Hirsh Shotman Murder Charge After Party Row
Oscar A Hirsh a wealthy former producer and his young wife Hazel Hirsh were detained after a gun misfire at Rene Davies party near Freeport New York. The couple claim self defense with the shooting described as accidental while witnesses say threats preceded the blast. Public confusion follows as Marion Davies denied attendance and Rene Davies testified of confinement prior to the incident.
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Marion Davies
Freeport
N. Y
Oscar A. Hirsh
New York
Nassac County Hospital
Hazel
Rene Davies
Miss Davies
George Lederer
Causo
Hirsh
Berhard J. Souras
New York City
Mistes Davies
Douras
Edwards
Davita
Europe
George M. Levy
Miran
Girl Stricken Blind Saved From Drowning in New York
Miss Lillian Mulreap, a Brooklyn bookkeeper, was saved from drowning at Co Is land by her brother Robert after becoming suddenly blind while swimming. He reached her in shallow water after a hard struggle, and her sight was partly restored tonight. Doctors are puzzled by the sudden blindness.
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New York
Jung
Co. Island
Lillian Mulreap
Brooklyn
Robert
Rainic
Durden
Milford hotels raided by state police over liquor sales
Seven Milford hotels were raided by state and local police in a joint operation aimed at stopping open liquor trading. Five arrests were made as officers confiscated a Rose still and liquor, while warrants were issued for two women. Arraignments set for Monday showed bonds ranging from 400 to 1,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Seven Gables
Walnut Beach
Augustus Garasenta
Myrtle Beach
Thomas Rock
Island View
John Ht. Gormen
Franis Tartaglioni
New Haven Turnpike
Mery Bentz
Soundview
Tohn Liechie
Brown
Cassio
Guranzanta's
Gorman
Rock
Tartaglione
Sersoania
Milford Cone
Union Labor Committee Attacks Harding Over Regulation
Cincinnati June 25 The American Federation of Labor policy committee denounces President Harding for proposing regulation of labor unions and accuses the White House of industrial feudalism. The report, issued after the federation’s 2nd convention, criticizes political bureaucracy and urges support for labor’s right to strike. Continued on Page Three.
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Kansas
Colorado
Cincinnati
Associated Press
White House
Special Policy Committee
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Kansas Industrial Court
Harding
Congress
Feaudalix
Dolittes Bureaucracan
United States
Oecuil
Abraham Lincoln
Bridgeport Named Headquarters for Auto Gang
A vast theft ring centered in Bridgeport involved 20 thieves who stole 20 Fords. Cars were stripped of engines and resold at Flint agency in Bridgeport for about 500 instead of 700. Two New York chauffeurs were arrested after attempting to tag engines and police say Bridgeport will aid NY authorities in tracing stolen vehicles.
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Bridgeport
New York
Allewe
Flint
N 2
Léith Street
Breadwarey
Autoequal Wetn
St. Elizabeth's Ghurch
Joseph Elias
Grand Concourse
Harry Harris
West 49Ch
Irish Affairs to Be Discussed in Commons Today
London June 25 Ministers hold long discussions on Irish affairs and the full cabinet will attend the Commons debate tomorrow. The discussion will cover Irish policies and the impact of Field Marshal Wilsons assassination. Colonial Secretary Churchill opens the debate with Premier Lloyd George to speak. The Field Marshal funeral is set for tomorrow with the cabinet likely at St Pauls. Marshal Foch conveys condolences to Lady Wilson. The Irish government has sent important messages from Dublin and telegrams pass between Dublin and Michael Collins regarding Eamons De Valera and Republican leaders.
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London
Mday
Hele
House of Commons
Commons
Wilson
Churchil
Lloyd Gearne
St. Paul's
Marshal Foch
Isritisa
Dubblin
Michael Collins
Eames
de Varata
Pontinet
Touring Cabin Crash injures pedestrians on Barnum Avenue
A touring cabin vehicle crashed into a sidewalk and fence after striking a car on Barnum Avenue near Kossuth Street. Angelo Colacurau and John Hlewtre sustained minor injuries while the driver Celacurenn, claiming five miles per hour, was arrested on reckless driving charges.
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Barnum Avenue
Kossuth Street
Oraehets
Angelo Colacurau
Oakparser
Baraum Avenue
Poli
Tohn Hlewetre
Charles Street
Juri
iCelacurenn
Celacurend
Lrojler
Child Killed by Auto Near Hartford on Collins Street
A boy named Katz, seven, of Beyonne, was instantly killed when he stepped into the street and was struck by a automobile driven by J. Allen Wiley of 176 Collins Street Hartford. The child’s skull was fractured after letting go a girl’s hand while walking and leaping into the road.
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Cot. x Katz
Beyonne
Here
Kidd
J. Allen Wiley
Collins Street
Hartford
Lightning Crashes Through Room As Parents Answer Daughters Cries
Amid a brutal electrical storm in Bridgeton a lightning strike tore through the Kraut cottage on Seaview Avenue demolishing a bedroom and wounding nerves. Gladys Kraut, 10, screamed for help and her parents William and Mrs Kraut escaped, though both were shaken. The blast left plaster fallen, torn hangings and a hole in the exterior. Nearby Pleasure Beach guests watched in awe as the storm damaged the area. damage to the hall school on Delmont Street was estimated around $800.
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William Kraut
Seaview Avenue
Gladys
Seaview Avernue
Gladis
Dirs
Brrant
Bridgetport
Thia
Couttey
Seaview Ave
Pleasure Beach
Hall School
Dlermont Street
TWO MOTORISTS ARRESTED FOR SPEEDING AND LICENSE ISSUES
Two motorists were arrested. James Dalla of 418 Noelman Street Way was taken into custody for speeding at Gannesileur avenue in Whane, clocked at 32 miles per hour. Robert J. Adams of Derby was also detained for speeding. A veterans encampment session at Veterans' headquarters praised the Raymond W. Harris post committee for arranging the program. John H. Williams was re elected State Commander, with R. Collins and W. J. Sharinahan elected to other state officers. Nev. M. Kane and Dr. W. A. O’Hara were also named in leadership duties.
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Yo Motor Unek
James Dalla
Noleman Street Way
Raymond W. Harris
No. 14
Veterans’ Headquarters
Washington Avenue
Vette Regans
State Department Oicers
John H. Willams
Raymond W. Haris
Ares
R. Collins
Norwalk
Censer
W. J. Sharinahan
Waterbury
Joseph Kalinsky
Middletown
State Department
Nev. M. J. Kane
Walingford
W. A. O'Hara
Drowning Girl Rescued by Boys at Myrtle Beach
A 20 year old Miss Marel Goodwin of New York was rescued by two 12 year old boys off Myrtle Beach after nearly drowning 46 yards from shore. Local resident Robert Kaschub and Alfred Macker pulled her into their rowboat, with Dr G T Bragaw assisting. the incident underscores need for lifeguards as volunteer lifesaving corps struggle to cover beaches.
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Milford
Myrtle Beach
Marel Goodwn
New York
Ellen
Robert Kaschud
Meriden
Alfred Macker
Devon
GT. Bragaw
Jack Bentz
Serog
Tate
Miss Goodwin
Kaschub
Voluneer Life Saving Corps of
Modern Woman Styles Push Lady Duff Gordon to Quit Dressmaking
Paris reports Lady Duff Gordon known as Lucile retires from dressmaking after criticizing modern fashions. The famed British duchess lamented sartorial crimes while observing Molyneaux’s rise at a fete in his chateau. Guests Irene Castle Irving Berlin and Jenny Dolly attended as enormous champagne volumes flowed past dawn.
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Paris
Duff Gordon
Lucilla
Gordon
Molyneaux
Malynéaux
Lucile
Irene Castle
Irving Berlin
Jenny Dolly
Miners Leader in Washington for Conference
John Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, arrived in Washington to discuss the national coal strike with President Harding, as Secretary Davis sought to arrange meetings. The visit, seen as a possible prelude to broader talks with operators, drew mixed expectations about a settlement.
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Washington
Jline
Harding
John Is Jrawis
United Mines Workers, of America
Lewis
Davis
Laftar Department
Catia
Leazard
Lo-Pe
Edward & McKean
Yublusher
Leesburg
Lewry
Romerdu
Icidergang
Hongo
Omaiala
Alons
Opermore
Muinets
Mercy
Sildrom
King Raps Eames On Tax Challenge And Expenditures
John T. King a long time Fairfield county Republican leader disputes George M. Eames statements in local papers. He refuses to enter primaries or personal fights, stresses he speaks as a Republican citizen and notes Bridgeport’s city improvements drive much of the debt while not disputing specific figures.
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King
Eames
John T. King
Fairfield County
George M. Eames
Bridgeport
Wildemere Avena
New Tark
Eis
Eamestudalsma
Hguren
Tim
Bridgeport Sunday Post
George Eames
Manufacturers’ Association
Manufronkiers’ Association
Besauge
Dellors
Manufac
Ita
Free Lance
Elilsen
Stratfield
Tyracnis
Briegenort
Acelysics
Government acts to check move for revolution
Berlin reports the Reichstag approved measures to safeguard state institutions. A presidential decree can ban meetings and processions that oppose law or undermine Republican government, with unions dissolved. A seven member state defense court will prosecute offenses, punishable by imprisonment and up to one million marks fine.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Atl
Reichstag
Wirth
Reich— Stag
Minister of Interior
Ministry of Justice
Supreme Court
Coal Dealers Launch Night Patrol to Fight Barge Pirates
Bridgeport coal dealers plan a night patrol to protect barges from coal pirates after years of losses. Alderman Frank J. Kisco pushed a harbor police boat proposal, but funding and police inaction stalled the plan. A fast patrol launch Margaret was reportedly purchased to monitor ships entering the harbor amid a coal mine strike.
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Margaret II
Kisco
Bridgeport
Bug Bight
Frank J. Kisco
Margaret
Lnst
Mir
Lessea
Barnes
New Haven
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Union Labor Committee
Lyasterdas
Asmuch
Federation
Executive Council
Automobile Gang
City
Flinta
Flint Agency
Foed
Sky
Williams
V. FW
Lady Duff Gordon
Miners
Manufacturers
Association
Park Board
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