Insurance Broker Hit by Train in Greenwich
Greenwich report says John D. Barrett a 65 year old marina and insurance broker with Johnson Higgins and other firms was struck by a New York bound express at the New York Hartford rail line station while waiting on the platform. The freight train noise likely masked the oncoming express and he was hit for standing too close. Hospital officials fear death. He sustained a fractured skull among other injuries.
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Greenwich
John D. Barrett
Marina and Insurance
Johnson, Higgins Company
New York
New York, New AQ Hartford
Mcil
Barratt
Whipped for Meddling in Estate Settlement
A man identified as Peter Me Mahen of Yonkers was whipped and left at a Pennsylvania railroad line after attempting to aid Miss Florence Powell of Aiken in settling her father's estate. He sought medical aid and was seized Monday night outside Trenton, South Carolina, amid the dispute over the estate division.
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Philadelphia
Peter Me
Mahen
Yonkers
Pennsylvania
Trenton
South Carolina
Florence Powell
Aiken
S. C
Chicago Board of Trade Probed Over Wheat Slump
The federal trade commission opened hearings in Chicago to probe the Board of Trade operations and its role in the recent wheat price decline. Governor Allen of Kansas claimed speculation fueled the slump, with Chicago Board of Trade President F. L. Gates among the principal witnesses.
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Chicago
Federal Trade Commission Today
Chicago Board of Trade
Allen
Kansas
F. L. Gates
Embalmers Eligible for License After State Exam
Hartford Oct 2 Attorney General Healy issues opinion to Edward F Jones Secretary of State Board of Examiners of Embalmers confirming that those studying and practicing embalming may obtain a license upon passing the state exam and that no one connected with New Haven Hospital may embalm without proper board licensure.
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Hartford
Frank E. Healy
Edward F. Jones
State Board of Examiners of
New Haven Hospital
Rev Charles W McCormick Dies in East Orange
Stamford October 20 word came today of the death in East Orange New Jersey of Rev Dr Charles W McCormick formerly district superintendent of the New York East Conference Methodist Episcopal church. He was in Stamford until last year when ill health forced retirement. He served twenty five years in the East Conference and had earlier been in the Newark Conference. He is survived by Mrs McCormick a son and a daughter.
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Stamford
East
Orange
N. 3
Charles W. Mc Cormick
New York East
Methodist Episcopal Church
Newark
Chinese Mine Explosion Kills Hundreds in China
A Tong Shan coal mine blast in Chi Li province killed about 420 workers, with 119 survivors. Officials say the dead count may be 422, and an accurate worker total is unavailable. Reports reached Peking on Friday.
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Peking
Associated Press
Tong Shan
Chi Li
Velour Dresses Introduced for Cooler Months
Velour dresses showcase light warmth and refreshing lightness for the season. The features include reindeer brown navy checks, a ruffled waist embroidery, an Eton jacket with plain skirt, and a Russian blouse with silk embroidery. Second floor displays emphasize value and smart style.
Silk Stockings and School Stockings Advertised with Prices
Rich new pure silk stockings priced at $2.75 feature full silk from hem to toe, wide garter top, and high-spliced heel in Beaver and black options. Black silk with lisle top and three-thread texture. deep lisle welt prevents runs, priced at $3. Also listed are cotton girls stockings and durable ribbed boys school stockings at 84 and 37 1/2 cents respectively.
Three Trainmen Die in Virginia Collision
In Rural Retreat Virginia a head on crash between two Norfolk and Western passenger trains on a siding left three trainmen dead and five injured with five or six passengers shaken up. officials at Norfolk and Western headquarters reported the early morning wreck and its toll.
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Nornoke
Norfolk and Western
Prohibition Agents Seize Whiskey From Northampton Pair
Abraham Barges of 35 Hancock Street Northampton Massachusetts and his daughter were stopped in Stamford Ort 20. Four cases of whiskey were seized from their automobile. Barges claimed the liquor was for personal use and the machine was confiscated.
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Stamford
Abraham Barges
Hancock Street
Northampton
Mass
New lace and trim specials offered in diverse patterns
Venise laces in white and cream priced 19 and 25 cents. Wide laces 4-2 to 21-2 inches with matching insertings. Also included are lace collars and cuffs, camisole embroideries, organdy collars, roll collars, and various fabrics. Prices range from 19c to 8.50 dollars per yard for select items.
Johnson to Speak in Hartford October 23
Senator Hiram Johnson of California will address a Republican National Headquarters event in Hartford on October 23. The visit is announced as part of Republican efforts in support of the party’s national debt stance and platform.
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New York
Hiram Johnson
California
Debét
Hartford
Down
Norwalk Voter Applications Reach 3200 This Month
South Norwalk reports 3,202 of 4,651 voter applications approved between October 1 and October 19. The record shows more than 4,000 of the applicants are women, reflecting a strong turnout among female residents in Norwalk.
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South Norwalk
Registrars of Voters
From cut glass to ash sifters savings catalog
Readable list of home needs offered at savings with many items to choose from. Includes ash sifters, wash boilers, garbage pails, copper and aluminum ware, kitchenware, cooking pots, tea kettles, bakeware, lamps, and cleaning tools priced and described for quick purchase.
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Perco
Dresses for Little Girls Save on Ready Made Fashion
A catalog note for mothers highlights dresses for little girls at savings from maker’s odd lots. Garments feature gingham and chambray with smocking embroidery pockets and contrasting collars in rose blue tan green and pink. Sizes 2 to 6 available with varied patterns and colors reflecting a frequent regular price range.
Special Little White Dresses for Baby Sale
Ad highlights soft fine white baby dresses in lace embroidery and smocking. Features dainty cottons and charming styles for ages 6 months to 2 years. Prices range from $1.25 to $3, discounted from $1.40 to $4.50.
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Baby
Special new white petticoats with diverse embroidery flounces
A vivid description of crisp new white petticoats offering dozens of flounce patterns and widths. Prices range from $1.50 to $4, with options for full-figured women, and segments noting $1, $2.25 and $3 in the Moor district.
Unusual sale items listed for ink and pastes in small ads
An odd newspaper sale notice lists Davids ink in multiple sizes and colors, Phasta liquid paste by Stafford, Moore's push pins with glass tops in two sizes, and a Mets floor rear note. The items reflect a period ad style with compact pricing and product variety.
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Davids
Stafford
Moore
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