Wealthy hermit Peter Farley found dead in attic room
Peter Farley an elderly hermit and Connecticut Brewing Co employee for 28 years was found dead in his locked third floor room at 1? Franklin Street. Police said the door was forced open and medical examiners cited possible non natural causes though no definite verdict given. Funeral arrangements by Frank H Polke & Sons announced.
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Peter Farley
Tlc
Farley
Deeneen
Franklin Street
Daniel A. Brolley
Frank J. Suponsky
Parley
Samuel M. Garlick
James Farley
Woodmoat
Bridgepark
Connecticut Brewing Company
Frank H. Polke & Sons
State Street
Tornado Causes $100,000 Damage in Findlay Ohio
A tornado swept central Findlay Ohio this evening causing about $100,000 in damage. Windows were broken trees blown down roofs tents and chimneys were toppled as the storm tore through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Findlay
President Has Open Mind on Bonus Bill
President Harding has not decided what he will do with the soldier bonus bill. He will not commit until he is certain of its provisions and after Senate and House confer and complete their consideration.
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Washington
Sept
Lim
Harding
Tia White House
Senate
House
Peggy Marsh's Husband Dies From Gun Wound Accident
Leah J. Associated Press reports Peggy Marsh's husband Buddie Johnson, son of a former president of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company, is near death after an accidental self-inflicted gunshot at a Clifford camp. He was shot through the breast while preparing to put away a revolver during target practice. Efforts for medical attention were hampered by the isolated camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatisburgh
Leah J
Associated Press
A M
Buddie
Johnson
Posey
Marsh
Desta
Champlain Valley
Herg
Jack Clifford
Evelyn
Nesbitt
Chateaquay Lake
Joanson
Marshall Field, Ord
Chicago
Mra. Johnson
Clifford
Ritetarlion
New York
Elmer Thurberg
RS. McDonald
Plattsburgh
Mr. Johnson
A. L. Johnson
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Ohio
Earthquake Felt At Georgetown University
An earthquake of pronounced intensity was recorded at Georgetown University this afternoon. Tremors began at 2 35 p m and lasted past 4 o clock with the center of disturbance about 600 miles from Washington.
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Washington
Georgetown University
Thas
Newcastle in gloom as U S consulate is closed
Newcastle on Tyne September 1. Associated Press reports shipping and business circles blame the closing of the American consulate for delays and ticketing disruptions. Ships held up for lack of health certificates and invoices hinder trade with the United States. Consulate officials deny blocking passports or visas, while local agents face competition in selling passages as the consulate area suffers.
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Newcastle
U. S
Newcastle - ON - the - Tyne
Associated Press
United States
America
Mull
Snd
Gistriet
Real
Slacer
Amerigen
Slater
Newcastla
Mues
Settlement of hard coal war expected today
In Philadelphia, Sept 1, United Mine Workers and others hope for a speedy end to the anthracite coal strike now in its sixth month. Senator George Pepper stays in touch with miners and operators as talks resume with prospects of a public mandate prompting wage scale restoration by April.
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Philadelphia
Associated Preasj
United Oline Workers
Iforta
Washington
Pepper
United States
George Wharton Pepper
Uridg
Wilkes- Barre
Gélog
Sealg
Jongar
Home Ransacked. Klaskely’s Residence Damaged
Police reports indicate a ransacked home at 787 Wuirfeld Avenue. The break in occurred during the early morning hours yesterday, with detectives notified to investigate the incident.
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Klaskely
Wuirfeld Avemue
Berlin Food Riots End in Police Firefight
Berlin authorities report a food riot at Eberewalde north of Berlin where about 4 000 people, many women, protested high prices. Police fired into the crowd injuring ten. shops were looted and windows smashed.
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Bhrglin
Associated Press
Eberewalde
Baertin
Lmene
le Polleg
France calls for world war debt conference now
France demands a general conference on World War I debts and reparations, saying no payments can be specified until Germany pays indemnity. Premier Poincare notes a distinction between British and American war credits and urges a comprehensive settlement with all nations represented. Continued on Page Two.
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France
Hart of Balfour
Daugherty declares drastic action needed for U S government survival
In Chicago and Washington the American Federation of Labor leaders pledged to continue funding and aiding the strikers despite the injunction. Samuel Gompers called the injunction outrageous and an invasion of workers rights, saying the order could stir a hornets nest and urging defiance as the federation sustains support for the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Daugherty
American Federation
Leader
Gampers
Cours
Woman Found Dead in Harbor After Alleged Barge Orgy
Unidentified woman known as Jessie, wife of barge captain Thomas McCoy, is found dead near Vincent Brothers Coal Company dock after 3 30 pm. Police hold Captain McCoy and Madeline McCoy, wife of 23, on charges of breach of peace. Investigation cites conflicting stories and possible alcohol impairment. no violence marks on bodies.
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Thomas McCoy
Jessie
Vincent Brothers Coal Company
Thomas Monk
Madeline
Teale
Sherman 'S
Cut Ap
Vincent Brothers Company
Yosslin
Shaman Toto
Susslin
Jesse
Bolly
Breagh
Unions Barred From Interfering With Railways in Court Decree
Chicago Sept 1 Among other things which the defendants by the court order are restrained from being are arranging with each other or with any other person to interfere with railway companies in the performance of their lawful business injuring or annoying any employee either while performing his duties or going to or from work making threats intimidation acts of violence opprobrious epithets jeers taunts entreaties toward any employee or officer of the railway companies aiding abetting directing or encouraging any person or organization by letters telegram telephone or word of mouth to do any of the above acts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Further Drastic Steps To Be Taken If Necessary
White House warns that if the Chicago injunction fails to end the rail strike more drastic moves will follow. President and Attorney General support the action as necessary to end disorders. Possible receiverships and federal control of railways could be authorized by Congress if violence and paralysis persist. The plan targets railroad property and not executives, with ten federal crews ready to operate lines under threat.
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White House
William P. Flythe
Washington
Daugherty
Chicago
Aim
Gil Hazarda
United States
Harding
Alerion
Ir Wag
American tennis stars crush Anzacs in Davis Cup opener
Forest Hills, Sept 1. America's lawn tennis players rise to the Davis Cup defense on West Side courts. Tilden and Johnston dominate singles while Patterson, Anderson, and others push hard in a day of high drama before 40,000 fans. Doubles loom as decisive with two matches left on Labor Day.
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Forest Hills
N. Y
America
Westside
Racquois
William 'S
Tmiden
Philadelphia
William M. Johnston
San Francisco
Emer
Thie Holder
Che Adachs
Tilden
Patterson
Ecores
Itohneton
Anderson Gel
Tomarcow
Vincent Richards
Pat O'Hara Wood
Thiden
Johnston
Macquets
Anderson
Arand
Todd
East
Johinston
Wimbledon
England
Mer
Piden
Stolen ACTO Passenger Touring Car Reported
Adolpi father reports theft of a woven passenger touring car with Connecticut registration L436. The vehicle vanished from in front of WO Orchard Street around 11 o'clock last night. I McCarroll at 1213 Tramietin Avenue was awarded a ton of coal by Major Frederick J. Bree, pill post, State Guard Veterans Association.
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Adolpi
William Street
Connecticut
I. McCarroll
Tramietin Avenue
Frederick J. Bree Pill
State Guard Veterans Association
Government Enjoins Rail Workers From Interfering With Roads
The United States obtained a temporary federal order restraining railroad shopmen and affiliates from interfering with operations nationwide. Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty said the action protects government supremacy and preserves unions while preventing exertion to dominate the people. The order covers all who aid or participate in strikes and aims to keep trains, locomotives, and cars running amid the dispute.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Stepa Svar
United States
James E. Wilkerson
Harry M. Daugherty
Washington
Arsue
Attornecy General
Railway Department
American Federation of Laser
BR M. Jewell
Ita
F. J. Meek Grath
John Scott
Shop Crafts Brotherhoody
System
Seven Year Old Boy Dies After Auto Crash
Humbert Faustino 7 of Ms Grand street died in St Vincent’s hospital after being struck by a car driven by Walter Luis of Sylvan avenue. Lewis surrendered to police on a reckless driving charge and posted $1,000 bond. Police say the skull fracture caused his death after the private car carried him from Hall Street to Housatonic avenue. An inquest or further investigation by Patrolman W Varn Hennessy was to continue.
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Humbert Faustino
Ms Grand Street
St. Vincents Hospital
Walter Luis
Sylvan Avenue
Connecticut Company
Lewis
Leonard J. Maloney
Hast Avenue
Fig
Hand Injury at Sprucestown Factory
Max Barshowsky of 49 Wording Avenue was taken to Emergency hospital yesterday after a painful laceration to the right hand at a Sprucestown and Howard Avenue factory. Dr. William O'Connell attended the wound. Ansonia delegates to the State convention were named by Mayor John Mead, with the Democratic caucus to pick instructions.
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Max Barshowsky
Wording Avenue
Tecnaon
Sprucestrost
Howard Avenue
Lyw
William O'Connell
Ansonia
John Mead
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Buddy
Self
Evelyn Thaw
Georgetown
Senator Pepper
Berlin
Germany
Poincare
Premiex Poincare
Cdt
Tsngland
Owrd
United Siaren
Ger
Amovice
Waa
Aflir
Armistics
Brands Court
Shicago
Akop
Shop Erecta’ Organization
American Federation of Labor
Abe Leaany
ACTO
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