Father's Intimacy With Daughter Ten Stay In Records
In Seattle August 156 a trial began for Wallace Gaines accused of killing his daughter Sylvia Gaines, a Smith College graduate. The defense opened after an automobile sighting near a tire shop, promising to challenge Louis Stern's confession narrative and to argue the killer returned to the scene the night of June 16 but was not Wallace Gaines.
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Seattle
Wash
Wallice Cloyes Gainese
Sylvia
Smith College
EF. Mullane
Louis Stern
Gaines
Bob
Mullane
Stern
Rob
W. A. Gaines
William Gaines
Ewing Colvins Rtern
Malinne
Munlane
Marty Wurster
Misa Gain
MacFarlane
Wallace Gaines
Miss Gaines
Wallie Gaines
Handwriting May End Estate Fight In San Francisco
In San Francisco on August 16 the Examiner reports found handwriting samples attributed to Mark Hopkins, a railroad builder and millionaire, that could affect the lengthy probate contest over an estimated 300 million dollar estate. The fight centers on PF. 2. McCandless seeking letters of administration claiming kinship through a presumed Hopkins relative as the dispute proceeds.
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San Francisco
Mark Wopkins
Hopkins
Teland Stanford
Big Four
Western Pacific Railroad
G. T. Clark
Starford University
Timothy Hopkins
Poneer
Superior Court
McCandless
Martin Hopkins
Mark
Injured Girl in Sault Ste Marie Car Crash Hurts Families
Mr and Mrs Arthur W W Perry of Post Road near Benson Road hurry to Minnie Perry’s bedside after an automobile crash near Sault Ste Marie Michigan Friday night. Miss Perry, active with the Family Welfare Society in Fairfield, vacationing at Cedarville, is believed to be out of danger. Her close friend Hilda Austin, and Miss Austin’s fiancé were also involved. Miss Austin was killed, and Miss Perry was to be her bridesmaid. Details remain scarce as telegrams reach Fairfield.
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Arthur W.W. Perry
Post Road
Benson Road
Minnie
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Misa Perry
Fairfeld
Family Welfare Society
Ars
Cedarville
Hort
Fr Austin
Hilda
Miss Perry
Miss Austin
Sault Ste. Marie Hos
Bicyclist and Friend Face Deportation in Boston Move
Springfield, Aug 16. Hugh Walsh seventeen of Ireland and Andrew Donaldson twenty of Ontario suspects of illegal entry. West Springfield police say warrants may be issued for two others in a Canada entry conspiracy. Donaldson claimed he rode over 209 miles by bicycle from Canada and arranged Walsh’s entry.
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Springfield
Mass
Hugh Walsh
Ireland
Andrew Donaldson
Orangeville
Ontario
West Springfield
Boston
Canada
Donaldson
Walsh
King accuses Conservatives of anti American campaign
Former Premier Mackenzie King denounces Conservative leaders for stirring prejudice against the United States. He says their rhetoric on annexation and contempt toward the U S is unpatriotic, fostering ill will and resentment across Canada as hotels fill with visiting Americans.
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Ottawa
MacKenzie King
Canada
United States
King
Dominion
Communists Redefine Leadership in Moscow Shakeup
A rumor filled report from Moscow claims Leon Kameneff, once a top Bolshevik and part of the old triumvirate, has been replaced by M. Mikolan of Tiflix, a Stalin ally. It notes Stalin consolidating power after Dzerzhinsky's death, elevating trusted lieutenants into key government roles.
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Moscow
Nagfallen
Leon Br.kameneff
Tratieg
Russia
M. Mikolan
Tiflix
M. Stalin
Communist Party
Felix E. Dzerzhinsky
Supreme Economic Council
Barn Fire Destroys Furnishings in Canaan
In XTEW Canaan on August 16 a barn on the Community school property on Park Street burned, destroying furniture owned by Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Frothingham valued at about 2500 dollars. The cause is unknown. Firefighters faced water supply issues from a broken hydrant as flames rose near the moving picture house. a tramp was rumored to have slept there but left no trace.
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Moving Picture House
Irish Disappointed At Athletes Showing
Dublin August 16 CAP The failure of Irish athletes in international competitions has provoked disappointment in Ireland and newspapers discuss the decline in Irish athletic fame. Inside Dublin clubs many athletic sports are dormant across Ireland and colleges are blamed for lack of interest. A first class stadium is deemed necessary and proposed as a memorial to General Collins.
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Dublin
Ireland
Collins
Stepney Fire Company Carnival Set At Firehouse Grounds
The eighth annual Stepney Fire Company carnival will be held over Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at the firehouse grounds on the Newtown Bridgeport road. Frederick P. Ives and others select prizes such as Gaby dolls, aluminum ware, and blankets. Speidel's orchestra will play outdoor dances. Jerome Osborne, Victor Burr, and Dr. Chase Edwards oversee the vehicle auction. Mrs. Edward B. Beardsley runs the tea room. Mrs. Lester Bure presides over fancy articles. in the kitchen are Mrs. Frank Hadden, Mrs. Keller Orle gs, and Mrs. Stephen Tingley. John Burr and Merwin Burr head the blanket booth. Selectman Chester W. Tyrell sells at door. Henry Pettit handles soft drinks for the six Sherman drug system.
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Stepney
Stepney Fire Company, Inc
Fireheuse
Newtown-Bridgeport
Frederick P. Clerk
Ives
Speidel
Jerome Osborne
Victor Burr
Chase Edwards
Edward B. Beardsley
Lester Bure
Mra
Frank Hadden
Kellar Orlegs
Stephen Tingley
John Burr
Merwin Burr
Chester W. Tyrell
Tlenry Pettit
Sherman, Town
Weeks' will leaves widow and two children main heirs
Cambridge August 16 AP John W Weeks former senator and secretary of war left his widow Martha Weeks and his two children as principal beneficiaries in Middlesex probate. The estate is to be divided among widow and son Charles Sinclair Weeks and daughter Mrs John W Davides with trusts of 10000 for son and daughter and annual 1000 plus interest thereafter. Employees receive 25 percent of salary due. Executors are Mrs Weeks Danig G Wing and Henry Hornblower with 9000 each.
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Cambridge
Masa
John W. Weeks
Middlesex
Ube
Martha
Weeks
John W. Davides
Charles Sinclair Weeks
Hls
Servce
Danigg G. Wing
First National Bank of Boston
Henry Hornblower
Washington
Explains Aim of Chinese Revolt at Williams College
Williamstown August 16 The Institute of Politics heard Dr Moritz J Bonn describe Chinas revolt as the worldwide surge against capitalism. He linked unrest in China to inflated currencies abroad and said debtor uprisings against creditors foretell loan debits. Bonn argued industrial pressure on a largely agricultural economy fuels the present turmoil and noted Germanys restraint amid economic strain.
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Williamstown
Mass
Hina
Institute of Politics Today
China
Moritz J. Bonn
UN Creditar Ch
Bonn
Ronn
Germany
Youth, Escaped Crash, Arrested Connected to Crimmins Case
Aug 16 special report states John Crimmins III, grandson of the late John W. Crimmins, wealthy contractor, was arrested at his home at Callender's Point on a charge of evading responsibility after his car allegedly struck J. B. Mead of First Street, Stanford. Mead reported the hit to Darien police, Crimmins’ car was traced, and Crimmins was placed under arrest. He posted bonds for court appearance.
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Lien
John Mining
John Wd. Crimmins
Callender’s Point
J. B. Mead
First Street
Stanford
Stamford-Darien
Mead
Crimmins
Darien
Two Injured in Crash in Bantam
In Bantam yesterday evening an automobile crash left Ruth McCarthy twenty four of Washington Depot with a fractured skull and Raymond Lynch twenty six of Chicago with fractures in both hands. A Bristol man named Farmer sustained injuries to a foot but did not need hospital care.
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Torrington
Ruth McCarthy
Washington
Cement Co official dies at shooting lodge
New York August 16 AP Alonso DeNavarro vice president Atlas Portland Cement died suddenly at the shooting lodge of George F Baker Jr at Breesin Semland. Navarro born July 24 1863 in New York was director of Equitable Life Insurance and trustee of St Patrick's Cathedral. He held membership in eight metropolitan clubs.
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New York
Alfonso DeNavarro
Atlas Portland Cement Company
Clabman
George F. Baker, Jr
Breesin
Semland
Mr. Navarro
Equitable Life Insurance ‘Company
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Ares
Amnesty Grants Freedom to Political Prisoners in Holtl
President Borneo of Holtl issues full amnesty for political offenders held since December 1, 1924. The order frees a number of native newspaper editors and publishers recently jailed, signaling a broad clemency move amid ongoing unrest.
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Washington
Borneo
Holtl
Peson
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