Miss America Pageant Shows Slim Beauty Trend In 1926 Bid
Atlantic City hosts the sixth annual Miss America pageant with 73 contestants, highlighting slim figures and brunettes. Huntington, West Virginia is reported as the likely winner for 1926, while Miss New Orleans is noted for her charm. DeWolfe Hopper will be King Neptune at tomorrow's events. Jessie Jim, Princess America, performs in Indian dress and speaks no English, adding color to the festivities ahead of Friday night’s crowning.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Fay Lanphier
America
Tomorrng
Huntington
Virginia
New Orleans
Rotariana
Niss Jessie Jim
DeWolffe Hopper
King Neptune
Couple Faces Murder Blamed In Baby Death
Agnes Jytko and Raymond Witherbdee of Thompson will face a Willimantic grand jury tomorrow as first degree murder is investigated. The arrests follow the discovery of a newborn baby's body in Thompson two months ago.
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Baby
Willimantic
Sept
Agnes
Jytko
Raymond Witherbdee
Thompson
Tomorow
Zeigler Monument to be unveiled Sunday
The unveiling of the monument to the late Joseph W. O. Zeigler will take place Sunday at 11 o'clock. All friends are invited to attend the ceremonies at the Congregational Adath Isael Cemetery.
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Joseph W. O. Zeigler
Adath Isael Uemetery
Police Planes Help Track Bank Robbers Near Kansas City
Kansan air patrol tactics use planes and sirens to locate traveling bank robbers. Three commercial planes assist the pursuit as police HQ coordinates from atop the Missouri river airfield. E L Winn Jr, ex army pilot, pushes for aerial police radio links and field interoperability.
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Kansas City
Missouri River
E L. Winn Jr
Kansas City Police Board
Public houses to brighten London amid temperance push
English brewers urge welcoming changes to pubs with flowers, paint, and tea rooms to curb alcohol abuse. Sir H Cosmo Bonser notes reduced drunkenness after modernization, while Sir William Waters Butler cites tax policy as a factor in falling beer consumption.
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London
England
H Cosmo Bonser
Hig
Liyod George
Sir William
United States
Viscount Astor
Parent Teachers Meet Opens Year In Stratford
The North End Parent Teachers association of Stratford will hold its first meeting of the year this afternoon at Garden School at 3:30. Dr. Daniel P Griffin of Bridgeport will speak on mental hygiene.
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North End Parent Teachers Association of
Stratford
Garden School
Daniel P Griffin
Bridgeport
Former New Haven liquor dealer dies
Edwin McCarthy a long time New Haven wholesale and retail liquor dealer and former city auditor died today. Born in New York, he was a graduate of a New York college. He was active in city politics and left two daughters.
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New Haven
Sept
Edwin McCarthy
McCarthy
New Yorkey
New York civ College
New York
Tve
Meat Company Granted Right To Lay Spur Tracks
Stamford September 8 Special By a 4 to 3 vote the Common council granted Wilon and company a permit to tear up Jefferson street to lay a spur track across it The 1926 spur plan had Public Utilities Commission approval The project stalled by finances New Haven railroad contracted to lay the spur at 7000 but declined without city permit Objections said Jefferson street paving and through traffic would suffer Also cited bad precedent The hours of switching are regulated and spur use would extend to future industries Vote in favor Edward N Fast Joseph Carpinella William F Joyce Hubert Fruin opposed Benjamin Mead Frederick G Deginer Edward Foulds.
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Stamford
Commons
Wilon and Company
Jefferson Street
Common Council
Public Utilities’ Commssion
New Haven Railroad
Alao
Public Utilities’ Commissions
Ti Wen
Edward N. Fast
Josph Carpinella
William F Joyce
Hubert Fruin
Benjarin Mead
Frederick G. Deginer
Edward Foulds
Bread and Water Rations for Two Liquor Violators
In Tekamah Nebraska two liquor law offenders Roy Carson and Thomas Nelson began a jail diet of bread and water as punishment for 60 days, first and last 20 days on bread and water. Doctors warned the men are underweight and the diet could be dangerous while officials defend enforcing the judge’s orders amid reports of nationwide attention.
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Tekamah
Neb
Roy Carson
Bertha Farmer
Thomas Nelson
Craig Farmer
Isiah Likens
Tokamah
Nelson
Carson
Rhodes
Miron
Max Saltman
Sheriff Smith
Cirson
Boy Ten Is Injured After Auto Collision in Stamford
Stamford September report: George Lewis ten years old of 17 Vista Street received cuts and bruises after being struck by a car driven by Mrs Gleason of 1 North Street. He was treated at Stamford hospital yesterday for injuries not described as serious.
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Stamford
George Lewis
Vista Street
Stamford Hospital
Mra Qghariotte L
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Durabio Kest Herst
Davenport
Clarinola Phonograph
Thia
Baby Walker
Mahogany Walsly
All Metal
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