Milford public dock revival to be discussed
Milford chamber of commerce will hold its July 13 meeting to consider establishing a public dock on the eastern bridge site near Washington ridge. The Devon Improvement Association originally started the effort, but reports stalled due to reports on adjoining property access and a needed 60 foot widening of Bridgeport Avenue.
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Milford
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Ridge
Devon Improvement Association
Ailford Business Met
Improvement Association
Bridgeport Avenue
Devon
Woodland Drive
Bridgeport
Naugatuck Avenues
Devon Improvement Associati
Arson charge bonds set at five thousand in Palmer case
Ignazio Ginale of Thompsonville Conn held on arson charges with five thousand dollar bonds after a house wrecking and fire in Palmer. Police seek an alleged accomplice and motive remains unclear as investigators consider gas explosion versus bomb. Ginale suffered severe burns to hands and face.
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Palmer
Mass
Ignazio Ginale
Thompsonville
Conn
Ginain
Idoetlin
Thamansenville
Communists and Nationalists Clash Near Genoa in Disorder
July 3 Paris reports that a clash between Communist and Nationalist factions occurred four and a half miles north of Genoa. A raid aimed at restoring order left several wounded as fighters retreated to a labor hall where authorities encircled them. The incident prompted a large police and militia response.
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Paris
Genoa
Ttair
Amie
Unknown Soldier Tribute Noted by Rotary Members
Rotary club members attended a forenoon ceremony at the Place to honor the unknown soldier. Dr Crawford McCuloneh of Fort William presided while wives of Rotarians stood by. Strong local figures and civic groups participated in the subdued observance.
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Crawford ¥. McCuloneh
Fort William
Otion
French officer killed amid Silesian unrest in Paris letters
French observers report a British backed crowd shot a major amid demonstrations in Upper Silesia. A small French detachment remained as Polish withdrawal occurred. British troops later dispersed the crowd and several adminstrators were killed or wounded.
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Paris
Walton
Bee
Upper Silesia
Alleged Safe Blower Waives Extradition
Bender and accomplice Mary Feinbere, both arrested near Saw Rock, waived extradition to New Jersey after planned transfer to Newark. Police tie them to a biscuit company safe robbery in August 1920 and other heists totaling about $204,010. Feinbere held on $5,900 bond for continued hearing next Saturday.
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NEW Hay
Feinbere
Bender
Open Shop Plans Announced in Albany
Albany master builders and Troy contractors announce an open shop, after carpenters and painters unions reject a non-union work compromise. About one thousand strikers were given until midnight to accept the employers proposal offering carpenters and painters $7 a day and painters $2.12 an hour with car enters at 7 cents an hour.
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Albany
Ts Wuly Fi
Albany Master Builders
Troy Contractors
Carpenters and Painters
Byal
Half of Men at Fort Wright Seek Discharge
Half of the 40 men at Fort Wright Flehers Island fi July 5 have applied for discharge from the regular army under telegram issued by Adjutant General Harris aiming to reduce the army to 100,000. The telegram arrived last Friday triggering a rush of applications from about 240 enlisted men. Discharges will be granted immediately to the applicants.
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Fort Wright
Flehers Island
Harris
Woman Rescued From Niagara River Near American Falls
Mrs. Joseph Raines was rescued from the Niagara River above the American Falls after overheating and slipping into the water. A nameless bystander grabbed a rope, waded out, and pulled her to shore, saving her from being swept toward the brink.
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Niagara Falls
Joseph Raines
Niagara River
American Falls
Eden
United States Honor at Peruvian Fourth of July
In Lima July 4 the U S ambassador hosted a reception for President Legula and Peruvian officials with diplomats in attendance. The American Society of Peru gave a banquet as newspapers praised the United States and sketched North American republic formation.
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Lima
United States
William E. Gonzales
Legula
American Society of Peru
Canadian Defense Body Expels All Socialists in Winnipeg
July 5 report says 40 delegates from the Socialist Party of Canada affiliated with the Canadian Workers Defense team were expelled amid policy disputes. The action followed a row over agreements with the American Chamber of Commerce and a Brazil trade arbitration pact seen as vital to U S and Brazil trade relations.
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Winnipeg
Socialist Party of Canada
Canadian Workers Defense Teanie
Alex
Rig Janerto
3Orksmerican Chamber of? Merce
Brazil of Commerce
United States
Brazil
Population decline in Ireland through census records
The excerpt traces Ireland’s population changes from a peak in the United Kingdom era to a steady fall, noting declines from about 9 million in earlier censuses to 8.177 million and later 4.319 million by 1811, with the trend continuing. It highlights demographic shifts and the long-term decline across decades.
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Ireland
United Kinerdant
Treland
Fletcher Charges G O P With False Economy Claims
Senator Fletcher, a Democrat from Florida, accuses the Republican majority of exaggerating economy. He argues a few hundred nominal government workers were cut in name only and criticizes three extra sessions of Congress as producing little constructive legislation.
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Fletcher
G.O. P
Florida
Congress
Creas Wade
Burglars Loot Store Of Lieutenant Governor In Waterbury
Thieves broke into a Hayes o Templeman Hardware branch in Waterbury and stole a car containing an estimated $1,000. Police believe the lieutenant governor, Charles Termoreton, owner of the store, was away. the safe and remaining cash are missing. Investigators search for suspects and motive.
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Waterbury. Com
Hayes O Templeman Hardware
Ahanath
Allerton Falls
Charles A. Termoreton
Atole
Americanization class opening at Y M C A promises lectures
Paul J. Cook announced an Americanization naturalization class at the Y M C A starting Thursday evening July 14 and continuing for nine consecutive Thursdays at nine o’clock. The program features illustrated lectures and tasks by prominent local men. Prospective exam takers should report to Cook at the Y M C A office for enrollment.
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Paul J. Cook
Jams and Canning Supplies Highlight Basement Sale
The listing promotes a basement sale of canning gear and jars including Mason and Ideal brands in multiple sizes with prices per dozen and individual items. It features racks, strainers, baskets, ready-to-use preserving kettles, spoons, and jar accessories, noting ripening fruits and seasonal needs.
Toilet Wares and Powders Shelved for Warm Weather
A catalog of cooling creams powders and toilet waters offered by several brands. Entries include Violet Entreme Rose Omer Violet Sec Yanky Clever Sweet Orchid Nurser tardenia Vantine varieties Johnson Mennen Baby Powders and multiple toilet waters with prices from 20 to 47 cents per item. Also listed are Pond's Cream Witch Hazel Cream Azurea and Luxor powders with varying box sizes and prices.
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Rose Omer
Yanky Clever
Vantine
Johnson's
Mennen
Satin and Sateen Bathed Shoes and Wood Baby Crib
The Satins come in black green and red with one or two straps priced 2.25. Sateen low shoe in black or blue with one ankle button strap at 1.65. Mercerized Cotton low shoe black blue green with two straps at 1.15. Wood Baby Crib on main floor priced 19.50, features drop side light weight wood frame, woven wire spring mattress fits.
Junior Show Secong Flsox Opportunity for Teens
Advertisement offers girls ages 14 to 16 a chance at a $600 prize in a junior show. The copy emphasizes a clothing fit and invites participation despite the garbled phrasing. Local organizers are promoting the event through this notice.
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Secong Flsox
Book on Tea Party to Cornwallis Surrender by Tomlinson
Everett T. Tomlinson explores the arc from the Boston Tea Party to Cornwallis surrender in a richly illustrated volume. The presentation features numerous pictures and is offered at Book Shop.
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Everett T. Tomlinson
Boston
Cornwallis
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