Darien Lift Fatality Highlights Road Tragedy
Scovel M Lyon 22 a divinity student from Union Theological Seminary died after a motorcycle collision with a car on the Darien Post Road. Motorcycle driver Albert McConkey sustained minor injuries and faces a driving charge. Lyon, brother to Yale students, was en route from New York when the crash occurred near Wee Burn.
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Darien
Scovel M Lyon
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Lyon
Albert Mecconkey
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Union Theological Seminary
New York City
D Willard Ton
Shanghai
China
Yale A
Yale University
Velesle
New York
Rerien
McConkey
Thraven
Two Men Hospitalized After Strathfield Row
Two men were taken to Vincent Hospital after a night fight on Alley Road near Fairfield. Frederick Schnell and George Fuller sustained severe injuries. Schnell was listed in serious condition with possible skull fracture. Authorities say the quarrel began when Stanley tried to grab a wallet containing 735 dollars, prompting urgent police action.
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Fairfield
Frederick Schmell
Banfield
Mrai
Smet
George
John Fuller
Sistr
Poidero Ambulance
St Vincent
Hopital Waere
Schnell
Atcohonis
Stanley
Accident Toll Rises In County Auto Crashes
A man and a horse were killed and three people injured in county auto accidents. A 22 year old student from New York, Austerdas Scoyel Vi Lyon, was killed in Darien after being thrown from a motorcycle sidecar that collided with another car. In Milford a horse died after being struck by a car driven by Thomas J Falls of Fort Tiywmbuil, while its unidentified rider was hospitalized in serious condition.
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Darien
Milford
New Hien
Thomas J Falls
Fort Tiywmbuil Beache
Special Group 10 Pick Staff for Normal School
A special committee will name teachers for the reestablished City Normal school under state supervision. The board will appoint tonight and finalize qualifications with recommendations to be made in June or July. Debate centers on Miss Margaret Vo Kiely potential principal and the drama teacher dispute between Charles Poland and Sara Sherman Pryor.
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Nest Fail
Board of Education
Normal School
Margaret Vo Kiely
Bridgeport High School
Vines
Charles EH Poland
Sara Sherman Pryor
Seven Die Eight Hurt in Railroad Collision at Cary
Seven persons died and eight were injured when a Raleigh to Cary collision between two Sea Board trains occurred near Cary seven miles from Raleigh. Brakemen and a black female passenger were among the dead. another black passenger and seven crew members were injured. The Florida Limited train was not involved as it passed moments earlier.
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Seaboard Airline
Cary
Raleigh
Iso
Stamlet
Florida 1Mited
Tran
Laggage
Mall
Patrons as Best Censors of Films Debated
Dr Cheser C Marshall urged a Citizens Committee to pre screen films for classification while 60 percent favored greater legal control. He warned censorship cannot alter a film’s atmosphere and producers will push to the borderline. The plan supports an Angel Citizens Committee with leaders from clubs, schools, and churches.
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First Methodist Church
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Mershal
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Board of Education Council of Churches
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National Committee On Better
Marshall
Yale Students Drown in River Rescue Attempt
Two Yale juniors Franklin Douillon and Harlan Franklin died while trying to save jets Jenetsky and Stanley Flood after their canoe overturned on the Housatonic river. Jenetsky survived and reached shore with Flood. Douillon and Franklin perished.
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Janetsky
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F Jenetsky
Flood
Franklin
Douillon
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Griffin Hospital
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Al Smith Mother Dies as He Rises as Convention Favorite
In New York on May 18 1928 Al Smith rises as the Democratic convention favorite following the death of his mother after weeks of pneumonia. The report notes Smith’s strong delegate support while Franklin D Roosevelt comments on delegate dynamics ahead of the nominating vote.
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York
Catooine Smith
Goverod
Smit Woo
Bert
Brooklyn
Immedia Ely
Brooklin
Henson
Reb
Lee Land
Catherine Smith
Sern
New Path
Wer
Dale
Bertrand Luasell
Corstan
Maa
Bond
Governor's Interest May Aid Children
Hartford dispatch reports the McCook family wields influence to block state efforts to expand treatment for crippled children at Niantic Seaside sanatorium. The piece alleges Governor’s secretary position aids the family in blocking the General Assembly’s health initiative and criticizes land offers as unsuitable.
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State of Connectiut
Connecticut
General Assembly
McCook
State Tuberculoss Commission
Niantic
Ordunin Ig
Verdun
Sitae
American Rugby Team Defeats France in Paris Match
The American Olympic rugby squad beat France 17 to 8 in Paris. The win crowned a fast, physical eighty minutes with no American penalties. Dick Hyland opened scoring and the U S team dominated play, finishing stronger as weather and fatigue affected the French side.
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France
Sonight
Colombes
Yankees
Sam Freethy Tso
Brenthmen
Coolidge Weak but Recovering to Return Today
Washington May 18 President Coolidge will return to his office tomorrow after nearly two days of confinement to his rooms due to a bronchial cold. He has thrown off the illness and, aside from slight weakness, is fit to resume work. He canceled engagements as he rested in the Executive Mansion.
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Washington
President Coolidge
Executive Mansion
Coolidge
Westerday
Army fliers begin 500 mile leg of world cruise
Army fliers leave on a 500 mile leg of their world cruise amid limited weather conditions. Refueling and shipboard checks were completed as the squadron neared Liiing Island area. Japanese destroyer Haimaha’e reportedly positioned between two points to aid if needed as cold wind and snow affected operations.
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Waohapnu Bay
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Satlen Water
Anmen
Condition of Langley Still Dangerous
Report states Langley underwent no serious complications though danger period continues. Doctor Ellison notes patient sleeping fitfully with faint signs of improvement in apoplexy symptoms and heart action remains sluggish and irregular.
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Fepeesen
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Kennehy
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Senate Readies Bonus Bill Vote Over Tax Link
In Washington on May 18 the Senate prepares to vote on the Soldiers Bonus bill with Republican Senator Reed predicting a likely sustain of the veto. Administration spokesmen tie the bonus to the tax reduction measure and say a veto could follow if the bonus passes while the debate weighs on how the revenue bill will be shaped.
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Wet candidate may split South a Baptist warning
The Southern Baptist convention issued a warning last night that the solid south could swing to the Republican column if the Democratic party nominates a wet candidate. The report from its social service commission urged caution as the panel considers a further statement of faith at next year’s meeting.
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Father and Son Drown When Fishing Boat Capsizes
MILFORD May 18 Two men believed to be George Ott and his father from Milford drowned when their rowboat overturned off Nut Beach during a squall at about 6:30 PM. Four rescuers’ boats were capsized. rescuers, including Pi Stanley O’Hara and Jack Hiesave of Myrtle Beach, were thrown into the water. The pair had gone out in the morning, and rough seas and offshore wind thwarted rescue efforts. Search was postponed at night and to resume at dawn when conditions ease.
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George Ott
Naugatuck
Nut Beach
Pi Stanley O'Hara
Jack Hiesave
Myrtle Beach
Bentz
Fleet O'Hare
Veteran Father Dies of Grief Over Son's Death
Henry I. Wargo of Allingtown dies at entailing a postponed military funeral for his son a World War veteran. The elder Wargo a former leader in local veteran groups leaves a widow Julia and several siblings and relatives. Earlier, a housekeeper died on the street from heart trouble after being found unconscious.
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Wangatlan
Sidie Iles
St Ladislaus Society Aid
St Stephens Church
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Julia Wargo
John
City
Frank
New York
Stephen
Philadelphia
Joseph of
Servich
Bd Wover
Iem Obripfain
Tenny Borneni
Bridgeport Notes on Local Events and Upcoming Plans
Local authorities in Bridgeport plan to appoint staff for the Board of Education, with mayoral veto considerations and a seaside sanatorium addition discussed. Reports cover a fatal motor crash near Milford, a pastorate anniversary, and community efforts as governors seek state conventions and coastal improvements.
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Chester
Marshall
Ion Fies
Board of Education
Nortai
Berens
Milford Tun Pile
Milford
Stratford
Wildnan
Danbury
Pat Sen
Tring
George Ott
Norwalk Man Hurt When Car Is Ditched
A Norwalk man injured his leg when his car ran into a ditch on Laure street near Walk Ma. He was taken to Norwalk hospital for X rays and treatment. He was later allowed to go home with plans to return for further examination.
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Laure
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Wilson Point
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Jacob
Norwalk
McCuttough
Alondav
Two Men and Horse Crash Injures Milford Residents
A horse drawn wagon collided with a Wilford machine on the Haven Turnpike near the Way House at about 1:30 AM. The driver, a man from Wert, suffered serious injuries and was taken to the New Haven hospital. another occupant from Falls was hospitalized in Milford with abrasions and a deep facial wound. An Orange police constable investigated and stated Falls would appear in court next Tuesday.
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Thomas J. By
Trumbull Avenue
D Gates
Wilford
T! Haven Turnpike
Wert
New Haven Pital
Milford Pital
Orange and
Tews
Joseph
Buster
York City
Vons Denninge
New Haven
Wagen Hospital
Falls
Mulfod
J, Ath
Orange
Appea
Luesdas
Meriden Woman Killed by Auto Driver Arrested
A Meriden woman died when struck by an automobile driven by Paul Sears Old. The elderly driver of the car was arrested on a charge of homicide after the incident occurred on a street in New York.
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York
Oscar J Dennis
Clis
Donna
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