Floods and Fire Struck Norwalk in Thunderstorm
A severe August thunderstorm lashed Norwalk and nearby areas causing street flooding, cellars to be pumped out, and traffic delays on Fairfield Avenue. Four jitneys stalled, a four foot deep hole appeared on a road, and about 450 telephones were knocked out citywide. The First Methodist church steeple was lightning struck, and trees and power lines were toppled, tearing sections of the historic Octagon House. Trains operated normally on the Connecticut Co. main line, while trolley tracks faced rust threat from moisture. Weather damage extended to many streets including Marion, Seeley, and Transit Avenue with police alert for pedestrians.
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Pairfield Arouue
State Street
Pasengers
Glimbat
Fairfield Avenue
Warrinon Street
Stxilround Avenue
Hiarriton Street
Seeley Street
Tranintan Avenue
Southern New England Telephone Company
Guburte
New Haven” Railroad
Connecticut oCmay
Norwalk
Conn
First Methodist
Danbury
Ridefield
Whiten
Men Arrested in City Court for Attempted Cash by Force
Frank Noble of 2 Fulton Street and Carmine Gario of 62 Lexington Avenue were arrested yesterday on breach of peace and assault charges. In court Judge Bartlett heard conflicting testimony about Noble seeking payment from Gario for a grocery bill leading to a heated confrontation. Noble claimed they were still friends despite yesterday’s fight.
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Frank Noble
Pulton Street
Carmine Gurie
Lexington Ave
Bartlett
Noble
Gario
Yeaterday
Broceres
Gario Gedam
Garo
Steamer Montara Grounded Abandoned by Crew
The American steamer Montara went ashore early today five miles east of Louis Yure and was abandoned by her crew, who believed herself to be unable to save the vessel. Wire wireless messages received here today by the Magazine and Facilities Department report the incident.
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Halifax
Montara
Louis- Yure
Mfely
Wirelees Memmiges
Che
Mazine
Fitaeries
Santiago Sees First Snow In A Decade
Snow blanketed Santiago Chile with about six inches in parts of Sartaso as a rare morning storm intensified, marking the city’s first snowfall in more than ten years and transforming streets into a wintry scene.
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Santiago
Santigo
Chile
Sartaso
Trumbull man fined in city court for DUI offense
Henry Dedrickson of Trumbull faced one charge of driving a car while under the influence of alcohol. He was fined 50 dollars and placed under restrictions by Judge Bartlett in City Court this morning. Bond was set at 100 dollars.
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Henry Dedrickson
Trumbull
Finor
Bartlett
Jitney Driver Round-Up Leads To City Court Arraignments
Police arrested six jitney drivers for violations of state automobile laws this morning and more cases followed in City Court. Joseph Miller Mike Joseph James Perone Nathan Scheffer Benjamin Wikins and Tony Mitchell face charges of overcrowding or unsafe bus practices. Thomas Poole appeared on Stratford Avenue for operating with a license issue and was fined costs. Martin Van Orden, Milford, originally fined five dollars, had the fine raised to ten dollars after he disputed overcrowding findings.
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Joseph Miller
Arrow Street
Main Street
Bert Liggins
Mike Joseph
Broad Street
James Perone
Burroughs St
Nathan Scheffer
Highland Court
Benjamin Wikins
Cleveland Avenue
Tony Mitchell
Seaview Court
Thomas T. Poole
Pembroke Street
Stratford Avenue
Bartlett
Poole
Martin van Orden
Oak Byenne
Milford
van Orden
Booth
Careless Talk Led To Fight Between Locals
Robert Grasson a Coleman street fencing instructor faced assault charges in City Court today. Louis Forte of Madison avenue had a similar charge suspended, after an afternoon visit to Grasson’s home where he confronted Grasson over remarks about Mrs Forte’s divorce action.
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Robert Grasson
Coleman Street
Bartlett
Louis Forte
Forte
Madison Avenue
Coleman House
Grasson
Mayor to Return From Camp Tonight
Mayor Clifford B. Wilson and City Clerk J Alex H Robinson are at Niantic state guard training camp and are expected home tonight. Both are former state guard members.
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Clifford B. Wilson
J. Alex H. Robinson
State Guard
Niantic
Small Estates in Probate Court Entered
Andrew Banas died May 15 191 left an estate of 8000 with half interest in Pembroke Street property. Sunde Banas named executrix. Jaitian Nichole of Easton filed inventory showing 4778 with 156.47 on deposit and 709.52 in a savings bank. rest mortgaged. Under Fannie Silver will real estate 212 214 Main Street and corner Grate Street Canton Avenue to be split among Pella Silver Beatrice Letom Goldie to receive a diamond ring. Tda Bender named executrix.
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Andrew Banas
Pembroke Street
Sunde Banas
Jaitian Nichole
Easton
Arideepert Savings Bank
Mechanics’ & Farmers’ Bank
Fannie Silver
Main Street
Wrner
Grate Street
Canton Avenue
Pella
Vdle
Beatrice Letom
Goldie
Bella Silver
Tda Bender
Miller says no panic as economy steadies ahead
Frank Miller president of City National Bank warns against sudden panic and urges calm. He cites consumer shortages, production gains, and Germany’s work pace, arguing political leaders and conservative policy will keep prosperity. He criticizes excessive propaganda and sugar restrictions, urging people not to worry.
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Frank Miller
City National Bank
Times
Germany
Gerry
White House
Europe
Two Divorce Decree Requests Highlight Cruelty and Custody
Mollie Siskind sues Joseph Siskind for divorce claiming intolerable cruelty and seeks custody of their four year old daughter Rose. The pair wed March 25, 1915 in New York City. He deserted after marriage and remarried in Greensburg, Pa, July 18, 1915. William R Ayres sues Gertrude H Ayres for divorce claiming she left after moving to Bridgeport from Turtle Creek, Pa, October 1.
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Mollie Siskind
Joseph Siskind
New York City
Siskind
Rose
Greensburg
Wiliam R. Ayres
Gertrude H. Ayres
Turtle Creek
Ayres
Bridgeport
Boy in Hartford Hospital After Mosquito Bite
In Wethersfield on August 13 minor Kutzmer, 8, son of Mr and Mrs Minor Kutzmer of Hathaway street, suffers blood poisoning from a mosquito bite on the face. Doctors say infection from scratching nails caused the complication, not a disease carried by mosquitoes. a separate death of a 15 year old girl in New Britain is noted as likely related to scratching.
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Wethersfield
Minor Kutzmer
Hathaway Street
Colonial Hospital
Hartford
Eugene L. Bestor
Helen Arute
South Main Street
New Britain
C. B. Botsford
Hartford Board of Health
John T. Bisch
State Department of Health
Dr. Botsford
Gibson to Poland for Warsaw post duties
Hugh Gibson heads to Warsaw as he leaves Washington on leave. Former U S secretary at the legation in Belgium and active in the Edith Cavell rescue efforts, he will join the Polish capital to address the urgent situation there.
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Hugh Gibson
Warsaw
Washington
U. S
Belgium
Edith Cavell
Ponzi Out on Bail as Probers Dig
Federal and state officials pressed their Ponzi scheme inquiry into the crash of the great investor venture. About 40 000 investors are alleged to have contributed from 15 000 000 to 20 900 000. Ponzi remains free on 35 000 bail, 25 000 for a federal mail fraud charge and 10 000 on a Usrec larceny count. Pride nears tabulation of liabilities, listed at 7 000 000, while Ponzi claims assets of 4 200 000. Police investigate officers' ties to Ponzi, Hanover Trust cites solvency with full depositor return. State has 125 000 on deposit. Ponzi denies plans to leave town.
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Oston
Charles Ponzi
Dream Castle
Ponzi
Edwin L. Pride
Federal
Pride
Crowley
Police Department
Henry H. Chmielinski
Hanover Trust Company
Burrell
Commonwealth
Governor Urges Ratification of Federal Woman Suffrage Amendment
Raleigh August 13 By the APL Governor Bickett urged the North Carolina legislature to ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment calling women to speak first on the issue of world governance. He warned defeating ratification would only delay a six month movement the state cannot stop, asserting the nation’s supremacy over states' rights and reflecting on Confederate ties.
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Raleigh
N. C
Aus
APL
Bickett
North Carolina
Children Win Swimming Wings at City Emblem Event
The report lists multiple children from West End, Lafayette playground, Iran stan playground, Read school, and Une McDonald earning swimming emblems. Each recipient is credited with helping others learn to swim, and teachers who have instructed three or more children qualify for the emblem.
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West End
Florence Prokeo
Mary Puskas
Helen Hisending
Margaret Lipesey
Anna Schiller
Anna Wagoner
Lafayette
Natalie Gleason
Rose Rigs
Iranstan
Mildred Frazier
Lilian Frazier
Evelyn Maho
Read School
Elizabeth Lang
Une McDonald
Aren
British labor denounces intervention in Soviet Russia
London reports a united British labor conference denouncing military aid to Poland and Russia. The resolution backed Poland's independence, opposed intervention, and formed a councy of union action. Figures like James H. Thomas and Robert Smillie urged drastic measures if needed, while warnings about coal and France surfaced amid the Brest Litovsk region developments.
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London
Russia
Poland
British Labor Party
Triple Alliance of Labor Organizations
James H. Thomas
National Union of Railwaymen
Robert Smillie
Miners’ Organization
France
Siemon Hard Rubber Wins Injunction Over Burr Road Property
Judge John E. Keeler granted a temporary injunction preventing David Dittler and Leopoldine Schumberg from disposing of Burr Road and Edgewood Avenue property. Lionel E. Levy acted for Siemon Hard Rubber, who paid 100 dollars for a July 27 sale agreement. defendants allegedly refused to complete the sale on August 4. Property valued at 40 9 thousand dollars, with a 1 000 mortgage to Alfred Beers. plaintiff seeks conveyance free and clear. Case set for first Tuesday in September in the Superior court.
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John E. Keeler
Superior Court
Siemon Hard Rubber Corporation
David Dittler
Leopoldine Schumberg
Burr Road
Edgewood Avenue
Lionel E. Levy
Rubber Corporation
Levy
Alfred Beers
French Note Expresses Accord With U S on Russo Polish
Paris reports the French government will send a note to the United States saying French and American views on the Russo Polish situation are in complete accord. The note cites identical conclusions to the American note to Italy and states France remains firm on supporting US principles and recognizing General Wrangel.
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Paris
United States
Italy
France
General Wraneel
Primaries duel in Bridgeport over Mayor Wilson
Republican circles in the city churn as Wilson supporters push to nominate him for governor at Monday caucuses. Opponents organize delegates and police to counter the mayor, while Bridgeport’s delegation may back Wilson, risking statewide friction. Rumor says upstate machine leader J Henry Roraback could present a delegate list to the Monday primaries, intensifying two against one.
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Wilson
Bridgeport
Mayor Wilson
J. Henry Roraback
Trolleys Lead in City Vote Preference
A local election shows nine voters in favor of jitneys and forty-two for trolleys with a mix of fence-sitters. Reported totals state 200 votes for trolleys and 100 for jitneys, accompanied by quotes illustrating public sentiment on cheaper faster service and winter operation.
Hottest week of summer with relief expected Sunday
Weather observers report an extreme heat spell across the region with high humidity. Forecasters promise a dryer, more comfortable air by Sunday though temperatures will stay high. A recent electrical storm showed little drop in heat, with readings around the mid seventies in the morning and into the eighties by afternoon.
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Weather Bureau
New Haven
Inquiring Request To Probe Woolen Mills Closings
John Golden of the United Textile Workers asked Secretary Wilson for a federal investigation into the closure of several mills in the western and worsted sectors. He stated the move represents 100,600 textile workers, and wants to uncover the genuine causes behind the shutdowns without assuming the owners' motives.
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New York
John Golden
United Textile Workers of America
Wilson
Sues Husband for Borrowed Money in City Court
In Bridgeport City Court two cases of alleged wet goods led to suspended sentences for drunkenness. Jennie Nussen sues Nathan Cullen for $15,000 and $8,000 claims surface in a separate suit. Cullen allegedly grabbed an umbrella and fought with a driver after a jitney incident. The woman says she lent $3,500 between March 2, 1917, and April 1, 1919.
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Patrick Fitzgerald
Liberty Street
Bartlett
Robert Cullen
Stratford
Teddy
Nathan
Samson B
Silverman
Bridgeport
Clinton
Fairfield
Jennie Nussen
Cullen
Highbaum
Silever
Verman
Nussenbaum
Weather Forecast for New Haven and Connecticut
Partly cloudy skies with a chance of local showers tonight and Saturday. Showers likely along the Atlantic coast with warm humid conditions. cooler, pleasant weather from the Rocky Mountains to the lake region. Light variable winds, a trough of low pressure extends from Arkansas to the St Lawrence valley. Temperatures largely unchanged elsewhere.
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New Haven
Aus
Connecticut
Arkansas
St. Lawrence Valley
Atlantic Coast
Rocky Mountains
Lake Region
Cotton Belt
Missisippi Valley
Inbor
Seek Booze From Prohibition Agents
Hartford reports citizens seek liquor guidance from Prohibition Director Julius Stremiau, asking where illegal liquor may be obtained. He notes most are turned away, told liquor requires a physician’s prescription, as some claim health troubles drive their requests.
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Hartford
Prohibition
Julius Stremiau
Stremiau
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Miller
PONZ
Probers
England
Brest Litovsk
Lublin
Moscow
Dniester
Black Sea
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