Boy Injured by Moving Chassis in Westport
Westport report says a moving chassis veered off course and struck a boy on the sidewalk. Driver Ernest Birrchettr, of Waterbury, lost control en route to Warner-Shaw garage. he was arrested on charges of reckless driving and operator license misuse. The boy was taken to Norfolk hospital with bruises and scalp wound.
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Westport
Frank Heyebak
Karl A Dolye
Kigs Highway
Ernest Birrchettr
Waterbury
Ras
Birrchett
Warner-Shaw Automobile Sales Company
Alorge Sidetralk
Salatore Fratino
Str
Eirrehetti
Leychak
Norvalk Hospital
William J Tincet
Milford Lawyer Harris Nominated for Town Clerk Race
The Milford caucus nominates local attorney Louis Harris as town clerk to succeed William A. Rose. Harris, a Bangor native and Harvard Law graduate, rose from jeweler to lawyer, pledging to serve households on Walnut Beach and Dean. The vote followed intense party maneuvering led by Dr William C. Ralston and notable women voters, amid rival Miss Fowler and other candidates.
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Haris
Rose
William C Ralston
Fowler
Ross
Hnerself
Hamas
Miss Fowlers
Brown John Toomey
Finance Board
George Weed
William A Rose
Harris
Miss Fouler
Menin
Adams Sattig
Omar W Platt
F Lyon
Secretar
W . Clarke
George S Clark
Frederick E Warner
Charles L Doherty
Aslso
Brown Rose
Williamsa Rose
Gnd
Said Brown
Ralston
Fow
Chritopher Lille
John L Pole Danet Midholland
Jemts Bray
Daniel A Clarke
Cick
Mathess Tere
Amd
Secor?nd
Chop
Thomas
Dean
Walnut Beach
Merels
Louis Harris
Republcan Party
William
Harevard
Cam-ousage University
Law Harris
W Goodwin
River Street
Roy L Trueworthy
Trueworthy
Joseph Vieta
Maine
Bangor
Connecticut
New Haven County
Roscoe Pound Tay Club
Bonor
Borcor
Harvard Law School
Tome
Supreme Quint Justice
Michigan
Aleisgt Corporation of America
Laurel Bench
Mrs Levine Entreats Husband to Abandon Flight
An item from The New York News dated September 2 reports Mrs Mary Levine sending four ruble telegrams to her husband Charles A Levine, pleading him not to attempt flying back to the United States. The note follows the recent tragedies that surround their circle and mentions the Old Clery and related figures.
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New York News
Charles A Levine
Gram
United States
Levine
Raphael the Old Clery
John Carin
Log of Schlee world hops shows long voyage record
The log by Associated Thess details a grueling world flight by Schlee and Brock starting September 8. It tracks legs from Rangoon to Hong Kong and on to Hanoi, covering thousands of miles in 14 days. The journey includes stops in Harbin, Constantinople, Baghdad, and Calcutta, with multiple rail and air segments.
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Schlee
Brock
Associated Thess
Rangoon
Burma
Hong Kong
Hanoi
Wells and Evans
Harbin
Manchurit
Biberia
Harbor Grace NF
Ciovdon
England
Cordon
Munich
Germany
Belgrade
Jugoslavia
Constantinople
Bagdad
Bunder Abbas
Persia
Bunder Abbis
Kuracht
Katracht
Allahapad
India
Calcutta
Courtney Asked To Cancel Trip Flight Plan Withdrawn
The article reports Courtney delaying a transatlantic flight due to safety concerns and the risk to human life. It notes approval from Anglo-American O11 company and Napier and Son Ltd along with Telegram and North American News Alliance, and confirms Captain Courtney’s preparation in Spain for a new take.
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Atlantic
O11 Company
Messrs D Napier and Son Ltd
Courtneys
North Americas Newpaper Alliance
Weatminster Gazelle
Courtney
Spain
Woman 101 Enjoys Airplane Ride and Scenic Views
Grand ma Bennett, age 101, rode a plane with her companion and was greeted by a crowd as she described the trip as grand. Captain Jones and Dr Lester Powell hosted them in Portland, noting clear air over Newburyport with distant White Mountains in view. Bennett commented on the beauty, joking about eyesight compared to Mr Bradley.
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Grandma Bennett
Captain Jones
Lester Powell
Portland
Newburyport
White Mountains
Prohibition Officials Clash Over Enforcement Policy
In a Labor Day speech in Bufald, Mr Lowman attacked Governor Smith of New York as opposed to prohibition enforcement. He conferred with Secretary Mellon and defended strong Navy Statute enforcement, noting two fringes seeking to booze. Roy C. Lyle will stay on as prohibition administrator for Washington, Oregon, and Alaska, with Alfred M Hubbard suspended along with Richard L Fryant over irregularities tied to smuggling.
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Lowman
Bufald
Governor Smith
New York
Mellon
Washington
Navy
Gale
Roy C¢ Lile
Oregon
Alaska
Lyle
Guidersice
Treasurs
Osle
Alfred M Hubbard
Richard L
Man Reports Hold-up and Loss of Six Dollars
A man told police he was assaulted and robbed of six dollars near Harriet Street. He sustained a head laceration requiring one stitch and was left on the sidewalk by several youths. An ambulance took him to Hillside Home for treatment after the incident near East Washington Avenue and Main Street.
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Harriet
East
Washington Avenue
Main Street
Iim
Hillside
Chinese Held as Restaurant Thief in Baltimore Case
Police report a 25 year old Chinese man Yon Long Bock of 208 West Fayette Street Baltimore was arrested on burglary and theft charges from the Canton restaurant. He admitted the thefts and claimed entry without a key though investigators say a key was used. The officer noted additional complaints by Edward Leong and Joseph Horvath about stolen clothes, a watch, $50 and two saxophones from Canton dormitory and restaurant respectively.
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Canton
Wist Fayette Street
Baltimore
Bock
Edward Leong
Joseph Horvath
Church Street
Illinois girl crowned Miss America in pageant parade
Miss New York Frede Mierse won the grand prize in a beauty contest parade noted for its elaborate float displays and vivid floral decorations. The report lists detailed measurements for Miss Illinois and Miss Dallas, reflecting the era’s pageant coverage.
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Illinois
Ant Committee
New York
Frede Mierse
Miss Delinders
Leave of Absence Cancelled by Navy Flight Planned Across Atlantic
Navy cancels leave for Lieut L W Custin and Ensign W Edwards to accompany Rene Fonck on a cross Atlantic flight. Officials cite past aviation gains and potential weather risks after September 1, noting the aircraft Sikorsky biplane features including two motors radio compass radio beacon flotation gear and advanced navigation. The endeavor aims to prove air travel feasibility and safety with experienced Navy support and upgraded equipment.
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Bertane
Philip Payne
Terence Tully
James Medtal
Lieut Curtin
Capt
Sikorsky
Curtin
Stephen W Edwards
Tuo Bacross
Bua
Washington
Associated Press
L W Custin
Ensign
W_Edwards
Rene Fonck
Atlantic
Nass Department
Robinson
Rea
Admiral Moffet
Bueau
Seronautic
Glen Fist
Assit
Seneca
Robison
Second Girl Born to Japan Imperiil Pair
Empress Nagako of Japan gave birth to a daughter today. The emperor will name the child in a few days and a funeral chamber ritual will be performed at the palace sanctuary. The empress is renowned as one of Japan's most beautiful women and is the first daughter of Pung Kunl. She married Emperor Hirohito in 1924. their first child is Princess Shigeta Yeru-no-Miya born December 6, 1925.
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Tokyo
Nagako
Japan
Hiohito
Mperial
Slugeta Yeru-no-Miya
Public opinion swells against Atlantic flight attempts
The article recounts rising public opposition to long distance air journeys from Europe to North America. It notes pilots like Curtin and Levine facing canceled plans, weather doubts, and political pressure. Authorities withdrew major prizes aimed at funding or spurring the flights, while ships and officials continue to hunt for the missing Old Glory and Carling distress call.
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Navy
Sieur Lawrence Curtin
Rene Fonck
Fonck
Curtis
Chrge
Royal Windsor
Phil Wood
Duke Schiller
Doc Kinkade Wright
London
Ameiic
Charles
Levine
Germany
Herman Koenspildt
Junkers
Bremen
Atlantic
Cririent
London Evening News
Lord Thomson
Robe
Edwards F Schlee
William S Brock
Hong Kong
X Boat
Midway Islands
Schlee
Brock
Boston
Fiurope
Philadelphia
St Raphiel
Sir John Carling
Carling
Old Glory
Leviethan
Lloyd Bolliud
James Kimball
The
Weather Bureau
Three Persons Bitten by Dogs Treated at Emergency Hospital
Three individuals, a youth, a girl, and a man aged about seventeen, were bitten by dogs and sought treatment at the Emergency hospital yesterday. Victims named Moe Cinsbe of 574 Howard Avenue with a bite on the left arm, William McLaughlin of th ry Reserioi avere with a bite on the right leg, and Rose G Ward of 189 Harmony Street with a bite on the left leg.
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Moe Cinsbe
Howard Avenue
William McLaughlin
Rose
Harmony Street
Man Taken To Hillside Poisoned By Alcohol
A man was taken to Hillside hospital after being poisoned by wood alcohol at home. His condition was described as serious but improving as doctors treated him. An ambulance arrived at the scene and found him in distress.
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Emergenes
Unclear OCR Item About Bishop and Charges
An obscured OCR snippet mentions a 138 Bishop reference, an arrest, and a betia or bad check inquiry. The readable terms include investigation, held on bond, and police activity. No clear names, dates, or places could be determined from the fragment.
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Renve
Fumes and Flames Endure At Blackwell Center Fire
A smoky blaze at Blackwell Center prompted evacuations as Tony Calhoun and others were treated for minor injuries. Fire crews responded quickly, containing the flames and securing the area. No final damage figures available.
Vigil kept for Carling Hope dies vigil kept for Carling
London September 9 Associated Press relatives of aviators Terry Tully and James Medcalf prayed for news as the Sir John Caaling conducting a flight from London to London End remained missing. Croydon officials held a night long vigil with searchlights and the public watched stations for any sighting. Authorities reported no signs of the missing plane or its crew and the search continued amid speculation from international sources about discouraging trans Atlantic flights.
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London
Associated Press
Terry Tully
James Medcalf Toda
John Caaling
Croydon
Ca Lng
Hai
Reland
England
Ganada
France
United States
Charles A Levine
Amelia ii
Kinkade
Hte
Laovine
Tilden Again Hero as U S Crushes France in Doubles
The United States defeats France in a doubles match led by Tilden and Hunter amid a 12 000 crowd. The American pair built a rapid 4 0 lead, with Tilden directing the attack and delivering decisive shots while Brugnon and Borotra fought to stay in contention.
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Tilden
U.S
France
Hunte
Bill
Hunter
Boiatiad Ris
Billiant
Brugnon
Pilten-Hunter
Brugnon Boons
Borolia
Hunter O
Borotra
Trolley Company Bus Hits Woman in Westport Walk
Miss Fanny Mitchell of Chestnut Street Norwalk was struck by a Connecticut company bus driven by Henry Burtsche of Westport at Bridge Street and Saugatuck Avenue. She suffered a skull fracture and hip injuries, was treated at a local office then Norwalk Hospital, and the driver was released on $3000 bond on a reckless driving charge. Case docketed for September 22.
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Westport
Fanny Mitchell
Chestnut Street
Norwalk
Connecticut Company
Henry Burtsche
Wilton Road
Bridge Street
Saugatucky Avenue
Edward Copassee
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Milford
Walet
George Jankura
Pembroke Street
Budsport Hospital
Imperiil
Arki
Trac Fures Wits
Tony
Fou
Calhoun
Hope
Phoen-Hanter
Brugnon-Borotra
Hunter Brugnon
Biugnen-Borotra
Stoke
Biugnen
Tilden-Hunter
Biubknen-Borots
Strore
Borotia
Els
Tiden-Hunter
South Norwalk
Adesar Misch
Coats
Ali
Mvs
Mons
Samumier
Matas
Dir
Caesar Misch
Main, Golden Hill and
Norwalks
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