Guards Keep Watch in Mingo Mine War Zone Area
Charleston West Virginia August 29 state police and deputy sheriffs maintained a heavy guard along Beach Creek near the Logan Burnside border as officers seek to quell fighting in the Mingo mine war area. Casualties vary reports list four to seven dead and 14 wounded with names of victims identified from Matewan and Sharples. Wire lines were cut and the armed group is said to be led by men from Ohio Kentucky Indiana and Illinois with no federal troops on hand.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Logan-Burns County
Beach Creek
Morgan
Kanawha Coal Operators’ Association
Wiliam L. Greer
Matewan
Cecil C1
W. H Bforrison
Sharples
A. BR. Yarborough
Tradc
Boone County Coal Corporation
Greer
Stone Mountain Coal Corporation
Yarborough
Sletewan
Logan Cams
Tina
Ethel
Anda
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Dilmeia
Alleged head of bank looters may turn informer
Chicas Aug 29 John W White Shouse Worthington, named as the alleged mastermind of a mail and bank robbery ring with vast totals, seeks permission to appear arraigned. He says he may have information to aid the state and hints at a possible betrayal by Rudolph Wrench. The American Racer company, part of the $2,040,900 organized by French, is in bankruptcy as third member A A Strelzin of Milwaukee faces action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W White- Shouse Worthington
Charles W.prench
Memyr
Worthton
John V. Cunnin
United States District Attorn
Woodstock Fat
Worthingon
Clinnin
Worthington
Reveri
Rudolph ©. Kohn
Arother
Ellesea
Swindle Ring
A. A. Strelzin
Milwaukee
Abraham Lodge Outing Draws 200 Plus Attendees at The Norms
More than 200 members and friends of Abraham Lodge No. 86 Co B E attended the annual outing at The Norms on a Sunday. Events included a basebsll game where merfied men beat bachelors 12 to 6, plus boxing and other contests. Cease and a dinner at Potock were noted as highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lodge
Co. B. E
Potock
Labor Leader Thomas J. Grennan Dies After Operation
Norwich August 28 Thomas J. Grennan 36 city first vice president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor died in Waterbury this afternoon after an operation for stomach trouble last Thursday. He had been active in labor circles in Norwich and across the state. He leaves his mother two sisters and a brother.
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Norwich
Conn
Thormas J. Brentan
Connecticut Federation of Labor
Waterbury
Grennan
Elsters
Peekthen
Obenchain murder trial set for November date
Obenchain and co defendant Glen Bureh were indicted by the Los Angeles county grand jury for the murder of broker J Belton Keruidy in Beyer Glen. Trial date scheduled for November 3 with motions for separate trials to be decided within ten days.
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Plen
Mea Medaiynne Obenchain
Arthur
Bureh
Los Angeles County
Grand Jury
J. Belton Keruidy
Beyer
Glen
Here
Lusust
Stenlings
Bond collapse hits Bridgeport workers in thrift scheme
Bridgeport factory workers who bought National Thrift Bond certificates from local firms faced losses as the thrift firm neared insolvency. Some redeemed bonds before the crash, while others cashed them amid the depression. Connecticut offices closed, with managers unlocatable, while New Haven staff advised inquiries to New York headquarters. Local manufacturers noted thrift bonds not widely sold, as Liberty bonds drew most purchases during the period.
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Bridgeport
National Thrift
New York
Stcra
Norman Leeds
the Automatic Machine Company
Leeds
New Haven
National Thrift Bone Corporation
Connecticut
Taft
Thrift Bond Corporation
Corporation
West 43Rd Street
New York City
Alpreys Winter
F. W. Hill
Bridgeport Manufacturer's Association
Thrift Corporation
Danbury Robbers Get $6000 Loot
In Bethel, thieves broke into George A Shepard Sons Tanner's in Henry Street, stealing nearly a ton of brown and black upper leather skins destined for a shoe maker. The burglary, using a large truck, left clear tracks in the factory yard and opened via a rear door. Police, including State Patrolman Frederick Kirk and Deputy Sheriff F Hibbard, investigate.
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Panbury
Bethel
George A. Shepard & Sona
Henry Street
Peng
Frederick
Kirk
Sherif
F. Hibbard
Shelton Bank to Reopen Doors with New Officers
Shelton bank 10 reopens for business in Hartford area with Stephen Palmer as president and George S Willis as secretary treasurer. Depositors to be paid 100 cents on dollar by receiver as Shelton Trust reorganizes. new charter approved, $100000 capital, $25000 surplus, operations to begin Thursday.
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Old Institution
Shelton Trust
Bushieas
State Barking Department
Hartford
Stephen Palmer
Clayton Boies
George S. Willis
Tdivestors
John Peterson
Daniel B
Shelton
John Sinsabaugh
Lew Sylvester
Patrobate Courtoner
In Shelton
Boles
Seynour’ Bante
R. MN. Baasink Company
Dudge
Palmer
Stoufd Atar
Cmen
Barik‘ing
Idhn H. Hill
Poor
Alstrics
Prank Terry
Ansonia
Paterson
Peterson-Blendes Company
Derby
Ifn Cenia
Lineman Near Death by Electrocution
Andrew Wilson, an inspector for a Southern New telegraph company, narrowly escaped electrocution while descending a pole in New Haven. He suffered first degree burns and possible spinal and internal injuries and was taken to Grace Hospital where doctors awaited full assessment.
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Andrew Wilson
Southern
New Nga
Nerby
Bunny
Grace Hospital
New Haven
Grnvar Sweet
Wilson
Wilapr
West Rock
Funeral Services for Capt Murphy Slated Saturday
Funeral services for Captain Murphy son of Colonel Murphy who was killed in action on the western front will be held at 9:30 am Saturday from his home 36 Liberty Street and at 10 am a solemn high mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart church Burial will follow at St. Aitches cemetery Military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post Veterans of Foreign Wars and other service organizations
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Teremiat
FE. Murphy
T. J. Murphy
Bath Infantry
S Western Front
Liberty Street
Sacred Heart Church
St. Auches's
Murphy
Record Swim Sets Time At National Meet
Ethelda Melisroy, famed swimmer, won the 21 2 minute national championship by a remarkable time. The race ran along a course from Point Breeze to Brighton Beach. Miss Charlotte Boyle and Miss Margaret Woodbridge placed second and third. Denounces Secrecy Senator Borah urged openness before international talks, warning arms control will fail without public input and accountability.
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New York
Ethelda Mleibtroy
Grother
Point Brees
Long Island
Brighton Bena
Blaine Goldings
Charlotte Boyle
New Wesk
Margaret Woodbridge
Detroit
Second suit seeks receiver for Interborough rapid transit
New York Traction claims against Interborough Rapid Transit rise as a second suit seeks a receiver in federal court. The filing cites $4.46 million in alleged missing earnings for the year ended June 2 and notes leases with Manhattan Railway Co. worsening the financial distress. The complaint accuses Interborough of overvalued assets and unpaid bills to equipment suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, Ave
New York Traction
Cimec
Irborough Rarid Transit Company
Fed 1
Ance TI
Ely Eyter
Manhattan Retoway Company
Tnterborough
Saturn May
American Brake, Shoe and Foundry
Camary
Thas
Contiaint
E&x
Manhattan Railway Company
Teterborogh
Clardent
App
Burke Sought Drink Got a Black Eye
William Burke of 200 Lamyatte street went to a saloon for a drink and was assaulted. Saloon owner Charles Tiurd was arrested on an assault charge after Burke agreed to press a formal complaint. Burke later spoke with the superintendent and desk lieutenant before being held on a charge of common drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burke
Lamyatte Etreet
Burke
Charles Tlurd
Daniel Poland
Shoplifting Rise Ties to Unemployment Among Girls
Three girls ages 15 14 and 13 were arrested at Grant's Store on Main Street for stealing goods valued at 8.25. They admitted to shoplifting in several other shops citywide and kept stolen items at home. They will be arraigned at juvenile court this morning with merchandise returned to the victim.
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Mng
Grant
Mainstreet
Juile
Rioting in Belfast resumes. two killed and six injured
Two people are killed and six injured as rioting in Belfast resumes with armored cars patrolling the streets. The item notes police and military deployments amid renewed unrest. The page also carries political commentary on Lloyd George, Ireland, and U.S. naval power, with a continuation reference to page 7.
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Belfast
Sinn Fein Ministers Weighing Irish Unity Move as Delay Persists
Irish officials and Sinn Fein leaders pressed for United Ireland while awaiting London’s reply to Premier Lloyd George. Dublin Castle remained optimistic as discussions continued, with Michael Collins reportedly planning a Armagh speech signaling escalation into Ulster.
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Dublin Castle
Dail
Lloyd-George
Sinn Fein
Ulster
United Ireland
Dail Eirean
de Valera
Derseng
Dall Eirtan
London
Michael Collins
Armagh
Colling
Eamon de Valera
Arthur Grifith
Worthen
Collins
State authorities slack over coalfield insurgent actions
Federal troops were sent to West Virginia to handle unrest in the coal fields amid a feeble state effort. Brigadier General N. P. Bandholz concluded authorities had failed to check the insurgent movement, contributing to the Mingo action and broader tensions.
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Washington
Aus
West Virginia
N. P. Bandholz
Macoh
Bank Fleece Attempt Foiled By Forged Checks
A fake sump enabled two men to fleece the Bank of Commerce of 35000 Canadian dollars last Saturday in Toronto Ang. They presented checks payable to bearer during rush hour and had them marked for general credits by a ledger keeper. The notes appeared accepted, but the stamps were forged and did not belong to the depositor.
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Toronto
Ang
Bank of Commerce
Riots and Hunger Strikes Roil Ireland Cities
Rioting and shootings in Belfast began at midday along Queen Street and New Lodge Road, killing a visitor and a shipyard worker and wounding six. Four hundred fifty Republican internees at Spike Tee land threaten hunger strikes. Dublin Castle reports calm at eight o'clock. Wires cut severed Dublin Belfast communication leaving authorities unable to coordinate tonight.
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Belfast
Assochstedt Press
Queens Street
New Lodge Road
Dublin
Associated, Press
Dublin Castle
Moran Admits Bigamy Charge in City Court
John T Moran of 337 Brooks Street pleaded guilty in city court to the bigamy charge. He is held for having two wives, Sarah Madeline Foley of 18 James Street and Olive K Moran of 26 River Street. Moran’s 7 year old brother Howard fainted during the proceedings. Moran was examined and bound over to the higher court in 2599 dollars bond.
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John T. Moran
Brooks Street
Corning
Sarah Madeline Foley
James Street
Olive K. Moran
River Street
Howard
Moran
Clark Attends Milford Board Meeting Prompts Court Fight
Milford August 29 Stan ley M Clark former chairman of the police commissioners attended the regular board meeting despite a removal order from the board of Selectmen Clark plans to challenge the action in Superior Court arguing the selectmen lack authority to remove him The meeting was led by First Selectman Manley J Cheaney and only routine matters were discussed
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Milford
Stanley M. Clark
Board of Police Commissioners
Board
Reont
Board of Selectmen
BF First
Clark
Charies
Jarvis
B. Brown
Superior Court
Board of
Ssiest
Torisht
New England Weather Forecast from Almanac Including Temp Shift
A rough New England forecast indicates fair conditions for Tuesday and Wednesday with notable temperature changes. Almanac data from Bridgeport vicinity, compiled by Middlebrook Almanac, notes daylight saving shifts and standard daily times. high tides and other coastal indicators are mentioned.
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New England
Bridee- Port
Middlebrook Almanac
Vdow
Orr Uwullid
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Mingo Mine
United States
Abraham
Dabor
Obenchain
Danbury
Shelton Bank
BORS
Trust Co
Stephen T. Palmer
Capt. Murphy
Naevan Econo
Urgessen, Borah
Asbury Park
N. 7
Torah
Idaho
Foreign Office
Borah
Teutonic
England
France
Japan
Nobis
Great Britain
Continental Securities
Interborough
ConUinweil
Treland
George Bernard Shaw
Island
U. S
Shaw
Lloyd- George
Ireland
Lloyd George
Germany
Lord Curzon
Lord Grey
Ja-pan
Cochin
Short
Codin
Amerca
Irish Nationalista
Kim
Geemsine
Chrissius
Schooi
Lu Daag
Britain
Ulster City
Cork
Associated Press
Spike Teeland
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