Film Producers May Quit Connecticut Over Film Tax
Hartford August 19 AP decision on whether major film producers will withdraw from Connecticut will come at tomorrow's New York meeting, counsel Benedict Holden said. He notes the tax makes the field unprofitable and could force most theatres in the state to close. Tax collection begins August 24. after that no films may be shown unless registered and taxed.
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Hartford
Connecticut
New York
Benedict M. Holden
Connecti
Holden
U. S. District Court
Conecticut
Blodgett
James J. Epiain
New Haven
Boston Braves Buy Bunny Hearne From Bridgeport Bears
Boston announces the purchase of James Hearne a left handed pitcher from Bridgeport of the Eastern League He will join the Braves after the Eastern League season Hearne noted for control speed and a fade away ball has struck out nine in a nine inning game and has 12 wins 9 losses this season
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Boston Braves
Bunny Hearne
Boston
Boston National League
James Hearne
Bridgeport
Braves
Hearne
School land deal cuts $10,000 from price amid condemnation threat
The Board of Education arranged to acquire land for $46,000 fronting Sterling Street and another parcel on Sterling Street and Noble Avenue, tied to the Salts Textile property, for the State Trade school shops. City officials pressured three property owners into agreed purchase terms, reducing demanded sums by up to $10,000. Contracts show individual parcels and prices, with several owners accepting lower offers through threatened condemnation. Elmer H Havena, School Board president, oversaw Sax Textile property acquisition as part of the plan.
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Board of Education
Sterling Street
Noble Avenue
Salts Textile’ Company
Rs Pad
Schnee
Henry Greenstein
Waterbury
Guseppe Carbone
Corso
Annie Beduaskai
Morria
Renta Proprety
Angelina Vinceguerra
Elmer H. Havena
The
of School Board
Sax
Hibernians cheer as speaker flays Klan for bigotry
Mayor David E. Fitzgerald of New Haven addressed the Ancient Order of Hibernians convention dinner at Pleasure Beach, condemning the Ku Klux Klan as bigoted and unpatriotic. The speech drew ovations from about 1,000 attendees as plans for today’s officers election and banquet activities were outlined.
MacMillan Polar Flight Abandoned After Severe Weather
The MacMillan expedition is ordered to abandon the planned Polar sea flight and shift focus to Greenland Labrador and Baffin Island explorations. The National Geographic Society and Navy approved the change based on Commander Donald B. MacMillan's recommendation. Secretary Wilbur voiced disappointment but valued the knowledge gained.
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Washington
MacMillan
Polar
Greenland
Labrador
Baffin Island
National Geographic Society
Navy
Lepartment
Donald B. MacMillan
Byrd
Wilbur
Commuters Claim Swollen Values Bring High Rates
Arguments before the public service commission focus on alleged overvaluation of Harlem River bridge and public streets by the New Haven railroad as commuters seek rehearing of a 40 percent commutation rate increase. New Rochelle counsel says Harlem tolls on New York Central tracks are fair. city officials fear a rate precedent. No decision reached as findings will be announced later.
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Harlem River Bridge
Public Service Commission
New York, New Haven
Hartford
Charles A. van Auken
New Rochelle
New York City
Joseph A. Devery
van Auken
New Haven Road
Harlem
New York Central
Woodlawn
Grand Central
New Haven
Benjamin I. Spack
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Connecticut Police to Be Equipped with Aviation Fleet
New Haven August 19 AP announces that the aviation division of the Connecticut National Guard will be fully available to the State Police. A new State Board of Control links police with the aviation unit, establishing a mobile policing arm. George Paranaitis, former sergeant, joins as aviation police officer under Superintendent Hurley. Light Jenneye, two De Havillands and one Fokker are at hand for patrols and emergencies.
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New Haven
Talbot O. Freeman
New State Department of Aviation
Aviation Division
Connecticut National Guard
State Board of Control
National Guard
Connecticut
George F Paranaitis
Connecticut Air Service
Robert Hurley
Light Jenneye
de Haverlands
Fokker
Expedition to quit Mongolian soil ends in expulsion
Mongolian government orders the third Asiatic expedition of the American Museum of Natural History led by Roy Chapman Andrews to cease work and leave Mongolian territory, accusing him of violating agreements and engaging in political propaganda. The expulsion, though unexpected, follows reports of resistance from territorial authorities.
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Ray Chapman
Andrews
Urga
Mongolia
American Museum of Natural History
Roy Chapman Andrews
New York
Musnum
Peking
Gob
Mugsum of Natural History
Mr. Andrews
Death of Zigmund Penski Aged 12 On Hancock Avenue
Indigestion from green apples and chronic heart weakness are listed as the probable causes of death for Zigmund Penski a twelve year old resident of 361 Hancock Avenue He died yesterday near noon at his home and the Medical Examiner attributed the death to heart failure noting possible aggravation from indigestion An ambulance attended the scene.
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Ole Zigmund Penski
Hancock Avenue
Deboven
Dos Damas
Police to Train at Ridgefield for State Force Prep
Hartford Aug 19 AP Fifteen men chosen from many applicants will begin four to six weeks of training at Ridgefield headquarters. The recruits, destined for the state police, will fill existing vacancies and the ten officer quota set by the 1925 General Assembly. Training previously occurred at Groton barracks. Sergeant John Kelly commands the Ridgefield troop, noted for handling major cases in recent months.
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Hartford
Robert J. Hurley
Ridgefield
General Assembly
Groton Barracks
Hurley
State Police Department
John Kelly
New London
O Neill Introduces Cullinan As Bridgeport Mayoral Hope
John J. O Neil labor leader at the A O H banquet at Pleasure Beach introduced Thomas M Cullinan as Bridgeport's next mayor if the people’s wish is granted. The group received the declaration with enthusiasm. Cullinan thanked the guests but said the evening should not be a discussion of politics.
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John J. O'Neil
Pleasure Beach
Thomas M Cullinan
Bridgeport
Hibernians blast Kian at convention banquets and local notes
Bridgeport report highlights a Hibernians event condemning Kian for bigotry, a child death at age 12, a large liquor seizure worth about ten thousand dollars, and land condemnation efforts for a new Trade School. Other items note a Cornerstone laid for a Danbury Masonic Temple and regional arrests policy debates.
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Drew
State
Fairfield County
Saugatuck
Clark
Milford
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bridgeport
Westtport Society
Westport
Danbury Masonic Temple
Danbury
Connecticut
Blodgett
Corey Case Rests as Arguments Proceed in Murder Trial
In Boston the Corey case over Mrs. Mae Price’s murder proceeds with both sides resting. Frank Corey of Worcester alias Frank Crecorian and Costello faces accusations after testimony from Dr. Timothy Leary indicating possible struggle and neck injuries suggestive of an axememe tone attack.
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Boston
Frank Corey
Worcester
Frank Crecorian
Costello
Mae Price
Ward-Roba
Brown Derby Theatrical Company
Timothy Leary
Moilca
Ite
Corey
Leary
Nations Call Conference on China Tariff Issue In Washington
The United States and Japan face China’s invitation to a nine power treaty customs conference to discuss tariff autonomy. Minister Sze delivered the invitation as Washington and Tokio weigh terms, with Oct 26 set for the conference date in China and debate over conference authority ongoing.
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Washington
China
United States
State Department
Sze
Tokio
Society Girl Weds on Saugatuck Estate in Westport
Carol De Bevoise daughter of Gen Charles I De Bevoise and Francis Corcoran of Boston wed at 4 pm on the grounds of Mrs Frederick B Lewis 2nd estate in Saugatuck. Rev Kenneth Mackenzie presided in front of a pool as intimate friends attended. The couple to reside in New York after a private honeymoon.
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Westport
Carol de Bevoise
Charles I. de Bevoise
Francis Corcoran
Boston
Daniel Corcoran
Frederick B. Lewis
Saugatuck
Kenneth Mackenzie
Holy Trinity Church
James Gibson
New York
Misa Louise Berley
Paris
France
Trick’ Buell
Pater Adams
Louis. Pjischer
Truman Post
Washington, D. C
Catherina C. Corcoran
Harold Corcoran
J. Sullivan
Martha de Bevolse
Mia
Frederick Lewis
Mary Taylor Lewis
Belgian Debt Pact Dominates Mellon French Negotiations
The article outlines U S efforts to fund Allied war debts, noting Belgium’s settlement as pivotal. It reports potential American recognition of Belgium’s unique status, resistance to Wilson pledge revocation, and looming pressure on France and other debtors as talks proceed in Washington Plymouth talks and Senate House reactions.
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Washington
Mellon
Ioana
Wilson
Congress
Senate
House
United States
Belgium
Smoot
Flymouth
Coolidge
Mr. Wilson
Plymouth
Germany
American Commission
Cuba
State begins blow up disaster investigation focuses on Mackinac steamship
The Mackinac explosion during Narragansett Bay service left dozens dead or missing and many injured. Rhode Island and federal investigators probe defective boiler and possible culpability while Newport nurses aid victims at hospitals. Government inquiries mounted as authorities examine wear and ruptured drum seams on the vessel.
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Naval Pital
Newport
Oscar Azen
Associated Press
Rhode Island
Newport Police
Ted States
Jesse H. Mi
Secretary of Commerce
Hero
Mackinac
Heltzen
Ima
Hearings On Seizure Of Craft Stairmore And C R Vessel
Hearings were held by Judge E. Thomas in the U S District Court over Coast Guard seizures of the Stairmore a six square laden vessel seized June 10 and the C R seized April 8 The court admitted the 6 8 to bail in 8 0 0 while reserving decision on Blairmore for illegal seizure arguing constitutional rights and repeat rulings in Tinderwood The case files were in New Haven with Charles Eliot Pickett and briefs were submitted by counsel
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Krorwalk
E. Thomas
United States District Court
Coast Guard
Thomas
Ball
Blairmore
Vesge
Charles Eliot Pickett
New Haven
Big Liquor Seizure Prompts Arrests Expected
Authorities tracking a man tied to yesterday morning’s seizure expect arrests within hours. Eighty five barrels of liquor valued around 16 thousand dollars were found in a Bridgeport yard, with 75 cans and bottles also involved. A legitimate freight bill and charges were recorded, while company officials denied connection.
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B. Doolan
Lee
Doolan
Charles Keene
Bridgeport
Ecco Doolan
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John J. O'Neill
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James Keating
John S. McCarthy
Daniel J. O'Connor
Jennie Uan, Carroll
Ladies' Auxiliary
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Bristol
Mahusla
Mas Theresa O'Brien
Munda
Joseph Weieler
Luilay
J. Meininch
McGinty
Mary Crean
New Britain
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F. William Behrena
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Joan & Donnelly
Jennie C Carroll
McMillan
Baffin
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O'Neill
Flays Kian
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Fifth Naval District
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Usiness
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