Greek King Abdicates as Constantine Flees Athens
London dispatches report King Constantine abdicated and left Athens amid protests. The royal party, including his family except Alexander, sought refuge aboard a French destroyer. Corfu was mentioned as a potential destination with a British warship escort. A ceremony in Athens saw Alexander take an oath to the constitution while many ministers and princes were absent.
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London
Athens
Constantine
Inn Palace
Émerga
Jon
Lakere
Vonstantine
Mishine
Constantina
Ried
Pas Sena
Alexander Rmied
Beardsley Park Concert Program Announced
The Connecticut Coast Artillery announces a Beardsley Park concert tomorrow with an American March The Stars and Stripes Forever and other works. Conducted by Paul G. Goaidine, the program includes performances under the direction of the park officials and musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Coast Artilery
Beardsley Park
Tommorrow
Bom Iude
Myddleton
Mercid Air O'Hare
Maxterpinces Air Hafranck
Spirit of Lave
Hall
Anserigan ‘Kessons
Robast Paul Gs Goaidine
Desiree Clary and Napoleonic Turmoil in French Court Life
Fragmentary reminiscences recount Desiree Clary daughter of a broker and sister of Joseph Bonaparte as she navigates love, betrayal, and political shifts around 1797. The tale links her to Napoleon Bonaparte, Josephine de Beauharnais and royal intrigues, glossing events, scandals, and personal scars amid empire dreams and exile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Jerenh Nonaparte
New Jersey
Tapalenn
President Signs Espionage Bill and War Budget Into Law
President Wilson signed two major wartime measures, the espionage bill and the war budget, into law. The espionage act punishes spies and sympathizers, while the war budget of 32 billion dollars funds army, navy, ships, and uniforms, enabling contracts to proceed. The act tightens foreign-influence controls and strengthens export restrictions, with officials predicting numerous prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
United State
Department of Justice
United States Secret Service
Thomas W. Gregory
Centrallp
Congress
War and Navy Departments
Public Information Committee
War Trade Committee
Iay
Mexico
United States
Tor
Won't Commandeer Automobiles Owned By Private Persons
Public statement from the War Department and Quartermaster General notes no intent to commandeer private cars or motor trucks. Army will use only new vehicles, with distribution orders to minimize private-dispatch disruption. depot quartermaster seeks 70,000 trucks and 4,000 cars by June 30, 1918 to equip an army of 2,000,000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Automobiles of Commerce
New York
War Department
Army
Chauncey W. Haker
Quartermuster
Washington
Colonvt Baker
Quartermaster’s Department
Opti
Chicheobaa
Side
Maxgrat
Young Artists Play Own Compositions at Lauralton Concert
At Lauralton hall Ming Bien Po joined by ar tiaktasts Whe Mines Mary McGuinness and Ader Jolnesmith presented their own works to a large appreciative audience. Mini Powers displayed advanced piano skill and artistry well beyond her years. Mary McGuinness and Mary Smith each contributed noted singing, with the ensemble exhibiting strong youthful talent. The program showcased manuscript works and transcriptions, reflecting the school’s tradition and promising future composers. The War Department contract notice concerns New York City for experimental naval trainer equipment, unrelated to the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauralton Hall
Ming Bien Po
Mary McGulnnger
Ader Jolnesmith
Mini Powers
Mary ‘McGuinnrms
Miay Smith
Lauralion
Alexander New King of Greece Pro Entente Venizelist
The article profiles Alexander new king of Greece as Venizelist and anti German with pro entente leanings. Born August 1 180 and nearly three years younger than George he reportedly quit his artillery commission to join Venizelos volunteers. The piece notes Constantine’s alleged pro German stance and the Greek Servian treaty rupture as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Greece
Constantine
George
Venizelos
Bulgaria
American Women Open Two Hospitals For Men
London report details two American Women’s War Relief Fund hospitals in England for wounded soldiers. Lancaster Gate and Paignton facilities host American nurses and visitors, with major backing from Lady Paget and a prominent committee including Mrs. Astor and the Duchess of Marlborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Lancaster Gate
Lonndon
Paignton
American Women's War Relief Fund
Lady Paget
Arthur H. Paget
Associated Press
America
John Astor
Duchess of Marlborough
Lowther
Harcourt
Page
Lady Randolph Churchill
Lancaster Gate Hospital
Hyde Farkand
Philadelphia
Mary Burne
Randolph Churchill
Viscountess Harcourt
Modern Methods In Moth Control In New England
Entomologists from the U S Department of Agriculture report high power solid stream spraying to combat the gipsy and brown tail moths in New England. Arsenate of lead paste is used with 600 gallons per acre, covering 12 to 15 acres daily with a high grade machine. Early spraying preferred to protect foliage and curb other caterpillars, with precautions on stock and machinery to avoid delays.
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New England
United States Department of Agriculture
Pays- Mire Land
Pneland
O Connor Elected President of Connecticut Eagles
Daniel J. O Connor of 27 Fulton Street was unanimously elected president of the Connecticut Eagles at the state convention. Other officers named include James Teylin as vice president John Mc Loughlin as secretary and Peter J Connors as treasurer with a full slate of trustees and guards.
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Daniel J. O'Connor
Fulton St
Arcade
Connecticut Eagles
James Teylin
New London
John McLoughlin
New Haven
Peter J. Connors
Hartford
Samuel Stevenson
Danbury
W. C. Kramer
New Britain
William Powell
Norwalk
John Crary
Waterbury
Thomas P. Ahearn
Thomas Jones
Naventuck
Edward Maney
Meriden
T. L. Welsh
Southington
Mr. O'Connor
Bridgeport Aerie No. 420
Black Snake Tribe To Hold Annual Grand Council
The Black Snake Tribe of Woodcraft Indians holds its fifth annual grand council on June 19 at 3 p m at their council grounds above Beardsley park. The event, open to men over 16, is part of The Woodcraft League led by Ernest Thompson Seton and features feather earning as marks of achievement with sagamore and sachem titles. Guides will meet cars at Beardsley park and direct visitors to the grounds.
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Beardsley Park
New York City
Rye
N. Y
Hartford
Greenwich
Ernest Thompson Seton
Cos Cob
New Haven
Boxmore
Catskill Mountains
Woodcraft League
Milk Production Rules for Bridgeport Mills and Health Licensing
Bridgeport adopts March 6 1917 ordinance governing milk production sale and handling. Licenses required from Health Department with yearly renewal and inspection of cows stables milk room utensils and transport. Grading standards for Grade A B C pasteurized raw and skim milk and penalties for violations.
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City of
Bridgeport
Sr Ity
Department of Health
C. c
Department of Tenth
Invite C N G to Church in Bridgeport
The National Guard men on duty in Bridgeport are invited to be guests of Park Street Congregational Church this week. Dr A E Board will speak tomorrow on Real Heroes. John Peck Sox.
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National Guard
Bridgeport
Park Street Congregational Church
A. E. Board
Lad Sent to County Home After Probate Court Hearing
Eight year old Sam Bato, described as colored, was committed to Fairfield County home following a probate court ruling after Jade Paul L Miller drowned the youth’s recruiting efforts at City Hall. Connecticut Humane Society had found squalid home conditions of him, his brother, and mother. Probate Clerk Frank Munich presented money for the move and the transfer proceeded amid previous protests.
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Sam Bato
Traum Bull Road
Hin Howling
Jade Paul L. Miller
Fairfield County
City Hall
Connecticut Humane Society
Clark Frank Munich
Bridgeport Man Earns Bachelor of Science Degree
Joseph Hf. Lucas of Bridgeport receives a bachelor of science degree from the Catholic University of America in Washington after completing a three year science program. Other Connecticut graduates named include Frank D. Burke and John W. Callahan among several from Norwich Hartford Willimantic Waterbury and Wallingford. An open competitive exam for typewriter positions is announced by the Mid States Civil Service Commission for June 30 1917 with entry level pay around 900 to 1100 annually and future vacancies in New England military and naval offices.
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Joseph Hf. Lucas
Elty
Scientific School
Catholic University of America
Washington, D
Connecticut
Frank D. Burke
Norwich
John W. Callahan
Hartford
Ruchard M. Ahern
Willimantic
William F. Galwn
Waterbury
Arthur L. Gloster
Winsted
School of Philosophy
Vincent P. Dooley
James A. Lonry
Rayson
Rocha Wallingford
School of Law
Bennet
Mid States Civil Service Commission
Bridgeport
New England States
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Desiree Clary
Labora
Grace
Filmiston
Ruth Crager
Aitrnio Cooenl
Lauralton
Prince George
Constance
Geo George
D. J. O'Connor
State
Eagles
Black Snake Tribe
Gly
Et Department of Health
ATI
C.c
Ain
Department of Heatth
Board of Health Commissioners
C. Howard Dunbar
Supreme Court
John Proctor Clsrke
Swire
Platratusre
Johy Peck
Lad
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