Fate of Miners in Doubt at North Carolina Mine
Six bodies recovered from the Carolina Coal Company mine near Top Coal Glen North Carolina after a 9 30 am explosion entombed about 60 miners. Rescuers hoped some may still be alive as air remained clear below the surface and efforts continued to penetrate deeper amid debris blocking the main shaft.
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Coal Glen
N. C
Carolina Coal Company
Bion Wf. Butler
William Hiio
Gumnock Woal
Cumnock Company
Hil
Extler
Alarm System Plan Outlined by Fire Board Leaders
President McCathron reported progress on a city alarm and police signal system with detailed mapping and hose purchases planned. The board approved over $5,000 for hose and hydrant gear, plus new equipment and maintenance following the death of former Superintendent Platt and ongoing repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N. McCathron
Fire Board
Cammissioners
Com Ratiam
William Behrens
Pers Mfhe
Siner Las
Ryan Bridgeport
McCathron
Arthur Hi. Platt
R. Arthur Brown
Board of Fire Commissioners
Cotan’ Sloner
James J. Lone
Alwiys Pars
Ues Danle
Jutinaen
Bose
George J. Enwlebord
Pioning
Grover F Reyjee
Amedes
Nishots
Ebert Relative Released from German Service
May 27 reports that a German foreign office missal involving Dr. Jaenicke, son-in-law of the late President Ebert, was deemed inappropriate due to an Capri hotel guest book inscription declaring a Hindenburg presidency. Jaenicke admitted writing the word and faced suspension pending investigation.
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Karl H. von Wieg
Berninx
Dr. Jaenicki
Ebert
Capri
Hindenburg
Germany
Nenicke
Bert
Dr. Jaenicke
County to Lease Wheeler's Land for 25 Years in Bridgeport
Fairfield County legislators seek to lease the Wheeler estate land north of the county building in Bridgeport for 25 years for one dollar to ensure space and rent control, with condemnation as a future option. Senator Samuel C. Shaw opposed purchase. plan aims to protect the county building site while preserving funds. Ambler nominated to the State Board of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Fairfield County
Toda
Bridgeport
John Stuill
Shelton
Wheeler
Stratfield Hotel
Samuel C. Shaw
Red
Rent Andair
Shaw
Ambler
Louis F. Ambler
Wilton
State Board of Agriculture
Phlip T. Platt
Newtown
Land Condemnation Bill for McCook Property Reported Favorable
Senatorial action favors a bill costing 3500 dollars to appoint an attorney to press the state's condemnation suit against the McCook estate at Old Lyme. The land borders shorefront and measures about five acres. The bill follows the condemnation filing failures and related legislative questions.
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Selegram
Harpord
Frank E. Healy
Appropriations Committee Today
Senate
McCook
Old Lyme
Stare Ain
Heine
Wash
Bingham
Shelton
Dawes Seeks Reform in Senate Rules at Alabama Speech
Vice President Charles G. Dawes told the Associated Industries of Alabama meeting in Birmingham that he hopes to push reform in Senate rules through primaries in 1926. He accused existing procedures of thwarting constitutional rights and criticized minority obstruction. Senator Oscar W. Underwood joined him in presenting the reform agenda.
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Associated Industries of Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
May
Charles G. Dawes
United States Senate
Senate
Dawes
United States
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Underwood
Wilson Gets Five to Ten Years for Stamford Killing
Carl Wisen of Stamford was sentenced by Judge Edwin Dickenson in Criminal Superior Court to five to ten years for manslaughter in the killing of Henry Redd in Stamford on Thanksgiving Day. The jury found Wilson guilty after about an hour of deliberation. the judge noted the verdict implied perjury for his prior denial on the stand. Edward Townes and Elijah Wright, once held as witnesses against Wilson, were released with glee as the verdict was delivered.
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Carl Wisen
Stamford
Edwin Dickenson
Criminal Superior Court
Wilson
Henry Redd
Dickenson
Edward Townes
Elijah Wright
Elty
Page
Salamon, Jr
Bridgeport
American Institute of Banking
J Legislature
Boy Dies After Stamford Car Collision
Eight year old Springdale resident May Lonu Jones died after a scooter incident in Stamford when a truck driven by former New York Hippodrome clown Fames R. Marseilles of Oaklawn Avenue struck him. Jones suffered a fractured skull hip and other injuries and died in hospital after remained in critical condition. Marseilles is held on a manslaughter charge under bond, with Foster Johns as the arresting official.
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Stamford
Lonu Jones
Springdale
Fames R. Marseilles
New York
Marseilles
Toraner
John J
New Haven County Assembly to Meet on Elin Street Plan
Hartford May 7 The New Haven county members of the General Assembly will hold their final meeting of the session tomorrow at 2 p m A plan to cut four feet from the county building steps to allow widening of Elin street is expected to be approved Officials and witnesses have assured the plan moves forward with the necessary steps to meet the proposal
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Hartford
New Haven
General Assembly
Elin
Reo Nieinbe
Tanseoaymimetoy
Ex Service Men Back MacNider As War Secretary Pick
Washington May 27 ex service men back Hanford MacNider Mason City Iowa former national commander of the American Legion as candidate for Secretary of War pending Weeks resignation. Leaders of soldier organizations plan a nationwide drive to mobilize four million World War veterans in support. Representative Royal C Johnson urged the President to consider MacNider if a War Department vacancy occurs.
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MacNider
Weeks
Washington
Hanford MacNider
Mason City
Towa
American Legion
Week
Aoaliage
Mllion
Royal C. Johnson
South Dakota
Jowan
War Department
Mher
White House
Elinor Hoyt Wylies Divorce May Prove Fraudulent
Providence report indicates Elinor Hoyt Hichborn Wylie may have secured a divorce on March 23, 1923 by fraud through the Rhodesland divorce mill. The case links to Philip S. Hichborn and Horace Wylie with ties to Darien and Bridgeport, while attorney Francis P. Dougherty faces related charges in Providence.
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Elinor Hoyt Wylie
Providence Court
Sisson
Providence
A. P
Providence Journal
Elinor Hoyt Hichborn Wylie
Henry Martyn Hoyt
Pennsylvania
Department of Justice
Department of State
Washington
New York
Charles P. Sisson
Rhodesland
Darien
Europe
Benet
Philip 8. Hichborn
Philip 8
Hichborn
Philip Hotchborn
United States Navy
Slater
James G. Blaine
Paul Pearsall
Washington, D. C
Wylie
Philip
Hichborn, Jr
Pearsall
Middlesex School
Concord
Mass
Francis P. Dougherty
Providencia
Hichborn Wylie
Horace Wylie
Leopard W. Horton
Providence County
Worea
Rhode Island
Wich
Wyle
Giant Tent Set for Bridgeport Progress Exposition
A giant canvas tent at Seaside Park near Parks Avenue hosts the Progress Week exposition starting Memorial Day weekend. About 176 exhibitors display educational and spectacular items while decorations in white orange and blue create a festive air. Mayor Behrens will proclaim opening at 8 PM with the band once the Memorial Day ceremonies end.
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Progress
Carloux
Seaside Park
Parks Avenue
Bridgeport
Tne
Willian Behreng
Ar Fy. W
Pyratuhl Shriners
Bridgewort
Commissioner's plan for independent alarm system prints
A wave of terse notes outlines plans for an alarm signal system independent of single leadership as a commission contends the city fund is depleted before fresh appointments. Additional items report jury verdicts, court actions, and a broad state and local news sweep including legislative moves, municipal projects, and social events.
Amundsen Aides to Decide Today on Rescue Plea
San Francisco May 27 The Amundsen polar expedition rescue options surface as relief plans are debated. Arnold Liebes radioed the Charles Brower to seek trace near Point Hope Alaska, while base crew say the Amundsen party may have landed on the Alaska coast and keep patrols along the ice edge.
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Amundsen
San Francisco
Associated Press
Arctic
Arnold Liebes
Liebes Co
Liebes
Charles Brower
St. Lawrence Island
Bering Sea
Point Hope
Alaska
James B. Wharton
Telegram
Ale Spitabergen
Steamer Farm
Amundaen
Spitsbergen
Congressman Urges Coolidge to Enforce Debt Talk Law
Representative Fish of New York asks President Coolidge to enforce a prewar criminal code provision punishing Americans who misrepresent U S policy to foreign officials. He cites a law from Franklin's era threatening fines up to 35000 and three years imprisonment and urges action against a prominent New York banker who apologized for requesting France to recognize land and fund war obligations.
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Washington
Representative Fish
New York
House Foreign Affairs Committee
President Coolidge
Fish
Benjamin Franklin
France
United States
Pian
Westport Shifts On Road Plan After Tree Debate
Westport Tree Warden Charles C. Butler consented to the State Highway Department removing twelve trees from the Post road to widen it to 34 feet. The decision followed a special town meeting after earlier protests by property owners and a public hearing. The department had sought tree removal, which was initially refused, but renewed pressure and a shift in plans prompted reconsideration at the May meeting.
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Westport
Charles C. (Tutler
State Highway Department
Realdenix
Trumbull Gives No Quarter in Tax Veto Vibe
Bridgeport officials pressed Governor John H. Trumbull to veto the controversial ripper tax bill. After a lengthy, noncommittal interview, the governor offered no clear stance as Mayor Behrens and a four member committee outlined the city’s case and a planned remedy for tax conditions. The meeting left advocates hopeful yet uncertain on whether a veto or conditional approval would come.
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John H. Trumbull
Behrens
Bridgesport
House
Senate
Theas
Bridgeport
Republican State Organization
Rill
Siayor
Willam H. Blodgett
Ripper
Presbyterian Assembly Faces Split Over Virgin Birth Doctrine
In Columbus the 137th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church US A ended with modernists warning of an inevitable split if their actions are approved. A 16 member commission will study the matter and report to the next assembly. The dispute centers on the virgin birth and the decision upheld by the synod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Naw
Henry P. van Dusen
Cedric C. Layman
Gas price probe demanded by city business interests
An inquiry into the 27 cent gasoline price after ten days of rises by local oil firms is urged by business leaders. They seek to know if freight rates differ from other cities and whether local prices align with national averages. An oil company rep claims rates here are not higher than the national average and attributes high prices to crude oil costs at the wells.
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Ol Company
Indianapolis 500 field grows for Saturday race
At Indianapolis May 2 the field for the thirteenth annual 500 mile race was expanded to include Ralph De Palma George or Guru and Val Vall after additional qualifying runs.
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Yadtanapolis
Ini
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Dalph de Palma
Tao Be Guru
Dau Vall
Bible teaching to follow Tenn fight evolves in schools
A Tennessee court dispute over whether evolution should be taught in public schools drew church leaders into discussion at a midweek meeting at the First Church of Christ Fairfield. Judge Wakeman urged that adding Bible instruction could follow if evolution is deemed constitutional, while AL Saunders argued evolution and religion can coexist. A longtime church member received a gold box in appreciation for 24 years of service, alongside another retirement tribute for an organist.
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Fairfield
Tennessee
Bacon Wakeman
Altorney
Firat Church of Christ
Wirat Church of Christ
Wakeman
Resi
AL. A. Maunders
Trasmere
Saunders
Law
Liverngaton of Smith
First Church of Christ
George UT. Murphy
Hridgeport
Contingent fund depleted as new board setup debated
The present tax board authorized 26 177 61 to departments in its final meeting leaving 3 126 in the fund. Allocations included 200 for freight to transport a German cannon from Raritan Arsenal Meteodis NJ to the city 1650 for booth costs at Progress Week Exposition 1000 for city garage control clerk 5000 for municipal golf links 266 for relief at the golfhouse Bearsley Park and 6000 to cover supernumerary police badges and uniforms. The Police department sought approval to transfer the 6000 but action was delayed pending transfer with Daniel J Olford chairman of the tax board committee.
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John H. Trumbull
Raritan Arsenal
Meteodis N. J
Clar
Garage Control Commission
Bearsley Park
Police Department
Mght
Daniel J. Olfiord
Tax Boar
Aus
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