Mellon scoffs at report he wishes go president nomination
Washington Sept 7 Secretary Mellon returns from vacation and reiterates he is not a candidate for president and that talk of his name should be dismissed. He would answer direct questions on endorsements but avoids public political discussion while noting talks with Charles Evans Hughes and declining to discuss loan refinancing and debt flotation matters. He says Italy under Mussolini appears prosperous and content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Charles Evans Hughes
Treasury
State Department
Italy
Mussolini
Memorial for Scots War Dead Revealed in Edinburgh
In Princes Gardens under Castle Rock, hundreds of Scottish Americans gathered as American ambassador Alanson B. Houghton unveiled a memorial to Scots who fell in the great war. The ceremony marked a tribute by Scots abroad to their homeland’s casualties.
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Edinbuggh
Scotland
Associated Press
Alanson B. Houghton
Atlantic
Princes Gardens
Castle Rock
Health Officials Deny Polio Outbreak in Connecticut
Hartford reports seventy three Poliomyelitis cases since August one mainly in Hartford county and New London county. Officials urge precautions for young children while noting most cases are mild and no panic is warranted.
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Hartford
Associated Press
Connecticut
State Department of Health
New London
East Hartford
Enfield
Bridgeport
Hartford County
Suffield
Eeast Windsor
New Britain
Bristol
Glastonbury
New London County
New London and neighboring towns report scattered cases
The report lists case counts by town and county across Connecticut and nearby states. New London leads with nine, Norwich one, East Lyme one, Groton one, while New Haven county shows twelve cases with various towns. The tally spans Fairfield and Litchfield counties, Middlesex and Windham with smaller counts. Historical notes compare August cases in Massachusetts and statewide figures from 1926 to 1928, and Ohio leads with 225 cases and 24 deaths in September.
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New London
Norwich
East Lyme
Groton
New Haven County
New Haven
West Eaven
Wallingford
Branford
Hamden
Meriden
Fairfield County
Bridgeport
Danbury
Greenwich
Stratford
Westport
Stamford
Litchfield County
Winsted
New Milford
Middlesex
Windham
East Haddam
Haddam
Plainfield
Pomfret
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Bay State
Vermont
New Hampshire
Ohio
Insane asylum patient killed by fellow patient in Taunton
In Taunton Massachusetts September 7 William J. Graham seventy one an insane patient at Taunton State hospital was fatally struck over the head by a chair wielded by Isaac L. Hammond sixty six another patient Hammond believed Graham planned to harm him Graham died about two hours later Hammond laboring under a delusion authorities reported the incident occurred in the asylum ward
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Taunton
Mass
Associated Press
William J. Graham
Stoughton
Taunton State Hospital
Isaac L. Hammond
Chatham
Graham
Hammond
Ansonia Rum Seller Fined 1800 by City Court
Ansonia September 7 George Miglin, raided in the August state police sweep, was fined 1800 and given six months in jail by Judge Harold E. Drew. Miglin paid 200 on each of nine counts, with a prior penalty of 7000 and one year in jail on similar charges.
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Ansonia
Associated Press
George Miglin
Harold E. Drew
Miglin
Necco Candy Offers Big Treats From a Slim Nickel
A glossy pitch extols Necco Wafers and three new treats by the New England Confectionery Company of Boston. It touts large bite sized candies, a Bolster Bar with molasses and peanut butter, peppermint centers, and a thick chocolate coating, urging readers to buy at local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Confectionery Company
Boston
Massachusetts
Wheeler's Death Strengthens Smith Prospects for Nomination
Washington dispatch notes Wayne Wheeler's death coincides with growing strength of Governor Al Smith for the Democratic presidential nomination. Tammany Hall and papers doubting Smith's candidacy discuss a near two-thirds delegate path, with Smith potential to abolish rules and secure the nomination, aided by disorganized drys and dense New York influence.
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Mark Sulelvan
Washington
Wayne B. Wheeler
Smith
New York
Tammany Hall
Delates
New York Herald-Tribune
Tammany
Herald-Tribune
Sigures
Rand
Deacon Green Celebrates 50 Years at Westminster Church
Westminster Conn September 7 Dewi Albert C Green of Peaseridge DanTelgon marks a notable September He has served as deacon of the First Congregational church for fifty years turning ninety eight on the 24th He joined the church in 1883 and fought with Connecticut Volunteers in the Spanish American War He has a daughter who was a nurse and continues to attend services with excellent health.
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Westminster
Conn
Associated Soress
Dewi Albert C. Green
Peaseridge
Dantelgon
First Congregational Church
Three pair hose support ers and silk elastic shoulder straps
Three pairs of hose supporters with silk elastic shoulder straps are described. The item combines leg wear support with adjustable shoulder straps for a secure fit and improved comfort. Likely catalog or advertisement language from a historical textile retailer.
Howland's Howco Coffees Sell Royal Blend Freshly Roasted
Be brief notice of Howland Store offers Howco Coffees with Royal Blend and Jewel base pricing. The ad mentions calf skin trim and novelty leathers on merchandise and in-store roasting by specialists. Prices shown: 58c and 43c for Royal Blend and Jewel base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland
Reboux Hat Captures Fashion with Brimless Crushable Felt
Caroline Reboux Paris leading milliner unveils a popular brimless crushable felt hat. A double loop of velvet ribbon extends from the brim and falls over one ear, showcasing Pari sia styles in the season’s latest arrivals.
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Caroline Reboux
Paris
Smilliner
Over-Blouses for the Tailored Suit Prices listed 5.95 and 7.50
Radium Silk satin faced crepe and crepe de chine fabrics are used to create blouses styled for matrons and youthful affairs to pair with a separate skirt. Features include wide hip bands small collars and long sleeves in white navy black and new autumn colors. Available sizes 34 to 46 on the second floor.
Zerozone cooling unit for ice boxes advertised
The advertisement promotes the Zerozone electrical refrigeration unit for existing ice boxes. It emphasizes noiseless operation, low electricity use, and constant even temperature. The copy invites customers to see the complete Zerozone system and the separate cooling unit.
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Assoglated Press
Cher
West 44Th Street
the Chapin & Bangs CO
Thatcher
the Thatcher Company
Newark, N.J
Mickey
McGuire
Mickey McGuire
Pgimmik
Ambrose
Necco
Bie If
Fay Tiga
VER
Nddies
Wseai
Wheeler
AL Smith
Hale
Missouri
Maryland
Drys
Manship
Wheater
Aia
Uquer
Samon
Tocel
Brassieres
Derarm
Morocco
Royal Blend
Reboux
Onyx
Children’s Bloomers
Rayon
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