Stratford River Dangers Warn Swimmers at River Point
Stratford dated Sept 1 Chief of Police William Nichols warns inexperienced swimmers to stay clear of the Elpushtunle river bend noted as one of the most dangerous spots due to a strong undertow. The fatal risks mirror past drownings at the same site near Elsig Merwin’s family home, while a separate incident reports the death of Standish Childs from a gas heater accident at 480 King Street.
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Willam Nichols
Elsig Merwin
George ‘Merwin
Clinton Avenues
Lake Tan
Devon
Stil
Robert EB. Pielan Ma
Per
Standish Childs
King Street
Childs
Mindnicht
Margaret Hawley
Charles Zimmerman, Jr
Winfield
Roth
Charles
Ansonia
Wei Wan
Joseph Dowdall
Knights of Prihias
Ansonis
German Bonds Will Be Redeemed Says Envoy
German envoy Otto Wiedfeldt arrived in New York aboard the Reliance with his wife and son, confirming reports that 6,082,009 worth of German bonds held by sympathizers in the United States will be redeemed at par in dollars.
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New York
Otto Wiedfeldt
United States
Herman
Am Gor
New Haven Road to Provide Extra Train for Labor Day
An extra train will run over the New Haven road today and Monday to handle stressed traffic over Labor Day. The train leaves New Haven at 4 p.m. EST, goes to Bridgeport at 4:30, South Norwalk at 4:50, Stamford at 5:12, and Grand Central at 3 p.m. Yesterday and through the holiday, trains were packed. Officials estimate 79,900 people will be transported, with extra orders issued for baggage forwarding by George A. Morion General Baseagate Agent.
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Newman Road
New Haven
Ridgeport c
South Norwalk
Standord
Grand Central
Xtra
George A. Morion
Publishers sue over $25,000 damage claim
The Brotherhood Publishing Company, publisher of Teatveriseg, filed suit in this city against Cornelius Csongrad i alleging $25,600 in damages. The action stems from a Nunarian language issue paper Bridgewort printed by Csongradi containing false claims about the Brotherhood. A certificate of attachment on Csongrad i real estate was filed with the Town Clerk yesterday.
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Brotherhood Publishing Company
Teatveriseg
Cornelius Geonzradi
Damag
Cson‘gradi
Csongradi
Westport Busy After Accident and Steady Sheriff Chase
A Vermont style accident near the Turnpike Teahouse led Deputy Sheriff Clark F. Kirk to pursue a fleeing touring car driver, Norman Tresharian. Kirk, with Westport officers, chased the vehicle through Ash Creek and along the Post Road, arresting Tresharian near the Westport garage. He was fined $37.90 for driving charges. the wrecked wrecker’s car caused the mishap.
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Bent
Clark TH
Ash Creek
Danto
Rae
Kirke
Kirk
Norman Tresharian
Das Hall
Cambridge
Chington Mills
Summer Street
Boston
Mass
Joseph C. Hyatt
Joonacourt
Turnpike
Ine
Fo A. Long
State Street
Platipus Dies in Zoo Amid Nostalgia Theories
In New York on September 1 a platypus at the Bronx Zoo died after 49 days in captivity following a voyage from Australia. Officials suggested nostalgia as a possible cause, but the exact reason remains unknown. The body will go to the College of Physicians and Surgeons for study and then to the History Museum.
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Zoo
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Democrats in Milford Plan Fall Campaign
Milford dispatch reports Democrats plan an active fall campaign after electing Judge Robert O. Stodard as chairman. The town committee shrank to 40 with six women, new quarters secured above Quality restaurant, and a revised district slate including H. Rose McCarthy and Mrs. J. W. Canning among others. News notes mention events at Larkin House and Fort Trumbull Beach with Rev. Tilton and speaker Mrs. Lavisidra among attendees.
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Democratic Party
Toe Democrats
Robert O. Stodard
Lown
Tier Street
Democratic Town Committee
Robert C. Yard
Brotherton
H. C. C. Miles
J. Clarence McLean
Charles H. Seerey
James T. Rose
M. PD. Collins
Albert P. Stowe
Clarence J. Platt
George &. Clark
William M. O'Hara
Werner Guttenberg
Charles H. Holton
Edward J. Maher
B. T Seeney
Herbert Peterson
John W. Cannon
J. Burton Smith
Robert F. Smith
Wiliam T. Hoyt
John Canning
J. Kerwin
Broderick
Rose McCarthy
Mra
Robert C. Stad
E.wishop
Distriet
John W. Canning
American Legion rammed Argentine torpedo boat Asopardo
The steamship American Legion rammed and sank the Argentine torpedo boat Asopardo as it left Buenos Aires for New York yesterday, also striking and slightly damaging several other small naval vessels.
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Buenos Aires
American Legion
Asopardo
New York
American swimmers compelled to abort English Channel bid
Dover England Sept 1 Three American swimmers Sam Richards Henry Sullivan and Walter Patterson were to have started tonight on a Channel swim but were forced to abandon the attempt due to his wind and rough water.
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Dover
England
Sam Richards
Henry Sullivan
Walter Patterson
English Channel
Lawyer Leaves Paris for Russian Trip
ANSONIA Sept 1 Qards have been received from Attorney Belin Who e Int ing Pacis. Attorney Belin expects to reach Huysia very sven, where he is going to the inter est of his clients cursonals Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mullingaux at South CHM street, who have been spending the summer in Brooklyn, returned horse yesterday. Richard Meed of Philadelphia has joined his family here, who have been spending a vacation with friends on Factory street. Mrs. Geer of How ard avenue, who has been ill for the pas 10 days is reported today to be slightly improved. The dwelling at 22 Scotland street has been purchased by Rev. William Cousins, who will occupy it as Miss home. The property was owned by William J. and Nellie Lane of East street. Lea Parrett of Locke street is spending his vacation at Myrtle Beach. Blisg Evelyn Bowan of North Main istreetly spending the week at Myrtle Beach. Dor. Charles Mulleranux of Sout street 15 spending two weeks it MR Mrg. PJ. Noonan of North Chit streetly spending a week at Myrtle Carl Poulsen of North Main street js spending the week at We Beach, Rev. W. B. Schmitt, who had been spending the month in Stonington arrived in this city yesterday. Miss Grace Tucker, who has been visiting friends in New Britain and Waterbury, returned home yesterday, Mid. Ethel Dygona and Miss Frances Knott of New York city, W who have been spending a vacation with friends here have returned home.
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South Chm Street
Brooklyn
Richard Meed
Philadelphia
Factory Street
Geer
Howard Avenue
Scotland Street
William Cousins
William J
Nellie Lane
East Street
Lea Parrett
Locke Street
Myrtle Beach
Evelyn Bowan
North Main
Myrtle ‘Beach
Dor
Charles Mulleranux
Sout Street
Mrg
PJ. Noonan
North Chit
Falcon Buries German U-boat U-111 Near Portsmouth
The naval minesweeper Falcon anchored at the Navy yards after a cruise from Portsmouth, Virginia, delivering the former German submarine U-111 to a burial ground. A dynamite charge sank the sub after a tow from Portsmouth, leaving the U-111 resting fathoms below the surface.
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New York
Navy Yards
Portsmouth
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