Wade pastor denounces Bridgeport resort in last hours
In a church setting Rev. Alexander Alison recounts his final hours with Elwood B. Wade before the execution. He condemns the resort he blames for Wade’s actions and recalls Wade’s conversation about his past and personal life. The pastor questions if Wade would have endured differently as a soldier.
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Alexander Alison, Ty
First
Priesbyteria
Bridgeport
Nolling
Wade Wild
Mr. Alison
Wade Han
Liquor Man Gave Bridgeport Feels Jail As Address?
A garbled report links liquor permits, enforcement, and a New York official. Bridgeport swelters under near record heat as weather officials note a 90 degree day with high humidity and a late shower easing conditions.
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Bridgeport
Bridgepott
William Jennings
ST Mark
At & m
Moonshine Fuelled Attempted Hangings Shock Evanston
In Evanston Illinois a bottle shared by five men spurred a fatal incident and a grave scene as four others attempted to hang a fifth. the rope snapped and the victim disappeared. The four were fined for drunkenness. In Sew Haven Connecticut William Hassett drowned in the Wopewang river while swimming with his brother in law Clifford Winkler and two nearby boys tried to rescue him.
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Evanston
Tis
Hans
Paireiman Robert €. McCantl
MicCaull
Sew Haven
Wiliam Hassett
Wopewang
Orange
Clifford Winkler
Hassett
Law to Curb Liquor Drinking in Germany Questioned
Berlin May 28 Assad Press interpellation by bourgeois parties in the Reichstag cites excessive alcohol consumption and the growth of bars in Berlin and other cities. It asks when the long awaited draft law to combat drunkenness will be presented. The Freiheit reminds the government it may confiscate private jewelry and gold if public welfare requires. Matthias Treberger, ex-vice chancellor, advocates seizure of private gold and medals and a levy with socialization measures during a tour of western Germany.
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Assad Press
Reichstag
Tharses
Germany
Freiheit
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Reitrksbanka
Mathias Treberger
Western
Portugal Revolt Report Cabinet Imprisoned in Lisbon
Reports from Vigo claim a revolution in Lisbon led to the cabinet’s imprisonment and Bernardino Machado proclaimed president. Lisbon dispatches say the cabinet resigned with no disturbances, while talks aimed to rearrange the ministry continue.
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Madrid
Associated Press
Temzo
Travvelers
Vigo
Lisbon
Macheds Dos Santos
Mad
Portunese
Bernardino Machado
Macrada Sands
Dent
Lotinder
Sons Say Father Killed All Opponents of His Will
Emil Schulte of Shallerville, Conn is jailed on murder charges after his two sons accuse him of killing four people including Yoseph Ball and Wenhis Te Duc, and of attempting to burn remains to hide the crimes. One son testifies he saw the father preparing to burn the Balt home in 1905 and kill its occupants. The other son says he witnessed the murder of Ball and the severest abuses at the mill.
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Emil Schulte
Shallervilla
Iie
Schutte
Weraper Schutte
Amn
Pers
Yoseph Ball
Joseph
Wenhis Te Duc
Schulte
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Julius
Balt Far
Tullus
Balle
Schutta
Gus
Jute
Robert T. Hirney
Waite
Hchutte
LeiDuc
Tornado Rips Maine Town Causing Damage and Injuries
A tornado tore through a Maine town causing extensive damage. Telegraph poles snapped, cutting off communication and electric service. Trees toppled, debris blocked streets, and trolley service halted. One person died and several dozen were injured, with damage estimated in the thousands.
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Maine
Bears and Snakes Hold Up N Y Central
A garbled sports item describes a delay on the New York Central line caused by a large bear and snakes on or near the oval fields, interrupting the schedule as a freight train encounter slowed by rain. Several unrecognizable names and terms appear in the OCR text.
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Roms Certeik
Corning
Benn- Ayman
Baviin
Country Club Site May Be Sold Soon
Real estate negotiations in Bridgeport involve the Greenlawn Country Club tract at the western gates of the city. Burroughs F Perry says an option has been obtained from a New York group to develop a shore house and dancing pavilion, with completion possible within months if the deal proceeds. The plan includes filling swamp land due to drainage from Ash Creek. lease on the club property runs about a year to Joseph Cagilio, with the owner seeking a major transfer if finalized.
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New York
Burroughs
F. Perry
Bridgeport
Worida
Ferry
Perry
Ash Creek
Clease
Wollys
Ilinois
Greenlawn Country Club
Joseph Cagilio
Whic Jease
Ma Parry
Bridgepor
IAN Amusement Center
Black Rock
Gridgenort
U S 10 Deal With Mexico If Rights Are Safeguarded
A prepared memorandum outlines conditions for recognizing Obregon's government in Mexico. It insists Americans and their interests be safeguarded and no discrimination persist. George P. Summerlin will deliver documents to Obregon, then depart for Mexico after a month’s summons.
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U.S
Mexico
George P. Summerlin
Obregon
Washington
United States
Civorge T
Amer Bashy
Fall
Congress
Senate
Ohreggn
Henry
Fietcher
Wil Gon
Suidmerlin
General Obregon
Germans Drive Into Silesia as Poles Reinforce Front
Reports from Oppeln in Silesia on May 22 say German free companies move toward Kreuzburg amid unclear raid or operation. Polish reinforcements reportedly crossed into upper Silesia with severe fighting near Rosenberg, insurgents urged to evacuate villages, outcome unclear.
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Rosenberg
Uate
Oppeln
Silesia
Kreuzburg
Iberlin
Oppelo
Upper Rilesia
Funeral today for Col. Chas M Jarvis in Atlantic City
May 2. Funeral services will be held here tomorrow for Col. Charles M. Jarvis of Berlin Connecticut who died yesterday after long illness. Former president of the Berlin company and late Corbin Hardware, born in Binghamton, he had been in Atlantic City about nine months. Survived by widow and two daughters.
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Wineral
Charles M. Jarvis
Berlin
Conn
Jongines. Co
Jarvis
Lat Corbin Hardware Corporation
Binghampton
Atlantic City
Ong Danger
Jarvis Schauffler
New Ehretfen Ny Te
Fairfield murder mystery clue leads police to key witness
Police have a clue in the Fairfield murder case of Stas ISlaw Sexncevich whose body was found near the Rooster River. A woman seen with the victim shortly before his death is under state police interview while serving a prison sentence in New York for heft. A handkerchief linked her to the scene and arrangements for testimony are being made.
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Stasislaw Sexncevich
Rooster River
Fairfield
New York
Hee
Germans Appeal for Allied Help in Silesia War
German government in Lommarding Swondon appeals to Allies for aid as Polish insurgents threaten Upper Silesia citadels. Patrols report Germans in Silesia surrounded by insurgents, with authorities claiming Berlin does little to assist. Dr Orhan Reman, Katowice commissioner, reportedly fled under British protection amid advancing Polish forces.
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Berian
Berlin
Remamiy
Rosiram
Upner Silesism
Upper Silesia
Germany
Orhan K. Reman
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Sata
Onnyt Wetars
New York Awaits Harding Visit Amid Welcoming Festivities
May 22 New York plans a civic greeting for President Harding during a two day visit. He will address the Academy of Political Science luncheon at a hotel, review troops at Brooklyn armory, and deliver the opening address at a 12th anniversary event. A Mayflower voyage up the river will bring gun salutes and a singing band.
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Harding
Academy of Policcal Science
Brooklyn
Smith Street
Manhattan
Che Shaft
Aipong
Prey Coolidge
Aiy Wop
Washington
Morgan Co New French Issue Reveals Bond Plan
Morgan & Company announced the French government authorized a 106,000,000 bond issue in the United States to finance a sinking fund for maturing obligations and to buy food and raw materials. The 20 year bonds carry 7 percent, underwritten by a Morgan syndicate, offered at 95 with 6.5 percent yield. Proceeds retire U.S. maturing debt and support French imports.
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J. P. Morgar and Company
United States
Morgan
Sinn Fein plot to kidnap Sir Hamaya Greenwood children
London report says Sinn Fein planned to kidnap the three children of Sir Hamish Greenwood, chief secretary for Ireland, with armed guards posted at their London home and access heavily restricted.
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Beerel Sarvine
Sinn Fein
Hamay Greenwood
Toudon Han
Wamap Greenwood
Treland
Enwood
Former Local Pastor Loses Credentials in Discrediting Case
Rev David Irvine once led Newfield Church from 1809 to 1910 and later pastored Richmond Hill in New York. Accusers cite alleged immorality as trigger for revocation. fellow clergyman Rev Robert Carlson questions the claims but notes Irvine and his wife were a devoted couple. Immigration papers and naturalization records are referenced as part of the case details.
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Newfield M. E. Church
New York
David Dubean
Irvide
Newfield M
New York City
Severng Irvine
Bryine
Newfield
Sopre Aga
Richmond
Naturaliae
Jana
Naturalization Court of
Dade Rawers
Autoists Rescue New Haven Man From Reservoir
Milford police and bystanders aided after a car crashed through a wire fence into Milford Reservoir. R. Lestenot of 44 Auburn Street New Haven, alone in the auto, escaped drowning as water rose to his neck. Neighbors pulled him from the vehicle, aided by witnesses who watched the rescue unfold for about thirty minutes.
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R. Lestenot
Milford Reservoir
Auburn Street
New Haven
Lesten
Lesden
New Wagen
Emergon
X. J
Bain
Weather forecast and almanac details across New England area
The message presents a weather forecast noting partly cloudy skies in New England with possible rain on Monday and Tuesday, prior showers along a northern border, and generally fair conditions the next 48 hours east of the Mississippi. It lists winds, temperatures, and station reports for Atlantic City, Hartford, New Haven, New York, and other locales.
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Jacksonville
Northfern
Pittisburgh
Portland
St. Louis
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