Final Approval Given Five Power Naval Treaties
Five powers completed ratification of the naval limitation treaties in Washington. Secretary Hughes chaired the ceremony with ambassadors and charges signing in a formal, quiet session as each nation deposited its ratification and a record of the day.
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Washington
Star Department
Harding
Hughes
Hanihara
Japan
H. O. Chilton
Great Britain
Andre de, la Boulaye
France
Augusto Rosso
Italy
United States
Electric pump causes fire in bank building
An overheated electric pump in the Bridgep Savings bank basement on State and Main streets released thick smoke overnight. The watchman sent for fire units, police guarded entrances, and although no damage occurred, smoke lingered above the braiding.
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Bridgep Savings Bank
State Street
Main Street
Bank S
25 Die in German Disorders Amid Week of Riots
Reports say eight communists were killed and fifty wounded in Altdorf near ATX LA CHAPELLE as rioting continues. In the Grand Duchy, clashes occur at Langen and nearby towns with the security police wounded and hostages taken amid ongoing unrest.
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Atx-La-Chapelle
Germany
Associated Press
Altdorf
Grand Duchy of
Pesse
Langen
Tusselsweim
Grossgerau
Rhine
Hesse
Revolutionary Committee
Bourgeziale
Thm
State Wide Swindling Operations Uncovered
Hartford authorities exposed a Connecticut scam run by a National Order of America affiliate, targeting non English speaking foreigners in cities like Waterbury. John M Magitti, vice president of the group, faced a Waterbury conviction under Insurance Law Section 4229 as investigators linked the societies Belle Italia and President Wilson to solicit fraudulent benefit schemes. The case traces to 1922 when charter admission was refused, prompting reorganization by foreign nationals and deceitful solicitations.
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Hartford
Connecticut
State Insurance Department
Waterbury
John M. Magitti
National Order of Ams
Subi
New Jersey
State Department
Wilson
Belle Italia
National Order of America
National Order
Ate
Joseph H. Maurice
Frederick Brandt
State Police
John M Maggitti
New Haven
Howeve
Acu Fion
Mrs Harding Leaves White House for Private Life
Mrs Florence Kling Harding quietly departed the White House on a rainy night in August, never to return except as a guest. She moved with calm dignity to friendships on Pennsylvania Avenue and then to the home of Mr and Mrs Edward J McLean, likely for ten days or two weeks before returning to Marion.
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Mrs. Harding
White House
Washington
Florence Kling Harding
Sue Sheera
Extire
United States
Harding
Coolidge
M. Baldinger
Flardine
Marion Star
Forlowe
George Bstian
Christian
Laura Harkin
Marion
Black Rock eyeing makeover as Kenneth O McNeil plots purchases
Local figures discuss turning Black Rock into a city beauty spot while Kenneth O McNeil plans to buy large estates. Park theatre franchise talks persist as emboldened business activity grows.
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Black Rock Seeilon
Kenneth O ' McNeil
Bridgeport Gas Tights Company
Main
Gilbert Streets
Akron
Ohio
Dickering
Park Theatre
Christian Union
Manion
Jdinal Mervier
Stamford
Fairfield
Water Company
Francis Kearney
Lewis Rose
Redding
Greenwich
Ist
Mitford
Booth
Darmouth
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Post Road
Win
Werean
Woodmont
Connecticut
State Association
New York
Danbury
Crillade
New York State
Bethel
Kenneth W. McNeil
Ellis Island Wrath Sparks Immigrant Policy Debate
Immigation Commissioner Curran attacks former official Frederick A. Wallis for alleged neglect of duties at Ellis Island. Curran accuses Wallis of chaotic conditions, improper influence, and advocating impractical immigration practices. He argues reforms and consular selection could improve arrivals as critics press for change.
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New York
Curran
Frederick A. Wallis
Geddes
America
Wallis
Robert Too
Tod
Eacy
City Department of Correction
Struggle of 12 Years Ends Amid Tragedy in Greece
Thomas Papadonouls of East Greenwich learned his wife and 18 year old son died from Turkish atrocities after years of toil in this country to save for them. The report came from a brother, exposing the personal cost of the conflict in Greece.
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Providence R. 1
Greece
Thomas Papadonouls
East Greenwich
Ince Stewart Fight Heads to Grand Jury Probe
District Attorney Rowland said he will hear the Ince Stewart case once George Stewart recovers, with subpoenas considered for Ince Anita Stewart and others involved. Witnesses at Pepperday hotel described a 2:30 a.m. street confrontation and a man being knocked down.
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Ince-Stewart
US Company 10
Westchester County District Attorney
New Rochelle
N. Y
Arthur Rowland
Westchester County
Ralph Ince
George Stewart
Erro Parle
Rowland
Ince
Anita Stewart
Stuart
Pepperday Hotel
Stewart
A. C
Williamson
Pepperday
Ulderbrand
Waller
Rochetle
Willeco
Anita
Accident Victim Dies in Norwalk After Car Turnover
James Lynch 38 of 19 School Street Norwalk died from injuries after a car he rode in overturned Thursday on a dangerous curve at Riversine. Driver William Stuart Van Wart of Ridgefield and New Jersey is hospitalized with a broken collar bone. Police changed the reckless driving charge to manslaughter. both men were reportedly speeding when tires ripped off the machine causing it to burn and overturn.
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Norwalk
James Lynch
School Street
Norwavorwalk Hospital
Doniught
Wiliam Stuart van Wart
Ridgefield
New Jersey
Hum
Riversine
Black Rock Estate Deals Drive City Show Place Plan
Announcement reports five estate transactions reaching near 400000 while Kenneth W McNeil expands holdings to about 100 acres along Black Rocks harbor and Aah Creek. The plan transforms Grover Hill Black Rock into a restricted residential show place on Connecticut shore front attracting many prospective buyers.
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Black Rock
Kenneth W
Thorne and Pearsall
McNeil Dew
Anchorage
McNeil
Aah Creek
Black Flows
Sound
Autoist Killed Crossing New Haven Street in Morning Crash
A Ridgeport man Leo Collucci 383 Pembroke Street driver of a car struck Cheeles Gulliver 67 Westville as he crossed Congress Avenue and Kai Street in New Haven. Gulliver died at Lew Haven hospital 15 minutes after arrival. Gulliver was en route to work at Headley Smith Co plant. Collier faced reckless driving charges later adjourned for Friday as deputy coroner Lewis investigated.
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Um Automobile
Leo Collucc
Pembroke Street
Ridgeport
Congress Avenue
Kai Street
Cheeles Crusliver
Harrison Street
Westville
Lew Haven
Chiliver
Tle
Headley & Smith
Inez Gulliver
Hitler
Collier
Dyly
Wriday Pendene
Lewis Etd
Disastrous Hong Kong Typhoon Causes Heavy Losses
One of the most disastrous typhoons in Hongkong history struck Thonge Aug 18 causing tremendous property loss and fears of many lives lost.
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Thonge
Hongkong
Surauk
Aid Ib
Operators and Miners Agree To Negotiate Again
In a move prompted by the United States Coal Commission, coal operators and miners’ union officials in the anthracite region agreed to renew joint talks on a new wage contract, potentially effective September 1. Commission chairman John Hays Hammond and associates will report to President Coolidge after returning to Washington.
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New York
Associated Press
United States Coal Commission
Coal Commission
John Hays Hammond
Washington
Coullage
Samuel D. Warriner
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Dianers
Believe Several Persons Guilty In Danbury Murder Case
Three men are held without bonds for investigation into the Louis DeBiase murder in Danbury. Domenico Guerrisi Anthony Dinto and Sam Longo were grilled by state police after DeBiase was found dead near the New Milford Newtown highway. Longo is said to have written the letter found on the victim and may have sworn a key statement guiding the inquiry.
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Telegram
Danbury
Connecticut
New York
Louis DeBiase
DeBiase
New Milford -Newtown
Newtown
Domenico Guerrisi
Anthony Dinto
Sam Longo
Humbasd
Hey
Frank Virelli
Bridgeport
John Kelly
Ridgefield
Red
Hibbard
Bathe
George Brody
Bethe
Longe
DeBlase
Longa
Bridgeport Men Set Record at Fort Wright Target Practice
Bridgeport's 339th company led a field training day at Fort Wright with six perfect shots at a 12 inch gun target, surpassing the 347th Company and the 10 inch suns. The camp closed with cleanup, pay notes, and an athletic meet before the Bridgeport Guardsmen sail home on the General Morgan Lewis Sunday.
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Telegram
Fort Wright
Coast Artillery
Butter
P.’ J.o'reilly
Sim
Bridgeport
347Th
National Guardsmen
Oys
Morgan Lewis
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