Westport News Roundup and Local Meetings
Westport notes list Jam G Staples and Samuel A with town reports on bridges and a luncheon sketch. The Thist club plans a meeting at BH Bradley's home. In town court Indyse A Porday convicted of breach of the peace and jailed 30 days. Sunset concert planned by town ladies on the green June 1. Ruth Brown returns home after several days with friends in New York. Short from Smith's College yesterday.
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Jam G. Staples
Samuel A
Ltterhson
Saugatuck Thist Club
BH. T
Frien
New York
Hart
Han
Smith’s College
Oiling of Southport Streets and Local Beach Inquiry
The town plans to oil roads in a few days after streets were left with small stones from last fall. A search is underway to determine ownership of the beach adjoining White Rocks. Mr. Guilburn opened her house for the summer last Friday. Westport parties expected to oil the town streets. Alexander McDonald, a lineman from Plushing, was electrocuted when his body touched a live wire.
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White Rocks
Guilburn
Westport
Alexander McDonald
Plushing
L. Ll
Officer's Vera Cruz letter on refugees and war policy
Washington letter quotes a stationed officer in Vera Cruz who condemns American refugees criticizing Wilson's policy. He argues a Mexican war would cost 200000 lives and 10000000000 dollars, warns against pacifying profiteers, and favors evacuating refugees rather than entering war. He notes few army jolts toward jingoism and stresses the burden of occupation.
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Washington
Mexico
John Sharp Williams
Senate
Vera Cruz
Feu
Wilson
Army
United States
Uncle Sam
Palais de Danse opens at Savin Rock Friday
Grand formal opening of Jack's Palais de Danse at Savin Rock on Friday May 29 promises a unique entertain ment experience. The venue features a large maple floor, unobstructed by posts, a quality orchestra, perfect ventilation and new lighting effects. Royden Berkeley of Castle House will provide exhibitions and instruction by special arrangement. Dancing runs daily 10 am to midnight with courteous staff. Free Bermuda tickets offered to party organizers for May only through Leewith & Co. 116 Bank.
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Jack’son
Savin Rock
United States
Royden Berkeley
Vernon ‘Castle
Palais de Danse
Bermuda
Par- Leewith & Co
Barber's Picture Hung On Line In Royal Academy
London May 27 Frank Cowley a village barber has his academy picture hung on the line. Self taught and in his thirties he painted the green and gray scene of a countryside with a girl and two white goats. He sold many works to customers and uses Kent models from a private zoo. Previously rejected twice and crowded out thrice, he plans to continue painting despite barbering.
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London
Armong
Royal Academy
Frank Cowley
Cowley
Kent
Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertises Vital Liver Health
An ad from Hindle's Drug Stores promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets claiming rapid liver stimulation and relief from constipation. Testimonial by J. L. Mc Knight of Fort Worth Texas asserts complete symptom removal after use. The copy emphasizes thorough cleansing and renewed vitality.
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J. L. McKnight
Ft. Worth
Texas
Hindle
Adv
Senators Aid Fight of Veterans
Washington May 27 The Senate passed a resolution urged by Senator Jones to obtain information from the Postmaster General about Union veterans discharged from the Washington city post office since the new postmaster took charge The Grand Army of the Republic supports the veterans mass meeting is set for next Monday evening Senator Kern Indiana Democratic leader said he expected invitations to address the gathering and expressed sympathy for Union veterans Queen Mary of England marked her 47th birthday.
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Washington
Senate
Jones
Washington City
Joe
Grand Army of the Republic
Kern
Indiana
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