Federal study urges I C C control of coal industry
The United States Coal Commission recommends placing coal under Interstate Commerce Commission oversight. It calls for a special division to regulate production costs and miner conditions, with federal action to ensure stable supply, fair prices, and public accountability across anthracite and soft coal sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Board
Washington
United Biaies
United States Ceat Commission
Lacan
Thas Commission
Gol
Close Christian Endeavor Drive for Memberships
HW. Ow. Ricks, field secretary, led a drive for new members in Bridgeport area churches at Park Street Congregational, stressing youth organization for religious growth. A citywide campaign continues under Bridgeport Christian Endeavor Union oversight with an evangelical plan to form new youth groups. Officers elected for the year include William Jones, J. Dientall, G. B. Otdy, Douglas Binns, Mildred Wilson, Elsie Smith, and Ruth Whats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HW. OW. Ricks
Christian Iendeavor Union of
Connenticut
Park Street Congregational Church
Cotinue
Bringeport
Christian Endeavor Union
Bridgenorth
Ooheere
William I. Jones
Dientall
G. B. Otdy
Douglas Binns
Mildred Wilson
Elsie Smith
Ruth Whats
Poincare Seeks Light on Baldwin Visit in Paris
Paris reports that Premier Poincare spoke today at Champ de Mars and Bois de Boulogne, but made no direct reference to British Prime Minister Baldwin's Paris visit. He aimed to show Germany cannot force a Ruhr collapse as leverage for concessions from France.
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Poincare
Baldwin
Paris
Associated Press
Poincara
Champenouxi Tour
Bois Lig Prete
M. Poincare
Germany
Ruhr
Teang
France
Bartlett candidacy petitions start for Bridgeport mayor
Petition drives circulate to nominate Frederick A. Bartlett for Bridgeport mayor. Ex mayor Henry Lee signs first, with J. H. Robinson among backers. Other names hint at Percy Jitebfield Alderman Wilbert Sanford and police commissioner George S. involved.
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Dudge
Frederick A. Bartelt
Bridgeport
Repub- Vcwn Party
Henry Lee
Noa. HK
Robinson
Wong
Judge Buartinit
They
Tarnett
Tring
Percy T. Jitebfield
Wilbert Sanford
Police ‘Commission
Gearce S
Coroner to Probe Electrocution Death of Martin Stiewing
Coroner John J. Paotan will investigate the death by electrocution of Martin Stiewing, 24, a Crane factory stea rfitter. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon at his home on Federal Street with Rev. F W Mieth officiating. Survived by wife, child, parents, and three brothers Carl Edward and William. He was a member of the Crane Relief Association and Cronoque lodge 1 0 0.
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John J. Paotan
Martin Stiewing
Jane Valve Co
Stie- Wink
Federal Street
F. W W Mieth
St. Paulus German Lutheran Church
Boon Park
Stiewing
Crane Corspary
Stlewing
Carl
Edward
William Stlewing
Crane Relief Assatiation and Cronoque Lodge
Thrift Movement Grows Across Churches Nationwide
At a closing conference, John B. Goodsell announced that 17 Protestant denominations joined an Interdenominational stewardship council based in Philadelphia to cooperate in the thrift campaign. The effort, led by the national thrift committee, aims to promote thrift practices through the church network.
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Atlantic
N. 1
John B. Goodsell
National Thrift Committee
Itn
Philadelphia
Underwood Refutes Nations League Stand
Senator Oscar W. Underwood, a Democratic presidential hopeful, denied altering his stance on the League of Nations. He asserted the League is not an issue and that his views are well known, noting he supported the Versailles Treaty with the League covenant.
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Washington
Oscar W
Barndis
Leaggue of Nations
League
League of Mons
League of Nations
Republicans in Fourth to Hold Rally Tonight
Bridgeport Republicans invite members of all Republican clubs in the Fourth District to attend a rally on State Street opposite One West End posts. Speakers include 210 Preghant and other entertainment. Reverend Muna will discuss the November election campaign. Arrangements are led by H. Ta. Lyon, William Chew, and John Lafeald.
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Bridgeport
State Street
Muna
Campaien
Dehy Ta
Lyon
William Chew
Haren
John Lafeald
Machinery falls on worker injures hand at local shop
A heavy piece of machinery fell on a worker named Inger nf spt Fenack of Bell Street while cleaning a machine at the Stack of Motor Co agency yesterday. He required seven stitches and was treated at the emergency hospital before being sent home.
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Fenack
Jl Bell Street
Lamarine
Motor Co
Treaiatone
Dooley
Gneergency Hospital
Explosion Kills Man and Wounds Three in Dalton Fire
In Dalton Massachusetts a blast stemming from a fire leveled a combined residence and store, killing Charles Predericks who was thrown into the street by the explosion and fatally burned. Three others were seriously injured. Separately Schenectady set clocks back to standard time under a local ordinance, one week ahead of statewide daylight saving changes.
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Dalton
Mass
Charles Preedericks
Sectady
Sep
Schenectady
Stokes Affidavit in Chicago Divorce Inquiry
State's Attorney Charles Wharton disclosed affidavits tied to W. E. Stokes alleging attempts to damage Helen Stokes reputation. Witnesses claimed Mrs Stokes visited a Chicago club before marriage while others placed her in New York. dates conflict, subpoenas issued to affidavits' signers.
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Chicago
Helen Elwood Sinkis
W. E.D. Stokes
New York
Cogne Js
Charles 8. Wharton
Stokes
Wharton
Robert H. Lee
Stoker
Beaux Arts Club
Americans' Cash Hoarded in France During War
A Paris letter in the New York World reports large quantities of American currency hidden by French residents and soldiers. Estimates reach 1 to 8 million dollars, with a single chest yielding over 12,590 dollars in bills. locals claim many in towns like Brest and Tours possess substantial hoards, suggesting totals could approach 3,000,000 dollars if a full survey were conducted.
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France
Republic
Paris
New York World
Chauvront
Brest
Salatnaire
Dordeaux
le Mans
Tours
Chaumont
les-Bains
Vicky
Dinard
Siamese custom of shaving forelocks at age eleven
The Detroit News describes a Siamese rite where a boy or girl’s forelock is shaved at age eleven. The event, held on an auspicious day chosen with astrology and Brahmin priest guidance, involves ceremonial readings and witnesses. Royal children have the king perform the act with a gold-adorned razor, and the celebration includes gifts and friends.
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Detroit
Millionaire Divorced Over Drunkenness, Newspaper Says
In Sept 23 report from Te J, Dorony Ry Fel, wife of John RK Fei, millionaire of Narpagansett pler president, was granted a divorce on grounds of extreme drunkenness. She is said to be daughter of TF 8. BL Randolph, Philadelphia society man and owner of the Point Judien Country Club at the pier.
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Dorony Ry Fel
John RK. Fei
Milenoire Narpagansett
Randolp
Philadelphia
Munder
Point Judien
the Pier
Death by own action case in Tomanstown Pa
The body of Mrs. Crane Meyer was found in her apartment here. A woman claimed to have eloped with Mrs Meyer’s husband was found by police. Mrs Meyer’s ten year old daughter Lenora is in the care of a woman unnamed.
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Tomanstown
Crane Meyer
Remove Crockett Needle From Thompson Hand
A crochet needle sunk into the left hand of Henry Thompson nineteen of 124 Island Brook avenue required hospital care yesterday afternoon. Dr. A Levinson removed the needle and dressed the wound, leaving Thompson astonished but in stable condition.
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Henry Thompson
Island Brook, Avenue
A. Levinson
Youth Dies and Others Hurt in Putnam Crash
In Putnam Connecticut a Fitchburg Massachusetts family reunion trip ended when their auto skidded on wet pavement opposite Grove Street Cemetery and overturned. An 18 year old Joseph Napoleon Dame was killed. Albert Dame wife and four other passengers sustained minor injuries while infant Wenry Dame was unharmed. A second car following them narrowly avoided wreckage.
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Putnam, Conn
Fitchburg
Mase
Brooklyn
Napoleon Bernard
Raymond Dame
Clara Dame
Albert Dame
Nei Neid
Plan Golden Rule Sunday to Aid War Victims
London dispatch reports American relief groups urging nations to adopt four international movements aiding destitute orphans and widowed mothers in Near East war zones. December 2 is set as Golden Rule Day with observers asked to skip noon meals in solidarity, mirroring the frugal ration of parentless children in Greece Armenia and the Caucasus.
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London
Near East
United States
Greece
Armenia
The
Caucasus
Missing M’Kenzie child identified by anonymous letter
An anonymous letter received in New York claims abducted infant Lillian McKenzie is the missing child. It describes the mother as Clara Leader, Brooklyn nursery matron, and notes a child matching Lillian’s description was left at the nursery on September 6 after being found near a store where a relative won shopping on August 18. The letter requests it be forwarded to the missing child’s parents. Police investigate.
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New Yor
Uillian McKenzie
Clara Leader
Brooklyn
Lillian
Peter McKenzie
Newburen
Tran
St Patrick's Church Holds Annual Outing in Rain
Parishioners gathered for the second annual St Patrick's church outing at Forest Grove amid heavy rain. Activities included a roast dinner, sports, a three round boxing exhibition by Lou Bogash and Young Saxon, plus music and dancing to conclude the day.
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St. Patrick's Church
Forest Grove
Lou Bogash
Young Saxon
Hartford shop girl tries to end life
Hartford Sept 3 Mary Larocco of 181 Taleott street attempted suicide by leaping into the Connecticut River near the Wethersfield Yacht Club after a day of shop work. She was rescued by two men in a passing watercraft and held for observation at Hartford Hospital. Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Maurice notified the State police.
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Hartford
Tanlac claims boost for New Bedford man’s health
John Hollingsworth of 752 Palmer St New Bedford Massachusetts reports gaining ten pounds on Tanlac five years ago after long weakness poor appetite and frequent headaches. He says Tanlac restored appetite vitality sleep digestion and energy, calling it the best medicine on the market. Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills are advertised as Nature's remedy, sold by druggists nationwide.
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John Hollingsworth
Palmer St
New Bedford
Maas
Don
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Main St
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Start Thrift Movement
Underwood
Thompson
Putnam
Tot
M'Kenzie
ST. Patricks Church
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Boboy
Grecerp
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Cash Bargain
Tanlac
Hollingsworth
Ture
Meni
Gortons
Mrs. Busy
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Gorton
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