Passenger killed as trolley hits walking trio in Stamford
A Sunday gathering on the Bon on Peat road near the Stamford Greenwich line ended in tragedy when a trolley struck three Canadians who had been put off the car. Banard Haloran was instantly killed, Thomas McCarthy severely injured and likely to die. Theodora Clark faced manslaughter charges, bond set at $500, as the operator claimed the car appeared to be descending a grade and she could not stop in time. William G Wuname aided the injured near the scene.
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New York Stamford
Banard Hatoran
Thomas McCarthy
Sheep Hill Road River Side
Howard Toole
Bonon Peat
Stamford- Greenwich
Theodora Clark
Port Chester
Trolle
Ark
Halloran
Wasedus
McCarthy
Willam G Wuname
Strat¢ i
Atamford
First State Police Chief Thomas Egan Dies at 73
Thomas Egan longtime head of the Connecticut State Police died at his home in Southington at age 73. Born January 16, 1894 in Kings County Ireland, he began in local roles before rising to deputy sheriff, then state police superintendent in 1893 and later held the state weigh and measures post. His death followed a heart attack at his home.
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Hartford
Japy
Thomas EF Egan
State Police Department
Ang
Ann Clicut
Jewell Couet
Egan
Egai
Southing Foun
Willan
and Catherine
Corry
Gan
Depty Shert
Bgaun
Southington
Anerff
Jo Osmith
Nfe
Alan Sered Nea Cueman
Southington Hock
Ladder Companion
Bevan
State Fire Department
Bern
Celf Egan
State Tre
Mill Workers Dead Of Landry's Disease
In Fall River Massachusetts a mill worker named Tatrella died from Landry's disease after paralysis began at the neck and moved upward. Attending physicians diagnosed the illness at Toton hospital as fellow workers attempted artificial respiration and his swimming club offered help before hospital officials insisted on oxygen therapy only.
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Fall River
Toton Hospital
Paralaia
West Albert Frick
Chicago
Herrein
Hee
Bridgeport Library Withdraws Elmer Gantry From Circulation
The Bridgeport Public Library and branches halted circulation of Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis after librarian Orlando Davis received complaints and quotes reviews suggesting objectionable features. About a dozen copies remained reserved. Davis plans to read it before deciding on general return or removal.
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Lincar Lena
Bridgeport
Orlando Davis
Davie
Lbrabang
Davis
Elmer Gantry
Gantry
Ita
Henry M Sanbern
Ubrary
Whin
Ehaly
Sinclair Lewis
Arrowsmnith
Brarlea
Man Dies After Poison Attempt at St Vincent’s Hospital
Arhiew Bekek of fifty seven drank roach exterminator to end his life Saturday night. He was found at Arctic Street by his daughter and wife, rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital, where doctors struggled to pump his stomach as arsenic poison took hold. Despite efforts, he died four hours after admission. The death is ruled suicide by arsenic poisoning. additional family distress was noted.
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Arhiew Bekek
Fty
St Vincents Hospital
Bekerd
Arctic Street
Waa
Liuirdes Bousehal
Orlek
Timergen Hospital
Ambuline
David Greenspun
Pofson
Russian inventor receives million for self photographing camera
A Russian socialist inventor Andre Josepho received one million dollars for his automatic photograph machine. He plans a nationwide chain of studios and a charitable fund. Henry Morgenthau and other executives funded the deal, forming Photomation Inc. to mass produce self portraits.
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New York
Ha Daya
Andre Russian
Aasfe
Alot
Henry Wogenthau Ferme
Toke
James K Elmibord
Radio Corporation ofAmenca
John T Fndergood
Tnterwood Typewriter Company
Raymond B &Matt Fermerice
General Thanage
Postur Cereal Company
Busness
Anato Josepho
Russia
Morgenthau
Woolworth
Josepho
Josepha Beanies
Sibeus
Westport to Mark Landing of Troops Celebration
Westport will mark the landing of troops tonight at 8 o clock with a ceremony at the Labtais hall. William Burr will preside as a veteran of the Weld and longtime member of local Revolutionary groups. Adjutant Case Wold of the American Legion will address the Burning of Danbury incident. A social hour and patriot selections follow as Danbury plans a similar observance.
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Labtais Hajl
Westport
Connectut
Itsa
Elf
Sausatael
Larrfield
Prin Pal
William Th
Fiat
Mr Burr
Sons of the
Dandwiy
American Legion
Danbury
Danbuorm
Broken Glass Stabbed Cafe Victim Police Say
Police investigate the death of Molate Diggins in a Hollywood cafe after a stunt mishap left broken glass on the floor. Investigators consider accidental death as the boxer Diggins supposedly fell onto glass following a ceiling-chandelier incident during the film stunt. The district attorney seeks to question a motion picture writer previously in connection with the case.
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Hos Angeles
Tal
Molate Diggins
Hollywood Cafe
Thea
Aga
Hegins
Fee
al Figut Polke
Diggins
Chandeuima
Distincl
Hutles Meehan
Susprecion Ac Digelns Asecilant
Burglars Hit Milford As Safe Stolen From Logan Store
A Milford burglary spree follows a weeklong lull as a Logan Broy Store safe at 22 Oak Street is stolen with about 260 dollars in cash receipts. Neohery restaurant at 1208 Main Street is broken into with cigars and cash taken. The safe, weighing 300 to 400 pounds, was recovered later on Milford road. suspects fled with the loot, leaving scattered papers along Schoolhouse Road. Police traced the break in to Oak Street and suspect a gang of three or more. the restaurant window was forced and burglars descended from the roof to access the interior.
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Logan Broy
Oak Street
Ita
Milford
Schoolhouse Road
Edward Beers
Milfod
Wilod
Douglass
Offee
Hahn
Wilford
Burey
Tad
Wilford Price
L J Sodly
Logan
Polke
Thompson
Jay
Lordship Resident Dies at Bridgeport Hospital
A Lordship resident died at Bridgeport Hospital last night after a brief illness. The deceased, identified as Hens Trattock of Laurel Street, Fordship Mano, was pronounced dead following admission to the hospital. Local authorities announced no further details pending funeral arrangements.
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Hens Trattock
Sty Four
Laurel Street
Fordship
Mano
Bridgeport
Plenty of Coal Despite Strike Prospects
Washington reports that a semi national soft coal strike due to begin April is unlikely to halt production. Officials estimate up to 36 percent of normal output could stop, but 80 million tons are held for emergencies and restoration is expected soon after. The article notes shifts in union strategy under John L. Lewis and a contracting mine real estate, with non union miners showing sympathy and potential wage negotiations lowering per-day rates.
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United Mine Workers the
Coal Union
Tha
John Is “Lenis
Lewis
Countia
Labor Department
Muon
Distileta
Freenex
Moniha
Ign
Harriers Removed Amid Foreign Settlement Threats and Slavery Debate
Nationwide tensions rise as foreign settlements face disruption while leaders warn of threats. Coverage notes calm on the home front, with reports of slavery discussions and security measures. The day also highlights local civic events, library activities, and public notices across multiple pages.
U.S. Marines Open Shanghai Shorefront amid Nanking Crisis
U S sailors and Marines landed at Shanghai to aid foreign residents as labor demands to remove barriers and city barricades persisted. Dispatches say American and British forces, with Japanese, prepared to defend the International Settlement, while evacuations and clashes around Nanking and eyewitness accounts highlighted the tense, multi-nation response.
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U.S
Shanghai
Wiliam
Agi
Navy Department
Witham
Pittsburgh
Countess Dying With Lover Lisson Recalled
The Countess Alice de Janze, 27, and Raymond Vincent de Trafford were shot and wounded in Paris after a two year affair. Both remain in critical condition at Lamboire hospital as surgeons operate to remove bullets. De Trafford, son of Sir Humphrey de Trafford, formerly a Coldstream Guards officer, had met the countess during a hunting trip to Kenya with her husband.
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Alice de Janze
Raymond Vincent de Trafford
Ing Ash
Lamboieiere
Paris
Alice Allverthoone
Chiago
Willem Siherthorne
Buffalo
Nieve
Francia E
Chievze
Ogden Armou
United States
Indianapolis
Chicago
de Trafford
Humphrey Trancis de Trafford
Coldstream Guards
China
Kenya
British East Africa
Young Dé Frafford
Kidnapped Infant Left on Minister's Porch in Chattanooga
Virginia Toseshine Frazier, two year old daughter of Commin stower and Vis Fred B Frazier, was kidnapped from her home Wednesday night and found unharmed on the porch of Dr James G Venable. A ransom of 3833 was demanded and reportedly paid. a second clue involved a shirt with a letter to Mrs Frazier thrust at a messenger. Police had not yet made arrests.
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Chattanooga Tenn
Virginia
Dlone
Mra Frazier
Weaterm Union
Plan Proposed to End Radio Chaos in New York
National plan proposed by the National Association of Broadcasters and the Radio Manufacturers Association aims to reorganize radio wavelengths within sixty days without disrupting the 715 U S stations. A joint proposal will be presented at a Washington hearing by the Federal Radio Commission. Preliminary allocation of six exclusive wavelengths to Canada would cover at least six major stations, with shared time on 12 other wavelengths expanding to four added channels. Canada’s 86 stations on the American shore could be served under existing power.
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United States
National Association of Broadeasterd
Tadita Manufacturate Assoriat
Washington
Federal Radio Control Commission
Dominion
American Flyers Reach Georgetown In British Guiana
American flyers in British Guiana landed safely in Georgetown after a flight from Paramaribo via Cayenne. Major Herbert E Daigue praised the jungle and terrain as the pilots noted civilization sights and an enthusiastic welcome before continuing to Port of Spain and Trinidad with plans to return via Venezuela to the United States.
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British Canal
Marea
United States
Aim
Paramaribo
Dutch Guiana
Cayenne
Port of Spain
Trinidad
San Tiamisco
San Antonio
Houen
Herbert E.i Daigue
Willon
Britten Guiana
Thethers
Venezuela
Wil Ko
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