Weeklong Veterans Service Celebration Opens in City
A four day program marks the citys Service Recognition Week for veterans. Parades, banquets, concerts, socials, and dinners are planned across venues including Fairfield Avenue and Courtland Street. Mayor Wheeler Judge Beers and others attend events at churches and clubs. Free bathing and admission to venues are offered to medal recipients.
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Avice
Sons of Steele
Fairfield Avenue
Courtland Street
State Suint
Main Street
Stratfield
Dlibe
George A. Wheeler
A. B. Beers
T. Upardy
A. F. Campbell
Jameselford
J. W. Wood
Merare
Washington Park E. Church
Summerfield M. BE
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Sermen
State Street
Lordship Beach
Seaside Park Baths
President Wilson signs measures in mid ocean
President Wilson signed the railroad appropriation, the Indian pin, and several other measures that required signatures to become law before July 1. The ceremony occurred in mid ocean at Greenwich Time in the morning. Wheat commandeered by Canadian Board to provide Greece 15,900,000 bushels in 12 months announced in Toronto.
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Wilson
Washington
Ocean
Comalandeers
Toronto
Board of Grahca Supervisors
Greece
Browns Airplane Crashes 40 Feet Escapes Injury
Lieutenant George Brown of Brighton Beach New York piloting a Curtiss JN-4 crashed over a 40 foot bluff at Lordship Manor while taking up joy riders. The plane landed on its back on the beach near the water and Brown’s safety belt saved him from possible fatal injuries. Mechanic Mecharle Jack Clark said wings rudder and propeller must be replaced before the machine can fly again. Brown had planned a Boston exhibition on July Fourth with Lieutenant Hogue and had been taking passengers for rides earlier that day.
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Lordship Manor
George Brown
Brighton Beach
New York
Brown
Mm. C. Hogue
San Francisco
Bridgeport
Stratford
Lordship Manor Field
Hogue
Jack Clark
Clark
Boston
Stford
Jeff
Theield
Army
Massachusetts
Ais
Borah Attacks League Covenants Banking Ties
Senator Borah charged that international bankers and figures like Thomas Lamont are funding and steering the League of Nations covenant to gain U S ratification. He warned the “mask of hypocrisy” would be torn away as he alleged influence from Kuhn, Loeb and Co and other financiers to secure Europe’s resources at America’s expense.
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Washington
League of Nations
League
Taft
Hitchcock
Democratic
Nebraska
Ger
Rhode Island
Europe
Fall
New Mexico
Borah
United States
Idaho
Kuhn, Loeb and Company
Frederick William, German Crown Prince, Escapes From Island
Allied reports say former German Crown Prince Frederick William Hohenzollern escaped confinement on the island of Wieringen Sunday. Amsterdam dispatch notes flight anticipated around peace signing. vessels seen off the island. British intelligence had earlier reported a prior departure on June 26. London reports Allied governments urge steps to prevent his departure from Holland.
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Kaiser
Brussels
Associated Press
Frederick Wi- Yam
Wieringen
Amsterdam
Intelligence Department
Frederick William Hohenzolllern
Germany
London
Welland
C.B. Harmsworth
House of Commons
Sparklers and Fireworks Cause Death and Injuries in Bridgeport
A four year old girl, Matha McGovern, died from burns after her clothes caught fire from a Fourth of July sparkler. Three other children suffered burns to face and limbs. victims included Joseph Tucchiano, Charles Esposito, and Luigi Paster, injured in separate yard incidents. Fireworks and sparklers sparked multiple accidents, with emergency crews treating burns at the scene and hospitalizing the injured children.
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James McGovern
Joseph Tucciano
Julius Pastor
Bridgeport
Matha McGovern
Port
James L. McGovern
Joseph ‘Tucclang
North
Charles Esposito
Norn Avenue
Lang Arma
Jennings
Tucdano
Espo
Sito
Esposito
North Avenue
Bem Burns
St. Vincent's Hospital
Seth
Prytar
Bue
Fos
Eurthey
North Dakota to Start State Run Grain and Flour Moves
A late referendum shows 7000 vote majority for seven legislated changes empowering the industrial commission to establish state operations in grain handling and flour manufacturing. The state will also create a bank and farm credit program up to 10 million dollars and may expand into related manufacturing or marketing ventures for farm products.
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Nonpartisan League
Industrial Commission
Officers Meet Tonight For July 4 Recognition Parade
Officers and veterans of the late war are urged to attend a meeting tonight at the Algonquin club to assign roles in the upcoming recognition parade. Those unable to attend should inform Vincent J. Keating or Major P. F. fe mig to arrange participation.
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Algonquin Club
Stite Oc
Vincent J. Keating
PF. Femig
Proon
German Signatories Return to Berlin Amid Calm Reunion
In Berlin on June 30, Hermann Mueller and Dr Johannes Bell, German signatories, arrived at four in the morning to a crowd reaction near Compiègne. Members of the party reported a celebratory mood despite a stone or debris thrown into a car through an open window, caused by the crowd gathered for the signing.
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Tshrlin
Pras
Hermann Mueller
Johannes’ Bell
Peake Smutty Reuniin
Ste
Complegne
Ajstone
Uncertainty of Court Ruling Delays Wartime Beer Ban
Washington reports that in a last minute reversal the Department of Justice will not halt sales of 2 3 4 per cent beer tonight due to uncertain New York federal court rulings on whether such beer is intoxicating. Agencies will continue to enforce whiskey bans while Congress considers a clear wartime prohibition bill.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Department
Federal District
New York
Congress
House
Ayas
Palmer
Po the. Department
New
York
Teller and Spirit
Beer Clerks Rally as Palmer Ruling Clears Light Drinks
Bridgeport crowds celebrate a ruling permitting sale of light wines and beers up to 2 3/4 percent alcohol. Bars stay open, no arrests reported, while officials warn against higher alcohol beverages and outline enforcement limits amid public mourning.
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Zidgeport ‘Liquor Dealers’ 'Association
Bridgeport
John Barleycorn
Washington
Palmer
Department of Justice
Thomas F. Flynn
Bridgeport Liquor Dealers’ Association
Earliey
Flynn
Thoma Fitzsimmons
New Haattary
Monrne
Lbes
John B
Beer Sales in Local Salons Likely as Law Passes
Local reports indicate Bridgeport may allow beer sales in saloons today with one cent per alcohol tax and extended hours. Observers note liquor purchases rising last year and clubs planning late night service though enforcement details remain unsettled.
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Bridgeport
Lersons
Lannis
Bosere & Paperhanghin
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