Brooklyn Trolley Strike Paralyzes City Transit
Brooklyn awoke to a near total transit shutdown as 8000 Amalgamated Association members walked out. Surface lines idle, elevated and subway trains limited under police protection. Coney Island crowd used buses and private vehicles as city arranged temporary routes and steamboats.
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Conneticut
Jitney Bus Owners Rally Loyalty to Local Service
Jitney operators in Brooklyn respond to Mayor Hylan's call amid subway and elevated strikes. President Harry Frank and Fiscal Agent John B. Schwarts mobilize owners to show public they will not desert service. A meeting is set for 3 pm at Rakoczi hall on Bostwick to affirm loyalty to the local corporation.
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Hylan
Brooklyn
Hua
Harry Frank
Bridgeport
New York
John B. Schwarts
Frank
Rakoczi Hall
Bostwick
Mulligan Dies After Fall Down Stairs in Bridgeport
Edward T Mulligan a 14 year old of 4 Williamson street fell head first down stairs during a gathering at Bunne ar arrest. He was taken to Bridgeport hospital where an operation was performed but died last night. Survived by father Edward and brother Michael. Funeral from 8:30 a.m. at home and 9 a.m. at Church of the Blessed Sacrament with interment at St Michael's Cemetery.
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Edward 'T. Mulligan
Williaton Street
Jie
Bridgeport
Mulligante
Edward T
Michael
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Four Injured in Sunday Accidents
Four people were injured in three Sunday accidents. A 15 year old, Canton Colburs, faces juvenile court for driving without a license. Injuries ranged from sprains to concussions, with several pedestrians and drivers treated at local hospitals.
Two Men Cut When Helping a Woman
Michael Regianl of Berkshire is alleged to have slashed the hands of two young men with a jack knife when they interceded on behalf of a woman on Main Street last night. The husband protested and John Tyler of 267 Hullett Street and John Collar of 268 Church Street intervened. Both men suffered lacerations to their fingers as Regianl drew the knife. He was arrested on breach of the peace and assault charges.
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Michael Regianl
Berkshire
Mile
Regianl
Haat Main
Reginat
John Tyler
Hullett Street
John Collar
Churah Street
Regiana
Woman in Domestic Trouble Attempts Death by Gas
Mrs. Jlattle Radinyr, 46, attempted to take her life by inhaling illuminating gas at her home.Found in a room in a curious condition about 1 o clock yesterday morning unconscious. Dr Burns of Emergency Hospital treated her and she was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital where she was reported to be recovering last night.
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Jlattle Radinyr
Radmnyr
Pr. Burns
At. Vincent's Hospital
Despondent Man Swallows Poison in Bridgeport Office
Gregory M. Tenateff of 1916 Senvinn Ravente attempted suicide today by swallowing a bottle marked bichio ride of mercury in the office of the Bridgeport lonpitn. He is believed to be recovering. Tenatet, a native of Ryania, has been in the country thirteen years and works at the Remington Arma plant. He reportedly lacked friends and had separated from his wife, heightening his despondency.
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Tenatet
Ryania
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Remington Arma Company
Land Reclamation To Be Topic At Harding Address
Marion Ohio August 21 Travel ing puts forth the country anew in the association of nations issue Senator Harding plans to outline campaign themes in the next two weeks including Western Irania and industrial reconstruction He will speak to state chairmen of Republican committees and to a Labor Day gathering, with discussions on the League and the world tribunal idea and a return to Teague covenant plans.
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Association of Nations
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Washington
Bank Deposits Now Greatest in History and Still Rising
Washington reports bank deposits reach a historic peak despite wartime costs. Comptroller John Skelton Williams notes national banks hold about 22.196 billion dollars, up from last year by roughly 31.7 million, underscoring growing public confidence in the banking system.
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John Skelton
Wiliams
Cox Visits Wounded Soldiers In New York
Governor James M. Cox met over 80 wounded veterans in New York. He pledged to visit all soldiers in hospitals, saying he would not disappoint the boys and would give them cheer during his visit on the second day of a Democratic presidential campaign stop. His advisers urged staying focused on political talks.
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James M. Cox
Te Hotel
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Cox
Calmnello
Weygand Promoted to Grand Officer of Legion of Honor
Paris Aug 20 The war minister announced the government will promote Weygand to grand officer of the Legion of Honor. Weygand arrived from Warsaw last night and will receive the honor in Paris.
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Andro Lafevro
Anformen
Ceneral Weyrand
Warsaw
Weygand
Legion of Honor
Federation of Labor backs Cox record in labor votes
The American Federation of Labor reports favorably on Governor Cox on labor issues. It highlights Cox in Ohio and Congress for supporting labor measures in fifty nine actions and notes Harding's lesser labor record by comparison.
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Cox
Washington
Harding
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American Federation of Labor
Myka
Roosevelt Finds Strong Sentiment for League
Roosevelt reports wide support for the League of Nations after a 19 day western tour. He notes overwhelming enthusiasm among citizens, with women showing notable interest, as he travels from Omaha to Indianapolis to open a campaign event.
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Chicago
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Indianapolis
League of Nations
Belfast Toll of Death Reaches Eight Amid Sabbath Firing
Belfast reports eight dead from Saturday night clashes with six killed earlier and two more wounded. Destruction from arson and fires taxed fire brigades while crowds roared and women fled in night attire. Isolated shootings continued as Ballycastle barracks were raided and arms seized.
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Forencon
Sian Felnars
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Pope Benedict Poses for the Moving Pictures
In Rome on August 26 Pope Benedict XVI appeared in moving pictures for the first time. He granted permission to film in Lourdes Chapel grounds and posed with groups and in close-ups during a Vatican garden ceremony with visiting American Knights of Columbus. The Vatican called the footage the most complete ever taken of Vatican ceremonies.
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Poles Plan No Frontier Advance and Peace Idea
War saw reports say Poland will avoid advancing beyond ethnographic frontiers. The American note has prompted a cautious stance with the general staff directing no move into regions still contested.
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Kameneff Claims Soviets Readying New Offensive
London August 29. A long statement by Mr Kamenef head of the Russian delegation in London discusses the military situation on the Junso-Polish front and the Minak negotiations. He denounces "fables" of a collapsed Russian army and says the Russians are regrouping and preparing a new offensive.
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Public Hearing Tonight On Bridgeport Transportation Crisis
A capacity audience is expected at City Hall for a public hearing on the transportation crisis. Representatives from Connections, jitney officials, and City lawyers will hear residents speak on proposed bus rerouting and jitney impacts. Local leaders and the trolley company officials plan to attend to present their views. The outcome may not include an action on jitney restrictions at this meeting.
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Jitney Men to Discuss Plight at City Hall Meeting
Bridgeport jitney owners plan a 6 pm discussion at Rakoczi hall on rerouting buses and the state tax bill delaying action by the Connecticut assembly. President Harry Frank said 4,000 baseball fans were transported from Newfield Park in six minutes, while Seaside park concerts drew large crowds.
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Walnut Betch
Volrfeld Beach
New Jitney Busses To Be Put In Operation
The first of stock of twenty 28 passenger jitney busses arrived in Bridgeport yesterday. John B. Schwarty, local agent of the Bridgeport Bus corporation, announced that ten more of the same type will be delivered early next week for use in Bridgeport to solve transportation problems.
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Troops En Route To Mine Rioting
An emergency battalion of 10 officers and enlisted men under Coly and Baumel Burkhwell departed CAMP SHERMAN for Williamsport to counter mining violence near Witmer Motewnan. They carried Springfield rifles, machine guns, and grenades, with five motor trucks and motorcycles. Brig. Gen. Samuel Sturgis said no word on their arrival yet.
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Baumel Burkhwell
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Ming County
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Wil- Hameon
Third District G. O. P. About to Enroll Women
Preparations to enroll women in the Third District Republican party proceed under Chairman Howard Fy Brith. The Republican club has no active body to take up the matter, and enrollment of district women is expected to begin soon.
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Jloward Fy Brith
Cardinal Amette Dies While on Vacation Near Paris
Cardinal Adolphe Amette archbishop of Paris died suddenly at six in the morning at Antony near Paris while on vacation. Born September 6 1860 he trained in Evreux and Paris and rose from priest to archbishop and cardinal within the Paris archdiocese.
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Bayeux
Biden
Faris
Onaignor Annette
Aoris
Richard
Open Auto Mufflers Draw Eight Arrests
Automobilists who opened their car mufflers were arrested yesterday, eight cited for violating the state muffler law. Names include Jacob Bingnanton, Tal Morrow, Joseph Powtronky, Petar Peten, Andres Tompri, John Ekmon, Walter Danlittle, and Joseph Willamena. One rider on Connecticut Avenue, ticketed for roistering driving without a license, faces a court hearing today.
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Tal Morrow
Joseph Powtronky
Petar Peten
Andres Tompri
John Ekmon
Walter Danlittle
Joseph Willamena
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