Swiss Desertions Flood Neutral Land Amid War Turmoil
Berne reports between 10 000 and 12 000 deserters from Entente and Central Powers have fled to Switzerland or refused to leave after furloughs. Italians predominate but all foreigners enjoy rights without tax or military duties. Escapes complicate neutrality with aerial violations and shelling near the Swiss northwest neck. Some fugitives are interned after reception on Swiss soil.
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Berne
Switzerland
France
Germany
Rhine
Bridgeport C of C Reports City Population at 173000
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce official issue Bridgeport Progress says the city population is 173000 based on government data and factory and organizational inputs. President Wilson commends Bridgeport's civic effort and public spirit in a letter to Chamber of Commerce President Crawford.
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Bridgeport Progress
Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport
Wilson
Crawford
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
New England Banks Invest Heavily in Liberty Bonds
Liberty loan subscriptions reported from New England total over 6 million dollars with major banks contributing large sums. National Shawmut Bank added 1.593 million. Phoenix National Hartford 1.212 million. Hartford Aetna 989 thousand. American Trust Boston 700 thousand. Second National Boston 621 thousand. New Haven Second National 355 thousand. United States Hartford 252 thousand. Yale National Bank 200 thousand. Rhode Island Hospital Trust 200 thousand.
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Boston
Liberty
New England
National Shawmut Bank
Phoenix National Bank of Hartford
Hartford-Aetna National Bank
Hartford
American Trust Co
Second National Bank
New Haven
United States Bank
Yale National Bank
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co
Won't Discontinue Parlor Cars and Diners on New Haven
The New Haven railroad will not discontinue parlor cars and diners beyond automatic effects from train reductions. Only parlor and dining service affected by removing 199 passenger trains will be trimmed where public convenience allows.
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New Haven
Public Service Commissions
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
Out of Jail a Day Arrested for Theft
Edward C. Bouton, 45, of Danbury, held on $1,000 bond for trial in the superior court on horse theft and house robbery at Compo beach. He was jailed in default of bail after being released May 28 on a minor charge amid a spate of robberies in the area.
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Westport
Edward C. Bouton
Danbury
Compo Beach
Governor Accepts Resignation of Judge J. P. Tuttle
Governor Marcus H. Holcomb yesterday accepted the resignation of Judge Joseph P. Tuttle of the superior court effective August 31, 1917. In his note, Judge Tuttle said public discussion and misinformation prompted the step and defended his stance on salary and expenses, noting judges would prefer a $7,500 yearly net if expenses were covered by the state.
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Marcus H. Holcomb
Joseph P. Tuttle
Holcomb
Tuttle
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