Lost appointment slated for Hillside home committee
Ader ah Michael J Ford, of the Ligath Mistriat, was slated to join the aldermanic building committee reviewing plans for an addition to Hillside home and isolation hospital. Ford would have been the third member alongside Alderman Harry H Oats and other officials, but Goo was appointed instead. The project, costing about 195,006, aims to expand Hillside to house more patients, especially tuberculosis, alcoholic, and insane cases, with a two story dormitory addition and modified ward corridors for efficient care.
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Monument Firm Executive Maxwell Dies in New Haven
James HR Maxwell 57, longtime head of John Maxwell and Sons monumental firm, died at St Raphael’s Hospital New Haven. A former alderman and Railway Commission member in 1924, he served as Police commissioner and held Knights of Columbus, Knights of St Patrick, Woodmen and Royal Arcanum memberships. A lifelong New Haven resident born in Flymouth Conn, he was active in local civic groups.
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Scalp ers Selling Philly Hotel Rooms
Philadelphia on September 1 AP reports a severe shortage of hotel accommodations for the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight title bout. Scalp ers are reselling room reservations at stiff marks as hotels sell out with over 60 000 rooms booked. Large conventions and visiting fans from Philadelphia and nearby cities fuel demand, with many staying in Atlantic City Trenton Camden and Chester.
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Philadelphia Hotel Association
Lao Ngo Mealw
Atlantic City
Trenton
Camden
Chester
Bank Files Suit to Clear Title to Central Block
A suit was filed to clear title to land at the corner of Bidd Street John Street and Bank Street in Bridgeport. The Bank as administrator for the Hubbell estates seeks court action to settle ownership, confirm a 78 by 120 foot parcel deeded to a Congregational church society for church use, and handle reversion terms dating from 1923 with past trusteeship unresolved.
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John Street
Bank Street
Hichard
Tmos Hubbell
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Bridgeport
Inked Congregational Church Society
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Priosterian Congregational Consocation Ad Society
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Erty Ttly Said
Danbury Persians Supper Delights Danbury Baptist Class
Danbury Baptist church Palithea class enjoyed a Persian supper prepared under teacher Miss Elizabeth Easton who spent years in Persia. Two native Persians joined, sharing tales and language while diners sampled sho bib a sofi with meat croquettes palov and oriental treats.
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Danbirg
Easton
Azar
Denbury
Nathan Mahov
Paterson N J
Nahe Sani
Faked alibi claims shroud Aimee McPherson case
Chicago report cites Kenneth Ormiston as missing ra lie operator in the Aimee McPherson case. An Los Angeles attorney Hahn declares the statements fraudulent and McPherson’s camp questions the operator's whereabouts while noting misstatements and uncertain circum stances.
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Fiucage Herall
Kenneth G Ormiston
Alet Semple
Ems Martin
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Ormiston
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Armel
McPhirseun
Hotel Guest Held Prisoner by Wind in Gale
A hotel guest in Milwaukee was trapped in his room when doors would not open due to gale force winds. A passerby heard cries, helped break the door, and evacuated the man. Rescue teams and a relief train transported refugees from Moorehaven, many soaked and dressed only in minimal clothing.
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Barclay Boy Scout
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Bridgeport Boys Club to Open 40th Season Thursday
The Bridgeport Boys Club enters its fortieth season with a grand opening on Thursday afternoon and evening. Lena Taine, long time superintendent, announces an expanded program of vocational training and indoor athletics for boys ages 8 to 18, including carpentry, woodwork, toy making, sign painting, and electricity. Rooms open 730 to 830 pm weekdays. age-based hours apply, with the club supported by the Community Chest and last year’s membership over 1600.
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Atsting Wises Turney
Herbert Hirt Physter
Martha Morrison
Hugh Clark
Oelock
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Community Chest
Mexico Would Send Troops Through U S
Mexico announces it has requested U S permission to move Mexican troops across United States territory for the Yaqui campaign. If granted, troops would depart from Juarez and perhaps other border points, entering Sonora to support operations against Yaqui rebels.
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Furelen
United States
Washington
Department of State
Juares
Sonora
Stratford Man Held on Won-Support Charge
A Stratford man was arrested yesterday by Detective Sergeant Thomasy Maloney on a warrant for failure to provide support. He was processed by Stratford police and held for arraignment before being turned over to Stratford officers.
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Poplirstree Way
Thomasy Maloney
Statford
Stratford
Philadelphia warns guests with strict anti pickpocket list
The Detective Bureau in Philadelphia issued a warning list of "don'ts" for visitors ahead of a Dempsey Tunney event. Officials advise guests to avoid leaving valuables in hotel rooms or cars, not to display money, and not to trust strangers or fake officials to prevent pickpocketing and confidence games.
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Detective Bureau
New Yacht Nevada Arrives at Black Rock Harbor
The Nevada, Dever H Warner's new yacht, arrived at Black Rock harbor yesterday afternoon. Built by H & Nesing Inc of City Island with engines by Standard Marine Construction, she measures 119 feet overall with a 103 foot waterline and a 6 foot draft. Captain Sturdevant commands a nine man crew. teak deck house and interiors designed by Tony Yay. The craft is to cruise today with destination unknown, possibly Newport or Greenport.
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Dever H Warner
Black Rock Harbor
H & Nesing Inc
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Gashe
Sturdevant
Teaksood
Tohny Yay
Touleht
Wewport
Greenport
Legion Protests Closure Of Files
The American Legion protested to the Veterans Bureau over rules blocking rehabilitation representatives from examining bureau files. Watson B Vhker, chairman of the legion rehab committee, said access denial hampers aid to disabled veterans and urged a temporary arrangement until Congress reconvenes for potential legislation.
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CAP
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Veterans Bureau
Legion
Bureau
Tran« T Hines
Watson B Vhker
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Arms Commission to Meet on Wednesday
Geneva September meeting of the League of Nations arms commission will convene to discuss a general worldwide conference for invitation of armament. The assembly had adopted a resolution to speed work and the United States envoy Hugh Johnson has been called into session for Wednesday.
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League of Nations
Assembly of the League
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Usarmament Compiriskian
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Hugn Lb Son
Switverinnd
Belfast pit collapse claims one life and injuries
A mine pit near North Belfast caved in trapping three workers. William Tuttle died, two others were rescued uninjured as colleagues dug them free. Separate text notes Americans buying fewer clothes due to auto and radio purchases, with references to electronics inflation and instalment plans.
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William Tuttle
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