks in Redding
The Songer and Yerrashia groups from Greenfield and Bridgeport returned Monday from a two week camp in Redding Center. Twenty four girls under Mrs Winchester and Rev and Mrs Duncklee enjoyed a New England style camp house with 40 acres of woods. Activities included hiking to Old Swimming Hole, wood gathering, cooking, and campfire rites. Two girls earned the wood gatherers degree and two ceremonials were held at the Redding Congregational church.
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Songee
Redding Center
Sitls
B. 5S
Winchester
the Woermeque
Greenheld
Maurice Duncklee
Suarchang
Bridgeport
New England
Pasiaton
Dong
Redding Congression Church
Mark Twiin
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