President warns against war with Mexico at Waldorf dinner
At the New York Press Club dinner in the Waldorf, President Wilson argued forcefully that glory does not lie in war and urged the nation to avoid conflict with Mexico. He spoke of moral force, stressed serving the people, and said he would accept the verdict of mankind on November 7 while remaining true to national ideals. The gathering hailed him with applause as Bainbridge Colby signaled support for Wilson.
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York
New York Press Club
Is Waldorf
United States
Buani
Ameri
Mexico
The
United
America
Napoleon
Asea
Satan Crane
Bainbridge Colby
Bull Moose
Mr. Colby
Wilson
the Waldorf
Truant officers become summer ordinance squad
The board of police commissioners designated truant officers James Farnan and Richard Larkin as an ordinance squad to enforce city laws and monitor violations. Patrolman Luke G Petruschell resigns effective July 13 after brief street duty. Special policemen must reappear July 15 for badge inspections. A July 4 celebration plan involves all police on duty and Seaside park tents. Lease ratification for Third precinct quarters at Lee Avenue sets monthly rent at $40.
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Board of Police Commissioners
James Farnan
Richard Larkin
Luke G . Petruschell
Eugene Birmingham
Stanley
Redgate
Seaside Park
Fire and Police
Peet and
Lyddy
John Flahaven
Y M C A Mathematics Class Opens for Summer Term
P Foster will conduct Y M C A mathematics classes in algebra geometry trigonometry analytic and descriptive geometry for ten weeks under S P Foster of the Sheffield Scientific School now with Bullard Machine Tool Co. About 150 students attend the summer courses, with access to shower baths and swimming pool. Advertisements note hats and wart remover products offered locally.
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S. P. Foster
Sheffield Scientific School
Bullard Machine Tool Co
S. S. Keeney
Association
Pleasant sequel wedding social honors Frank Moore
Mrs. Robert Moore and Mrs. William Sheridan host Monday social July 3 at 1178 Hancock Ave honoring homecoming of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore. They married June 26 at St Peter’s Church in a nuptial mass. Frankie Moore, famed local football player, beloved by sport fans, remains much admired.
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Robert Moore
William Sheridan
Frank Moore
Frances Sheridan
Hancock Avenue
St. Peter’s Church
Thomas J. Kelley
Sarah Sheridan
Thomas Moore
Frankie
Moore
Collins—Birk
Barbara A. Birk
Gustave Birk
Pembroke Street
William Collins
Paul Clemen
St. Paulus Lutheran Church
Ethel Webster
Frank Fox
Mrs. Collins
New York
Bridgeport Savings & Loan 55th series sets prosperity record
The Bridgeport Savings & Loan Association reports its 55th semi annual series as the most prosperous since its founding. Shares sold numbered 1 188 up 34 over prior peak with 195 subscribers and 62 additional shares. Cash received 86 119 09. loans 53 725 62. matured shares 6 040 23. Assets reach 524 691 28 up 36 024 05. dividend 6 12 pct equals 13 239 60. Contingent fund up 68 01. surplus up 295 25. total 1 524 48. Nine ty seven shares become major 12 year holders totaling 19 533 86. loans granted and applications pending 39 000.
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Bridgeport Savings & Loan Association
William H. Skinner
Four freighters sold to Oriental Co for trans Atlantic service
Four lake-built steamers in Boston were sold to the Oriental Co for trans Atlantic service. Shawmut Steamship Co. sold F. J. Lisman, M. BE. Harper, and Penobscott for 2,287,500 dollars, while Edison Light, owned by C. H. Sprague & Son, brought 762,500 dollars. Prices paid double construction costs. A seat on the New York Cotton Exchange sold for 13,000 dollars, up 300 from the prior sale.
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Boston
The
Oriental Co
Shawmut Steamship Co
F. J. Lisman
M. BE. Harper
Penobscott
Edison Light
C. H. Sprague & Son
New York Cotton Exchange
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Wilaon
Colby
Abraham Lincoln
P. Foster
E. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
Adv
Phettiest
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Airfield
Ava
Lordship Manor
Bridgeport
Paris
Lordship
Stratford
Hollister Avenues
Ernest P. Lyon
Newfield
Lordship Company
Prof
Quilty
Jonathan Godfrey
the Oaks
Brooklawn Park
Alwyn Schroder
Wednesday
St. Paul's Episcopa
Light House Point
William H. Comley
Loan Association
the Electric Shop
Steinmetz
United Illuminating
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