Shifting Winds Start Fires Anew Across New England
Red skies over the northeast as shifting winds rekindle forest fires. New England endures a dry spell with thousands of acres burned and millions in property at risk. Massachusetts battles blazes in the Berkshires near Adams and North Adams while vigilance continues along the New Hampshire and Maine borders. Insurance of fire protection tightens as rangers and National Guard assist, with dramatic wind-driven spread reaching 65 miles per hour at Moosac Mountain.
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New England
Boston
NewEingland
Moosac Mountain
Adams
North Adams
Berkshires
Nastlaneal Guard
Massachusetts
Northfield
Montgomery
Southwick
Alviehora
New Hampshire
Fitz+willam
Sirlet
Yuna
Maine
Vermont
Connecticut
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Department of Forests and Waters
Mrs Harding Reported Unchanged By White House Bulletin
A White House bulletin reports that Mrs. Harding remains unchanged. It notes she rested poorly last night but slept some today. Dr Carl W Sawyer, physician to Mrs. Harding, states there has been no change in her condition in the last 24 hours.
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Warren G. Harding
White Oaka'Farm
Carl W. Sawyer
Sawyer
Harding
One Killed as Joy Ride Ends in Bridgeport
A joy ride ended tragically when a car crash near Bridgeport Hospital left one man dead and another injured. The deceased was identified as Thomas F. Gaffney, a Bridgeport ice delivery worker, with funeral plans set for St. Augustine's church. An inquest was ordered for tomorrow in the County Courthouse. Also reported: children Nancy Condetti and Lena DeConza were injured in Stamford after being struck by a car on Pacific Street. William Boswell held by police. In Cross River Village a collision killed Harry Beers and injured Martin Volger. British Cabinet ministers continue the tradition of a white tied dinner at session end.
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Gaffney
Bridggrort Ice Delivery Company
Thomas FH Gaffney
James J
John J. Gatth
Bridgeport
John Bennett
Hrama Hawks
The
Eagles
St. Augustine's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
John J. Phelan
Hilley
Stamford
Gram
Nancy Condett
Pacific Street
Lena DeConza, ii
Cardinal Place
William Boswell
Cottage Street
Boswell
Pemeskile
N.v
Mov
Cross River Village
Oman
Harry Beers
Sto
Ridgefield Conn
Martin
Volger
North Salem
Senator Lodge Dies in Hospital and Public Career Highlight
Senator Lodge died in a hospital after a long public career as a Republican leader. Born May 14, 1850, in Boston, he served as chairman and leader in the Senate during pivotal tariff, naval, and international policy debates. He was a close ally of Theodore Roosevelt and helped shape major treaties and the international copyright and immigration reforms. His wife Anna Cabot Millis and two sons, George Cabot Lodge and John B. Lodge, survived him along with a daughter, Mrs. Augustus P. Gardner.
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Blaine
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New Hampshire
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Congress
Coolidge
Mass
Achusetts
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Waliant
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Charles J. Davis
United States Navy
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Harvard
John B. Lodge
Augustus P. Gardner
Congressman Gardner
Mrs J P Tregeses Credits Father John’s Medicine
Mrs J P Tregeses of Bucyrus Kansas says Father John’s Medicine keeps all her children healthy. It relieves their coughs and helps them gain strength.
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J. P. Tregeses
Bucyrus
Kansas
Tohn
Socialists Nominate Martin Plunkett for U S Senator
In New Haven the Socialist party of Connecticut nominated Martin Plunkett of Wallingford for the U S Senate to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Brandages. A campaign committee was named and plans for an extensive campaign were laid, with aims to secure prominent speakers from New York City and other places.
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Socialist Party
Connecticut
Martin Plunkett
Wallingford
United States
Brandeges
New York City
Merritt Declares Senate Candidacy in 1927 Bid
Congressman Merritt, long prominent in party circles, declares his bid for the United States Senate to succeed Brandegee in 1927, outlining constitutional principles and opposition to federal centralization. He notes his seven years in the House, service on the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, and continued support for President Coolidge.
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Brandegee
Merritt
John @. Tilson
New Haven
Tilson
Gallead
Coolidge
Republican Party
Ime
United States Senate
Tess
House of Representatives
Lita Ebeneser J. Hill
Committee of Interstate and Foreign Commerce
President Coolidge
Case of Nerves Bars League Aid Continues
The article discusses Reverend Mr. Decker urging peace to avoid another war. He contends friendship would save lives and fiscal treasuries, and enable a new era of international relations. If armaments rise, he warns, humanity faces heavy taxation and a dimmed chance for civilization.
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Case OF Nerves
Bars League Aid
Decker
Christ
Local Lodge Meetings and Fraternal Groups Listing
A fragmented OCR list details numerous fraternal and veterans groups meeting locations in Stratford Bridgeport and surrounding streets. It names lodges such as Loyal, Tat Plonear, St. George, Harcis, Sigma Iota, Jerusalem council, Masonic Temples, Washington council, and veterans groups along with street addresses like 601 State Street 806 Stratford Avenue 1087 Broad Street 1193 Main Street and 1050 Main Street.
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Stratford
Bridgeport Lodge
O. O. ML
State Street
Loyalty Lodge
Plonear Lodge
Sons of St. George
Stratford Avenue
Orronoe Gee Club
St. Charles’ Hall
East Main Street
Samuel TI
Harcis Lodge
Broad Street
Sigma Iotahi Society
Ft. Pauls
Haven
Jerusalem Council
Washington Voureil
A. R
Masonite Peraple
Brickla
Masons and Plastererg
Cigar Makers
Main Street
Metal Trades Council
Main Stront
Angeline H. Bartett
Daughtera of Veterans
Main
Tolent
N. W
State Armory
American Legion
Star of Charity Lodge
U. S
Cannon Street
Spocialist Party
Walfield Avenue
Uneas Council
US AL M
Red Cross Drive Aims for Bridgeport Members
Bridgeport starts a 1925 Red Cross membership drive to enroll 20 000 in the local chapter. A 1 500 member volunteer corps will canvass homes while the Junior League assists with pews and bank promotions. Mrs Richard J Staples leads the effort with 12 captains and a structured team of lieutenants and workers.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Bridgeport Trust Company
Richard J. Staples
Ilan B. Fleck
Mra. Meek
Activites
Gunfire ends in fatal shooting by special officer in Hartwood
Police report that George Newton, a Hartwood special policeman, shot and killed Alonzo Phillips after Phillips attacked with a revolver during a dispute over money. Phillips, 32, died at the scene from a shoulder wound while Newton, who later returned to duty, said the outcome was unavoidable.
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George Newton
Alonzo Phillips
Atlantic Street
Danial Hoper
Hoper
Phillips
Newton
Philips
News Summary: foreign affairs and finance news digest
Foreign Affairs reports frustration of an attempted attack on a dictator with coverage on page 18. Business and Finance highlights survey showing a building shortage, strong stock behavior, and plans for a world economic survey. Sports notes Princeton favored after beating Harvard, Brickfield field action and local finals at Newfield Park with Bridgeport and Fairfield results.
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Syana
Dang Bank
Boston
Benefit Dance Nets $550 in Norwalk
A benefit dance by the town's younger social set at Norwalk Country Club raised about $550 for municipal Christmas tree gifts. The club rooms were festively decorated with Christmas greens and a large stocking added $46 to the total, with Kiwanis and other civic groups largely supporting the event.
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Norwelk Country Club
Kiwanis Tivb
Norwalk Observes Armistice Day Quietly
Norwalk will observe Armistice Day without a local parade. Stamford hosts the large event as military groups join the procession. Schools stores and factories will close for the day while Mayor Thomas Robins urges citizens to mark the occasion.
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Norwalk
Stamford
Thomas Robins
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