Danbury Youth Drowns In Pond At Estate Pool
July 10 Danbury Edward Bleckel 11 son of Mr and Mrs James Bleckel Spruce avenue was drowned while swimming in a pond on the estate of Charlie Eries the millionaire fur manufacturer The boy went with Cornelius Lynach to the pond Lynach returned exhausted and said Bleckel disappeared while submerged Police dragged the pond for hours dynamited it six times without success and the body has not yet been recovered.
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James Bleckel
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Charlie
Eries
Cornelius
Lynach
Blecker
Danbury Man Drops Dead on Main Street near Hall
Thomas E sher of 33 Williams Street aged 30 collapsed late this afternoon on Main Street near the city hall. Death attributed to heart trouble. he was a hatter by trade.
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Anbury
Thomas Esher
Williams Street
Main Street
Written exams urged for trolley motormen conductors
Hartford July 30 report from Engineer Joseph P. Wadhams of the Public Utilities Commission urges strict written tests on safety rules for all motormen and conductors on Connecticut electric railways. The Meriden East Main street hill derailment investigation found human error, with improper air pressure and failure to use hand brakes contributing to the crash. an extra crewman would not have prevented it.
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Joseph P. Wadhams
Foirlie Utililics
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Striker 18 Held for Tampering with Brakes
Stamford July 10 Patrick Bell a striking electrician from the railroad sheds here was bound over to the Superior court after a July 6 arrest on allegation he attempted to tamper with a brake valve on a passenger train The prosecutor stated facts and Bell’s counsel offered a demurrer which was overruled No evidence was offered
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Stamford
Patrick Bell
Danmurrer
Ball
Railroads Urge Caution at Crossings Across Nation
Interstate Commerce Commission reports 311 deaths in US railroad crossing crashes in the first quarter, with an additional 140 seriously injured. The Railway association and American Highway Association push the message Cross Crossings Carefully to reduce hazards. The figures show a rise from the previous year, and officials note many accidents could have been avoided with better visibility and alertness.
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American Hallway Association
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Railway Association
Prosalios
Shelton Girls on Cross Continent Hiking Journey
Fragments describe Shelton girls Nellie and Beatrice traveling from Crewe across the country to Los Angeles and back, with mentions of employment in Ohio and at various offices, families receiving letters, and several local social notes. The piece references other residents in Derby Ansonia Seymour and surrounding towns with brief personal items and events.
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Shelton Girls
Woman accused of kidnapping broker held for theft
Amalvina Richman once accused of kidnapping broker A Nicholson and detaining him three days in her apartment faced a grand larceny charge. In Sessions Court she pleaded not guilty to stealing a diamond pin and cash, with her attorney seeking grand jury minutes and the judge reserving ruling.
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New York
Amalvina Richman
A. K. Nicholson
Mancuza
Tire Makers Jumping to Catch Up in Early 20th Century
The text recalls the tire industry from 1918 to 1920 as makers raced to satisfy demand for 1921 and beyond. It notes that by 1922 car owners could find abundant tires and large discounts, with aggressive sales arguments and word of inflated quality. It ends by invoking Daniel Webster.
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