Naval detachment and wrecked depot amid fire and explosions
A naval detachment led by Lieutenants Jones and Sherer faced a fire that destroyed records, leaving the missing count uncertain though likely seven or fewer. Hospitals reported some severely injured discharged, others remaining at risk, as many ships and homes were damaged. Fifty nine newspaper men were evacuated to the former navy depot area by the Jersey Shore road on five flat cars. General Drum announced a favorable situation after the blast with damage seen across the timbered depot and marine barracks overlooking Lake Denmark.
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Jones
Sherer
Thas Tany
Uoman
Navy
Raihway
Drum
Termtory
Marine
Lake Denmark
Wife cannot confirm husband among Lake Denmark blast victims
New York July 23 AP. After authorities failed to identify the dead from the Lake Denmark Naval arsenal explosion a Navy medical corps officer, Howard Allan Brown, was identified by a dentist who had recent work done. Brown’s wife, Mrs Moen, could not confirm his body amid torn remains as she searched the morgue, hoping for recognition or prints to aid identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lake Denmark Naval Arsenal
Gt. Com
Howard Allan Brown
T. 5S
Navy Medical Corps
Dward Masten
Lake Denmark
Mrs Rockefellers Aid to Blast Victims in Morristown
Morristown New Jersey July 18. One thousand dollars from Mrs Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge of Madison for Mount Hope refugee relief after naval arsenal explosions. Funds to be distributed by clergy Salvation Army and American Legion of Lover. Additional aid expected to follow as area is deemed safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
N. J
Mount Mbpe
Naval Arsenal
Lake Denmark
Rockaway
Albert FI. Holland
Geraldine Mockefeller Dodge
Madison
William Rockefeller
Salvation Army
American Legion of Lover
Holland
Springfield Arsenal Eliminated After Explosion Fear
Springfield Mass July 13 The Springfield arsenal was declared free of explosives today as government officials reported minimal remaining stock. Only small arms ammunition and limited materiel are held, due to damage and safety concerns at the central ordnance post, with no immediate danger of further blasts.
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Springfield
Mass
Springfield Arsenal
Threlt
Dover
N. J
Denmark
Army Ordnance
MeaWony
Red Cross Donates Money for Relief in New Jersey Disaster
Washington July 1 AP The American Red Cross appropriated funds for relief work in the New Jersey explosion area and ordered local chapters in New Jersey adjacent New York Territory Pennsylvania and Delaware to receive contributions Additional relief forces have been dispatched for exceptional records in tornadoes and other disasters Red Cross reports say funds cover meals clothing and medical treatment for dozens of victims and several hundred people have received aid
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Washtngton
Americad Red Cross
New Jersey
New York — Territory
Pennsyiviale
Delaware
Furvees
Red Cross
Claims Committee Meeting Scheduled for Friday
The claims committee will meet Friday with auditors holding sessions Thursday. The common council will be in use tomorrow as the zoning commission plans several hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claims Committee
Tre
Destruction at Lake Denmark Arsenal After Blast Kills 21
A vast scorched hillside and gutted buildings mark the Lake Denmark naval ordnance complex after a devastating explosion Saturday. Brigadier General Whitson led a guided tour through ruins noting shattered quarters, destroyed stores, and a landscape stripped of trees and life. A missing lieutenant commander’s wife saved a cat and her four kittens from the debris, while nearby homes were crushed and looted as salvage crews worked amid the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitsh
Drum
Mount Kgpetor
Lake Denmark
Dram
Pientinny
Warther
Boots
Uke
House of Cards
Navy
Brown
NNT
Navy Arsenal Safe Despite Catastrophe Claims
Worcester July 13 AP Captain Farle head of Lake Denmark munitions plant says every known safety device was added after studying world designs. He asserts buildings were steel and concrete with tight roofs and wide separation to prevent spread. Future steps include more separation of magazines and reduced explosives per unit along with stronger lightning and fire protection.
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Worcester
Mase
Naval Munitions Depot
Lake Denmark
Farle
Marte
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Uted States Ordnance Bureau
Lake
Denmark
Earle
Safaguards
Andrews Seeks Aid From Britain In Prohibition Talks
General Andrews plans talks with the American ambassador to Britain after meeting a master bootlegger. He notes prohibition enforcement has driven out cheap bootleggers as indoor liquor becomes scarcer and pricier, reducing availability. Andrews begins work tomorrow with a first conference set with Ambassador Alangon B. Houghton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
General Andrews
Alangon B. Houghton
Desolation Seen In Visit To Blast Area And Arsenal Ruin
A three day blast zone survey reveals devastation across a navy arsenal region. Marines guard wrecked buildings, damaged tracks, torn hedges, and cratered grounds, with a tattered American flag and a ruined commandant’s house among the scorched remains. A later blast ends the tour as a final shell signals the grim scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Vonres
French Payments Will Help Britain
The article notes France and Italy will pay Britain more than the United States in the near term, easing the British settlement’s burden. It cites Mey Church on market-obligation concerns, and says the deal avoids required ratification by Parliament, with France bearing potential risks if the agreement isn’t ratified.
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Baldwin
United States
France
Italy
Great Britain
Churehdbo
Mey Church
Lemdon
Deaf and Dumb War Veteran Regains Senses After Fright
LAUWHNCE Mass July 13 AP report George Gibbs a deaf veteran who had been speechless for nine years suddenly spoke when a policeman flashed a flashlight in his face as he slept. He heard the officer describe the disturbance and responded, restoring his sense of hearing and speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauwhnce
Mass
George Gibbs
Gibbs
Stanford Man Is Named Counsel by Safe Deposit Body
The July meeting of the Conner hicul Safe Deposit association was held at the Brooklawn Country club. Norris Ti. Pierson was installed as reguing counsel and will address meetings on points of law related to vault business. The next meeting will be in Waterbury. the April meeting in Hartford.
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Connerhicul Safe Deposit Association
Brooklawn Country Club
Burtwood
War Safe Deposit Vaults
Norris Ti. Pierson
Werson
Stamford
Connecticut
Waterbury
Hartford
Bridgeport Sailors to Be Buried Today in Connection
Bodies of John Joseph Sheehan and Franklin James from Bridgeport arrived for burial in Connecticut and Arlington. Sheehan to be buried at St Marys cemetery after services at 126 Thames Street Groton and a requiem at St Marys Star of the Sea. James to receive funeral at Beckwith Memorial Chapel Cedar Grove at 2 30 with Navy chaplain officiating. Both to have full military honors. Other naval deaths from the S 51 submarine disaster also slated for Arlington funerals for Lt F D Foster Harry Dick Elser Rudy Firm and remaining possible burials await recovery.
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Sheehan
St. Mary's Cemetery
Thames Street
Groton
St. Mary’s Star of the Sea
James
Smorrow
Beckwith Memorial Chapel
Cedar Grove
M. M. Leonard
Chaplain's Corps
Murial
Navy
Washington
Arlington
FP. D. Foster
Nutrey, N. J
Harry Dick Elser
Roxswain
Columbus
Ohio
Rudy Firm
Klein, Mont
Charles Carrol Thomas
Chinicothe
Daily Record of Ambulance Calls
Daily record lists ambulance calls with times and addresses for William Water-Rouse Harold Zeidel Ralph Sevite Marie Cavaliere Joe Maleseit Thomas Tongan and John Doe. Cases include convulsions burns scalds limb injury and alcohol abuse with transports to Bridgeport St Vincent's and Hillside Home facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Water- Rouse
Main Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Harold Zeidel
Maplewood Avenue
Ralph Sevite
Ridley Street
Boston Avenue
Pembroke Streets
Thidgepot Hospital
Marie Cavaliere
Jones Venue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Joe Maleseit
Osborne Street
Railroad
Hancock Avenues
St. Vincent's
Thomas Tongan
Broad Street
John Doe
Sterling
Kossuth
Hillside Home
Decision reserved in death of two by former golf star
Daride July 13 Special. Coroner John J. Phelan reserved a finding today after an inquest into the deaths of Edward Langford of Stamford and Karl Kolb of Port Chester who were struck by a car driven by A C Giles of Stamford, a former state oil champion, as they repaired a tire on a Boston Post Road parked car. Giles faces manslaughter charges under $2,500 bond. Witnesses clashed over tail light status on the Langford Kolb auto, with confusion about whether it was lit when struck. The coroner ordered expert examination of the Langford Kolb machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daride
John J. Phelan
Edward Langford
Stamford
Karl Kolb
Port Chester
A. C. Giles
Giles
Liberty
Homer S. Cummings
Langford
Kalb
Boston Post Road
Stamford Hoospital
Norwalk Hospital
Donna Norton
E. Hope Norton
New York
Darien
Edith Baker
Katherine Miller
Langford- Kol
Frank Standing
Hies
Mayor Behrens Witnesses Bullfight at Dance Palace
A crowd including Mayor Behrens and city officials watched Chicorrito the bullfighter confront a 2,600 pound bull in a park arena set near the dance palace. The Spaniard tamed the animal by ring and prod, then led it to its pen, amid cheers from spectators and city leaders.
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Chiccortta
Dance Palace
Lion
Reader
Behrens
Connor
Che Eity Farm
Chiccorita
Chicorrito
Chicorritu
Chiverrito
Mayor Behrens
A. L. DeLaney
Arthur F. Connors
Charles Logan
Logan Brothers Company
Department of Welfa
Warry HK. Husted
A. Merritt
William P. Kirk
Lawrence Kk. Chrisman
Phare Beach
Elliot C. Logan
Logan Brothers
Extradited Forger Lambert Held On Forgery Charge
Oliver Lambert, 36, of 6080 Sawyer Street Pittsburgh, was lodged in a police cell after extradition from New Jersey for forgery. Bond set at 1000 dollars. He allegedly altered and cashed a check for 49 dollars belonging to George Bell of 694 Main Street last August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coliver Lambert
Sawyer Street
Pittsburgh
New Jersey
Lambert
George Bell
Main Street
Coolidge Nets 112 Pound Bass On Adirondacks Visit
President Calvin Coolidge fished at dusk and landed a 112 pound smallmouth bass, adding to his placid trophies of the summer. The sudden outing began just before darkness over the Adirondacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
Coolidge
Adironjacka
Funeral set for former Secretary Weeks at Newton Unitarian Church
Newton Mass July 13 AP Army will fly flags at half mast for the funeral of John W Weeks former Secretary of War. The service at West Newton Unitarian Church Thursday at 2 PM will be private with a guard of honor. Weeks died in Lancaster New Hampshire. The body arrives after a 12 hour motor journey. Arlington plans monument as his body rests there.
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Newton
Mass
John W. Weeks
Unitarian
Washington Street
West Newton
I¢ Heath
United States Army
Weeks
Weat Newton
Lancaster
N. H
Sinclair Weeks
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington
Police halt five in secret moving shipment
Police rounded up five East Side men on technical charges as a moving crew was found loading goods from Loula Riccio’s cellar at 372 East Washington Avenue to Patsy Riccio’s at 654 East Main Street. The items, believed to belong to Guiseppe Cappella, were soon to be attached in a bankruptcy case. Suspects Tonys Merlo, Tony Cuastorini, Louis Riccio, Paul Mora, and Patsy Riccio were arrested. creditors may pursue action as investigations continue.
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East Side
Loula Riccio
East Washington Avenue
Patsy Riccio
East Main Street
Guiseppe Cappella
Howe Street
Tonys Merlo
Tony Cuastorini
Hallam Street
Louis Riccio
Paul Mora
Pembroke Street
Prisoner Tied to Car Ring and Local Auto Theft Case
The suspect Ferina is linked to a car ring with thefts in Norwalk and Bridgeport. He was sentenced in Norwalk to one year in jail for a Norwalk auto theft and faces further charges as police pursue ties to the Schutte ring. Harry Keough of New Britain aided state investigators who traced activity to Vertna and local police.
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Ferina
Bridgeport
Fermna Ia
Norwalk
New York
The
Schuttering
Bridge
Port
Harry Keough
New Britain
Joseph Harrison
Vertna
Jenkins Bros Seeks Hearing on Tax Abatement
John A. Leverty of the tax board said no hearing request has been made yet but noted the board may grant a hearing if legally possible. Charles V. Barrington states the company seeks a chance to present its case before the board to determine if it acted to pay city taxes. A demand remains for $31,000 in taxes and interest abated by the Common Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Jenkins Bros. Company
John A. Leverty
Tax Board
Charles V. Barrington
Leverty
Tle
Barrington
Board of
Common Council
Boston Disremembered Body Mystery Stuns City
A young woman, about 24, found dismembered in burlap sacks in Boston. Medical Examiner Leary said death likely from blood poisoning, with dismemberment soon after. Police traced missing women but descriptions did not match. Photographs of the head were circulated to aid identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leary
Boston
Woman Severely Scalded At Home On Jones Avenue
Shortly after noon yesterday Mrs. Marie Cavaliere fifty was severely scalded with hot water at her home on Jones Avenue. An ambulance took her to St. Vincent's Hospital with extensive burns on both legs where she was reported this morning to be fairly good.
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Jones Avenue
Marie Cavaliere
Ambulane
St. Vincent's Hospital
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