German wartime submarines judged inferior to American craft
Washington reports detailed study of surrendered German vessels shows American undersea equipment, bulkhead design, and crew comfort largely equal or superior to German ships. German periscopes and fittings are rated inferior to U S equivalents though some fire control gear is noted, while German engines are not superior. Final disposition of the ships remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Atlantic
United States Navy
Germany
United States
Department
Jesland
Jutland
Salta
North Sea
Durancy
Suppy
Watt
Post Office Safe Breakin Reported in West Cornwall
West Cornwall Conn Sept 29 A boy reportedly forced entry into the local post office during the night tearing the front door panel and securing between eighty dollars in cash and stamps. The alarm was heard but not investigated and details remain sparse as authorities proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Cornwall
Conn
Schwaebischer Maennerchor and Schwa bben Sick Benefit Society March
Members of the Schwaebischer Maennerchor and the Bridgeport Schwa bben Sick Benefit Society will march from the residence of their beloved Brother Haug to the cemetery. All members assemble at Schwaben Hall at 1 o'clock Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwaebischer Maeninercher
Bridgeport Schwabben Sick Benefit Society
An Haug
Shwaben Hall
Busmen say trolley men stir trouble in Bridgeport
Jitney owners report Defense Fund contributions since June totaling between 12000 and 15000 dollars. Salaries for 32 starters last week reached 1100 dollars. Legal fees and defense costs for injunctions and overcrowding cases were covered, with about 1000 dollars advanced for Connecticut licenses for New York jitney crews. An auditing committee will review accounts and report to bus owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
New York
Bridgeport
John G. Schwarts
Bus Association
Connecticut Company
Wilson
Storrs
Frank Unitis
Bribe Allegation Against Laundry Proprieter and Others
Jim Lee proprietor of a Chinese laundry at 847 Spruce street and Anna Gleason 22 of 884 Hancock venue were arraigned in City court on breach of the peace and bribery charges after Patrolman Henry Sullivan said Lee offered a $10 bribe to avoid arrest. Judge Wilder kept the case open until Oct 2 with $1000 bonds each. Also arraigned were Bennie Finklestein 226 Whitney avenue and Jauzzie Vitlas 105 Brooks street on auto parts theft. case continued to tomorrow with $1000 bonds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Lee
Spruce Street
Anna Gleason
Hancock Venue
Wilder
Henry Sullivan
Lee
Bennie Finklestein
Whitney Avenue
Vitlas
Brooks Street
Joseph Grosso
Fairfield Avenue
Earthquake did not create new volcano crater near Spezia
Rome reports scientists say no new volcano formed during the Sept 7 9 quake that killed about 500. Carnegie Institution volcanologist Frank A Perrett and geologist Senator Capsellini explain observed flame and dust likely stem from fissures or gas vents, not a new crater.
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Rome
Spezia
Frank A. Perrett
Carnegie Institution
Mt. Vesuvius
Associated Press
Pergett
Capsellini
Mesazan
Pisanino
Caplelini
Temperance Societies Fold After Prohibition
Boston dates show several temperance groups dissolving or altering focus after prohibition. The Church Temperance Society of the Episcopal Church ceased to exist while the Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans to target other immorality. Unitarian and Massachusetts abstinence groups shift to broader social issues as church collections for temperance end. Local youths enlist at Navy Recruiting Office for two year terms at Newport. R. L. Pack up your troubles in a Times Want Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Boston
Church Temperance Society of
Episcopal Church
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Unitarian Temperance Society
Massachusetts ‘Total
Navy Recruiting Office
W. Gerber
Avon Park
W. W. Simmons
Remington Street
R.A. Clerk
Fairfield
J. Su Hck
Ellsworth Street
Naval Training School
Newport
R. L
Olive growers say product is safe for eating
The article traces the olive industry from ancient times to a modern California system that sterilizes and cans ripe olives. It notes 40,000 bearing acres, 3,000 growing annually, 52 plants, and a $25 million investment with $5 million annual value. It cites safety studies showing spoilage is rare and sterilization at 240 degrees eliminates germs. It highlights olives as a nutritious meat substitute and quotes UC and national experts. It mentions a move of MR. AND MRS. ALBERT E. LAVERY to Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean Sea
Canaan
Spain
Mexico
California
San Diego
America
West
F. T. Bioletti
University of California
New York
National Canner's Association
Canner's League of California
California Olive Association
California States Board of Health
Cruess
Bioletti
M. J. Jaffa
Obituary notices for Garvey Elliott Donovan English Griffin and others
Funeral services and burial details for Sarah C Garvey Catherine Donovan Susan English Ellen L Griffin and related obsequies across multiple addresses and churches. Names include Patrick Emma Elliott Mary Grace Elliott Robert Elliott Andrew Doherty Morgan Stevens John Walsh Rev Joseph Ganley and Rev Michael Lynch. Burial at St Michael's cemetery and services at St Patrick's St Augustine's St Peter's churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah C. Garvey
Carson Street
Saint Patrick's Church
Father Keene
Thomas Callaghan
Thomas Scanlon
Martin Quilty
Owen Harrington
St. Michael's Cemetery
Henry F. “Elliott
Henry ”F. Elliott
Patrick
Emma Elliott
Brooks Street
826Th Infantry
Billiott
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Park City Council
No. 16
Ko of C
Court Marina
Foresters of America
Catherine Donovan
Golden Hill Street
St Augustine's Church
Joseph Ganley
Andrew Doherty
Morgan Stevens
Andrew Hunt
John Walsh
St Michael's Cemetery
Susan English
Broad Street
Stratford
A. #. Chamberlain
Asp Stratford M. B. Church
Union Cemetery
Ellen L. Griffin
Martin Griffin
Carleton Avenue
St. Peter's Church
Michael Lynch
Catherine Lombard
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Fred Murphy
William Cronan
Paul Maloney
William Flanagan
Ray Seamon
Michael Gaynor
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Blow Post Office Safe
Patrik
St Charles
St. Michael's
Egan
Catherine Schaack
John J. Egan
Northvenue
St. Patrick’s Church
Annie K
Patrick Toohey
Charles H. Benjamin
Mainstreet
St. Patrick's Church
Automobile Cortese
Patterson
Stamford Conn
H. Gorster
Materbury
Jhe
P.m
Barnum
Noble
Main ST
Mount
Etna
Andes Mountains
South America
Apuan
Albert E. Lavery
Mill Hill Avenue
Rexmeels
Mabel Osgood Wright
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