Monster Chorus Will Lead 1000 Singers Tomorrow
Community leaders announced a large parade and concert sequence honoring ex servicemen. Alvin Breul will direct a 1000 voice chorus along the march route past City Hall with singers stationed along the line. Jewish groups and the YMCAs planned welcome activities at the parade's end with speeches by local officials and veterans.
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Wai‘tors
City Hall
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State Street
Alvin C. Breul
Young Men
Youngson's
Hebrew Association
League
Young Wo
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Lynn
W. Wilson
Orr
JSON
Carl Beck
Charles Senblum
William Bressler
America
George Greenspun
Krug“Jer
Max Sackett
Ruth EH
Berger
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Harold
Main Street
Woman shoots daughter in hotel amid suicide plan
Atlantic City, N J July 2 Mrs Hannah Gotthal accidentally discharged a revolver aimed at herself killing her 18 year old daughter Mildred instantly as she knelt by the bed to kiss her good bye Police say the mother a widow of George Gotthal a Philadelphia furniture firm manager is in critical condition at the County sanitarium suffering from chronic melancholia She left a letter to her daughter saying she had fought to keep going but was too ill and dying on her feet The police report she had contemplated taking her life for six weeks
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N. J
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Mildred
Recognition Week Tonight Events Across City
Grace N church hosts a program by the Men s Fraternal auxiliary for returned soldiers and friends. Coast Artillery band offers a Woodpark band concert with dancing. Trail School Community Center hosts games and dancing at 7 30 p m. St Joseph s club at Barnum Ave and Caroline St holds a smoker and entertainment at 8 p m. Service men with the Service Recognition Badge admitted free courtesy of local theatres. Y M C A and Jewish groups at 151 State St plan reception and dance.
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Barnum Avenue
Caroline Street
Theatres
Moving Picture Houses
Death of Dr Anna Howard Shaw Leader of Suffragists
Dr Anna Howard Shaw head of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association died at her Moylan Pennsylvania home at 7 pm. She was a former lecturer for the Massachusetts suffrage group and served as national president from 1904 to 1906. She played a key role in war effort work and received the distinguished service medal.
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National American Woman's Suffrage Association
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Shaw
Council of the National Defense
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Taft
Lowell
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League of Nations
Springfield Hospital
England
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National Women’s Suffrage Association
Michigan
Hast Dennis
Mary A. Livermore
Julia Ward Howe
Dr. Shaw
Massachusetts Women's Suffrage Association
Susan B. Anthony
National Women's Suffrage Association
Shawv
Carrie B. Chapman
Miss Anthony
Heat Pushes Palm Beach Suits from Cover in July Heat
Diffident Bridgeporters shed last season’s Palm Beach suits as temperatures rose above 90 degrees driving thousands to beaches. Lordship manor Fairfield beach and Seaside park drew the biggest midweek crowds, with pavilions busier than recent weekends. Heat to continue with tomorrow likely the warmest July fourth in years as humidity remains moderate.
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Seaside Park
Wheeler Addresses Sons of St. George on League of Nations
Justice G. W. Wheeler speaks at Stratfield hotel urging American support for the League of Nations in an address before the Order of the Sons of St. George. The speech note appears on Page 5 in the Auerbatum report.
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Saloons in Bridgeport suspend business amid wartime ban
Bridgeport saloons largely closed with four still selling 2.75 percent beer under claims tied to prewar licenses. Brewers back remaining open venues while police visit closures on DA Crosby’s request to gather evidence of violations. Some centers stay open selling soft drinks and light fare as city reacts to the wartime prohibition.
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Apo
Internal Revenue
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New Haven
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Danbury
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Adams
Fairfield Avenue
Feddy
Congress Street
East Side
West Fond
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Cannon and
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Poling
Fairfield
Avenue
Harry Taylor
Wall Street
al Drum
John ¥. Crosby
Redpate
Crosby
John
Europe
New York
John Barleycorn
Liquor Treslers Association
Police Pre Ltd
President Wilson Prepares Treaty Message Aboard Ship
President Wilson spends the day aboard the George Washington preparing his message to Congress and planning a July Fourth address to troops. Weather remains calm and sunny as the voyage nears New York. Grayson urges rest per physician advice while plans for treaties and protocols from Paris conference are tightened.
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Associated Press
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New York
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Daniels
Pennsylvania
New York Harbor
Germans Expect Ratification Of Peace Treaty Next Week
Berlin dispatch says the German national assembly will probably ratify the peace treaty in the latter half of July. A note to the Allies indicates recognition that the blockade will be raised when ratification occurs and hopes for the release of German war prisoners at the same time.
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Paris
PoPelie Gekndas
Berlin
National Assembly
Hartford Labor to Demonstrate Against Dry Regulation
Hartford labor members of the Songs of Labor Union vote to stage a Saturday protest against the wartime dry measure in front of the municipal building. They plan several speakers and two brass bands, seeking permit approval which has not yet been granted.
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Hartford
Songs of Labor Union
Polish Forces Launch Counter Offensive on Ukrainian Front
Paris July 2 The Associated Press reports Polish forces began a counter offensive along the Galician Volhynian front. Warsaw advices say Polish troops have broken Ukrainian resistance and reclaimed the Lemberg Helicz Staniska railway line.
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Associated Press
Warszaw
Lemberg- Helicz-Staniska
Publication of the Franco Britain American Treaty
Paris July 2. London awaits British publication of the Franco British and Franco American treaty detailing Allied aid to France against future German aggression. The accord ties English and American intervention to coordinated action, dependent on Rhine disarmament safeguards.
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America
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United States
Rhine
Head of liquor dealers held for selling 2 3
U S District Attorney launches action against Berger and Engel for illegal beer brewing. In Philadelphia a liquor dealers association arranged earlier proceedings. arrests follow and hearings set before federal commissioners. Prohibition enforcement expands with audits, investigations, and proposed prosecutions.
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Liquor Dealers, Association
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Department of Justice
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U. S&s
Francis B. Kane
Dickinson
Bergner and Engel Brewing Company
May 1918 Post and Telegram circulation gains
The Post shows 24,800 May 1918 and Telegram 16,788 May 1918 for a combined total of 41,007. Comparisons include May 1910 Post 28,315 and Telegram 16,104 for a net gain, with May 1919 figures indicating 12,610 total.
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American Army of Occupation Ends as Units Withdraw
Paris July 2 The American army of occupation technically ceased to exist today with the removal of Rhine troops underway. It is expected that within a short period about 5,000 men will remain, and divisions including Fourth and Fifth are entraining for Brest followed by Second, Third and First in that order depending on Germany’s fulfillment of treaty terms.
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Rhine
Brest
Germany
War measures to continue until peace treaty ratified
Attorney General Palmer announces continued wartime rules until the treaty ratification exchange, with the Trading with the Enemy Act lasting to proclamation or potentially earlier. Demobilization will occur when armed forces are reduced to a peace basis, while wartime prohibition remains until Wilson proclaims demobilization complete.
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British Dirigible R-34 Struggles Through Fog on Atlantic Flight
London July 2 The British airship R-34 nears Mineola New York under fog delays with speeds around 42 knots as it circles over New York City area awaiting hydrogen gas safety checks before attempting landing. Officials report possible arrival Friday afternoon with plans to land at Roosevelt Field if winds allow.
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American Dirigible To Meet the R-34
Montauk Point N Y July 9 The American dirigible C-3 at Montauk Naval air station is fueled and ready to sail to meet the British airship R-34 as it nears the coast. A radio message from the R-34 is expected from Long Island first. If no word by Friday morning the C-3 will fly a reconnaissance mission. The craft is equipped with wireless to assist navigation and stationing.
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Montauk Naval Air Station
Long Island
Mexico to Ask U S to Bar Troops Across Line
Mexico City reports ambassador Ygnacio Bonillas will urge Washington to require no American troops cross the border and to implement measures preventing arms smuggling to rebels in northern Mexico. He will present the request upon return after a conference with the foreign affairs department.
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Mexico
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Ray Capper Run Down By Auto On Bond Street
Ray Capper, 7, was struck while playing tag on Bond Street near Hilside home. An automobile owned and driven by Thomas R. McEvoy of 4832 Park Avenue took the child to Bridgeport Hospital where doctors found a possible skull fracture and facial abrasions. McEvoy reported the accident and was ordered to report to the Traffic Division.
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Roy ‘Capper
Police Prepare to Enforce Fireworks Prohibition
Police will enforce state and city laws tonight and tomorrow. Firearms discharge within city limits carries fines and jail. No fireworks allowed until 4 AM on the Fourth. Special efforts to prevent rowdyism and disturbances of the peace. Fireworks or bullying bonfires will lead to arrests.
Plan ten story office building on Main Street
Edward T Dillon of Dillon Realty announces a ten story office building will rise on the Wood property on Main Street opposite Cannon Street. The firm is expected to acquire the property within days for over 180000 dollars. Two leases currently on the site will expire with the project to start after the first lease ends, avoiding disruption to the second lease.
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Cannon Street
Edward Ti. Dillon
Dillon Realty Company
Ion
General Staff Officers Withdraw Resignations
In Berlin dispatches today report that senior officers of the general staff who offered their resignations have withdrawn them on condition the government does not deliver the former German emperor to the Allies.
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Berlin
Crownless Prince Flew to Potsdam Reportedly
Dispatches from Constance and Munich claim the former crown prince crossed the Dutch frontier by car and visited his family in Potsdam before returning to Holland. Reports indicate the escape into Germany was denied and the prince made a quick tour of Potsdam and Potsdenere in the latest Geneva summaries.
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Paris
Geneva
Germany
Montenegrins Rebel Against Serbian Occupation
Private advices report near total Montenegrin rebellion against Serbian military occupation. Bloody clashes occur at numerous sites with guerrilla warfare resurging in the mountains.
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Berne
Montenegro
Bolshevists Claim Capture Of Perm And Ferar
A Reuters dispatch from London reports Bolsheviks claim to have captured Perm and Ferar from the Bolshevik government. The dispatch states Ferar fell earlier and Perm was occupied on Tuesday, with the claim awaiting confirmation.
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