Cure for Radio Fading Looms as Wave Lengths Synchronize
Boston May 26 AP reports synchronized broadcasting by WBZ and WHKZA Springfield marks first success in aligning two stations on exact wavelengths. Experiments show heterodyning eliminated at tested frequencies, predicting reduced fading and improved reception in certain areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
WBZ
Springfield
Trealof Ridie
Westinghaus Electric and Manufacturing Company
Heston
WIBA
Vermont Maple Sugar Train to Advertise State
At the Vermont Press association meeting in Burlington a special train titled the Vermont Maple Sugar Train was approved to depart Vermont on May 8 next year. The train will mirror the Bridgeport run, with planned trips through Boston Providence Hartford New Haven New York and then to Washington, omitting Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Press Association
Buriington
Vermont
Bridgeport
Boston
Providence
Hartford
New Haven
New York
Washington
Hungary assails arms expansion at disarmament talks
In Geneva on May 26 Hungary accused most European nations of feverish military buildup that could spark new wars. Budapest complained that, despite its own disarmament, it is ringed by allied powers with vastly superior forces, according to a memorandum to the preparatory disarmament commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
Hungary
Preparatory Disarmament Commission
Accused Slayer Held After Waterbury Murder Case
Waterbury police announce 84 year old Ralph Averga is held in San Francisco awaiting extradition for the Waterbury killing of Joan Mussolini on September 25, 1924. Mussolini, linked to a liquor ring, was shot at Bank Street after multiple prior attacks in multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Ralph Averga
San Francisco
Connettion
Joan Mussolini
Mussolini
Bank Street
Meriden
Epen
Joseph Marincl
Burton Street
New Haven
Alfonso Cozzo
Cozzo
Hank Street
Averga
2 Companion
Hfe
Joseph H. MacLean
Hell
Aldermen split on Memorial Day flag march
Alderman Stephen J Mak Jr and Alderman Harry H Doty answered postal cards about carrying the flag in the Memorial Day parade. Mak said he will try to attend with a cart promise, while Doty added you think to his pledge. Others, including Selectman Petriello and George Weldon, are undecided or absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen J. Mak, Jr
Common Council
Harry H. Doty
Joseph Petriello
F. R. Canfield
Garage Control Commission
George Weldon
Mirch
W. M. McIlroy
Registrars’ Office
Drought Halts Magdalena River Trade in Colombia
May 26 AP reports a severe drought in Colombia disrupts inland navigation on the Magdalena River. Over ten million pounds of coffee await transport to the coast while fifty three steamers have grounded or been tied up for months. Passengers and mail shift to launches as food prices soar and Atlantic ports face congestion. Insurance is being refused on freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenaventura
Colombia
Magdalena
Atlantic
Pa«fle
Gov Pinchot backs Coolidge day order for prohibition work
Harrisburg Pa May 26 Governor Pinchot expressed appreciation for President Coolidges order allowing federal authority to assist state and county officials on prohibition cases He added that a provision in the state constitution hinders full cooperation but would gladly work with the national administration under the order
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Coolidge
Property Owners Clash Over Queen Street Layout Hearing
Residents clashed over Queen street layout from Madison avenue to Park avenue prompting a moot Board of Appraisal hearing. Opponents led by I. J. Phister argued cost and woods removal, while Earl B. Clark pressed for fire protection from Ardmore to Park. Other hearings covered Evergreen street extension and several building lines and grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Street
Madison Avenue
Park Avenue
Tose
Ardmore Street
I. J. Phister
Earl B. Clark
Phister
Madison Avenus
Park Avenus
Clark
Evergreen Street
Koehler
Eighth
River Street
Front Street
John A. Cornell
Savoy Street Lots, Inc
Savoy Street
Stephen J. Mak, Jr
Third District
Orland Street
Thorme Street
Riding Place
Church Late
Beach Place
Bay Street
Ill Fated Express Engineer Tells Tale
Providence May 27 AP Engineer James W Durley of the Owl express, which crashed into a freight train at Mansfield crossover, describing the scene from Rhode Island Hospital, says the distance signal was set all clear and that he did not see the home signals due to steam. He states he shut off at East Foxboro and found escape after being buried under debris. his leg and hip injuries could end his usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
James W. Durley
Owl Express
Mansfield Crossover
Rhode Island
East Foxboro
Ford Collects Books Gifting Deaf Boy Watch
Henry Ford buys the Mary Sawyer lamb collection including 200 manuscripts and letters and will exhibit them in the Sterling schoolroom reconstruction. In Detroit, six year old Robert Buxtu, deaf, receives a nickel plated watch and chain from Ford after a school dance at the Dearborn plant. the boy will never hear its ticking but cherishes the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Mass
Henry Ford
Redstone Hill
Sterlin
Sudbury
Sterling Center
Mary Sawyer
Ford
Francia H. Sawyer
Sterling
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Kraft ‘Cheese
Burlington
Waterburian
General Electric
Southern New England Electric Co
Cannon Street
Royal Eastern Electrical Supply Co
State Street
Garry
Columbia
Gov. Pinchot
Joseph Werner
Naugatuck Ave
Devon
Ray E. Wheeler
Stratford
Conn
Thone Stratford
Edward P. Downs
Long Hill
Trumbull
Frank
Armbruster
Hanley Ave
Noble
Heinz
Bridgeport Territory
America
Liberal
Aiberal
Bridgeport Savings Bank “Old Faithful
S. W
State
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