Army plane joins hunt on border for thrill killer
New York dispatch says Philip Knapp, dubbed thrill killer, may be near the U S Canada border or in upstate New York. Police, state troopers, and army units race to trap him after alleged taxi robberies north of Amsterdam. Intervening sightings and a possible lead with Miss Ethel Jones are noted as authorities pursue the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philip Knapp
United States
Canada
Amsterdam
N. Y
Mitche
Fela
Louis Penelia
Michel Field
North
Lievenants
M.L. Elliott
Walter H. Sargeant
William 4. Hensley
Knapp
Kruger
Joseph Xz
Oneida
Ethel Jones
Watertown
Ing
George Craig Stewart
Evanston
Hunt
Dayton
Kellogg
Coolidge
Governor's Island
East Siders
Bridgeport
Springfield
Albany
Ware
New Haven
Hartore Teenie
Ang
Giants
la Cubs
Dodgers
Senators
Browns
Indiana
Ramey
Seaside
Charnes
Madisons
Aice
Caillaux Uphheld On Finance Vote In Paris
Paris AP report says Finance Minister Caillaux received backing from Frene and Socialist Blum on a Senate return. An amendment to exempt small traders from turnover tax failed, Caillaux pledging to seek revenue from all sources and resign if the amendment passed. The government held a 24 to 245 vote margin, signaling a potential leftist spill and internal party tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jus (Ap
Frene
Painieve
M. Caillaux
Finance
Butger
Senate
M. Blum
Caillaux
Great Britain
United States
M Caillaux
M. Cailiana
Anero
Greenwich Boy May Die After Accident
Greenwich, Daly reports a Greenwich boy may die after an accident near Foress Beazue on Weediaw day. The boy, identified as Steven Pestedely, was taken to Greenwinea hospital after the crash. Officer George Rob bina is investigating the incident and a carnival event is noted in context of the day’s proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Daly
Ainie Bigur
Omic
Steven Pestedely
Sas
Nondo
Laeorge Robbina
Dayton Pastor Ousted Over Evolution Sermon
In Dayton Tennessee on July 12 Rev H G Byrd pastor of the Methodist Episcopal North church was ousted after inviting Charles Francis Potter to speak on evolution. Potter cancelled his talk due to threats from the congregation. Byrd, a longtime builder of the church, vows to pursue electrician work while his family stands by him amid the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Tenn
H. G. Byrd
Methodist Episcopal Church
North
Charles Francis Potter
West Side Unitarian Church of New York
Quits Church
Tomorow
Byrd
Methwaist Episcopal Church North
Potter
Robinson's Drug
Norht
Ruime
Tennessee
Ruth
Attorneys Clash Expected Today in Evolution Case
Dayton Tenn July 12 AP witnesses against Scopes will require not more than an hour. A storm in court was expected to break tomorrow as Friday events unfolded. Sermon cancellation, Bryan address, and defense claims dominated the day. A clash of attorneys on opposing sides was anticipated over procedure and the competency of scientific testimony in the Scopes trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Tenn
Senpes
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles Brands Potter
New York
R H. G
William Jenninge Bryan
Jean Randolph Neal
eMef
John T. Rawls
Bryan
Arran
Futter
Court House
Refuses Pardon Asks For Death In Germany
Berlin July 12 A prisoner in Germany refused a pardon and demanded beheading He could not be accommodated under the law Otto Leval sentenced to death for murder protested to Prussian Justice Minister The minister ruled the sentence must stand and a pardon was not granted His lawyer had requested clemency but Leval insisted on execution stating only he should decide his fate Lerpar notes the claim and its rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Rmany
Otto Leval
Rebhes
Lerpar
Nne
Two More Held in Auto Ring Probe
DANIELSON July 12 Two other arrests follow the uncovering of an alleged ring of automobile thieves. Charles Dansreau remains in Windham county jail on 93960 bond to appear Thursday in city court on a charge of receiving stolen goods. Walter Francis Sevanteen of Worcester is held as a material witness at state police barracks. Edward D Powell of Worcester is held at Webster Massachusetts. Police say Francis admitted he and others stole cars in Worcester and vicinity and shipped them to Connecticut to Dansreau. A stolen car parts seizure near Dansreau’s home followed his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Serpera
Arcester
Connecticut
Ana
Dansreau
Mayors in Evening Clothes Stir East Siders Tale
New York July 1 4P4 Jack Sperro mayor of Washington Heights and silk stock net candidate was elected chief mayor of the New York League of Toray Mayors Indaya The league convened in a swollen gathering as Sperro faced McCarthy who opposed his victory The event featured mayors in formal dress and stage positions from crowded regions feeling slighted by Sperro’s win The first mayor of New York was chosen by the Grand Street council amid sanitation debates as other neighborhoods proclaimed their own mayors by self acclamation The league formed four years earlier and grew into a notable civic body
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Sperro
Washington Heights
New York League of Toray
Indaya
League
McCarthy
Mayer A
Coppen- Hien Banquer
Matel
Grand Street
Hove
Sith
Inter
Teen Kesex Street
Rather Dies When Lightning Flashes Fright Ends
Jacob Shrootman aged thirty eight of New Haven died after a bathing mishap at Merwin's beach. He was struck by a lightning flash while three feet of water deep at low tide. Medical Examiner Dr J W Fischer ruled death from heart attack as no burns were found. He was visiting local cottages and died suddenly while frightened by the lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milmord
Jacob Shrootman
Thirtyalx
Blake Street
New Haven
Merwin's Beach
Folke
J. W. H. Fischer
Shtootman
Sauter
Cotteges
Bridgeport boy drowns while bathing at Sea Ade Park
Weather and tragedy sweep the state as two drownings are reported. Police search near Sea Ade Park for a missing swimmer while Bridgeport avoids the worst of a heat wave. Other items note a pastor’s evolution controversy, strikes, and sports results across several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Ade Park
Park
United Church
Pierce
Fairfield County
Connecticut
New York
Sammis Bay
Lowny
H. H. Hunter
Milford
Came Regational Church
Pairfield
Lelia Jovi Hulselo
Ize
Pequot Yacht Club
Southport
Shelton
Ansonia
le Fire Sgbier
Huntington
Newtown
Stratford
Cailiaux
Cleric denounces evolution trial in sermon at dedication
Rt Rev William A Hickey Treman Catholic Bishop of Providence denounces the Arapee evolution trial then in progress at Davison Tenn. He urges believers to seek grace through Jesus Christ rather than rely on human knowledge. The remarks came during high mass dedicating the new Our Lady of Mount Carmel church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Jesus Christ
William
Hickey
Diocese of
Providenne
Davion
Tenn
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Clothes Rifled While He Swims At Power House Channel
Frank Ledeccha of 91 Halett Street reported to police that while swimming in the Power House channel in the afternoon two men rifled his clothes and stole a gold watch and some change. He chased them and they dropped the watch, but the money was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ledeccha
Halett Street
Power House
Wn Souths
United States to call conference on China policy within three months
An international conference of the world powers will be convened by the United States within three months to adopt a unified policy for China. Participating nations include the United States Great Britain France China Italy Japan Netherlands Portugal and Belgium. The aim is to curb extraterritorial rights and plan a new tariff system and peaceful approach to China under the nine power pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swampscott
Mass
China
United States
Great Britainy
France
Italy
Japan
Netherands
Portugal
Belgium
Kellogg
Follo
Coolidge
Waite House
Salem
Wi Pilogg
Washington
Plang
Bury
Nara
Coolidge x
Retired Major in Italian Army Dies
Benedetto Di Biase seventy six of 1917 Main Street died yesterday at home after a short illness He came to America on retirement from Troia Italy and has lived in Bridgeport fifteen years He is survived by his wife Gio vannina two sons Rollo and Guido three daughters Mrs Bruno Salerno Mrs Ameri ea Raggsimande and Mrs Angelo Di Biase and several grandchildren Funeral from his home tomorrow at 8 30 am with high mass of requiem at Holy Rosary Church at 9 burial in St Michael's cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedetto di Biase
Main Street
Hin
di Biase
America
Troia
Italy
Mak Bridgeport
Gioivannina
Rollo di Biase
Guido D. di Biase
Bruno Salerno
Four Boys Burned as Carbide Explodes in Sewer
Worcester Massachusetts July 12 Four boys were severely burned when carbide poured into a sewer exploded sending a sheet of flame over them. The injured were Irving Tomlinson eight Alfred Vigeant Jr eleven George Moynihan thirteen and Joseph Dean fifteen. Witnesses said one boy threw the can into the sewer triggering the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
City Hospital
Irving Tdncoln
Alfred Vigeant, Jr
George Moynihan
Jnssph
Officers and Men Injured In Governor's Island Fire
Flames engulfed Governor's Island in New York as soldiers and civilians battled a two hour blaze. Three large barracks and parts of the Post laundry were destroyed while twelve soldiers were hurt, including Captain Gill Filan and Lieutenant George L. Foster, though none seriously. An overheated stove in the quarters of a member of the 16th Infantry was blamed for starting the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Gill Filan
George L. Foster
George J. Summerall
16Th Infantry
Evolution view of Coolidge's pastor sparks absence
Dr Jason Neeble Pierre pastor of the First Congregational Church Washington D C says during a United church discussion class that he will preach this month amid questions about evolution The President Coolidge family attends the church Dr William Horace Day is away on vacation The pastor defends belief in liberty of conscience and the need to preach truth Jesus life as example and source of belief in Jesus evolving from water to wine discussed in sermon series
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Neeble Pierre
First Congregational Church
Washington, D. C
Pierce
Jesus
Coast Guard Seizes 400 Vases of Whiskey in Niagara River
Five coastal boats attempted to land liquor near Battala strom Canada before daylight. One boat was captured with about 400 vases of whiskey valued at $30,000. Another boat was intercepted and sent back to Canada. Three others fled in the Niagara river. no cargo landed. The Marion J. from Saint Catherines carried nearly four hundred cases of ale and whiskey, prompting a major seizure by local authorities and gunfire at Port Colborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N.Y
Battalastrom Canada
Coast Guard
Canada
Niagara River
Marion
Port Colborne
Lightning Kills One and Hurts Three on Connecticut Trip
A heat wave hit New York and Connecticut as a thunderstorm struck Niantic and Niantic Beach with a rowboat grounding a fishing party. One man was killed and three others were knocked unconscious in a Niantic lightning strike. a Milford man later died of heart trouble. Beaches drew large crowds as severe weather moved east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Niantic
Kiel
Lehtning
Milford
Jacob Shtootman
New Haven
Fischer
Norwich
Black Point
New London
Theody
Westport Man Arraigned After July Crash
July 12 Westport F T Bedford will be arraigned in town court after a collision on Bronson avenue Saturday night injuring four in the other car operated by William Palma. Alvert Ferrin Yonkers was charged with improper brakes and Joseph Gilbert Yonkers with violating road rules. Also Marshall Trotermwkle will face a charge of assault from a post dance incident at St Johnie Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Trotermwkle
Cemetery Avenue
Michael Swicheky
St. Johnie Hall
European State Revises Liquor Policy of Drink All You Want
Danzig reports a liberal liquor policy in Murone with a slogan urging workers to share pay with wives. Salons close Fridays and Saturdays from 9 pm to beyond midnight, while white wine beer and cordial flow freely, aiming to curb postpay envelope excess and support families. Residents, including churchgoers, see closing hours as a safeguard for propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danzig
Juy
Witte
Boy Drowns Fearful After Seaside Bathing
Eight year old Samuel Veres disappeared yesterday afternoon at Park Seaside while bathing with his father near the pavilion. Police and volunteers searched the beach and nearby waters as plans formed to drag the water. The boy wore a red bathing suit with a white tape. Meanwhile Ellsworth Amidon, 12, drowned at Black Pond in Camp Woodstock during a YMCA outing for Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Veres
Balaz Veres
Hancock Avenue
Park
Samuel Vates
Drew
Black Pond
Woonstock
Ellsworth
Amidon
Camp Woodstock
Tate County
TM. C. A
Hartford
Tolland
Windham Coutses
Strategy of Rifple Endangers FrenchMorocco Crisis
Paris and Madrid report no real change in the Moroccan conflict as Abd el Telegraph strengthens lines. France and Spain sign political collaboration deals while Tangier neutrality looms. An unsuccessful French attack near Kelua Des Sista north of Fez is noted with two French detachments marching north of Taza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Est
Morocéan
Abd-El
Bia
Faz
Kelua Des Sista
Fez
Bitle
Inden
Taza
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tinue
Greenwich Boy
SV Des
Governor’s Island
New York City
Army Post
Eoceinors Island
Military Department of the East
City
Bolt
Aly the Wend
Afernoon
Westport
Hart
Seaside Park
Samuel Veres Ising
Y.M.C.A
Middletown
Rivage
Spain
Madrid
Bard
Morocco
Tangier
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!