Oyster industry at standstill as probe starts
In Norwalk area, state health commissioner Dr. Stanley H. Osborn says oyster beds and shucking plants meet sanitary standards under the 1925 act and harvesting will begin next week. Senator Frederick C. Watcott heads a pollution commission investigating Norwalk harbor water, delaying sales as dealers face orders to pause. The Norwalk plants cost over $1,000,000 and employ about 1000, with potential shifts to Long Island and Massachusetts if demand rises.
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Norwalk
Stanley H. Osborn
Heaith
General Assembly
Osborn
Connecticut
Frederick C. Watcott
State Commission
State Department of Health
State Board
Long Tsian
Massachusetts
Crista
Fearing Blackmail Fearing Blackmail Sportsman Flees
A sportsman fled amid blackmail accusations after a series of hotel sightings and a failed court contempt response. Witness statements and an attorney link suggest a broader plot involving Beatrice Johnson and Helen Hilderbrand, with Phillips threatening exposure and defending reputation. Authorities and associates deny further comment while investigating alleged Mann Act intrigue.
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Phillips
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Philips
No Strike Plea Moves Citizens to Compromise
Amities and a favorable response emerged as citizens proposed a no strike pledge. Raph A Ameriman and Mr Inglis coordinated with the Wilkes Barre committee to meet the Uhl panel on Wednesday. Inglis explained the committee’s unified support and urged hearing the committee views while denying personal opposition.
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Iire
A. Ameriman
Inglis
Uhl
Wilkes-p Barre
Lid
Lewis Fig
Ken Ore
Police Carnival Draws 30000 With Pageant and Boxing
The Charleston police carnival features seven prizes totaling $45 for dance contest winners and a free-for-all neighbor hood battle royale after boxing bouts. A full day includes baby show, athletic events, swimming, watermelon contests, a Charleston contest, dancing, fireworks, and free bus shuttles between Seaview line and the park.
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Fuer
Lexinstan— Avenue
Police Department
Aome
Thomas E. Donahue
Jack Delaney
Young” McAuliffe
Richard Howell
Bridgeport Herald
James J. Rawley
Joe Hartey
Lou Bogash
Henry DeJulio
Amatuer State
Ghampir
Steve Smith
Len Tohnsosheik
Leonard
Charleston
Seaview
Obey and the American family in faith and law
A historical fragment argues against removing the word obey from marriage rites. It asserts man’s headship, women’s rights, and the need for reverence and obedience in family life, contrasting religious ideals with rationalistic trends and modern marriage norms.
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Church
Roman Empire
Marcus Aurelus
America
Bandit Leader Suspects Dies as Worcester Funeral is Held
Worcester Mass August 25 AP John Troy leader of a feared bandit gang suspended operations after the funeral of Day Walter Derosier who was shot by a Worcester police officer Two theories vie for explanation of the gang’s boldness with some saying Derosier led the depredations others claiming Troy was the brains The burial was held in Notre Dame cemetery with no priest present and floral tributes reportedly sent from Troy
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Orcester
Mass
John Troy
Worcester County
Walter Derosier
Worcester
Derosier
Troy
Devasier
Iray
Thore
Desorier
Notre Dame
U S Withdraws Florida Land to Check Speculators
Washington August 24 AP The government withdrew 44 lots in St Marks Wakulla county from public entry to curb land grabbing by speculators and hold them until values rise. The Interior Department aims to fetch higher prices at auction than the current $25 minimum and notes prior withdrawals have appreciated in value and drawn bidders nationwide.
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Washington
Florida
St. Marks
Wakulla County
Tallahegaea
Interior Department
Congress
Department
Harding
Miami Beach
Three Wounded in Tong Warfare in Boston Chinatown
Boston police report three wounded in a Tong related shooting at Albany and Kneeland streets in Chinatown. Leon Tong allegedly avenging a feud linked to Yee Yip. a white man and two Chinese victims struck as Yee Yip and family witnessed from home nearby. Three revolvers found at the scene. Ho Kee, On Leong Tong member and Chinatown cook, killed in New York amid Tong killings rumors.
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Boston
Leon Tong
Yee Yip
Albany
Kneeland Streets
Chinatown
Albany Strete
Fitora Yee
Shota
Yee
Stresta
New York
Ap) Ho Kee
On Leong Tong
Hip Sing Tong
Assures Danbury graduates of jobs and budget needs
The article lists scholarship recipients in Danbury and notes that funding shortages threaten supply stocks and housing for troops. It details hundreds of named graduates and the looming risk of halted recruitment if Congress does not provide relief, citing aging barracks, worn equipment, and officer shortages.
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Danbury
ARMY
Local Meetings List Crowded with Clubs and Lodges
A compiled roster details tonight’s gatherings across Bridgeport including rifle club State Armory Konckapotanam tribe Mithra lodge Calanthe Temple Pequonnock lodge Carpenters and Jothers Immediate Relief I O F Court Pequonneck I O A Catalpa circle FL of A Shenandoah Lodge K of PY Housatonia Corinthian lodge Musonto Temple Freundschaft Rebekah lodge I O Ob 164 State Street Kelsey Ross council Sons of Liberty Daughters of Liberty 62 Cannon Street City council BK of C 460 Ingtur Avenue Red Rusa circle ALO FL MM 1D S57 East Main Street Harmony Lodge T O RB 945 Main Street Loretta Warner Circle F of A 62 Cannon Street Tauches Auxiliary No 50 A O H Michaels PD R K KU Verein Bt Josephs Convent School Magiegn Avenue
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R. M
Main Street
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Matin
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Pequonnock Lodge
C. F
Broad Street
Carpentera and Jothera
Elm Street
Immediate Relief Association
O. F
Court Pequonneck
Catalpa Circle
Shenandoah Lodge
Ingtur
Red Rusa
Alo. FL
East
Harmony Lodge
Loretta Warner
Cannon Street
Tauches
Michaels PD
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Verein
Joseph's Convent
Magiegn Avenue
Theatre Owners Given More Time
Theatre owners report no extra supply on hand and warn that direct tax regulation may affect next program changes. Producers push a new movement influencing tax under the act. Films with religious scientific or educational content are sent to Special Agent Sprain seeking a tax free permit under the act’s charity and education provisions.
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Holden
Sprain
Cclanne
Johor
Wife attaches land she owns with husband
Mrs Julia Campbell of Bridgeport sues for 2500 damages against husband William W Campbell now missing. She claims joint ownership of land at 812 State Street and has attached the property. Suit set for October term of the Superior court. Also notes Germany's female surplus declined since 1919.
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Julia Campbell
Brigeport
William W. Campbell
Campbel Veterday
State Aheel
Superior Court
Hartford to get federal check for soldiers home aid
Acting Governor Brainard accepted a government grant of 4243 for the Noroton soldiers home. Frank W. Houle of Seymour was confirmed as special policeman for the Ansonia Water Co. WORCESTER patrol men shot at a suspected bandit who leaped from a speeding car at a new bridge site. Swampscott Marines under fire were investigated for guard sleep. Santa Ana reports train No 76 arrival with rifles. Connecticut bridge over the river between Haddam and East Haddam expanded two inches. Detroit draft on a new uniform child labor law to be presented at a national conference. Casablanca pilots split into two units for weeks of front experience. Waterman and Butter linked to anti-Hylan anti-Tammany themes in New York municipal race.
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Noroton
Frank W. Houle
Seymour
Ansonia Water Company
Worcester
Mass
Aug
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New Bridge
Rockdale
Blackbone River
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Wheather
Adolphus Andrews
Marine Corps
J. E. Wright
Marine
Wigar Allen Poe
Andrews
Wright
Connecticut River
Haddam
East Haddam
Spartan
Midieee
Vasalake Jailed for Non-Support in Bridgeport
William Vasalake thirty three of 5 Sterling Place Newark N J was brought to Bridgeport on a non support charge and sentenced to five months in jail with bond set at 500 to ensure ten dollars weekly support for one year He pleaded not guilty and offered a letter from his oldest child claiming abuse by the mother as the reason for nonpayment He requested custody of the children.
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William Vasalake
Sterling Place
Newark
N. J
Bridgeport
Vasalake
New Jersey
Connecticut
Vanssalake
Daily Record Ambulance Calls From City Roads
Ambulance log notes a series of calls with names and ages including Lesley Husdack, 66, of Marion Street. Mary Dos, 24, at polite headquarters with gore throat. Antonette Luciano, 76, of Gilmore Street taken to Hillside home. Maloni Maike, 621 Booth Avenue found dead on kitchen floor. Some entries show patients treated and discharged while others are pending outcomes.
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Viaduct
Trea
Lesley Husdack
Marion Street
Mary Dos
Gore Throat
Antonette Luciano
Glimore Street
Hillside
Maloni Maike
Booth Avenue
Camp Devens to Enter Winter Quiet After Youths Depart
Mars Aug 24 Camp Devens prepares for its annual closing as CM T C students leave by late August and regulars depart by September. The cantonment will be quiet in winter with a small garrison, few activities, and landmarks like Liberty theatre chapel and fire station standing amid memories of war days. The post, aging but still active in artillery and guard duties, will dream of former times and awaken in spring to train more of Uncle Sam's boys.
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Devens
Mars
CM. T. C. Atudenta
Ola Devena
Q. M
Liberty Theatre
Besore
Uncle Sam's Boys
K. K. K. Chiefs Meet in Ohio Near Buckeye Lake
Grand dragons and titans of the Ku Klux Klan from across the country and possessions gather at Buckeye Lake Ohio for their annual meeting. Imperial Wizard Dr Hiram W Hivans arrives to outline plans for a second offensive to awaken faith and defend fundamentalism. Modernist fundamentalist issues likely to be postponed until Thursday. Tomorrow's topics include how to curb anti Protestantism in motion pictures.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ku Klux Klab
United States
Buckeye Lake
Hiram W. Hivans
Washington
Klan
Eight Soldiers Die In Mishap At Base Shell Ring
An explosion at a mortar base killed eight soldiers when a shell misfired during training. The shell, loaded with sand and non-explosive, failed to explode on impact and sent cast iron fragments flying as Captain Browning instructed his men, burying debris in all directions.
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Browning
Court action over auto damage filed in Superior Court
J Ralph Jones of Greenwich sues Neil Madison in East Port Chester for $2400 alleging recklessness when Madison’s car struck Jones’s vehicle on East Main Street last May. Injuries to a dancer named Namtnchinova from a Russian troupe are noted in the report.
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J. Ralph Jones
Greenwich
Neil Madison
Fire damages Moodus boarding house and outbuildings
A fire in Moodus destroyed a boarding house owned by Harry Greenbure and an adjacent living area, kitchen, barn, silos, and sheds. Estimated loss reached 26000 dollars with most interiors saved. Fire suspected to start from children playing with matches near a gasoline tank, causing a barn explosion and rapid spread. It’s the largest Moodus blaze since 1906.
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Aus
Harry Greenbure
Moodua
French British debt talks lag as gap remains wide
In London on August 24 the first day of cross table bargaining between French Finance Minister Calliux and British Chancellor Churchill showed a wide breach over annual payments France will assume for its 623 million pound debt to England. The French offer remains far above Britain’s minimum, with ministers agreeing not to disclose details until cabinet reports are received. officials anticipate a deal by tomorrow or Wednesday as France signals greater annual contributions than under the Poincare regime.
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London
M. Calllaux
Winston Churchitl
England
Treasury
France
Still Search for Mother of Girl
New York and Baltimore police are still pursuing the mother of a girl abandoned after being placed aboard a train. The Department of Public Welfare seeks help from New York and Baltimore officials to locate the mother and determine the child’s birth location. If the mother cannot be found the child may be returned to Baltimore unless a bona fide address in Newark is shown. Catherine Clark, the alleged grandmother, feels distraught and says the mother is a clever woman.
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New York
Baltimore
Ruth Clark
Department of Public Welfare
Newark City
Prepare to Meet Pacific Flyers Approaching Honolulu
Honolulu August 24 AP Plans to guard the approach of three U S naval airplanes on a San Francisco to Honolulu flight were announced. A new permanent radio broadcasting station will be tuned on at Hilo tomorrow. Minesweepers will patrol southeast of Hilo and north of Kauai while four submarines at Hilo Lahaina and Pearl Harbor form a line thirty miles apart. Night planes carry a barograph sealed by the International Aeronautical Association to prove no landing en route.
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Lahaina
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Foint W
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Oictains
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Poison liquor floods New York death toll rises
New York report states four women and three men died in Bellevue Hospital from alleged poison run. Police believe a poison flood is spreading in the city as authorities investigate the cause. The piece also notes Mrs W Desmond Humphreys, known as Fita, is a prominent English novelist visiting America.
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New York
ENS
Bellevue Hospital
W. Desmond Humphreys
America
Humphreys
Fita
Immigrant Held in Jails for Months to Get Hearing
Pete Kopezewski of Hartford, a Polish immigrant detained since 1924, faces a habeas corpus hearing in the United States district court in New Haven. The case, tied to deportation proceedings and immigration status, prompts questions of justice after a long period of government red tape and detention.
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New Haven
United States
Latrict
Ldwin &. Thomans
Edward W. Dewey
Hartford County
Pete Kopezewski
Hartford
Tolan
Kopezewski
Wethersfield
Hayt
Jall
Thom
Deaths from drinking believed on rise in city
Medical Examiner L. Peterz said several recent deaths may be linked to alcohol consumption. He commented on Jack Moody aged 27 who died at Bridgeport Hospital after convulsions. Moody was brought to the hospital from his home early Sunday and died mid afternoon. No foul play was found, but Moody had shown drinking prior to death.
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Jack Moody
Bridgeport
Moody
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