America may lose air supremacy declares Heinen
Captain Otto Heinen German Zeppelin commander warns that Europe rapidly advances in air power. Heinen cites England’s flight ahead and Germany’s new rigid airships while promoting Aero Corporation of America to run daily airship service between Atlantic City, New York, and Philadelphia. He envisions fleets of passenger airships across the continent in coming years.
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Cleveland
America
England
Otto Heinen
Cambridge
Heinen
Germany
Navy
Aero Corporation of America
New Jersey
Atlantic City
New York City
Philadelphia
Europe
Gigliotti Murder Trial Scheduled for September 28
Peter Gigliotti of Bridgeport, indicted for first degree murder in the slaying of James Capalongo of Danbury, will face trial in Criminal Superior Court before Judge L. B. Waldo Marvin and a jury on September 28, per the state attorney's plans announced yesterday.
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Peter Gigliotti
Bridgeport
Criminal Superior Court
L. B. Waldo Marvin
Atorney
Orchard Owners Watch Methods Of Fruit Packing
Newtown reports a statewide apple grading and packing demonstration led by W OH Darrow of the Connecticut Agricultural College Extension Service at Henry Tater’s Mount Pleasant orchard. Commissioner Phila T Platt outlined grading laws to be enforced via education, with LeRoy M Chapman arranging the event for Fairfield County. The meeting drew orchard owners and 25 Newtown High School students. A separate notice states Miss Natalie Ellen Kiernan and Birdsey Hayes Sniffen will wed September 25 at St John’s Sandy Hook. A circulating report claims the Castile has been sold, but no sale has closed. Taylor and Buckingham of New Milford remain owners.
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Newtown
Aa Agriculture
Phila T. Platt
Henry Tater
Mount Pleasant
W. OH. Darrow
Connectcut Agricultural College
Connecticut Agricultural College
Department of Agrculture
Platt
Connecticut
Department Ofgriculture
LeRoy M. Chapman
Fairfield County
Danbury
William ¢. Baxter
Newtown High School
Sniffen-Kiernan
Natalie Ellen Kiernan
Birdsey Hayes Sniffen
St. John's Church
Sandy Hook
Misa Kiernan
Rtte
Walter H. Kiernan
Hazel Wilcox Kiernan
Sniffen
Ernest W. Sniffen
Hampton
Virginia
Yale
Scenarist speaks against Jolson in defect suit
In Federal court Anthony Paul Kelly testified as a witness for D W Griffith Inc in a $571 696 breach of control suit against Al Jolson. He said Jolson feared failure in movies, claimed he was the greatest actor, and Griffith warned he must prove himself before casting. Jolson later went to Europe instead of appearing for Mammy's Boy.
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New York
Jolson
Cemedian
Federal District Court
D. W. Griffith, Inc
Jolyon
Toener
Anthony Paul Kelly
Jolaen
Griffith
Charres
Europe
Roll Call Rally Held in Trumbull
Red Cross workers from Nichols Long Hit and Trimall gathered at Trumbull center library for a roll call rally led by captain Mrs Iirnest Kingston with members Mrs Alfred Gnion Mrs Harry Lea and Mrs Edward Nothtngle. Plans for division of work and supplies for the September 24 opening were set as memberships canvassed in local factories. Speaker Miss Annila Wenderroth, executive of the Bridgeport chapter, urged large enrollment to sustain disaster services and immediate assistance as in past emergencies.
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Red Cross
Nichols
Long Hit
Trimall
Trumbull Center
Iirnest Kingston
Alfred Gnion
Harry Lea
Edward Nothtngle
Bealdes
Migs Annila Wenderroth
Execatus
Fisigeport Chapte
Niebols
Trumbull
Long Ill
Bridgeport
Toe Keep Ready
Mike Po Bay
Ned Cross
Barkentine Lurches Toward Coast With Overdue Salt Cargo
Portland dispatch reports the barkentine Stewart, carrying salt from Turk Inland, limping toward port after being sighted by the steamer Atlas six miles south of Vineyard Sound lightship. The vessel is listed as thirteen days overdue, with fore and main topmasts missing, signaling earlier damage.
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Portland
Rockland Varkenstine
Cecil
Stewart
Atlas
Barkentine
Vineyard Sound
Harding High School Notes On Club Reorganization
Harding High School reports a slow return to activity after opening day. The Harding Theatre League met to plan an intensive program with readings and skits, with officer elections likely next meeting. Orchestra recruitment continues with a Thursday practice in the music room as last year’s members mostly graduated. Reorganization efforts aim to resume last year’s activities, including a golf team meeting to recruit participants and appoint a captain.
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Harding High School Ae
Harding Theatre League
Assembly Hall
Miss Anderson
Lola
Everstiching
Ulinagerami
Central Girls Aid Red Cross and Lunchroom Upgrades
Central Girls from the Commercial Re putrent organize volunteer work in typewriting for the Red Cross under Ruby Hail. Miss Grant, Dean of Girls, coordinates helpers as about 109 pupils gain lunch privileges within walking distance. The Junior-Senior orchestra, led by Alvin C. Breul, held a Wednesday after school rehearsal with 30 attendees. The lunchroom operates efficiently with lower prices and a quick, safe service offering hot and cold foods.
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Girl Student League
Ruby Hail
Head Cross
The
Red Cross
Miss Grant
Avent
Alvin C. Breul
Congress High School plans student league assembly
Congress High School prepares a student league assembly to announce officer names and discuss financing for clubs and activities. The improved assembly hall and limited gym space force schedule adjustments. Letters to parents encourage cooperation for student success.
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Congress High
Rem Uead
Chinese Red Forces Pursue Marshal Wu Pei Fu
Cantonese forces push north toward Henan border to chase Marshal Wu Pei Fu and his reorganizing army. Hankow siege continues with northern troops holding Changsha as Beijing ally Sun Chuanfang aids eastern China.
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Tering
Marahal Wu
Hankaw
Henan
Shantung
Sun Chuan-Fang
China
Whchang
Hankow
Wu Pei-Fu
Klan Gies Evans Florida Yacht for Personal Use
After the Ku Klux Klan conclave, Imperial Wizard Hiram W. Evans was authorized to use a small yacht and hotel suites during travel. He indicated plans to continue lavish use, noting the group’s endorsement with a roaring vote. The vessel now lies in Florida waters.
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Washington
Ku Klux Klan
Hiram W. Evans
Dr. Evans
United States
Florida
Sexton Marries Miss McDonald At St Charles Church
Miss Rose Mary McDonald niece of Mrs Rose A McDonald 47 Mead Street wed Thomas Leo Sexton son of Mr and Mrs James J Sexton 1066 Stratford Avenue Stratford in a Thursday morning ceremony at St Charles Church Monsignor Patrick J McGlynn officiated Bride wore white satin and Chantilly lace with a white picture hat Bridesmaid Eugenia Pistey in bile green georgette carried tea roses Best man Vincent Sexton reception for families at the groom's home couple to tour New England and reside at 73 Templetreet Stratford Mr Sexton works with his father and Mrs Sexton has worked at Davey Bros Inc after engagement announcements.
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Rose Mary McDonald
Rose A. McDonald
Mead Street
Thomas Leo Sexton
James J. Sexton
Stratford Avenue
Stratford
St. Charles Church
Mgr
Patrick J. McGlvney
Lorette Payden
Eugenia Pistey
Georgette
Vincent Sexton
Froom
Stamford Democrats Hold Primary Friday
Stamford Sept 16 The withdrawal of Leo Zone from the contest for selectman nomination leaves the Democratic primary unopposed Friday evening. Zone will be the nominee for tax collector. The ticket includes Andrew Schlectwek first selectman Horace Graves second selectman Harry Williams town clerk Harry Smith tax collector Leo Zone and others for auditor assessor school committee and board positions with several names listed as endorsers and grand jurors.
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Stamford
Spectal
Leo Zone
Zone
First Selectman
Andrew Schlectwek
Horace W. Graves
Harry A. Williams
Harry O. Smith
C. P
Board of Finance
Henry Schenck
John Jeveits
John N. Saunders
James Spaulding
Robert McNeil
Women of Mooseheart Win First Honors in Drills at Coney Island
The Danbury chapter Women of Mooseheart Legion drill team won the prize for best appearing and best drilled team at the Coney Island mardi eras after defeating teams from Connecticut New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Led by Edward J. Reilly the five year old squad has dominated Coney Island events and state conventions with numerous honors.
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Danbury
Women of Mooseheart Legion
Coney Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Edward J. Reilly
Norwalk
Reilly
Relief sought for Willimantic strikers faces hunger
An appeal for moral and financial assistance was made for 2,500 striking employees of the American Thread company at Willimantic Connecticut. Thomas F. McMahon reported that new officers would seek AFL aid at its Detroit convention next month as strikers claim eighteen months of near famine after a ten percent wage cut.
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New York
American Threac
Wihnanic
Genn
Imitel Textile Workers
Amerloa
Thomas F. McMahon
American Federation of Labor
Detroit
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Newtown Farm
AL Jolson
Harding
Congress
Luonen
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Glen
Teachsr
Muue
Congress High School
Principel
Joseph Kb. Jemfrey
Schoel
Klan
Evans
T. L. Sexton
M'Donald
Democrats
Rockwell & Co
Main Street
Elm
New Fall
Oxforde
Women OF Mooseheart
Willimantic
Seli
Kellogg’s
Mathems
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