Red Cross Supplies to Germans Tangle with Geneva Rules
French authorities refuse passage for American Red Cross supplies into Germany citing Geneva 1906 and London declarations. They argue medical and relief goods are not contraband and should be allowed, but uphold May 1916 ban on sending any goods into Germany, despite calls for exceptions for re provisioning and raw materials.
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Germany
Geneva
Bidekade
London
Red Cross
Winsted Soldiers To Get News of the Home Town
Winsted citizens adopt ways to honor Company M of the first infantry about to depart for the southwest. Strong Man ring Company box department workers subscribe for 18 copies of the local daily newspaper to be sent daily until the command returns home. Frederick Blackburn 37 of 222 Booth avenue injured at Stratford avenue when a car wheels ran over his hand. he is in Bridgeport hospital.
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Winsted
Conn
First Infantry
Strong Man Ring Company
Frederick Blackburn
Booth Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Stratford Avenue
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City Auditor Bernard Keat Jr. Resigns Post
Assistant City Auditor Bernard Keat Jr. resigns from his city office amid health concerns. Keat accepts a new outdoor role as timekeeper for B. D. Plerte Jr. Co. and plans to continue urban duties offsite.
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Bernard Keat Jr
Keating
Plerte Jr
Dispersed families located as French Congress ends
Paris reports the Information for Dispersed Families by the French Women's Society locating 85,000 families. The national convention adopted a resolution naming Strasbourg as the place for 1917 meetings. The Court of Appeals voices a stance on agricultural law and food adulteration affecting domestic and foreign goods.
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Paris
Strasburg
Alsace
Court of Appeals
Americans Fight Alongside Canadians At Verdun Front
British headquarters reports that many Americans have joined Canadian units and fought in the Verdun region. Some enlisted to be in the war effort, some living in Canada, with officers noting Americans among the ranks. Three American officers were killed in the retaking of Observatory Hill.
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France
Appomatox
Canada
West
Far West
Spokane
Manitoba
Ohio
Observatory Hill
Park City Steamer Ferry Charms Port Jefferson Riders
Crowds flock to the Park City steamer for matinee trips to Port Jefferson with daily departures at 1 30 p m from Fairfield Avenue and 4 30 p m return to Bridgeport. Captain Tooker, with 60 years at sea, runs the schedule like clockwork. The ad also promotes watch cleaning and oiling services at 48 Fairfield avenue AGT M 3 Buechler.
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Park City
Port Jefferson
Tooker
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Buechler
Agt
Curry and Genest Case Settled Out of Court
In Springfield on July 10, Wilfred H. Genest and Jimmy Curry with Hartford club attorneys arranged a settlement. Curry was released from Deputy Sheriff E. J. Sullivan after his Wednesday arrest at League Park and departed promptly. Hartford owner Clarkin withdraws from the case, stating Curry has caused enough trouble, and Curry plans to return to New London to hear Gene McCann's plans.
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Springfield
Wilfred H. Genest
Pony
Jimmy Curry
Hartford Baseball Club
Curry
E. J. Sullivan
League Park
W. D. Steever
Pittsfield
E. A. McClintock
Pitcher Pat Green Grants Leave for Arm Rest at Lowell
Lowell July 10 Pitcher Pat Green a New Londoner resting a sore arm has requested leave to return home near Springfield until fit to resume pitching for the Lowell club He has pitched with variable success this season and a rest may restore him to form President Roach approved the request George Spires former Hartford manager will return to Lowell likely to play second base Spires owned by Lowell and loaned to Hartford earlier this season to bolster infield depth He was among the top third basemen in the New England circuit last season and joined Lowell when Manchester was absorbed
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Lowell
Paddy Green
Springfield
Green
Roach
George Spires
Hartford
Jesse Burkett
Spires
New England
Manchester
Drew and Kelly Eye Century Clash in Springfield
Worcester reports Howard Drew of Springfield seeks a head to head 100 yard race with Andy Kelly of Holy Cross. Both clocked 9 4 5 seconds for the century, with Drew aiming for 9 3 5. Potential meets include Pratt Field, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Newark AAU show in August.
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Worcester
Howard Drew
Springfield
Andy Kelly
Holy Cross
Intercollegiates
Drew
Kelly
Newark
Labor
Columbus Day
Pratt Field
Ring Battle Draw Recalled In 1986 Anniversary
The article notes a 20 round draw between Jack Everhardt and Young Griffo in Buf faloo, comparing them to era greats and outlining Everhardt’s New Orleans start in 1893 and Griffo’s Australian skill. It recalls battles with Livigne and Dixon era peers, plus Griffo’s cruising record and later issues with alcohol. A Connecticut Editorial Association outing shift is reported from July 22 to July 29 in Winsted.
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Jack Everhardt
Young Griffo
Buffaloo
Everhardt
New Orleans
Andy Bowen
Kid Livigne
Jack
Coney Island
Griffo
Kig LawWigne
Sally Smith
Tommy White
George Dixon
Joe Gans
National League Yesterday's Baseball Results
Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 3 to 0 in yesterday's games. Brooklyn won 10 to 8 in the second game. St. Louis beat Philadelphia 8 to 6. Today’s schedule includes New York at Pittsburgh and multiple East region matchups with Cleveland at New York and other pairings across Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Washington.
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Toledo
Milwaukee
Leonardi
Memphis
Hindle
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Mobile
R. . E. Mobile
Little Rock
R. HE
New Orleans
Birmingham
Nashville-Chattanooga
Eastern League Matchups Pinned for Hartford Springfield
Eastern League schedule lists Hartford at Springfield and Lawrence at Lowell with Portland visiting Lynn in a slate of minor league baseball games. The card notes pairings including the Hartford Springfield clash and nearby city matchups as the circuit unfolds this season.
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Hartford
Springfield
Lawrence
Lowell
Portland
Lynn
P.C
New London
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Worcester
Lawrence New Haven
Bridgeport
Revival of Channel Tunnel plan gains fresh momentum
London reports a renewed push to build a tunnel under the English Channel linking England and the continent. A parliamentary meeting is planned to gauge feasibility for postwar execution, influenced by the Allies trade conference on low cost rapid transport. Donations to the American Jewish Relief Committee reach 4,407,306 dollars.
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London
Olf
English Channel
England
American Jewish Relief Committee of
New York
Girls' Charities picnic held in Long Hill Friday
The Girls' club of the Associated Charities held their annual picnic in Long Hill after a July 4 postponement. Miss Margaret Fones, superintendent, directed the outing which was enjoyed. Also announced is the secret marriage of Miss Carry Bauer to George Adam Henninger. the couple’s private union occurred a year ago. Henninger, of Capitol Avenue, works for Singer Mfg. Co. At Laredo, Herberto Pezzot testified in a Texas raid case that he is not a bandit but a Caranza soldier, acting under orders.
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The
Associated Charities
Long Hill
Margaret Fones
Carry Bater
George Bauer
Frederick Street
George Adam Henninger
At Henninger
Capitol Avenue
Singer Mfg. Co
Herbero Pezzot
Laredo
Tex
Webb
Carranza
Recu Pills Marketed as Nerve Tonic by Curts Co
An advertisement touts Recu pills based on Dr Albert Robin formula for loss of appetite weight loss and sleeplessness. It claims quick relief from nervous exhaustion and debility with glycerophosphates as the active ingredient. Available at drug stores or by direct sale. distributed in Bridgeport by J D Hartigan at 921 Feirfeld Avenue.
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Albert Robin
Paris
Curts Chemical Co
West 23Rd St
New York
Bridgeport
J. D. Hartigan
Feirfeld Avenue
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