Parade to Precede Legion Meeting in Middletown
The second annual state convention of the American Legion opens Friday morning at 10 o clock at the Hotel Stratfield with a parade led from Golden Hill Street to Harrison Street and Main Street. Delegates attend talks by Gov Marcus L Hocomb General Olaf Ed s and others, followed by a business session and reception. The event includes a plan to discuss charter revocation for a local post, high living costs, and veterans bonuses as the convention proceeds through Saturday.
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New York
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Phite & Calh
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River Pirates Attempt Loot at North River Pier
River pirates tried to loot liquor stored at a North River pier valued at 350 040 dollars. A watchman drove them off. several leaped overboard and were feared drowned. One man claimed to be wounded and was arrested in a hospital with a gunshot wound. Police note rising liquor theft attempts on piers and shipments to foreign ports. Charleston population rose to 67 957, up 9 194 since last report.
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Discovery of gold in New York canal frontier find
In New York City's financial district engineers report traces of gold flakes found along the canal. They withheld names to prevent a rush of stock buyers while tests continue. Researchers suspect the gold may be remnants from old ships near the site of the first U.S. Navy yard. Further searches are planned.
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Hare’s Motors
Burglars Hit Cornwall Town A Weeknight Incidents
Burglaries struck Cornwall on August 18 with minor loot. A motor truck used in a pet-ward chase connected to George W. Cochrane, merchant, was recovered. Robbed sites included two general stores hardware store market and local law office.
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Independence Now Would Ge a Crime
WONOLULE Aug 18 Independence for the Philippines faced opposition from Congressman Randall of California touring the Orient aboard the Great Northern. He warned that independence would invite Japanese domination in Siberia, China, Korea, and the Philippines, and cited urging Attorney General Palmer to extend prohibition to the Philippines.
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Senator Cummings in Serious Condition in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa Aug 28 United States Senator B Cummings remains in serious condition due to an enlarged aorta his friends reported today He has been in poor health and is believed to be suffering from the ailment as doctors monitor his status privileged information says his condition is grave in the current report
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