Resolute Edges Shamrock In Second America Cup Race
The second race for the America Cup began after 1 PM with light wind. Resolute crossed the start ahead of Shamrock IV and, despite a close chase, led by steady windward work. Captains Adams and Burton commented on wind variability and the race as a key test amid months of prep.
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Mkipper
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Sandy Hook
Beach Combers
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Sema
England
Questions Loom Over Suckley Frame Up Claims
Former Assistant Superintendent Charles H. Suckley faced questions about a possible frame up claim regarding ex Captain Edward O Cronan. Debate centered on whether his remarks occurred before or after noon on Thursday July 15 as police officials weigh potential charges while Suckley is away on vacation.
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Edward 0. Cronan
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Suckley
Police Department
Bridgeport
New England Coal Relief Plans Considered
Hartford July 17 The joint committee of coal operators and railway executives considering emergency relief for soft coal shortage will review New England needs. Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad acting chairman assures committee attention and hopes for a satisfactory solution. Washington July 17 Plymouth Pennsylvania population set at 16500, down 496 from prior count.
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New York
New England
Manufacturers’ Association of Connecticut
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohie
Threats to Oust Turks from Europe Escalate
Allied reply to Turkish objections to the peace treaty warns that if Turkey refuses or fails to sign within ten days, the Allies may take necessary action and could drive the Turks from Europe. The ultimatum was to be delivered to the Turkish peace delegation in Paris.
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Geduldig Fellered in Store by Unknown Yeggs
Saul Geduldig age 60 lay unconscious in St Vincent's hospital after an attack at his 47 Water Street store last night. Police believe unidentified hold up men struck the elderly shopkeeper causing a probable skull fracture and fled, leaving articles scattered and no clear suspects. Detective work yielded no clues as investigators search for motive and identity.
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Saul Geduldig
St. Vincent's Hospital
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Samuel Grossman
Main Street
Bread On Waters Finds A Boy's Body
New Haven July 17 The body of Thomas McCarthy a boy aged 11 of 4 Ann street was recovered from the West river near the Derby pile bridge after nearly 24 hours of search. An old man led rescuers to the body by placing a candle in a loaf of bread and sending it downstream to mark the current. The loaf drifted to the spot where the body was found and witnesses confirmed the account.
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SAYS SHE IS NOT DEAD SAYS SHE IS NOT DEAD
Stamford July 17 Mrs Lillian Farnum from Boston informed her brother in law Ernest Wood that the Lakeview Cemetery New Canaan body exhumed yesterday was not hers. She arrived in Stamford at 2 AM and left for Boston at 9 AM, offering few details as investigators seek the true identity and motive in the ongoing murder mystery.
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Lillian Farnum
Boston
Ernest Wood
State Street
Lakeview Cemetery
New Canaan
Page Confesses Two Arrested In Bridgeport Theft Gang
William Rea Page confessed to robbing Arnold's cafe on Water Street and a Lexington Avenue store, with detectives arresting James Midlets and Gus Kowias of 44 Railroad Avenue on charges of receiving stolen goods. Police believe the trio cleaned up a petty theft gang. items worth about 1900 dollars recovered. Page's case continued to July 21 in City Court.
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William “Rea” Page
New Haven
Wheeler, Holbrook
Kane
Voccola
James Midlets
Gus Kowias
Railroad Avenue
Bridgeport
Arnold
Water Street
John Katakus
Max Reich
Lexington Avenue
Midlers and Kowlas
Jitney Men Plan Monday Tag Day to Raise Funds
The jitneymen of the city announce a tag day Monday to raise money for legal costs tied to their effort to win the right to operate buses on city streets. Citizens who benefited from jitneys note their reliable service during last winter when trolley service was scarce.
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Bridgeport
Alien Cannot Act As Stroke In Olympic Selection
New London July 17 news reports that only native or naturalized Americans may race for the United States in Antwerp. August Hammi of New London may be barred from stroking the Syracuse University crew in its Worcester race against Annapolis on the upcoming Saturday. Rammi, born in Estonia, has a father who failed to gain second papers due to language barriers. Local efforts seek to obtain the needed papers to keep Rammi eligible for the race.
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Hammi
Syracuse University
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Chamber Refers Jitney Vote as Trolley Retention Win
Chamber of Commerce members voting in a trolley versus jitney referendum showed strong support for keeping trolleys. Of 756 voters, 438 opposed cessation in favor of buses, while 407 supported limiting jitney competition to guarantee adequate trolley service citywide.
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Big Demonstration at K. C. Banquet in Paris
Paris reports a large Franco American demonstration at an interallied club banquet. General Mangin presided in Marshal Foch’s absence as Jules Jusserand and Myron Herrick spoke to the gathering.
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Jules J. Jusserand
Washington
Myron T. Herrick
U. S
France
Market Higher As Crucible Steel Leads Opening Trade
New York July 17 Given an advance of points in Crucible Steel and news of a 14.28 percent stock dividend the market opened higher with other prominent issues fractionally up. Short covering rose on the easier money market tone but Crucible slipped from an early rise as selling hit.
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Crucible Steel
Crucible
Suspension of Internal Revenue Agent Spalding
Special to The Times from New Haven reports A S Spalding, longtime Internal Revenue agent for the Connecticut district and part of New York, was suspended on July 13. Thomas J Taylor, Pittsburgh district agent, has temporarily taken charge in New Haven and says Spalding has not been removed, only suspended, with no sensational reasons given.
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Mystery Surrounds Woman Placed at Hillside Hospital
Police investigate a strange woman taken to Hillside Home after riding a trolley on State and Main last Thursday night. She boarded the car about 10 pm and rode seven times before authorities at the Emergency hospital took her in. Detectives questioned her at Hillside, but she refused to name herself or speak further.
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Starter Barrett
Connecticut Company
Suit Filed Over Auto Tragedy For $19,000
Peter Carofolo as administrator of Michael Carofolo’s estate sues William Fox for $19,000 in damages after Michael was struck by Fox’s car on Pembroke Street on June 28 and died the next day. Fox’s property at 199 Poplar Street was attached for the amount.
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Michael Carofolo
William Fox
Pembroke Street
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Divorce Petition Alleges Cruelty and Desertion by Husband
Mrs Margaret M Brummer Dunn of Stamford seeks divorce from Wallace Dunn claiming intolerable cruelty and desertion since June 10 1917. She asks for custody of their 7 year old son Warren Brummer Dunn, name change to Margaret M Brummer, and alimony.
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Stamford
Wallace Dunn
Earthquake Shocks Leave Physical Marks in City
Los Angeles reports yesterday’s quake left chimneys shaken, plaster loosened, and dishes broken. Four shocks varied in intensity with no severe injuries. crowds returned to normal after 6 pm as theatres filled and public facilities managed emergencies. Some traffic interference from earth slides noted.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bridgeport Trolley Issue Delays Change After Arguments
Judge Banks keeps status quo in Bridgeport jitney dispute as briefs are ordered for possible Supreme Court review. City and jitney interests clash over central streets use, with 475 bus owners and 110,000 daily riders affected. Community leaders and officials packed the courtroom and conference followed.
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Neymen
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Weather Outlook for Bridgeport Tonight and Sunday
Pleasant statewide conditions with fair skies tonight and Sunday for Connecticut. Winds remain gentle, temperatures near normal in the Lake region and New England while western districts show rising readings. Local showers reported along the south Atlantic coast from Texas to Minnesota. unsettled weather between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains.
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