British Will Seek Higher Cruiser Limits at Naval Talks
Geneva June 26 British delegates press for larger cruiser tonnage than the American cap of 309000 tons muting fears the push may undermine U S naval strength. British plan aims to curb American parity and widen limits while stressing the power of press influence on public opinion.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Associated Press
Great Britain
United States
Gibson
Washington
Salto
Joe A
Admiralty
W. C. Bridgeman
Individu
Panama Canal
British wit seeks to raise Venaux ue plan offered army muotcy
Rainfall records, storms disrupt daily life while city officials move to keep downtown parade on track. Church and community events face delays as plans shift for Pentecost services and local celebrations.
Live Babe Found In Woodchuck Hole Near Pennyane
A few hours old baby was found in a woodchuck hole in a field near Pennyane Dundee road. The newborn was taken to a local hospital and is expected to live. A man reported a woman in the field with the baby before disappearing as troopers arrived.
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Babe
Woodchuck Hole
Pennyan, N
Associated Press
Pennyane Dundee Road
Straton Denies Pentecostal Ties In Calvary Sermon
Dr John Straton defense of his beliefs amid resignations by five Calvary Baptist deacons centers on denying Pentecostal ties while praising Aldine Utley the 13 year old evangelist. He asserts Modernists betrayed the church and casts Utley as a rebuke to them, with three deacons reportedly planning further resignations.
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New York
Associated Press
John Teach Straton
Calvary Baptist Church
Embeef
Aldine Utley
Dr. Straton
Warren
Board of Trustees
Remington Plans Addition to Plant
The Remington Typewriter company will add a four story reinforced concrete brick extension to its Railroad avenue factory. The original building, erected in 1898 as a carbon paper and typewriter ribbon plant, has operated since January 2, 1800, and the addition will feature a 100 foot long electric sign.
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Remington Typewriter Company
Railroad Avenue
Charles W. Berry
Royalists Freed by Warden Spark Paris Laughing Stock
Paris laughed at the government after three prominent inmates of Saintes prison were released by a ruse. Leon Daudet M Delest and Lemard escaped or were freed with help from a Royalist network. Officials scramble to explain how two simple telephone calls triggered the release and who bears responsibility as a cabinet session convenes.
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Paris
Associated Press
Sante
Leon Daudet
M. Delest
Lemard
Dele
Daudet
Psce
Catry
Inc
M. Sarraut
Inter
Girardin
Ministry of Justice
Maurice Pujo
Daudets
L'Action Francaise
Police Chiappe
M. Chiappe
Bastille
Republic
Mme. Daudet
Buabwud
Average Income Gains Rise With 1926 Tax Act Report
Washington reports the 1926 revenue act boosted tax collections by 30.29 million or 4.3 percent while total net income fell 14.66 percent from 1925. The average net income of return filers was 5,240 with 3.35 percent tax rate, up 1,787.90 from 1924. Corporation income rose in number and total, led by financials and manufacturing, as filings reached 262,334 corporations.
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Washington
Associated Press
The
Treasury Today
Inet
Motorcycle Cop Struck by Auto in Milford Hart
Milford Hart special correspondent reports motorcycle officer Rudolph Von Hacht age thirty seven stationed at 42 Cherry street was badly injured when an auto struck him as he prepared to start from a standstill at Clark street and New Haven turnpike. Driver James Muzzy thirty seven of 151 Meadow street New Haven was arrested for reckless driving and posted a $100 bond. Officer Von Hacht suffered leg injuries and bruises. Dr William J H Fischer treated him. Lt Benjamin Smith of Stratford police witnessed the crash.
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Milford
Rudolph von Hacht
Cherry Street
James Muzzy
Meadow Street
New Haven
von Hecht
Clark Street
New Haven Turnpike
Muzzy
William J. H. Fischer
Benjamin Smith
Stratford. Conn., Folice Department
Circus Parade Plan Faces Downtown Route Question
George H. Wood of the Chamber of Commerce executive board backs a July 7 parade for the 101 Ranch circus downtown to delight children. Police Chief Flanagan has asked that streets remain clear to avoid traffic disruption, while Wood discusses the issue with Sanford Stoddard and Cleveland, leaders of the chamber, amid rumors the Retail Board has not acted on the parade route.
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George H. Wood
Poart of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
101 Ranch Circus
Patric J. Flanagan
Wool
W Sanford Stoddard
Cleveland
Chamber
Stresemann to Accept Nobel Prize Speech in Oslo
German Foreign Minister Stresemann travels to Oslo to receive the 1926 Nobel Peace Prize and deliver the prize oration Wednesday. British and French foreign ministers delegate acknowledgment. Briand shares the 1926 prize with Stresemann. In Fairfield, Walter Wielowski is arrested for reckless driving after a Post road crash that seriously injured Trooper George Carey. Carey remains hospitalized with multiple fractures and injuries.
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Berlin
iBy
Associated Press
Stresemann
Oslo
Norway
Jhig
Bertin
Europe
Locarno
Chamberlin
Great Britain
Briand
France
M. Briand
Dr. Stresemann
Austen Chamberlain
Charles G Dawes
Comet Winnecke Nears Earth in Historic Approach
New York June 26 The Pony Winnecke comet travels about 1,000,000 miles daily and will approach Earth tomorrow closer than any comet since 1770 at 3,500,000 miles away Le Verrier’s comet was 1,400,000 miles distant making this event of high astronomical interest despite a quiet appearance.
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New York
Lezelt
Greenwich Man Dies After Car Collision
James H. Cook, sixty four, of Sound Beach Avenue Sound Beach, died at Stamford hospital from injuries sustained Friday when struck by an automobile operated by Mrs. Robert Mahoney of Stamford. The accident occurred on Sound Beach Avenue near the railroad bridge. The driver is held on $2,600 bond for reckless driving.
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Greenwich
Associated Press
James H. Cook
Sound Beasth Avenue
Sound Beach
Stamford Hospital
Robert Mahoney
West Main Street
Stamford
Sound Beach Avenue
Civilian, Army and Navy Aviators Race Over Pacific
San Francisco reports an ambitious Pacific crossing race with civilian aviator Ernest L. Smith and navigator Charles H. Carter preparing to depart for Honolulu before sundown tomorrow. Army flyers under General Mason Patrick expected later, while Navy plans at Pearl Harbor remain secret amid conflicting rumors of a possible Tuesday takeoff.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Army
Pacific
Honolulu
Ernest L. Smith
Air Mail
Charles H. Carter
Mason Patrick
Army Air Service
Smith
Carter
C. H. Carter
Oakland
Crissy Field
Albert Hegenhereer
Pacific Navy
Pearl Harbor Naval Station
Richard Grace
Pearl Harbor
Grace
Mayors Celebrate Birthdays At Greenwich House Party
Mayor F William Behrens attended a Greenwich weekend party hosted by Mr and Mrs H H Frazee for birthday anniversaries of Mayor Walker and Mr Frazee. Notable guests included Mayor James Walker of New York City and guests from Rye Yonkers and New York City. Colonel Charles Lindbergh was expected but could not attend.
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F. William Behrens
H. H. Prazee
Greenwich
Charles H. Lindbergh
Walker
Frazee
James Walker
New York City
William Harty
Rye
Tries to Regain Hearing Ends in Fatal Plane Crash
In Winner South Dakota a 21 year old deaf girl and two others were killed when a small plane crashed from 3000 feet during a failed attempt to restore her speech and hearing. Pilot Herbert M. Hansen and owner Harry G. Moorehead died alongside Lulu Hoffman of Winner.
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Girl
Sioux City
Iowa
Associated Press
Winner, &. C
3Loux Journal Saga
Herbert M. Hansen
Platte
Harry G. Moorehead
Vesta
Lulu Hoffman
Winner
Hansen
Moorehead
Denver
Colo
Church and State Clash Prompts Irish Priest Critique
Father Michael O Flanagan of Roscommon declares clergy must resist bishops meddling in state affairs and argues Irish independence faced papal interference. He cites historical English influence, calls for political justice outside Rome, and asserts church state unity harms both sides. Continued on Page Two.
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Father Michael O'Flanagan
Roscommon
Ireland
Friends of Ireland
William Walsh
Reel Road
Fairfield
Father O'Flanagan
de Valera
England
United States
Irish Republic
Henry II
Henry VIII
Robert Bruce
Scotland
New York State
Catalil Mountains
O’hickey
National University
Rome
Hoth
Beach Defies Motor Vehicle Rules With Rubberless Wheel Plan
David Sherman Beach of 550 State Street contends his patented rubberless wheels qualify as a road rollers under Connecticut law. Motor Vehicle Commissioner Robbins S. Stoeckel refused registration, stating the vehicle is not a motor vehicle as defined. Beach vows to challenge the ruling, planning tests and possible legal action to assert patent and constitutional rights.
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David Sherman Beach
State Street
North American Investment Company
Motor Vehicle Department
Commissions of Motor Vehicles
Robbins S. Stoeckel
Beach
Connecticut
Stoeckel
Tf Cow Beach
Uniter States Patent Office
Motor
United States
Tta
Byrd Flight Delayed by Squalls at Roosevelt Field
Commander Richard E. Byrd and crew postponed their trans Atlantic attempt as heavy squalls swept the coast and Roosevelt Field. The weather bureau in New York warned a late report could shift plans, with a go ahead possible only hours before departure. Crowds remained hopeful despite rain, wind, and soggy field conditions as weather officers advised readiness for a possible late start.
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Roosevelt Field
Associated Press
America
Richard E. Byrd
Soundland
United States Bureau
New York
Mander Byrd
Cutilest
Roosevelt
Acosta
George C. Neville
Bernt Balchen
Balchanville
Byrd
Lindbergh
Weather Bureau
O. KE
Radio line links New York and Philippines inaugurated
Direct radio service linking the United States and the Philippine Islands was inaugurated tonight. General J. G. Harbord, president of the Radio Corporation of America, filed radiograms in New York to Manuel Quezon and Colonel H. Nance. Messages were sent from New York to Ben Francisco and flashed to Manila via a direct circuit, traversing nearly half the globe.
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New York
Red Press
United States
Ph Islands
J. G. Harbord
Radio Corporation of Mar
Manuel Quezon
Philippines Senate
H. Nance
Radio Corporatiom the Philippines
Ben Francisco
Manila
Pine Capital
Globe
King of Belgium Searched by French Customs
Brussels reports June 26 that King Albert I of Belgium was searched by a French customs officer while crossing near Halluin for a visit. The officer failed to recognize the king until he found a gold cigarette case bearing royal arms, prompting the king to compliment the officer on his diligence.
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Brussels
Bert
Belgium
Halluin
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