Economic gloom in July hits South America trade
Washington reports show low business spirit in July with strong German and Belgian competition. Argentina’s imports fall while exports rise, but U S imports decline amid unfavorable exchange rates. Port congestion improves while several American firms close South American offices. Brazil faces deep depression. coffee trade dries up as Europe buys little, though Germany boosts its export activity.
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Washington
Argentina
South America
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Aires
United States
Custom House
Brazil
Atta Schurz
Rio de Janeiro
Germany
Rio DeJaneiro
Congress
Seven Are Killed in Severe Storm Across Regions
A massive storm system swept the country causing at least seven deaths and many injuries from lightning and wind. Victims include Harry Field Jr in Massachusetts, G A Gutschalk in Rhinebeck New York, Mrs. Lay near Lewistown Montana, Walter Whitworth in Worcester Massachusetts, Andrew Little in Fenton Michigan, and a Wall collapse near Golconda Michigan. Travers Island NY saw NY Athletic Club members knocked to the ground by a bolt as hail pelted several eastern states.
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New York
Lehrning
England
West Northfield
Mass
Harry Field, Jr
G. A. Gutschalk
Rhinebeck
N.Y
Lewistown
Mont
Harry B. Lay
Walter Whitworth
Worcester
Marlboro
Andrew Little
Fenton
William Belford
Golconda
Travers Island
N. Y
New York Athletic Club
Passaic County
N. J
Obituary notices of Killian and Claven sisters
Deaths of Mary A Killian at 95 Irensity Avenue follow a short illness. Survived by four sisters. Funeral August 31 at Woodnesday 9 am from residence and 9 30 am at Sacred Heart Church, interment St Michael's cemetery. Also funeral for Mother M Augustine Claven of Lauralton Hall held at 10 18 am at the chapel with multiple clergy present. Burial in St Mary's Cemetery Milford.
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Mary A. Kimetan
Mary A. Killian
Iranistan Avenue
Margaret
Julia Killian
Katherine Kelly
Ann Dollard
Woodnesday
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Claven
M. Augutine Claven
Academy of Our Lady of Mercy
St. Raphael's Hospital
New Haven
Lauralton Hall
P. H. McClean
Milford
Thomas Finn
Norwalk
Francis Crowley
New London
Baby Show at Pleasure Beach Draws Wide Participation
A large upcoming event at Pleasure Beach will showcase babies of various nationalities and sizes in a mid August contest. F L Westerburg helps plan with judging by a committee in the big dance hall. Prizes will go to healthiest, prettiest, latest, largest and smallest infants. Parents may enter by calling Noble 2560 or writing to Pleasure Beach with child name and age. date and details to follow.
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Pleasure Beach
F. L. Westersburg
Chain Silk Store Opens at New Golden Hill Location
The Grand Opening Sale of the Chain Silk Store at 139 Golden Hill street begins today. The shop promises the same policy of best quality, low price, and efficient service as at 113 Main street and will carry the newest weaves and designs. A special souvenir will be a handkerchief with each purchase.
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Golden Hill Street
Main
Main Street
Jench
Italian Women’s council to host Dante tablet event
The Italian Women’s Council of the International Institute will meet Wednesday afternoon and serve refreshments. The group backs the Dante celebration plans and will present a commemorative tablet to Giageport High School during the week of September 18. John M. Lucas and Arnold Boreman traveled to Plymouth for the Pilgrim Tercentenary festivities.
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John M. Lucas
Fox Street
Arnold Boreman
Morehouse Street
Plymouth
Mass
Births and Marriages Reported in Vital Statistics
Births include a son for Stephen and Mary OʼBrien of 2042 Howard Ave and a son for George and Gladys Wynns of 130 Flanders St. Also a daughter for Linder and Bertha Fearley of Devon and a son for Didoro and Maria Frasco of 101 Elizabeth St. Marriages listed for Michael Moccial and Lucille Cella, both in their early twenties, plus Antonia Castellano and Celda De Staffanus, and Pasquale Manzo and Marietta Pepe.
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Stephen
Mary O'Brien
Howard Avenue
George
Gladys Wynns
Flanders Street
Linder
Bertha Fearley
Devon
Didoro
Maria Frasco
Elizabeth Street
Gordon
Histe Wétton
Sims Street
John
Vicaria Sikora
Lafayette Street
Lewis and
Mabel Wilson
Richardson Street
Michael Moccial
Burrougha Street
Lucille Cella
Spring Street
Antonia Castellano
Washingtonvenue
Celda de Staffanus
Pasquale Manzo
Hartford
Marietta Pepe
Washington Avenue
Chess Match Fund Aimed for Lasker Capablanca Return
Chess supporters in Berlin report raising 1,000,000 marks for a likely return match between Dr Emanuel Lasker and Jose Capablanca. The German ace said after his loss he would avoid immediate matches and proposed Akiba Rubinstein as a potential opponent.
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New York
Berlin
Emanuel_Lasker
Jose Capablanca
Capablanca
Akiba Rubinstein
Fat to Meet White in 12 Round No-Decision Bout
Buff White Tonight Jersey City Aug 1 Johnnie Fat holder of the American flyweight title meets Jabez White of Albany in a 12 round no decision bout scheduled for tonight at the arena.
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Jersey City
N. J
Johnnie Fat
Jabez White
Albany
Waltz in action in Holyoke features Dwyer clash
Holyoke on August 1 sees Sammy Waltz of Hartford scheduled to meet in the star hour next Friday night. Irish Jimmy Dwyer, who beat Kid Kaplan of Meriden and Eddie Winters recently, is hailed as a rising featherweight.
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Holyoke
Sammy Waltz
Hartford
Jimmy" Dwyer
Star Hour
Dwyer
Kid" Kaplan
Meriden
Eddie Winters
Locos Take Lead With 11 5 Win Over Graphophones
The Locos leading by defeating the Graphophone nine 11 to 5 jump to first in the Manufacturers' League while Warner Bros drops to second. Graphophone fielded better but faltered on stick work.
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LOCOS
Locomobile
Warner Bros
Beach Patrol Watch Guards Raritan Bay Colony
New York reports that professional and business men with summer homes at Raritan Bay volunteer as a beach patrol. The United States Volunteer Life Savers oversee guarding duties with a 100 horsepower seaplane, life preservers, and a life buoy as part of their equipment.
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New York
Raritan Bay
Raritan Bay Colony
United States
Beecham's Pills Endorsement Ad Runs Wide
An old public health-style ad extols regular elimination via bowels kidneys skin and lungs. It praises Beecham's Pills as safe, effective, and harmless with claims of 70 years of global use and generations relying on the remedy, urging trust in druggists.
Fur coats for coming winter at Howland Dry Goods Co
August recap notes fur market improved with lower raw fur prices and strong demand. New stock features Persian Lamb, mole wraps, raccoon and marmot coats with deep collars and belts, stored free until wear while prices range from 75 to 560 dollars, offering extra value and long service.
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Bridgeport, Conn
Richard Hurley
Warren Street
New York City
City
Mobile
Ala
County Board of Registrars
Chess
WATC
Rei
Buckingham
N. Buckingham & Co
State St
Hudson
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