Belgium debt settlement details outlined
The United States World War Foreign Debt commission explains the plan for post armistice Belgium debt. Instalments on principal and fixed interest rates extend over 62 years with a ten year grace on interest and rising annual payments culminating near 9.2 million in year eleven. Total U S exposure fixed at about 417.78 million as of mid 1925. President Coolidge in Plymouth welcomed the accord noting prior optimism and expectation of ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peat Armia
Ie Pravcipal
Asenee Pomipal
Belzan Commission
Iesister
United States
Wilson
Belgium
Paris
Germany
United States Debt Commission
el- Bian
United
Htuns
Dawes
Congress
Inchange
Winston
Smoot
Burton
Ohio
House
Senate
State 10 Collect Movie Film Tax Challenge
A report outlines a legal challenge to enforce the motion picture tax. Plaintiffs seek Supreme Court action with an agreement from state officials not to enforce until decision. Taxpayers would keep records of amounts due if upheld, and a court has ruled the law valid, urging enforcement while noting remedies if the law is later struck down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Wickersham
Supreme Court of Errors
Debs Changes Date to Speak in City
Debs, noted Socialist and multiple presidential candidate, will address the city the evening of October instead of September 24 as previously announced. Officials say conflicts of engagements forced the change in the speaking appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debs
Eugene . Debs
Hie Party
Tus
Meetings Tonight at Various Lodges and Councils
Listings show multiple fraternal gatherings, including Magna Charta lodge, Harmony council, Masons at the Masonic Temple, Knights of Pythias, Pioneer camp, Mayflower council, and Ladies groups. Locations span Stratford Avenue to Cannon Street and Main Street with dates unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Lodge
Old Street
Magna Charta Lodge
Sons of St Creorge
Stratford Avenue
Harmony Council
U. A M Newtely
The
Maccabers
Kwurfield Avenue
St John
A. F
A. M. Masonic Temple
Harry Cutler
K. of P
Main Street
Pioneer Camp
Woo
Broad Street
Pour Star Lodge
Main
Mayflower Council
Cannon Street
Harmony Camp
M W. C
Praid Street
Star of the Sea Camp
A. N
Dorothea Stamm
Lt. C. RM
State Street
Lincoln Circle
Ladies of the
Stationary Engineers
Ship Explosion Kills 23 and Injures 74
The Mackinac steamship disaster near Newport left 23 dead and 74 injured as boiler failures caused scalding steam bursts. Rescue boats and Navy ships evacuated passengers to Newport and Pawtucket hospitals while clergy attended the wounded. Captain McVey praised crew and Navy救援 efforts as authorities identified victims and organized aid.
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Newport Naval Training Hospital
John W. Hunter
Potter Avenue
Providence
Miguel Vasques
Cherry Street
Mackine
Boyananda
Alexander G. Murray
Pawtucket
Naval Hospital
Associated Press
Mackinac
New Port
J. and P. Coates Company
Navy
Wyoming
Denver
Raleigh
Dobbin
C. E. Riggs
Naval Office
Kinsley’s Wharf
Mike Vaquaso
New York City
McVey
John Chant
Kinnley’s Wharf
N. & Senator
Jense H. Metcalf
S Metcalf
Texicaba
George McVey
Shipwreck tale from early 1900s linked to Mackinac loss
Captain Benjamin Thomas aboard Provi dence O pilot and Herbert Spenard aboard the Mackinnac describe a steamer’s sudden disaster when steam hissed and smoke filled the view. The crew sent a distress call as navy yard rescue ships arrived and passengers were ferried ashore after Larchmont sunk near Block Island in February 1907.
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Benjamin Thomas
Providence
Herbert Spenard
McVey
Larchmont
Block Island
Harry Knowlton
General
Newport and Wickford
Mackinnac
Navy Yard
Terry Estate Value Near $700000 Ahead of Probate Hearing
A probate hearing before Judge Frederic A. Bartlett will address the will of Gertrude Terry widow of Captain William Terry who died August 11. Estimates place the estate between 350000 and 750000 with extensive bequests to family and institutions. Raymond M. Ford and Eva Buxton are chief beneficiaries with portions in the W. M. Terry Co. and various real estate holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic A. Bartlett
Gertrude 5
Terry
William Terry
W. M. Terry Company
S Bridgeport
West States
Raymond M. Ford
Eva Buxton
Fairfield Avenue
Laurel Beach
Long Wandard
Frederick D. Keeler
Bridgeport Hospital
O Willam M ‘Errr
James R. Woodhull
Willam M. Te Ty
Gertrude E. Keeler
Attorney Keeler
Susan Woodhull
Wading River
Long Island
Isaiah F. Terry
Bethel
Amy Shaw
J. Cuyler Shaw
Margaret Tuthill
Roselle Park N. J
Trubee Woodhull
George Goulden Ryder
Rena Ryder
George Ryder
Har Jey L. Harris
Benjamin and
Kenneth Terry
Benjamin W.terry
W. M. Terry Co
Harry S Yates
Stratford
Elmer L. Bartlett
Mary R. McNamara
Susan Tuthifl
Congress Street
Housatonic Avenue
Congres Street
Terry Company
Katherine Kelly
St. Francis’ Hospital
Hartford
Mt. Grove Cemetery
W. M. Terry
Bridgeport Protestant Orphan Asylum
Addie EF. Meeker
Cella Cone
Catherine Roat
Bridgeport
Soldiers Sent To Base Hospital and Camp Life Details
Informal guard duties were held with 24 Battery B soldiers picked for guard duty under Lt Charles H Beegele of Danbury and Lt Raymond Watt in command. A dance for guardsmen occurred at the Service club as Bridgeport presence mingled with summer colony visitors. Battery A faces small arms practice while Batteries A and C drill. evening parade and guardmount planned. News from home delayed and Bridgeport gunners feel cut off from civil life. Pets amuse camp as Captain P J O Reilly trains his dog for a potential traffic role, narrowly escaping an auto. Corporal Jack Fenton keeps a three inch snake with trainer Corporal Siemon. Captain Philip Hurley expected back Friday or Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
P. J. O'Reilly
Battery C
Jack Fenton
Siemon
Fenton Foud
Philip Hurley
Obituary notices from Fairfield Bridgeport area deaths
Multiple funeral announcements from Fairfield and Bridgeport list Maria Smith, George Lilwall, Ignatius Barta, Harry Hyra, Ronald Dean, Theodore Lockwood, William Smith, and Allen Ferry. Details include addresses, parish churches, high masses, burial sites, and survivors such as spouses and siblings, with dates around Monday to Friday and cemeteries like St Thomas and St Michael's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Smith
Pequot Avenue
Thomas
Fairfield
Henry O’brien
Sadie Dillon
Lang
Pdaniel
John J. O'Connor
William Smith
John Cummings
St. Thomas Cemetery
Henry O'brien
Sabginatius Barta
Ignatius Barta
Bostwick Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Frank Potke
State Street
St. Michael's Cemetery
Edward Smith
Ronald A. Dean
Edward Codrick
Fairfield Avenue
St. Anthony's Church
Philip Masstcotte
Henry Krause
Michael Glob
Rose Hoyle
Mabel Prendergast
Army chiefs meet Andrews in historic federal enforcement gathering
Andrews and Prohibition Commissioner Haynes lead the largest federal duty officer assembly since prohibition began. Attendance included 19 division chiefs and 49 directors, sparking questions about the new decentralized enforcement plan and potential staff appointments for the 24 federal administrators and assistants who will implement the policy. In Rome, the U S move to loan Italy 100 to 200 million dollars is seen as nearing fruition with Ambassador De Martino’s Rome return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Prohibition
Haynes
Enforcement Army
Rome
Giacomo de Martino
United States
Italy
Governor Trumbull to use private plane for official duties
The governor plans to use a private airplane to shorten travel from Plainville to Hartford and to call at his home for departures. Senator Bingham already uses a landing field at Salem for Bristol county trips. Major Talbott Freeman will pilot the craft temporarily before a full-time official pilot is assigned, as the plane is prepared with Wings, a 150 horsepower engine, and a high finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Brainard Wield
Plainville
Hartford
United States
Maine
Senator Bingham
Salem
Bristol
Trumbull
State Department of Aviation
Severa
Talbott C. Freeman
Major Freeman
Wil
Clarence Cox
Army Air Servieg
Mineola
Long Island
Rudfer
Freeman
Brainard Field
Handless man admits murder in Kane case
A man with missing hand was held without bail after admitting a murder in a vacant lot near Miss Kane’s home. The victim, beaten and found May 28, had just telephoned her mother to say she would return in 30 minutes. Detective James Kane identified the body. inconsistent alibi details were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAvoy
Stratford Business Men Elect First Organization Meeting
Stratford Aug 18 The Stratford Business Men's association held its first organization meeting with Edward T. Bucklingham of the Compensation Commission addressing members on unity and cooperation A constitution and by laws were adopted Officers elected were President Harry Gilpatric Vice President George Webb Secretary Morris Butford and Treasurer J Lester Mills New members were admitted The next meeting is September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Stratford Business Men‘s Association
Edward T. Bucklingham
Harry Gilpatric
Vce
George WM. Webb
Morris Butford
J. Lester Mills
Mines Reopen As Aid Coal Supply Nears Walkout
In New Haven Aug 18 CAP Squad a patrolmen and motorcycle police rushed to the county jail after a private fire alarm summoned fire companies to a kiln room fire tied to spontaneous combustion from overheated steam pipes. No disturbances among prisoners were reported. John J. Lewis head of the United Mineworkers of America discussed strike strategy with the international board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Lewis
United Mineworkers of America
International Board
New Haven
CAP
Sakae
Ambulance Run Reports for Three Local Calls
Daily Record item lists three ambulance responses at St. Vincent's hospital receipts. Frank Blazes, forty, from Noble avenue, heat prostration. John Cabmhan, thirty-two, Grand street, lung issues after pneumonia. Patrick Mastriont, twenty-five, New York City, fainted from a railroad station, heat prostration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Blazes
Lve
Derby
St. Vincent's Hospital
Noble Avenue
John Cabmhan
Grand Street
Patrick Mastriont
New York City
Railroad Station
Colonel Murphy Claims He Is Democratic Party Leader
Colonel T. J. Murphy, a staunch Democrat in the First district, asserted that no Democratic organization exists but himself. When asked about candidates, he said he would be a suitable nominee, though he was in the hands of his friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
T. J. Murphy
Weather may end MacMillan plans in Arctic voyage
A Navy department conference considered whether to shift MacMillan’s expedition time to prioritize scientific work in Greenland Labrador and Baffin Land. A reply was expected within 48 hours with a definite decision. President Coolidge sent good luck wishes to Donald B. MacMillan from the Bowdoin cruise anchored at Etah in North Greenland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Navy
Corfer
Donald B. MacMillan
Greenland
Labrador
Baffinsland
Plymouth
Prescient Coolidge
Explorer
Arctic
Merkage
Sanders
Swampscott
Teponse
MacMillan
Bowdain
Harbor
Etah
North Greenland
Pole
Pole.” President Coolidge
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Coolidge
Mellon
Utah
Debt Commission
Goldens
Coal & Wood
Berkshire Mill
Washington Ave
Cornell
Beach Street
Iodge
T D
O. F
Newport Hospital
George T. L'lwall
George T. Lilwall
Underwood
Charles A. Decker
First Baptist Church
Ilion
Harry Hyra
Orest Hyra
Pembroke Street
Peekskill
Holy Ghost Russian Orthodox Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Young Hyra
iPost Publishing Company
Theodore H. Lockwood
Theodore N. Lockwoond
Odd Peoples’ Home
Farmington Avenue
Monroe
William H. Smith
Arnold F. Schmitz
Warren Street
H. A. Remington
Barnum Avenue
William Street
Park Cemetery
Allen S. Ferry
Naugatuck
Peerless Laundry
Fort ‘Trumbul] Beach
Leonard J. Ferry
Selleck Place
Newtown Cemetery
Jane Caroline Handy
Francia
Mary A. Alexander
Robert Handy
Arctic Street
TH. F. Buchanan
Villa
James Alexander
Elizabeth Bannett
St. Charles' Church
ARMY
Handless
Man
Business Men OF Stratford Elect
Daily Record
Desarfflisch
Aesarilisch
Bridgeports Credit Department Store
Golden Hill Middle Sts
Nanw Spar
Hachive
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