Death of Envoy Bancroft in Tokio Shocks Chicago
American Ambassador Elgar A Bancroft died in Tokio at age 70 after a month of convalescence. Born in Galesburg Illinois and educated at Knox College and Columbia Law, he served as ambassador to Japan since 1924 and held top legal posts including general counsel for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and for International Harvester. His Chicago home remained active in civic affairs with progressive views on business and public obligation. His death prompted shock from law partners and colleagues in Chicago.
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Elgar A. Hancroft
Edgar Addison Hancroft
Japan
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Chicago
Liinejg
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
International Harvester Company
Coolidge
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Margaret Healy
Brooklyn
Drunken Motorist Fined in Stamford
In Stamford on July 28 Robert H Chichester of 92 Lockwood Avenue staggered from a cafe into his car in Atlantic Square. Police halted him. he pleaded guilty to operating while intoxicated. Prosecutor Speike urged leniency noting lack of flight risk and a first arrest. Judge Young fined him $100 plus costs and imposed 10 days in jail with possible suspension.
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Stamford
Robert H Chichester
Lockwood Avenue
Atelantic Square
Charles Haggerty
Milford Hendricks
Chichester
Hendricks
Max Speike
Samuel Young
Carmine Peluso
Bible Stress
Cos' Cole
Forceman
Mignerey
Stephen Panchison
Emmett Street
Fast Worker Visits Stamford In Check Scam Case
Louis Moline charged with issuing a worthless check faced further questioning in Stamford City Court. Police say he floated checks totaling about 300 dollars, though one count covers 72 dollars. He impressed friends and a Stamford woman, whom he recently wed, and investigators probe prior work history in New York Chicago and Pittsburgh.
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Stamford
Louis Moline
Moline
New
Hansen Moline
New York
Chicago
Pittsburg
Danbury Elks to Entertain at Annual Bake
Danbury Elks announce their annual Elks bake at Danbury Fair Grounds on Sunday August 23. The event aims to entertain at least 500 and draws attendees from Connecticut and New York lodges. A heatsteak breakfast is set for 11 AM, bake at 3 PM, with entertainment and the Bika Band.
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Danbury
Obituary notices from Stratford and surrounding towns
A string of funeral notices from Stratford Milford and nearby areas lists the deaths of Annie Marga ret Broch Spaines Clara Shietinger Walter M. Hol comb Maude White Dora L. Jones Isabelle T. Clark Timothy Bartholomew Peace Midna Warner Michael D Gould Dr. Edmund Cleary Mabel Butler Elis Josephine A Walsh Cassidy and related bereavement details including survivors and burial sites.
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Edmund Cleary
Washington
Thomas 2
John Hamilton
Vincent Delmore
Busiai
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Drexel Surrenders in $10 Million Stock Fraud Indictment
Anthony J Drexel Jr, son of a Philadelphia banker and Goulds son in law, surrendered to a felony indictment from 1921 charging the sale of over issued stock of Standard Films Indicates Inc capitalized at 10 million dollars. He pleaded not guilty and posted $1,000 bail, giving Angico France as his address.
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New York
Anthony J Drexel, Jr
Philadelphia
George J Gould
Felera
Standard Films Indicates, Inc
Drexel
Angico
France
United States Steel earnings show increase in second quarter 1925
The United States Steel Corporation reported net earnings of 40,624,221 in Q2 1925 and earnings per share of 2.06, with an extra 50 cent dividend declared alongside the regular 1.26 dividend. First-half 1925 earnings stood at 599 per share while dividend requirements totaled 360. London reports suggest rubber price support of 4 shillings per pound for two years amid reaction to Kellogg notes on US production policy.
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United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
London
Federation of British Industries
Kellogg
United States
Rubber Prices Show Decrease In London Market
Rubber prices fell sharply after a surge to record highs. Spot quotations dropped three and a half pence to three shillings ten pence per pound. Futures also declined with August at three shillings seven pence, September three shillings six pence, and late 1900s contracts around two shillings eleven and a half pence to two shillings sixpence. The move reflects roughly a four pence twelve half-pence break from yesterday's close.
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London
Gambling House Proprietor Fined In Stamford Case
In Stamford on July 28 Special the gambling house proprietor Harry Witruk of 28 Davenport Street was fined 100 dollars and costs for keeping a gambling house and 200 dollars and costs for violating the Howe law, with 30 days in jail. Several accomplices from Davenport and nearby streets were fined 25 dollars and costs for aiding the operation. bonds were set and bail posted. Det Sergt Hagen reported a raid found cards, money and liquor. counsel argued warrants were lacking.
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Stamford
Harry Witruk
Davenport Street
John Kennish
Michael Burake
Elmstoft Road
Charles Danck
Bedford Hulls
John Leback
Ludlow Street
Michael Krocki
Walnut Street
Danbury Boosters Outing Set For Dorlon's Point Trip
Danbury boosted club members and guests will attend an annual outing at Dorlon's Point East Norwalk Wednesday afternoon. More than 150 people are expected as the organization of local business leaders and manufacturers enjoys lunch at Hotel Green then travels to the shore for baseball, trapshooting and other sports followed by a shore dinner.
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Danbury
Rowland Celebrates 75th Birthday in Bridgeport
Daniel M Rowland, city building inspector of Bridgeport for 29 years, marks his 75th birthday this week. He remains active in ladder climbing and city duties. Next Saturday colleagues will host an outing at John G. Schwarz Jr. summer home on the Pomerang river near Stevenson.
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Daniel M Rowland
Dan
Bridgeport
Park City
Rowland
John G. Schwarz, Jr
Pomerang River
Stevenson
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