Aurora Borealis Fires Rail Depot at Danbury
Danbury May 16 officials of the New England railroad suspect a fire at a railroad station near Danbury was caused by the aurora borealis. Telegraph lines were interrupted as sparks enveloped the switchboard and flames engulfed equipment. Loss set at 6090 dollars as repairs faced delays nationwide from the phenomenon.
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Alleged Swindlers Held in Boston Amid Extradition Proceedings
Three men, William Silinsky Abraham Silinsky and Barry Rein of New York, indicted for conspiracy to steal about 35000 from local stock brokers surrendered at police headquarters in Boston. Arrested in New York they came to Boston under bail while extradition proceedings proceed. Police allege they were involved in irregular dealings with Pol De France stock. Brokers claim they faced heavy losses when large blocks with partial payments were unexpectedly removed.
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Abraham Silinsky
Barry Rein
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Mutilated Bride Seay Body Found Near Stuart Springs
Florence Alabama May 18 The mutilated body of Mrs Myrila Williams Seay a 20 year old bride was found by a searching party on a hillside at Stuart Springs near here EB W Seay the husband is missing police say her head was crushed with a stone an attempt to burn the body was made She is the daughter of A A Williams who is at a Red Cross convention in Atlantic City
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Stuart Springs
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A. A. Williams
Red Cross
Atlantic City
Boston Navy Yard Force Cut Down
Boston May 1 The Boston Navy Yard workforce was reduced with 48,000 men displaced mainly from the Wall division. No recall date was set and officials urged continued transfers over the next two weeks. Many laid off had been at the yard for years.
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Urges Revocation of Knapp's License in Hartford Hearing
Hartford May 16 A state dental hearing at the capitol ends with Dr George Be Knapp of Waterbury accused of licensing violations. Judge George Klett of New Haven led the weighing for the state as representative of Attorney General Heath for the revocation action. The session adjourned without reaching closure on the license.
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State Dental Association
George Be Knapp
Walerbury
George Klett
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Garrett held in $1,000 bail for burglary
Wolliam Garrett of 30 Sylvan avenue was arrested early Sunday for burglarizing J. A. Jevertus and Brothers drug store at 1624 Main street. He was arraigned in city court and held in $1,000 bail with the case continued for a hearing. Record shows prior formalities.
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Sylvan Avenue
J. A. Jevertus and Brothers
Main Street
Fatal Aviator Shooting Under Police Probe
Police probe continues into the fatal shooting of aviator Captain Baton McGilvary found in a Back Bay alley with four bullet wounds. Investigators seek two missing pistol shells and trace ownership of the weapon amid questions from relatives who say he did not keep a pistol.
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Worcester
Liquor Law Violators Fined in New London
In New London May 1 a police court sentenced five principals in raids by local police under Prosecuting Attorney Daniel M Cronin after arrests last Saturday afternoon. Bartenders were released. An attorney for the accused filed a demurrer, ruled against, with fines set at 300 dollars each on appeal.
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New London
James Kirby
Jeremiah Twomey
Joseph K. McGarry
Pa Ate Tell
Salvatore MacKinn
Daniel M. Cronin
Dresses of colorful sturdy gingham at North Shore shop
In Gloucester Massachusetts a local dress shop produces vivid sturdy gingham dresses at low cost. The factory emphasizes efficiency with fast machines and skilled cutters to offer ginghams and plaids with organdy or pique trimming. Prices range from five to eight fifty on second floor.
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Baggage for the holiday trip on sale
Planning a two day vacation with baggage options for men and women. Cowhide bags in black tan or brown priced from 10 to 19 dollars, leather lined cases, rattan suitcases, and Hartman trunks priced 29 to 75 dollars. Third floor offer details and features highlighted.
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Films Today Pictures Tomorrow Kodak Development Service
Films today pictures tomorrow. Leave a Kodak film during business hours for developing and printing. Next day at the same hour, completed pictures are ready. Charges vary by size, 10¢ prints, enlargements 20¢ to 70¢. Finished enlargements may merit framing.
Men's Special Khaki Trousers for Garden and Work
Men’s special khaki trousers priced at $1.75. Olive drab, tough light fabric, strong weave, firmly sewed. Sizes 28 to 30 waist. Available on the main floor, rear.
Wearever Frypan Offer Targets Housewives
Wearever promotes a seven inch frypan at under half price for a limited time to persuade housewives to adopt their aluminum ware. The pan is described as hard thick sheet aluminum with a silver polish, steel strength, quick heating, and light weight. One per person. Fourth floor.
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