Miss Ederle Ready to Swim Channel Start
Miss Ederle prepares for the English Channel crossing with a cautious start from rocky Gris Nez, guarded by a tug and a lead boat. Navigator Joseph Costa and coach Joseph Wolfe coordinate the approach, provisioning chocolate and hot beverages for the swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ederle
Miss Biderie
Joseph Cogti Nave Fatten
Jarez Wolf
Misaemic
Grisnez
Ederle
Gris Nez
Ross Channel
Jarex Wolfe
Joseph Costa
Ederie
Community groups meet at Bridgeport venues tonight
Local clubs and fraternal organizations convene in Bridgeport tonight at various addresses including Main Street 1250, 1125, 1887 Broad, and 62 Cannon. Attendees from I O O F, Knights of Pythias, Maccabees and American Legion branches gather in social and civic events across nine locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Rifle Club
State Armory
Konckapotanauh Tribe
R. M
Mithra Lodge
K. of P
Main Street
Calanthe Temsie
Pythian Sisters
Pequonnérk Loge
Broad Street
Carpenters and Joiners
Elm Street
Ammediate Relief Association
Bridgeport Council, Jr, OU
AL M
Cannon Street
Purity Shrine
White Shrine of
Jerusalem
First District
Republican Club
State Street
Seaside Hive
Ladies of the Maccabees
Arch Street
Bridgeport
United Typoschemae of America
Sisterhood of the Congregational
B'nai Israel
Park Avenue’ Temple
Americus
Knights of the Maccabees
East Main Street
Doridge
A. M
Ivy Grove
Barbers
Fairfield Avenue
Abraham Lodge
B. B
Victoria Lodge
T D
St. George
Stratford Avenue
Bridgeport Order of the Demolay
Masonic Temple
Catherine McGurty
American, Legion
Reservoir at Wachusett dips to record low for season
Worcester Mass Aug 17 The Wachusett reservoir of the Metropolitan water system is at the lowest level in its history for this season. The current mark stands 18 feet below the previous high water level, after the protracted autumn and winter, with a later note of 20 feet 6 inches below the high level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Wachusett
Battle Over Danbury Trolley Company Receivership
The Danbury Bethel trolley line, under receivership since 1917, faces foreclosure actions by first mortgage holders led by American Trust Co of Boston. Second mortgage holders and other claimants seek priority while Judge Ells decides the distribution of about 6,009 to 300,600 in total claims. Attorneys for Receiver J Mossives, second mortgagees, and other claimants prepare for the hearing with representation from firms in New London and New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
John B. Walsh
Greenych
J. Moss Tyes
American ‘Trust Cn
Boston
Danbury
Bethel
Samuel Morehouse
New Haven
American Trust Co
Hartford Moves to Enforce Film Tax After Court Ruling
Three judges ruled the film tax valid allowing 10 dollars per 1000 feet and 50 cents per additional 100 feet while exempting educational or scientific reels. Hartford expects immediate enforcement following a conference with Attorney General Healy and Tax Commissioner Blodgett. Officials ordered exhibitors to record films shown since July for taxation.
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Lms
Hartford
Healy
Arthur L. Shipman
Blodgett
Jonn J. Splain
New Haven
Shipman
Shipmin
Labor Bank Plans Across New England Brotherhood Network
The New England Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Securities Corporation, incorporated in Massachusetts with 2 090 000 in stock and 24 000 Class B shares, plans a Labor Bank in Boston and aims to extend similar institutions to Rhode Island New Hampshire and other New England cities. A Brotherhood Investment Company forms in Freeland Ohio as several member banks operate in Cleveland and nearby areas according to Wall reporting, noting many are among the strongest banks locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers’ Securities Corporation
Massachusetts
Clusa
Brotherhood Bank
Boston and
New England
Connecticnt
Soe
Massahhusetts
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Belneernaldernd
Brothhood Investment Company
Frehind
Ohio
Brotherhood
Cleveland
Wall
Haarenshie
Debt Conference Reopens Amid Hope for Agreement
President Coolidge negotiators Smoot and Mellon prepared to resume talks with the Belgian mission after a late night ride from Ludlow. They planned to brief Congress on any settlement while signaling willingness to grant concessions to reach an accord on the near half billion dollar debt dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoot
Ludlow
Treasury
Washington
Brussels
Great Britain
Congress
Coolidge
Plymouth
American Congress
Mellon
Utah
American Commission
Europe
Majestic
Winston
Mario Alberti
Drowning Sheds Light on Milford Man’s Death
Charles Wheeler and another oyster boat man aided by a net brought Ferry’s body ashore near the channel. Dr J W Fisher concluded a heart attack or cramp caused the death. Ferry, a Milford Yacht Club member and former owner of Peer Lews laundry, left a wife and two daughters in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles FE. Wheeler
Wheeler
Ferry
J. W. Fisher
Milford
Peerlews Aundry
Nangatuck
New York Lily
Westport Votes to Bar Outsiders From Beach Area
Westport voters authorize beach restrictions and adopt several ordinances at a night meeting. The measures include banning parking south of the Cannons Beach road, prohibit undressing on autos, rename Kinestreet to Wing's Highway, and allocate 85090 for a new chemical and hose truck from Vigilante Hose Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wing's High Ey
Vigilante Hose Company
Bridgeport Guardsmen Face Mild Casualties at Camp
Bridgeport soldiers endured sore muscles after the first day at camp while Battery A led rifle range drills under Lieutenant Clarence Hungerford. A reception for regimental officers was held at the East Defense Service Club as young stowaway George Vandho moved through New London custody after a run in with a guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steff Repevier
H. G Wright
Fisher
Bridgeport
Clarence N. Hungerford
Frank K. Ferguson
Defens
Long Island Sound
LaFayette E., Evans
A. C. Bennett
Oo. R
Oo. R. Cy, Captain Stanley R. Micklason, U. S.A
P. 4
O'Reilly
JE. Richardson
Frederick
New York
New London
George Vandho
Baird
New London Police
George
Georgie
Reidger
Paul Toupn, Jr
Battery A
Paul
Philip Hurley
John FE. Richards
Russell ¥. Moore
Ernest B. Palmer
Jumps From Canoe Ends Harry Hyra Life
Harry Hyra eighteen, son of Mr and Mrs Oreste Hyra of Pem broke street, died of heart failure Sunday in Peekskill after leaping from a canoe for a swim. An ambulance report notes anittle water in the body. Hyra had left the Post Publishing Company and later served as a bank messenger on Wall Street. He lived with his Yonkers uncle and spent weekends in Peekskill. Funeral is set for 8:30 am from the parents home with a 9 am High Mass at Holy Trans Russian Orthodox Church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hyra
Oreste Hyra
Pembroke Street
Post Publishing Company
Peekskill
Anittle
Young Hyra
Wall Street
New York City
Yonkers
N. Y
Peeks- Khl
Holy Chast
Lakeview Cemetery
Two Children Hurt by Autos in City Streets
Two children, a boy and a girl, were struck by autos yesterday in separate incidents. Chester Griffith, six, on Ka nulll Street near Howe, was knocked from a bicycle by a heavy truck and treated at a nearby plant, then released. The truck owner was identified as the Eastern Malleable Iron Company, driver unnamed. Mary Bylinst, eight, of Ridge Street, was hit on Hanevary near Seaside Park around 1 40 AM after darting into traffic. she was treated at Parkley Hospital and kept for observation. Police noted the accident occurred between the Barnum and Howe monuments as the driver had started from the roadside. One-dollar bills wear daily. about 1.5 million ragged notes are returned yearly to Washington for replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Griffith
Kossuth Street
Kanulln Street
Howe
Salts Textile Manufacturing
Othe Hoy
Astern Malleable Iron Company
Renoir
Omar R. Sinner
Kinley Avenue
Johnstown
Mary Bylinst
Ridge Street
Hanevary
Seanad
Seaside Park
Leopard at Large Ends Paris Park Morality Drive
Paris police suspend the Bois de Boulogne midnight patrols after a leopard escape ends the previous crackdown on couples. Despite 200 guards with various weapons, lovers have fled the woods since the animal’s escape last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spooners Desert
Paris
Bois de Boulogne
Seery Scorns Cornell Clan In Summer Southport Clash
Walter J. Secory says no Cornell supporters will read him out of the party, citing summer residence in Southport and past support against Atwater in 1923 primaries. He argues Cornell has no time to be leaner. A Gibraltar club meeting is set for Wednesday at 29 Jones Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Secory
Cornell
Southport
Atwater
Gibraltar Club
Jones Avenue
Struck by Car in Fairfield Leaves Collision Victim Name Unknown
The man injured when struck by a trolley in Fairfield Saturday night showed slight improvement at St. Vincent's hospital. Authorities still cannot identify him or determine his address or connections. He was intoxicated and could only mutter his name while clinging to a bouquet of flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iohn Putovich
Fairfield
St. Vincent's Hospital
Police Budget Stretch Also Sees Transfers In Shortfall
The police board faced a $1500 shortfall after adding sixteen motorcycles a truck and two cars to the fleet and consuming at least five gallons daily. They ordered a $1500 transfer from salaries to maintenance to keep the department functioning, with Samuel Dawe pushing the measure. Special policeman Benjamin Tinkham and John Richards were appointed. Reports on off duty injuries and bills filed. Also, London dispatch notes unclear confirmation of General Chang Tso Lin's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police Commissioners
Board of App
Unti
Benjamin Tinkham
Pleasure Beard Park
Tinkham
Committee On
John Richards
Girl 14 Aims to Take Life After Family Dispute
Julia Lubisky of 367 Main Street attempted to kill herself with tincture of larkspur after a quarrel in which she denied running with boys. She was treated by Dr. A J Sekerak and taken to St. Vincent's hospital. condition reported not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Lubisky
Main Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
A. J. Sekerak
Funeral of War Nurse Held in San Francisco
Funeral services for Miss Katherine McCarthy, who served as a World War nurse for two years, were held yesterday at Sacred Heart church. Rev. Dr Richard F. Moore led a high mass of requiem with deacon Rev. James Kilk Hannay and sub-deacon Rev. Hubert Carri. Music by Miss Theresa O'Brien and others. burial followed at St. Michael's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine McCarthy
San Francisco
James A McCarthy
Tranistan Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Richard F. Moore
James Kil- Hannay
Hubert Carri
Theresa O'Brien
John Casserly
Wiliam Chew
William Walsh
Molly Daly Ogren
St. Michael's Cemetery
Funeral for Clayton J Griggs Held at Stratford Home
Rev Robert J Beach led the service yesterday at 1116 Stratford Avenue for Clayton J Griggs a 644 Fellow. Delegations from seven fraternal orders attended including Stratfield Encampment No 24 Rebekah Lodge No 22 and Oronoque Lodge No 90 with other orders present. pallbearers from those groups conducted the grave ritual. Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Beach
Clayton J. Griggs
Stratford Avenue
Griggs
Stratfield
Rebekah
Oronoque
Newsboys Parade and Picnic Planned by Post Publishing
More than 500 newsboys carrying the Post and Telegram will parade from the State Armory at 8:00 a.m. under motorcycle police, proceed to Pleasure Beach for a day of picnicking, rides, and free refreshments with park access coupons. The event, arranged by carrier manager C. T. Oppel, includes guards and designated swimming facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post and Telegram
Post Publishing Company
C. T. Oppel
State Armory
Friebie Pie Company
Pleasure Beach
Pleasure Beach Amusement Company
Tte
Bridgeport Builders and Laborers End Strike
The Bridgeport chapter of the General Contractors formally approved an agreement with hodcarriers and laborers ending the city strike. T. J. Pardy, chairman of the contractors' board, declined comment as most workers had already returned to their jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Atso Elite
General Contractors
Hodcarriers
T. J. Pardy
Contractors’ Board
Feyrer Estate Inventory Sees $16 080 Value Distributed
Carrie Feyrer widow of Martin J Feyrer died last June 16. Probate inventory filed yesterday by Ernest acon and David OConnell shows real estate valued at 5210 and personal property at 10880 05. Estate to be divided equally among three children William I Henry M and Annel ayter Barnum all of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Feyrer
Martin J. Feyrer
Ernest
Acon
David O'Connell
William I
Henry M
Anna Leyter Barnum
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Cleriac
Ant Orlick
Prince Henry
Adams-Roth Baking Co
Labor Bank
White House
Woodstock
Here
Innk
Melon
Westport
Seery
Cornell Clan
London
INS
Peking
Tokin
Chang Tso- Lin
Feyrer
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