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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1919
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Thursday night event with an unclear speaker or team. No definite people, organizations, or outcomes are readable, making it impossible to identify a specific event or details.
In a compact summary, a Roo gains an eighth place in the season standings as teams maneuver through a busy schedule. Details are sparse but the key outcome is the Roo’s climb in the rankings.
Shelton Conn June 28 Michael Duch who runs a 4 saloon in Bridgeport was fined 60 dollars for operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and 25 dollars for reckless driving by Judge John B. Dillon. He paid a court bill of 21 dollars. Duch was arrested after speeding on the river road in Shelton crashed into a telegraph pole and plunged into the South End brook.
Large crowd attends a welcome home reception at Summerfield Church for servicemen and families. Rev Kidder speaks on The Part One Has Taken Winning the War as Charles More gives a brief address. Twenty three members entered service with twelve returning. one member Russell H. Lockwood was killed in action on October 16 1918.
Washington Park Methodist church and Red Cross committee hosted a dinner last night for returned soldiers their families and relatives of men not deceived decorations featured national colors. Reverend A F Campbell led an address with many soldiers present and entertainment followed.
In Paris a Japanese peace delegation denies a newspaper claim that Japan and Germany planned a joint conspiracy to overthrow the British and topple the Hohenzollerns. The group says the story originated in Germany and discredits Japan.
Versailles, June 30. Dr Haniel von Haimhausen and 28 delegates depart by special train for Germany. Hermand, Mueller and Bell who signed the peace treaty stay behind with a small group to wind up affairs.
Petrograd evacuations accelerate as War Minister orders fortress destruction. Bolshevik forces withdraw from bridges and stations. Kronstadt fortress to be blown rather than surrender. Military action reported from Petrograd region.
Court records allege Paul Lunny threatened his wife Jennie Burkhart with a revolver at her home on JHU street after she refused to return home with him. The incident led to a fine of £30 in a state court.
London June 30 Bolshevik maps claim capture of Vydlisha on the Finnish frontier with Finnish forces defeated and large numbers captured. Reports via a Russian wire service say Bolshevik columns are advancing and successful in the region.
Fragmented notes report the Chinese delegation awaiting instructions at the peace conference. Text shows garbled phrases about treaty timing and participation, with unclear details on who will remain and what actions follow.
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