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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1919
Page
3
The week long Service Recognition celebration features a large parade with 200 Allied veterans and 260 overseas servicemen marching, music by the Harvey Hubble band and Beech Highland pipers, and free entertainment for veterans displaying the medal. Officials praise community participation and anticipate today as the crowning event.
Bridgeport honors exservice men and women with Memorial services, concerts, parades, and galas during a week of activity. The city reports 5,087 registered exservice members at City Hall headquarters, each receiving a service button and a medal.
The Daily Mail reports former German emperor Wilhelm II will be transported to Britain and imprisoned in the Tower of London. The death penalty will not be sought, with life banishment to a remote island as a possible outcome if convicted. The International trial court may arraign his son, Crown Prince Frederick William.
Night theft at J F Feder estate in Fairfield reports a heifer and harness items taken from a barn. Deputy Sheriff Gould investigated with Feder family declining to reveal value or confirm entry. Stratford case involves Hoffman of Bridgeport charged with stealing coal and charcoal materials. court session noted.
Obituaries list multiple Stratford area services for Mrs. Cara bella Blake of 49 Grove Street Mrs. Mary E Lyman Mrs. William Ta hbusch Nellie Farrell Augusta Wilcoxson and Elizabeth F Fellows with services at Read Memorial Mountain Grove Sacred Heart R C Church West End Congregational Christ Episcopal Stratford Union Cemetery and local family homes Burial at Mountain Grove Stratford Union and St Michael's cemeteries.
Bridgeport reporters describe liquor enforcement amid wartime prohibition. Crosby states few liquor sales remain lawful while Justice Department agents probe violations. over one hundred saloon keepers face prosecution if beer sales are ruled illegal. Funeral notices for Fairchild and Mrs. Samuel Houghton are listed with services pending.
On the hottest day, Seaside draws huge crowds as benches along the sea wall fill and cars crowd Main Street. Bath houses run crowded while dancing pavilions stay busy. High tide hits at 4 pm as heat drives shoppers to ice cream parlors and soda fountains, with medical wards noting some prostrations late at night.
Excessive heat forced the Raymond W. Harris Post No. 145 VFW to cut a lengthy Stratfield meeting short. Only routine business was discussed as the heat kept members from staying.
Warm Thursday across the middle Atlantic and New England states with a high of 98 degrees reported in several eastern cities. Fair conditions expected Friday with continued warm weather, likely thunder showers Saturday and cooler by Saturday night. Winds along the Atlantic coast vary from gentle to moderate with variable directions.
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