Coast Guard halts schooner William Morse after gunfire
Two coast guard patrol boats capture the two masted auxiliary schooner William Morse 25 miles off Atlantic City after a dispute over navigation laws. Captain Menella Brooklyn says the vessel was once a rum runner but now used for fishing. Crew alleges machine gun fire and a near miss from a shell. hearing set for tomorrow at the customs house.
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Oil Well Explosion Kills Eleven in Mexico
Reports from the Department of Industry and Commerce state ten Mexican workers and one American were killed when an El Aguila Oil Company well exploded on the Cerroviejo trail in the Tanpico region. Rescue teams had not reached the scene by last night amid frayed weather and smoldering debris.
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Wife's Auto Ride Causes Trouble in Westport
Stephen Kalahani of Greena Farms faces a breach of peace charge after a fight at his home in Westport last night. Police say he attacked his wife and son John with a weapon, inflicting a scalp gash and a cut arm. Injuries were treated by a Southport surgeon.
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Best Equipped Dental Offices Opened in Bridgeport
Bridgeport sees the opening of modern dental offices by Dr. C W King at 116 Main St. The ad touts sanitary, up-to-date equipment and invites visits. Prices listed include fillings from 2 dollars, gold crowns from 5 dollars, bridgework 5 dollars and up, plus a featherweight plate noted for comfort and security.
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Rabbi Confirms Candidates at Temple Service
Rabbi Meyerovits confirms twelve candidates at Park Avenue Temple as capacity crowds stand by for admittance. The ceremony features a processional, readings by Helen Wenner, Ansel Wittstein, and, after blessing, a reception in the vestry. Confirmed include Marjorie Birnbaum, Edward Gerber, Herbert Golden, Milton Lieberthal, Ruth Ritter, Barnet Shapiro, Helen Spiegel, Jillian Stein, Arthur Vago, Aaron Walder, Helen Werner, and Ansel Witteteln.
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Edward EL. Gerber
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Helen RR. Spiegel
Jillian Stein
Arthur Vago
Aaron Walder
Helen ‘. Werner
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American Athletes in British Open Championships
Entry forms for the Amateur Athletic Association open championships of Great Britain to be held at Stamford Bridge Sports Ground Tendon on July 17 and 18 were received from Harry J. Barclay. Several American stars are expected to compete in events including sprints hurdles distance runs jumps throws and the mile relay.
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Roland Brooks Funeral Today
The funeral of Roland Brooks veteran of the Union Army and longtime Bridgeport resident will be held today at 2 PM from Henry B F Bishop funeral rooms 274 Fairfield Avenue. Rev J W Davis will conduct services and burial will be in Park Cemetery. Brooks died Thursday at the Soldiers Home Newark aged 79 after a decline in health. He served from age fourteen through the entire Civil War with General Sherman marching to the sea and fighting at Port Hudson Annabille Gauiveburg and other engagements. He farmed in Trumbull and is survived by his wife Sarah Brooks two daughters a son and six grandchildren.
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Phillies No Longer Laughing At Club
The Philadelphia Nationals, once derided in the second division, have shed their lowly image this season as their pitchers shut down opponents and the Phillies’ batting pounds pitchers from coast to coast, changing reputation within the National League.
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Father of Star Athlete Held in Liquor Case
Stamford May 31 Special James Rinaldi a former saloonkeeper at 434 State street Stamford was arrested tonight and let out on bail of 1000 dollars for court tomorrow charged with violation of the Minor Tax His son Joseph Rinaldi a Stamford high school football player was arrested Saturday night and released on bail of 1000 for hearing tomorrow charged with breach of the peace assault and violation of the liquor law Hugh Winters complained to police he had been beaten by Joseph Rinaldi in the saloon John Donahue of 17 Cherry street was arrested for a breach of the peace Auto Death Inquest Coroner Phelan to hold an inquest tomorrow into the death of John Jones seven who was killed in an accident in Springdale May 27 dying in Stamford hospital The next day Pending the Inquest the driver who struck the boy will not be arrested Train Death Inquest Coroner Phelan will hold another Inquest Wednesday into the death of Harry H Dercabrian 871 Pacific street Stamford who was killed rushing to catch a train on Saturday and was crushed beneath the wheels after striking a post at the depot He was in a hurry to catch his train to meet his wife in New York and go to Rockaway Beach Dercabrian died in Stamford hospital at thirty years old
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Cherry Street
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Springdale
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New York
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Hornsby Becomes Second Youngest Cardinal Manager
In Pittsburgh on May 41, Rogers Hornsby, aged 28, is announced as the St. Louis Cardinals new skipper after Branch Rickey steps down. Hornsby hails the decision and notes Rickey’s past support as the Cardinals meet the Cincinnati Reds in St. Louis.
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