Fire Hits Devens Barracks Saving Many at Camp
A fire broke out in an unlocked barracks behind the camp hospital at Devens Mass. Flames spread briefly to adjacent buildings as patients were evacuated. Surgeons, guards, and regular army units aided in rescue efforts with several personnel sustaining minor injuries. Barracks were deemed secured and the area contained.
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Camp
Devens
Mass
Fling
Ayer
Lancaster
John Oqsborne
Kasarick
Win Hill Barnum
Bootlegger Arrest Tollows Canton Publisher Slaying Clue
Pittsburgh and Ohio authorities report a Bourbon bootlegger was arrested at his home in connection with the slaying of Dan Canton, publisher of Canton Ohio. The suspect denied ties to the case while investigators pursue potential links as the investigation continues.
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Pittsburgh
Burling
Ben R
Canton
Ohio
Feton
Dar
Fittsburgh
Dalling
Fisher
Daling
Wheeling
Anta
Woman Cuts Foot While Bathing At Seaside Park
A fragmentary report notes a woman cut her foot while bathing at Seaside Park. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate an incident affecting a local resident and possible medical attention.
Sus Striker Held After Assault On Bus Driver
Avivan Weck Rinpsen, aboard the Barnum Westside route, was charged with violating state statutes and assault after allegedly striking the driver who asked him to stop smoking. Bond set at 8500. The incident occurred on a night shift when the occupant refused to stop and a pipe was seized by officers.
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Aviivan Weck Rinpsen Streem
Vailer
Henne Roheerte
Kairlieht Avenue
Bachman
Wau
Police Disperse Mob of Strikers in New York
Police dispersed a protesting mob outside striker headquarters as plans for resuming a walkout emerged. Union leaders and workers confronted transit executives after rejecting talks with Tidward P Lavin, with strikers marching from Rapid Transit company offices to stations.
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New York
Sabwas
Avitehmen
Pas
Woo
Erik Teil
Intereenugh Rapid Trust Company
Hng
Inter
Tidward P Lavin
Heat Wave Relief Sought as Temperatures Drop
Across eastern states a three day heat wave eased slightly with temperatures down a few degrees yet humidity rose, delaying relief. Deaths linked to heat climbed with several hundred expected nationwide. storms caused new damage in New York and New England. In Boston area several heat related fatalities were reported, while telephone repairs and storm damage disrupted service in New England.
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Castor
Cheefty
New York
New York City
New Guillain
Canada
Boston
Thomas Cranigan
Cambridge
Mass
George la Pierre
Woonsocket
R. I
James Curley
Alton
N. H
Hochester
War Wirrella
Bogota
South Deerfield
Northfield
Women’s Missionary Conference
Greenfield Hospital
New England
Lane
Maine
New Hampshire Lake District
Brattlebere
Vic
Star Ishind
Isle of Shoals
Lodas
Oceanic House
Unitarian Meetings Association
Boy Drowns in Shelton Canal
In Shelton, a nine year old Otto Krage saved a boy named Walter Cenk from drowning as another boy Michael Pytluk, both non swimmers, waded into the canal and disappeared. Walter was rescued and recovered, while Michael drowned. authorities reported the incident several minutes after the event.
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Shelton
Michael Pytluk
Ten
Walay
Shelton Canal
Walter Cenk
Otto Krage
Michael
Waller
Heat Causes Death of Danbury Woman
Danbury report states Mrs. Anna A. Neyo died at home from heat exhaustion after being at her workplace. She collapsed on return and expired shortly after. The hot spell diminished with the night, while today’s temperature remains lower than yesterday.
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Danbury
Anna A Neyo
Ted
Newark turfman dies after heart attack
Newark Nd July incident notes the death of a turfman known for horse and dog racing. He was prominent in the sport and served as vice president of the International Greyhound Association, with strong ties to racing circles.
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Newark
Vigren
Walgren T
International
Boy Dies After Diving Accident in Rutfield Pond
Kennett Burke, thirteen, was injured Sunday when he struck his head on a rock while diving in Rutfield pond. Blood poisoning developed during treatment, and he died at home.
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Thompsonville
Sale
Kennett Burke
Rutfield
Bla Heme
Former Canadian Premier Assails New Government
July 2. AP reports former Premier W L Mackenzie King opens Liberal campaign denouncing Premier Meighen for usurping power and closing Parliament. King warns of constitutional crisis, noting Meighen’s insistence no issue exists. Meighen’s government falls by one vote, then asks Parliament to dissolve as Governor General grants chance to govern.
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Coppawa
Meighen Nh
W. 1
MacKenzie King
Tonigal
Ryle Heh
Ate Meighel
Canada
Dominion
Meigeen
Mackensie King
Arthur Meighen
Ane
Meighen
House of Commons
Building permits total $25 000 at city meeting
The Board of Building Commissioners approved permits with aggregate valuation of $25,300. Peter Napolitano received a cellar wall permit for 313 Harlem Avenue. Alaria U. shown for a three car cement garage on Deaon streets. Charrie F. C oarisell altered 1794 North Avenue. WT. Pewtress remodeled a five car garage into a four car garage on Central Avenue. Mrs M H Flood converted dwelling into a garage at 87 Liberty Street. Anna Mille secured a one and a half story brick residence at Sayor and Wayne. Winter and Olson planned two family trame houses at 211-218 Wayne and 203-204 Wayne.
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Board of Building Commissioners
Sterday
Peter Napolitano
Harlem Avenue
Alaria U
Dea
Strees
Charrie FE
Coarisell
North Avenue
Pewtress
Dot
Liberty Street
Anna Mille
Sayor
Wayne Streets
Winter
Olson
Wayne Street
Urges Use of Small Magazines for Fire Safety
AP report recalls Captain Ralph Earle, former Worcester Polytechnic Institute president, testifying to a naval court investigating Lake Denmark magazine explosion. He said magazine buildings were considered fireproof but found no certain lightning protection. He urged rebuilding with smaller magazines at widely separated distances and sprinkler protection.
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Ralph Earle
Worcester Polytechnic Instiate Today
Naval Court
Denmark
Farle
Indictments Filed Against Coney Island Jockey Club
Hampton county grand jury reports indictments against the Coney Island Jockey Club and eleven of its employees. An indictment plan targets the club and related operations, alleging violations under gambling laws and the race track’s conduct.
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Sincinnate
Coney Island Jockey Club
Hampton County Grand Jury
Woman Drowned and Three Hurt in New Brunswick Storm
Central New Brunswick counties faced a fierce electrical windstorm last night causing one death and three injuries. A hall collapse at Rolling Dam, Charlotte County endangered seventy people. Mrs. Howard Thins drowned on French Lake, Sunbury County after a canoe capsized. Thelmi Rino of Lakeville Corner survived. York, Carleton, and Queen Buildings suffered damage as railcars and power lines were affected.
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Fredericton
N. BL
New Brunswick
Rolling Dam
Charlotte County
Howard Thins
Prederleton
French Lake
Sunbury
Mise Thelmi Rino
Lakeville Corner
Yorks
Carleton
Queen
Ballard May Aid Georgia State Bank Refinancing
Prank E. Ballard of Coral Gables Florida offered 2.5 million dollars in cash to refinance and reorganize the Georgia State Bank of Atlanta and its 20 subsidiaries. W D Manley of Harkers Trust said Ballard would supply 500000 in cash and that negotiations were under way. Ballard, staying in Bridgeport, could not be reached. he reportedly departed for the south.
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Prank E. Ballard
Coral Gabies
Florida
New England Securities Corpration
Georgia State Bank S of
Atlanta
Georgia
W. D. Manley
Harkers Trust Company of
Iast Sweek
Hallard
State Bank
Georgia State Bank
Lqundating
Tankers Trust Company
Manley
Cpar Dispatchea Ag
Bailard
Eash
Jeergla Staite Bank
Mantey
Ballard
Bridgeport
South
Bial
Hivatfield
Drunk man resists exam after auto crash call
Fairfield avenue and Orland street ambulance responds to a reported vehicle strike. A drunken man refuses examination by Dr C V Sbnarkowski and injures him with kicks before being taken to Hillside home. The man identifies as Joan Lynch of Watesley but provides no extra details.
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Fairfield Avenue
Orland Street
Tolell
C. V. Sbnarkowski
Ide Nally
Hillside
Tie
Joan Lynch
Watesley
Lout Himsel
Girl Hit by Car Leaves 15 in Road
Miss Edna Brooks sixteen of 410 Center street was struck by a motorist and left in Bethany chapel road while with friends. She was taken to St Vincent's Hospital suffering injuries to both legs. Motorcycle Officer Hanita Beardsworth investigates the hit and run incident.
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Edna Brooks
Center Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bethany Chapel
Hanita Beardsworth
Stratford G O P Town Committee Names Candidates
Stratford July 22 Stratford Republican Town Committee selected Helen Lewis state representative and Rex Delacour for legislature next year at Stratford High School. Rep Wheeler attended. Delacour succeeds retirement from the lower house. About 70 persons attended. meeting closed to the press. further details to be announced by the chairman and local committees.
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Stratford
Roeckel
Helen Lewis
Rex Delacour
Rela
Seleciel
Republicans Here Join Connor Movement in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport political realignment unfolds as Republicans unite behind Postmaster Connor to back a reform agenda. Key figures include Alfred W. Burdick and Dennis, with Andrew M. Cooper's death prompting memorial resolutions. Talks aimed at peaceful reconciliation amid anti King faction tensions continue ahead of Bridgeport Republican Day.
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Arthur Fr. Connor
Dannia
Alfred W. Burdick
Peatmaster
Connor
Conner
Dennis
Repub- Mena Party
Copnor
Bridgeport
Republican Party
Miawhine
Roraback
Waling
Andrew M. Cooper
Amoen
Hye
Atinnerennan
Kilpatrick
Fragmentary notes hint at treaty talks and oblique political intrigue
The readable fragments reference negotiations with a noted figure and a state organization, mentioning a peace pact and past conflicts. After the death of a key leader, unclear remarks allude to shifts in influence and unresolved tensions within a political circle.
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Eain
Wiett
Cus
Gene Sare
King
Meade Furly
Mr. King
Lemon Prices Jump During Heat Wave
Lemons in Bridgeport, normally plentiful, sold quickly as Households stock up amid heat. West variety lemons traded around 20 to 24 cents a dozen before heat spike. buyers faced 45 to 50 cents per dozen. One large downtown store posted 19 cents per dozen, but prices climbed from 29 to 45 cents as demand remained high and suppliers struggled to restock.
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Bridgeport
Smoker Starts Bed Fire In Stratford Tragedy
Special report from Stratford notes John Kier on Nichole avenue started a fire in his bed tonight. Bed clothes were destroyed and a smoker fell asleep. Firemen extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported.
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Stratford
John Kier
Nichole Avenue
No Male x Ba 208 400 aan 00 Hale Price
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Woman Seriously Hurt After Fall On Stairs
Mrs. Susie Petrich aged 35 of 142 Hallett street was taken to Bringeport hospital in serious condition after tumbling down stairs at her home. She appeared to have a possible skull and right hip fracture as she was escorted by her husband and milanes from the Emergency hospital to the main facility.
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Susie Petrich
Hallett Street
Bringeport Hospital
Ste
Mmilanes
Treasury to drop loan arguments with Great Britain
The Treasury will stop pressing its case that U S loans to Britain were for commercial purposes. Acting Secretary Winston said recent figures show Britain's wartime expenditures here served commercial aims, ending the dispute sparked by Secretary Mellon. Churchill, the British chancellor, had assailed the earlier statement in the House of Commons.
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Washington
Treasury
Great Britain
England
Winston
Lingland
Mellon
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Cogan Funeral Set For Monday in Bridgeport
Vincent A. Cogan formerly of 24 Warr Avenue Bridgeport died Thursday after a swimming accident at a Philadelphia beach. He was active in athletics, a member of the Koft basketball team and St Augustine's Holy Name society. Funeral from his home and St Augustine's church with a high mass at 10. Burial at St Michael's Cemetery.
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Vincent A. Cogan
Philadelphia
Cogan
Bridgeport
Kofu
St. Augustine's Holy Name Society
St. Augustine's Parochial School
Bristol Man Dies After Heat In Office Visit
Bristol July 73 AP Thomas Noonan 44 of Thompsonville died after entering Dr AL Roche office. Heat believed to contribute to death with medical examiner citing heart failure as the cause.
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Bristol
Thompsonville
Thomas Noonan
AL S. Roche
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