Havens Elected General Manager of Locomobile Co
Colonel Elmer H Havens elected vice president and general manager of the Locomobile Co of America the successor to the bankrupt firm The move follows his prior leadership during the companys solvent period and is intended to reassure Bridgeport and creditors The sale terms include cash about 600000 and a deferred 1000000 with bonds secured by company assets. Durants plan foresees consolidated engineering and increased production
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Travile
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Old
Transacions
First National Bank
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Gald
Union States District Court
Trueto
Locomobiie Company
Locomobile Co. of America
Colonel Havens
Mavens
Locomobie
Four U S Submarines Missing Off Lower California
Four submarines left Los Angeles Tuesday for Hampton Roads as part of a flotilla of 12 slated for decommissioning and were reported missing off the Lower California coast south of Easeda. The L-5 L-6 L-7 and L-8, built at Long Beach, were in convoy with eight others. signals and aid attempts described by Captain Sheriden and the Beaver tender are noted, but the base had no clear explanation for the disappearances.
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Hampton Roads
California
Easeda
Long Beach
Cal
Honolulu
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Sheridan
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Roy L. Slover
Beaver
Mayor to Recommend City Purchase of Wharf Dock
Mayor Atwater plans to urge the Common Council to buy the Wheeler & Bowes Co. dock on the Pequonnock river between Congrats street bridge and the Salts Textile Mills for public use. The dock offers 660 feet of frontage, loading machinery, and potential lease revenue when not in use, with storage for 15,000 tons of coal and building supplies.
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New Dock
Eese
Ieel Bridgeport
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Pequonneck River
Noble Avenue
Sterling Street
S-48 Submarine To Resume Trials In Sound
Sunk last December the submarine S-48 of the S serier boats, rebuilt at Seaview Avenue plant, will begin trials Monday under Captain Barnett. The same crew will test the craft for a 62 hour endurance run before turnover to the government, following extensive repairs after the December crash dive and salvage.
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Ay, Barnett
New London
Sraview
Prominent East Side Drug Store Proprietor Dead
Willan Hamilton, longtime proprietor of the Hammon pharmacy at 233 Noble Avenue since 1922, died yesterday at his home Wear Avenue after months of illness. Born October 8, 1846, he earlier worked in various drug and leather trades, married Catherine Ferris in 1895, and leaves widow, two sons Alexander and William Jr, and daughter Elizabeth. He held many fraternal memberships and enjoyed baseball, heating, and fishing. Burial plans are pending at Mount Auburn Cemetery.
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Julia Sinapp Ferris
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Brooklyn Bridge May Be Rebuilt After Cable Slippage
Brooklyn Bridge cable slipped from its saddle triggering a public safety concern. Grover A. Whalen, commissioner of planning and culture, announced he would seek a meeting with Mayor Hylan to discuss rebuilding the bridge and restoring motor traffic restrictions after the recent incident.
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Sno Bridge
Stratford Town Manager resigns amid council shift
Stratford leaders accept town manager Walter Wedinkel and four planning board members resignations after a council vote to remove former manager Rutherford M. Hunter. John Wilcoxson was elected finance director to hold until a town manager election. Several planning board members also offered resignations to avoid conflict.
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Hunter
Unter
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John
Wil- Aonson
Tom Dawn
Hindbell
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Nicholson
Tory Council
Williams
Bristol
Clark T. Dane
Frederick HW
Beckwith
Bernard R. Scully
Town Planning Board
Coune
Mulchell
Forbbell
Head Physician of Stamford Sanitarium Dies at Grand Central
New York July 28 The head physician Dr Robart F Lawless of Stamford dies at Grand Central Station. police suspect poisoning linked to a romance with Mrs Betty du Charns of West Sixty Eighth Street. Autopsy by Medical Examiner Norris cites possible accidental overdose or too great a quantity of stimulants. Mrs Charns says they were friends and had argued over his drinking. letters found on his body.
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Grand Central Station
New York
Robart F. Lawless
Stamford
Betty du Charns
West Sixty Eighth Street
Grand Central Stallion
Ianning
Art Pollowin
Medick Examiner
Norris
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Lawless
Pits
Ahso
Duhaem Sail
Jonigay
Mathilde McCormick Sails for Europe Today
New York dispatch reports sixteen year old Mathilde McCormick of Chicago sails tomorrow on the Majestic for Europe accompanied by her uncle Crug McCormick. She arrived from Chicago today and is bound for Paris on arrival. Also noted is Kenneth Gross treated at Emergency Hospital for a painful fog bite on the right side abdomen earlier.
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Mathildon
McCormick
Chiergo
Max Dier
Europe
Majestic
Kenneth Gross
Read Street
Barge Captain Injured After Violent Storm Strikes Sound
A barge line en route from Bridgeport to New York in rough Sound weather yesterday afternoon suffered heavy damage. Captain Peterson of Flaten Island was hospitalized after a severe scalp wound and possible skull fracture. The overturned cabin and debris caused extensive damage as the crew, including Owen J. McWilliams, battled the storm and reassessed recovery efforts.
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Bridgeport
Peterson
Flaten Yeland
Cune
Bridgerori
Kimperseney Hospital
Perason
A. Ty Mwy
President Confident Coal Production Will Meet Country's Need
The White House says coal output will satisfy national demand despite railroad embargoes aimed at essential freight and foodstuffs. Major lines like Norfolk and Western, Pennsy, and Baltimore and Ohio resisted nonessential shipments under ICC emergency powers. H B Spencer named Federal Coal Administrator to oversee distribution while no new moves in the strike are planned. union leaders see a possible settlement through an interstate joint conference between miners and operators, with anthracite awaiting bituminous adjustment.
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White House
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Hardie
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Harding Sees Rail Strike Settled As Talks Open
President Harding expressed belief a workable settlement is near as rail executives and striking unions prepare to submit proposals. Key seniority and reallocation questions await decisions, with meetings planned for Tuesday and a national review to follow.
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British Miners Glad of Boom Caused by American Coal Strike
In London and Washington the Associated Press reports the Miners Federation facing export questions as American coal strike boosts UK demand. British miners hope the boom yields full employment and better wages, while Henry B. Spencer becomes federal coal administrator to manage coal distribution during the strike emergency.
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Associated Press
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Coal Distribution Committee
Gen Kneeland Back in Danbury for Wedding Tomorrow
Danbury reports Gen Kneeland and John Johnson plan to marry in St James Episcopal Church as non residents face five day license rules. The couple left for Danbury after a brief stop in Fittsfield where authorities noted delays and legal questions. Inspired by coal administration talks, Hoover announced new appointees while the nation faces continued supply concerns.
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Tennessee
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Nomvaik
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Musas
Kneeland
Advocates of High Wool Tariff Win on 3 Roll Calls
Washington July 28 Proponents press for higher wool tariff as Senate debate on the schedule continues. Three roll calls taken with leaders hopeful yet cautious. Senator Lonstrom Republican Wisconsin cites concealed prevention for manufacturers while Senator Nelson Republican Minnesota denounces wool rate protests and the bill, likening opponents to wool Philistines and urging acceptance of relief from Providence.
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Saults
Senate
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Wisfoor
Nelson
Minnesota
Countess of Essex Dies in Bath Hotel Bath Murder Not Suspected
Dowager Countess of Essex daughter of the late Beach tra at of York Wace was found dead of heart failure in her bath in Bath London on July 7. She had attended a party hosted by Mrs. Rupert Reckett and appeared in high spirits before retiring for a late evening bath. The body was discovered after the bathroom door was forced. she had presumably been dead for several hours.
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Countess of Essex
Beach Traat
York
Nile
Rupert Reckett
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