Norwalk Alternate Sees Cummings as Likely Nominee
Norwalk observer Paul R. Connery predicts State's Attorney Homer S. Cummings of Stamford will win the presidential or vice presidential nomination. Connery, fresh from the Democratic national convention scene, says McAdoo and Smith fade while Cummings gains momentum as Western delegations pivot and California Oklahoma and Arizona may switch. He also names Thomas J. Walsh as vice presidential choice and notes a Ralston ticket could pair with Cummings if nominated for president.
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Paul Connery
McAdoo
Connecticut
Walsh
Norwalk
Homer S. Cummings
Stamford
Paul R. Con
Nervy
Connery
Michael T. Cutt
Danbury
Smith
Cummings
Bruce
Kremer
Mec-Adco
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Norman HE. Mack
Buffalo
Readoo
California
Arizona
Oklahoma
Mr. Connery
Thomas J. Walsh
Ralston
Helen Moller 13 Performs Dances At Street Fair
Helen Moller world renowned authority on classic dances accepts invitation to appear at New Canaan Civic League street fair Friday and Saturday accompanied by ten girls for Greek dances and other outdoor interpretations. Norwalk potter F J Dugan will exhibit pottery and operate a pottery wheel. Event aims to raise funds for local boys and girls and offer wholesome recreation away from harmful influences.
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Norwalk
New Canaan
Obituary notices for Edward Allen and several local figures
Obituaries list funeral details for Edward R. Allen sea captain of 269 State Street with services at M. J. Gannon parlors and Sacred Heart Church including a 6:30 p.m. requiem. he leaves wife and six sons Christopher Michael James John Edward Thomas and five daughters. burial at St Michael's Cemetery. Also announced are funeral services for Anna McCarthy daughter of Daniel and the late Mary died Monday at 355 Huntington Road with a 9 a.m. mass at St Charlies RB CG. survived by father sister Frances brother John. burial at St Chad's Cemetery. John T. Murphy of 4154 Clinton Avenue dies Monday. mass at St Peter's Church with survivors including two sons and two daughters and six grandchildren. burial at St Michael's Cemetery. Patrolman Joseph P. McGarrigle dies. funeral at St Augustine's Church. William Hammerl conductor died Sunday. funeral at his home with Rev W H Jesson officiating. burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Henry Benham Canfield 46 son of late H O Canfield dies in Rotterdam July 2 of pneumonia. survived by mother Mrs H O Canfield and brother A F Canfield. body to arrive July 21 with funeral arrangements planned.
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Edward BR. Allen
Edward R. Alen
State Street
M. J. Gannon
Town Street
Sacred Heart Church
Christopher
Michael
James
John
Edward
Thomas Allen
K. Rogers
William Hunter
California
W. D. Martin
New Haven
Veronica Allen and
H. Sincerbeaux
Stamfor
St. Michael's Cemetery
Anna McCarthy
Anna MaCarthy
Daniel
Mary McCarthy
Huntington Road
St. Charlies RB. CG
Frances
St. Chads Cemetery
John T. Murphy
Clinton Avenue
St. Peter’s R. C
Fle
Calvin Murr
United States Navy
Timothy Murphy
Bridgeport
Wiliam Dena
George Sykes
Brooklyn
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Joseph PF. McGarrigle
Joseph P. McGarrigle
Lighland Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
William Hammerl
Cme
Connecticut
Beardsley Streat
Ifa
Aroline Hammerie
William F
Jancis H
Lillian Wenz
Jamaica
Liz
Lillian Merwin
Milford
W. HH. Jesson
St. Luke Episcopal Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Henry Benham Canfield
H. O. Canfield
Canfield Rubber Company
Rotterdam
Holand
Canfield Company
H. O. Cantiela
A. F. Can
Unknown Blanche Appears in Shared Square Conversation
In a brief exchange Grace asks about Blanche and recalls a familiar circle game. Fanny notes Blanche is not in The Youth's Companion, implying she does not partake in the group activity or publication.
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Blanche
Grace
Fanny
Henna Foam Shampoo promised to boost hair charm
An old advertisement promotes Henna Foam Shampoo as a beauty aid. It claims a touch of henna adds radiance to any hair color, aided by pure vegetable oils to cleanse and simulate shine, with the product priced at 45 cents a bottle and available at Hi Stores.
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Sylvia M
Milford Beating Leads to 30 Day Jail Term
In Milford Judge J D Brown Jr imposes 30 days in jail and 1.6.80 costs on Manuel Rodrigues of New Haven for breach of the peace and wife assault. Rodrigues allegedly beat his wife during an argument at her uncle George Eversons Gull Street home after visiting Milford Saturday night. Wiliam Fox of Oak Avenue Myrtle Beach arraigned for non support. case continued with ordered $7 weekly support for one child.
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Milford
J. D. Brown, Jr
Manuel Rodrigues
New Haven
Rodrigues
George Everson
Gull Street
Wiliam Fox
Oak Avenue
Myrtle Beach
Brown
Fox Wa
Operation Performed in Whston Hospital
Herbert Gifford age 20 son of Mr and Mrs George Gifford was rushed to Norway hospital today for an operation after a sudden illness yesterday morning. The operation is believed to have been successful and he remains under care.
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Whston
Herbert Gifford
George i. Gifford
Norwayl Hospital
Huntington to Wave 2 Concerts on Village Green
Huntington July 5 telegraph reports Park Commissioner Buckingham has engaged the Ansonia band for two concerts on Huntington Green this season. The first will be July 99 if weather allows. both shows to replace Riverview Park in Shelton. Local residents and visitors, including Miss Dora Hodges and Mrs. Charles Greenburg, drop in for summer activities and social events.
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Huntington
Patk
Eoward J. Buckingham
Ansonia Band
Hluntington Green
Wge
Riverview Park
Shelton
Dora Hodges
Springfield
Mass
Iris
Wells Hollow
Phillip Schreider
Booth’s Hil
Edwin Vargoshe
Richard Schmidt
Akron
University of
Huntington Street
Etta M. Brockway
Charlotin Stevanson
Greenwich Village
George Fenny
Charles Perley
Ossining
Paul Rehnborg
New Haven
Frank Rehnborg
Syracuse
George Penny
Ripton Street
William Jones
Jones, Jr
Margaret Jones
Stone
Gon William
Brookline
Henry C. Dyer
Warl Street
Jack Dyer
Jackson Heights
Award
Beers
Stretford
Percy Card
Irene Panny
Stephen Tamec
Long
Jack Dung
Jack Dunn
Bridgeport
Hidward A. Beers
Mohegan Street
Theodore Krueger
Oliver Mallaby
Wells
Valentina Webber
Katherine
Charles
Btooklyn
Theodore Stellar
Walnut Tree Hill Street
Frederick Rill
William
Bim
Bronx
Frederick Pike
Johnna Marion
Matin Heamue
Rose Heamus
Florence
Ann: Heamue
Mac
Edward Ley Spant
Herbert Ferris
Isinglasa Lock City
Carleton
Mes
Samuel Young
Stamford
Iron Bar Fight Ends With Window Smash at Union Square
Paul Vassias, aided by police, allegedly used an iron bar aimed at the head, shattering a Union Square window. Thomas Pappas was cut by glass as Vassias fled. police later charged Vassias with assault and Pappas with disturbance of the peace. An ambulance arrived as onlookers watched the scene unfold.
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Union Square
Paul Vassing
Thomas Paptford
Vassias
Pappas
Pappis
Vasslas
Minnie Marra Challenges Marksman With Hat Target
Norwalk report of Minnie Marra of New York city who aimed a .22 rifle at a bill board and then at barber Prank Matsano, 30, injuring him in the right breast. Matano declined to press charges as police investigated the apparent prank at the Wayside Inn area.
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Norwalk
Gutyls
Minnie Marra
Manhattan Avenas
New York City
William ‘Eli
Matsano
Woodward Avenue
Nowalk Hospital
Maisane
Ipelice
Danbury Telegram of Condolence to President Coolidge
Danbury mayor A Homer Filllow sent a telegram from the city to Mrs Coolidge and President Calvin Coolidge expressing deepest sympathy and regret for the death of their son Calvin Coolidge Jr The message from Danbury officials conveyed official condolences from the residents.
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Danbury
A. Homer Fillow
Ba Coolidge
Caivin Coolidge, Jr
Calvin Coolidge
Washington, D.C
Danbury Legion Hosts State Commander Visit
Waterbury's state commander visited Danbury Post American Legion for a meeting to approve new members and hear veterans' claims regarding Veterans Bureau issues. The visit followed a survey committee session at the state armory addressing dissatisfaction among ex-servicemen in Danbury and nearby towns.
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Danbury
Gram Service
P. Armstrong
Waterbury
American Legion
Lesion Hall
Legion
Armstrong
Corminit
Tee
State Armory
Towy
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Veterans’ Bureau
Boston
James B. Farley
Letter of Extortion Found in Chicago Case
Chicago July 8 A second extortion letter targeting a prominent Ogle County citizen was found tied to the McCormick matter Detec tives say the note used ruled paper while the McCormick letter used unruled paper George Peek and his son Clarence were arrested after a decoy package was placed to collect 59000 They accuse farmer John Wright of involvement and Wright faces 6096 dollars bond and a denied charge of attempt to extort
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Chicago
Ogle County
McCormick
George Peek
Clarence
McCormicks
Peek
John Wright
Wright
Norwalker man fined for carrying concealed weapon
Michael Padula of 95 Laurel Street was fined 76 dollars in City Court before Judge George Ti Vosburgh for carrying a concealed weapon. He accidentally shot Dominic Talasco at a home in Whistleville after displaying a .34 caliber pistol during a past fight. Talasco was wounded in the arm and stomach.
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Norwalk
Michael Padula
Laurel Street
George Ti. Vosburgh
Padula
Dominic Talasco
Joseph Padula
Whistleville
Falageo
Fiflasco
Easton Firemen Plan Big Carnival Draws Near
Easton July 8 By Telegram Service Members of the Volunteer Fire Company met at the Adams Corner fire hall to advance plans for the second annual carnival set for August 21 22 and 24 on Sport Hill The carnival executive committee includes Carl Silliman Albert Johnson and Harry Bisentt A key attraction will be a large complete radio set Rev Henry McCullum will swap pulpits with Rev Webster D Melcher of Lone Hill and will lead services at the Lee Methodist and West Side Methodist churches Miss Cilla Dickerson of Sport Hill visited relatives in New Jersey Willard Gillette Mrs Gillette Sterning and Mr Gillette were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Sanford of Redding
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Webster D. Melcher
Lone ‘Hill
Lee Metho ‘St
Sport ‘Hill
West Side Methodist Church
Cilla, Dickerson
Sport Hill
New Jersey
Willard Gillette
le Gillette
Sterning
Award Gillette
George Sanford
Redding
Fairfield News Briefs and Upcoming Local Events
Fairfield activities include Tramp No. 1 of Boy Scouts meeting at Fairfield Beach with swimming and frankfurters. Grasmere Boys schedule a twilight baseball game at Grasmere athletic field tomorrow night. Town officials travel to New York City for a baseball mums event. Greenfield Congregational church plans improvements. Vacation Bible School at West Church of Christ with large attendance. Ladies Sewing Society meets to plan the Greenfield church fair at the church parlor tomorrow. Fair proceeds will go to the Fannie Crosby Memorial Flora in Bridgeport. Stratfield Baptist church to serve supper Thursday night. Hayden’s Hill Ladies Social Club midsummer affair set for July 17 at Greenfield Country Club, proceeds to Flora. Next social at Fairfield Country Club on Sasco Bend is a whist and mah jongg party July 18.
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Watrfield
Cby
Tramp
Fairfield Beach
Frankfur
Grasmere
New York City
Greenfield Congregational Church
West Church of Christ
Greenfield Country Club
Wilson
J. Morris Wilson
Harry Canteron
William Fe Witaon
Elmer F. Bulkley
Grace Bulkley
Indies
Stratfield Baptist Church
Nouge
Hayden's Hil
Fannia Crosby
Bridgeport
Sasco bin
Keane Funeral Draws Hundreds At St Peter's Danbury
Jeremiah A. Keane Democratic leader in Danbury dies from Friday burns and is buried at St Peter's Catholic Church. The July funeral procession included 70 cars and a solemn high mass with many priests and floral tributes from business and fraternal groups. Committal services followed at Catholic Cemetery as Father Finn assisted.
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Danbury
Jeremiah A. Keane
Danbury Hospital
Burns
St. Peter's R. C
Keane
Lewiston
N. Y
John J
James C. Fogarty
Guilford
Nicholas P. Coleman
Riverside
Walter J. Lyddy
New Britain
Buffalo
N. Yui Wilson
Rodk
Robert
J. Ahearn
Vincent McCarthy
James Hussion
Say- Falls
New Haven
Walter & Blaken
C. M
Germantown
A‘a
Francis William Gulhane
Mobie
Nash
Greenavich
Richard B. Shortell
Ridgefield
William Kilcoyne
Waterbury
Joseph Murphy
Bethel
Willi James
Leo M. Finn
James
J. Dutlard Nin
Joseph D. Casey
Kane
St. Joseph's
James B. Cuff
John A. Mchugh
William A. Deakin
John GC. Kernick
Richard Meaney
Martin Green
Catholic
Finn
St. Peter's
Apart 25 Years Son Meets Father at Work
Fred Decker and his son Burton Decker were reunited at a factory after 26 years apart. A coworker noticed their facial similarity and brought them together. The son had believed his father had died long ago and had lost track of him since youth.
Doctor Lynch to Tour Europe for Tuberculosis Conference
Dr E d Lynch of the Shelton Sanitarium will sail for Switzerland July 19 to attend a Tuberculosis conference and tour Europe returning in September. Judge Shapiro and Mrs Shapiro plan a Europe trip. Deputy Judge Sinsabaugh will handle City Court matters in his absence. Coolidge club speaker Samuel Young will address Huntington group Wednesday. Shelton stores close for half-holiday. political buttons appear as "Smith for President" amid civic activity.
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Tale
Robert L. City Court of
Ansonia
Church of Good Shepherd
Feward J. Lynch
Shelton Sanitorium
Switzerland
Europe
Owas
Shapiro
Accom
Munger
Jose
John Russ
Shelton
Riverside Cemetery
William Sheehy
Bridgeport
Sheehy
Myth and mishearing in class lesson prompt
A Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph excerpt shows a teacher seeking ideas on myths and legends. A student answers with a tongue twister about a female moth, highlighting a humorous mishearing during the lesson.
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Pittsburgh
Chronicle-Telegraph
Westport Housewife Fights 40 Minute Parking Rules
Westport voters narrowly rejected a 40 minute parking ordinance sparked by Mrs. Westporter who argued the limit hinders shopping. The town meeting also set one way traffic on Beach Street and Compo Road with fines up to 25 dollars and authorized a 500 dollar payout to maintain a life saver at Compo Beach.
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Westport
Telegram Service
Mrs. Westporter
Compo Beach
Beach Street
Schiner’s Corner
Compo Road
Qwenoke Corner
Bradley Street
Selectmen
Gompo
Brazil Revolt in São Paulo Kills 250, Wounds 200
Reports from Rio de Janeiro and Washington state that Brazilian government troops retook São Paulo after a violent insurrection. A curfew and a moratorium were declared, with loyal troops and marines deployed to quell fighting. The number of dead and injured is reported as 250 and 200 respectively. Leaders of the revolt remain unknown.
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Buenos Atres
Associated Press
São Paulo
Braail
Washington
Sao
Paulo
State Department
Sheldon L. Crosby
Rio de Jameira
Capitol
Crosby
Eathier
Union
Sao Paulo
Divorce lawyer thrives by wedding row insight
A Cincinnati Enquirer quote shows a famed divorce lawyer explaining his method: whenever wedding notices mention couples living with either the bride’s or groom’s parents, he seeks out the families, knowing they will soon need his services.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Coolidge club meeting postponed. local events listed
Trumbull July 8 Tele gram Service reports the Coolidge club meeting slated for July 10 is postponed to a later date. The Fire Department plans an entertainment and dance at Batielv’s hall on July 18. Misalon Study club to meet with Mrs. White at the parsonage Thursday afternoon. Dorothy Beach from Long Hill visits grandmother Mary J. Beach. Girl Scout troop led by Mrs. Louis S. Mathias plans a picnic this week. Samuel Persily family from New York spending summer at Maurice Aaron’s.
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Trumbull
Coolidge Club
Trumbull Fire Department
Ibatiev
Misalon Study Club
White
Dorothy Beach
Long Hil
Mary J
Public bonds burned in Stamford city improvement issue
Stamford on July 8 reports the city burned forty thousand dollars of 1912 public improvement bonds. The four per cent issue matures in 20 years and repayment will save about one thousand dollars in interest costs overall.
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Stamford
The Modern Way to Reduce Excess Fat
An ad for Neutroids promises safe fat reduction without dangerous drugs or heavy exercise. Endorsed by Dr. R. Graham, the product claims to counteract yeast producing alcohol and cut fat at the source, with a money back guarantee at Levery's Brug Stores.
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R. Graham
Levery
Brug
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