Road to Educate Daughters of Dead Employes
New Haven railroad to fund free education for daughters of deceased employees. President E J Pearson announced an endowment from the estate of Jusus Thompson of the Pennsylvania railroad lineage. The Philadelphia based school, with a summer home in Elverton New Jersey, offers basic domestic instruction and placement, administered by Thompson's trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Travex
New Haven Road
E. J. Pearson
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Jusus Thompson
Pererevivania Railroad
Whien
Jeter
Pearson
Philadelphia
Elverton
XN. J
Mr. Thompson
John M. Gibbons
New Haven Company
Grand Central Terminal
New York City
Rescue Expedition Near Wrangle Isle
A sailing tale recounts a rescue party leaving Nome for Wrangle Isle. Capt Hansen rejects taking extra Eskimos and supplies, the crew resigns, and the voyage proceeds to Point Hope where hospitable hosts influence views on north mission work. The schooner is overhauled and aims for the island in two days barring ice delays. First Mate Hane Glsen promoted to sailing master. navigation by the captain. All are well and satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen
Melock
Point Hope
Thomas
Hane Glsen
Nome
Local Fraternal and Civic Meeting Notes
Tonight a list of meetings appears across several groups including Bridgeport council American Insurance union Daughters of America and Knights of Pythias members. Lodges and temperance unions meet at various streets with Harmony Rebekah Golden Gate and other assemblies noted.
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Coos Sf Ohana
Priezeoore
Aerephone Geiden Hill
Broad Street
Womens Christian Temperance, Union
Gilbert Street
Machinita
Main Street
Harmony Retekah Lodge
State
Main
Golden Gate Iedge
O. KR
Washington Avenue
Auto Kills Man in Great Barrington
John Funk, an aged resident, was struck and killed today in Great Barrington by an automobile driven by Flurry Clark of Bridgeport. Clark was arrested on a charge of murder and held without bail for a hearing tomorrow. Efforts to identify the Harry Clark in the dispatch proved fruitless. several Marshman entries in the directory did not match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Buss
John Funk
Flurry Clark
Bridgeport
Colm Clark
Joane Slaughter
Harry Clark
Refuses to Leave Car and Pay Fare Arrested
Harry Nyberg of 244 Harbor View avenue refused a ten cent fare on a street car and resisted officers. A deep laceration to his left thigh occurred during the ejectment attempt. He was arrested on breach of peace charges after a medical visit and stitches from Emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Nyberg
Harbor View Avenue
Connecticut Company
Neberg
Wfairfield Avenue
Syverg
Parkavie
Connecicut
Bernard Duny
Nyberg Z
Nybers
A. BR. Margulis
Emergency Hospital
Milford Democrat urges Farren for Bridgeport police post
Charles F. Farren of Woodmanton is urged by the Milford Democratic Town Committee for appointment as police commissioner. Ridge detectives leave for New York with extradition papers to return Warold Marddork wanted in Waterbury. Bridgeport includes priest re-elected state chaplain. fuel strike fears. air mail transcontinental flight completed. Foreign affairs and finance summaries note German crisis, Spanish troops, and bond market shifts. Sports items include Bridgeport and Worcester results with several player moves and retirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manrell
Charles F. Farren
Woodmanton
Milford
Mece
Jevidenee
Southweet
Wilson
Coolidge
White Howie
New
Indlate
Mexico
Rerogalva
Erie Railroad
Yeaslen
Bridgeport
Turtford
Worcester
New Fave Konics
Brasseos
Twain
Yankers
Archid Faber
Ietire
Ken Willan
Hener Browns
Cleveland
Pirates
Big Joint Outing and Dinner for Plumbers
Bridgeport locals and State Master Plumbers Associations held a large outing and banquet in the city. About 150 plumbers and families attended with President and secretary heading the event and a day of athletic contests, a baseball game, and prize events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Master Plumbers' Association
State Association
Bridgeport
Charles Swords
Tword Albert
Hugwell
Char Robert Graether
John Jenrick
Joseph Lerger
Gen Slooper
Gehl
James McLaughlin
Jack In
Wisay Trons
Fred Verwilliger
Lindley Cain
J. Ti. Walters
Fred Becker
Fred Wick
Former Army Official Indicted in Fraud Scheme
Former chief of the property division of the army, Mehading Col Lauechet M. Purcell, and others were indicted for defrauding the government of about 2.7 million dollars by diverting surplus war supplies to private firms. The merchandise included 600,000 yards of denim and other textiles. Co defendants, John C. Skinner and Thar Ler, plus Merchant trading firm Hero Miller Company, pleaded not guilty. bonds set at 5,000 and 1,000 respectively. Trial dates pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vti
Lauechet M. Purcell
Divisen
States Army
Cn. Purcell
Ther Ra Owrre
Tohn C. Skinne
Quarterms Corps
Ccivilen
Tharler
Merchaint Trading Ag
Hero Miller Company
Berkram Swiss
Toritiay Canter
Universal Joy Topaparny Ab
Canter
Miller
Bonda
Baller
Fol
Marneh
Skinner den Will Cuane
German situation desperate states finance minister Kerlin
The Associated Press reports a dire German finances crisis as Finance Minister Kerlin faces mounting pressure from Hes cine and noltent aiuto factions. The piece notes government strain, growing deficits, and calls for emergency measures amid political instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerdlin
Associated Press
Noltent
Aiuto
Geran
Rasdote
Migister
Nanen
Devas
Jomiuy
Aden
Lee
Grotto Convention Opens Here Today
The Grotto convention opens in town with Ing in Utis section of the country. Delegates attend a fly ceremony led by Wallatinet and the assembly of al Prophets. The program includes a procession to the Paris Miatre for Lorephers and Paei sylves, with candidates and attendees from multiple states.
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Utis
Krank Lump
Offerit
Aretic
Susteridud
Alain Sererk
Wallatinet
Armiyy
Neaphets
Assembly of al Prophets
Obeh Gretta
Dbhn
Austin
Don Aard
Paris
Lorephers
Paei Sylves
Park Theater
Wt & Niusuek
Tiiy Maesrail
Brrathield
Isenuh Gruma
Merhher
Ghiee
Hyadedy
Basa
Plan to Boycott Anthracite Coal Memorandum
A memo from Page One indicates a plan to boycott anthracite coal. It argues New England residents could save at least 60 million dollars and urges investigation into price manipulation by operators and loaders. The document notes miners and operators may profit from any price increase, affecting consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Ecourer
State association backs New England rail merger plan
The New England road group, led by President Buckland of the New Haven and officials from New London and Hartford, urged a merger approach at a meeting of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The organization pressed for a regional combination while resisting exclusive outside control, with a report due within a few days and no date set for further sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiantford
Angie
New England
Monard
Buckland
Flavens
Mavs
New Mayland
Torrington Man Seriously Injured In Auto Accident
A Torrington man named White was seriously injured when a touring car, owned and operated by Stephen Relive, swerved on a lake road tonight near Litchfield. White was thrown from the car and taken to hospital in critical condition. Four other occupants suffered injuries and refused to provide statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrington
Torringtonm
Highhii Lake
Stephen Relive
Gortons
A C H Re Elects Local Priest as State Chaplain
NSW Tiavien reports the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Connecticut re elected all officers at the convention in New Haven. John Donel, Michael View, Slavin, Trainor and others named. the meeting discussed unity with the Ku Klux Klan and an age pension bill. The president addressed Irish questions and possible shifts in Dominion relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsw Tiavien
Order of Thivertians
Connecticut
Birnnitt
Inok
John Donel
Uresiden
Michael New Haven
Slavin
New Waves
Lyans
Martford
Bothend
Trainor
Rexolitions
Ka Winx Klan
United States
Dannetly
Dominion of Canada
Stamford Objects to Local Attempt to Get Big Fight
Stamford residents oppose a local bid to host the Jack Dempsey versus Jess Willard heavyweight title bout. Reportedly, Bridgeport promoters and officials express doubts about Connecticut financing rules and the legality of outside promotions. Local lawyers and Tex Rickard are cited as weighing the feasibility and legality of staging the fight in Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Monnecticut
Production of soft coal not likely to stop
Auansl 23, Associated Press reports production of soft coal not expected to stop despite an anthracite strike threat. Miners under contract until April 1 with operators and representatives including Kronk Farrington discussing routine and material matters. Farrington signaled no doubt of suspension in the immediate interval amid broader negotiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picagh
Tinnla
Kronk Farrington
Villuela
Young Bride Elsie Suttle Choked to Death in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS Colo August 22 Mrs Elsie Suttle 16 year old bride of a month of 2 1 Suttle was found clubbed and choked in her bed at the Suttle home and died at the hospital where she was taken Officers were hunting for a man believed to be a former sweetheart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Elsie Suttle
Suttle
Newtown Resident Appeals Conservatorship Ruling
A Newtown resident appeals Judge Oscar Vitzselles decision appointing Morris Pp. Beers as conservator after a term finding Wm Incompetent to manage his own affairs. The appeal was filed in Superior Court and marks a challenge to the probate ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Vitzselles
Newtown Prebste
Jy. Birdseyna
Newtown
Morris Pp. Beers
Nee
Senih Jomea
Tashar Wer
Suceeed Hi. Parsons
Fhineshte West
Fudge Pztchiler
Newtown Frochute
Coal Strike Seems Virtually Certain In Pennsylvania
The article reports a looming coal strike with miners and operators unsure of timing. Warriner, chair of the General Policy committee, says the objective is not raised. Lewis and eight Miners' State committee members contemplate a meeting. Talks hint at possible wage talks or a sympathetic strike but details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Warriner
Lewis
Miners’ State Committee
Shine Wave
Lewin Alen
Central Pennsylvania
Rtmora
Arcanum Fellows Plan Annual New York Trip
William Seward former grand arbit r judge O. O F P expected to attend two meetings of the Youal organization at the Ludzer rooms 1087 Broad Street to arrange groups for the Burne jig Sand annual trip to New York. The event will be in October with dinner and theatre. Arcanum Indys degree work begins September 7 with a rehearsal for the history decree under Degree Master Albert Lewis and Officers' drill under Roy Dodds. Noble Grand John W. Pepper officiates at a forthcoming business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Seward
Youal
Haid
New York
Arcanum Indys
HMR mail planes complete second long test flight
CHICAGO August 23 Assciated Press reports mail planes landed in New York and San Francisco today completing the second transcontinental test flight. Two other planes sped west and east ahead of schedules as the fifth and sixth flights continued. The tests show regular night service may be maintained and the postmaster general announced curtailment of tests to four days to rest the aviators after a strenuous period.
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HMR
Chicago
Associated Presa
New York
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Atlantic
McHeante
Ume
Cheyenne
Washington
New
Hre
Ifenderson
Conti
Khe
Crosby Acknowledged for Bridgeport Chamber Secretary Post
Crosby, a New Haven Civic Federation former secretary and American City bureau director, is tipped as a leading candidate for Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce secretary. He met President George E. Crawford, plans to submit a formal application, and aims to broaden the search for qualified candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toberct T. Crosby
American City Bureau
Civic Federation of New Haven
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
George E. Crawford
Crosby
Bridgeport
Crawford
Chamber of Commerce
Ita Acc
Retary
New York
Grosby
Chamber
Union League of Philadelphia
Mrs Coolidge Not Among Winners In Knitting Contest
New York August 24 Mrs Calvin Coolidge wife of the president was not among the prizewinners in the knitting contest she entered in New England. The event awarded a capital prize to a New England entrant while Mrs Coolidge received honorary mention. The article also notes a separate local theft arrest involving clothing stolen from William Werlkowski of the Central House on State Street last August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
New York
Defvat
Fred Wilson
Fred Erwilliger
Fred Terwilliger
James McLaughlin
Wilbur Wade
Mrs. Coolidge
Calvin Coolldge
New England
New
Charles Wallace
Seaview Avenue
Palice
Willam Werlkowski
Central House
State Street
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New Haven
John E. Thomson
Wrangle Isle
Wadsworth Howland
Altri
Man
Jobbers
Jyobbes
Plumners
Plumhey
Ernest Mey
Baward
Jirnest Meyers
Sink Fauvel
Robert Graether
Albert Wo Mussel
Otte Sauer
Frank Becker
Rholas Abriola
Ernest Meyers
James Slavin
Dixon
H. F. Bryant
Howard F. Bryant
Joseph Berger
Daniel
AL Rowland
Joseph Berge
M. W. Manwaring
R. C. Arnold
Bristol
R. T. Rick
G. D. L. Raymond
P. J. Brown
Middletown
H. J. Kennedy
New London
E. L. Mahoney
Waterbury
D. J. Lynch
Meriden
D. A. Peterson
New Britain
James F. Brady
L. E. Frick
ARMY
N. E
Ford
OID
C. of
C. Head
Chain Silk Store
Stratfield Hotel
Noble
Silk Store
Gene Stratton- Porter
Robert Hichens
Coningsby Dawson
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