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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1919

Page

7

Will Call Ship "Casey" As Tribute to the K. of C.

WHEW YORK Aug 14 In recognition of war work for service men the Knights of Columbus will see a ship christened Casey when it leaves Hog Island ship yard next October. United States Shipping board District Manager Higgins notified the organization and high officials of the order are expected to attend.

York Knights of Columbus Higgins United States Shipping Board Hog Island

Viscount Grey to go to United States in September

Viscount Grey former secretary of state for foreign affairs will depart for the United States to assume his post as temporary ambassador probably early in September. He will be accompanied by Sir William Tyrell. A staff will go with the ambassador to handle routing affairs, allowing Grey to devote time to larger questions. Grey’s health, once a concern, is reported as excellent.

London Viscount Grey United States William G. Tyrell Lord Grey

Portugal President Plans Brazil Trip for Centenary

Lisbon reports that Portugal's president will attend Brazil's centenary independence celebration on September 7. In New York City, Captain Mcluan M Sobansky, a Russian munition inspector, was arraigned in City Court after a Playa theater disturbance. he refused to leave a box seat, faces a 32 fine.

Lisbon Portugal Brazil Mcluan M. Sobansky New York Playa Theater

Man Held in 500 Bond for Alleged Assault

On complaint of Harry Rosenthal of 747 Main Street John Jahatzalkis was arrested in City Court yesterday and charged with assault. The case was continued as the bond was fixed at 500. It is alleged Jahatzalkis attacked Rosenthal with a knife.

Harry Rosenthal Main Street John, Jahatzalkis Jahiakis Rosenthal

Railroad Strike Eases in Rhode Island With Partial Return

Providence Aug 14 The Rhode Island railroad strike eased as 40 power house workers at Warren and sub stations returned to work. New Haven officials said electric motors would temporarily replace locomotives from Providence to Bristol and Narragansett River, restoring some normal service.

Providence Rhode Island Warren New Haven

Brooklyn Trolley Men Win Recognition Fight

New York Aug 14 Federal Judge Mayer ruled that the Brooklyn Rapid Transit employees won union recognition after proving more than half of eligible workers were Amal Amalgamated Association members when the strike began. Garrison, receiver for the company, to convene union and company officials to address grievances per arbitration terms.

New York Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company Mayer Lindley M. Garrison Public Service Nixon Association of Street and Electric Railway Frederick P. Royce Garrison

Boys And Girls Swim Contests Set For Seaside Park

Recreation bureau announces swimming meets for boys on August 19 and girls on August 21 at Seaside Park. Events include dashes, diving, underwater swim, standing long jump, novelty races, and relays with prizes for winners. Entries routed through playground supervisors or Recreation bureau office.

Seaside Park Recreation Bureau Elias

Wreckage on Beach Traced to Possible Airplane Rudder

Aug 14 New Haven reports a ten foot wreckage piece found on Casey Beach may be from an airplane rudder. It shows fire discoloration and line material. Authorities connect it to a May sighting near Cow and Calf reef off Long Island Sound and to missing British aviator Captain M. R. James who was last seen north of New Haven.

New Haven Casy Beach Cow and Calf Reef Long Island Sound M. R. James Here

Severe Storm Causes Minor Local Damage

A Wednesday night storm sent tides unusually high with 36 mph winds, yet Seagide park and nearby walks suffered little damage. The wall and Weather Island escaped, while the steamer Port Jefferson was unable to run its normal trip and many tugs and barges remained in harbor.

Seagide Park Layer Weather Island Port Jefferson

Rhode Island Ministers Protest De Valera Reception

Newport ministers protest a possible reception of Eamon De Valera president of the Irish Republic by Governor Livingston Reeceockman at his summer home. They say his presence would harm U S interests and threaten the dignity of the governorship.

Newport R. I. Aue Eamon de Valera Trish Republic R. Livingston Reoeckman de Valera United States

709 Seek Citizenship Naturalization Court Opens Sept 24

Judge carts to open the September term of the Superior Court for naturalization with petitions for final citizenship exceeding 700. Preliminary examinations are underway daily at the county courthouse by Government Examiners Church and Mahoney of Boston. Judge Howard J. Curtis will open the session September 24, likely lasting at least a week with a special day for service members.

Superior Court Munich

Imprison Workmen in St George's Case

Aug 14 reports say a group of workmen have been imprisoned in St George's case for circulating Bolshevik propaganda among Portuguese trainees. The charges stem from efforts to spread revolutionary material and disrupt local labor. Authorities pledged a full investigation and potential further arrests.

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