Boy Drowns After Muddy Dive At Johnsons Creek
Seven year old Charles Bixby drowned after diving from a makeshift raft into shallow creak water at Johnsons Creek near Adams Street. He did not surface as his friends fled. body found buried in thick mud over half an hour later. Dr Sollosy pronounced death. neck fractures noted by Medical Examiner H Le Baron Peters. Neighbors blamed delayed call for help. A dozen onlookers, including his twelve year old brother, witnessed the tragedy.
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Johnson's Creek
Baxby
Than & Jal
Veterans Present Flag to Scouts in Bridgeport
Bridgeport chapter of the United Spanish War Veterans will present a flag to the Bridgeport Council of Boy Scouts of America during the annual department encampment. Commander Thomas W. Ronney and camp leader N W Bishop camp arranged the gift, intended to aid the scout council lacking a headquarters.
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Bridgeport
Bey Besatn of America
Bishop Camp
United Spanish War Veterans
Sud
Abetsur
Aucuse
Arnold Sorenson
Bridgeport Council
Boy Scouts of America
N. W. Bishop
Thomas W. Ronney
N. W. Bishop Amp
Joseph Weir
Buy Scoute
Dentist Dies in Host Bathtub From Gas Leak
NORWALK July 28 Dr Robert Pronkfeldt 23 of Brooklyn N Y died while bathing at his cousin Dr Leo Stull's home 66 Wilton Ave The likely cause was escaping gas from a water heater the bathroom window was slightly open Dr W W Tracey medical examiner ruled it accidental The body was found by Dr Stull after he failed to answer a call.
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Norwalk
Robert Pronkfeldt
78Th Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Leo Stult
Wilton Avenue
W. W. Tracey
Stull
Frankfeldt
Tracey
Bridgeport News Blast Highlights Local Affairs
Bridgeport and Fairfield County items dominate with reports on a new decuse hearing, industrial relations, and road work. Funeral attendance for Frank H. Woodruff in Milford, zoning discussions in Laston, and tax talks by the State Chamber of Commerce appear among scattered briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Viierans
Boy Scouts
Will. K. Ny
Johan
Pamneway
Theron
Norwich
Laston Rotera
Frank HL. Woodruf
Milford
State Chamber of
Amd
Cavapa
Lowalan
Wikh
We Vock
Delfast Bending
New Aucietr
Ture
Gray
St Corinet
Negro
Angelus Tene
Ben Purnell
Atlantic Ale
Scuce
Monahan
Sing Sing
Page Jey
Mhot
Bis Weite
Paget
Kupland Ludusteigl
Mark
Tage
Ite Vy Maak
Monahan Sentenced to Fifty Years at Sing Sing
New York July 28 Boston Billy Williams alias James F Monahan a famed burglar linked to a 90 000 jewel theft at the Jesse Livermore estate has been sentenced to fifty years in Sing Sing He confessed and threw kisses to two women as he left for prison His accomplice Arthur Barry already serving a twenty five year term looms as the likely target of further prosecutions and Monahan remains bitter about Barry who allegedly squealed proceedings continued as police unveil a wider trail across Connecticut New Jersey and New York.
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New York
Associated Press
Boston
Billy” Williams
Wiliams
James F. Monahan
Sing Sing
Jesse L. Livermore
Connecticut
New Jersey
Mary Monahan
Worcester
Mags
Monahan
Edward
Mineola Long Island
Court House
Arthur Barry
Harry
Monhan
Barry
Monohan
New
Salt's Textile Case To Be Retrіed In Hartford Court
U S District Attorney John Buckley signed and filed a stipulation in Hartford over the Salt's Textile Manufacturing Company of Bridgeport now in receivership. The 1919 tax dispute seeks 318 381. 54 dollars claimed on an alleged 2 355 212 74 franc depreciation loss from French operations in Lyons and Saint Justic Sur Loir. The government argues the loss was not actual. the company says currency depreciation must be converted to dollars. Henry P F Parmelee of New Haven represents the receiver as special counsel.
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Internal Revenue
Salt's Textile Manufacturing Company
Bridgeport
United States
John Buckley
Hartford
United States District Court
William T. Smith
Orange
M. J
Salt's
Salt
Lyons
St. Justic Sur Loir
France
Henry PF. Parmelee
Mew Haven
Cas
Reich pays $2 for Milford parking violation
Murray Reich a Bridgeport attorney and former Milford resident paid a $2 fine for a ne parking law violation in Milford after a lengthy delay.
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Reich
Murray Reich
Bridgeport
Milford
Society Folk Fight Plans for Airport Spoiling Summer Colony
New York July 28. The Union Tobacco Company, aided by George J Whelan, announced acquisition of several brands from the American Tobacco Company. The new Delaware based firm will manufacture and distribute through the Union and United Tobacco corporations, aiming to spend 10 million on advertising next year. Key officers include Whelan as chairman and D A Schulte as board chair. Julian Wattley named secretary but not a director. The move shifts brands from American Tobacco to the Union, to concentrate 24 million daily cigarette consumption into the new line.
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New York
Associated Press
New York Evening Port
Union ‘Tobacco Company
American Tubarco Company
Union Company
George J. Whelan
Union
United Tobacco Corporation
United Clgar
Schulte Chaing
Whelan
Collis
Laula Coldfogle
United
Julian Wattley
Delaware
American Tobacco Company
Whelin
Scouts Stunt Triggers State Police Murder Call
In Newtown a Bridgeport Boy Scout troop staged a fake murder at Camp Paquauping prompting a police response. Scouts, hearing voices and a splash, rushed to the lake shore where masked men fired revolvers. A caller then summoned Ridgefield State Police. officers pursued the staged crime near Southbury’s Bennett’s Bridge.
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Newtown
Bridgeport
Atunt
Paomperang
Lake Zoar
Ridgefield
John L. Kelly
Leo Carroll
Morris D. Beers
Carroll
Bennett’s Bridge
Southbury
Housatonic River
Kelly
Enforcement In New York Futile Says Lowman
Assistant Secretary Lowman declared federal enforcement of prohibition in New York impracticable under current conditions. He predicted complete prohibition could not be achieved even with a greatly expanded squad, citing repeal of state laws and the vast local enforcement structure beyond federal reach. He noted only 3,500 prohibition agents nationwide, with over ten percent in New York, and said no new personnel will be assigned.
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Washington
Associated Press
New York
Lowman
Prohibition Bureau
New Organization Fights Machine in City Politics
A newly formed Young Men's Republican association aims to oppose the regular Republican party. Attorney William Burton announced the group backing the Greater Primary league’s aims to upset the current regime, with a second meeting planned for August 2. About 40 to 50 attended, including W. F. D. Kilpatrick and Clarence E. Winton, though no officers were elected and no candidates endorsed. Burton avoided naming attendees and said some left early.
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Young Men's Republican Association
Republican Party
Iuch Fight
W. 7. D. Kilpatrick
William Burton
Greater Primary League
Burton
WHI
Agaby
Ments
W. F. D. Kilpatrick
Alpert BE. Zinn
Whillam J. Ard
Thomas McCormick
Clarence E. Winton
Shannon shares in $768,587 estate split between kin
A son Porter C. Shannon of New York and a daughter Margery Shannon Johneson of New Canon share in the $768,587 estate of the late Gertrude Shannon after an appraisal filed with the state tax commission.
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New York
iBy Associated Press
Porter C. Shannon
Margery Shannon Johneson
New Canon
Gertrude Shannon
Connecticut Chamber Urges Corporate Tax Cut
New Haven July 28 The Connecticut Chamber of Commerce board of directors unanimously urged a reduction in corporation taxes citing a fiscal year surplus of 686 million and record high customs revenues The resolution asks Connecticut's senators and representatives to push for a substantial tax cut based on national fiscal strength and prospects for excess government income.
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New Haven
Associated Press
Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
Board of
United States Treasury
Treasury
United States
Connecticut
State Chamber
Widow pleads for Sacco Vanzetti in 1920 case
Mrs. Sarah Berardelli, widow of Alessandro Berardelli killed in the 1920 South Staintree payroll shooting, telegrams Governor Alvan Fuller urging clemency for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. The Sacco-Vanzetti defense committee released the telegram, and Herman Bernstein joined in an international, political-symbol framing of the case.
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Boston
Associated, Press
South Staintree
Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Alvan T. Fuller
Sarah , Berardell
Alessandro Berardelli
Ae Armee Band
Berardelli
Braintree
Bacco
Vanzetti
Herman Bernstein
New York
Mnes
iSacco-Vanvetti
Mr. Bernstein
Baseball Spotlight by Professor Phelps Examines Umpire Tale
Saturday Telegram publishes an exclusive by Prof. William Lyon Phelps on America's pastime, Baseball. The piece recalls the time the professor threw no bat at an umpire and reflects on the game's spirit and controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lyon Phelps
America
Gene
Failure of Naval Talks Ends in Impasse at Geneva
Geneva July 28 The tripartite naval conference nears break unless new developments alter course. British proposals were rejected by the American delegation. A plenary session is set for Monday, with a Japanese delegate suggesting this may be the conference’s last meeting. Delegates remained largely silent aside from Rear Admiral Hilary P. Jones.
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Geneva
Associated Press
Tripartite Naval Conference
Tripartite Plenipotentiaries
W. C. Holgeman
Hugh S. Gibson
Great Britain
Bridgeman
Gibson
Hilary P. Jones
Heat Wave Grips Bridgeport as Temperatures Soar
Bridgeport endured a blistering heat wave with 88 as the high and a 105 degree sunlit reading. Thousands flocked to beaches and resorts while roads out of the city were packed with motorists seeking relief. City records show July 28 as the hottest day since 1921 with a 69 degree low and 83 degree noon rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Max A. Baum
Ovensike
William J. Mealin
Roetdn Avenue
Kansas U S Reserve Bank To Lower Rate
The Federal Reserve Board approved the Kansas City bank’s request to set a rediscount rate at 3 1/2 percent on all paper maturities, effective July 29, marking the first cut from the uniform 4 percent rate after years of western banking practice. Governor Crisemge? of the Fed board declined to comment on further system action.
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Washington
Associated Press
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Federal Reserve Board
Kansas City
Bank 6
D. R. Crisemgey
Federal Reserve System
Lauder Caricatures Draw Protest in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh on July 28 strong opposition arose at a town council meeting over awarding Sir Harry Lauder the freedom of the city. Debate highlighted displeasure with his caricatures and the Scotish comedian's apparent loss of popularity among some Scots as the council votes were cast.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Associated Press
Sir Harry Lauder
Harry
Lauder
Hearing Ordered on WICC License in New Location
The Federal Radio Commission will hear Station WICC's bid to move its transmitter to Sport Hill Easton on Tuesday August 9 at 2 PM. The session will review the construction permit request plus petitions to revoke the license and power and frequency changes.
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WICC
Sport Hill
Easton
Federal Radio Commission
Washington
Petiion
Howard L. Shaff
William B. Boardman
Jonathan Grout
Atadio
Federal
New England
Survivor of Eastland Rescue Amid Favorite Disaster
Chicago July 28 AP A mother of five and Eastland disaster survivor Mrs Gertrude Berndt was saved from drowning when the Favorite excursion boat sank after colliding with waves. Four of her children drowned in the incident, underscoring the tragedy of the day.
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Chicago
Gertrude Berndt
Tennyson's Desendant Divorces Lady Asquith
Major Lionel Hallam Tennyson, descendant of the poet, is granted a divorce on grounds of misconduct. James Montgomery Beck Jr. of the United States named co-respondent. Tennyson a noted cricketer. Mrs. Tennyson is Lally Asquith, niece of the Countess of Oxford.
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London
Associated Press
Lionel Hallam Tennyson
Joany
James Montgomery , Beck Jr
United States
Tennyson
Countess of Oxford
Lally Asquith
Number of Cigarette Brands Will Be Reduced as Result of Big Tobacco Deal
NEW BEDFORD Mass July 28 The big guns of Salter s Point exclusive society cluster around Col E H R Green multimillionaire son of Hetty Green and his proposed 61 5 million airport Alanson B Houghton United States ambassador to the court of James with his brother A A Houghton are said to have bid 985 000 for swamp land to block Green s airport plans The Houghtons own summer homes at the point Residents oppose the Colonel s airport calling it a nuisance and say they will spend thousands to stop it Green vows to build the runway despite opposition and may go to court if needed
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New Bedford
Mass
Exclusive Society
Salter's Point
Hetty Green
Alanson B. Houghton
United States
Court of &J
Green
Dartmouth
Cirgen
Cout
Doomed excursion boat tragedy leaves Chicago heat escape crowd dead
A Chicago area excursion boat named Favorite capsized in Lake Michigan about a mile off shore. More than 60 aboard, mostly women and children, were trapped as the craft sank. By late night 28 bodies were recovered and 20 others reported missing. 18 rescued. Ming Opal Helton aided in rescues. Johnny Weissmuller assisted later.
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Siw
Lake Michighm
Chiccaga
Ming Opal Helton
Hugo
Ofla
Cola
Si Beseus
Dohnny Weissmuller
Ming Champion
Ajell
Belmont
Dliss
Lake Michigan
Lerton Avenue
Q Bolles
British Secretary Chambers Attentive to U S Relations
London July 38 In Geneva talks Austen Chamberlain British foreign secretary says no possibility of a quarrel with the United States regardless of Geneva outcomes. He cites continued friendly ties and avoids suggesting any hostile stance toward America amid naval arms limitation discussions.
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London
Associs
Geneva
Austen Chamberlain
Britain
United States
House of Commons
Col Kenworthy
United
Pis Agas
Giffer
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Johnson’s Creek
Charles Bixby
Johnson
Adams Street
Frederice E and
Flor
F. Bixby
Camp Pomperaug
Wspaper
Adian
Ocean
Format
Beseum Slenpar
Frenel Pothae
AL Griera
Amery Fey Pariey
Halerk BP
Fiat Weather Report
Rete
Ueger
Bressros As Albans
Hilliva Cone
Tater Howe Powe
Ivetel
Yanks
Suvowio
Neds
Comley
Slayer
Kilpatrick
A. R. Kimball of
Chase Companies
Waterbury
Sacco
NAVAL
Beleve
U. S
England
Kansas
U. S. Reserve Bank
Eastland
Favorite
Lady Asquith
Mogg
Ciucago
U.S. War
Chamberlain
Pareley
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