Army to Photograph Earth From 70000 Feet During Eclipse
Secretary of War Weeks approves sending Major General Mason M. Patrick and Lt. A. W. Stevens with a dedicated air photographer to Rockwell Field San Diego to capture isho lographs of the September solar eclipse from 70,000 feet. They will record earth surface features and shadows as the moon’s shadow crosses the planet, aiding scientific study.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of War
Army As
San Diego
California
Mason M. Patrick
Sevice
John A. Maccready
Telly MacReady
A. W. Stevens
Tockwell Field
Stevens
MacCready
Army Air A
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Fairfield mail carrier charged after assault incident
Frank Golesky, a Fairfield mail carrier, says he was struck in the face at 20 Wallace Street near the Unquows hotel by Thomas O at 20 Wallace Street Bridgeport. Golesky suffers a broken jaw and alleges the attack followed a dispute over money after a recent automobile exchange and a prior sale. A Bridgeport police warrant has been issued for the suspect’s arrest.
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Fairfield
Frank Golesky
Toca
W. H. Donaldson
Golesky
Thomas
Wallace Street
Bridgeport
Tuzzio
Fenflelé Road
Brooklyn Man Robbed By Pickpocket On Street
Brooklyn resident Adam Ditmar was targeted by a pickpocket near his home. The suspect grabbed Ditmar’s wallet and fled, leaving him shaken and seeking assistance as police investigate the incident.
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Adam Ditmar
Brooklyn
Five Year Old Fat Baby Dies in Kentucky Circus Sideshow
A Bridgeport child Frances Kureska aged five, plump at 12 percent pounds, died Monday in Louisville after weeks on a circus side show exhibition. Her father had toured with Self-Mitts circus to Bridgeport last June 3 to display her prodigious weight, drawing astonishment from crowds in multiple cities. She is survived by three brothers and her parents.
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Connecticut
Kentucky
Frances Kureska
Frances
Burr Road
Louisville
Bridgeport
Three Adrift in Boat Without Oars on Sound
A young woman, a girl, and a boy were adrift last night in a small rowboat on Long Island Sound with no oars water or food. They drifted as squalls tide rips and rocks threatened. A fourteenth teen girl swam to shore after the oars were lost. Authorities urged aid and alerted Bridgeport and local harbors to search for the missing trio.
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Long Island Sound
Long Island
Connecticut
Northport Harbor
Longsland
Northport
Colians
Bridgeport
Lamond
Ineal
Hartford Hosts Annual Meeting of Horticulturists
Hartford Aug 21 The annual convention of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists opens at the State Armory with President Jewin Gertermann of Indianapolis presiding. Lins Angelttal was named for the next convention city as reports are presented.
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Wartford
Society of American Florists
State Armory
Jewin Gertermann
Indianapolis
Lins Angelttal
Irwin Bettermann
Sowety Ahilch
Foundation For
Bath America
Large Cine
Emven
Jpuhlie
U S Air Mail Planes Rush Through Night
chaotic warpage OCR describes air mail planes rushing through the night across the United States with beacon guidance and long flights over Nebraska. The piece mentions Galden Cite Georlier and other garbled names but asserts air service continuity and transcontinental routes during late hours with strong emphasis on night flying.
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U. S
Local News Capsule Mixed with Fire, Courts and Drought
A miscellaneous local summary notes Fire Chief Barnes death after illness, a Fairfield assault case, a circus tragedy in Kentucky, and a Bridgeport to Danbury incident. It references a pensions dispute, naval and military updates, and community events including a clam bake at Putnam Park and a Grotto band visit. Weather, water supply droughts, milk pooling, and various state and national notices appear alongside sports and finance glimpses.
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Prner
Barnes of Fire
Chamber of Cormimerce
Eeward BR. Price
Merting
Virella
O'Neill
Pease
Wepko
Jeeal Cattd
Kentucky
Putnam Park
Fairfeld
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Haimer
Cummings
America
New England
War Department
Trompleton
P. W
New Haven
Houser
Westport
Milford
Drouth
Father
Danbury
Inamoraia
Qorener
Aulaist
Norwalk
Bill Hart
Invebury-Old House
Ring
Mansels
Reichsbank chief Havenstein resigns amid socialists push
Berlin reports indicate Lindolf Havenstein, head of the Reichsbank since 1898, resigned after Socialist pressure demanding reforms to avert the mark collapse. The move followed calls for resignations of vice president Von Glasenap and other directors, with authorities warning of broader political action if dismissed. The collapse in New York earlier intensified fears, and German media noted forthcoming government measures to curb foreign currency holdings and stabilize prices as shortages and wage pressures mount across industry and utilities.
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United Secialists
Herr Woevenstein
Reichsbank
Vorwaerts
Sociallator
Havenstein
Qte von Glasenapp
Reichebank
Hery Havenstein
Reuters Berlin
Ftudvl
Wavenstein
Germin Reichsbank
Boer
Chanceline Stresenmnn
Berlin
Threain
New York
Heichsbank
Oriers
Middle Germany
Munich
Preibtehsehaten
Baden
Ross Fabge
Van
Ody
Meeting of All Governors to Discuss Prohibition Enforcement
Washington August 21 A conference of state governors called by President Coolidge to consider strict enforcement of prohibition laws was to resist today at the White House. President Harding planned to confer with state executives last spring but the seas were too late for them to come. He said the conference would be held soon after his Alaska trip and White House officials said the plan remains unchanged. Arrangements will be set once Prohibition Commissioner Haynes returns to Washington.
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Washington
Coolidge
Harding
White House
Haynes
Tax Board Delays Meeting Into November Over Burnham Return
The Board of Apportionment and Taxation plans no meetings until November when William J. Burnham is expected back from France aboard the La France. The Education Board seeks an extra 30,900 for school fuel as decayed plans and funding remain stalled. Dr Alfred Pones travels Europe prompting delays. the September session may adopt curtailment to extend funds and avoid school heat loss.
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William J. Burnham
France
Burnham
New York
la France
John A. Leverty
Board of Education
Bard of Aducation
Board of Indncation
Tehn ¥. Caldwell
Board of Buncation
Echool
Alfred Pones
Europe
Nsw
Tte
Iedepenten
Annéunerel
Alligator Sighting Spurs City Golf Links Alarm
The report describes a 31 percent foot length alligator captured near Foot or South Avenue, alarming daily golfers about abandoning the links. A gun may be needed for safety as local youths reportedly found and observed the reptile sunning by the bank, with authorities expected to continue reporting on the incident.
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South Avenue
Bridgeport
Jail Breaker Zepko May Return With Police
Sheriff Pease learns from Deputy Jailer O’Neil that Zepko, the airfield youth who escaped from the County Jail on November 28, may be brought back with police from Montreal authorities. The news follows a prior failed escape and bonds concern, as Zepko faces trial on charges of burglary and automobile theft with remaining judicial actions in Superior and Common Pleas courts.
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Jim
Thursda
Simeos
Dennis O'Neil
Montreal
Canada
Rank Vtrelli
Alexander Acpko
Jvih
EugeneLeDous
United !Ates
Sherice Pease
Tallie O'Neill
Zenke En Bona
Pease
Greens Farms
Irwin M Denninge
Masachusetts
Massachusetts
Te Doux
Lebous
Arindna
Cleveland
Ohio
Pelynn
Zepkoe
Mied
Emsit
Zepko
Common Pleas Court
Oriminal Xtor
United States
Venience Iinposin
Leos
Iwa
Shevitt Pease
Spretker
Kiwanis Clam Bake at Putnam Park Today
Kiwanis hosts a clam bake at Putnam Park today with community turnout expected. The event supports local efforts and features a bakery and food stalls, drawing families from nearby areas and Atwater.
Submarine Sinks Near Bolin and Saroenibers
A damaged, partially legible report states a Japanese submarine sank near Bolin and Saroenibers, with several crew members believed dead. The captain, chief officer, and four engineers survived the disaster.
Negotiations On Coal End In Deadlock
In Grafton Vermont on August 21 Associated Press reports 150000 former residents now voting in 42 states backing a Coolidge for president movement led by John Barrett former Pan American Union director Barrett said he might lead a provisional committee but duties hindered him. Separate dispatch notes wage talks in the anthracite fields at Atlantic City ended with no breakthrough as miners and operators blamed each other for the breakdown and agreed to send a report to the U S Government through James A. Gore. No immediate peace expected.
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Grafton
Vermont
Associated Press
John Barrett
Pan- American Union
Washington
New York
Barrett
Moses
New Hanpahire
Mr. Coolidge
New England
J. Quolidge
Massachusetts
California
Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
Atlantic City
N. J
United States
Com ‘Commisszion
James A. Gore
Anthriuite
Ner. Vhetrman
Operators’ Policy Committee
Juin T. Lewis
Allied Mine Workers
Gin Inspired Fight Ends With Stabbings and Arrests
Police in St Vincents hospital where victims are treated after a violent confrontation described as gin inspired. George Ricks of 157 Main Street was arrested for assault with intent to kill. Witnesses, including Rachel Power and Lorethie Wate, gave varying accounts as investigators review the case and future proceedings.
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Zenkos
Chis Cme
Ewis
Wiiler Che
Nonwever
Noel Bya
Montres
Soy
Virethy Ann Lipticy
Linda Nes
Obinson
St Vincen
Lorethie Wate
Tamer
Cael Beth
Lerdal Witneyaes
Rieke
Wedding date announced for Gloria Gould and Bishop
A ceremony date for Gloria Gould to wed Bishop is set for September 18 in the city residence of 178 nm Avenue. The Gould family members and Mrs Kingdon Gould are among those hosting events with a history of high society engagements.
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Gloria Gould
Henry A. Bishop
Nm Avenue
Gigris
Gould
Les
Abs
Beith Kingdon Gould
Aquiey
Vinien Gould
Lord Deeies
Marjorie
Lauther Cromer
Kingdon Gould
Sherry's
New York
Gold
Bishop
Governor Templet on State Recruiting Body Rebuild Plans
Hartford August 21 The War Department general staff lieutenant colonel Briggs conferred with Governor Templeton and Adjutant General Cole to lay plans for a speedy rebuild of the Connecticut recruiting organization. General Pershing requested the interview to ensure readiness for future war mobilization and noted Connecticut’s 1917 18 system functioned well, aiding a broader survey before Congress action.
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War Department
Connecticut
Hartford
United States
Col
Briggs
War Department General Staff
Templeton
Cole
Pershing
John J .Pemning
Govermae Fempleton
General Pershing
Congress
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