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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1919

Page

4

Russians Ask Explanation Of N Y Police Warning

Reported by General A N Dobrjansky the American Russian committee urged Governor Smith to investigate New York police reasons for canceling a patriotic July 4 celebration at Carnegie Hall. The protest letter aims to show Russians in the United States oppose Bolshevik acts while indicating speakers included U S Senator King. The Carnegie Hall booking was reportedly canceled after the warning.

New York Carnegie A. N. Dobrjansky Ansstas Dobrjansky Smith Sand United States

Charges Wilson formed secret government before war

Chairman Graham of the Special House committee charged President Wilson created a secret United States government by forming a prewar council of national defense with broad powers. He read minutes showing the council set war measures, purchasing, censorship, and food control, sidelining cabinet members and overruling Congress to advance policies and prices for war.

Graham Council of National Defense United States House War Department Goethals Gary United States Steel Corporation Congress Herbert Soover

Salvage of Navy Scout Patrol Mary Alice Planned

Divers from DIVERS HERE TO will begin work Wednesday noon to raise the Navy Scout Patrol Mary Alice in the harbor under Ralph Banks of New Haven who bid 3700 dollars. If the wrecking company fails, three tons of dynamite will be used. George Ware and A Broderick have examined the ship and say she can be raised once a hole in her side is patched. The wreck lies in 52 feet of water and blocks traffic after being rammed last October by a submarine.

Ralph Banks New Haven Mr. Banks George Ware A. Broderick

Most of New Haven Salons Open for Beer Sale

New Haven July 7 Most of the city's saloons appeared open today for sale of 2.75 percent beer following a CT Retail Liquor Dealers Association meeting. T. S. Fitzsimmons, secretary of the association, reopened his saloon. It’s understood no attempt will be made to sell wines, and license holders staying closed do so to avoid prosecution.

New Haven Connecticut Retail Liquor Dealers Association T. S. Fitzsimmons

New York bankers to buy Canadian loan

J P Morgan and Company announced a syndicate of New York bankers had purchased a Canadian loan of 76 million dollars. Proceeds will be used to retire the 100 million dollar loan issued two years ago in New York and maturing August 1.

New York J. P. Morfan and Company Newes Thomas White Dominion

Connecticut Vets Form Fifth Division Society Faction

Hartford July 7 news that 400 Connecticut soldiers of the Fifth division army of occupation met in state convention at Psch-sur-Aizette Aux Embourg and formed the Connecticut faction of the Society of the Fifth Division United States Army. Captain Orrin I P Kilbourn adjutant of the Twenty first field artillery returned as president.

Hartford Connecticut Psch-sur-Aizette Auxembourg United States Army Orrin I P. Kilbourn Twenty-first Field Artillery

Airplane expedition sails for Labrador pulp study

A forty‑strong party led by Captain Daniel Owens left New York for Nova Scotia to assess Labrador wood pulp resources. The mission plans serial forest photographs to estimate value, using three airplanes in the undertaking.

New York Labrador Nova Scotia Daniel Owens Brit Gh Ade Larga

Derby Planning Formal Welcome for Returned Heroes

July 7 city notes Thipelty works with Mayor Sullivan to form a committee to interview returning soldiers and sailors about their wishes for a celebration likely to be held later this month.

DERBY Sullivan Mem

Fire destroys home of Shelton garbage man

In Shelton a frame dwelling owned by J Dominick Gabinelli, former city garbage contractor, was destroyed by fire today. The blaze began in the kitchen and spread to the second story where occupants awoke and jumped from windows unharmed. The house, built about three months ago, stood on White Hills road and suffered an estimated loss of $3,000.

Shelton J. Dominick Gabinelli White Hills

Mrs Gilligan Begins Life Prison Work Under Superintendent

Hartford July 2. Warden McClaughry of the State prison reports Mrs Amy Archer Gilligan has begun her life sentence and is doing domestic work under the matron. She will receive standard inmate treatment and her labor will mainly involve washing, scrubbing and repairs.

Hartford McClaughry Amy Archer Gilligan

Gas Oxygen to Fight Tooth Decay Claim

An advertisement promotes Mek R Calex Tooth Powder with real oxygen claimed to reach hidden tooth crevices and neutralize decay germs. It touts Oxygen as essential and says the powder releases oxygen in the mouth to suppress bacteria, urging a ten day trial and noting availability at Hindle Drug Stores in Bridgeport.

Mek & R Yonevar Bridgeport Hindle Drug Stores

Fruit-a-tives Headache Cure Promoted in Ad

An advertisement from Pruit-a-tives Limited promotes Fruit-a-tives as a remedy for violent headaches. It claims long relief after years of sufferance and includes a testimonial from Mrs Alexander Shaw. The promo lists pricing and ordering options and notes availability through dealers or mail order.

Coburg SL St. John Alexander Shaw Hoc. & Box Pruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdinsburg

Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in ad note

An advertisement touts Kilmer Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles for both men and women. It claims widespread endorsement and urges readers to request a sample bottle by mail from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton NY, mentioning the Bridgeport Standard Telegram and Post.

Kilmerts Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N Bridgeport Standard Telegram and Post

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