Deaf man saved from Bilberry swamp in Milford police rescue
A deaf mute man, Griffin, was trapped in Bilberry swamp near Milford for four hours as a rescue party led by Chief Maker Officer Ervin Fox pulled him from the muck. The dangerous bog and dense vegetation made the search difficult while bystanders and a local instructor aided in locating him after dawn.
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Maker
Milford
Fox
Milforr
Bilberry
Francia
Grifia
Bridgeport
Grian
Clement Blakn
Central Avenue
Blakney
Carl J. Johnson
Bridgreport
Derry Coronas
Binkney
Grifin
Johnson
James M. Maher
Anothe Grifin
Ervin Fox
Griffin
Colonel Church Chosen One of Legion Pilgrims
Colonel Earl D. Church with 25 years at Travelers Insurance was named one of three American region pilgrims from Connecticut to join the official voyage to France. His record includes National Guard and overseas service in World War I, with a general orders citation for gallantry and a personal decoration from General Pershing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Earl D. Church
Travelers Incurancs , Company
Connecticut
France
National Guard
Oversesa
Eightieth
Meuse-Arsenne Offen
Gere
Pershing
Harding predicts bright economic future for nation
Washington July 29 President Harding asserts a steady recovery from wartime strain and a bright economic outlook. The White House cites reduced discount rates by Federal Reserve banks from 7 to 1.5 percent as a key factor, signaling cheaper money to ease business stagnation and boost exports. The statement contrasts current policy with wartime rate hikes and notes international rate alignment.
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White House
Federal Reserve Banks
Washington
United States
Harding
Federal Reserve Statement
Federal Reserve Bank
Bank of England
Tariff Hearings Suspended After Monday
Washington July 29 Senate Finance Committee members began pressuring witnesses for definite facts and figures on new tariff provisions as hearings were suspended after Monday to decide whether American Valuation provisions in the Yardney or House bill are to be struck out or retained.
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Ashington
Senate Finance Committee
Penrose
Mondey
Tin W
Flesaltto
Arms Parley Seen as Start of Big Peace Move
Washington reports that the forthcoming disarmament conference is viewed by some as the start of a major peace effort. Observers warn the Peace Conference failed by trying to set terms for ending the war and for postwar world management in one step.
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Mark Suliva
Washington
Ington
America
Pertigna Dias
Government Demands Bergdoll Gold Pot in Probe
The alien property custodian demanded an accounting of the $105060 gold pot linked to Grover Bergdoll escape. The Bergdoll family chief, Emma Bergdoll, and son Mira were ordered to separate estates and account for funds. A House committee plans a minority report after executive meeting.
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Waskington
Grover
Bergdoll
Thomas W. Milles
Peters
House
Bergdell
Myre
Emma C. Bergdell
Slacken
Mira
Craver
Erwin
Houss
Ihe
Miler Toby
Grover Bergdof
Washington
Johnean
Kentucky
Wood
Virginia
Flood
U Boats to Battle In Commercial War
German U boats are to be used in a new commercial war, with plans to deploy sea weapons under treaty restrictions. The program aims to probe European oil markets and is directed by German industrial leaders, as reported by the department.
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Washington
Gremans
Sengkund
Conwal
Hanvhbury
Baling
Thug Burnes
Lord Northcliffe Denies Interview and Dinner Controversy
Lord Northcliffe denies giving an interview and recounts withdrawal of embassy invitations during a Washington visit. He attended a private dinner hosted by Mrs. E. B. Maclean at her country home after a planned embassy dinner, meeting Sir Auckland Geddes and other officials. The dispute with Lord Curzon over invitations and attendance at events remains unresolved as cabinet and Congress members were said to be present at the Maclean gathering.
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Washington
Lord Northcliffe
British Isles
Jeff Washington
Tord Northellifs
Wash- Inston
Invita
Iongay
England
Northcliffe Pens
Lord Curzon
Geddesst
Tord Northcliffe
E. B Maelean
Sir Auckland Gedde
Flig Viscaint
McLean
Lord Natthcliffe
Sir Auckland
Cabinet
Congress
Tonisht
McTread
Aine
Tota Northcliffe
Tord Curzon
KING QUOTED IN ALLEGED INTERVIEW ON IRELAND POLICY
The text reports an alleged interview attributed to Lord Northcliffe, with Lloyd George denying any coercion by Lord Curzon or Washington influence on canceling sanction. The Prime Minister reads a statement to the House about inflammatory Irish statements and urges caution against sensational reports.
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Geddes
Washington
Lord Northcliffe
Og Burthcliffe
Lord Curzon
Lloyd-George
Enagisk Prisa
Palley
Northelttve
United States
Ireland
House of Commons
Lloyd-Georsa
Treland
Wing George
Tloyd-George
Uno
Bujusty
Put Money on ice In Torrid Hungary
Financial troubles in Hungary worsen as a wave of heat drives prices and instability higher. Inked paper smudges obscure details while capitalists rush to secure safe storage. Thermometers show 100 degrees in the shade as intense heat compounds turmoil.
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Torrid
Hungary
Hundred Per Cent Day For Humidity
A weather note records a humid day with temperatures reaching 76 by 5 pm and a maximum of 85 earlier, with humidity rising from 94 percent at 6 am to 106 after 7 pm. A self recording thermometer at Harvey & Lewis Co., 1148 Main Street, provides a table of temperatures.
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Iid
Mercury
Twarvey & Lewis Company
Mother Superior Augustine Glaven Claimed by Death
SHLTORD July 24 Mother M Augustine Cliven superior of the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy died at Saint Rafael's hospital New Haven shortly after noon today She had directed Gonn Mon fay two weeks under Dr William Verit Born in Norwalk she joined the Sisters of Mercy forty years ago She later led the Sisters of Mercy in Meriden and Lancaste Hall She was known across the state as teacher and businesswoman and helped prepare at Taurnsten Hall since its inception Funeral from the hall Monday morning at 10 oclock with Rev P H McClean celebrating high mass of requiem
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Shltord
M Augustine Cliven
Academy of
Norwalk
Larralton Hall
Slater Mary Moreteine
Ociosk
Hey
Hy McClean
Aolema
One Killed Six Hurt In Automobile Crash Worcester MA
One man died and six were seriously injured in three automobile crashes around Worcester tonight. Participants included Menahem T. Silverman of Norwich and Meyer Lynn of Worcester, all injured in separate collisions near Santis Bridge Street.
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Worcester
Mase
Hartford Man Die Deduced From Poison
The inquest into the death of Chauncey Wh. GoukT at Toronto, Canada, concluded that the Hartford man died from poison administered by a person of interest. The jury announced the verdict amid sealed evidence and conflicting testimonies.
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Hartford
Mrs Stone Narrates Dramatic Mount Hanon Rescue Attempt
Mrs WW E Stone wife of Purive university's ex president recounts dangling on a rope above a hundreds foot cliff on Mount Hanon after her husband fell into a crevice. She spared herself by clinging to a narrow ledge for eight days until Swiss guide Rammer rescued them. The search for Dr Stone continues as the body remains missing.
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BANF
Alberta
WW. E Stone
Purive University
Body
Dr. Stone
Shaa
Vanesily
Police Sergeant Kills Lawyer in Court Ambush
In Cricagg July 29 a enraged police sergeant shot and killed attorney Lemuel Ackley in a crowded Salem courtroom and wounded himself. Ackley died shortly after. Kallege reportedly would recover. The incident interrupted a trial for Salem A. Tet.
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Cricagg
Ang
Henry D. Ielloge
Lemuel Ackley
Ackley
Kallege
Bpestacorm
Kelloggs
Salem A. Tet, Plrintit
Ellor
McDonald
Strilluer
Bridgeport Jitney Plan Moves Forward
Bridgeport aims to keep jitneys running after August 41 as the Bridgeport Bus Association forms. Attorney W F D Kilpatrick says 150 buses leased and about 1000 drivers hired at 50 cents an hour, with cards sold at Bridgeport Plaza. Opposition to Public Utilities Commission bans grows as wealthy residents pledge to pursue bus service options.
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Bridgeport
W. F. D. Kilpatrick
Bridgeport Bus Association
Public Utilities Commission
Bridgeport Plaza
Kilpatrick
Hee
Attites
Eit
Department of Motor Vehicles
Mney Rhilpatrick
Eilpatrick
Hridgewort Bus Association
Jhoeys
Kupetricl
Bridgepost Bus Association
Wil Grant Anther
Substitute Sent For Briand Note
Important complications in the upper Silesian dispute between France and England create a curious situation. Diplomatic quarters report a split in the French cabinet over sending reinforcements. Premier Briand ordered Berthelot to instruct St Amant to tell Britain the supreme council can meet August 4 if the question of relations is resolved.
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France
England
Todey
Foreign Office
Aplit
Upper Silesia
Briang
M. Berthelot
St. Amalia
London
Supreme Council
Irish widow Lindsay executed as spy by Sinn Feiners
Cork widow J. J. Lindsay, kidnapped from her Coghen tard home, was executed by Dublin authorities for aiding the enemy. She was alleged to have conveyed information leading to British executions and related sentences for other prisoners.
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SINN
London
Aivs
W. Lindsay
Cork
Cogehtard
Webrosry
Dali Eireson
Dublin
Associated Press
J. J. Lindsay
Coachfora
Panavide
Homes Exposition and Fashion Show Planned
Bridgeport prepares a home exposition and fashion show to run from fall to autumn. The Retail Board of the Chamber of Commerce formed committees to plan displays of furniture bedding decor lighting and hardware with lectures on home making and fashion. The event aims to showcase practical home goods and stylish living with daily special features and a 98-placemfront plate committee coordinating site selection.
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Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
Benjamin Morrison
W. J. Baird
George
Troxell
Michard Oppal
A. O&m
Englehart
Aa. E. Smith
C. Parker
Gether
Fighten
Anja
Monte
Seslieve
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F. L. Griffin
Church
Legion Pilgrims
Pres. Harding
World Association
Pues
Tas Minority Report
George V
London Times
Capital
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
China
Japan
Philippines
India
M*lean
King
Augustine Glaven
Academy of Our Lady of Mercy
Mrs. Stone
Purdue University
MT. Banon
Lou Golluf
Montague Glass
Bridgeport Sunday Post
P. S
Briand
Silesia
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