Sheriff arrested in Herrin gunfight tragedy
Marion Illinois September reports sheriff George Galligan of Williamson County was arrested on murder charges in connection with six deaths after the Herrin battle. Guns and ammunition were seized as authorities traced a convoy of cars loaded with rifles. Troops may depart Williamson County soon amid widow's tears and funerals for victims Dewey Newbold Chester Reid Otto Roland.
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Marion
Associated Press
George Galligan
Williamson County
William McCowan
Herrin
Galligan
Bizerte
A. M. Walker
Carlos E. Black
Dewey Neawbold
Newbold
Chester Reid
Otto Roland
Reid
Smith
Chester
Baby
ASK BRASS CO CLARIFY COMPLAINT IN SEIZURE CASE
A motion for a more specific statement of allegations in the Bridgeport Brass Co suit, filed by former City Attorney John A. Cornell for Tax Collector Drew, seeks details on cash on hand, bank deposits, and securities at the time of the 1920 assessment. The case, part of a tax sale dispute, involves a 1200000 certificate of error and a temporary injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Bras
John A. Cornell
Tax Colenten
Edward A. Drew
L. P. Waldo Marvin
Drew
Brass Company
Arthur F. Connor
Boy Trapped by Rocks At Seaside Park
Twelve year old John Mackesky hid his clothes in rocks after a swim at Seaside Park. His head became wedged in a hole between half ton rocks weighing about a ton each. Firemen from Chambat No 1 and Truck No 2 freed him with crowbars after thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mackesky
Russell Street
Seaside Park
Chambat No. 1
No. 2
Murphy
Bray
Fire Department
Suspect Sentenced After Putnam and Cedar Store Holdup
Howard Collins was jailed for 60 days on a technical charge after police found morphine packages on him following the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co store holdup on Putnam and Cedar Streets. Manager Martin Anderson was shot thrice and gravely wounded. Anderson remains in critical condition at New Haven hospital. Witnesses say the holdup man fired when the cash register opened.
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NW Haven
Howard Collins
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Putnam and
Cedar Streets
Martin Anderson
Collins
Andersson
New Haven Hospital
Gre
Anderson
Six Survivors Rescued From Wrecked Schooner Hathaway
Six survivors of the four mast schooner Samuel W Hathaway wrecked off the Atlantic seaboard during a hurricane were picked up by the steamship Southern Cross bound for New York. Rescued men floated atop the skylight for four days eating flying fish and drinking rainwater. They were hospitalized aboard the Southern Cross. one engineer and another sailor drowned, while Captain Eliott was last seen clinging to a raft. The Hathaway carried fertilizer from San Juan Porto Rico and foundered in the gale.
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East Hampton
Samuel W. Hathaway
Atlantic Seaboard
Southern Cross
Buenos Aires
New York
Saborman
Independent Wireless Company
Hathaway
Eliott
Charleston
S. C
San Juan
Porto Rico
Melvin
Ten Passenger Car Wrecks. Two Arrested After Bethel Collision
A car carrying ten passengers, mostly children, was smashed when it crashed into Julius Chopsky’s auto at Columbia and Gregory streets. Chopsky’s car burned and was wrecked. both drivers, Omas Tend ent and Chopsky, were charged with reckless driving and licenses issues. They were released on bonds. In Westport a boy was injured while riding on a running board when a rut caused a car to hit a tree. no arrests. In Bethel, George Merry was arrested after his car struck a parked vehicle on Greenwood Avenue, charged with reckless driving and missing licenses and registrations.
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Omas Tendent
West Ninty-Sixth
New York City
Julius Chopsky
Couumbia Court
Coluumbia and
Gregory Streets
Chopsky
Third Precinct
Tendent
Muri
Westport
Telergram Service
J. Paul Shubert
Cannondale
Robert Mack
South Norwalk
Shubert
H. 8. Phillips
Mack
Bethel
George Merry
River Street
Danbury
Howard Keating
Greenwood Avenue
Metry
James Doran
Doran
YACHT RACES PUT OFF DUE TO LACK OF WIND
The Pequot club regatta failed today due to no wind with races for the Commodore prize postponed to an early Saturday when an open date appears on the schedule. Seahorse races ended in a complete failure as riders could not stay aboard iron barrel mounts amid tossing waves.
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Pairfield
Sept. L
Pequot Club
Commodore
Secon
Guilfoyle Welcomes Visiting Foresters in Waterbury
Mayor Francis P. Guilfoyle welcomed 200 delegates of the Ancient Order of Foresters for the 17th biennial convention of the subsidiary high court for Atlantic southern and central states. The event opened today and concludes tomorrow, with Waterbury marking Court Fruitful Wine's 50th anniversary.
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Waterbury
Francis P. Guilfoyle
Order of Foresters
High Court
Atlantic
Rush to Beaches Features Holiday Recreation Program
Bathing drew peak crowds as heat drove Bridgeporters to beaches with Seaside Park and Fairfield Beach lockers in high demand. A major American Legion track meet at Seaside Park added sport activity while hunting season opened despite the heat. Police managed heavy traffic with few incidents as Bridgeport yachtsmen enjoyed Sound cruises and anglers fished the Long Island side. Continued on Page Two.
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Pleasure Beach
Seaside Park
Fairfield Beach
Sasi
Ark
Cracy
Buebala
So A
Devatess
Diamond U Seaside Park
Bridgeport Yachtsmen
Wise Counsellor Beats Epinard by Half Length
Belmont Park reports Wise Counsellor, chestnut son of Mentor by Rustle, won the big international special race by a half length over Epinard, with Ladkin third. The eight furlongs time was 1:41 4 6. Epinard showed form despite defeat, and a crowd of about six thousand attended.
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Wise Counsellor
Epinard
Belmont Park
N. Y
Associated Press
Frederick A. Burton
Mentor
Rustle
Wertheimer
Belmont
Ladkin
Wew
France
Wise
Bornard
Reading
Baffin
Flewi
Pinard
Spunsellor
Hpinard
Frankie Keogh
Burton
Eretteina
Tim
Everett Haynes
America
Boine Blanche
Wise Counsel
Boinard
Snobgud
Zev
Wilderness
Bufflina
Miss Star
Goshawk
Rialto
Little
Worthmore
Richards Defeats Tilden in National Tennis Semi Final at Forest Hills
William Tilden, forced to retire a thrilling fight, lost to former pupil Vincent Richards in the semi final of the national tournament. Richards earned the right to defend his title tomorrow against rival William M. Johnston as coverage continues on page seven.
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Forest Hills
Associated Press
William ‘Tilden
Vincent Richards
Wiliam M. Johnston
Richards
America Bright Spot Amid Global Gloom Says James Davis
New York September 1 James J Davis secretary of labor said America is the bright spot in a world of economic gloom in a Labor Day address at Fort Hamilton before the Central Trades and Labor Council of Greater New York He credited high wage standards for sustaining purchasing power and prosperity while Europe lagged He urged resolution of jurisdiction disputes among workers through conference at the council table to avoid civil strife and strikes
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New York
America
James
J. Davis
Fort Hamilton
Central Trades and Labor Council of
Greater New York
Secretary of Labor
Asa
Traffic accident injures occupants as two drivers arrested
A car carrying ten passengers overturned after a collision. Two drivers were arrested as occupants sustained injuries. The report notes the victims were only minimally hurt and several passengers escaped serious harm. Page 1.
Airmail Flight Narrative From Arctic to Boston
Army Air Service fliers recount a perilous Arctic crossing from Teeland Greenland to Labrador and Newfoundland. Lieut Arnold earned hero status pumping fuel as Smith and Nelson endured dense fog, ice and near collisions at low altitude on a mission toward Cartwright Harbor then Pictou and Reston en route to Boston.
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Washington
Army Air Service
Indian Harbor
Labrador
Cartwright Harbor
Pictou
N. S
Reston
Massachusetts
Smith
Nelson
Teeland
Ivigtut
Greenland
Racing Driver Dies After 250 Mile Classic
Altoona report says the Rover of Detroit, injured yesterday in the 250 mile auto race at Altoona Speedway, died at a local hospital at 12 25 this morning.
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Altoona
The
Rover
Detroit
Altoona Speedway
Six Die As Train Hits Car In London Wisconsin
Six persons were killed when a southbound Chicago and Northwestern passenger train struck an automobile at a grade crossing near London Wisconsin. The crash occurred shortly before 5 p.m. on September 1. Authorities were investigating the fatal collision and notifying next of kin.
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London
Wis
Chicago and Northwestern
Gilpatric Bank Victim Dies by His Own Hand
PUTNAM Sept 1 A farmer Curt Slefert of Abington shot himself in bed with a shotgun in his Putnam home after warnings of suicide tied to money troubles and his account at the First National Bank of Putnam. He died almost instantly, aged 48, leaving a wife and three children.
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Putnam
First National Bank of
G. Harold Gilpetrie
Curt Slefert
Abington
Putnam Bank
Seifert
Beifert
Crane executive to face Blodgett in tax inquiry
Albert B. Macdonald of the Crane company will be summoned by State Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett to a hearing in the County building early next week. The inquiry aims to explain past valuations and why the company’s assessments were not increased, while tax collector Edward A. Drew may also be questioned about duties of the office. Blodgett noted more subpoenas possible and that the hearing may not be the final step in the investigation, delayed partly by the commissioner's illness.
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Albert B. Macdonald
Canton Avenue
Crane Company
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
William H. Blodgett
Edward A. Drew
Macdonald
Hst
Board of
Blodgett
Drew
Walter J. Hartnett
Dortmund Evacuation Delayed Despite Preparations
Düsseldorf reports that the economic and military evacuation of Dortmund has not started though all preparatory orders are issued. Execution hinges on government orders transferring the railroad regime to a new German company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duesseldorf
Germany
Associated Press
Dortmund
Prince Plays Polo Despite Sweltering Heat and Wins
WESTBURY N Y Sept 1 While a small crowd of Long Island society folk watched the polo field at the W R Grace estate Prince of Wales opened his first real game since landing He rode for nearly an hour as perspiration streamed from his flushed face Enjoys rest periods and smokes viewed by equerry Major B B Metcalfe Six chukikers were played in two Meadowbrook club teams with the Prince and Metcalfe winning 7 to 4 American pros included several Meadowbrook members but not the full international lineup Devereux Milburn J Watson Webs Thomas Hitchcock Jr and Colm Stevenson were noted among the opposing lineup Continued on Page Two.
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Guyatric Bank
Redding
Greenfield Grange
Christian
Fairfield
Laurel Beach Association
Woodmont
Stratford
Westport
Norwalk
Camp Devens
Stamford
D A. R
Milford Society
Ladan
New Haven
Hartford
Fudge
Alcorn
Templars
Westbury
N. Y
Long Island Society
W. R. Grace
Prince of Wales
Frince
B. B. Metcalfe
Serateh
Meadowbrook
Prince
Major Metcalfe
Xertion
Devereux Milburn
J. Watson Webs
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
Colm Stevenson
Coolidge Labor Speech Highlights 1924 Campaign
President Coolidge met with labor leaders at the White House and pledged to sustain prior wage-earner gains while opposing a labor, corporate, bank, or farm government. Speakers including John W. Davis and La Follette attacked party corruption and called for broader federal involvement in labor disputes.
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Wall Street
J Charles W. Bryan
Middle West
Wheeler
Boston Common
House of Morgan
Coolidge
Washington
White House
Coollidge
Tara
Council to Consider Stop Signs at Crossings Ordinance
City council expected to act on Ordinance 70 to place Stop signs at several dangerous street intersections after police study. Aldermen may discuss a stipend for Miss Basle Hrshikx, injured when ceiling fell at old High Street school decades ago. charities department is reviewing her case. Regular schedule resumes with two meetings monthly. committees likely to present no major reports tonight.
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Common Council
Pollesere
Basle Hrshikx
High Street
Charities Department
Boy slips on fruit breaks elbow in fall
A boy slipped on fruit at Wood Avenue and Norman Street yesterday, fell on the pavers, breaking his right elbow and dislocating the left. He was taken to St. Vincent hospital by emergency rescue.
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Joan Granganskas
Azed
Johnson Atreet
Wood Avenue
Norman Street
St. Vincent Hospital
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JAK
Guilfoyle
Mercury
Vin Richards
Johnston
James Davis
Bridgeport
Page 1 Brass Company
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George Burroughs
Torrey
New London
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LaFollette
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Loeb
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Bil Johnston
Jon Boyer
Tommy Murphy
Glenna Collett
Arctic Sea
Cartwright Island
Pictou, N. S
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Lieut. -Arnold
Lieut. Smith
Richmond
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