Babies Die As Trolley Collides With Auto In Derby
In a Derby accident on the New Haven Derby turnpike near Racebrook station a trolley struck an automobile, killing two three weeks old babies and injuring five others including the mothers. Mrs William Riordan Bridgeport and Mrs Clara Martinez Ansonia are hospitalized with brain concussion and shock. The Martinez family car was on the Racebrook station road when the trolley smashed into it, causing fatal injuries to the infants and multiple injuries to the passengers.
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William Riordan
Bridgeport
Derby
New Haven-Derby Turnpike
Racebrook Station
Orange
Billjouse Avenue
Charles Martinez
Tomlinson Street
Ansonia
Griffin Hospital
Hillhouse Avenue
Bridge
Port
Charles J Martinez
Clara Martinez
Clifford
Marjorie
Martinez
Raceback Station Road
Racebrook
Motor Vehicle court notice and court mass hearing urged
Eight motorists are summoned to appear in a mass hearing Tuesday by the Motor Vehicle department. Police raise bonds for out of town arrestees to 100 dollars. A Stratford woman representative blames women for legislative failures in an Exchange Club address. New Haven men bailed out and re-arrested on liquor transport charges by federal agents. Red Cross Japanese relief drive passes the 17 thousand dollar mark. Judge Haines reserves judgment in seven divorce cases and grants three decrees.
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Motor Vehicle Department
Stratford
Trass
Exchange Club
New Haven
Westport
Red Cross
Haines
Quanja
Spector
Main Street
Louise J Hudson
Herbert H_ Bevans
Uilding
Garis
Mount Kisco
Johnson Firm
New Store
Steeckel
Connecticut
Block Island
Clancy
Miss Smith
Lordship
Healy
Milford Chamber of Commerce
Boston
Leeds
West Haven
Carroll
Metcalf
Fairfield
Racebreck Station
Orange
Conn
Darien
Norwalk
Auto Domestic
Ward
Cane
Germany
New York
Coolidge
White House
Mayr Hylan
Alphonso
Spain
Rivera
David Lloyd-George
America
Cotten
Hartford County to jail liquor law violators here
Hartford officials backed a hard stance against bootleggers and rum runners. Chief Justice George W Wheeler led a conference with prosecutors trial justices and grand jurors to endorse tougher measures and binding over to the Superior Court for flagrant cases. States Attorney Alcorn praised ending the compromises and vowed full penalties for second and third offenders.
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Hartford
Harford County
Superior Court
Higne Ail Wits
George W Wheeler
Judeca
Tnal
Hartford County
Rneys
This
Alcorn
Buenos Aires Stunned By Firpo Loss Disappoints Crowds
Sept 14 Buenos Aires witnessed a stunned crowd as Luis Firpo defeated by Jack Dempsey triggered disappointment among tens of thousands who filled the streets. Fans in front of the board learned the outcome and many wept as the news spread through the city.
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Puenos Aires
Luis Ansel Strpo
Jack Mypsey
Fuenos Aires
Basun Board
Firpo
Republicans Reapportion Delegates for 1924 Convention
Nationwide delegate count rises to 1036 with major reductions in solid South districts and gains in Northern and Western areas. South Carolina drops to four delegates, Mississippi from 12 to four, Louisiana from 12 to nine, Georgia from 17 to nine, while Florida rises to fourteen and Tennessee to twenty six and Virginia to sixteen. Delegates at large set at two per state with two added for each.
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Washington
National Committee
Lo Equalizs Pepsin Gal
Committee
Solid South
Normany Democratic
South
Coolidge Not Use Armed Force for Prohibition Stakeout
Washington September 14 officials at the White House say President Coolidge has no plan to seek congressional authority to mobilize the armed forces to enforce prohibition laws. The administration argues police duties should rest with state and federal authorities, with rare use of the National Guard or naval assets only with great caution.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
White House
Army
Navy
National Guard
Cuno Arrives in U S Sees Ruhr Crisis as Economic Issue
Former German chancellor Wilhelm Cuno arrived in New York on a private business mission. He argued Germany cannot settle reparations on politics alone and urged economic surveys and proposals to pay up to capacity. Cuno outlined financial, economic, and political plans, stressing ongoing willingness to pay within ability.
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Germany
New York
Wilhelm Cuno
Hamburg
Alles Germany
Ruher
Herr Cano
Ste. Hip
Ruhr
Hetail
Ding
Great Britain
France
Holland
Belgium
United States
Fierr Cune
Washington
Lloyd George Plans U S Visit In October
Former British premier David Lloyd George will reach New York on October 6 and spend nearly a month in America and Canada visiting more than twenty towns and cities.
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Washington
David Lloyd George
New York
Atlantic
State police seize 15 kegs of beer in Fairfield
State police Lt Carroll and Samuel M Metcalf halted a truck on the Post Road carrying 15 kegs of beer believed to test over four percent alcohol. Alex Madawar of New York City was arrested and held in lieu of bonds. He claims to be employed by Michael Karam and alleges a meet in Higginum with an unknown man to transfer the load, a tale authorities doubt. The beer was moved to the County building for analysis before a Monday arraignment.
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Carey’s Corner
Fairfield
Alex Madawrr
Washington Street
New York City
Ltate
Leon Carroll
Samuel T Metcalf
Pollice
Pairfield Fawn Court
Madawar
New York
Points
Connecticut
Michael Karam
Washington, Street
Aline
Karam
Higginum
Connecticut River
Middletown
Keys
Carroll and
Metcalf
Frank Virelli
Mayor Hylan Struggles With Pneumonia Crisis
In Saratoga Springs on September 14 indications showed Mayor John F Hylan of New York City worsening from pneumonia. Bulletin noted higher temperature pulse and respiration. physicians warned the condition could change rapidly yet stressed the pneumonia was not contagious.
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Saratoga Springs
John F Hylan
New York City
Tears Choke Mrs Ward as Murder Trial Proceeds
In the White Plains Supreme Court Walter Ward's murder trial advances to include jury deliberations on capital punishment. Mrs Ward, tearful, weighs her husband's bid to have Marcellus Parsons serve on the jury despite Parsons' views on the death penalty. Ward seeks to secure a favorable juror while Parsons remains in the box awaiting decision as the session adjourns.
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New York
Beryl Curtis Ward
Walter Ward
White Plains
Napoleon
Tarrytown
Michael Doherty
Mamaroneck
Doherty
Robert F Wagner
Presidng
John Dwyer
New York City
Ward
Parsons
Clarence Peters
White
Thomas O'Neil
Aller BR
Campbell
Isaac Nils
Parsona
Viard
Inquiry Planned Into Loss of Seven Destroyers at Point Concho
Washington Sept 44 The loss of seven naval destroyers off Point Hondo California last Saturday will be investigated publicly by an inquiry designed to uncover the causes and prevent a repetition. Secretary Denby overruled officials’ secret plan and ordered a full public inquiry after new information surfaced about additional ships possibly involved.
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Washington
Point Hondo
California
Denby
Department
Bureau of Report
Hungary and the Future Europe interview with Mgr Ernszt
Mgr Alexander Ernszt, noted economist and leader of the Christian Social party in Hungary, granted a quiet visit to Badgeport and spoke with a Sunday Post reporter. His trenchant comments on Hungarys role in a future European order promise a revealing view for readers.
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Mgr
Alexander Ernszt
Badgeport
Christian Social Party
Hungaran
Sunday Post
Imperiled as Champion Is Floored by Fierce Opponent
At Polo Grounds on Sept 14 the champion Jack Dempsey said he never faced such a fight. He described Firpo as dangerous every second and the hardest puncher he ever met. Dempsey was knocked through the ropes after knocking Firpo down, recalling eight million stars and a dramatic bout that left him humbled but victorious.
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Jack
Polo Grounds
Associated Press
Jack Dempsey
Luis Angel Firpo
Curpo
Noche Press
Luis Angelo Firpo
Pampas
Dempsey
Firpo
Dempsey Dominates Firpo In Spectacular Title Fight
In a historic bout at the Polo Grounds, champion Jack Dempsey retained the world heavyweight title by KOing Luis Firpo in the second round after a fierce back‑and‑forth. Firpo showed menace with a furious rally, but Dempsey’s power and speed sealed victory as the crowd roared.
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Firpo
Firpo Silent After Loss Praises Dempsey in Ringside
At Ringside Pole Grounds on Sept 14 Associated Press reports Luis Angel Firpo, battered yet praise-filled, acknowledges Jack Dempsey as the better man. Firpo vows return within a year and plans a motor trip to Canada then Buenos Aires to train for a stronger comeback.
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Polo Grounds
Associated Press
Firpo
Ias
Jack Dempsey
Canada
Buenos Aires
Riot at Polo Grounds For Dempsey Firpo Fight Ticket Sale
More than 20 000 people fought for 3 500 low price tickets at the Polo Grounds as a riot broke the line of mounted police and toppled a ticket wagon selling 330 dollar coupons for the Dempsey Firpo bout. Firemen hoses and reserves restored order after about half an hour with injuries reported.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Mount- Ead
Demands Served on Firpo Prior to Dempsey Fight
News reports from New York say process servers outside the Flatiron Building filed warrants for 54,206 25 dollars against Luis Angel Firpo, tied to 160,000 dollars he is to receive for the Dempsey bout. Warrants were also served on promoter Tex Rickard and manager Andrew MacCorkle.
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New York
Luis Angel Firpo
Boxing Commission
Ipdwn Ag
Flatiron
Firpo
Luis
Jack Dempsey
Andrew D MacCorkion
Dale
Jim
United States
Tex Rickard
Dempsey Defends Title Before City Fight Fans
Telegram broadcast drew 706000 from distributed audiences and 6000 enthusiasts watched in person in New York. Police controlled traffic for hours as a large crowd followed Jack Dempsey’s heavyweight title defense with vivid fan reaction and dramatic ring action.
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Jack Dempsey
New York
Middle Street
Polo Grounds
Traffc
Fairfield Avenue
Gold Street
Dempecy
Verbal Pictures Feed Fans at Polo Grounds Action
Telegram service supplied vivid word pictures as the game at the Polo Grounds unfolded. Fans hungry for dramatic prose received rapid, colorful accounts that complemented the live action on the field.
Carnival Spirit Prevails At Legion Convention Parade
New Britain Connecticut September 14 The carnival spirit prevailed as American Legion members in annual convention appeared in a fantastical parade with grotesque garb and many floats Thousands lined the parade route under the direction of the Forty and Eight The armory interior was transformed into a French village for a social time and a dance Major General Clance R Edwards is expected to arrive late tonight with the parade marshal tomorrow
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New Britain
Conn
American Legion
St Armary
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