Britain Breaks With Russia over Secret Papers Revealed
British House of Commons votes 357 to 111 to sever diplomatic and trade ties with Russia after leaks reveal Soviet agents in Chicago Boston and New York. The debate centers on alleged Kremlin manipulation and the government’s release of documents to justify the rupture while pledging to pursue legitimate trade.
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China
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State Chamber Convention Marks Worker Compensation Push
The State Chamber of Commerce signals a major push for workers compensation reform. Leaders across the organization advocate unified action among state business groups to secure a new framework. The convention agenda notes proposed changes and discussions on insurance, penalties, and employer responsibilities. The report highlights pages referencing events, weather, and related local coverage.
Less Money for All Size of Bills to Be Cut
Washington May 26 AP A reduction in paper currency size was approved by Secretary Mellon. The first of the new notes should be ready for circulation in about a year. Bills will be reduced about one and one third inches in length and eight and a quarter inches in width, cutting manufacturing costs by about 82 million dollars annually.
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Associated Press
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New York Girl Recalls Meeting King at Court
A New York girl recounts her experience of being presented at the Court of St James’ and the challenge of finding a suitable gown. She details shopping in Paris, patient fittings, and a green satin dress with pearl and silver embroidery, noting the surprising calm of court presentation.
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Holmes Testimony in Fairfield Gambling Shooting Case
In Fairfield court, Holmes testified he shot the man during a gambling raid on April 24 1926 as part of a broader case against deputies and constables including Elwood Hull Larson and Bennett. The plaintiff Joseph Fischer seeks 10000 against the bond holders. defense moves for non-suit while a key witness links Bennett to two shots fired.
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Orville W Holmes
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George W Larson
H St. John Hull
Arthur Bennett
Joseph Fischer
Harry Fischer
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Sherrif Holmes
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Elwood
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Bennett
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Holmes
Susan Nagy
Reidh
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Ralph Arendt
Nathan Hale School House
Playmates Attend Funeral of Girl From West End
Funeral services for eleven year old Irene Kozma were held at the First Magyar Reformed church yesterday afternoon. Hundreds of Kozma family friends attended while many more in the West End mourned. Irene died Tuesday at St Vincent's hospital from appendicitis and peritonitis after a prior note to her mother.
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St Vincent's Hospital
Workers Seek Pardon for Sacco and Vanzetti in Rochester
In Rochester New York nearly 4000 workers joined a march and meeting led by Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America urging Governor Fuller of Massachusetts to grant clemency to Sacco and Vanzetti, the radical defendants sentenced to death. Union leaders and other representatives attended the gathering, with Gus A Strebel presiding as chairman.
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Associated Press
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Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
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Major Dargue to land in Bridgeport this morning
Major Herbert A Dargue, veteran of the 20 009 mile Good Will Flight, is due to arrive in Bridgeport about 8 30 am aboard an Army plane from Mitchel Field Long Island. He will land at Lordship for a half hour then depart for Betford. The New York amphibian plane was damaged off Water Witch New Jersey and repairs altered landing plans.
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Texas gas well explodes killing four injuring seven
Sanford Texas May 26 A roaring flame pillar at a gas well exploded killing four and injuring seven. Two others were missing as crews prepared to extinguish the blaze with explosives. The dead were Jack Daniel Ed Stillwagen Elmer Richards and Eddie Evans. Tex Thornton, a torpedo company well shooter, examined the burning bore in a fireproof suit but found no bodies. Flames rose 200 feet into the air and the town faced extensive damage as authorities planned an early shot to depressurize the well.
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Ed Stillwagen
Elmer Richards
Eddie Evans
Thornton
Dead Man's Son 8 Queried in Murder Case
Waterbury May 26 By Associated Press Stanley Gruzas Jr. 20 of 48 Chadwell Avenue son of Stanley Gruzas Sr. 47 of the same address was arrested and held for the coroner in connection with his father’s death. The elder Gruzas was beaten and left in a swamp on Sunny Side Avenue after moving on May 19. A medical examiner ruled death from concussion with possible exposure as a contributing factor. Police had earlier arrested Michael Lennox 42 of the Grand Hotel and Mileac Twins 42 of Bantam Lake Seunes, who remain in custody. Bonds were set or actions continue as officials declined to explain details or motive.
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Associated Press
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Chatteld Avenue
Stanley Gruaas, Sr
Chugas
Sunnyside Avenue
Michael Lennox
Grand Hotel
Milelac’ Twins
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Sinc
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Bond
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Hali Paliis
Grunas Jr
Ellsworth St Crash Followed by Arrest in City Court
Oscar Knebel faces a City Court charge of operating under the influence after a crash on Ellsworth Street at 10 50 last night. He allegedly drove on the wrong side and collided with Harvey McGirr’s car causing extensive damage to both vehicles. Knebel was taken to the police station and held on $160 bond.
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Dooman
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Thid Plecder
Nungesser Search Vain But Reports Of Flyers Persist
Reports persisted that the missing French flyers Charles Nungesser and Francois Coll were sighted near Newfoundland. Tests of claims from fishermen and coastguards described engine sounds and flashes on May 4 9 in foggy Trepassey Bay area but no aircraft was seen.
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Coll
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Gehooner Albert
De Pinedo Fails To Reach Azores
A radio message reports Captain Francesco De Pinedo aboard the Italian steamer Superga after being taken aboard at 40 07 N 30 03 W. He is expected to arrive at an Italian steamer tonight, per Horta dispatches. The report continues from Horta and Lisbon dated May 26.
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Three Hartford Doctors Honored by State Medical Society
Three prominent Hartford physicians were honored at the Connecticut State Medical Society annual meeting yesterday morning. HO Le Baron Peters was elected Secretary of the committee on scientific walk, Dr William A LaField was elected a member of the committee on public policy site legislation, and Dr Robert Fallott Willht Strang was elected a delegate to the Connecticut State chapter exhibition.
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Coolidge to Spend Summer in South Dakota Wilderness
President Coolidge plans a June 12 departure from Washington for a summer retreat likely in the Black Hills of South Dakota. He will stop in Hammond Indiana on June 14 to dedicate a memorial park. White House aides consider Rapid City for offices and a base, with a remote lodge 92 miles away, and telegraph and air mail links to Washington as needed. The rugged area offers pine forests, streams, deer, elk, bear, antelope, and possible mountain lions, creating a secluded presidential retreat atmosphere.
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Lindbergh to Make London Sunday
Charles Lindbergh is expected to arrive in London Sunday afternoon in his own plane landing at Croydon. He will be the guest of Ambassador Alanson B. Houghton during a four or five day visit and likely receive King George Monday. London crowds were anticipated at Croydon with public enclosure and multiple escorts and escorts from Brussels to Croydon.
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Associated Press
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Croydon
Alanson B. Houghton
England
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Brussels
Lindbergh Parade in Paris Crowds Honor Hero Pilot
In Paris crowds cheered Captain Charles Lindbergh as he rode from the Hotel de Ville to the city, hailed by Marshal Foch and Briand. The young American, after a long 12 hour day, greeted reporters with humor and patience, while officials and the French public celebrated his transatlantic flight amid nation’s admiration.
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Give Lindberghs Plane to France Urged by Hartford Chamber
Hartford May 2 AP The Connecticut State Chamber of Commerce urged presenting Captain Lindberghs famous New York to Paris airplane to France as a permanent memorial of the flights significance and to signify US friendship. The resolution, framed by Payson Jones and presented by Frank Johnston, also warned against excessive Washington legislation.
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Robert Lincoln O'Brien
Boston Herald
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Ohio
Flood Refugees marooned along McCrea crevasse embankment
Hundreds of flood refugees remained stranded as backwaters from the McCrea crevasse swelled the Atchafalaya and Mississippi basins. Rail lines failed, trains left, and towns including Lafayette and Ravenswood faced rising waters forcing evacuations. Refugees gathered at camps while bayous drained, with more than 17,000 at Lafayette concentration camp awaiting relief efforts.
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