Town Is Seized by Strikers in Nova Scotia
In Halifax officials seek safety as 500 troops are dispatched for Cape Breton coal fields. In New Waterford strikers control streets after violence that left one miner dead and another wounded. Company police protected the power station, and many officials were missing or in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Halifax
N. S
Cape Breton Coal Fields
New Waterford
British Empire Steel Corporation
H- 4 McCann
Arl
William Devis
Gilbert Watson
Search for Lief Erickson party sails for Newfoundland
June 11 AP reports Robert W Johnson and J Sewart Johnson of Johnson and Johnson surgical supply announce a planned Newfoundland search for William Washburn Nutting and three companions missing since August 10, 1924 after sailing from Iceland to cross the Atlantic in the 40 foot sloops. The expedition departs for Labrador June 25 aboard Lanfoot schooner Zodiac with crew of two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
Robert W
J. Sewart Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
Newfoundland
William Washburn Nutting
Iceland
Avante
Johnson Brothers
Zodiac
Labrador
D. A. Stoneleigh
Yale
With. Naiting
Arthur
Fuldebrand
John O. Todati
Norwest
Heykjavik
Teelad
Baldeck
VT. 8
Trenton
Forthern
Yale Student Flyer Arrest Warrant Issued
A warrant was issued for Thomas BR Sweeney, Yale student of Washington DC, for aviation law violation. He operated a private plane over Yale Field during the Princeton freshman baseball game on May 23, claiming the craft was briefly mounted above the press box. The warrant follows a complaint from Yale officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Thomas BR Sweeney
Yale
Worhington
D. C
Sweeney
Bethany
Yale Field
Yale Princeton
Bridgeport Woman Wins Three Year Legal Battle
Cora Ames of Bridgeport, aged 80, settled a three year court dispute in New Haven at noon yesterday. Her opponents included Mrs Dwight W. Tuttle of East Haven, with a settlement reportedly between 75 000 and 100 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Ames
Dwight W. Tuttle
Courtland Street
New Haven
Miss Ames
East Haven
Strike of 400 Weavers Expands in Shelton
In Shelton on June 11 a strike of about 400 weavers and helpers at the Shelton Looms, Sidney Blumenthal and Co. Inc., grows more threatening as pay demands rise to 10 percent and a one room per worker rule is rejected. Helpers left Tuesday night in sympathy, the plant remains non union since 1912, and rumors persist of T W W involvement and possible plant relocation to Ungerville or Riverhead if no settlement is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Sidney Blumenthal and Co. Inc
Thia City
Moray
Shekon Looma
Stelke
Ungerville
Conn
Riverhead
N. 3
Blumenthal Company
Prefers Jail Over Fine For Reckless Driving
John Thonka, 19, jailed five days at Bridgeport County Jail over a May 11 auto incident on Fairfield Avenue after a sidewalk skid. Cited for reckless driving and operating without a license, he faced a $6147 fine but chose jail, backed by attorney J. Walter Shaeffer who noted his large needy family. He appealed the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thonka
Bridgeport
Chonka
Fairfield Avenue
J. Walter Shaeffer
Frederick W. Huxford
Criminal Court
Oklahoma origins of a New Haven probate dispute
The three year probate court saga in New Haven traces back to Oklahoma 26 years ago when Dwight W. Tuttle, then a United States commissioner, investigated living conditions of Indians. Tuttle later became a Hartford state senator and deeded about 100,090 dollars worth property, including three houses at 0-88-90-96 Teurtland Street, to his secretary Miss Ames, who accompanied him to Connecticut and remained there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Oklahoma
Dwight W. Tuttle
United States
Tuttle
Hartford
Hast Haven
Miss Ames
Connecticut
Amen
Teurtland Street
Thin City
North Shore Town Loses 70 Homes in Conflagration
Nahant Massachusetts suffers a major blaze as seventy buildings burn in a shifting wind across Bass Point shore, damaging about half a million dollars. Most structures were year round homes. a Boson fireboat helped avert a broader catastrophe near the Bass Point beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Shore Town
Nwahant
Mass
Seacoast
Senator Lodge
Swampscott
Cool Mige
Center Hin
Basa Point
Bosson
Bass Point
Nahant
Hope of Floating Steamer Sinks On Penfield Reef
The freight steamer Industry of the Bridgeport New York line ran aground on Penfield Reef and resisted tug attempts through two high tides. With only seven feet of depth, nine feet needed, the vessel remains upright as crowds watch. A tug, wrecking boat, and pontoon buoying options are being tried, while the James McGuire bark is slated for New York dry dock after beaching at Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport-New York Steamship Company
Penfield Reef
Tony
Vargo
Merritt-Chapman
McGuire
Barkie James McGuire
New York Dry Dock
Pridgeport
Fairfield
Norway Praises Speech at State Fair Grounds
In Oslo on June 1, CAP President Cooldine's regent address at the Mitensata State Fair Grounds commemorating Norwegians who emigrated to the United States a century ago drew strong enthusiasm. Norwegian editorials and despatches praise the words as heartfelt recognition of compatriots who left home and now form part of the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslo
Norway
CAP
Cooldine
Mitensata State Fair Grounds
Naranien
United States
Norweg
Melantie oShippmne Gasette
Aollége
Korwaglane
Law student confesses murder of football star in Louisiana
George W. Gill a 23 year old Loyola University New Orleans law student confessed to Sheriff that he killed Robert Reid, a centenary college football player. The confrontation occurred near Pleasureville after an argument over a woman. Gill admitted using an oar to strike Reid during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Louisiana
George W. Gill
Loyola University
New Orleans
Robert
Bob) Reid
Centenary
Pleasureville
Here
GMN
Reid
Jury absolves men in assault case. Breach of peace verdicts come
Bridgeport reports a jury cleared three men of assaulting a policeman but convicted them for breach of peace. Other items note a train collision at Carson derth crossing with one death, a self confessed slaying rally for a priest, and various regional notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Carson Derth Crossing
Eacates Aeath
O Mahoney
Aix
Penfield Reef
Perigres
Tilver
En-gineers Club
Chief Nichols
Stratford
Fairfield County
Birlke
Shelton
Norwalk
Derby Heh School
Stratford Red Cross
Ansonia
Olden
Blodgett
Hold New Suspect in Kane Murder Case
Marcus Glover, 34, was held without bail in Yorkville court after being arraigned on charges linked to the murder of Brooklyn stenographer Misa Florence Kane. He is accused of assaulting John Kirby in a Grand Central subway alcove, as Mrs Kirby testified. The judge ordered continued detention on the suggestion of an assistant district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marcus Glover
Yorkville
Misa Florence Kane
Brooklyn
Glover
John Kirby
Kirby
Thieves Steal Auto After Sighted by Friend
A man at Clinton Avenue and Greyrock Place reported to police that his brand new car was stolen this evening after he saw two men approach and get in before he could reach the vehicle. He chased them for two blocks but could not catch up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atampord
Clinton Avenue
Greyrockh
Twoung Mien
Mystery Solved Not Yet in Wellesley Farms Shooting
Police probe the June fatal shooting of Priscilla Amidon 15 and the wounding of her friend Sterling Mill in Wellesley Farms Mass A revolver found near Amidon's body is tied to the case authorities pursue a possible motive while Mills condition remains noncritical as officials review conflicting ballistics reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley Farms
Mase
Priscilla Amidon
Sterling Mill
Pearl Dayton Arrested After Car Hits Chief’s Vehicle
Pearl Dayton a former Stratford resident, believed to be from Mount Vernon, was arrested early today after allegedly hitting Chief William Nichols’s patrol car twice on Stratford avenue and fleeing with two companions. Her vehicle reportedly struck a parked car owned by Roderick Walker as officers pursued, with a second woman fleeing the scene. License number NC-1995 was associated with Dayton’s car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Dayton
East Side
Mount Vernon
Valentine
Nquor
William Nichols
Stratford
Golden Hill Street
Water Street
Chief Nichols
Stratford Avenue
Pembroke Street
East Main Street
Roderick Walker
L Edward H. Jones
O Mahony Breaks Six Day Hunger Strike With Lunch Break
James N B O'Mahony prisoner in Fairfield county jail ends six day hunger strike by eating a large dinner after calling in Rev John C Lynch to urge him to eat The motive is to hasten his murder trial which is delayed for further investigation and to gain talking time with officials. O'Mahony claims law study and strategy, with doctors saying he is sane and aiming to influence the trial timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. B. O'Mahony
Fairfield County
Q'Mahony
Beatrice Donnelly
Greenwich
Oder
Callain
O'Mahony
John C. Lynch
Emanuel Hrodsky
Brodsky
Mahony
de. Brodsaky
Manchester
England
Simcon Penge
Pease
Man Dies as Woman Driver Held After Stamford Accident
Stamford June 11 Special George Hamlin 65 of 159 Richmond Hill avenue died at 10 20 tonight in Stamford hospital from internal injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by Mrs Edith Robbins of 14 Hillbank avenue Greenwich. Mrs Robbins was arrested tomorrow according to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
George Hamlin
Richmond Hill Avenue
Pope Seeks Dispensation for Miss MacKay and Irving Berlin
Rome June 11 announcement from the Vatican says Pope Pius XI was asked to issue a special dispensation for the marriage of Ellin MacKay daughter of Clarence MacKay president of Postal Telegraph to Irving Berlin the songwriter Cardinal Hayes of New York approved the request. The union would be judged for Catholic upbringing of children regardless of the father’s religion. A civil ceremony would precede a church rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Pius
Cardinal Hayes
Rome
Pius XI
Ellin MacKay
Clarence MacKay
The
Postal Telegraph Company
Irving Berlin
New York
Holy Office
Caredinal Haven
Jury Frees NEN In Brehl Inth Policeman Case
Bridgeport men John J. Dowd Thomas Demaico and Edward Bramon were acquitted by a jury of assaulting Policeman Thomas Donnelly at North Washington Avenue and Grand Street last March 25. They were, however, found guilty of breach of the peace with seven day jail terms for Dowd and Bramon while DeMaico faced longer penalties and an appeal looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Dowd
Thomas Demaico
Edward Bramon
Bridgeport
Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Thomas Donnelly
Fourth Precinct
North
Washington Avenue
Grand Street
Frederick ‘Xy Huardrs
DeMaren
Dowd
Bramon Tol
Fjrceman Donnelly
Dewd
Paliceman Donnelly
Bramnon
Donnelly
Bramon
DeMacro
Thomas H Flood
Flood
Lawrence Finklestone
Tromell
France to Back Moroccan Sultan in Moroccan Visit
In Rabat French Morocco on June 11, Premier Painlevé conveyed that France will back Sultan Mulai Yasser to preserve his authority. The meeting occurred during Painlevé’s palace visit, with Lyautey present as resident general and an interpreter used for the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabat
French Morocco
Moroove
France
Sultan Mulal Yasser
Paul Paintece
M Painleve
Marechal Lyautey
M. Painleve
Mororen
Fravne
Morarin
Marines to stay at Shanghai to protect U S lives
American Marines will remain in Shanghai to safeguard lives and property amid disturbances until the Chinese government can provide protection. Washington officials declined to discuss an international policing force while notes with Peking are being handled. A gunboat near Wampoa was fired on while escorting a college launch, with no casualties reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
U.S
Washington
State Department
Foreign Office
China
U. S
Douglas Jenking
Canton
Pampanga
Wampoa
American Christian College
Jenkins
Honan Island
Pearl River
Christian College
Honskong
Chameen
Awalis
Peking
Commission of Investigation
le Corpu
Edwin Cunningham
Night Parkers Warned Citywide In Parking Sweep
Nearly two hundred night parkers were warned up to seven o clock yesterday morning. A general police order to be issued early today calls for arrests of all night parkers found parked yesterday. Fourth Precinct reports 40 warned, Third Precinct 24, Second Precinct 64, and Headquarters about 50.
Truck Struck By Train Near Carson Street Crossing
Ernest Lawrence aged 54 of 1046 East Main Street narrowly escaped death when a Danbury Bridgeport bound locomotive struck his one ton fish truck on Carson Street crossing. He suffered possible rib fracture and was treated at home by Dr. H. Curley after being freed from the wreckage. the truck was damaged but the engine left the scene largely intact. The crossing whistle was sounded, but the collision occurred as the train was approaching the crossing at about six miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Street Rar
Ernest Lawrence
Main Street
Danbury
Bridgeport
Dri Lawrence
Lawrence
John Garvey
Carson
R. Iven
Cee
Tralia
V. H. Curley
New Haven Road
Petty
Atlantic Fish Coi
East Main Street
Carson Street
Timothy
Margaret Collina
Edward Bramon
Aign
Hartford Hearing Debates Film Tax Spite and Censorship
Benedict M Holden appeals to veto a moving picture tax citing constitutional and interstate commerce concerns. Small theater owners, led by Holden and backed by Marty Gulltor, denounce the bill as ruinous while Commissioner Blodgett argues against censorship and supports tax provisions to raise revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Benedict M. Holden
Trumbull
Marty Dh. Gulltora
Famousers Lasky Corporation
Blodgett
Opposinah
Ite
Harry EK
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Lief Erickson
Jersey
Atlantic
Milford
Todahl
Myrtle Beach
Boston
Pope
MacKay
Tiving Berin
North Shore
Homer
Bogton
Aventof Nahant
Powe
Henzes
Roberts
Stapleton
Hillies
Caol
Allany Wing
Profa
Ruth
Yanks
Browns
Red Sox Tigers
Dadger
Bridgeport High Smothers Trade School
Frankie Creming
Casserly
Walnuts
Lenox
Pane Norton
Howie Barker
Kane
Miss MacKay
Berlin
NEN
Brehlinth
Parkers
Holden
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