Chekiang Forces Hold Shanghai Front Amid Battle
In Shanghai on September 4, General Lu Yung Hsiang Tuchun’s Chekiang army battled Kiangsu forces. Chekiang claims to have held center lines and advanced near Hwangtu and Liuhe while both sides rush reinforcements. Two American women, Grace J. Crandall and Susie M. Burdick, were in a hospital damaged by shellfire. Refugees flood Shanghai as the fight continues near rail lines and river areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Associated Press
Lu Yung Hsiang Tuchun
Chekiang
Chi Shieh-Yuan
Kiangsu
Shanghai-Nanjing
Yangtze River
Hwangtu
Liuhe
Idaho
Seventh Day Baptist Mission Hospital
Grace J
Weaocsung
Shanenal
Hangchow
Ningpo
Italians riot as Locatelli arrives at Grand Central
Sept 4 Locate lli, Italian aviator, faced a crowd of about 5 000 Italians at Grand Central Station. Police rushed him and his party into a taxi to a side street to avert a riot between factions. Cries of praise and anti Locatelli slogans rang out as authorities escorted the group to safety. The Ritz Carlton banquet for Locatelli was guarded by special police at the Consul General request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tlieut
Antonio Locatelli
Grand Central Station
Nolice
Locatelli
Ritz-Carlton
Emilio Axe
Two Sisters Injured by Car Near John Street Incident
John H. Cornwall on Broad Street knocked down sisters Helen Miller 14 and Martha Miller 11 at Randall Avenue shortly after 1 pm yesterday. Both taken to emergency hospital with Helen in shock and likely internal injuries. no arrest was made.
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John H. Cornwall
Eaton Street
Broad Street
John
Helen
Martha Miller
Randall Avenue
Xivle
St. Vincent's Hospital
Sherman Ex-Treasurer Hawley Dies by Hanging
Sherman Sept. 4 William B. Hawley 86 former town treasurer and state Republican figure died by self inflicted hanging in his store attic. He faced a town accounting mix up for years and had been cleared of suspicion though distressed by the matter. Medical Examiner Brown cited strangulation. Hawley served as treasurer for nearly 50 years before relinquishing duties. Continued on Page Two.
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Sherman
William B. Hawley
Connecticut Legislation
Hawley
Mr. Hawley
Nia
Lelf
Mr Hawley
Brown
Danbury
Planes 10 Escort Returning Flyers Along the Coast
Boston September 4 The army flyers circling the world will be escorted by ten planes along the New England coast from Pictou N S to Boston to meet the homing airmen General Mason M Patrick will send escort as far as Old Orchard Maine The arrival marks their first landfall on home soil since Seattle April 6 Dwight F Davis will join the party and return to assist on the ground Officials of state and city will accompany the reception The following day the change from pontoons to landing gear will occur and events will proceed with the flyers’ wishes They are due to fly to Mitchel Field Long Island Sunday after circling over New York City and then land at home base
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Boston
Army
New England
Pictou
N. S
Mason M. Patrick
Old Orchard
Maine
Patrick
Dwight F. Davis
Seattle
Mitchelfield
Long Island
New York City
Antonio Lacatelli
Diane
Iceland
Greenland
Mitchel Field
Iridich
Thiery
MacLaren
Pershing
Chanies
Army Board of Inquiry
Hollywood
Chase
Firgo Vase
Tudge
Lestimans
Franks
Prince of Walea
Long Island Sound
Maing
Erin Klansman
Locatelli
Macdonald
Europe
U. S
League
Chineze Shell
American Missions Hospital
Pagset
American Woolen Company
Bondaniders
Knight
New York
Pagy Chicago
W ! Cables
Purcell
Beare
Watergary
Hartington
Springfield
Pittsfeld
Hartford
New Haven
Albany Washington
Red Sox
Mack
Bridgeport
Davis May Invade New England With Campaign Issues
John W. Davis the Democratic presidential nominee will extend his western speaking tour into New England after a likely stop in Denver. Democratic National Committee Chairman Shaver says the trip may not venture west beyond Denver and notes possible northern Indiana speeches on his return. He accuses Republicans of denouncing La Follette and warns they plan to stoke fear to win votes and claim to be saviors amid imagined calamities.
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Washington
John W. Davis
New England
Shaver
Democratic National Committee
Denver
Davis
Pacific
Indiana
Wosy
la Tollette
Bridgeport Spotlight on Wheeler and LaFollette Ally
Bridgeport report notes Senator Wheeler and LaFollette campaign figures arriving from Waterbury for speeches this evening. Mentions tomato price drops, local governance issues, hospital director resignations, and delegates from Bridgeport at the Democratic State convention. Also references police, crime items, business openings, and regional updates across Fairfield County.
Tax Abatements Sought By Many For Odd Reasons
A chaotic town hearing saw about 40 petitioners seek tax abatements while Alderman Kornblut warned that city monies fund schools roads and sewers and cannot be squandered on blanket tax breaks. The session featured claims of curbing disputes and a man who says he gave away property while denying compensation to others in the current dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claims Committee
Louis A. Kornblat
Patrick Rock
Summit Street
Burny Co
Rock
Burag Co
Burns
Imiblat
Avon Goldfarb
Parrott Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Fairfield
Kornblut
Mr. Goldfarb
Flyers Will Pass Over City Sunday in Final Route
American airmen Lieut. Lowell H. Smith and Lieutrik Nelson will fly over Bridgeport Sunday afternoon between 1 30 and 2 o clock on the last lap back to Mitchel Field New York The passage time was confirmed by Porter Adams president of the Aero Nautical Association of Boston at the Chamber of commerce request
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Lowell H. Smith
Lieutrik Nelson
Bridgeport
Mitchel Field
Porter Adams
Aero- Nautical Association of Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Comptroller to Turn Over Private Rights on Sherwood Island
State Comptroller Frederick M Salmon announced he would hand over his life interest in the option on the 30 acre Sherwood Island tract to the state when funds exist to buy. Other option holders Fant and Downs, Wakeman and a fifth party were urged to follow suit as Fairfield County planners watch for a public beach and recreation park development. Salmon said he would also use his influence on the Board of Control to secure immediate funds to acquire all options.
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Bridgeport
Wheeler
LaFollette
Waterbur
Marsh
Sea of Sailors
Bridgeport Hospital
Bresnahan
Fage L
Bridgsport
Plank
Ku Klux Klan
Cisims Committee
Page
Mendog
Conneticut Federation of Fundor
State
Fairfield County
Sherwood Island
Salman
Connecticut
Stamford
Fairfield
Victrola
Redding
Frederick M. Salmon
Westport
Atate Life
Sherwood's
Fairfield County Planning Association
Greens Farms
Salmon
Lucius F.robinson
State Park Forestry Commission
Gald
Ujth
Fant and Downs of
Charles Wakeman
Tey
Sherwood’s
Comptroler Salmon
Board of Control
Prince of Wales Seeks Rest On Rough Bosom of Sound
Prince of Wales escapes crowds on Long Island Sound and finds quiet after polo at the J F Phipps estate. He plans golf at Sands Point before returning to the Burden residence. Attendants say his plans are flexible and unknown to others.
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Prince of Wales
Syosett
N. Y
Long Island Sound
America
Rince
J. F. Phipps
Wl Rogers
J. F. Coeden
Sands Point
D'nner
Cosden
J. A. Burden
Aald
Last Squatter Captain Steva Thomson of Cedar Beach
Steva Thomson, the sole squatter along Connecticut shore, has inhabited a sea girt hut for forty two years under squatter sovereignty. He shares his recluse life and land claim, speaking exclusively to the Bridgeport Sunday Post about his unique coastal existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steva Thomson
Connecticut
Steva
Cedar Beach
British Premier Stirs Hopes For Outlawing War
Norwalk panic as a loose cow injures a child and a woman before police capture it and remove it to the station. In Geneva, Ramsay MacDonald outlines arbitration as key to security and disarmament, urging Britain to press for League of Nations leadership and Germany’s inclusion, signaling cautious progress toward outlawing war.
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Norwalk
Joseph Sunich
Geneva
Associated Press
Ramsay
Assembly
League of Nations
Eggreselo
Germany
League
Macdonald
Europe
Amerlane
America
Wureps
Great Britain
France
Tomato Deluge Brings Plentiful Tomato Trade at Bridgeport
The state marketing bureau notes a tomato deluge as Bridgeport and nearby towns see abundant supplies. The Plaza bustles with about fifty loads of farm produce daily as buyers from retail stores and wagon peddlers converge at daylight. Previously 20 26 and 80 cents a pound, fresh tomatoes now fetch about a basket of fourteen quarts for around Bicenta, reflecting exceptional quality and plentiful supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
State
Would-be New York farmer's collapse shocks bankruptcy court
Louis Schimarts, 27, of Mount Carmel New York, arrived in Connecticut with funds from a philanthropic group to farm in New Haven. He bought a 43 acre farm, nine cows and many chickens, but milk restrictions and mounting debts forced creditors to file for bankruptcy with assets only around 1,350 dollars. Five lawyers for creditors listened as his agricultural venture unraveled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Louis Schimarts
Mount Carmel
Sai
Leech Bites Eye Causing Prolonged Bleeding at Hospital
A strange incident at the Emergency hospital yesterday saw Harry Feeley a 26 year old resident of 16% Golden Hill Street bitten on the left eye by a leech. The wound bled for hours before treatment.
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Harry Feeley
Golden Hill Street
Wheeler to Speak in Bridgeport Tonight as Campaign Tourstoil
Senator Burton K. Wheeler, Progressive vice presidential nominee, arrives in Bridgeport at 6 pm after Waterbury stop. Open air address at Washington Park follows, presided by Samuel Lavit, with reception by Clothing Workers union exec committee, escorted by motorcycle police. Wheeler then proceeds to Stratford and Milford before a New Haven 8 pm speech, with Rabbi Browne joining in Bridgeport.
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Bridgeportera
Nigher National
Gengtor Burton K. Wheeler
la Follette Debat
Wheeler
Waterbury
Washington Park
Samuel Lavit
Clothing Workers’ Union
Montana
Stratfield Hotel
Barnum Avenue
Stratford F
Milford
Earth
New Haven
Burton K. Wheeler
New England
Connecticut
Willimantic
Hartford
Bridgeport
Lewis B. Browne
Temple Israel
Westport
Wheeler Party
State Federation of Labor Endorses La Follette Ticket
The Connecticut Federation of Labor endorsed Senator La Follette for the presidency. The endorsement resolution passed 42 to 92 with 14 delegates not voting and 174 absent. Hartford delegates opposed. Bridgeport and New Haven backed the measure amid a taunting exchange targeting Republicans and Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Federation OF Labor
LA Follette
Bartford
Connecticut Federation of Labor
Senator la Follette
LaFollette
Hartford
Bridgeport
New Haven
Chase Threatens to Present Case to President Coolidge
Canon William Sheafe Chase, seeking deportation of Luis Firpo, announced he would present evidence to President Coolidge if needed. Immigration Commissioner Curran stated Chase appeared to answer a subpoena and said more witnesses would be subpoenaed. Chase claimed corruption and accused officials of blocking the Firpo inquiry while noting Lourdes had aided Firpo’s prior visit.
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New York
Canon
Wiliam Sheafe Chase
Luis Firpo
Coolidge
Mr. Chase
Henry H. Curran
Immigration
Teland
Tex Rickard
Aes
Curran
Harry Wills
Immigration Department
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SHELL
American Hospital
Baptist Mission
Grand Central
Air Service
Maines
Westort
Charles Wheeter
Leroy Lewis
Stratford
Eile
Gilson
Will Rogers
Broadway
Q. N. Solbert
Alde
Bridgeport Sunday Post
Sunick
Chapel Strait
Nations League
U.S. W
Leech
Senator Wheeler
Garry Firpo
Rickard
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