Austria Braces as Riots Tap State Power
Vienna and Bratislava report a citywide general strike and heavy troop presence after rioting erupts. Officials vow swift, severe measures to restore order while denying foreigners were targeted. Casualties mount as police and fire crews battle blazes and guard offices. rail and postal services face disruption amid a tense, unsettled standoff.
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Bratislava
Czechoslovakia
Nots
Vienna
Social Democrat Party
Statal Democrats
Italy
Hungary
Ail Conta
Seitz
Social Democrate
Seipel
Schober
Home Made Plane Flies From Track in Saugus
In Saugus Massachusetts on July 17 a Heath Parasol light sport plane built in a back yard by Charles Hill and Michael Tortolini flew from the race track. Hill piloted the 300 pound craft with a 22 horsepower motorcycle engine and a four gallon tank. The aircraft has a 23 foot wingspan and 16 feet overall length with a 160 mile radius. Hill slightly damaged the propeller on landing when a wheel hit a rut. both builders plan future flights.
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Saugus
Mass
Associated Preas
Charles Hill
Melrose
Michael Tortolini
Lynn
Hill
Countess Markievicz Funeral Delayed in Dublin
In Dublin the funeral of Countess Markievicz was postponed to tomorrow as a large security presence and Republican guards occupied Glasnevin Cemetery. James Larkin and Bolshevist flags were noted, while De Valera and Fianna Fáil deputies joined the procession praising the countess as a friend of the poor and of Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Associated Press
Markievicz
Jeader
Glasnevin
Kevin O'Higgins
Countean Marievicn
Familly
Sligo
James Larkin
Larkin
Bolshevists
Moscow
Famon de Valera
Veteran Yale oarsman to be buried in Wilton
Joseph Weed Middlebrook, a Yale varsity crew member of 1887, died in Minercordia hospital after a stroke. He graduated Yale 1887 and Columbia Law 1889, practiced law in Wilton. Survived by widow Jennette Shimans Middlebrook and three children from an earlier marriage. Body to be sent to Wilton, Connecticut, for burial.
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New York
Associated Press
Joseph Weed Middlebrook
Yale
Minercordia Hospital
Columbia Law School
Aniversity Lab
Jennette Shimans Middlebrook
Wilton, Conn
Sleep Walker Falls Two Stories Injury Fractured Toe
William Plane woke in his yard after walking in his sleep and falling from a second story window at 198 North Washington Avenue. He suffered a likely fracture of the left big toe and was taken by ambulance to St. Vincent’s Hospital for examination and treatment.
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William Plane
North
Washington Avenue
Three Families Ousted as Branchville House Burns
Fire of unknown origin on the top floor of a three story frame dwelling opposite Branchville station destroyed the building about ten last night. Three families, Meccocci, DeCiusidia, and San cinello, fled in nightwear as flames enveloped the structure. Fire departments from Ridgefield and Danbury confined the blaze to the one building after two hours. A large quantity of wine and beer was seized behind the building and De Guardia arrested on liquor law violations. Bond set at $1,000.
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Branchville Rail Road
Peter DeBenigna
Branchville
Joseph Meccocci
Louis DeCiusidia
A. Sancinello
Meccocci
Jamic
Marian DeBenigna
Marian
Ridgefield
Danbury Fire Department
Ridgefield Company
Myre
Aiquor
Peter Stannard
Birgefield
de Guardia
Petey McManus
Parley Prospects Brighter As Japan Offers Mediation
Geneva report says mediation by Japan brightens chances for an accord at the tripartite naval talks. Japan and Great Britain reach a provisional agreement on total cruiser and destroyer tonnage around 500,000, with the U S and Britain allocated about 300,000 tons. Viscount Ishii informs Hugh Gibson of the details as talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Associated Press
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Britain
Viscount Ishii
Hugh
Gibson
Runner Busch Finishes Boston to New York Run In Strained State
William Busch twenty one year old long distance runner reached Times Square New York after a 260 mile Boston to New York trek delayed ten hours. He arrived with worn shoes and swollen feet and reported backer Thomas Green failed to meet him. His companions James Anderson and trainer John Hall had left Springfield. Busch endured a difficult last leg via Stratford and Waterbury before the final approach.
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William Busch
Boston
New York
Times Square
Busch
Thomas Green
Green
Bostim
James Anderson
John Hall
Buach
Springfield
Bronx
Bridgeport
Man 72 Tries Suicide at Pleasure Beach Bridge
Nick Weber, 72, of New York City, attempted suicide by jumping from Pleasure Beach bridge at 8 40 am. Low tide spared him as he landed in shallow water, wandered to a sand bar, then was rescued. Found by a watchman and taken to Bridgeport hospital. He spoke of being tired of living and had no home. He wore neat clothes and a necktie.
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Nick Weber
New York City
Pleasure Beach Bridge
Bridgeport
A Summerpine
Webe
Milford Fire Headquarters Blocked by Politics Says Gallagher
Milford politics hindered a proposed central fire headquarters on Lawrence Avenue. Gallagher, a Democratic board member and property owner, urged Bay View Heights and nearby residents to push the town meeting for funding. A committee will gather data as residents press the board of finance for an east shore fire house, citing high insurance rates and five miles without a local station. Russell A. Glenn warned the Milford fire commissioners risk opposing Hoyle by locating the alarm system in the new building, while affirming support for enhanced east shore protection.
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Milford
Lawrence Pr. Gallagher
Board of Police Commissioners
Bay View Heights
Bay View
Pond Point
Point Beach
Board of Finance
Hoyle
Russell A. Glenn
Bridgeport
A Improvement Association
Board of Governors
Board of
Fhe Commissioners
Board of Fire Compalssioners
Woman Slayer Held Without Bail in New York
Mrs. Catherine Barrett, 45, widow, was ordered held without bail after a hearing on a murder charge for the shooting death of neighbor Mrs. Mollie Moore, 43. The dispute centered on a belief that Barrett possessed legal documents granting Moore a share of the late Rosa Spang estate. Barrett’s husband had been Moore’s attorney until his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Catherine Garratt
Mollie Moore
Moore
Crash Through Norwalk Gate Ends in Arrest
John J Unger of Brong New York crashed a car through a Lindley Housatonic railroad gate yesterday afternoon. He fled toward Norwalk where Lt. John Cody requested his arrest. Police caught him at 7 p.m. on reckless driving and evading responsibility with a $47 bond. Railroad officials reported the gate had been closed when the crash occurred.
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Lindley
Housatonic Avenues
John J Unger
Thiertot Avenue
Brong
New York
Norwalk
John Cody
Fourth Precinct
Unger
Plan to end Milford Turnpike deaths drafted by towns
Milford Orange and West Haven plan a coordinated crackdown on fatal crashes along the five mile Milford Turnpike known as Death Pike. Officials from all three towns meet with state leaders to push for continuous state police patrols, better lighting, and sidewalk improvements to curb accidents since January.
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Milford
Orange
West Haven
First
Walter St. Hine
Robbing , Stoeckel
John A. MacDonald
Frank M. Nichols
EM Mix
Matter Lp
Frank D Alling
Five Injured in Milford Auto Crash Near Woodmont Milford
Mrs. Mary Oxley and Mrs. Alice Barlow both of Watertown were seriously injured in a collision at Maple and Central avenues near the Woodmont Milford highway. Claire Bristol and William Johnson faced reckless driving charges after their cars collided. Several others were cut or bruised. all were treated at Mulford hospital.
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Milford
Mary Oxley
Alice Barlow
Watertown
Woodmont-Milford
Claire Louise Bristol
North Street
Wiliam M. Jonnaon
Depot Street
Bristol
Johnson
Oxley
Mis
Eva Gillespie
Aiao
Dohnson
Cart F. Barlow
Miss Bristol
Gertrude Bristol
Edson Byistd
Maple Street
Central Avenue
Barlow
Mulford Hospital
Gillespie
Leviathan Hosts Welcome for Transatlantic Flyers
Leviathan sails homeward with five aviators from Byrd’s Atlantic crossing. The Paris liner salutes the crew as passengers cheer, signaling a mood of camaraderie aboard and intentions for further ventures beyond Byrd’s voyage.
Court ney Pleased' Chamberlin Calls with Whale Flys Payload
Captain Frank Courtney flies the Dournier Napier Whale at Calshot Naval Flying Base testing the forward engine. The half hour flight reaches 180 mph, 3,000 feet, with crew including Courtney and Downer, and engineer Little amid the midships. Chamberlin envisions trans Atlantic service and automatic control for future aircraft.
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Calshot
England
Frank T. Courtney
Atlantic
Courtney
Carshot
Avon Park Feast Celebration Postponed To Tonight
The Monte Carmelo society in Bridgeport held a Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel celebration at Pleasure Beach last night with a fireworks display despite threats of rain. The Avon Park event in Stratford was postponed to tonight due to uncertain weather, leaving the program otherwise unchanged.
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Avon Park
Stratford
Monte Carmelo Society of Bridgeport
Pleasure Beach
Fairfield Woman Dies At 98 In Fairfield Home
Mrs William Gollenburg widow of Frederick Gollenburg died Saturday at her daughter's home Mrs Wil liam Voight 19 Tunxis Hill road Fairfield. She was 98 and survived by a daughter a son 12 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 30 from her daughter's home and at 9 o'clock from the Fiat German Evangelical Lutheran Zion church Grand Street Rev Herman Wehmeyer officiating Burial will be in the family plot Mountain Grove cemetery.
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William Gollenburg
Frederick Gollenburg
William Voight
Tunxis Hill Road
Fairfield
Gollenburg
Fiat German Evangelical Lutheran Zion Church
Grand Street
Herman Wehmeyer
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Connecticut Led New England In 1926 Road Surfacing
Connecticut laid more new road surfacing in 1926 than other New England states, per a US Bureau of Public Roads report. The state added 1,819 miles of existing surface and 200 miles of new surfacing, followed by Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island with varying totals.
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Connecticut
New England
US Bureau of Pubiic
Maine
Massachusetts
Ohio
New York
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Jerusalem Feels Two Slight Quake Shocks
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Jerusalem reports residents rushed from their homes as a slight tremor was felt early today, followed ten minutes later by a lighter tremor. No damage is reported.
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London
Associated "Press
Exchange
Jerusalem
Thas
World Sport: Byrd and Crew Reach New York Welcome
Five American aviators led by Commander Richard E Byrd arrive in New York after crossing the Atlantic aboard the Leviathan and America. A citywide welcome plans include a harbor parade, wreaths at Madison Square, and a series of official ceremonies led by Mayor James J Walker. Several family members and officials attend as broadcasting stations prepare to cover the events.
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New York
Atlantic Ocean
Metropolis
Richard E Byrd
America
Clarence D. Chamberslin
France
Walker
Byrd
Battery Park
Navy
National Guard
Lower Broadway
James J Walker
Grover A. Whalen
Rayorn
Aconta
Americas
Chamberlin
G. C. Neville
Bernt Balchen
Thomas Byrd
Marder
Neville
Acona
Madison Square
Nungeser
Coli
Niet
Helen
Merchanta
Commane der Byrd
Wheatley Hille
L. B
R W Daniels
Perhn
Whe Natonal Broadcasting Company
WEAF
Wizemg
WNYC
WJAR
Providents
WB Springfield Maas
WRAZ
Beeton
WTAG
Worcester
WGY. Schenete Taav
Delaines
Winchester
Associated Presa
Harte Byrd
R &. Byrd
Brotha
Steinway Piano Maker F P Steinway Dies
Northeast Harbor Maine July 17. Pred F. Steinway, renowned piano manufacturer of New York, died today at the Simbel Memoe in Maine, according to Associated Press dispatches.
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Northeast Harbor
Maine
Associated Press
F. Steinway
New York
Dot
Simbel
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Bunday
Selpel
Messares
Social Democrats
Siepel
Burgomester Seitz
Bauer
Vienna Ain
Alege Ony
Haya Legation
Paris
Associated Pres
Parle
Free State
Wilton
Branchville House
Railroad Station
Danbury
U. S
Runner
Gallagher
Catherine Barrett
Neighbor
Clare Louise Bristol
William M. Johnson
Pole
Leviathan
Associated Frees
Flyera
Keemed
Whale
Ocean Flyer
N.A.N.A
Telegram
Nath ‘Ail
Batain
Nownpaper
Weastminster Gazrrie
Clarence D. Chamber
Buch & Plane
Bellanca
Europe
Commodore Hartley
Unose
Hartel
Craft
Chamberti
Neuville
Baichen
Wee
Richard Byrd
Levige
Rodman Watamaker
F. P. Steinway
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