Officer Hurt In Auto Crash Across State
A Hartford state police officer and other motorists were injured in auto crashes across Connecticut. In Stamford, Paul Baccaro was hospitalized after being struck by a car driven by Ettore Del Mastro who faces charges for driving without a license. In Bridgeport, a Shelton man was seriously injured. Barino was held on reckless driving.
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Hartford
Shelton
Bridgeport
Felice Fickone
Snelton
Reskull
North Mainetree
St. Vincent's Hospital
Louis Baring
Spelton
Barino
Honda
Fickote
Vincent's Hospital
George J. Farm
Beachescent
Barnum = avenue
Stamford
Paul Baccaro
Spruce Street
This City
Beimg
Ettore del Mastro
South Main Street
Port Chester
N. WY
Baccaro
West Stamford
del Mastro
Fonce
Tork Spring Road
Oak Street
Frazier M. Emory
Rowarton
Catherine Morean
Bedford Street
Bromford
Harold P. Hendrie
Mairfield Avenue
Mildred Lord
Grove Street
Washington Page
Main Street
Bramford
William Bonwell
Cottage Street
Tribute for La Follette at Wisconsin Capitol Rotunda
Wisconsin paid tribute as Bob La Follette lay in state in the dome rotunda. Citizens from all walks of life filed past the casket in a long, silent procession, waiting hours in sun and crowding around Capitol Square. Tears marked the scene as officials and residents reflected on the late Senator’s years of public service.
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Madigon
Wic
Pineconsin
Bob LaFollette
Capitol
Hoseep
Js Bier
Arma
Rotunda
Camc
State House
Ata
Peace
Ines
Amile
Aya O
Lead Poisoning Toll Shocks DuPont Plant Fatalities
New York reports released by The Times reveal a five year lead poisoning syndrome at the Deep Water DuPont Tetra Ethyl lead plant. Eighteen workers afflicted. eight die in delirium as the House of Butterflies nickname spreads. Four deaths recorded this year and four in 1984. Investigations by Surgeon General Hugh Cummings follow.
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New York
the Times
Miriah
DuPont
Parsons
Hugh ¥. Cumming
Nubtic Heal Aeeyice
Bayway, N. J
Standard CW Company
House of the
Changes urged in Episcopal marriage service and prayer book
New terms and modernized phrasing urged by a joint commission propose striking the word obey and the promise of endowment from the marriage service and adopting a shortened form of the ten commandments. The report also calls for removing burial rites from the unbaptized, excommunicated, and suicides, plus other updates to ensure continuity in the Book of Common Prayer.
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New York
Joint Commission On
Episcopal Church
Charles Lewis Slatte
Massachusetts
New Orleans
Portland
Oregon
Marshal Joffre in Serious Condition Near Versailles
June 21 AP reports Marshal Joffre, aged 73, is seriously ill after a chill that worsened into a burn. He was stricken four miles north of Versailles and has long been in poor health. officials expected to issue a formal update tomorrow while no statement was given today.
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PARIC
Marshal Joffre
Versailles
Ile
Asidier
Fathers Day Observance Noted With Gifts And Ties
Fathers Day was yesterday and observed similarly to Mothers Day with gifts for dad. Many fathers received new neckties or new handkerchiefs as tokens, celebrating the occasion in a simple, traditional manner.
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Dad
Wrecker of Atlantic National Bank Sought Since 1913 Returns
John Wesley Dekay, pursued for twelve years over the 1913 Atlantic National Bank wreck, arrived in Providence in U S Secret Service custody. He is under heavy guard at the Biltmore hotel awaiting arraignment. Links to Henry H. Dekay, Edward Metcalf, and others tied to the bank's scandal are noted as the era’s case unfolds.
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Providence
R. I
John Wesley Dekay
Atlantic National Bank
United States Secret Service
Lander
Biltmore
Henry H. DeKay
Edward P. Metcalt
Federal
Atlanta
Bavigan' S Building
Grosvenor Building
House committee drafts tax revision plan in Washington
Washington June 21 The House Ways and Means Committee will meet October 18 to draft a tax revision with two weeks of public hearings and a bill ready for congressional consideration in December. Chairman Green predicts passage before Christmas and enactment next year amid calls from the Chamber of Commerce for repealing estate taxes and coordinating federal and state taxes to curb dual taxation.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Green
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
National Chamber
Providence Bank Wrecker
Fane
House, Ways and Means Committee
Wisconsin
An Follette
Coolid
Jounebury
Prohibition Forces
Cooldige
Ocean
New Haven Schoolmarine
Briscopal Church
Mysterious deaths blamed on radium like substance
New York June 21 AP A theory that five workers at United States Radium plant Orange New Jersey died from mesotherium a highly radioactive substance was endorsed by Dr Frederick L Hoffman Prudential Life Insurance Co The theory suggests radium necrosis from tainted dial painters and mouth exposure via tongue touched brushes East Orange lab director Willan J Batley disputed radium as cause and offered to take on all radium used at one plant per month.
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New York
United States
Radium Corporation
Orange
N. J
Frederick L. Hoffman
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Dial
Hoffman
Publc
Willan J
Batley
East Orange
Body of escaped convict found off Rockaway after murder
The body of Joseph Mooney, an escapee from Sing Sing, washed ashore at Rockaway beach near a cottage said to be tied to his death. Police report two gunshot wounds, with seven alleged Manhattan gangsters arrested after Mooney’s killing following an argument at a bungalow. Mooney had a long criminal record, escaping Sing Sing again on July 1, 1924.
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New York
Joseph Mooney
Rockaway Beach
Mooney
Manhattan
Pesan
Filmira
Sing Sing
Wage Conference Set Between Connecticut Company and Trolley Workers
New Haven June 71 The delayed wage conference between President John Punderford of the Connecticut company and fifteen delegates representing the Trolley Workers will be held tomorrow afternoon. Punderford returned from out of town and will confer with the delegates. The session follows a referendum in which workers nearly unanimously rejected the company's offer of a three cent an hour pay cut and other proposed terms.
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New Haven
John Punderford
Connecticut Cmpany
Porderford
Connecticut Company
Punderford
Dislocated Shoulder in Penny Arcade Boxing Bout
John Pietra twenty one from Kensington New Britain General Hospital suffered a dislocated shoulder after a first round punch to a penny arcade punching bag at Lake Compounce. He paid one cent and delivered a hard blow before collapsing. the bag was declared the winner and the bout ended.
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New Britain
John Pietra
Kensingana
New Britain General Hospital
Lake Compounce
Pietra
Fae
Boy shot to death by playmates in Provident R
A boy named Charles J. Bishop died after being shot in the forehead with a .22 revolver during a game with peers. The shot went unheard due to distant airplane noise. Police say the weapon came from a boardroom area and one other boy may be charged in juvenile court.
Graduation Exercises Draw 1000 Plus In Bridgeport
St Cyril phoe holds graduation exercises as more than 1,000 parents and friends attend. also a series of local notes from Connecticut towns including school honors, anniversaries, accidents, and police reports across pages.
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Bridgeport
St. Cyril Phoe
New York
Connecticut
Florist Ia
Ited
Exerett
Fairfield County
Stapleton Traded From Waterbury To Pittsfield
Waterbury June 21 AP President Herman J Welsman of the Waterbury Baseball Club reports two players traded to Pittsfield for Frank Stapleton, first baseman. Stapleton, a Bridgeport native, had managed Pittsfield until three weeks ago when Shena Collins took over.
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Waterbury
Herman J Welsman
Waterbury Baseball Club
Henry Long
Charles Thomas
Pittsfield
Frank Stapleton
Stapleton
Beidgeport
Pittefield
Shena Collins
Police seize still and alcohol in New Haven raid
Police raided a Franklin street garage in New Haven and seized a still of 3% gallons and about 29 gallons of alcohol. Owner Alfonzo Crigenolo was arrested though he denies knowledge of the activity.
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New Haven
Franklin Street
Alfonzo Crigenolo
Prince Honors Krueger In Pretoria Wreath Laying
The Prince of Wales placed a wreath on Paul Krueger's monument in Pretoria. Krueger, known as Oom Paul, led the policy shaping the Boer war era and served as president of the Transvaal Republic during the early years of South Africa.
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Pretoria
Union of South Africa
Prince of Wales
Paul Krueger
Paul
England
Transvaal
South Afrian
Trade Leaders at Brussels Warned to Help Germany
At the International Chamber of Commerce congress in Brussels, officials urged action on inter allied debts and the Dawes plan as keynote issues. King Albert attended, Willis H Booth praised progress and warned more work lay ahead to restore global commerce and stabilize currencies as nations seek a postwar balance.
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Germany
International Chamber of Commerce
Brussels
Parol Rey
Edward J. Byrne
Dublin
Trish
Marshal Joffre
Legation
Mintater
Sigw Documenta
Booth
Reorganization of Prohibition System Approved in Washington
Assistant Secretary Andrews outlined a long awaited plan to reorganize federal prohibition enforcement, with presidential approval and secrecy surrounding specifics. A May meeting with the President was described as to save the enforcement program, and changes may affect the Coast Guard, Prohibition Unit, and Customs.
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Washington
Andrews
The
Treasury
Mellon
Mr. Andrews
Prohibition
Coast Guard
Customs
Haynes
Rum Sannecs
Lang
Schoolmarms on Way to Swim Jailed by Policeman
KEARNEY New Jersey June 21 A bus carrying 35 New Haven teachers was stopped for speeding at 42 mph. Driver James Chisato and inspector Michael Fitzpatrick faced court with Sergeant Elwood. Judge Casale presided and fined $5, concluding the incident as the delay irritated the group heading to Atlantic City.
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Kearney
N. J
New Haven
Conn
Atlantic City
Michael Fitzpatrick
James Chisato
Chinese Forge Minister Into Signing Papers
Paris dispatch reports 100 young Chinese entered the Chinese legation and forced Minister Teheng Job to sign four documents. They guarded staff, blocked police, and constrained the minister to vow sympathy with anti foreign actions in Shanghai, warn a British paper, pledge Chinese unity against foreigners, and assure non inquiry by French police. In Shanghai, isolated incidents continued as foreign defense units faced missile attacks.
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Paris
Legation
Teheng- Job
Shanghai
China
France
Poice
Yacht Cachalot Ablaze Off Southport Five Hours
The big yacht Cachalot valued at 40 000 to 50 000 dollars owned by Clarence B. Sturges of Hill Southport burned to water’s edge off Fairfield Southport after five hours of fire. A crew led by Captain Paltesci attempted to fight the blaze before abandoning the vessel. Five explosions lit the sky as the fire spread through air tanks and oil compartments. The cause remains unknown though a flame or boiler issue is suspected. Sturges believes it is insured. The yacht, built for Wood and associated with the York Yacht Club, had recently passed government inspection and was en route to Greenwich with guests aboard.
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Southport
Vesnél
Alantic
Tep
Ane
Coast Guard
New
London
Marion Edwards
Westport Schools
Migs
Lowlse Nichola
Newtown
Danbury School of Tough
Weatnorth
Renna Mackenzie
Mackenzie
Ace i Fire Board
Milford
Stamford
Wermon
Congregational Church
Trinity Church
Peaxot Yacht Club i
Cachalot
Clarence B. Sturges
Hill
Jmen
Achor
Sigmal
Sturges
Greenwich Morrow
Connecticut
New London
Florida
Bay of Fundy
Achaiot
Churges
Yacht Club
York Yacht Club
Former Governor Lounsbury Critically Ill in Ridgefield
Former Connecticut governor P G Lounsbury was reported seriously ill at his Ridgefield home on June 21. He suffered a heart attack weeks earlier and has been sinking rapidly for the last 26 hours, with relatives and his physician fearing he may not survive the night. He served as governor from 1887 to 1888.
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Ridgefield
P. G. Lounsbury
Grove Town
Hare
Lounsbury
Connecticut
Weird storm rains ice plums on Newtown
Newtown residents awoke to a severe hailstorm that struck at 10:80 p.m. lasting about five minutes. Hail nearly three-quarters of an inch in diameter created a thunderous roar and shattered panes, followed by a brief winterlike ground cover that persisted for two hours.
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Newtown
Pellata
Hall
Seizure of Schooner Morison and Clif Off Watch Hill
A Coast Guard seizure near Watch Hill involved the two masted schooner Morrison and Clif with a cargo of liquor valued at 250,000 dollars. The vessel was boarded by Coast Guard personnel aboard patrol boat 2308, with six crew members including Reeves and Captain Edward Born among the named individuals. The ship and liquor were transported to New York for processing and storage under the blockade operations.
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Watch Hill
Ff. I
Reeves
Lexington Avenue
York City
Edward Born
Frankwick
Michael Stanwick
John Jason
James Raynor
New le
Weasel
Londor
Mort
Clif
Coast Guard
Morrison and Cif
New York
Maine
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Johnson
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International Chamber
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