American Legion to Present 210 Acre Forest to Connecticut
The Connecticut department of the American Legion will present a 210 acre forest to the state tomorrow at Pleasant Valley near the Farmington river. The event includes sports hikes, an executive meeting, a 430 lunch, and a 6 pm open air ceremony led by State Commander Kenneth F. Cramer, with speeches and a forest presentation to follow. Many attendees plan to camp, while others will stay in Winsted hotels. Sunday activities include fishing bathing and a baseball game.
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Connecticut Department of the American Legion
Connecticut
Buta
Pleasant Valley
Farmington River
American Legion
Legion
Legion Forest
Kenneth F. Cramer
Winsted
Probe of Fatal Fire Postponed in Middletown
Coroner L A Stulth postpones the investigation into the deaths of Mrs Margaret Steffman and her son William after a fire destroyed the Steffman homestead in Middlefield. William died Monday, his mother yesterday, as the coroner said no incendiary origin is suspected but further report is sought. The bereaved Steffman family, including five surviving children, are ordered to appear before the coroner on July 21.
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Middletown
L. A Stulth
Margaret SteffIman
William
Ing
Steffman
Middlefield
Smith
Stettman
John Drew's Ashes Buried by Kinsmen in Mount Vernon
Philadelphia report states the urn holding John Drew's ashes was buried at Mount Vernon cemetery beside his wife. Attending were his daughter Louise Devereaux and her husband, and his niece Ethel Barrymore. A grave digger received the urn and the ceremony ended quietly with mourners departing.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
John Drew
San Francisco
Mount Vernon
Louise Devereaux
Ethel Barrymore
Housekeeper Sues Doctor's Estate Over Wages Due
Mrs. Jennie Hynds sues late Dr. William C. Bowers estate claiming 480 for housekeeping services at his boarding house. The defense cites 278 owed for room rental and furniture. Testimony notes 48 weeks of service, care of patients’ rooms, and expenditures including a plumbing bill and dogs taken before death.
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Albert J. Merritt
Wiliam J. Buckley
Howard Shaft
Jennie Hynds
William C. Bowers
Hynds
State Street
Dr. Bowers
Dr Bowers Will Case Opens In Court
Testimony centered on rental accounts and a notebook bearing Dr Bowers writing. Katharine Shepard and Nettie Hynds clash over unpaid rent and furniture charges. Attorney Hull and Chamberlain identified writing as Dr Bowers, while druggist Damtoft corroborated handwriting. Estate valued at 395052 with 38000 stamp collection. Ton and New Haven Trust Co as trustee. Hearing set for July 21 at 2.
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Elbert O Hull
Katharine
Shepard
Bildseport
Hynds
Dr. Bowers
Hull
Nettie Hynds
John C Chamberlain
John Hand
Supreme Court
Three Rescues At New Bedford Beach In Heat Wave
Three pets and several bathers required rescue as thousands sought relief from heat at New Bedford beaches. Misa Rene Banford, a Sandwich High School graduate, was saved from the Acushnet River after being dragged by a swimmer who nearly drowned her. Miss Sanford, unable to swim, disappeared in Crow Island Channel and sank twice before Edward Martin rescued her with Isi Gore Oliver aiding after she resurfaced. Lifeguards Adllor Patnaude and Eugene Moltistre, plus bystander rescues, helped recover victims, including a man seized by cramps and a woman swimmer who exhausted beyond depth.
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New Bedford
Maes
Associated Press
Misa Rene Banfard
Sandwich High School
Acushnet River
Miss Sanford
Crow Island
Edward Martin
Kyota Council Holds Annual Installation
Kyota Council Degree of Pocahontas held an installation of officers with Deputy Benncroft and staff from Stamford installing Grace Risley as Prophetess and Grace Peer as Pocahontes among others. Special guests included Daisy Caine, Sarah Hall, Anna Stirk, Rose Lockwood, and visitors from Stamford and Norwalk. A rifle presentation to the Prophetess and deputy capped the ceremony before a social hour with ice cream and cake.
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Kyota Council
Pocahontas
Benncroft
Stamford
Conn
Grace Risley
Pocahontes
Grace Peer
Wenonah
Almeda Stone
Powhatan
Clara Stoppel
Frances Michelson
Goldie Tarnacy
Georgia McQuag
Florence Hartley
Mary Tarnacy
Mary Check
Sra
Victoria Check
Alice Helmerick
Mary Shackett
Margaret Henning
Guard Tepee
Gertrude Thorp
Guard of Forest
Caroline Pert
Della Vincent
Daisy Caine
Sarah Hall
Anna Stirk
Rose Lockwood
Norwalk
Doctor Given Jail Term on Rum Charge
New Haven July 14 by Associated Press Dr Isadore Suffler of this city was fined 150 and sentenced to 78 days in jail when arraigned here today on charges of owning and keeping counterfeit liquor with intent to sell. State chemists testified that samples allegedly purchased from Suffler by a police car showed over 12 percent alcohol, one percent of which was wood alcohol.
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New Haven
Associated Press
Isadore Suffler
Thia City
Saffler
Woman, Heat-Crazed Woman Attempts Asphyxiation
Fitchburg Mississippi July 14 A heat overwhelmed Mrs John Rhea who was found by husband with a gas tube in her mouth He summoned a physician and fire department and she was revived by responders The incident reflects dangerous heat conditions and a near fatal self harm act.
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Fitchburg
Miss
Associated Preas
John Rhea
Bribery Charges as a Constant Menace Declares Reeves
The piece reports Reeves decrying bribery as persistent in enforcement, recounting bribery attempts against prohibition agents, detailing sharp tactics used by blackmailers, and claiming his policies bankrupted major bootleggers. It notes alleged bribes offered to officials, brushes with Who’s Who publications, and his cost estimates from seven months in office.
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Prohibition
Newark, N. J
America
Prohibition Department
Department
Treasury Department
Homey
the Blackmffler
New Jersey
British Ram Ship Sold At Auction In New London
The British schooner J. Duffy, 116 feet two-master, seized in Long Island Sound with liquor aboard, was sold at public auction at the New London customs house wharf for 2 769 to Nolan and Callahan, Boston ship brokers. The liquor, valued at sea, totaled over 2 000 cases and 150 barrels. Deputy U S Marshal John Daugherty of New Haven conducted the sale.
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New London
Associated Press
J. Duffy
Nolan
Callahan
Boston
Customs House
Coast Guard
Downes
Long Island Sounds
Achooner
United States
John Daugherty
New Haven
Storm Damage Reaches 100000 in Agawam Area
Springfield Mass July 14 The Associated Press check on last night s storm damage in the adjoining town of Agawam estimates total damage about 100000 A large share will hit inbarca growers who lack wind insurance The Cuba Connecticut Tobacco company plant was partly damaged and St David s Episcopal church portable building was leveled.
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Springfield
Mass
Associated Press
Agawam
Inbarca
Cuba-Connecticut Tobacco Company
St. David's Episcopal Church
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Ginger
Brooklawn Country Club
Bridgeport
Diamond
Diamond Bottling Corp
Waterbury, Conn
Kyota
Reeves
Ira Te Hee
Cophner
Veagnen
Mae Josey
Telegram
North Americhe
Laurie Phi
Mert Americat Dewnpuwer
Bay State
Besse
B. V. D. Union
Jacquard
Foster - Besse Co
Maine
Missouri
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