Britain Accepts Wilson Aims In Note To Petrograd
London reports Britain fully endorses Wilson's war aims including defending national existence, respecting international agreements, and liberating oppressed peoples. The note says the war was not for conquest but to defend the country, uphold treaties, and support self determination for oppressed populations across Europe, aligning with Allied goals.
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London
Great Britain
Petrograd
Wilson
Conhh
de- Hewes
Proady
Russia
Poland
T. Ae
Eit
Anderson
American Congress
Bri
QNEY MAN FO SECURE' PARDON Hartford June 12
John Lambert of New Haven a life prisoner at Wethersfield was granted freedom by the state board of pardons after 35 cases. Twelve petitions were withdrawn and 20 remained. one for murderer known as Stut Jack from Bridgeport had no representation and was dropped. Lambert has been in prison since 1879 and feared release despite prior hopes. Three jurors from his trial are now incarcerated, one juror died by suicide.
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Hartford
John Lambert
New Haven
Wethersfield
State Board of Sons
Jack
Bridgeport
Bassett
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endures Forty Years
An advertisement declares Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a durable choice for women's ailments. It touts Vora business success over four decades, claiming the product remains a trusted remedy since before 1876 and continues to be relied upon by women.
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Lydia E Pinkham
Wilson Note Astounds German People
Across Europe reports say President Wilson's note to Russia astonished Germans and drew praise in Paris papers for promoting liberal principles and opposition to autocracy. Paris editorials call it a message to allied peoples urging continued war until liberal democracy prevails. In Washington, Ambassador Francis reports broader favorable reception and stronger government support.
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Paris
Wilson
Russia
Paris Journal Des Debate
Paris Temps
la Presse
Georges Berthoulat
la Liberte
Wilon
Washington
State Department
Francis
Petrograd
Department
Americans Held as German Prisoners
Washington reports Germany regards 74 American merchant sailors captured by the raider Moewe as prisoners of war. The United States will ensure their care by supplying extra food and necessities through Switzerland.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Moewe
Switzerland
Great Shad Run In Connecticut River
Connecticut shad are driving fishermen hard as the run shatters records. Saybrook crews ship 2000 to 2500 pounds daily to New York with strong pay. A Saybrook boy earned 65 dollars in one week. Frank Ingham of Saybrook landed 1700 fish on June 1.
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Connecticut
Saybrook
New York
Frank Ingham
William Baker, Meriden Cutlery Co. veteran dies aged 86
Meriden June 12 William Baker age 86 an original employee of the Meriden Cutlery Co. and in continuous service for 63 years died yesterday after a five weeks illness. He is survived by his wife whom he married 63 years ago and one son.
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Meriden
William Baker
Meriden Cutlery Co
Bullard Co to Build Addition After Fairfield Purchase
The Bullard Machine and Tool Co., fresh from buying the Taylor Foundry in Fairfield, will begin a new machine shop project 100 by 200 feet. The one story building includes pattern storage 60 by 140 feet and a 40 foot crane section, with the shop 100 feet wide. W R Phillips is the contract builder. Construction uses concrete and steel sash. existing foundry structures remain. Expected occupancy is early September.
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Bullard Machine and Tool Co
Taylor Foundry
Fairfield
W. R. Phillips
Britain borrows billions from United States in war aid
June reports from London and Washington show Andrew Bonar Law confirming a total U S loan to Great Britain of about 2 billion dollars since the start of the raid. Treasury officials say private U S borrowings could bring total aid to roughly 2 billion dollars with June loans included.
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London
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Great Britain
United States
Washington
George R. Cooksey
Secretary of the Treasury
Bonar Law
Treasury
Cardinal Farley Visit At Greens Farms This Summer
His Eminence James Cardinal Farley will be a Fairfield County guest this summer. He arrived at Greens Farms last night with his suite and will stay at the Charles D. Sherwood residence recently owned by ex Comptroller Edward M Grout of New York.
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James Cardinal Farley
Fairfield County
Greens Farms
Charles D. Sherwood
Edward M. Grout
New York
Poet Appeals Liberty Bond Purchase to Mayor via Mail
William C. Rodgers of New Britain mailed an original poem urging Liberty Bond purchases to Mayor Wilson. The poem was turned over to the Liberty Bond committee. Governor Stewart of Wyoming received Forsyth’s telegram reporting Cheyenne Indians who refused to register are holding war dances and threatening violence.
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William C. Rodgers
New Britain
Wilson
Liberty Bond Committee
Gov. Stewart
Wyoming
Forsyth
Phosphated Iron Promises Quick Vitality Boost
Bridgeport readers are urged to try Phosphated Iron to relieve nervousness and fatigue. The ad claims rapid renewal of energy by feeding iron and phosphates, noting capsules ensure genuine product and warning against substituted tablets. W. P. Hindle Drug Stores advertise this remedy nationwide through local outlets.
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W. P. Hindle Drug Stores
Bridgeport
Episcopal diocese holds annual Connecticut convention
Right Rev Chauncey B Brewster opens the diocesan convention at St Johns Church Stamford urging patriotic service and fair minister salaries amid high living costs. More than 300 attend with conferences for clergy and laity. sessions continue through tomorrow featuring women auxiliaries and discussions on missions education and immigrant care.
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Stamford
Conn
Chauncey B. Brewster
Episcopal Diocese of
Connecticut
St. John’s Church
E. C. Acheson
St. John’s
St. John's
St. Andrew's
Dorothy Giles
New York
Elizabeth R. Delafield
Henry Swinnerton Harte
John H. Rosebaugh
Hartford
Girls’ Friendly Society
R. H. Taber
Robert Keating Smith
Thomas Burgess
James Empringhom
Church Temperance Society
Bishop Brewster
Charles Morris Addison
Acheson
John D. Skene
William W. Skiddy
Public Health Insurance For Workers Strengthens Nation
Dr. John B. Andrews, secretary of the American Association for Labor Legislation, urges universal health insurance at the National Conference of Charities and Correction. He links worker health to national productivity, notes opposition from private insurers, and calls for shared costs and democratic management to protect wage earners and sustain industry during war.
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Pittsburgh
John B. Andrews
American Association For Labor Legislation
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Andrews
Massachusetts
California
Europe
Mollan's footwear shop advertises white shoes at 1026 Main
Mollan's showcases attractive ankle ties in various styles and white footwear for children in all sizes. The store offers women's white high and low shoes and pumps among many options, serving women, misses, boys and small children at 1026 Main Street.
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Mollan’s
Main Street
Adv
Eight Bridgeport Young Men Enter Service of Navy
Bridgeport youths William Lawrence Savage Donald John Forsyth Lewis Sherwood Munson Leo Neil Pelton James Jacob Reilly Peter James Thibodeau Paul Vincent Maloney and Harold Maher enlisted in the United States Navy. Enlistments nationwide rise, with recruiters reporting growing activity and state readiness. A brief historical note recalls Elizabeth I issuing the first English charter for American colonization to Gilbert. Colombo, Ceylon, suffered a damaging monsoon. A Bradock, Pennsylvania cloudburst killed two and caused $1,000 in damage.
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Bridgeport
Navy
United States
Navy Department
New Haven
William ‘Lawrence Savage
Donald John Forsyth
Lewis Sherwood Munson
Leo Neil Pelton
James Jacob Reilly
Peter James Thibodeau
Paul Vincent Maloney
Harold Maher
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