France and Italy told not to expect lenient debt relief
Washington reports that France and Italy will settle their debts to the United States within two months to secure private loans. The U S Treasury announced that no precedent will be set by past Belgian concessions, and settlements will be judged by each nation’s capacity to pay. France’s tax policy and political instability are noted, with Cadjaux expected to head France’s mission.
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Washington
France
Italy
United States
Belgium
Treasury
American Debt Commission
M. Cadjaux
Poisoned realtor charged in woman's death in Miami
In Miami Florida Mrs H D Hunt died after a coroner s jury found poison administered by John Gohel a wealthy realtor She had been jailed on a ring theft charge from Gohel and during his visit she vanished claiming he forced her to drink poison County officials testified Gohel offered bribes to officials to fix the case and deny providing poison
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Miami
Fla
H. D Hunt
John Gorel
Florida
Gohel
Mrs. Hunt
Rich Worida Yealtor
Coollege
Corey
New York
Surrenders Took Gas Station Money
Alvin Partezko twenty three of 751 Union Avenue gave himself up to police last night on embezzlement charges admitting he took 14985 dollars from Baker Gasoline Station at 200 Stratford Avenue where he worked as night man August 4. He said alcohol impaired his memory and he later found himself with funds then went to Mane for weeks and used most of the money. He is held on 500 dollar bond.
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Alvin Partezko
Union Avenue
Bartezko
Baker
Stratford Avenue
Mane
Greb Suffering Serious Injuries In Auto Crash
Boxing champion Harry Greb was seriously injured when his car overturned near Pittsburgh while en route to Erie for a bout with Jimmy Darragh. He sustained two broken ribs and bruises with possible internal injuries to be assessed after X rays.
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Pittsburgh
Harry Greb
Western
Wade
Champior
Greb
Erie
Jimmy Darragh Tomeorrenight
Hila
Leo Cag'‘tl
Allen Jones
Back Taxes May Bring Funds for TAK Board Now
A city treasurer reports potential funds from back taxes as the Board of Apportionment and Taxation seeks to replenish a depleted contingency. Tax Collector Challenger published a list of 25 debtors totaling about 100000 and will wait two days for payment before turning warrants to Tax Attorney Keily. The city aims to recover up to 4900000 in back taxes, with enforcement including seizure of personal property, store goods, or even real estate to satisfy tax bills.
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Challenger
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Howard S. Challenger
Edward J. Keily
Organist for St Augustine's Named From New Haven
Walter J. Ryan of New Haven chosen as organist for St Augustine's church replacing Professor Fritz K. G Weber who has served seven years. Ryan will move with his family to Bridgeport on September 1 to begin duties after Weber discontinues. Weber will focus on teaching and remain in Bridgeport.
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St. Augustine S Church
Walter J. Ryan
New Haven
St. Mary's Church
Milford
Peter H. McClean
5. Augustine
Bridgeport
Fritz K. G Weber
St. Augustine's
Ryan
Weber
Bridgepoll
St Joseph’s
St Patrick's
St Augustine's
Jewel robbery hits Lazarua and Writ firm in Chicago
A masked intruder seized control of the Lazarua and Writ jewelry firm on the seventh floor, holding about a half dozen employees and officers at bay. The thief rifled five safes, securing an estimated 200000 to 250000 dollars in diamonds and other gems, with insurance expected to cover part of the loss. Police and company officials conducted a preliminary assessment, suggesting the total could be higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crucago
Lazarua and
Writ Jewelry Manufacturers
Behrens Endorsed for Mayor by Sixth District GOP
Bridgeport Republicans vow the largest majority for Mayor Behrens in city history as the Sixth District Republican club unanimously endorses renomination. Italian and Jewish clubs plus other factions pledge support. resolution condemns the ripper laws and urges united backing with beer and sandwiches provided after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club
Behrens
Sixth District
Hebrew Republican Club
Henry 8. Osborne
Bridgeport
Osborne
Richard Oppel
Thomas Connor
Osborne Alfred J. Knapp
Luciano Veronese
Herman Goldstein
Bebren
F. William Behrena
Per’ Lawa
William Behrens
Farrink O'Brien
Mash Notes to Sheik Split Reported by Mrs Valentino
New York reports reveal Mrs Rudolph Valentino maintains separation claims as a "summer vacation" from husband in Hollywood. She arrives in white at Park Avenue reception seeking privacy while George Ullman handles business talks and confirms she has just completed the film What Price Beauty. Regular letters to Rudolph continue as calls from Hollywood occur.
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New York
Rudolph Valentino
Valenting
Park Avenue
Grand Rapids
Rusdolphia
Hollywood
Cal
Winifred Hudnut Valentine
Natacha Rambova
Fog at Guard Camp shifts time for rest of encampment
The Bridgeport coast artillerymen at Fort H. G. Wright Fisher's Island adopt standard time after Major L E Evans and Captain Branley R Micklegen decide. Reveille moves to 6 45 standard time and schedule shifts an hour later to align with daylight fading obstacle due to fog. Major Evans attends Niantic horse show with dignitaries amid light plane flight back to camp, Captain O'Reilly assumes command during absence.
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Rasmussen
Evans
P. J. O'Reilly
O'Reilly
Frederick Frederickson
Behrens pledge to gain historic largest majority
Statewide politics dominate the page with pledge to give Behrens the biggest majority in history. Mentions Sixth District club, tax issues, and board efforts to secure funds for appropriations. Also notes various local items from Greenwich to Milford and Westport, with scattered sports and crime briefs.
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Behrens
Yestbytion
Ripper
Coolidge Signs Belgian Debt Settlement Pact
President Coolidge approved the Belgian debt settlement after a rush from Washington to Swampscott. Negotiated by the American Debt Commission with the Belgian mission, the terms were discussed at Plymouth with Secretary Mellon and Senator Smoot before Coolidge gave verbal approval. Congress must ratify the settlement under the debt funding act.
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Northampton
Masc
Coolidge
Washington
Swampscott
E. C. Geisser
American Debt Commission
CoolAge
Plymouth
Mellon
Smoot
Utah
Congress
Debt Funding Commission
Missionaries Kidnapped in China Reported Safe
Eight British missionaries including five women were abducted August 6 by Chinese bandits in Minyang Szechwan. Dispatches say all are safe and receiving good treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Church Missionary Sociery
Minyang
Szechwan
China
Coal wage talks threaten winter price spike
Philadelphia dispatch reports hard coal could rise 2 to 8 dollars a ton this winter if anthracite miners win wage demands set to renew a contract on August 31. W. W. Inglis, operator chair, urges arbitration and notes miners rejected arbitration terms.
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Mine Owners Committee
New England
President Coolidge
Philadelphia
W. W. Inglis
Alvin T. Fuller
Massachusetts
Inglis
Fuller
Scranton
Inglie
Slayer of trolleymen near Westport admits crime
Frank Daly of New York admits involvement in two killings in Mount Vernon on July 20. He told state police he planned the murders and accepted responsibility for the deaths of railway inspector Jacob Schumacher and Westchester Street Railway motorman R. I. Nichols. Daly arrived with companions and danced with local women before the arrest, saying he meant business.
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Westport
Frank Daly
Gressor
Mount Vernon
Dresk
Vernon
New York
Daly Ig
Jacob Schumacher
J Vernon
R. I. Nichols
Greenwich
Westchester Street Railway Pany
Responsibility in fatal ship blast sparks federal probe
Newport Rhode Island Aug 20 AP The Mackinac disaster toll climbed to forty two with eight more feared dead and four missing drowned as Navy and police planned body drags. Inspector General Uhler arrived to lead a federal probe amid questions of negligence and repairs to the boiler.
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Newport
R. I
Mackinac
Narragansett Bay
Naval
Newsport
Hoopstale
United States Naval
Newport Harbor
Navy
George Uhler
United States
Inspection Service
Providence
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Senator Metcalf
Rhode Island
Robert B. Clark
Richard Bailes
Uhler
Pawtucket
Hartford seeks records of films exhibited in state
Hartford August 2 AP A tax collection order requires exhibitors of moving pictures to file records for July and August detailing producer distributor reel type and delivery details. Noncompliance triggers tax department investigations and possible license penalties. Educational reels may be exempt only with proper authorization.
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Hartford
Dayliverer
Tax Department
Blodgett Calla
Joba
John Fiplain
New Haves
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Miss Ryan
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Daff
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