Vice Commander of World War Vets Arrested in Bridgeport
Stanley D. Burchard, vice commander of the World War Veterans, was arrested on charges of falsely wearing a U S Army uniform and misrepresenting wounds. Federal agents say he never saw action, though he sells his self written book In Brazilian Wild. A hearing before U S Commissioner Hugh J Lavery was scheduled, with bail considerations and possible penalties up to two years in prison and a $1000 fine.
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Stanley D. Burcharit
Washington Avenue
World War Veterans
United States Army
Burchard
Army
United States
Hugh J. Lavery
Tenepollet
Amy
Bridgeport
War Department
Burcherd
Islesaily
Hartford
New Style Ticket Introduced by New Haven Road
Starting September 1 the New Haven railroad will offer a new family ticket good for 25 rides between points not more than forty miles apart within designated districts and for travels to New York. The tickets cost 2.52 dollars, offering a saving of nearly one cent per mile versus regular fares.
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New Haven Railroad
Connecticut
New York
Austrian Commander Starts Tobacco Shop in Budapest
Aug 15 Vienna dispatch reports Field Marshal von Koevesele s commander in chief of the Austro Hungarian army was authorised by the Hungarian government to enter the tobacco business in Budapest. His partner is the widow Dr Stenxel, a Budapest lawyer whose wage was murdered by communists during Bela Kun s regime. The article notes large Transylvanian estates seized by the Romanian government.
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Berlin
Marshall von Koeveseleskl
Ivangorod
Beltrace
Montepretro
Budapest
Vienne
Stenxel
Bela Kun
Koevesz
Transylvania
Exciting Deer Hunt On Fifth Ave New York
A deer escaped from the Central Park Zoo and caused a chase through several blocks on Fifth Avenue New York as pedestrians police and animal keepers pursued it. A police officer on a running board of a car finally pinned the animal to the ground ending the chase.
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Fifth Ave
New York
Pitth Moyenne
Perk Zoo
Pyagrdman
Burns Starts Personal Tag Day for Barracks
Joseph Burns a World War veteran at 12 Myrtie Court launches a Gwyn initiative to raise funds for the erection of a barracks. He plans a weeklong tag day starting in September to gather support and money, with no endorsement from American Legion or Veterans groups.
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Joseph Burns
Myrtie Court
Gwyn
Jay
Piers
North End
Burts
Arthur Ampoher
Aise Brod Street
American Legion
Forra
Myer
Omiverse
Vily
Bendy
Two Destroyers Headed for Bridgeport Tonight
U S destroyers Conyngham and O'Brien arrive outside Bridgeport breakwater under Commander W E Hall. Bridgeport officials and local clubs plan welcomes and shore leave for crews, with ties to Lake Torpedo Boat shipyard events and nearby submarine launch notice.
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U Oelask
U. S
Conyngham
O'Brien
W. EH Hall
Bridgeport Harbor
Albert W. Smith
Charles L. Lewis
C. A. Jard
Chamber of Commerce
Uncle
American Tube and Stamping Company
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Union Street
Charmber of
Commerce
Lewis
Fall
G. Moore
Navy Department
Bridgeport
A. H. Robertson
Rochester
Coroner J C Phelan Returns From San Francisco Trip
Coroner J C Phelan arrived home after three weeks in San Francisco serving the Knights of Columbus duties. He resumes his coroner duties tomorrow.
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J. ¢. Phelan
San Francisco
The
Knights of Columbe Willee
Tomorow
Cou Esroner
Clergyman Killed in Danbury Auto Crash in Wet Road
Tim Rev. Benjamin T. Sedgwick a 70 year old Kansan City clergyman visiting Waterbury was killed when the automobile he rode in with his wife and her sister overturned on a wet road near Danbury. Deputy coroner A O Stevenson found no blame and said the wet road on a steep hill caused the crash. The wife and sister in law, Mrs Benjamin Kelsey of Waterbury, and Young the driver, were injured but released after treatment. the others returned to Waterbury.
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Tim Rev
Benjamin TD. Sedlge
Kansisa City
Waterbury
Prcky
Benjamin
Kelsey
Waterburn
Danbury
Ing
New
Yale
Young
A. O. Stevenson
Bridgeport
Uplift Worker Held on Charge of Slaying Infant
Aprian Michigan August 18 Mattie Kirby of Hudson was arrested on a murder charge in the disappearance of a child born July to her twenty year old unmarried daughter Alice. Investigating officers said the mother claimed the child died but gave no burial details or circumstances. Kirby, mother of four, leads a temperance union and state temperance work.
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Aprian
Mich
Mattie Kirby
Hudson
ATS
Alice
Hirby
Rela
Kirby
Lenny Women's Christmas Temperanes Union
Attorney General on Parole Revocation for Connecticut Boys
In Hartford on August 18 an opinion announces that Connecticut authorities must handle youths with revoked parole by court order, regardless of age. Healy emphasizes courts retain control over delinquents, with commitment to a boys’ school for ages 16 and under.
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Hartford
Aus
Iin
Annoutong
Pra “Healy
Meriden
Damage claims filed for street layouts in city hearings
Property owners filed $100000 in claims with the board of appraisal at city hall hearings on street layouts and building lines. Claims cite loss of space from Main to Middle streets near Wall, Main, and Wall streets, with several owners seeking compensation for proposed four foot building lines and related setbacks. Over a hundred owners and representatives attended, as the board weighs the stakes and future property boundaries.
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Board of Appraisal
City Hall
First National Bank
Rious
Te City
Jaim
Airbank
Bridgeport
Charles Cole
Lacey Blackman
Lg OM
Main Street
Middle Street
Judes Dan
Jewelery’ Corporation
Wich
Southeust Parner
Wall
Main Streets
Wester Iso
George II
John San
Wall Street
Bhajiyo
Vilalie Wrewey
Inn
Edwin ‘Jt
Alice Baw
Atkorney Tabert F
J. Ahd Keegy
School Street
Otter
James Js. Cradleimi
Nellie Bassett
Alferinah Renedy
Hird
Anpriuisal
Carey
Britain Warns U S Against 3 Mile Seizure
Washington August 14 Britain formally informs the United States it cannot surrender jurisdiction over the seas beyond three miles long held by international law. A British schooner Marshall was reported off Long Island coast with cargo. authorities will await court proceedings and the vessel’s registry before further steps.
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Washington
United States
Sovnets 1
Long Island
Schoaner Marshall
Soverus
Great Britain
Home Brew Kick Upsets Beer Bill Debate
In Washington Augie 138 the Stanley amendment to safeguard home and property from illegal seizure for liquor faced stiff opposition. Senate leaders and House managers clashed over its retention, with Ashurst bolting the conference to demand the amendment stay intact. The fight threatened to delay beer legislation and end with a compromise on search warrants and penalties.
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Washington
Messare
Senate
Treasury
Ashurst
House
Sterling
Connecticut Wage Arbitration Remains On Delayed Hearing
A wage dispute arbitration in Connecticut continues as a hearing faces delays. The board has yet to hear all evidence from both sides, with further proceedings postponed to tomorrow as parties prepare.
Hoover Agrees to Aid for Russian Famine Relief
New York officials prepared vessels to rush supplies to Danzig as part of a U S backed relief effort. Secretary Hoover said the American Relief Administration will begin work immediately to save famine affected Russian children while ensuring American control of food and safeguarding relief workers.
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Wasitington
American Relief Administration
Russia
Anorice Organization
Hoover
New York
Poland
Austria
Burns Named Head of Bureau of Investigation
William J. Burns of New York was appointed director of the Bureau of Investigation, succeeding William J. Flynn. Attorney General Daugherty praised Burns as experienced and capable. Burns will assume leadership in New York with headquarters here and a salary of 7500 annually. Pigan remains in position until his successor is named.
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Washston
Casso
Cintrol Press
William J. Burns
New York
Bureau of Investigation of the Impartment of Justice
Daugher Burns
William J. Flynn
Burrns
Daugherty
Mrr
Burns
Pigan
New
Althassh
Daughert
Naim
Florida Capitalist Arrested in Liquor Conspiracy Case
A Florida capitalist, linked to a liquor conspiracy aimed at defrauding the government and violating the Prohibition Act, was arrested. The warrant was issued by a U.S. deputy minister, with details linking to Athintle City and several associates, including a third party who allegedly aided theft and looting.
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Mtaamlt
Florida
Crossland Provident
AOA
Thin civ
Sehanmer Bey
Athintle
Nm Tinited Blates
Minishinl
Fairfield Family Loses Home In Fire Aker Explodes Lamp
A lamp explosion in the kitchen caused a fire that ruined the Antonovitch home on Vermont Avenue Fairfield obliterating furniture and papers. Firemen failed to save the four room cottage due to lack of hydrants and late alert. Neighbors lent clothes and provided lodging for Mrs. Antonovitch, her husband, and their five year old daughter. The fire occurred at 6 30 last night on a newly developed street near King's Highway by Handy Harmony factory area.
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William Antonovitch
Vermont Avenue
Fairfield
Kitch
Fairfield Department
Mes
Antonovitch
William E. Donaldson
Esha
Trailroad Avenue
Wien
King’s Highway
Handy & Harman
Misquoted Alice Robertson Denies Misquote on Disarmament
Alice Robertson says she was misquoted by the National League of Women Voters on women as American commissioner candidates. She insisted she never told President Harding no qualified woman existed and called for a unified qualified candidate. In Congress she seeks to represent Oklahoma district two while opposing Indiana interference. The National Federation of Business and Professional Women urged Harding to appoint a businesswoman to the commission.
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Washington
Ang
National League of Women Voters
Alice Robertson
League
Miss Robertson
Harding
Beer
United States
Congress
Robertson
Oklahoma
Indiana
National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club
Tne
Total
Wired
Federation
Lens Lake Forrest
Stratford Special Town Meeting Sees Photographer Withdraw Sunday Movie Request
Stratford Aug 18 Special town meeting opened with Manager Feldman of the Stratford theatre withdrawing his petition for Sunday night moving pictures and the session adjourned immediately. About 75 people attended.
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Stratford
Sperial
Feldman
Stratford Theatre
Lloyd George urges Anglo Japanese alliance for world peace
London August 18 Associated Press Lloyd George told the House of Commons the Anglo Japanese alliance would help form a broader Pacific understanding with Japan, China, and the United States and safeguard world peace. He urged Britain not to abandon Japan, noted Japan’s wartime contributions, and pressed that disarmament progress depend on Pacific settlement. he also discussed Ireland and defended General Smuts’s actions.
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London
Japan
Marsec
Janon
United States
Pacific
David Linyd-George
House of Clammons
Dupan
Lloyd-George
Great Britain
Hija
Ald Hart
Mrbush
Ja- Auld
Thas
Whallington
Mir. Lloyd- Geerer
General Smuts
Ireland
Pls
Smuts
Anc
Henavy Handove
London Uncertain As Irish Crisis Delays Parliament
London faces uncertainty over the Irish situation amid plans to prorogue parliament. Irish developments push for adjournment until October 18, with the speaker empowered to reconvene if needed. Premier Lloyd-George expected to make a sea elevation statement before adjournment.
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London
Press
Bey
Lioyd-Grorge
Mmorres
Railroads urged to cut freight rates in hearing
Secretary Wallace urged on August 18 before the Interstate Commerce Commission that railroads share the burden of today’s economic strain by reducing freight rates. He warned continued high rates threaten agricultural production and urged reductions to relieve farmers while noting lower prices across commodities.
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Washington
Wallace
Interstate
Ambler Held for Theft of Auto Case
Alfred Ambler, arrested in York, charged with complicity in the theft of an automobile in Neuman, Illinois, recovered here. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the September term on $2,500 bond. Witnesses included Deny Brenkin of New York and Curtin J. Mu Regan of local police. The case involved Ambler being taken back to Neuman.
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Alfred Ambler
York
Neuman
Hecore
Hi i. Lavery
Witneases
Nat al Ambler
Deny Brenkin
New York
Ambler
Bert Williams
Curtin
J. Mu. Regan
Viocal Police
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