Millions Lost In Mexican Oil Fire
A massive fire at Amatlan Fields in Mexico City destroys oil properties worth millions of dollars. Lightning is suspected to have ignited the gushers. troops rush to the scene as workers aid fire fighting. Several wells are damaged amid reports of sabotage rumors and widespread evacuations.
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Mexico City
Amatalan
Tavira
Vivo
Serw
Mexico
Amsi- Jan
Ané Thompson
Airplane Bomb Attacks Strike Battle Ship in Tests
Airplane bombing tests at Virginia Capes partially damaged a large battleship. Navy and Marine crews deployed thirteen 329 and 804 pound bombs, aiming to study effects on decks and superstructures. The open sea tests targeted capital ships and related structures, with crews reporting minor damage and scattered hits along upper areas.
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Leary
Army
Levy
Virginia Capes
Capitel Pa
Navy
Marine Corps
Wvaters
Government life insurance policy reinstatements approved
Director Forbes of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance announced approval of 298 330 applications to convert or reinstate government life insurance policies with a committed value of 1 400 704 500 dollars. Under Treasury order reinstatement can occur anytime after discharge, with a three month window to reinstate after lapse, waiving the physical examination.
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Forbes
Bureau of War Tisk Insurance
Treasury
Prinr Jones
Two Held For Woolen Mill Thefts In Bridgeport
Bolasal 22 and Herold 38, both of Woonsocket Rhode Island, were arrested yesterday morning in a tearning house at 39 Hanson Street charged with being members of a gang that systematically robbed a woolen mill in Peevons Rhode Island of woolen goods valued at about 9000 dollars. Police expect Paescong detectives today to arrive. both suspects will be held.
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Bolasal
Herold
Woonsocket
Hanson Street
Peevons
Bridgeport
Howard Simpson to address Kiwanis luncheon today
Howard Simpson vice president of Raybestos Company will speak at the Stratfield Kiwanis luncheon noon. He is expected to share insights from Rayde secrets and give a briefing on company activities.
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Howard Simpson
Kiwanis Stum
Stratfield
Raybestos Camspeny
Rayde
Detective testifies to undercover work for mine owners
The witness Lively, a former detective for a private agency, testified before a congressional committee that while with United Mine Workers he attended union meetings as a delegate and reported to coal operators. He admitted splitting expenses and keeping his detective role secret from both sides, including during the May 1924 incident at Bintewanr West Virginia.
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Lively
Chr
United Mine Works
Behhit
Queltella
Tennessee
Stamtor McKellae
Mers
Kenyon
Mion
Bintewanr
West Va
Vdvety
United Mine Workers
Charlestown
WW. Va
Rain Disrupts Walnut Beach Gatherings and Vacations
Rain disrupts Walnut Beach as beaches flood and water rushes through town. Dozens of visitors from Northampton, Hartford, New York, Meriden, and other areas arrive at Walnut Beach cottages and Atlas hotel for summer vacations, with many staying at cottages on Shore, Beach, and Walnut Beach avenues.
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Eetta Avenue
New Jersey
Bundwall
Walnut Beach
Mer Fritees
Stratford Avenue
Ars
J. Gordon
Myrtle Bee Os Morarity
Adair May
Hartford
L. Deitchman
Helen Ollin
W. Marton
Leav
Meriden
Helen EB. OX
Myrtie Boach
Ins Peak
Famih
New
Beach Avenue
Arnold Mueller and
New York
Becch Street
Tu'y
James 7
Haantran
Boyde
B. _Workholser
Springfield
Thytwand Hotel
Fred Anderson
Joseph Clcomson
al Mia Reshelle
Mra
Redinsom
William MelMurro
Charles Armatreat
Brooklyn
Oh Adan
Marlon
Evelyn
Telen Barnes
Trist Orange
T. A. M. Pritchard
Minter
A. Bredan
Naugatuck
Ida TS. Remers
Wanterbusy
F. Baten
Wew York
Sam
Wy. Stotter
Horn
Rosenbergs
Rose
Geldrien
Near-Drowning Victims Recovering After Incident
Henry Davie of F8 Williston Street and his fifteen year old son Charles nearly drowned at a canal off Leeside Park Tuesday afternoon. They rested comfortably last night in St. Vincent's hospital with full recovery expected soon. Meanwhile robbers obtained a $10,000 haul after holding up a branch of the Merchant Waris at Petite Cote, forcing an accountant and clerk to flee as they rifled the Lille. suspects escaped in an automobile.
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Henry Davie
Williston Street
Charles
Leeside Park
St. Vincent's Hospital
Windsor
Waris
Petite Cote
Todray
Hane
Lille
Gould Homestead Rest home for Women in Fairfield
Visitors describe the Gould homestead built seventy five years ago on land owned by Major Nathan Gold and the Gould family. The historical setting includes antiques, portraits, and a grand front parlor, with rooms added in 1931 for twelve girls. The estate offers gardens, boats, swings, and a peaceful retreat for self supporting women, run by trustees and the Gould estate heirs.
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Wallfield
Ash Creek
Sound
Heere Pionert
Nathan Gold
Tuathoe Gola
Aime
Elizabeth B
Cethering M
Julia B. Could
John Gould
U S
Connecticut
Gould Homestead
Ice Cream Soda Priced At Ten Cents
SEW YORE July 24 The cost of making ice cream soda is seven and a half cents. A prominent pharmacist stated today that a ten cent price could yield a reasonable profit. Costs include one cent for glass, one cent for packaging, creaming, sugar, and waste. Most New York prices are fifteen cents plus tax.
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Tantmacy
New York
Two Held for Brewster Robbery by Danbury Police
Danbury police held two men for a Brewster NY robbery after a Sunday evening incident. Pasarelli admitted taking about $400 from a small store. his accomplice denied involvement. Police pursued and captured them after a pursuit near Danbury, recovering the money.
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Brewster
Danbury
Tpanbury
Jolyph —Prederich Passarant
Long Taland Nity
Taseah Chsidlettin
New York City
Gustady
Patrolman
MaNntly
Vuirglarlaing
N.Y
Vaigon Tron
Pissarent
Createtts
Euve Tintin
Danby
Cheatore
Passarelli
Warwalk
Prassarelli
Marwaile Pallen Genartent
Ang
Patnotinen
Wren
Etty
Attermamedia
Ghostlon Paswarelli
Stratford Meeting Tonight Sets Stage For Fall Talks
Stratford notes show the C Off. of Stratford to meet tonight in one town hall for the pane form and afters plan. Tent meetings in Bethany church area continue with Timnare of Dallas leading services. A motor vehicle citation and land remodeling projects are also listed among town activities.
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Pelle
Bethany Church
Tov
Timnare
Dallas
Texas
George Beldwin
Maln
West Broad Streets
A. Leray Lewin
al Barese
Frank Tt
Sammis
Academy Hill
Tre
Nowy
Osether
The
Charity Commission
Grange Hall
Charly
Tate
Evev
Arrest reported in alleged treason case against James Murray
James Murray, accused in a broadside against peace, was arrested on a disorderly conduct claim amid multiple female complainants. His bail was set at $1,000 as police report alleged threats and disturbances linked to the incident.
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James Murray
Tio
Treaso
Miss M. B. Dentler Resigns From Y W C A Staff
Miss M B Dentler resigns from the Y W C A staff amid a cafeteria closure on Golden Hill Street. The fall reopening is planned, but current business downturn and staff absences force the short term halt. Dentler’s tenure is praised for excellent meals and steady service by patrons and officials alike.
Interesting Program 79 Tonight At Bethel Church
A tallg end literary concert will be given this evening at the Bethel A M E church on Broad Street Whiting Street under the supervision of the Junior Service board. Mrs Sarah Taylor chairs the committee with Mrs M E Brown Rev B G Jacobs pastor will give a short talk. The program includes piano solo by Miss Frattie Gibson recitation by Miss Lillian Brooks reading Dr B G Jacobs piano solo Arthur Taylor vocal selections Miss Gladys Ford soprano solo Mrs Hastings and two recitations by Miss Tallian Smith and Mrs Helen Williams.
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Bethel A. M. F. Chur
Broad
Whiting Street
Jiumior Service Board
Sarah Teyvir
M. FE. Brown
Frattie Gibson
Lillian Brooks
Reading
Jacobs
Plano
Arther Taylor
Gladys Ford
Hr Hastings
Tallian Smith
Helen Willams
Local social notes from Fairfield Beach and Scranton area events
Mrs Charins Tedw hosts a 4 o clock Brooklawy gathering with a putting contest for Mrs Kenneth. Evening tea at the camiag Women’s Lad club. Mrs Horace B Merwin will host tea at Mair field Beach end Saturday afternoon. Miss Catherine Burt and Miss Sally Lavaughter at 3th with Mrs Albert Lavery plan home visits. Burt and Lavery roommates at the Willard school. Troy, N. as members of the Stathicld Players club enjoy a week’s vacation at a cottage Fairfield Beach, returning this week. Cast includes Miss Fihrler, Charlotte Witney, Milnor, Miss Thelen Howe, Miss Emily Jeckman, Miss Trene Blackman, Genevieve Godfrey, Miss Rachel Edwards, and Miss Mildred Jennings. Harvey Terbensber geiteren. Geraldine and 159 Fox Street left town for Hesleton. Mr Bemger formerly one of four trained tal Se Miss Margaret Stakes entertained Mr and Mrs Bert Leighton and daughter Josephine at Folt’s the first three days of the week. Josephine, age years, is a rising child on the stage. Miss Welon Saunders of 22 vaa avenue vacationing with relatives. Ellen Ryan returns from Newburgh to South Main Scranton. Local residents attending reconferences at Northfield, Mass include Janet Blackford, Lelyn Stenly, Susan Andrey a Bisa Rising, and EL daughter of Davis of Pair. Straified returned home after visit in Routhington. Miss Tena Greenspey and Miss Trances Dionkow enjoying two weeks vacation at Catastl now wins, at Sitvow wake Inn, Maunmin ale.
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Clu
Cottege
Fairfield Beach
Tie cd
Fihrler
Charlotte Witney
Milnor
Thelen Howe
Emily Jeckman
Trene Blackman
Mire Genevieve Godfrey
Rachel Edwards
Mildred Jenninga
Margaret Stakes
Park Avenue
Bert Leighton
Josephine
Folt
Welon Saunders
Vaa Avenue
To Free Your Arms of Hair or Fuzz
An ad promises quick removal of hair or fuzz using a delutone remedy mixed with water. It claims minimal time on skin and left with hair-free results, urging genuine testimonials and private service.
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Boudniv
Read Annex Dear Tyelyn Enjoys Southern Home Atmosphere
The Morris family from Baltimore lives in Maryland at Park Pi near the former Samuel T. Davis home. Guests may lunch or dine by phone, and a recent dinner was enjoyed with Pa Two and Mother Bab at the Yellow Bowl. The day included a top of Sport Hill ride and a visit to Madame Vera's studio for hair styling as plans unfold for a Quebec trip to Quebec and the St. Lawrence.
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Maryland
Park Pi
Morris
Ston
Baltimore
Abe
Samuel T. Davis
South
Pa Two
Mother Bah
Yellow Bowl
Hilt
Capett
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Charlie Chaplin
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Claira Whitey
Chas. Gerara
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Stratford Bridge
Scmneideris Dancing Studios
Central Ave
Park Ave
Iternoons & Byedogs
War Risk Bureau
Brietfield
If Beat
Stratfield Hotel
F. A. Cantwell
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Onnors Clothing Co
Nestle
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Bollew Bar
Mingo County
Washington
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Committee Save Forgeting Discedera
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Lem Soeldon
Mary Stuckpale
Laura
Tenn Mr. Tulinson
Misa Tedian
Angelina DeRocen
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Fies Emerson
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Binclair
Abs. Huth Tatter
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Country
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B. Merwin
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Mairfield Beach
Catherine Burt
Sally Lavaughter
Albert Lavery
Homefield Hit
Ouwere
Burt
Lavery
Willard Suheal
Troy
Harvey Terbensbergeiteren
Geraldine
Fox Street
Hesleton
Bemger
Mise
Ellen Ryan
Newburgh
N. Y
South Main Street
Scratferd
Northfield
Mass
Mise Janet Blackford
Elyn Stenly
Susan Andrey A Bisa
Miss EL
Davis
Routhington
Counseyment
Tena Greenspey
Trances Dionkow
State Street
Tagy_ara
Sitvow Wake Inn
Msunminale
Elizabeth Penner
Dlair
Star
Beidgeport
Che
Ali
Advertiser
America
Madame Vera
Adame Vera
Mudarre Yera
Enamul
Draspreith
Edith
N. Buckingham and Company
Mother Bab
Cruse
Quebec
Halifax
Cartier
Refuge
Isas
Sausens Rever
St. Lawrence
Laurentian Mountains
Mount St. Anne
Avera Quebec
Lowvith and Company
Banke Street
Harold
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Ffarald
Jean
Pierre
Pelis
Zane
Society
Elm St
Bridgeport, Conn
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