Genoa Conference Boosts Hope for European Reconciliation
Delegates claim improved relations among nations after Genoa talks with Italy praised for untiring work. France’s Barthou calls the conference a “Child of Games” that will prosper at The Hague if all 34 nations cooperate. Britain and France report better ties with Germany and Russia, despite early difficulties.
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Russia
France
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M. Barthou
David Lloyd-George
Great Britain
Fiat
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Stratford Avenue White Way Gains Momentum
A Stratford Avenue White Way project gains momentum as residents join merchants with Mayor Atwater, Samuel Wollin, and committee leaders shaping a plan. A mass meeting at 1175 Stratford outlines presentation to the Common Council, hearings, and lighting costs, aiming to boost district development and civic appeal.
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Stratford Avenue
White Way
Atwater
East End
Samuel Wollin
Nicholas McKeon
Hyman Schina
James Healy
J. Micke
Jane George Hugo
Newfield Bank & Trust Company
Waite Way
Gorge Hugo
Arthur FL Consnor
Frank Anderson
jMeholsy McKean
Common Council
R. Arthur Brown
John ¥. Caldwell
Paddock Sugsesta
Garry Paddock
Caldwell
Samuel Dawe
East Main Street
Stratford Avenue S
A. & Goldman
Joseph Munson
John Stevens
Jacob Striver
Wallis
Mr. Huge
Committee to Decide Today If Community Chest Drive Closes
Recurring meeting at 5 20 this morning in Chest headquarters will decide whether the Community Chest drive ends today after reading reports from 12 district leaders and the executive committee. Total pledges reach 258 880 08 from 24 182 subscribers with varied division gains and non-resident gifts noted.
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Prim
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N. Est. Co
Howland Dry Goods Company
Southern New England Telephone Co
Strom
Woman Held on Charge of Plotting to Kidnap Son
Mrs. Mia Valentine 29 of 85 French street and her husband were arrested after allegedly attempting to kidnap the child once adopted by a Thompsonville family. The case traces back to prior custody actions and a 1920 disorderly resort conviction in Bridgeport. Authorities say the pair pursued the boy from infancy to the present, despite repeated petitions to reclaim him.
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Joseph Valentine
French Street
Mia Valentine
Union Taxicab Company
Bridgeport
Annia Camardo
Court of Common Pueas
Coun
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St. Francis
Hartford
Camarado
Valentine Gomes
Thompsonville
Valentine
Broac
Brown
Thompson- Wise
Arralgammert
Woman Injured as Trolley Cars Derail in Milford
Mrs Cachoring Jlontee of Columbus Place suffered scalp lacerations and an injury to the right eye when a street car derailed at Old Post Rowe Milford at 10 o clock last night. Passengers were frightened and shaken as the car jumped the tracks. She was treated at Milford Hospital. A wrecking crew moved the damaged car back onto the track with no further delays reported.
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Cachoring Jlontee
Columbus Places
Old Post Rowe
Milford
Mileford Hospital
Thay
Glenn Plumb Left Leg Amputated in Hospital
Washington May 1 Glenn Plumb counsel for several large railroad labor organizations and proponent of the Plumb plan has his left leg amputated at Goorne town hospital. He had been in serious condition from heart failure and confined to Nottingham for months. The amputation was due to gangrene from poor blood circulation. He is reported in fair condition tonight.
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Washington
Glenn Plumb
Pure food expert praises Dr Fones work in city
Alfred W. McCann of New York, a leading pure food advocate, praised Dr. Fones at the Connecticut Central Hygienists association meeting in Bridgeport. He urged universal use of whole wheat bread, argued white bread and red meat reduce nutrition, and highlighted local mills like Lamp Mortar for home use.
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McCann
Rosé i
A. C. Fonea
Fones
Bilis Island
Bridgeport
Havine
Daring daylight post office robbery plot foiled in New York
Seven men were arrested after an intricate plan to rob the City Hall Post Office, linked to a major jewel of federal securities thefts. Inspector Deran said Morris Steinberg led the gang, with Berward Fogel aiding, and a telephonic setup helped expose the plot observed at City Hall station. In New Haven, Thomas F. McAullife, former prohibition officer, dies after an operation amid bribery charges and a federal case moving to trial.
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Post Office
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Washington
Watertown
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Hrasenca
Morris Steinberg
Steinberg
Federal Reserve Bank
Berward Fogel
Ne Post
We Une Fouar
Guar
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Alm
New Haven
Thomas FP. McAullife
Hartford
Connecticut
St. Raphael
United States
McAuliffe
Hugh 3. Alconn
Hartford County
United Ses Supreme Court
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McaAuliffa
New Britain
Andrew J. Richardson
McAuiffe
Thomas
Federal Grand Jury
Dempsey Announces He'll Wed Colorado Girl
York May 29 Jack Dempsey announces impending marriage to Miss Smith Rockwell of Boulder Colorado. The champion, appearing proud with monocle and cap, says his secretary Teddy Hays has news. Dempsey confirms plans, wedding date not set, possibly before Christmas.
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York
Jack Dempsey
Smith Rockwell
Boulder
Colo
Europe
Babe Ruth May Play Today If Landis Permits
Rumor and expectation swirl across New York and Chicago as Babe Ruth awaits Judge Landis’s decision on reinstatement. Meusel also returns for tomorrow’s Yankees clash with St Louis as Williams bets to chase Ruth’s feats. Landis declined to commit, saying no drama and promising action once tomorrow’s ruling arrives.
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Landis
Williams
Lee Fohle
Kenneth
Ruth
Polo Grounds
Rob Meusel
Landis Tole
Meusel
Harding Supports Navy Men Trip to Tokyo
President Harding backs the voyage of the United States Navy transport Henderson to Tokyo despite Senate opposition. The ship sails from Norfolk with Annapolis graduates aboard, while the Senate debates expense and aims to bolster U S Japan friendship. The White House views the mission as vital to international relations.
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Tokyo
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Steel merger pullback announced by Youngstown Sheet & Tube
In New York on May 19, Youngstown Sheet & Tube company withdrew from the proposed steel merger. Thomas J. Chadburn, taskmaster for the involved firms, said conferences among the remaining flag companies would continue to see if consolidation of some or all of them is advisable.
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Chicago
Baseball
Bate Ruth
New York
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Ruth
Suice
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company
Ay Company Steel
Thomas
Chad‘aurne, Taurac
Beiny
Harvard Dognent Oxygen Blast Kills Cambridge Men
A tank of gaseous oxygen exploded in the Jefferson Physical Laboratory basement at Harvard, killing Atherton Kinsley Dunbar 20 and William Conner 68. An assistant and six students were injured while others in the building felt the blast as it shattered windows and blew a floor.
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Mass
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Kinsley Dunbar
Caitbridge
Harvard
William Conner
Jefferson Physical Laboratory
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Carpenter
Teffersons, Physical Laboratory
Stowaway Wanted: Derby Shootings Suspect Cleared
Pasquals Dell Rocca, detained by New York authorities as a stowaway aboard the Colombo bound for Italy, was found not to be the Derby shooting suspect sought for the July attack on Patrolman Thomas Degnan. Derby Chief O'Dell confirmed the man is wanted in New Haven on a separate statutory charge and will be taken there for trial.
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Pasquals
New’ Haven
Younker
O'Dell
New Haven
Steed
Stray Brothers Tramped Miles Through Stratford Wilds
Levin Fursa and his younger brother Jay, ages five and six, were found wandering near Fresh Pond after 9 pm. Sidney Smith found them and brought them to Stratford police. The boys had wandered from Garfield Street and were directed toward Boston Avenue before Stratford officers contacted Bridgeport. The father later collected them. the cast of the night left questions about who felt happier.
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Footsore
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Jay Fursa
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Bridgeport
Fresh Pond
South Main Street
Sidney Smith
Solt Main Street
Benjamin Smith
Garfield
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