Final Approval of Naval Treaties Marks End of Era
Five powers signed the arms conference accord in Washington signaling the end of naval competition and the Anglo Japanese alliance. Secretary Hughes presided as ratifications were exchanged in a near ceremonial session with ambassadors and embassy charges present. The documents set the moment of treaty effectiveness as the telephone line to Page 13 confirms the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Pacific
Harding
Hughes
Ins
Department
Hanihara
Japan
Chilton
Great Britain
Andre de la Boulaye
France
Augusto Rosso
Italy
United States
Electric Pump Ignites Smoke in Bank Basement
An overheated electric pump in the Bridgepot Savings bank basement on State and Main streets produced thick oily smoke. Firemen and police cordon guarded access while no damage occurred and the building regained ventilation after the incident.
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Bridgepot Savings Bank
State Street
Main Street
Riots in Germany Leave Dozens Dead Across Week
The Associated Press reports 25 killed and many wounded as clashes between communists and police persist in Altdorf and across the Grand Duchy of Hesse. Police reinforce with 200 civilians, while unrest continues in Mayence area towns along the Rhine.
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Atx-La-Chapelue
Clery
Associated Press
Altdorf
Grand Duchy of
Pesse
Langen
Russeisnelnt
Creesegerau
Rhine
Hesse
Revolutionary Committee of Unemployed
Jnversal
Thm
Germany
de Valer Jaul Inch Amerival
Limerick B
Bergdoll
State Wide Swindling Operations Exposed in CT
Hartford authorities uncovered a broad scheme in Connecticut where foreign nationals especially Italians were used as fronts for a group calling itself the National Order of America Worked Through Societies. John M Maggitt faced a Waterbury conviction under Connecticut insurance laws as investigators traced charity style sick and accident benefit schemes run by local lodges like Belle Italia.
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Hartford
Connecticut
State Insurance Department
Waterbury
John M. Magitti
National Order of America
New Jersey
State Department
Belle Italia
National Order
Mrs Harding Leaves White House for Home Forever
Mrs Florence Kling Harding departs the White House amid gloom and rain. Mrs Coolidge succeeds as first lady with calm exit. Harding heads to Edward McLean home before plans for rest and estate affairs.
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Mrs. Harding
White House
Black Rock to Become City Beauty Spot Plan Unveiled
Kenneth W. McNeil plans to buy large estates in Black Rock to transform the area into a city beauty spot. Reports note several business and civic developments in Bridgeport and surrounding towns, including theatre franchise talks and a embroidery exhibition for city playgrounds.
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Logal
Black Rock
City
Kenneth W. McNeil
Bridgeport Gas Light
Main
Gilbert
Man
Akron
Ohio
Dickering
Park Theatre
Christian Union
Manion
Cardinal Mercier
T Hanks
Nation
Stamford
Feirfield
Francis Kearney
Lewis Rose
Singer
Teacine
Greenwich
Milford
Booth
Dartmouth
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Ins
Post Road
Starfurd
Connecticut
Afe
Druin Corps
State Association
New York
Orrbury
New York State
Bethel Woodmont
Ellis Island Wrath Seen Over Mismanagement Criticism
Immigrant Commissioner Curran attacks ex official Frederick A. Wallis for chaotic conditions at Ellis Island. Curran accuses Wallis of neglect and political exploits while noting reform under Robert Tod. He defends manifests and suggests consular selection reforms as a possible fix.
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New York
Curran
Frederick A. Wallis
Geddes
America
Wallis
Robert Tod
Tod
City Department of Correction
Lwng
Walellg
Struggle of 12 Years Ends in Tragedy for Immigrant
Thomas Papadopoulos of Haat Greenwich faced 12 years of toil to earn money for his family in Greece. A brother’s message reports his wife and 18 year old son died from Turkish atrocities, a devastating loss amid his hardship.
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Providence R
Greece
Thomas Papadopoulos
Haat Greenwich
Gas Company Plans New Two Story Office Block
Bridge Gas Light Co will build a brick two story office at Main and Albert streets to relieve overcrowded quarters. Arch Ernest G Southey to secure bids for a $100000 block at 1106 1188 Main street, construction to start promptly with potential delays if costs rise.
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Bridge Gas Light Company
Aoth
Main and
Allbert Streets
Ernest G. Southey
Haat
Creorge
Hawley
Dever H. Warner
Frank M. Travis
George S. Hawley
Ralph I. Munson
R. A. Lewis
Main Street
Charles Dillon & Company
Hartford
Bellaward A. Dillon
Accident Victim Dies After Norwalk Crash
A victim of a Thursday automobile crash near Riverside, Norwalk, died from injuries at Norwalk Hospital. Driver William Stuart Van Wart of Ridgefield and New Jersey is hospitalized with a broken collarbone. Police have upgraded charges from reckless driving to manslaughter as the case proceeds.
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Norwalk
Schop
Willam Stuart van Wart
Ridgefield
New Jersey
Polles
Haseen
Riverside
Black Rock Section to Become City Show Place
Real estate magnate McNeil plans large restricted residential development in Black Rock and Greek areas to transform the Point into a Connecticut show place. Announcement states about 75 acres added to holdings including the Anchorage home. near $400,000 deals to be signed next Monday with estates to be reorganized to support a nonurban, scenic community.
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Black Rock
Les
Kenneth W
Thorne and Pearsall
McNeil Rm
Anchorage
Ing Veen
In Path Estates
McNeil Holdings
Greek
Black Rock Harbor
Sound Shore
Bridgeport
McNeil
Ince Stewart Fight Goes to Grand Jury Action
New Rochelle district attorney said no final decision on presenting the Ralph Ince and George Stewart quarrel to the grand jury has been made. Subpoenas were planned for Ince Anita Stewart and others. once Stewart leaves the hospital a statement of facts will guide further action. Witnesses near Pepperday hotel described a late night fight ending with one man struck and injured. Stewart is hospitalized for ruptured and crippled injuries while his mother and Anita watch.
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Curran
Wallis
Ameéra
New Rochelle
N. Y
Arthur Rowland
Westchester County
Ralph Ince
George Stewart
Rowland
Ince
Anita Stewart
Stewart
Pepperday Hotel
C. N. Williamson
Ferbrani
Haller
Htte
Anita
Local autoist killed in crash in New Haven
A New Haven accident claims Charles Gulliver of Westville died at the hospital shortly after being struck by a car driven by Les Colluced of Bridgeport. Gulliver aged about 39 suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries and did not regain consciousness. Colluced was arrested on reckless driving and the case proceeds as Deputy Coroner's investigation continues.
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New Favien
Les Colluced
Pembroke Street
Bridgeport
Sodtley & Smith Co
Colluce
Gulliver
Fie
Gulliver Wats Situ
Lewis Wield
Typhoon Disaster Leaves Many Dead in Seaboard Floods
A powerful cyclone devastated coastal towns causing widespread casualties. Rescue operations mobilize crews as officials tally missing residents and assess the storm’s toll on homes, farms, and infrastructure along the affected region.
Operators and Miners Return to Negotiations in Anthracite
United States Coal Commission prompted a joint conference between mine operators and miners in the anthracite region to seek a wage contract ahead of September 1. John Hays Hammond and Samuel B. Warriner led discussions as officials warned the public about possible mine suspensions.
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New York
Associated Press
United States
Coal Commission
John Hays Hammond
Washington
Coolidge
Samuel B. Warriner
Penn Lewis
United Mine Workers
Newtown Cobbler Gives Important Statement On Murders
Danbury reports three men held without bonds as state police probe Louis DeBiase murder. Suspects Domenico Querrisi Anthony Dinto and Sam Longa questioned amid claims one or more may be involved in the August 9 New York and Connecticut killings and a sensational Danbury robbery.
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DeBiase
New York
Connecticut
Newtown Cobbler
Telegram
Danbury
Louis DeBiase
New Milford -Newtown
Newtown
Domenico. Querrisi
DeBlase
Anthony Dinto
Stenement
Sam Longa
DéBiase
Dean
T Hey
Frank Vi+relli
Bridgeport
John Kelly
Ridgefield
Fred S$. Hibbard
Bethel
George Brody
Bridgeport Men Break Gun Record at Fort Wright
Bridgeport's 339th Company of coast artillery set six perfect shots out of six at 12 inch gun practice near Battery Ain tawwat. The test capped field training, with pay day and a field inspection planned as camp ends. The unit, praised for accuracy within yards, headed home aboard the General Morgan Lewis after the final day.
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Thlegram
Fort Wright
Bridgeport
Coast Artillery
Batter Ain Tawwat
Thn
BP. J. O'Reilly
Fie
National Guardsmen
Morgan Lewis
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Selves
Florence Kling Harington
Gus
Executive Mansion
Secret Service
Muin Star
Ooldge
George B. Christian
Christian
Laure Hartin
Iarding
Ruth Powderly
Galt
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pyt
Edward . McLean
Shington
Oing
Marton
Ywormal Ratifirs
Puller
Ms Gre
Eteripger
Inuc-Stewart
Eyewitne
Worcester
Sallyman
Albany
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Browns
Athletics
A.C
Side Park
Ellis Island
Gilbert Streets
Ince-Stewart
New Haven
Presare
Ange
Longo
P. J. O’reilly
PWS Praperhi
Newspaper
Hrdhive
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