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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1919
Page
24
The city prepares for a July 4 parade with an expected crowd of about 4000 civilians and officials. Major F J Adams leads the parade with a grand marshal's headquarters at Berkshire and Unbroke streets. Orders list five groups from Army divisions to Coast Artillery, with music from local bands and assembly points along Pembroke Street.
New York reports the first non alcoholic Bronx cocktails were served today. They sold for 15 cents and used imitation gin and two kinds of non alcoholic vermouth with orange bitters in the same proportions as the genuine Bronx but without the stick. Bars kept shelves stocked while labeling liquids imitation or non alcoholic.
Baltimore July 1 The navy dirigible C-8 commanded by Lieut N J Learned with six crew and two passengers, on a flight from Cape May to Washington, exploded near Camp Holabird after landing. Seventy five persons mostly women and children were burned or injured as flames and fragments scattered over spectators. None of the crew aboard were hurt. Spectators near the airship were blown by the concussion and windows were broken miles away by shock. Gas fumes filled the air. Twenty injured were hospitalized.
A historic notice states whistles will sound citywide at 6 30 PM on the Fourth of July. If rain postpones the parade the event moves to Saturday. Fireworks are also moved to Saturday night with weather delaying the celebration.
Atlantic City July 1 Practically every saloon in this resort is open today and dispensing liquid refreshments of all kinds Whiskey brandy gin and any other sort of liquor called for is served to patrons The exceptions are the Beach Rent hotels all of which closed their bar rooms with one exception The wholesale houses also are closed.
New York on July 1 city detectives arrested Leon ard A. Steinberg of Bath Beach in the first wartime prohibition act violation in Gotham. He is charged with selling a half pint of whiskey to detectives and will be arraigned in federal court tomorrow.
Major Frederick J. Adams, marshal of the parade on July 4, requests women who have served overseas or at camps in any capacity to report at 9 o clock a.m. at Barnum avenue and Pembroke street to march with the service men in the parade, which starts at 9 29 a.m.
Washington July 1. The House passed the army appropriation bill totaling 764,000,006 without a recorded vote. The action was taken late today as part of fiscal year spending measures.
About 300 saloons and teahouses in Bridgeport remained open selling 2.75 percent beer as test cases in federal courts determine if such beer is intoxicating under war time prohibition. Dealers face up to $1,000 fines and a year in jail if found violators. Authorities said the association advised closures until the decision clarifies the law.
In mid July, a dozen Upper Michigan communities face widespread forest fires. Trout Lake residents asked for urgent help as flames approached from two sides, while Seney suffered destruction and communication to the outside world was cut.
Congress adjourned at midnight until next Tuesday July 3 after enacting all appropriation bills for the new fiscal year. The army measure 775 million the sundry civil bill 606 million the District of Columbia budget 18 million and a deficiency 26 million were completed tonight and go to the White House. President Wilson will be unable to approve them until he returns but no government delay is expected.
Attorney General Palmer pled vigorous action against violations of the wartime prohibition act as Congress and the Justice Department seek to bar beer with more than one half of one percent alcohol. Judges in Baltimore and San Francisco had unsettled the status of low alcohol beer, prompting pledges of orderly prosecutions and possible investigations while test cases proceed.
New York July 1 Herbert Hoover resigns as chairman of the board of the Food Administration Grain Corporation and a reorganization is announced. Julius Barnes is named chairman and director and president of the corporation, replacing Mrs Hoover as chair.
In Middletown on July 30 1914 Judge John J Keeler consented to a plea of second degree murder by Amy E Gilligan for the death of Franklin R Andrews of Cheshire at Gilligan Home for the Aged Windsor. Life imprisonment at Wethersfield was imposed. Attorney for Gilligan Atoy B Archer Gil ligan noted the ten day Superior Court trial.
Foreign Minister Duront of Italy stated at a Paris meeting that Italy seeks that all territory taken from Austria be clearly disposed of in the American treaty. The Fiume question thus returns to the foreground, a matter hoped to be avoided.
James P. Piggott former U S representative from 1893 to 1895 died at his New Haven home after a short illness. Born in 1852 he served as a delegate to the Democratic national conventions of 1898 and 1900 and represented Connecticut in Congress from the old district. He was by profession a lawyer.
Baltimore judge sustains demurrer against Standard Brewery over a cereal beverage containing 2 percent alcohol. Frisco judge reverses injunction bid by Rainier Brewing to halt criminal proceedings for producing beer after June 30 with 2 percent or less alcohol. Status of the broader policy remains unsettled as higher courts weigh in.
A Paris report quotes a letter from Frank L Walsh and ex-governor Dunne accusing the English army of occupation in Ireland of atrocities. The letter, sent via John O’Reilly to Premier Clemenceau, lists razed homes, banishments, town raids by air, looting, property confiscation, and the harassment of activists, urging immediate action at the peace conference.
Crosby uses wartime prohibition net to pursue violators with police chiefs asked to investigate and report to U S commissioners. Arrests to be issued for violations. sealing of leftover liquor stocks not planned. Officials note possible future sealing when prohibition amendment takes effect January 16.
Washington cautions the Soviet government through the Stockholm mission that reprisals against American citizens in Russia would provoke strong U S public reaction. Acting Secretary Phillips replies to Soviet Foreign Minister Teherdin over the arrest of La A. C. K Martens, the Soviet representative in New York.
Fire at Seifert and Goos lumber yard destroyed buildings and yard stocks in Danbury on July 1. A dwelling and several other structures were damaged while traffic on the Central New England Railroad halted. Loss estimated at $50,000. Twelve horses housed at Seifert and Goos stables were burned. ten perished.
Governor Holcomb announced no special session of the Connecticut legislature to act on the women's suffrage constitutional amendment. He said the petition from women did not show an emergency and that action could wait for the regular session in January.
Washington reports urgent representations by the Mexican government over the murder of American citizen John W. Corral at his Colonia 27 ranch north of Tampico. The State Department says instructions were sent to the American ambassador and Tampico to press for immediate capture and punishment of the perpetrators.
London July 2 The R-34 largest airship in the world departs at 2 48 am London time for a transatlantic flight to Mineola Long Island. Commander Scott expects landing at Roosevelt field Friday July 4 if weather and conditions permit. The craft with 23 crew includes Lieutenant Commander Lansdowne and is equipped with wireless and mail cargo.
Near Suchan mines on June 22 an American officer and three enlisted men were killed and two wounded when Bolsheviks surprised and captured an officer and four enlisted men while fishing. Americans pursued, fighting ensued, Bolsheviks driven out but prisoners retained. Reinforcements were dispatched to reclaim the captives and neutralize the Bolshevik threat.
A scorching day left thermometers peaking around 95 degrees as afternoon heat stored in buildings and sidewalks was released at night. Even with a humid air, Seaside Park and nearby shore spots drew crowds seeking relief from the oppressive conditions.
The Columbus band plays tonight at Yellow Mill Park starting at 3 o clock. During the second hour, dancing will follow the concert.
In May 1918 the Post and Telegram totals show 41 007 for Telegram and higher figures for the Post. May 1919 records list the Post at 38 347 and Telegram at 16 101. Net Sunday gains for May 1918 include figures such as 24 478 and 12 610 with other small increments.
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