Washington M T 1918 fronts notes and picnic plans
A Washington Montana item from 1918 reports volunteers and militia advancing into Indian territory under Gen Claiborne with skirmishes and 4000 troops. mentions Gen Jackson near Fort Stephens and expulsion of the British from Florida. Also notes a Sunday School Picnic in Fryes Woods and a delayed Schuyler steamer due to a morning storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M. T
Claiborne
Indian Territory
Jackson
Fort Stephens
Strang
Cresks
Senate
Pensacola
Florida
St. Augustine
Fifty Years Ago Favorite Steamer Ella Sails to Bridgeport
Capt William L Baker began running the Ella between New Haven, Charles Island, and Bridgeport on June 24 and will operate until further notice. A Busey box shop incident saw two men from North Bridgeport assault Huge of Bridgeport, knocking him down and taking his money before fleeing as neighbors heard his cries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella
William L. Baker
New Ha- Charies Island
Bridgeport
Huge
North Bridge
Port
Bridgeport High School Valedictorian Named Munich
Francis Munich of 439 Stratford Avenue is Bridgeport High School’s valedictorian for the current class. He ranked high in four years of work with 94 percent. Olivé Post is the class calutatorian. Munich is noted as the only boy with magna cum laude honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethain Ansienin
Francis Munich
Stratford Avenue
Bridgeport High
St. Mary
Olivé Post
Mr. Munich
Germany nearly defeats foes and U S urged to mobilize
An English officer back from the front says Germany has practically beaten foes and will invade America if expansion is allowed. Fairfield county begins wartime recruiting led by George H. Chandler and Frank G. Nelson. Col. Ferguson and Lt. O Neil describe a graver war outlook and urge rapid training and transportation mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
Fairfield County
National Guard
Fairfield City Resources Mobilization Bureau
George H. Chandler
Coeucil of Defense
Frank G. Nelson
United States
Marine
Spree
France
Chandler
England
H. B. Ferguson
Maine
Many Applications For Officers Camp in Bridgeport
Patriotism runs high as men under conscription age apply for the officers training camp to be set up by the War Department at Fort Meyer. Connecticut’s quota is 196 with over 30 Bridgeport applications by noon. Applicants must be 20 years and nine months to 44 years old, with preference for those over 31, and will face physical exams and ongoing assessments before selection for the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Comley
National Training|Campe’ Association
War Department
Fort Meyer
Comiley
Iee
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Bequesta
United Wha Valachi
Ote
Bridgeport Prepares for Big Fourth With Parade and Meet
Twenty years ago Bridgeport geared up for a record bicycle parade and the Bridgeport wheel club summer meet at Pleasure Beach. Alderman Baker’s bicycle worth $100 vanished from the Sanford block. The Bridgeport Yacht club discusses a new club forming as bathers enjoy surf and a boat race sees the Alice win a pennant from Silas Burton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Charles B. Baker
Sanford Block
Dr. Baker
Bridgeport Yacht Club
Alice
A. K. Watson
National League Results From Yesterday
Yesterday's NL results show New York 4 Philadelphia 3 in 1st game and 5 in 2nd. Boston 6 Brooklyn 5 in 1st and 7 3 in 24. St Louis 6 Chicago 5 in 15 innings and Chicago 8 St Louis 6 in 2nd. Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 5. Today’s games: New York at Philadelphia, Boston at Brooklyn, Chicago at St Louis twice, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh.
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New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Baneeebb
Baseball Scores Across the American League
Results show New York 7 over Philadelphia 6 and Washington 3 over Boston 2. Celevaind defeated St. Louis 5 to 2 in the first game, Cleveland beat St. Louis 6 to 2 in the second, Detroit triumphed 9 to 2 over Chicago in the first, and Chicago 4 over Detroit 3 in the second. Today’s games list Philadelphia at New York, Washington at Boston, Detroit at Chicago, and St. Louis at Cleveland.
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New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
Celevaind
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Boston Oles
Eastern League Results Recap
Bridgeport 4 Worcester 3 Springfield 4 New Haven 1 Hartford 2 1 Worcester at New Haven 0 New London at Portland 1-0 Lawrence 1 at New London 4 Portland at Hartford 0 Springfield at Bridgeport schedule implied
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Worcester
Springfield
New Haven
Hartford
Lawrence
New London
Portland
P.C. New Haven
Tor Lawrence
Bridgeport Tees
Hartford Verdee
Springfield A
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Meet In Kansas City And Minneapolis
Results list games in Kansas City and Minneapolis with teams including Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Columbus, and Pittsburgh.batting lines show runs hits errors and notable batteries. Stockholders of Pennsylvania Sugar Co raise capital to 5 million dollars with steel and iron sales planned in Pittsburgh area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
R. HE
Indianapolis
Oreen
Dawson
Schang
McQuillan
Berry
Art Milwaukee
Toledo
Milwaukee
Brady and Sweeney
Goodwin and Murphy
Minneapolis
R. H. E. Columbus
Carter
George
Dilhoefer
Lumphrey
Owens
Pennsylvania Sugar Co
Hold Life and Property Sacred on July Fourth
Gov. Holcomb urges reverence for Independence Day in Connecticut, warning that reckless fireworks and celebrations have caused thousands of casualties and millions in property losses. He emphasizes patriotic duty during war, calling for careful, consecrated celebration and gratitude for the nation’s in history and its future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Boston
Texas
Mexico
North
Lincoln
Bull Run
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Congress
Journal of
The
American Medical Association
Portland
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Fort Moultrie
White Plains
Fort Washington
Monmouth
Cowpens
Connecticut
Watches for sale from Howard Hamilton Waltham and Elgin
A local shop advertises reliable watches at low prices from five dollars to one hundred fifty dollars. It highlights well known brands including Howard Hamilton Waltham and Elgin and invites customers to view the display before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard, Hamilton, Waltham and Elgin
Hamilton, Howard, Waltham and Higin
Buechler the Jeweler
Stricken in the Street Restored by Fruit a tives
Montreal man H Whitman recounts severe stomach trouble in 1912 with weight loss to 160 pounds. After trying Fruit a tives he improved quickly, regained weight to 208 pounds, and praises the remedy. 50c a box six for $2.50 and trial sizes available, via retailers or mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vawier Sr
Montreal
Fruita-tives
H. Whitman
Danetnre
NYY
Lobster fishing permits rise with $2 fee change
John M. Crampton, superintendent of the state fish and game commission, announces that after July 31 current lobster fishing permits will be void and a new $2 permit must be obtained from the office to continue fishing. The act requires every fisher to secure a two dollar permit from the commissioners of fisheries and game, non transferable and valid until revoked. Funds collected will be used for lobster protection, preservation, and propagation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Crampton
State Fish and Game Commission
General Assembly
Aohetee
Commissioners of Fisheries and Game
See the Bohn Siphon Refrigerator at John Siphon
This summer you can prevent sour moods by using the Bohn Siphon refrigerator. Its patented siphon feature circulates air to keep uniform temperature and prevent flavor transfer between foods. Built for a lifetime of service. Come see it at John Siphon.
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John
Hardware company listings and scattered notices
Multiple city by city notices list battery firms and agents under American Hardware Stores Incorporated with locations in Chattanooga Nashville Memphis Decatur New Orleans Mobile and Birmingham Atlanta. A Birmingham Atlanta game was postponed by rain. Federal Judge Julius Mayer and AUSA Harold Content received threatening letters tied to the Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman prosecution. Quake shocks from Peru were recorded in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
R.H.E
Little Rock
Robinson and Chapman, Knowlson and Peters
Nashville
R.H. E
Smith and Higgins
Brennan
Griffith
Julius M. Mayer
United States
Harold A. Content
Emma Goidman
Alexander Berkman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frye’s Woods
E. C
United Sunday Schools of
St. James
St. Mary’s
Bridgeport City
Redgate
Schuyler
Austin F. Munich
B. H
American Association
Valley
Bessemer
John Rok
Holcomb
Rust Neces Jeweler de Ee Ee
American Hardware Stores
Fairfield Ave
Middle ST
Southern Association
Peru
Hayes Fish CO
Hayes Fish Coo
Water Street
Conn
White Mountain
Main St
Corner Elm St
Meat Department
Hamburg
Valencia
Ford
Georgia
Queen Quality
Triangle
Cot
Bridgeport Public Market&Branch
State & Bank Sts
E. Main ST
Cartwright
Main Street
the House OF Better Shoes
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
the Electric Shop
United Illuminating CO
Telephone Barnum
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