Automatic Train Control Devices Challenged as Absurd
New Haven railroad general manager denounces automatic train control devices as ineffective and costly. He argues human engineers remain the most reliable safety factor, urging spending on signal equipment and crossing removal to reduce grade dangers despite nationwide accident data and high implementation costs.
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Mby Telegram
New Haven
Bardo
Iowa
United States
Tal
Congress
Patriotic Meeting Honors Bridgeport War Dead Recalled
Citizens and soldiers gathered for a memorial in Bridgeport with a parade and exercises at Seaside Park. Speakers included Gen. Allen and Father Francis P. Duffy praising the fallen and the city’s war service, as orchestral music and banners framed the solemn tribute.
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Frilie
Bridg Po
Prance
Church of the
Father Thuffy
Conduet
Alvin Brent
Park City
Alors
United Patriotic Sacieties
Bridgeport
Andrew Hollinger Gulag
Coto
Taptai W. Davis
Dareesh Iis
Walla Y
Eleale
Marcombe Witte
Pease
Benedie
Marshall
Tae
Methodist Episcopal
Uugh School
Francis P. Duffy
Ogth
Henry T. Allen
J. W. Davis
Charles H. Sprague
M. B. Delacour
J. R. Kelly
King
Wreaths for Heroes of Three Wars
A reflective piece honors soldiers across three wars and the toll of conflict on the United States. It laments wartime costs, highlights strides in communication and transport, and calls for continued efforts toward world peace and liberty despite political and social tensions.
Praise of American heroism by two chaplains during war
Two chaplains extol American heroism and readiness in a wartime speech. They urge unity, determination, and sacrifice to defend liberty, urging citizens to support efforts and honor war heroes who embody perseverance, faith, and national resolve.
Religion no bar and war power stance in navy plan
Revly declares that religion cannot bar service and asserts that Tiger strength and Navy readiness will carry the country through to the early war period. War department faces agricultural influence in the Middle East seeking lower enlisted strength. Father Duffy notes Navy below Arms Treaty limits, praises Secretary Wilbur, calls for funding to fix deficiencies.
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Bit
Curtiss DB
Wilbur
Himelf
Beardsley Dies in Naugatuck at 75 in Ill Health
Lauren S. Beardsley, 75, longtime banker and former Naugatuck borough clerk, died at home after an illness. He led Naugatuck Savings Bank since 1874 and served from 1898 to 1911 as borough clerk. Survived by sister Emma Beardsley of Goshen.
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Naugatuck
Lauren
Germany Starts War On U S Potato Bug
BERLIN May 25 German authorities guard against a feared invasion of the American potato bug said to be overrunning parts of France. The pest may have been introduced into France near Bordeaux by American Expeditionary Forces during the war. As a preventive measure Germany bans import of potato and related plants while peasants are urged to report any sighting of the bug to authorities.
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Berlin
France
Bordeaux
Serious collision injures multiple at Quinnipiac and Middletown
A six o'clock head on collision on Quinnipiac and Middletown avenues left serious injuries to Mrs. Chapman and minor injuries to several others including Jacob Becker and Sam Becker. Mrs. Chapman, evacuated to New Haven hospital, faced severe prognosis. Police reported multiple arrests for license violations and reckless driving in subsequent incidents across Fairfield, Norwalk, Danbury, and Bridgeport.
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Ers
Quinnipiac
Middletown Avenues
Aca
Chapman
Jacob Becker
Held
Mass
Patie
Martin Gottschalk
Noble Avenue
Rudolph Gottschalk
Leroy Capers
Harras Avenue
Washington Avenue
Pequonnock
Coupers
Abraham Franklin
Main Street
Norwalk
Connecticut
Spanish Planes Fall In Moroccan Lines
Madrid reports two Spanish airplanes damaged in Morocco with both crews killed in the crash. One plane fell near Tamasusin while the other was shot down. bodies recovered intact. A cordon of troops secured the area around the surviving craft as it landed.
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Madrid
Morocco
Tonight’s lodge and club meetings under headline
Readers glimpse a jumble of meeting notices from various lodges and clubs. References include Saint George Sanne! A Farris Lodge and Episcopal care, with mentions of Spanish War Veterans and Grotto groups. The text lists streets and local venues as gathering sites.
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Lode
Vioneer Lodge
St. George
Strufferd Avenue
Borroweo Hee Club
S. I
A. Farris Lodge
Eetha Edge
Degree of Florta
Sirers
Bars
Auy
Laauge
Charity Lodge
Cwnnen Street
Obeh Grotto
Dredds
Quatnen
Sug Matrfield
Coolidge Honors Confederate Dead In Memorial Talk
President Coolidge delivers Memorial Day remarks at Arlington, praising mutual respect between former foes and a united nation under God. He cites Lincoln and Grant, notes time softens bitterness, and urges remembrance of both Confederate and Union soldiers who served the country. He recalls General Grant’s monument tribute and reflects on enduring American ideals amid a shared sacrifice.
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United States
Mic Gey
Asia
Wien
New York
Baris
Apd
Dis PD
Oo Pew
Carne de Mississippi
Ehewtink
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Iitienss
Rodiecedoes
Giloritbeel
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Siren
Dyer
Uae
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Arlington
I Gray
Thara
Oliver Cromwell
Lee
Lincoln
General Grant
Greneral Carr
Confedéracy
Fioso
Grant
Lemyan
Americs
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Wilfred Neal
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William Kelly
George Boehm
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