Kidnapper Fairbanks Confesses After Bay State Arrest
Schenectady police report Harry Fairbanks has confessed to involvement in the Vernet Alexander kidnapping. He was arrested in Fall River Massachusetts after a tip and fingerprint match linked him to the crime. Fairbanks, sought since 1938, was identified by authorities in a telegram from Fall River.
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Bryan and Darrow in duel over religion in trial build up
The article reports Bryan and Darrow clashing on religion and science as the Scopes trial defenses frame Bryan as leading a fundamentalist movement seeking a state religion. It notes anticipated debate tours, box office offers, and possible responses from Malone and Rappoport while portraying the national mood as wary yet curious.
Local Meeting Notices Across Stratford Area
Fragmented OCR lists multiple meeting locations and times around Stratford including addresses on Main Street Lovaly State and Cannon Street. The items mention organizations and venues such as St Pauls church temple class Patriot lodge and Order of America, with scattered street names and numbers.
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France Eyes Security at Stare in North Africa Drive
France and Spain move toward a Franco Spanish offensive in Morocco under Petain. Abd el Krim’s Rif action intensifies with aerial bombardments and fast thrusts, as French and Spanish commanders coordinate from Fez to Tangier amid renewed tensions in the region.
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Three youths arrested in car by state police at Stamford
Stamford July 19 Three youths in an auto with no license were arrested by state police. They named Clifferad Moore George Schnell Arthur Skagan all of New York. A stolen purse alleged to belong to Norhalas Pandaias wife was found abandoned on Brave Street. Pandaias of Brownell Street New Haven came to claim it. One car stolen in New York City July 1 was found abandoned on Urban Street. Mrs Joseph Z Cothran of Brooklyn fainted while swimming at Halloween Park. she was aided ashore and later recovered.
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Brooklyn
Ifn
Halloween Park
Stamford Hospital
One Man Injured in Hartford Stabbing Fray
Ben Davies of 241 Pleasant street was stabbed in the throat and cheek during a noonday attack on Pleasant street. John Smith of 106 Pleasant street seized Davies from behind and stabbed him. Smith confessed claiming Davies threatened to kill him. Smith is jailed on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon.
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John Smith
Daving
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Obituaries for Annie Gogan Alice Abel White Mary Finnell
Funeral notices announce the services for Annie Gogan daughter of the late John and Catherine Gogan. Mass at Blessed Sacrament church follows at 9. Burial at Michael's cemetery. Alice Abel White18 daughter of Michael and Gertrude White. Service from the White home Alpine street with high mass at St Charles and burial at St Michael's. Mary Finnell widow of John Finnell died at 99 Wanschworth street. Funeral from Gallagher and Gallagher with burial at St Rose's Newtown. She is survived by a daughter Mary Finnell.
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Pusasche
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Hartford
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Newtown
Coolidge to Meet Senate Leader in Civil War Era Talks
Civil War veteran Joseph W Crowther of Upelsstney will be buried in Seymour after a funeral from his granddaughter Mrs Bo M Price's home. The service will be led by Rutledge Teale and Ress W Davis, with burial in Union cemetery. Survived by descendants. Funeral notices also list several local burials in Stratford and surrounding areas including Sarah Wil Maumson Aaron Parr William Waterman Marion Roberts and Willam Hudon with cremation and interment details.
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Arrest for taking liquor from wharf in Panugh Maine
Panugh Maine July 19 a truckman Jacob Vominury of Tanger was arrested on a US Commissioner warrant charging him with stealing liquor from cargo aboard the Miench shoonke. The goods were seized last month off Swan's datum while in transit from the wharf to the Custom House vaults.
Evolutionists and Bible Belief in Dayton Trial
A preacher argues evolutionists can believe in the Bible and defends Mr Bryan’s stance in the Dayton Scopes trial. He condemns the law banning teaching evolution, asserts law and conscience, and defends creation as compatible with faith while criticizing forced scientific ideology. He praises religious vigor among youth and pleads for constitutional rights without condemning dissent.
Union Heads Row Deadlock Remains
New York July 19. Deadlock between the Bricklayers Masons and Plasterers Union of America and the Operative Plasterers and Cement Finishers International Association persists. Leaders trade accusations over alleged absorption attempts and disruption of the construction industry amid a period of strong industry activity.
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Five Arrested After Disturbance at Main Street Home
Five people, two men and three women, were arrested last night at 144 Last Main Street, a house owned by Mrs. M. J. Murray, on breach of the peace charges following a disturbance. Arresting officer Motorcycle Patrolman Burkley cited their actions as the cause. Names given include Mrs. Mary Knight, Mrs. Mary Fagan, Mrs. Margaret Burin, Patrick Foley, and Chariea Fagan. They are detained on bonds of 75 dollars not furnished by late night.
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Edmund Street
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Stabbed While Driving Near Beardsley Park
Joseph Ralte, 31, reported to Second Precinct officers that two men jumped on his car on Noule Avenue near Beardsley Park late last night. One grabbed him by the neck and the other stabbed his shoulder with a knife. he stopped the car and drove to Emergency Hospital for stitches. He could name no motive beyond robbery and offered no description of the assailants.
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Russians Riot at Church: Demonstrators Quelled in New York
In New York the Russian Cathedral of St Nicholas faced fresh demonstrations as the sermon was omitted from services to avoid unrest. Police suppressed the crowd while priests Rev Dutke and Rev Michael Choerwinsky faced taunts and invective amid the ongoing clashes linked to Bishop Adam Philipovsky's recent church possession.
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Two Men Drowned in Hadley Pond Capsizing
Mary Wayland reports two men drowned when a boat capsized off shore near Hadley Pond. One passenger swam to shore, while the other two were pulled from the water but could not be saved. Names include Boston and Medford residents, with a Boston man identified as Peter Sol. A companion battled the drowning men to save them but escaped. bodies recovered later. Witness Nell’s wife and two children observed the accident.
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Daily Ambulance Call Record Snapshot
Chronological list of ambulance calls including Charley McLaughlin eight from Samson Avenue for epilepsy to St Vincent's hospital, Lou Pavoni with a fore head laceration from a fall to St Vincent's, James Marella and two others in an auto accident to Isbridgeport hospital, and William D Parke in auto accidents with a story on page 1.
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St. Vincent’s Hospital
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Basis of dollar service proposed in New York speech
In New York on July 19 AP Rudy Ross proposed a new economic idea where an hour of human service equals one dollar. He argued services would be exchanged and settled by checks, balancing different forms of service as long as they benefit society.
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Bears Battle Over Haigs Golf Ball
In Jasper Alberta on July 19 AP reports Field Marshal Earl Haigs party faced an unexpected hazard as two bears battled for a golf ball on the Jasper park course. Lieutenant Colonel F M Carke drove off the ball landed 159 yards away with a bear chase ensuing. the two bears fought over the ball resulting in it being torn to shreds while the golfers observed from a safe distance.
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Irish ask pope to censure cardinals at American Irish convention
At the fifth annual convention of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic resolutions condemned English influence in the United States education and business life and urged Americans to boycott British goods. Delegates also expressed sympathy with Egyptian Indian Chinese and Rif nationalist struggles and urged action against Cardinal O Connell of Boston and Archbishop Curley of Baltimore.
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Cargo Fire on Steamer Scythian Near Queenstown
Wireless reports confirm the steamer Scythian bound for Queenstown is afire with its cargo. The Scythian arrived in London June 6 from Newport News and went to Antwerp, arriving June 13. No further shipping reports on the vessel are available.
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Boy Starts Fire Near Firehouse. Extinguished
A small boy started a fire with excelsior on the sidewall near 59 James Street. The alarm from box 224 at Harral Avenue and Pequonock Street drew Engine Company No. 4. Firemen extinguished a blaze burning the fence beside the fire house at 162 Madison Avenue yesterday afternoon at 1 44.
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British general urges limits on armament at institute
New York July 19 Major General S W Maurice director of military operations said nations may further reduce armaments but complete disarmament is impossible. He arrived on the liner Carmania to deliver lectures on armament problems at the fifth annual Institute of political science at Williams College Worcester. He is accompanied by two researchers from Oxford and London who will also address the institute.
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Multiple Auto Crashes Leave One Dead and Ten Hurt
Hartford dispatches report one death and ten injuries from a string of auto crashes across towns including Stratford Norwalk Westbrook Milford and Bloomfield. Incidents involved a parked car on Seqview avenue near Ogden extension a motorcyclist on Bartford Limabury road and a child struck during a Boston Post Road collision. Victims ranged from a 24 year old motorcyclist to a 14 year old boy with serious injuries. Police and medical examiners are investigating and vehicles were towed to garages or hospitals.
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WITNESSES CALLED ANDERSON CASE HARTFORD TURNTPIKE
A Cortland County case unfolds as a grand jury, ordered by Governor Smith and led by district attorney Haskell, probes a carnal sale and tubercular cats linked to a conspiracy. Indictments are expected, with charges tied to market law prohibitions on such sales.
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British Naval Stress Faces Cabinet Decision This Week
London July 19 The coming week is expected to bring a decision on the British naval stress. A ministry crisis is anticipated with possible resignation of W C Bridgeman and advisers including Admiral Beatty. The Admiralty pushes for a long term cruiser building program while Winston Churchill seeks lower estimates. A compromise is likely to avert a ministerial crisis as fear of German naval threat wanes and nation resists heavy naval expenditure.
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Dayton seeks science teacher after Scopes trial
Dayton Tennessee July weatherched scene as many teachers from a dozen states apply for the Dayton High School science post left open by the Scopes trial. County Superintendent Walter White says applicants focus on the chance to be part of the town’s famous case while salary questions are ignored. He notes most applicants are men and expects selection after the Scopes trial concludes.
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Balloon lands at Lyndonville in national balloon contest
In July 19 Akron observers reported a balloon from Akron Ohio landing at Lyndonville after participating in a national contest for the Major Thomas wan Army trophy. The airship crew H W Maxson and W N Norton guided the balloon, aiming to stay aloft longer but descending near Lake Ontario.
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Fairfield Accident Leads to Multiple Charges in July Incident
A Fairfield accident left Michael Grosso and others facing charges after a car crash damaged a machine and prompted police action. Arrests include Ira Leesa in New Flagone and Frederick Rows in Bridgeport, with various counts such as driving offenses and false pretenses. Additional notes reference witnesses, bail set at 59 dollars, and a suspect found unconscious near the Stamford Greenwich line.
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