Man burned in gas tank explosion at Holly Avenue
A gas tank exploded while fueling a car at 124 Holly Avenue injuring Ikeus with burned hands and a torn arm. He was taken to Bridgapore hospital. Fire crews responded. damage estimated under 450. Several minor fires noted on nearby streets including a refuse pile and a billboard blaze on Stratford venue.
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Hitney
Michael Way
Adlack
Holly Avenue
Iukes
Bridgapore Hospital
Witemen
R&mowilton Street
Stratford
Seaview
Initiation of Ku Klux Klan Near Chicago
A large Ku Klux Klan initiation outside Chicago drew 4 600 can ntatons in a field with thousands of cars parked in a quarter mile diameter. The ceremony featured a 30 foot high outline and drew 25 to 30 percent eyewitness attendance, with representatives from Chicago and twelve Cook county locations observing the rite.
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Chicago
Cary
Barring Aliens From Cuba and Canada Case
Reports describe Cuban deportations of Chinese arrested in Florida and Cuba, with Cuba preferring to send detainees to China. Canada deports Chinese directly while immigration inspectors expose thousands crossing to Vancouver, then Atlantic Canada to Cuba. Intercepted smugglers and bands near Minnesota border are noted as potential risks.
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Coda
Canada
Florida
Smaxjatere
Vancouver
Cenada
Atlantic
Cuba
Jacoset
Minnisota Morante
Datis Ceclared
Ste
Saint
Senate Expected To Pass Soldier Bonus This Week
Washington August 2 The soldier bonus bill is forecast to pass the Senate this week after extensive talks with leaders. Colonel Hanford MacNider American Legion national commander said veterans and friends should expect passage, noting House support and Senate Finance Committee favorable reports. The measure would grant two thousand dollars, with conference to reconcile House and Senate versions this week under a flexible tariff framework.
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Senate
Washington
Hanford MacNider
American Legion
MacNider
House of Representatives
Senate Finance Committee
Legion
House
Fordney
Michigan
Green
Iowa
Longworth
Ohio
Gardner
Texas
Collier
Mississippi
Prisoner and menace on Stratford bridge clash on Beach
Gustave Anderson of 458 Warren Street and William Snow of Summer Street, deckhands on a Pleasure Beach ferry, were arrested after a heated struggle with Policeman Menckel on the Stratford Avenue bridge while awaiting transport to the Second precinct. Earlier, Anderson and Snow fought at the ferry pier and were separated by Menckel. both were charged with assault and breach of the peace.
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Gustave Anderson
Warren
Street
Saul Japan
William Snow
Policeman Benekel
Stratford Avenue
Anderson
Snow
Menckel
Shaw Wee
Raid Large Bootlegging Camp in Atlantic City
County and city detectives raided the largest bootlegging camp in the state since Prohibition. A still, materials valued at 2000 dollars, 4300 gallons of mash, and moonshine were seized. Charles Phillips, a pedro, was arrested as operator. Phillip s held for grand jury in 1000 dollars. George Maskito suffered a deep facial injury after a sidewalk fall and received stitches at Emergency Hospital.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Charles Phillips
Pedro
Excape
Phillips
George Maskito
Tides Street
A. B. Maragulia
Three Kin in Kennedy Family Benefit from Tanlac
Mrs. George A Kennedy of Tewats City Cann reports three family members used Tanlac and improved. She describes being weak and run down with poor sleep and appetite before two bottles, noting steadier nerves and better energy, though she stops short of a formal endorsement.
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Omy Famy
Tanlac
George A. Kennedy
Tewats
Clty
Taniac
Shipping Is Losing Business Amid Turbulent Trade Data
Shipping faces reduced activity with imports down in January 1921 and June 1922 showing modest gains. Exports vary less, though June 1922 posts a 35 percent rise over 1924. Overseas trade moves largely on American bottoms, averaging under 5 percent for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jung
Fire damages valuable automobile and home on Hanlon Street
A valuable automobile owned by John Seinta was damaged when fire broke out at 2 AM in a small wooden building behind the Seinta home at 92 Hanlon Street. The blaze drove many families from their beds as firemen fought the flames and smoke while the origin remained undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seinta
Seinta
Hanlon Street
James
Mail Tampering Inquiry Involves Leslie Mann Case
New York April 20 Acting on the belief that Leslie Mann did not receive the famous ash ing letter sent to him in Boston by shuffling Phil Douge an inquiry was opened to determine whether organized gangs tampered with mails and intercepted the letter Douglas through an attorney asked for a hearing and reopening of the case Edward Lauterbach Yonkers attorney urged Judge Landis to assure a fair opportunity for the accused to be heard Paugin received offers to pitch for independent teams including 500 to pitch in Jamaica to prove himself and deny throwing a game while awaiting any action or trial outcomes
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New York
Leslie Mann
St. Louie
Ashing
Boston
Shufflin
Phil Douge
Mann
St. Louis
Douglas
Stupa
Edward Lauterbach
Yonkers
Landis
Baseball
CIA
Lauterbach
Dorr Jas
Shers
Sauerbach
Paugin
Jamaica
Poughks
Bootleg Curb Market Operates in New York
A New York curb market for bootleg liquor operates daily at Mulberry and Broome streets with a Broadway branch at 24th street. Brokers meet at 10 am, handle vast sums, and boast elite status while facing enforcement, with pricing dropping from 30 to about 8.50 dollars per gallon and new stock like West Indian Bourbon entering circulation.
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New York
Mulberry
Broome Streets
Broadway
24Th Street
Federal
Prohibition Enforcement
Hogh
New York Stock Exchange
Mulberry Street
Broad Street
Beetler Curb
Mulberry-on- Brooma Street
Atip
West Indian Islands
Market Quotations for Grain and Alcohol Prices
Market weak with lower indications in alcohol prices. Grain quotes show prices around 8.25 to 8.50 per unit while various gins and ryes are listed with values per bottle or case. Canadian and English scotch prices appear at 40.00 to 80.00 per cage, with overall demand sluggish and lower levels sought.
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Elcohel
Feast of St Rocco Draws Thousands in City Celebrations
Thousands of Italians joined Saint Rocco festivities planned by Castelfranco society in Miscano. A Brigenort Barine band concert lit Washington Park, a procession along the streets, a pilene at Stadler's Park, plus church services at Stys church, highlighted the weekend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Rocco
Auto crash injures and hospitalizes several in Meveaven
A trolley car returning from Weisg park collided with another auto near Meveaven on August 24. Passengers suffered minor injuries while two drivers, Raymond Metzler and Harry Miller, were arrested for reckless driving. Both vehicles were total wrecks and taken to the hospital for treatment.
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Meveaven
Weisg Park
Reaymond Metzler
Ant'sonia
Harry Miller
West Havens
Ole
Careless Shampooing Spoils the Hair
An old advertisement warns that careless shampooing harms hair. It promotes Mulsified coconut oil shampoo as pure and greaseless, claiming it cleanses scalp, rinses clean, and leaves hair soft, lustrous, and easy to manage. The ad urges readers to buy the product from pharmacies and have their barber or druggist supply it.
Kansas Guards May Be Sent Into Shops
Kansas guards may be deployed to railroad shops in Kansas City after a bomb explosion at Chicago Rock Island and Pacific shops. Governor Henry J. Allen said troops would restore order within 24 hours and ensure peace, as Mayor Harry Burton reported increased police presence and steps to protect workers.
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Kansas City
Kana
Kanvas
Henry J. Alton
Harry Burton
Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific
Burton
Valente W.e.order
Pronect
Hinton at Palm Beach on N Y Brazil Flight
Lt Walter Hinton commanded the Sempato Corela flying from New York to Brazil and after heavy gunnery along the coast anchored tonight in Lake Worth off Palm Beach. He planned to resume at dawn with a start from the port and faced threatening weather plus a stopover at Titusville and Rockledge in the Indian River. San Juan Porto Rico was expected to be a top stop Monday night.
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West Palm Beach
Fig
Sempato Corela
Walter Hinton
New York
Brazil
Chrleston D. C
Lake Worth
Palm Beach
Titusville
Rockledge
Indian River
Hinton Sqla
Hinton
San Juan
Porto Rico
Two Men Stabbed After Infight On Lexington Avenue
Robert Suckley and Joseph Tony were treated at Emergency hospital for multiple stab wounds and facial injuries after a street fight near Lexington Avenue. Suckley said he did not know the assailants, who attacked during a dispute that drew in several bystanders and left him with four deep knife wounds. Tony reported being struck and injured but could not identify his attackers as the fracas ended.
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Robert Suckley
Hia
Land Avenue
B. Margelis
Luckley
Lexington Avenue
Joseph Tony
High Atreat
Fo Nis
Chickens and Candies Among Thieves Loot
Thieves loot included chickens golf clubs candies tires cigars and small money in a spate of burglaries over the weekend. Items stolen range from five Rolf clubs at Bridgeport Minstrel Club to a peanut machine and a chicken coop with various coins and cigars, with several street addresses cited.
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G Hall
Hunting Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Nis Frottyn
Bridgeport Minstrel Club
Stpotford Aveue
Werg
James Cellostaton
Mark Holmes
Noble Avenue
Lexington Avenue
Marriage license refused over defective papers in Reiden
In Reiden near Lucerne, Harold F. McCormick's written consent was not sworn as required, blocking Max Oses and Mathilde McCormick's marriage license today. Oses plans to reapply within a fortnight and wed likely in Basle, as the couple prepare to attend a godchild christening at Dr Mangold's home.
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McCormick
Rockefeller
Basle
Zurich
Switzerland
Harold F. McCormick
Max Oses
Mathilde McCormick
Reiden
Lucerne
Oser
Overs Regal
MreQfarold
Salabourg
Austria
Mathilde
Ds. Mangold
Qaer
Relden
Wil
Dr Mangold
Basia
Hartford woman killed by N E Central train at crossing
Hartford Aug 19 Mrs Louie Holmes 71 Bare Hour Street was killed instantly at the Garden street crossing of the Central New England railroad around 11 20 am. The gate was lowered and she waited on the north side. the gateman warned her but she moved toward the south side and was struck by the engine of an eastbound passenger train. The crossing has a single main track with sidings often obstructed by freight trains.
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Hartford
Loulesa Holmes
Bare Hour Street
Garden Street
Central New England Railroad
Sweet Dreams sleep aid advertisement claims delightful rest
An old advertisement touts Sweet Dreams as a dependable sleep solution. It promises restfulness, confidence, and a comforting partner presence. The copy urges nightly use, notes easy availability, and lists two bottles for an affordable price at Hindle's rug store and Levering Drug stores.
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Weheling
Hindle
Rug Storen
Leveriy Drug Stores
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Aldin
Rizh
American Hardware
weirGelg Ave
Middle Sr Mam
End Mere
Frisbies
Fey
Mulberry and Broome Sts
EW York
Johnstown
Bryan
Cauffiel
Collee
Trea
Causier
William Jennings Bryan
Res
PANIG
Kansas
N. Y
England
N. E. Central
Eae
Heinz
Shredded Wheat Company
Niagara Falls, N.Y
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