Missing Girl Jessie Whalen Seen in East Main Street Car
Friends and police pursue a lead that Jessie Whalen may have been abducted in a large touring car with a New Haven radiator plate. A friend reports screams heard from a car on East Main Street while an officer on beat allegedly did not intervene. An 11 year old witnessed Whalen near Crescent avenue and East Main street at 9 pm Tuesday. Authorities plan interviews to verify the tale and assess possible foul play.
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East Main ST
Alice Bradner
Brooks Street
New Haven
Jessie
Whelan
Jessie Whelan
Mies Bradner
East Malp Straet
Burroughsteed
Fersons Bureau
Bradner
Seta
Batt Main Street
Jessie Whalen
John Whalen
Stratford School Teacher Hit by Auto Near Avon Strike
Miss Milfred Burris of Shelton, a Honeyapoc schoolteacher, was badly hurt while running to board a trolley in Stratford. An auto driven by Murray M Heyman of Brooklyn struck her near the Baird Machine plant. she was taken to Bridgeport Hospital after treatment. Heyman was released on his own recognizance.
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Stratford
Milfred Burris
Shelton
Honeyapoc Senoo
Avon
Murray M. Heyman
Bath Street
Brooklyn
Baird Maching Company
de Ruyter Howland
Miter
Bridgeport Hospital
Heyman
Eighth Victim Claimed by Poison Whiskey in Brooklyn
New York dispatch reports eight deaths in Brooklyn this week tied to poison whiskey. Victims included four women and two others named Adeline Reale and Michael Cafiero, who, with collaborators, face homicide charges awaiting examination September 14. Detectives crack down on illegal liquor amid prohibition violations in Red Hook.
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New York
Aquor
Brooklyn
Biindazer
Adeline Reale
Imerinda Vatete
Michael Cafiero
Red Hook
Hunters Asked To Aid Government In Bird Study
Hunters and trappers urged by the Fair- Fish and Game Association to aid the U S Biological Survey in tracking bird migrations. Frank Novak of Fairfield Bird Sanctuary reports banded birds found with bands placed during northward travel, showing routes southward. The study, first year, relies on hunter cooperation. wild duck season opens Oct 1. local optimism for a strong season at Segall Meadows.
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Anme
Fair- Fish and Game Asso
United States Biological Survey
Frank Novak
Fairfield
Novak
Novek
Biological Survey
Washington
Paca
Segall Meadows
Iig
Mine Workers Meet to Pass on Peace Settlement
Wilkes-Barre Pa Sept By Associated Press indications tonight pointed toward speedy ratification of the peace pact between operators and miners in the anthracite region as the United Mine Workers convention opened with over 1,000 delegates from roughly 100 unions present. John L Lewis claimed a majority ready to override opposition to the plan, amid early maneuvering and committee appointments before a likely floor vote on the five month suspension in the hard coal fields.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine T Workers
Potts v Pittston
Old Forge
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Lewis and Ms. Murray
Clement
Hoover to Attend Coal Distribution Meeting
Herbert Hoover, secretary of Commerce, is expected in Philadelphia tomorrow as a representative of the government for the anthracite coal distribution conference. Pennsylvania will be represented by its fuel commission, operators by their distribution committee, and New York and New England by governors’ appointees.
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Philadelphia
Herbert Hoover
Commirte
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Daugherty
Wilkerson
Chicago
Sundlon
Aaltimore
Railway Association
R. & Binkerd
T. DeWikk Cuylar
lyAk
De Valera and Childers Prisoners Reported in Cork
Dublin hears that Earsonn De Valera and Erskine Childers are prisoners of the National forces in Cork according to a Central News dispatch. Childers is reported wounded in the incident.
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London
Dublin
Earsonn de Valera
Erskine Childers
Cork
Childers
Telegraphic code appeal sent to regional chairmen amid peace rumors
Chicago dispatch reports a telegraphic code appeal to regional chairmen of the ninety union, urging an immediate policy committee meeting likely Monday to discuss settlement plans for a strike affecting about one third of U S railway mileage. Reports cite talks between Jewell and rail executives and note no general session until next week.
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Chicago
Associated Press
John Scott
Revolt in Greece and Turkish advance dominate Senate adjournment
Reports from Smyrna say Greek refugees flood out as Turkish forces press toward Greece. Kamal at Mustafa Kemal Pasha directs the advance. Greek commander Tricoupis reportedly captured. In Washington the Senate adjourned early after failing to secure a quorum for a vote on a price fixing bill, with absentees hampering proceedings.
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Cummins
Smyrna
Rome
Giornale D'linhis
Mile
Shin
Great
oMdal
Altheny
Greece
Wenizeley
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
de Curella
Life's Darkest Moment In A Young Boy Tangle
Life’s darkest moment described as little Howard Krauthes, posing with Lu Ella Stewart’s hand, faced sharp questions after being coaxed by a “movie queer.” His mother, Mamma Krauthes, confronts Howard and a Telegram copy to extract an explanation for the incident and his attire during vacation.
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Howard Krauthes
Luella Stewart
Pepa Coe
Howard
Mamma Krauthes
Hanward
Che
Mamma
Geo
Eried Howard
Krauthes
Stratford Girl Scarred As Hair Caught In Boat Engine
Nine year old Madeline Abell, daughter of Leonard G. Abell of Stratford, was scalped when her long hair, nearly three feet, was caught in the propeller shaft of her father’s 17 foot open motor boat. The accident happened off the breakwater on the Housatonic River as the family traveled after a swim. The scalp piece was sewn back by Dr. Bertram A. Lambert at Bridgeport hospital. The girl, semi conscious, was rushed by Vice Commodore Harry E. Harris to care and held her doll while recovering.
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Madeline Abell
Housatonic River
Bridgeport
Stratford
Leonard G. Abell
White Street
Housatonic
Bridgepoint Hospital
Trator
Abell
Madeline
Bernice
Madaline
Mr. Abel
Pootatuck Yeong Clap
Harry E. Harris
Lambert
Lampert
Beck
Tha
Mr. Abell
Harris
Pootatuck
Craf
Bho
Thieves Raid George Whitney Home for Jewelry and Silverware
Thieves broke a rear window at 2076 Perk Avenue and entered George Whitney's home, stealing ladies diamond rings, brooches, clothing, and 54 pieces of silverware before leaving around 11:20 p.m. Police describe the entry as cut glass shattered rear window.
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George Whitney
Perk Avenue
Wen
Bret Gooders
Hope Still Shines For 47 Entombed Miners
In Jackson Col Kennedy mine, two rescue crews dig through abandoned tunnels toward the Sh Kennedy mine complex where 47 trapped miners remain alive. Progress is reported but the time to reach them remains uncertain and discouraging.
Odd Fellows Plan to Extend Activities
Boston report notes Newark No 1 chosen as 1924 convention site for the United States Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Manchester university linked to closings session. Plans outlined to extend the fraternity beyond the eastern seaboard across the United States.
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Boston
Newark
United States Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Manchester University
Southern Connecticut battered by cyclonic storm and hail
A severe weather outbreak struck Stamford Greenwich and Cos Cob along with Bridgeport Stratford and surrounding towns. Lightning tore roofs trees and chimneys damaged a bridge railing and electrical lines. Trains were delayed and one Bridgeport worker was shocked but remained at his post. Dozens of fishermen and boats were reported missing or in danger as Long Island Sound storms rolled through.
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Stamford
Greenwich
Cas
Bolt
Kelsey Street
Lamphear
Stratford
Cos
Long Island Sound
Bridgeport
Agntaing
Kelsay Street
G. W. Lanipherar
East Grondway
Aterm
New York
Inselty
Garkshire
Bath
Danbury
Restaurant Fire Threatens Many Business Houses
A fire of unknown origin swept the Roureanline American restaurant on Middle Street near Wall Street at 11 last night, causing about 180 dollars in damage before firefighters contained it. Sparks from the roof of the nearby building flew toward other establishments, narrowly averting greater damage as the fire brigade arrived. the restaurant was closed for the night.
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Anzin
Middle Stroet
Wall Strecht
Sparky
One Glory Bulldine
Yarrow Escape as Lightning Strikes Greenwich Barn
Smith and his brother Horace narrowly escaped death when lightning struck a barn they took refuge in during a severe storm in Greenwich. A horse and fifty tons of hay burned in the blaze.
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Greenwich
Smith
Horace Farmits
Hay Fire Burns 100 Tons of Hay in Brantford
Brantford, Sept 6 About one hundred tons of hay burned near there today when lightning struck a truck owned by Louis Sawal. Fire crews fought the blaze as the hay and truck burned, with damage estimated in the hundreds of dollars.
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Brantford
Louis Sawal
Fishermen Hard Hit as Storm Strikes Stratford
A severe storm swept Stratford on Sept 6 causing extensive damage and threatening multiple fires. Heavy bolts and blasts shattered trees and roofs, littering thoroughfares with debris as scores of fishermen faced peril during the chaos. Continuous coverage continues on page fifteen.
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Stratford
Mayor to Get City Charter Commission Petition Today
Bridgeport voters will decide if a commission should be chosen to draft a city charter under Home Rule. Mayor Atwater is in favor of submitting the question after petition signatures exceed the legal requirement. a check for duplicates will be done before presenting the petition this afternoon.
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City Charter Commission
Atwater
Alz
George M. Eames
Signiures
Eames
Bridgeport
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Wilkes-Barre
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Constantinofle
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Gaseras Tricoupis
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Minott
Te Tg
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ODD Fellows
Yarrow
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