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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1919
Page
4
Reported discussions in Connecticut about using a club model to dodge enforcement. Plans reportedly involve lockers stocked by members with ingredients to mix drinks, with the club providing ice and facilities, allowing individuals to prepare their own beverages. Potential circulation of stock from saloonkeepers is mentioned as a motive.
Mrs. B Willard Meek files a boundary suit against Max Rivkin and Israel Gordon owners of the Professional Building on Lafayatte street claiming damages of 1090 dollars. The attachment was filed yesterday with the town clerk and the action is returnable to the September term of the Superior court.
The draft measures would not seize liquors from private hands but place the burden of proof on the possessor to show purchases occurred before July 1. The provision aims to determine lawful ownership under the new regulations.
A large water sports program is set for the afternoon of July Fourth at Walnut Beach under the local United States Volunteer Life Saving corps. The event aims to showcase swimming and lifesaving skills with community participation.
Jefferson City July 3. The Missouri legislature ratified the federal suffrage amendment today as the Senate, concurring with the House, passed the adopting resolution by a 28 to 0 vote.
The first postwar duel in France occurred at Bayonne between M. Garat, mayor and deputy, and M. Comines, vice president of the Chamber of Commerce. They fired pistols without an outcome. The event, long in suspense, reflects lingering tensions though an epidemic of duels is not expected as peace nears.
Paris July 3 British and American officers attend a formal Independence Day reception at the Hotel de Ville honoring General Pershing and Rear Admiral Knap. Diplomatic representatives and municipal officials greet the guests as the Fourth of July is praised for its growing popularity in France.
William F. Severn of A W Burritt and Co has been elected president of the new North End Bank and Trust Co The officers include vice president Llemer A Godfrey secretary treasurer Harris L O'Brien and a slate of directors headed by Bernard Ashman Clarence Bilton Frank Brennan Max Buechler Russell Cate La H Cecouza Homer Godfrey Clarence Hall John Hubbard Walter Laghar Wail Arma O'Brien Carl Freewayham Severn Frederik Strong Michael Svihra and Arthur Wren. The bank will open its quarters at South Main and The North Avenue intersection.
City merchants filed a complaint with Mayor Wilson alleging crooked gambling devices at a Wheeler street carnival run for the Twelfth District Republican club. They claim youths lost up to eighty to ninety dollars and urge police action after a police inspection and near closures due to publicity.
Four year old Crosby Degan of 707 Main Street stumbled on a jitney mudguard at Main and George streets. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital with scalp lacerations after first aid from Dr. Welse. his condition was not serious last night.
City court docket heard eight offenders yesterday with no cases of drunkenness or related crimes. It marked the first lull in months for incidents stemming from excessive liquor use and breaches of the peace.
Early yesterday morning police raided a tile game room at the Atlantic hotel uncovering gambling activity. Fourteen dollars seventy cents was confiscated along with a pack of playing cards. Five players were fined five dollars each in City court. The arrestees include Milton Cohen Sanford Harral avenue Joseph Ross Jersey City Jarry Wood New York Joseph Hewitt Waterbury Pred Cole Vancouver Washington.
A message from the navy department reports that order has been restored in San Jose the capital of Costa Rica. President Cinleo's troops are said to have driven revolutionary forces across the Nicaraguan border aboard the gunboat Castine which has returned to Balboa Canal Zone from Costa Rican waters.
Noted war correspondent and author of The Land of the Dapping Shadow Curtin appears in Milford for a Chautauqua lecture on Germany. The event is the feature of the week and draws attention to his wartime experiences and observations. A separate local arrest concerns Haha Labelle accused of stealing a watch from John Cartridge amid a gathering on Barnum Avenue.
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