Crowded Walnut Beach jitney colides with trolley. 18 hurt
A crowded Walnut Beach jitney bus crashed head on into a trolley express near Great Lots Creek bridge at 14 o clock, injuring eighteen passengers, several seriously. The jitney carried nineteen people, including Edward Pilwelait, while Milton Milford and Bridgeport responders assisted at Milford Hospital.
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Walnut Beach
Bridgeport
Great Lots Creek Bridge
Devon Center
Edward Pilwelait
Parrott Avenue
Howard E. Beay
Capitol Avenue
John J. Shay
Treadwell
Highwood
New Haven
Edward J. Griffin
Cemetor Avenue
A. Ogden
Prospect
Milford
Izabeth Bouthy
Wilmot Venus
Mary Netions
Patrick Browne
Sheridan Street
Hollister Ave Hospital
Lacerahes
Milford Hospital
Morris H. Waitin
Bread
Bert Crom
Colony Street
Otto Has
Madison Avenue
Albert Polmann
Pequonnoux
Ernest Pluk
Carlton Avearmuel Gorman
Chestnut Willemere Beach
Postage Rates May Be Raised And Tax Changes Planned
Washington reports a cabinet meeting on taxation policy under President Harding. The plan favors removing the excess profits tax, lowering surtaxes on high incomes, and raising first class postage rates likely from two to three cents. It suggests strict government economy and the potential use of a sales tax to fund a soldier bonus, with revenue from production taxes not included in the revision.
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Washington
Harding
White House
Congress
Ferdney
House
Congress Told of Sick Soldiers Plight and Hospital Delays
Surgeon General Cumming told a Senate commission that veterans suffer from poor conditions caused by Congress withholding funds for hospital construction and by unsuitable sites identified in March's general appropriation. He blamed slow plans approvals and political site choices for delaying relief efforts. Democrat senator from Massachusetts commented on the testimony.
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Washington
Conaresy
Cumming
Senate Commission
Congress
Atord
Sena- Democrat
Massachu
Fire breaks out at Naugatuck hay stables kills horse
A blaze at the Naugatuck Valley Ice Company hay stables yesterday afternoon destroyed 250 to 300 tons of hay, burning a horse to death and causing two city firemen to be overcome by smoke. Two alarms from box 463 drew out city apparatus as crews battled dense smoke amid rough winds. President Walker blamed careless storage for the fire. the story continues on page nine.
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Naugatuck Valley Ice Company
Glenwood
Hawthorne Avenues
Firmen
Walker
Civar
Nation Aims for U S Biggest Business Boom Says Gary
New York July 26 The United States Steel Corporation reported for the quarter ended June 20 earnings of 21 892 016 the lowest since March 1915 Regular dividends were declared but the common dividend required drawing from surplus Chairman Elbert H Gary said results were not surprising to those familiar with general conditions He predicted the economy is headed toward stronger activity with signs of improvement despite current losses and that a major upturn in business awaits the country
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New York
United States
Stess Corporation
Elbert H. Gary
Genere
Fiturene
Iron and St Institute
Steel Corporation
Mansfield Silk Mill Burned in Gurleyville Fire
The silk mill of Goodbrothers in Gurleyville Mansfield burned this morning about dawn with the boarding house adjoining. Loss estimated at 22000, of which 7000 in stock. The mill, second oldest silk mill in the country, was built in 1310 by James Royce. E. L. Smith held it until October when sold to Goodbrod Brothers of Pottstown. About 15 hands employed.
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Goudwred Brothers
Gurroyvile
Welock
Gurleyville
James Royce
E. L. Smith
Goodbrod Brothers
Pottstown
Karl Trimborn German Centrist Leader Dies
Karl Trimborn, once president of the Rhineland and a key German Centrist figure, died in Bonn. Appointed by the Berlin government in 1949, he previously attempted to form a cabinet in 1926 but failed amid Germany’s political turmoil.
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Karl Trimborn
Berlin
Bonn
Rhineland
Germany
Hartford man dies in Montreal hotel room
Chauncey M. Gould of Hartford Conn was found dead in a room at the Grand Cal hotel in Montreal on July 25. Three packages of drugs were found with his belongings, possibly responsible for the death. An autopsy is to be performed tomorrow after he rented the room four days prior.
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Montreal
Chauncey M. Gould
Hartford
Conn
Grand Cal Hotel
Gould
Boy Drowns Saving Friend at Jarvis Grove Pier
Manchester July 26 Ton Hadern aged 12 years died attempting to rescue his 11 year old friend John Conlan from drowning in a pond at Jarvis Grove summer resort. The elder boy, unable to swim, went overboard after the younger one and both fell into the water.
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Manchester
Ton Hadern
John Conlan
Jarvis Grove
Ind
Hadern
Connecticut Industries Lobby for American Valuation Tariff Basis
Connecticut industry reps urged Congress to keep American valuation in the Fordney tariff bill. Bridgeport Manufacturer’s Assoc and New Haven County lawyers backed the plan, warning foreign valuations would hurt local firms. Opposition so far comes mainly from New York importers questioning appraisal methods.
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Gorge T H. Manning
Washington
Connecticut Industries
Senate T'ivance Committee
Fordney
Ajb. Winter
Bridgeport Manufacturers Association
A. Phillips
American Ic Company
C. E. Julin
New Haven
Lenio Yers Association
Dudley Harmon
Manufacturers Association of Connecticut
Sane Lant Manufacturers Association
Connecticut
New York
Governor Lake Backs Million Dollar Bridgeport Dock Plan
Governor Frerett J. Lake urged Bridgeport to begin deck building for a harbor dock rivaling the million dollar New London pier. He praised dock building as a major economic stimulant and endorsed similar upgrades for New Haven and Norwalk, noting New London’s success and a state Newark docking contract with 2 percent state return and profit sharing.
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Frerett J. Lake
Chamber of Commerce
Pleasure Beach
Connecticut
Brideeport
New Baindon
New York
Lake
New London Dock
New London
Newark
Dublin Silent London Hopeful Over Irish Peace Talks
Dublin silent and London hopeful as Sinn Fein leaders discuss government outlines. Reports from Dublin cite Ulster’s Red. Chamberlain and Birkenhead indicate a late autumn session to pass peace legislation. Separately, weeks announce closure and redistribution of several Army camps including Devens and Meade with Meade retaining a small regular force.
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Associatea Press
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Austin Chamberlain
House of Commons
de Valera
Roel
Ulster
Lord Birkenhead
House of Lords
Mr. Chamberlain
Conmons
Ofder
Ireland
Licnd-George Hias
Jan ¢. Smuts
South Arion
Bengland
Itrigh
Lme
Westminster Gazette
Harding Urges War Board Rail Debt Funding Plan
President Harding asks Congress to empower the War Finance Corporation to back up to five hundred million dollars in railroad debts and to extend farm credit. The message notes no extra expense or tax burden and signals Senate action on farm credits as a first step.
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Congress
Harding
War Finance Corporation
Btrandeneai
Senate
Kellogg Republican
Minnesota
Coommerce
Hoover
Meyer
Norris Dill
Norris
JAP Acceptance of Parley Hinted by Washington
Washington officials in a relief mood after Japan signaled willingness to join talks on Eastern questions at the international conference. Officials expect a formal Japanese communique soon and say a prompt date for the meeting is being sought with White House backing to avoid delays.
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Associated Preasj
Tipaneco
Disarmu
Japan
Staate Department
Jsnatenes
Tokio
America
Harding
Heat Record Amid Humidity: Mercury Reaches 94 Degrees
A daylong heat surge in Boston peaked at 94 degrees with humidity around 80 percent. The day featured fluctuating readings from 4:10 PM to 5 PM, a 68 degree drop, and a 93 degree high earlier. Barometer near 34.03 inches and hygro meter readings reached 47.10 early morning, with multiple heat-related incidents reported including two deaths and several heat prostrations.
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Ward
Boston
Navy air station ordered closed on Atlantic coast
The U S Navy air station at gate May N Y, the largest on the Atlantic coast, will be closed after August 1 per Secretary Denby. Lieutenant Edward Wilder, the station commandant, announced telegraphic orders to cease operations except pre approved construction and to spend only already allotted funds as far as practical. The move aligns with Navy Department efforts to stay within appropriations.
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Navy Air Station
Atlantic
Bridgeport Officials Seek Hearing On Jitney Routes
Bridgeport city authorities press to reopen a hearing on jitney routes along Ash Creek Connecticut avenue and North Main Street. Mayor Wilson and the Board of Aldermen petition the Public Utilities Commission after New Haven and Waterbury courts upheld stricter bus rules.
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Bridgeport
Robbins B. Steeckels
Utilities Board
Wilson
Wilson's Jinner
Public Utilities Commission
Hartford
Connecticut Avenue
Main Street
City seeks re hearing on jitney routes and fare change
The Common Council petitions the Public Utilities Commission for a re hearing on abolished jitney routes along Connecticut avenue Ash Creek and North Main street and Sensite park area within city limits plus a fare reduction to five cents. The filing signed by Mayor Wilson and aldermen Veers Stone Reynolds McCormick and Caldwell asks review of suburban lines as well.
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Public Utilities Commission
Connecticut Avenue
Ash Creek
North Main Street
Sensite Park
Connecticut Company
Ralph T. Beers
Wilson
Veers, Stone, Reynolds
McCormick and
Caldwell
Judge Gary foresees big business boom ahead
New York July 26 Judge Gary head of United States Steel Corp said a vast business boom is coming. He cited undisturbed figures and cited the American Iron and Steel Institute to support a favorable trend. The steel firm reported net earnings of 2 692 016 for the second quarter ending June 30 and declared regular dividends on common and preferred stock drawn from undivided surplus 4 571 663 after depreciation. He spoke amid discussion of wage reductions in many industries.
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New York
Judge Gay
Unite States Steel Corporation
Tron and Steel Institute
Wall Street
Nvon
Gary Gain
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