Shamrock Leads Despite Blunder In New Jersey Race
In an eight knot breeze off Sandy Hook New Jersey the Shamrock led early but endured sail troubles as the Resolute passed. After 1:30 Shamrock closed the gap to under a mile then gained again in light airs. Lipton and Burton clash over command as race drama frames America’s Cup revival.
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Shamrock
New Jersey
Leeward
Sandy Hook
N. J
Inter
William P. Burton
Thomas Lipton
Lipton
Ywan
Air Thomas
Hedia
Burton
Sir Thomas
Sia
Shamrock IV
Bir Thoman
Victoria
Resolute
Railway Wage Award Sparks Moderate Market Slide
New York July 20 Wall Street 10:20 am announcement of a 500 million railway wage award was issued as the stock market opened. Traders anticipated the award would be unsatisfactory to railroad workers, leading to a moderate ceiling in the railroad group.
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New York
Wall Street
West Medford Man Sues for 95000 Over Stamford Collision
Edward M. Potts of West Medford Mass seeks 95000 in superior court alleging Herbert J. Keddy of New York drove his car in Stamford on July 5 with careless negligence. Keddy’s car, valued at 5000, has been attached to secure the claim.
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Herbert J. Keddy
New York
Stamford
Edward M. Potts
West Medford
Mass
Keddy
Menhaden Fleet Brings In Rich Catchs In Sound
A Bridgeport harbor report notes nine steam trawlers of the manhaden fleet in the Sound with abundant fish. They travel from Greenport to nearby factories for oil and fertilizer byproducts. Blues and mackerel are also hauled, selling at markets, while swordfish harvests near Block Island promise higher prices before resuming local trips.
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Bridgeport
Sound
Greenport
Long Island
Newfoundland
Stratford Avenue
Congress Street
Block Island
Blewitt Fined 150 Dollars for Assault
Thomas J. Blewitt a labor leader from 267 Willow Street was fined 150 dollars in city court for assaulting Leo E. Liddle of 241 Deacon Street at the Lake Torpedo Company plant on May 27. Blewitt said fellow workers taunted him and that Liddle flashed a blow torch in his face. Blewitt swung a heavy hammer toward his tormentor, striking Liddle and fracturing his skull. Blewitt testified a worker once burned his leg with a torch and a colleague replied you re dead anyhow I only wanted to cremate you.
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Thomas J. Blewitt
Willow Street
Leo E. Liddle
Deacon Street
Lake Torpedo Company
Blewitt
Liddle
Man Fights Officers During Arrest at Osborne Avenue
Officers went to 294 Osborne avenue to arrest George Balig for assaulting his wife. Balig attacked the two police, was subdued after a sharp struggle, and fined $1 with four months in jail in City Court. His wife is suing for divorce.
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George Ballg
Osborne Avenue
Bally
Trim
Balig
Railroad wage increases awarded by labor board
Chicago July 20 The railway labor board awarded wage increases totaling 600 million dollars for about two million organized railway workers representing roughly 21 percent. The retroactive to May 1 award preserves existing rules and agreements under the United States Railroad Administration and adds the increases to established compensation rates. The plan covers passenger, freight, yard, suburban and shop employees with specific per day and per hour raises plus maintenance of way and skilled and unskilled categories. Outcomes include raises for engineers and motormen, conductors, telegraphers, track workers, and various shop workers, with amounts ranging from several cents per hour to over a dollar per day. The decision, retroactive to May 1, 1920, follows negotiations in which leaders of the railway brotherhoods and railroad managers participated.
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Chicago
Railway Labor Board
United States Railroad Administration
United States Railway Administration
Railroad Administration
Hostlers
Reckless Driver Fined For Fairfield Avenue Crash
Harry Shapiro of Main Street faced City Court arraignment for reckless driving after his auto truck collided with Leroy Mayers on Fairfield Avenue on July 5. The case ended with a $15 fine. Mayers’ truck was driven onto the sidewalk, hitting Officer Orsamus Bagley and a fire box. Bagley missed 12 days due to injuries.
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Harry Shapiro
Main Street
Leroy Mayers
Fairfield Avenue
Mayer
Orsamus Bagley
Omcer Bagley
Mystery Woman From Holland Reunited With Aunt in New Haven
Aaige Lengeris, 20, of New Haven, identified by her aunt Mrs. C A Schmidt as the missing trolley car passenger. She arrived with Schmidt after being found. Lengeris had come from Holland six years ago, recently disappeared from her aunt's home and was taken to Hillside home after first being treated at the Emergency hospital.
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Aaige Lengeris
New Haven
Barrett
C. A. Schmidt
Whitney Avenue
Hillside
Bridgeport
New York Bride Seeks Divorce From Overseas Husband
August Janny of New York petitions to annul his marriage to Mrs. Perchione Janny who came from Paris to wed him. Janny says the bride confessed she could never live as his wife minutes after the ceremony. Mrs. Janny left and returned to Paris.
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August Janny
New York
Perchione Janny
Paris
Janny
Cummings in Lead for Chairman
Columbus Ohio July 20 The Democratic National Committee opened in a hotel with Governor Cox's wishes guiding the race for chairmanship. Homer B Cummings the incumbent and Edmund H Moore Ohio committeeman vie for the post while Cox favors Moore despite his reluctance to accept. Re election of other officers pleased Cox.
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Colmbus
Democratic Battle Front
Democratic National Committee
Cox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Homer
Cummings
Connecticut
Edmund H. Moore
Ohio
Moore
Col Murphy denies lost trousers fire tale at convention
Col T J Murphy accuses reports of losing his trousers in a Plaza Hotel fire during the San Francisco convention trip. He and Michael Connery were roommates. the fire reportedly damaged only his handbag and valise. The story notes West’s sentiment on Prohibition and an Irish resolution vote tied to unit rules.
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Col
T. J. Murphy
San Francisco
Michael J. Connery
Jeremiah Donovan
Norwalk
Connery
Plaza Hotel
Connecticut
Missouri
Nebraska
Republic of Ireland
Bryan
Con’vention
Cox
Cummings
Michael Connery
William P. Kirk
Fairfield
David EB. Fitzgerald
Arthur O'Keefe
New Haven
Augustin Lonergan
Hartford
Daniel P. Dunn
Woman in Hooch Auto Arrests Highlight Prohibition Case
Five men and one woman were seized by Prohibition Enforcement agents on the post road near Greenwich and arraigned in New London County. Bondavand and four others face hearings later this month after gin and alcohol were seized. One man was arrested in New Haven after a chase, and Patrolman Briggs was injured during a pursuit linked to the same rum-running incident.
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Greenwich
Flying Auto
Norwalk
Prohibition Enforcement
Post Road
A. S
Lavery
Willian Bondavand
Purchase St
New Bedford Mass
Joseph Samuelson
Samuelson
Welcome Street
New Bedford
Angelo Dippito
Warren St
Medford
Mass
Tony Sgarlato
Yenox St
Roxbury
John Foots
Bondavand
Massachusetts
New York
South Norwalk
Conn
John Jorio
Wall Street
New Haven
Daniel McCarthy
Old Dominion Point Road
James Mosco
Myrtle Street
McCarthy
Alfred Briggs
Briggs
Darien
Torro
Mosco
Newtown Man Banks Bankruptcy Petition Filed
Frank E Banks of Newtown files for bankruptcy in U S District Court with debts totaling 1775 57 dollars and assets around 315 00. No hearing date has been set.
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Frank E. Banks
Newtown
United States District Court
Lawyers Question Propriety Of The Trolley Threats
Legal observers question the propriety of the Connecticut company letter threatening trolley stoppage while Judge Banks reviews the aldermen’s ordinance. Ex Assistant Superintendent Suckley remains away from Bridgeport as police officials weigh possible charges. Jitney drivers report tax day stoppage hurt fundraising. prestrike receipts exceed $700 against $4,000 planned.
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the Connecticut Company
John W. Banks
Buildings Burned In Irish Riots At Tuam Town Hall
At Tuam County Galway Ireland July 20 promiscuous shooting preceded a wave of fires that burned several buildings including the town hall. Townspeople say the violence followed the killing of two policemen the prior evening. Firing began at five o clock forcing residents to seek shelter. Additional fires spread across the town with damage estimated at 100000 pounds as military forces were called then withdrawn.
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Tuam
County Galway
Ireland
Bound Over For Theft Of Ring In New Haven Case
Following a diamond ring theft from James H. Havens of 1116 Fairfield avenue on July 12, Mathew Hassett of 541 Gregory street was arrested in New Haven and arraigned in City Court on theft charges. Hassett bound over to the Superior Court under $500 bonds. James Larkin of 440 Park avenue, implicated in the case, was arraigned in City Court. Bazzio Ferrari of 23 Steuben street, accused of attempting to assault an eight year old girl, waived examination and was bound over to the September term with $500 bonds.
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James H. Havens
Fairfield Avenue
Mathew Hassett
Gregory Street
New Haven
Hassett
James Larkin
Park Avenue
Bazzio Ferrari
Steuben Street
Jitney Driver Rescued After Suicide Attempt
Frank Leon a 40 year old jitney driver of 359 Grand Street attempted poisoning himself early today. Neighbors broke into his kitchen found him semi conscious and a nearby ambulance took him to St Vincent's hospital where Dr Burns treated him. He is expected to recover.
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Frank Leon
Grand Street
Sas
Burns
St. Vincent's Hospital
Contempt Case On This Afternoon In West Haven
A warrant for the arrest of Arthur J. Sloane news editor of the New Haven Journal Courier was issued by West Haven authorities. Sloane faces contempt of court charges over articles about raids at Savin Rock New Haven on July 2. The case in West Haven court was continued until 2:20 PM after a morning of lengthy arguments by lawyer Prentice W. Case.
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Arthur J. Sloane
New Haven
West Haven Court
Prentice W. Case
Sloane
Case
Permit Cars to Be Parked on City Plaza
Police announce that starting today autos may be parked on Water Street plaza. Vegetable dealers moved to the southeast corner and stalls were relocated this morning. Plaza will be patrolled with no special officer assigned to cars. Signs on principal streets have been painted red and white and will be installed to match the post road route.
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Patrick Flanagan
Waterstreet
Huresky Ordered to Support Children by City Court
John Huresky of 71 Trowel Street was arrested after failing to provide for three minor children. Judge Frank L. Wilder ordered $10 weekly support for one year, with a $20 bond or 60 days in jail.
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John Huresky
Trowel Street
Frank L. Wilder
Huresky
Auto Collision Suit Over Damages Filed
Thomas Bagon Frank Bagon and Joseph Bagon sue Lena Sam in common pleas court for 500 dollars claiming June 20 collision caused serious damage to plaintiffs car. Defendant's property attached for 500 dollars.
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Thomas, Frank
Joseph Bagon
Common Pleas Court
Lena Sam
Bridgeport Area Weather Fair Tonight and Wednesday
Fair conditions prevail across Bridgeport and vicinity with gentle to moderate west winds. The statewide outlook notes showers yesterday from Texas to Virginia and across the Lake region, but most districts east of the Rockies enjoy pleasant weather with temperatures near yesterday. County fair weather and warm days continue.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut
Texas
Virginia
Lake Region
New Emsian
Ohio
Rocky Mountains
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Mystery Woman
Holland
Col. Murphy
Harry Welch
Dorio
Newtown Man
Suckley
Charles H. Suckley
Edward O. Cronan
Luckley
Cronan
Wwa
John C. Stanley
Police Board
New York City
Frank D. Anderson
Storrs
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