Sinking of Mafalda Claims Many Passengers in Bahia Rescue
In a special dispatch from Rio de Janeiro, the Italian steamer Principessa Mafalda sank off Bahia after hours of trouble. Rescue ships including Formosa Empire Star and Albena saved passengers while reports describe explosions, darkness, and panicked decks. Government officials plan housing at Flores Island and water escorts for arriving relief ships.
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Rio de Janiero
Rio DE Janeiro
Principessa Mafalan
Bahia
Massilia
Principessa Mafalda
Formosa
Mafalda
Empire Star
Albena
Athens
Avellona
Pera
Secretary of the Navy
Mminister of Foreign Affairs
Flores Island
Navy Department
Ships rescue all but 68 passengers in tragedy
The Principessa Mafalda, valued at 12 million lire and insured for 8.7 million, carried Italian and Uruguayan passengers including medical professionals studying malaria in Italy. The liner, among the oldest in its line, would have retired next year at 20 years service per Italian rules.
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Bers
Italy
Diego Pone
Principessa Mafalda
Sinking of Mafalda claims unknown cause and 68 missing
In Buenos Aires officials report 68 people missing after the Princesse Mafalda disaster, with crews and passengers among the count. The prevailing theory favors a boiler explosion, possibly from a hull breach, while officials await official confirmation as relatives seek details.
Boiler explosion sinks Italian liner Mafalda off Brazil
Reports from Pernambuco say an explosion in the boiler caused the Principessa Mafalda to sink near Abrolhos Rocks after steering toward safety. About 1,150 passengers and crew were saved as Brazil, France, Britain and Italy dispatched relief. Salvage teams and ships converged while reports noted loss of fancy dresses valued at 125 600 for the Baccarini sisters of Rio.
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Pernambuco
Brazil
Associated Press
Principessa
Mafalda
Abrolhos Rocks
Santa Barbara
Principessa Mafalda
Formosa
Maralda
Bage
Andes
Mosella
Ita
Baccarini
Rio Janeiro
Teapot Dome scandal trial details unfold in court
Jury hears from oil executives and publishers about efforts to secure leases on the Wyoming reserve. Witnesses describe Fall’s meetings with Sinclair and others as prosecutors seek to tie Teapot Dome to a criminal conspiracy. The case outlines leases and payments linked to the Interior secretary and his alleged involvement. Next witnesses include Fall’s son in law and financiers tied to Sinclair interests.
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Wyoming Naval Reserve
Uoclair
Pall
Birch Helms
Texas Pacific Coal and Oil Company
Fall
Teapot Dome
Sinclair
Amos L. Beaty
Texas Oil Company
Tuesell
Beaty
Frank E. Kistler
Producers and Refiners Corporation
Merch
Kistler
John C. Shaffer
Chicago
Fall Apon
Wyoming
bin Clair
Ba Alt
Shaffer
H. T. Berhert
Liberty
Continental Trading Corporation
Alan
Bsineini
Republicans pledge for Troup in New Haven meeting
In New Haven on October 26 the Republican club of 225 members resolved to vote for Philip Troup Democratic candidate Meyer Ub on the impending election ticket. The club plans a special rally for Republicans of the ward in a few days and named a committee to invite Troup and others from the Democratic ticket to attend and discuss campaign issues.
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New Haven
Associated Press
All Haven
Philip Troup
Far Meyer
Walt
Tramp
Demucn
Untm
Navy Day Observed With Three Eagle Class Ships
Navy Day activities highlighted by three Eagle class destroyer leaders and a large submarine, all briefing on patrol duty and anti submarine work. The display included depth charges and signaling gear as Bridgeport hosts naval events and speakers discuss enlistment benefits and naval academy paths.
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WHS
New London
Annapolis
Lr, Moore
K. O. Caldwell
Junder Grade
H. G. Page
T. 9. Daniel
R E Hanson
Junion
C. G. Gesen
Treut
Dwight H. Day
Howlind Dry Goods Company
Sallora
Springfield
Alabama
Wicc
Rees Davis
U. S. Navy
United States Navy
H. Wrishburn
U. S. Naval Hospital
Norfolk
Naval Academy
A. T. Hollinger
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Inter
Newport Naval Training Station
Theodore Roosevelt
Washburn
Burle
Theoddg
Roosevelt
John J Banville Post
W V
Magruder's Charges Are True Say Mitchell
MILWAUKEE October 26 Brig Gen. W Mem Mitchell former air service chief told the Reserve Officers association that Admiral Magruder’s criticisms of the navy rest on actual truth He said Magruder was relieved from command of the full naval district Tuesday by the secretary of the navy and that Magruder’s statements are proper and justified
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Milwaukee
Wis
Associated Press
Magruder
United States Navy
Wmem Mitchel
Air Service
Reserve Officers Association
Thomas P. Magruder
Navy
Ding
Magruders
Mitchell
Admiral Magruder regrets forced departure from Philadelphia
Rear Admiral Thomas P. Magruder, commandant of the fourth naval district, told a Philadelphia service clubs luncheon he leaves with a keen sense of regret. He discussed the navy and Navy Day, urged support for a merchant marine, and noted the Navy should not compete with other nations but build what is necessary. He did not address the controversy over his relief from command.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Thomas P. Magruder
Fourth Naval District
Secretary of the Navy
Washington
Combined Service Clubs
Navy
Navy Day
Stey I
Magruder
Navy Department
R. H. Leigh
Bureau of Navigation
Department
Magruder Publicly Reprimanded Urges Merchant Marine
Admiral Magruder defended his case in Philadelphia stating the order was administrative not punitive while calling for a stronger merchant marine. He noted his eligibility to retire at age 64 in four years and discussed naval service regulations guiding his retirement.
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Etter
Wilbur
Magruder
Washington
Combined Service Clubs
Philadelphia
Beboisterous woman removed to Hillside home today
Mrs. Ethel Thompson, 40, of 1812 East Main Street, was taken from St. Vincent's hospital by Emergency hospital ambulance after disturbances in the neighborhood. She appeared ill at first but grew unruly and was transferred to Hillside home for care.
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Ethel Thompson
East Main Street
Hillside
St. Vincent's Hospital
Obituary notices for Buckley Marsh and Oscar I See
Mary Buckley widow of Michael Buckley died Tuesday at 281 Myrtle Avenue. Survived by four daughters, two sons, seven grandchildren, and relatives. funeral at Sacred Heart Church tomorrow at 9:30 AM with high mass. interment in St. Michael’s cemetery. Catherine M Marsh widow of Maurica Marsh funeral held. interment Land’s End cemetery. Oscar I See of 295 Harriet Street died after lingering illness. survived by sister Lottie Clinton and nephew Irving Smith. funeral Saturday at 2 PM from Charles L Dennis and Son. burial Mountain Grove cemetery.
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Mary Buckley
Mary
Michael Buckley
Myrtle Avenue
Joseph Lynders
John Reilly
Catherine A. Buckley
Mary E Buckley
William P. Buckley
City Fire Department
Holy Ghost College
John
William
Catherine Lynders
Bernard
George
Sacred Heart Church
Saler
St. Michael’a
Catherine M. Marsh
Catherine M Marsh
Maurica Marsh
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
Hawleyville Chapel
Hawleyville
Richmond Hoesner
Land's End
Oscar I
Oscar
Harriet Street
Aingering Ulness
Lottie Clinton
Kansas City
Irving Smith
Denver
Colorado
Mary Teredict
Washington Park M. E
Ashcroft Sick Benefit Society
Pequonnook Lodge
Charles L Dennis and Son
Tallfield Avenue
W. TN. McDermott
Washington Park ME
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Fire alarms answer routine as city crews handle two minor blazes
Firemen were undisturbed by major fires yesterday. A still alarm at 403 pm for a dump fire on Golden Rod avenue drew Engine 12 and Truck 6, who battled the flames for 1 hour 41 minutes before burning material was noticed. Separate alarms appeared on Lindley street at 2:24 pm and an East Raum address, with no serious damage reported.
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Golden Rod Avenue
Engine Company No 12
Truck Company No 6
Lindley Street
Illiteracy figures spark protest and debate in Bridgeport
Public figures and clergy dispute a Board of Education survey claiming 40 000 illiterates in Bridgeport. Local leaders cite 1920 census data 7 411 illiterates and argue many residents read and write in languages other than English. They urge expanded night schools and native language instruction to boost literacy.
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Reed
Carroll R. Reed
Cornell
John A. Cornell
Democratic Party
Stephen F. Chernitzky
St. Stephen’s Church
Spruce Street
Bridgeport
Father Cherniteky
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Gaspar Panek
Sts Cyril and Methodius Church
Church Street
Father Panck
Robert H. Deming
Hartford
State Board of Education
Deming
United States Census Bureau
Mauve Horn
Cortright
E. Everett Cortright
Geza Mixa
L'a
Adomiey Mika
Uniaiy
Board of Educaaion
Wadswoth
Englsh
Rey Orestes P Charnock
St. John the Baptist Greek Catholic Church
Board of Education
Amin G. Weng
Pirst
Luther Krause
W A. Kruse
St Joseph's Church
Heldscoort
Patrick Quinlan
The
Holy
Rosary Church Critiques City Illiteracy Alarm
A Rosary church leader questioned the claimed high illiteracy rate, arguing a city with extensive educational facilities cannot have such a large number of illiterate residents.
France Suspends Higher Tariff Amid Negotiations
France suspended recently imposed higher tariff rates on American goods, a move seen in Washington as restoring the pre September 6 duty levels and signaling nearing agreement on a treaty of commerce and amity. Officials hopeful negotiations will progress rapidly as talks focus on machinery and chemical products.
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Germany
Associated Preas
Washington
Paris
France
Crowds Storm Offices of Sunken Statian Seana in Genoa
In Genoa crowds gathered at the Sunken Statian Seana offices after the Mafalda disaster. Police were called as frantic relatives of about 800 emigrants aboard the vessel demanded names of those saved and reported missing. Some 1,900 or more rescued later could not calm the crowd, which lingered for an all night vigil.
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Genoa
Italy
Onewis
Posterior Tallens
Continsaa
Amherst seeks fresh Coolidge portrait for college
George B. Pratt a trustee of Amherst College urged the president to replace the existing portrait of President Coolidge. Pratt discussed the proposal during luncheon at the White House with Mrs. Coolidge after invitation from the president.
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Washington
Associated Press
Coolidge
Amherst College
George B. Pratt
Pleasant relief from constipation remedy ad
An old style advertisement claims Dr En Dive Tablets relieve constipation without griping. The copy touts beauty, energy, and health for 26 years of use, urging nightly doses and noting the tablets are a vegetable compound with olive color.
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En Dive
Edwards
Nujol Ad Promotes Safe Use for All Ages
An old advertisement touts Nujol as a harmless, non habit forming digestive aid. It claims the product is pure, drug free, and safe for babies and the elderly, urging readers to consult their doctor and purchase from any druggist in the distinctive Najol bottle.
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Chemical Products Division
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
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