Government moves to ban future air races and missing flyers
San Francisco August 22 A P reports navy searchers scouring the Pacific for missing flyers from the Dee air race and the Dallas Spirit continued after the disappearance of the Golden Eagle and Miss Doran. Officials foresee Congress action to prohibit long distance airplane stunt flights under strict conditions. Admiral Eberle directed ships to extend the hunt beyond the planned end date. The wreckage of the Dallas Spirit was sighted after it vanished about 700 miles west of San Francisco following an SOS call.
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Admiral Eberle
Washington
Congress
Pacific
Fuers
Dallas Texas
A H Eichwaldt
Hayward
Calif
San Francisco
Weston Boundary Sign Restored After Theft Incident
A wrought iron Weston boundary sign stolen from Norfield corners has been recovered. Two cars of youths were seen repainting and replacing the sign, with plans to reinforce it to prevent further thefts. One sign remains at the town hall and another at the Westport boundary in Hodt. the incident involved Rep. Wills Bois and was reported to state police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Hts
Norfield Faur Corners
Town Improvement Association
John Helder
Novield Corners
Easton
Nofeld
Wills
Wilton-Weeton
Westport
Hodt
Nore
Byrd Sees Slim Chance for Pacific Flyers Missing
New York August 22 The lone surviving leader Commander Richard E Byrd says he has little hope for the missing Pacific flyers. He notes a remote possibility some could have reached Hawaii. He recalls the shock of the crash when they hit the water and mentions Captain William Parwins of the Dalles Spirit with grave regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Richard E Byrd
Hawaiian Islands
William Parwin
Dalles
Byrd
Major R K Hughes Named Head Of Soldiers Home
Major Richard K Hughes of Hartford was unanimously elected superintendent of the Fitch Soldiers Home at Noroton Heights by the Veterans Home commission. He will assume duties in September, succeeding Colonel Henry J Seeley who resigned. Hughes announced Arthur C Bennett of Bridgeport as executive officer with the rank of captain, Bennett to receive a $300 salary increase and assume duties September 1. Seeley will remain until Hughes takes office. Hughes is a veteran of the Spanish American War, the Philippine insurrection, Cuban pacification, Mexican border trouble, and World War I.
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Richard K Hughes
Hartford
Fitch Soldiers Home
Noroton Heights
Veterans Home Commission
Capitol
Henry J Seelay
Bridgeport
Hughes
Arthur C Bennett
Bennett
Seeley
Gas Station Site Decisions Split by Town Size in Hartford
Hartford August 27 The attorney general holds that local authorities oversee gas station locations in towns over 10 000 population except on state aid and trunk line highways The 1927 law allows communities to ask the state motor vehicle commissioner to take charge of station establishments The opinion clarifies when the state may approve sites and when local selectmen retain jurisdiction in smaller municipalities and in areas outside city borders
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Associated Press
Benjamin W Alling
Robbins B &Joeckel
Fairfield Milford
New London
Alling
Selectmen
Gas Explosion Damages Car at Filling Station
An automobile owned by Gustav Hassek at 542 Nowle Avenue caught fire as gasoline being poured into the tank ignited. The incident occurred near Connecticut Avenue and Florence Street last night. the driver escaped with slight burns and called in the alert to Box 364. Assistant Chief Thomas Eoin Fisher responded to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Hassek
Nowle Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Florence Street
Agene
Thomas Eoin
Charlie Chaplin Divorce Decree Awarded To Lita Gray Chaplin
In Los Angeles a brief court session granted Lita Gray Chaplin an interlocutory divorce from Charlie Chaplin after he agreed to a large property settlement and permanent custody provisions. The case featured cruelty allegations and a trust plan to fund the children’s education, with multiple payments and costs outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Grey Chaplin
Charles Spencer Chaplin
Walter Guerris
Chapin
Chaplin
Edwin E McMurray
T& Be
Hi Cash
Guerin
McMurray
Tenth triennial Catholic Sokol convention opens with mass
The tenth triennial convention of the order of Catholic Sokol opened with a high Solemn Mass at the Church of St John Nepomucene Slovak on Brooke and Janes streets. Rev Martin E Bubiczky urged delegates to train their children to be useful and exemplary citizens as the future of the order rests on them. Delegates then moved to St Johns school for the five day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Catholic Sckols
St Johns School
Michael Sinchak
Orde
Rublezky
Behitns
Gaza Mika
Bridgeport
Sokol
Sinchak
Wheich
Norwalk Hospital Sued Over Eye Injury Neglect Claims
John Francis Maton of Norwalk sues Norwalk General Hospital for 829500 in the Eupecdor court alleging improper care for a minor eye infection on December 26 1926. He says poor attention and room drafts caused a cold and pneumonia leading to eye removal after ten weeks’ confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Francis Maton
Norwalk
Norwalk General Hospital
Eupecdor Court
Marron
Dawes declares he's out of race for presidency
Vice President Charles G Dawes states in a letter to Douglas T Atkinson that he is not a candidate for the nomination. The Young American Union had pledged support if he ran, but Dawes thanks Atkinson and reiterates he is not a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Cincinnati
Associated Press
Charles G Dewes
Douglas T Atkinson
Young American Union
Atkinson
Washington
Mre Dawes
Woman's Life Is Saved by Bingham in China
Senator Hiram Bingham of Connecticut, who finished a China tour, believes he helped save Madame Michael Borodin, wife of the Russian Soviet adviser in Hankow, who was arrested by Chang Tso-Lin for alleged involvement in distributing Russian Communist propaganda in China. The report continues on Page Two.
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Shanghai
Associated Press
Hiram Bingham
Connecticut
China
Michael Borodin
Hankow
Chang Tso-Lin
Peking
Borodin
Three Exeuction Pleas Denied for Sacco and Vanzetti
In Boston the Sacco and Vanzetti case nears its end as Fuller denies pleas and a last petition for clemency is lodged. Lawyers argue conspiracy and suppressed evidence while appeals reach Holmes and the governor. Warden Hendry prepares for the executions as Mrs Sacco and Miss Vanzetti visit the prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Lowell
Federal District
Rose Sacco
Luigia Vanzett
Gardner Jackson
Hendry
Benjamin F Spellman
William Schuyler Jackson
John A Finerty
John E Palmer
Michael A Musmanno
Pittsburgh
acco-Vanzetti
State House
Puller
Katamann
Norfolk County
Sacco
Vanzetti
Federal Department of Justice
Spellman
Fragmented OCR News Summary Amid Political and Social Turbulence
The fragmentary text describes a wide range of events and figures across towns and states, including protests, court actions, political moves, and local incidents. Names, places, dates, and numbers are partially legible, with reports of riots, trials, policy debates, and public notices interspersed among disjointed phrases.
Rioting in Geneva Ties Sacco Vanzetti Case to World Protests
Widespread demonstrations marked by violence in Geneva where 1 killed and 25 wounded occurred after a protest meeting in support of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. In London and New York similar rallies drew thousands, with protests targeting American policy and Yankee capitalism amid the looming executions.
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New York
Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Charlestown
Massachusetts
Geneva
London
Lbrary
League of Nations
Douglas
Mexico City
Sacco Vanzetti protest costs trooper life in Pennsylvania
In Allegheny county a Sacco Vanzetti demonstration turned deadly when Private John J Downey was shot as state police dispersed a 2000 strong rally near Acmetonia. The attack followed tear gas, riot clubs, and arrests, with authorities describing the scene as volatile and volatile and ongoing investigations. Meanwhile Boston police and state troopers guard Charlestown State Prison with heavy arms, patrols, and barricades as security tightens amid the heightened national response.
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Pittsburgh
Associated Press
Sacco-Vanzetti
Pennsylvania
John J Downey
Acmeétonia
Allegheny County
Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzett
Massachusetts
Downey
Hey
John T McQuaid
Pietra Alieg'8
New York
Charlestown State Prison
Boston
State Constabulary
Boston and Maine Railroad
City
Wtete
Four Men Overcome In Bristol Grain Fire
Four men were overcome by smoke in a Bristol fire at the Bristol Grain and Supply building on North Main Street. Damage estimated at 50000 dollars. Firefighter Lieut Bernard Fitzsimmons and others were treated. Fitzsimmons returned to duty briefly before later being sent home. Fire crews fought the blaze with pumper apparatus and ventilating methods.
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Bristol
Bristol Grain and Supply Companys
North Main 'Street
Megan Farrell
Nard Fitzsimmons
How
Ard Lealy
Fink Robertey
Fitzsim
Mons
Ell
Iikbic
Intense Interest as Sacco and Vanzetti Are Executed
Crowds gathered outside the Telegram office on Middle Street awaiting confirmation of Sacco and Vanzetti's executions. At 12:10 a.m. Madeiros was announced dead. at 12:26 p.m. Vanzetti expired. Telegraph staff handled hundreds of calls for updates as last minute clemency appeals failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegram
Middle Street
Sacco
Vangetti
Vanzetti
Associated Press
Huntreds
Sacco and Vanzetti Die In Chair After Final Pleas
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed by electric chair in Charlestown at about 12:10 and 12:38 am after their final death chamber speeches proclaiming innocence. Vanzetti shouted Long Live Anarchy and Farewell to friends, while Sacco declared innocence and forgave executioners. Attorney Musmanno lamented the case and sought mercy as guards strapped the inmates for the sentence.
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Celestino Madeiros
Uta
Madeiros
Baé
Vanzetti
Hevan
Sacco
Braintree
Bmalt
Army Guards
Strapa
Tab
Bhalpe
Liie
Dedham
Taman
Michael A Musmanno
Sacco-Vanzetti
Governor Fullers
Musmanno
Hendry
Viretti
Werden Hendry
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Navy
HUNT
Sociated Press
Navy Bcats
Secretary of the Navy
D Wilbur
Golden Eagle
Miss Doran
Dallas Spirit
Wilbur
John
R.K. Hughes
Soldiers’ Home
Henry J. Seeley
Charlie Chaplin
Husband
Lita Gray
Sokols
Norwalk Hospital
Bingham
Chang-Tso-Lin
Anderson, Holmes
Bay State
Green
Associated
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Vanatelt
Vanrettt
Madetron
Layard
King Uremm
Tingle
Audi
Agetovel
Tocheuk Sallis
Ives Ihige
Deris
Paw
Rvtm
Brad Voan
Taeenfield Hill
Werstand
Huntington
Lew Town
Danbury
Darien
Vemita Flay
Poe Beal
Pine City
Angers
Aelybho
Tost Geolog
Ets Ag
Hadio Vtornims
Pelt Sons Mages
Irooper
Telegram Office
Sacco- Vanzetti
Charlestown State
Nicola Sacco Ami Bartolomeo Vanzetti
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