Six autoists rescued from Housatonic river plunge
A runaway touring car carrying five women and a man from Bridgeport plunged 20 feet into the Housatonic river near Shelton. Two Bridgeport men dived in to rescue the six occupants, with two dying later at hospital. Witnesses Walter and LeRoy Frye aided, while Birks and Mrs. Sherwood were hospitalized after exposure. CT authorities notified to aid in locating the driver.
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Bridgeport
Shelton
Housatonic
Walter
Milea
Gulia
Raymond
Genrze Frye
Pembroke Street
LeRoy Frye
Fifth Street
Riscuius Birks
Birks
Lynch
Sherwood
Griffiths Hospital
Milford youth dies after accidental gun discharge
A 10 year old, Joseph Fox, was killed at Old Turnpike Road Milford when a gun on a boat discharged while he tried to free a jammed barrel. James Flappio and Charles Marling, companions, were with him as they returned from duck hunting. Police found no criminal negligence. Coroner Elix Mix to hear the case in New Haven.
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Joseph Fox
Ralph Fos
Old Turnpike Road
Milford
Milford Hospital
James
Anc
James Tlappoia
Charles Marling
Woolsey Street
New Haven
Fox
Sox
Elix Mix
New Hares
City Pauses to Honor Soldiers Dead in War’s End Remembrance
Bridgeport observes a two minute silence at noon to honor 213 heroes and civilians who died in France during World War I. bells tolled and Taps sounded as streets froze activity. Banks, schools, courts, factories closed. workers and officials paused for memorials at Crane and Welwyn plants and City Hall.
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France
Belin
Superior
Comuikon
William Horace Day
Crane Company
RLY. Cente, Ar
Séilrent
Seuss Canalilute
Welknap Manufacturing Company
Fatiain
Iaronze
Mers
Bridganat
Sailor Drowned at New London Identified as Local Man
Nov 1 report from LUSDON says Farias Wilken, a deckhand, drowned after a sip at seaport. The body found near Brae port, tied to Roy Kleckner of Lewisburg VA, who served in 1917. Police compare Wilken’s appearance to Kleckner’s discharge papers, suggesting Wilson may be an assumed name. no relatives located in Bridgeport.
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New London
Lusdon
Farias
Wilken
Deckland
Chapeil
Wight
Brae
Ammons
Wilson
Roy Kieckner
Borg
Lewisbure
Portch
Kleck
Wilnot
Thomas Wilson
Roy Bleckner
Caulden
Bridgeport
Special Fairfielders meeting warns for town actions
Sal Alart reports a special Fairfielders meeting set for Thursday at 2 pm to discuss extra facilities for Stratheld nee Nathan State schools and a £125 loan for running expenses. A Roman Catholic chapel may be built in Browerfeld as part of St Thomas church fundraising with services previously authorized at the school. A Brooklawn pavilion party Monday night will aid the chapel fund.
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SAL Alart
John Mackroy
Btn Cunningham
Pred Irwin
Whlam AL Nichole
Brooklawn Pavilion
Arlington Honors America's Unknown Soldier From France
Crowds line the roads to honor the unknown dead brought home from France as Arlington holds a solemn burial. President Harding speaks of peace and the need to end armed warfare while citizens express pride and reverence for the nameless fallen hero.
Harvey Makes Peace Address At English Speaking Union
London November 21 Associated Press George Harvey United States ambassador to Great Britain spoke tonight at an Armistice day dinner honoring him and Mrs Harvey The envoy said the day unites past and future and noted the three hundred first anniversary of the landing at Cape May Bower in Arlington cemetery the unknown soldier resting on sacred soil While in the Capitol the world gathered for the first time to hear leaders from across nations in a joint peaceful resolve Continued on page four
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Washington
Navy
Associated Press
America
France
Liberty
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Yoice Strenz
Dent Harding
Taden Ober
London
George Harvey
Great Britain
Harvey
Nion
Frederick HW. Guest
Ambassador Harvey
World arms conference opens with global hopes
As world leaders gather in Washington to negotiate arms limits, major powers pledge united effort to ease tension. China Belgium Portugal The Netherlands and others participate, signaling high confidence on the eve of the conference while officials stress cooperation and goodwill.
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Waghington
Iimamerta
Bandits Wanted Marines Await Them With Guns
Bandits sought as Marines brace for confrontation in New York area and Virginia. Troops guard terminals and vote sites amid heavy security. Commanders including Captain Sarmary Unies and Master Gunner Morgah oversee operations as authorities warn of armed groups and potential raids tied to a prior heist.
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New York
Menaiver
Garranka A
Washington Conference to Meet in Day Hall
Washington D A Memorial Continental hall was offered for use by Secretary Hughes for the Pan African Union leading assemblies. The hall was found adequate, with space for press reps from 65 economies and four hundred reserves for seating and platforms.
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Washington
D. A
Las Roinfernet
Timita Nona
Memorial Continental Bist
Washington D.A
George Maynard Afinen
Ant Weterford
Chinneuteut
Nitional Society
ALTR
Hughes
Maloney Dropped by Fire Board Captain Bray Named
Fire board meets with President Dawe in attendance. Chief Engineer Johnson praised while his removal is deemed unfounded. Captain Albert E. Maloney retires, Bray becomes captain, Burns named lieutenant, resignations accepted, new officers appointed among six applicants and several longtime members listed.
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Maloney
Lieut. Bray
Johnson
Board of Fire Commissioners
Samuel Gawe
Dawe
al Ber
Deitel B. Johnson
Ate
Dave
J Whnao
Albert E. Maloney
Curvek Companys
I. Bray
Jarden
Maloner
Moseman Thomas Burns
Lngine Company
Bray
Viewisnall Euclid 1
Forest
No 11 Engine Company
Lauderman Stanley Sherwood
Sitther
Yeatt
Algnt
Witt
Figod
Sit Bhellett Street
Denna & Liitots
Beechmouns Avenue
Amstaslus Taanay
ARF Parakreel
Christina Nash
Tol EL Ward
Penn
Rum Robbery Accomplice Of McNally In Hands Of Police
A mystery surrounding the killing of Thomas McNally, a rum burglar and cabaret singer, nears resolution after Robert Wilson of New Haven is arrested in a Norwalk hotel. Wilson’s confession and police statements link him to McNally’s death and to prior Dow House robberies on Yale Street, with two other men questioned and the trio’s movements traced through Connecticut towns.
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M’nally
Robert Wilson
New Haven
Norwalk
Thomas McNally
Dow Home
Yale Street
Silver Street
Maal Fingen
Wigan
Seadfords
Tani
Stratfer
Reaver
Wism
Hey
Wison
New
Mawan
McNally
Koseberg
Wittua
Fake Stickers Trigger Arrests in Poison Milk Plot
Police and state authorities hunted for sticker distributors tied to a broader scare involving poisoned milk. Two men who bought poison at a pharmacy were detained after admitting involvement with the campaign, while officials offered a 35,000 reward for information. The case stirred actions by the Wellingside and Belle Vernon firms amid driver and staff investigations.
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Len Land
New. Jr
loniShl
Welling-Belle Vernia Compa
Io R. Pulliam
Treagiver
Ram
German American Peace Treaty In Effect
The German American peace treaty is now in effect. Officials report ratifications were completed with Foreign Minister and commissioners present. The agreement outlines mutual obligations and sets terms for postwar relations between the nations.
Local firm negotiates lease in Springfield
A Springfield based firm negotiates a long term lease with a property owner for commercial space. Details mention yearly rent figures around 5000 dollars and discuss terms, period, and occupancy plans as part of the arrangement. Local attorneys appear in the process representing parties, with emphasis on securing a stable retail footprint and compliant agreements.
Prayers in court tale of soldiers in Washington
Fragmented OCR reports court prayers and military references. Names like Les Sipe and Mottris appear amid garbled text. The piece mentions lawyers Vinkison and a Washington proceeding with soldiers present, but specifics are unclear.
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Cour
Fraser
Sialges
Oydre Alka
Bere Kigepragyr
la Washdigdon
Yale Princeton Bowl Forecast Amid Rainy Forecast
New Haven November 11 Yale and Princeton fans await tomorrow’s Bowl clash. Weather predicts rain or snow while bets run 10 to 8 on Yale and tickets at up to 20 dollars. Yale holds 68 000 expectant spectators with Princeton mobilizing from Derby for the big game.
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YALE
New Haven
Conn
Princeton
Tigers
Bull Dogs
Vale
Drinceton
Mortory
Derby
Fale
Sietr
New York
New
Hartford
Rfl
Piistead
Alea
Mirstiut
Morelia
Bridgeport Fare Award Decision Delayed Amid Hearing
Local officials discussed a fare award with Bridgeport under review for future policy. The committee considered whether Bridgeport would be treated as an exceptional case and debated whether to apply any ruling to the city. A decision was tentatively set for Thursday or Wednesday following the fare hearing.
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Chesti Ulade
Puisie Hilue
Thurars
Gid
Esatoniui
Higgina
Bridgeport
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