U S Pushes High Cruiser Limits at Geneva Talks
A tri partite naval conference nears a crisis as the United States signals a maximum cruiser tonnage near 400000, aiming to balance Britain needs with concessions. British Admiral Bridgeman cautions against aggressive aims while warning about supply blockades and past chase of German raider Emden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. C. Bridgeman
Admiralty
Great
Britain
Emden
Great Britain
Geneva
Jury Indicts Man for 1923 Murder in New Haven
A grand jury returns a true bill against Steve Rudick alias Thomas Novak of Norwalk for first degree murder in the 1923 slaying of Herman Sanduski in New Haven. Rudick, seized June 17 from an oyster boat, denied identifications then, later acknowledged his alias. Trial set for September term. bond initially set at 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Associated Press
Steve Rudick
Thomas Novak
Norwalk
Herman @anduski
Rudick
Randuski
Ferry Street
Sanduski
Westport Artist John Held Jr Thrown From Horse
Westport artist John Held Jr suffered slight injuries and bruises after his five gaited stallion stumbled during a ride on his 150 acre farm. He describes a 40 foot fall and a hard landing but is grateful to be only sore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
John Held, Jr
Held Woa
Mela
Court actions and local notices mix in late edition
Dated items reveal court decisions and civic matters across the region. Reports mention hospital board changes, police cases, alimony disputes, and a city graveyard condition protest, with officials in Fairfield County and surrounding towns responding to ongoing legal and public safety issues.
Results Prove Worth Of Dr McCoy's Plan
Telegram readers following Dr McCoy's reducing program report tangible gains. One member claims a ten pound loss after strict adherence to the exercises and diet outlined in the Telegram. Today and daily, watch for Dr McCoy's reason and instructions, ninth installment on page 13.
Governor appoints two locals to veterans home commission
Governor John H. Trumbull named Dr Charles H Sprague of Bridgeport and Colonel Rex B DeLacour of Stratford to the new eight member veterans home commission created to run Fitchs Home for Soldiers at Noroton. Seven members are war veterans with terms ranging from two to eight years. Gates of Willimante to serve as state agent and ex-officio secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Sprague
Bridgeport
Rex. B. DeLacour
Stratford
Veterans’ Home Commission
John H. Trumbull
Soldiers’ Hospital Board
Fitch
Noraton
Sprague
DeLacour
Allen F Kitchell
France
General Assembly
Trumbull
New Aviation Committee
Fairfield County
Gates
Frank E. Shea
Benedict M. Holden
Hartford
Adrian P. Sloan
Virgil F. McNeil
New Haven
Walter 8. Garde
New London
Allan F. Kitchell
Sound View
Rex B. DeLacour
Raymond FP. Gates
Willimantle
French General Visits Waterbury
General F F G Pan aga of the French Army Corps visited Waterbury on his way from West Point to Springfield. He was joined by Captain Gustave Gacon Brigadier General Alfred C Foote Captain Paul J Norton and Charles Flammand acting French consul in Boston plus other 104th Regiment officers. The general reviewed cadets at West Point and will redecorate the 104th’s colors at Camp Devong Bastile day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Associated Press
F. F G. Panaga
Weat Point
Springfield
Mass
Passage
Gustave Gacon
Alfred C. Foote
Massachusetts
Paul J. Norton
104Th Infantry
Charles Flammand
Man Injures Finger at Crown Paper Box Company
Matthew Briz aged sixty five of 81 Lewis street sustained a laceration to his left index finger while working at Crown Paper Box Company and received five stitches at the Emergency hospital. He had been employed eighteen years at the rectory and performed duties with two fingers injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Briz
Lewis’ Street
Crown Paper Box Company
Riz
Violin Teacher and 19 Year Old Plan Secret NY Marriage
Mrs. Wagner learns her daughter Lillian aged nineteen took a New York marriage license with August Berger thirty five a local violin instructor. Berger and his former wife divorced in 1925. Lillian Wagner a Central High School graduate and city pianist announced immediate marriage.
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Harry Wagner
Arctic Street
Lillian
New York
August Berger
Broad Street
Berger
Miss Wagner
Central High School
Mis. Wagner
John Adam Hugo
Five Killed in Express Freight Collision at Iona Island
An express train struck a freight train near Iona Island New York causing five deaths and many injuries. The front passenger coach telescoped into the baggage car as the trains moved to clear a southbound New York Ontario and Western express from Kingston New Jersey to Weehawken New Jersey. Eyewitnesses, including marines and tourists, rushed to the scene and helped free injured passengers amid wreckage and fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iona Island Station
N. Y
Associated Fress
New York
Ontario
Kingston
N. J
Weehawken
United States Naval Trunitions Depot
Iowa Island Ia
Closs
Bes
Mountain
Hudson
I. M. Kessler
New York City
West Point Hospital
Barnett N. Goldberg
Irving J. Bamadowicz
New Jersey Law College
Kessler
Park Place
Fire Devastates Atlantic City Boardwalk Homelessness Mounts
A July 5 fire along a block of Atlantic City's boardwalk destroyed or badly damaged eight hotels and rooming houses and other attractions. Three firefighters were overcome and 600 people were left homeless as flames spread from pitch pine planking near Scattergood Amusement Parlor. The blaze, blamed on a lighted cigarette, caused about 300000 dollars in property damage plus personal losses.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Associated Press
Misaquil
Arkansas Avenues
Remington Arms Company
Scattergood Amusement Concession
Singer's
Young's Baths
Giovanni's
Nathan Lerner’s Auction House
Pennyland
Prescott
Beent
Leonard
la Napoli
Silverdale
Million Dollar
Scattergoods Amusement Parlor
Bennett
Convict Pair Shot During Break at Maryland Penitentiary
Two inmates Charles P. Carey and Benjamin F. Spragens attacked guards during an escape attempt at the Maryland penitentiary in Baltimore. A guard Alfred Walker and other staff protected visitors as gunfire erupted in the lobby. Walker was wounded as Carey and Spragens were shot by Guard Charles E. Stortz. Carey and Spragens, both injured, are among convicts linked to prior crimes including a murder and a hold up.
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Baltimore
Associated Press
Freedom
Maryland Penitentiary
Charles P
Mary E Sullivan
Charles E. Stortz
Carey
Spragins
Walker
William B Noiris
Boragins
Residents protest condition of Heroes' graves in Bridgeport
Bridgeport moves to probe the old Revolutionary cemetery near North and Brooklawn avenues after a 28-signature petition. Mayor Behrens will appoint three trustees to investigate conditions and guard memorials long neglected by local groups.
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Behrens
Common Council
North
Brooklawn Avenues
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Fairfield Avenue
Railroad Station
John H. Martin
George Kaechele
Ox Hill
Main Street
Snc Brooklawn Avenues
5 A. R
North Avenue
Couple Loses In Hudson Race From Albany To New York
William J. Connors Sr and his wife from Buffalo powered two high speed boats down the Hudson from Albany to New York. A broken pipe and engine trouble slowed them as they battled to beat two hours but finished hours behind. The Memphis cruiser completed the course with a late finish after repairs and oil delays.
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New York
Associated Press
William J. Connors
Albany Yacht Club
Byrd Receives Legion of Honor and Aero Club Medal in Paris
Commander Byrd is awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government and receives the Gold Medal of the French Aero Club after transatlantic flight with Acosta Neville and Balchen. The group toured Le Bourget, met European air aces, and planned visits to wounded aviators and the Anglo American Press Association.
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Byrd
Acosta
Neville
Balchen
French Aero Club
Lindbergh
New York
Paris
le Bourget
Senate
Ministry, of Marine
L'in+ transigeant
Europe
Aero Club of France
France
Anglo- American Press Association
Chamberlin
Imander Byrd
D4th
Woman Held After Boy's Death on Milford Turnpike
Mrs. Tda Miller of Norwalk is under arrest on reckless driving charges after her car struck and killed six year old Arthur Sylvester of West Haven on the Milford turnpike near the Derby branch railroad bridge. The boy died from a fractured skull and was dragged a short distance. Police believe he ran into the street from behind another vehicle. The incident marks the Milford turnpike's fifteenth fatality this year, and the first in daylight.
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Tda Miller
Main Street
Norwalk
Arthur Sylvester
West Haven
Milford Turnpike
Derby Branch
Milford
Jersey Republicans Pledge Day Referendum
The New Jersey Republican state convention adopted a platform pledging a referendum on amending the Valuate d act. The convention also resolved to study primary systems in other states to improve New Jersey methods where possible.
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Trenton
N. J
Associated Press
New Jersey
Tragic poison death of mother as two year old survives
A mother of three ended her life by drinking antiseptic poison in Palew TaId, leaving her two year old daughter Irene in urgent care at St Vincent's hospital. The baby survived after transfer, while the husband blamed stress. Neighbor Mrs Danielson discovered the scene and alerted authorities.
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Daughbar
Hah
George
Stmigh
Mason Etree
Palew Tald
William Z. Donaldesa
Lesa Danielson
Mason Street
Nespal
Irene
Inn
St. Vincent's Hospital
Herbi
Mitchell Deiat Company
Daniseen
Jelaon
Smith
Mother
Trane
Bail
Cole
Naiss
Musual
Kamat
Seeemie
Danielson
Alyrander Bolloay
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Fairfield
Mergi~ Bors
Husbasat
Ocean plane to speak with liners via Marconi finder
Captain F T Courtney resumes work on the Dornier-Na whale flying boat at Calshot with radio gear and a Marconi direction finder to track position by signals from ships. Instruments include a transmitting set and full receiving system with range 500 to 800 miles under normal conditions. Reports will be sent exclusively to the North American Newspaper Alliance and Westminster Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calshot
Southampton
F. T. Courtney
Atlantic
Royal Air Force Base
Marconi
Courtney
Alliance
United States
Westminster Gazette
England
Telegram
North American Newspaper Alliance
Aeriain
Annoying Woman On Bus Led to Two Arrests
Two youths were jailed at police headquarters after a Bridgeport-Waterbury bus arrival. They were charged with annoying Amelia Miner of 3¢ Jones Avenue. Suspects Ramuoel Green of Waterville and Stanley Bruin of Jamacia, LI, were taken into custody following reports the men disturbed the woman during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poel
Bridgeport
Kent School Crew Wins in England Race
The Kent School crew from Connecticut defeated Radley School by four lengths in a race in London England. The Associated Press report notes the victory in a closely contested event on July 5.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Associated Press
Kent
England
London
Craw of the Meat School
Connecticut
Radiey School Grow
Toye
Millionaire seeks dismissal of singer lawsuit in New York
Aug Heckscher a New York real estate operator and philanthropist asked the Supreme Court to dismiss Frisda Hempel’s suit claiming he agreed to pay 848,000 a year for life. His motion argues the contract violates the statute of frauds and that the complaint fails to state a cause of action. Hempel contends she was to be paid to quit the stage and aid Heckscher with her talents, with alleged unpaid sums of 36,000 and a total claim of 848,000 yearly.
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New York
Associated Preas
August Heckscher
Supreme Court Today
Frisda Hempel
Irte
Miss Hempel
Heckscher
Wife Sets Fire After Quarrel In Domestic Tragedy
Elizabeth, 26, of Danube Court, saturated her clothes with liquid floor polish and set fire to her body in a suicide attempt following a quarrel with her husband over drinking. She is hospitalized in critical condition as police investigate.
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Elizabeth Appase
Danube Court
Vincent's Hospital
Maruras
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Chamber of Commerce
Teal Company
Torent Society
Pari
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Bay
Shelton
William Leahy
Victor
Stantington Chaconte
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Muea
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Jawa
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W. H. Alvord
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Ikmitte
Peking
Cy McCoy
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Ted Box
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Americana
Dr. McCoy
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104Th Regiment
Score
Remington
Council
Aero Club
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W. Smith and Son
Black Rock
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St. Vincent‘s Hospital
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