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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1919

Page

11

Japanese Officers Call Shantung Issue Trivial

Cincinati Aug 19 Captain Kaminski and Captain Hirnti of Tokyo on a US tour to study machine tool and motor production said Japan will not press Shantung as a serious issue. They argued the Shantung peninsula would require educating Chinese in the region and detract from Japan's own industrial needs.

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Liquor Question to Dominate October Town Elections

The liquor license issue is set to be the main campaign topic as many towns in Connection prepare for annual town elections on the first Monday in October. The secretary of state plans to mail ballots for towns not using voting machines and Deputy Secretary Richard J. Dwyer stated he will also send both license and no license ballots despite national prohibition laws.

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Dollar Day Crowds Sweep Bridgeport Stores

City shops saw record crowds amid a campaign by the Bridgeport Standard and Bridgeport Post promoting Dollar Day bargains. Merchants reported tills swelling as lines formed before opening, shelves emptied quickly, and staff worked overtime to manage throngs of bargain seekers.

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Seaside Playground Leads In Swimming

The Seaside playground dominated the playground league with four first places as Seaside meremen led 20 points. Old Mill Green and West Kind trailed with 11, while Newfield Yellow Mill and Jas Howe followed. Details include Dave Mills of Old Green winning the 38 yard swim, Dave Osborne of Seaside taking the 10 yard dash and the underwater 30 yard swim. The Seaside relay won, with West End second and Old Mill third. Anna Baum and Clifford Ox fought in a 50 yard race for under 13s.

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Educational quarters to be in New Haven Knights of Columbus plan

New Haven will host the Knights of Columbus national educational center. The Supreme Council in New York voted to make New Haven the permanent headquarters, directing leaders to oversee a major educational complex with various courses. About 680,000 Knights and others are expected to participate at a nominal fee to sustain the project.

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Erie Passenger Train Kills Two Young Women

Two young women died and two others were injured when an Erie passenger train struck near Binghamton on a clear day. The victims, aged sixteen and eighteen, were part of a group from a local social club, and authorities investigated the cause as the train’s whistle and signals were reviewed.

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North Dakota Seeks New England Men for Navy Crew

The North Dakota Navy ship seeks recruits from Connecticut Rhode Island and Massachusetts to fill about 500 positions in engineering, electronics, yeomen, musicians and more. Enlistment periods of 2 4 and 4 years allow learning at sea with weekend home visits while docked in northern waters. Lieutenant Williams oversees the drive from 62 Cannon Street with hopes for an aboard beach baseball team and amateur bouts. Captain Semim sails as skipper with Commander Stuck as XO after a full overhaul ready to make knots.

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WRECKS HIS CAR NEAR ESTATE IN FAIRFIELD

Patrolman Joseph D Razengerger of the Third precinct wrecked his car at midnight Monday while driving to Bridgeport with several friends. He forced to run into the curb in front of the estate of Miss Anna 33 Jdennings Post road Fairfield to avoid striking another car. None of the occupants were injured.

Miss Anna Jdennings Post Road Fairfield Joseph D. Razengerger Third Precinct Bridgeport

Jitney drivers disappointed by New York strike settlement

Local jitney drivers learned the Y B TL strike in New York City had been settled, prompting about 40 owners of large cars to rush to the city. Their absence left the tram company to handle a rush of passengers as business intensified after the late Monday departure.

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Gentile forfeits bond after auto law violation arrest

Adam Gentile of 157 Sobster Avenue, jitney bus owner, failed to appear in court after an accident that injured Miss Mary Freeman of 88 Butler Street. He forfeited a 25 dollar bond for non appearance. Gentile lacked a valid driver’s license.

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Abandoned Conference Hints at California Wine Growers Meeting

The report notes an abandoned conference involving California wine growers near Sacramento and discussions with President Wilson on the coast. It mentions fragmented quotes, a Milford court mention, and Judge Starreth denying another chance to stay in office as read during Monday session.

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