Heat and storms sweep New England and Boston area
Bridgeport and many Connecticut towns faced extreme heat while eastern Massachusetts endured severe thunderstorms. Damage included knocked down tobacco sheds, blown trees, electric outages, and small fires. One motorcyclist died when lightning struck a tree seeking shelter. In Medford a man hid under a tree and was killed. Elsewhere towns reported steeple damage and downed power lines as two hour downpours spilled through the region.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut
Boston
Massachusets
Windsorshall
Medford
Myotic River
Watertown
Greater Boston
White Cargo actor shot at dinner by chorus girl wife
Allen Davis twenty five leading man in White Cargo was shot in the shoulder and head by his wife Edith Parker in an apartment where they dined with two friends. He was taken to Polyclinic hospital in serious condition. Mrs Davis was arrested for felonious assault as detectives chased the fleeing wife who refused to talk at the police station.
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White Cargo
Allen Davis
New York
Ins
Mrs Davis
Edith Parker
Mehille Anderson
Harry Wagstar
Gribble
Anderson
Davis
Owens Leech and Woods
Broadway
Thomas Russell
Earl Sande Tre Jocke
Anderson and
Mra Davis
France ratifies treaties amid tense chamber debate
In a heated session the chamber debated foreign accords touching trade and national careers. The vote followed arguments about economic impact and key domestic interests, with lawmakers weighing long term gains against immediate costs.
Fragmentary OCR Note on Rebels and Casualties
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions rebels, deaths, and possible references to a covert action. The text is garbled with no clear dates, places, or identifiable organizations, leaving only hints of casualties and a political context.
Seven Die in Darien in June
Reported seven deaths in Darien during June tied to a legal contest over a new film tax and censorship law. Special counsel Arthur Shinman states affidavits are sought to support complaints filed in district court in Haven. Federal judges and legal counsel for Fox Film undertake procedures, with arrest threats discussed but protocol agreed to test purposes.
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Hartford
Sew Haven
Rogers Goddard
Bitcher Benedit M. Holden
Fox Fm
New York
Mer
Keiture
Tim @onjin Inc
Boston
State Fix Department
Ofice
Corte Xin
Janitor Shocked By Contact With Live Wire
A janitor at the Bullaot Wahine site along Brewster Street and Canfield Avenue was severely burned after leaning against a live wire. He was found unconscious, treated by Dr O H A Sayty, and admitted to St Vincent Hospital, where officials reported he was resting comfortably and expected to recover.
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Baker
Figke Place
Brewster Street
Canfield Avenue
Ihout
O H A Sayty
St Vincents Hospital
Police to Get New Yard Search Lights for Emergencies
Police board approved purchasing three powerful headlights at 29 each to equip patrols for dark yard searches after shootings and stabbings. They reviewed funds transfers for motorcycle squad lenses costing 170 and discussed street intersection markings replaced with brass discs for visibility.
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Board of Police Commissions
Ivete
Dr Gilday Declines State Eclectic Medical Board Seat
Hartford July 7 Dr Times Luday of Bilgepor returns the commission appointing him a member of the State Eclectic Medical Board with thanks to the Governor but declines to serve as he is not a member of the State Tele tie medical society. Announcement of Dr Gilday’s resignation was published in the Sunday Post of June 28. he refused to discuss the decision when contacted.
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Hartford
Dr Times Luday
Bilgepor
Stile Licdtic Mrdieal Board
Tele Tie Medical Society
Gilday
Deii Noretie Gee
State Eclectic Medical Board
Publishe
Sunday Post
President Coolidge seeks broad tax cuts to boost business
President Coolidge outlined a program to cut overall taxes to not more than 25 percent, reduce inheritance taxes toward 20 percent or abolition, and trim lower income tax brackets using the government surplus. He emphasized a tax system maximizing revenue with minimal business disruption and plans to push these proposals in the new Congress.
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Bwampscott
Mass
Coolidge
White Court
Congress
Melton
Siates
Treasury
Mellon
Seek 10 Connect Murders in Theft Link to Linell Keenan Cases
Police today pursue a possible tie between the unsolved Linell and Keenan murders and a jewelry theft of 40 dollars from the apartment of Mrs Howard Phelps Jr on Young W Tow. Mrs Phelps, escaped death by hiding in her bathroom while the intruder looted the residence after a supper party.
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Linell
Ant Keenan
Howard Phelps Jr
Phelps
Shea
Fieniof
Foyeph
Livell
Cliub
Deatty Keenan
Mus Phelps
Ice Cream Plant Worker Stricken By Heat Wave
Morris Pache, thirty, an employee at the Huber Ice Cream company factory garage at 400 Seaview avenue, collapsed in the building at about 4:30 yesterday afternoon during a heat wave. An emergency ambulance doctor treated him for heat prostration and, at his request, he was taken home on Srivan avenues.
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Morris Pache
Huber Ice Cream Company
Seaview Avenue
Pache
Srivan Avenues
Bridgeport City Attorney Is Only Legal Advisor
City attorney remains the sole legal advisor for the board per administration readings of statutes and the charter. Alcorn will respond to Common Council requests for a probe into Challengers and Kelly but awaits formal notification.
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Bridgeport
Fipper Board
Alcorn
Bryan Dinner Duel Over Evolution Versus Christianity
Dayton Tenn July 7 AP The Dayton Progressive Club dinner honored William Jennings Bryan with a heated forecast that the contest between evolution and Christianity will become a death grapple in the light. Bryan, arriving today, is to testify in the John O’Keefe case and speaks amid church and civic leaders, with counsel for the prosecution and defense present.
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William Jennings Bryan
Dayton Club
Aqua
Dirk Sud
Bryan
John O 'Keapes
Tennessee 5
Bryan Issee
Counel
Chirence Parton
Tohn 'T Scones
Dayton
Civ
Life
Boy Found After All Night Search Near Summer Home
A one year old boy, William F Hartiean Jr, missing from his fall River Massachusetts family summer home at Ta away Porm North Stoning ton Conn, was found exhausted after an all night search by 100 volunteers including Boy Scouts and a state police posse.
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Tully
William F Hartiean
Fall River
Famoys
North Stonington
Tanish
Awampe Aia
Woodland
Ex Governor Lounsbury’s Estate Valued Over Million
The will of Phineas C. Lounsbury former Connecticut governor was filed in Ridgefield Probate Court. Executors named are William H Griffith Bridgeport and Edward K Cherril New York City. The instrument leaves the entire residue and stock blocks to Griffith and Lounsbury Griffith’s wife with a large trust for William Sherwood and others. value not yet appraised but believed well over $1,000,000.
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Stratford
New Haven Turnpike
Milford
Penell
Windsor
Lounsbury
Bridgeport
William H Griffith
TSE
Episcopal Church
Jennie Wright Lounsbury
William II Sherwood
Sarah Sherwood
Sherwood
Grace Sherwood Clinker
Chitard Sherwood
Battle 1
Boyer
Frederick M Quintard
Charles Quintard
Lounsburys Slater
Sarah N Leety
Marion Shaw
Annie W Safford
John Weatherby
Annie D Weatherby
Nathan L Rockwell
Winthrop & Rockwell
Annis Widing
Jennie W Rockwell
Helen Rockwill Adams
George L Rockwell
Margaret Rockwill
Helen A. Shum
Auto Stalls on Crossing Hit by Train in Norwalk
Two men escaped injury when a car stalled on the Mechanics Boulevard crossing near the tunnel on the Norwalk Danbury road and was struck by a new electric train. Tony DiNocastro jumped clear as the train emerged, while Frank Fratto could not, but later crawled free from the wreck, uninjured. City engineers consider posting danger signs and a highway action to address the crossing.
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Tuly
Norwalk
Solwalk
Danbury Road
Frank Katt
Main Street
Tony DiNocastro
Mechanics Buget Crossing
DiNocastro
Fiatta
Faith
City Engineers
Norwak
Gypsies Halted Admit Thefts In Town Row
July 7 report says a mob stopped gypsies in center town and police took two suspects to Ridgeport Precinct. They allegedly returned $20 and $12 taken from two locations. Charges were not pressed and suspects released after promising further cooperation.
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Bridgepeat Polie
Bytncs
Ridgeport
Balfield Avenue
Ind
Funfield Avenue
Ash Creek
Seizure Jurisdiction Battle Over Coast Guard Powers
The DOJ appeals two conflicting federal rulings on how far off U S shores coast guard search and seizure may extend under liquor treaties. The Underwriter case in Connecticut challenged a 12 mile limit, while the Panama ruling in Texas upheld broader authority beyond 12 miles. The dispute centers on cross district forfeiture and treaty-based search authority for vessels suspected of carrying liquor.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Circuit Court of Appeals
Coast Guard
Thomas
District Court of Connecticut
Custom
Hutchinson
Texas
Panama
United States
Horgan Sisters to Receive 1750 in Estate Settlement
Amicable settlement reached at final hearing before commissioners on a 3120 contested claim against the estate of John Horgan owner of the Vpime hotel. The agreement provides 1794 to Fairbeth and Ft Horgan sisters for caring for Horgan in his last six years. Commissioners Murphy Devine and Eich approved. Probate Judge Burden signed.
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Vpime
Varias
Fairbeth
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James
Murphy Joseph , Devine
Samuel Eich
Pak
Thomas
Harcin
Norwalk investigates new fire apparatus plan
Norwalk explores a new fire apparatus program as officials consider sending units to Sweden for testing. The Fire Department faces staffing cuts and contemplates adding six new positions to move toward a full department.
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Norwalk
Man Dies Bathing in River as Tragic Incident Strikes Local Area
Report from Brooklyn area notes a man named Arthur Miteree aged 26 drowns while bathing in a river. The body was recovered after search efforts. Miller arrived to visit relatives. survived by a wife and two children.
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Dantson
Arthur Miteree
City Attorney Ripper and Administration Interpretations
A report outlines disputes over city administration interpretations by the attorney general and outside counsel. It notes board division, misapplied appointments, and questions whether outside legal help is properly authorized under local governance rules.
City Attorney A L Aldersdale Faces Rippler Tax Board Row
Debate over who represents the new ripper tax board intensifies as Hartford figures weigh retainer plans. Allegations touch on the corrupt practices act and possible court action with attorneys Kelly and Benedict named amid internal moves. The situation involves tax board counsel, city administration, and threats of legal challenges.
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Borrda
Kelly
Tl Board of Contract and Supply
Hiard
Attorn
Wiliam Burnham
Benedict 7 Bolden
Hartford
Tax Board
Tte
Hugh M
Aloe
Hartford County
Ward'l Kelty
Alorn Pie
Harford
Gates Atte
Pickwick Club Treasurer Weeps During Suffolk Grand Jury Hearing
Boston July 19 The Pickwick Club treasurer Barry wept in the Suffolk County grand jury room as investigators probe the building collapse early today. District Attorney Grien announced additional witnesses for tomorrow as Major Curley seeks MIT engineers to lead the inquiry into the disaster’s cause.
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Timo Hy
Barry
Pickwick Club
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Thomas
Grien
City Hall
Major Curley
Seamuel Wollation
Mage Ichusetts Institute of Technology
Cl Y
School Head Dies Following Operation
Greenwich VT March 20 Mrs Mar ob to Murriv of Camel ter Vt aid Greenwich for 20 young heid of he kindsrkirten departs lant oh oth Hasemeyer Shoo here dies at he Gree fowpt al te day The underwent operation Friday and pneumonia et velopd Besiie her mother she Nb survied by two sisters Mre Sidney Jennings of Torrngton and Min Harold Ransom a Comtlaiem Daa Ps
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Camel
Hasemeyer
Mre
Sidney Jennings
Torrngton
Min Harold Ransom
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