Ambitious Hire Wanted for Berlin Embassy Post
Washington seeks a tough wealthy American to be ambassador to Germany after treaty ratification. Salary 17500 annually, long hours, tough duties, must know the peace treaty by heart and have experience with U.S. bills collection. Previous ambassadors Gerard and von Bernstorff out. rich candidates urged to apply to Woodrow Wilson.
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Germany
Woodrow’ Wilson
Washington
Wilson
Berlin
United States
James W. Gerard
Johann von Bernstorff
Bassador
Sam
German Embassy in Washington Occupied by Swiss Legation
The German embassy in Washington, a rare German-owned property not seized, is occupied by the Swiss legation as the German government is reduced to a second-rate power. The piece notes possible downgrade of the U.S. envoy in Berlin and pending postings as the State Department prepares to appoint consuls in German cities.
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Trong
Ite
Washington
Jrs
Legation
United States
Ita Eitivena
Berlin
Germany
Mexico
Withon
State Department
Summer School of Religion at St Stephen’s Church
The Sisters of St Stephen’s R. C. church run a summer school for children unable to attend Sunday school during winter. Instruction takes place daily from 9 to 11 am. Miss Borstedan is appointed to permanent charge of the playground, succeeding Mrs Wadlow who volunteered temporarily. Men mocked by fashion endure high starched collars in summer.
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St. Stephen's R. C. Church
Recreation Board
Miss Borstedan
St. Stephen's
Wadlow
Irish drive to raise funds and organize workers
George Greenspun outlined a nationwide Irish Educational campaign to fund 6 million dollars and present Ireland’s case in America. Bridgeport aims for 2.2 million. canvass starts July 21 after a mass opening July 20 at the Pol theater. Postmaster Charles F. Greene named grand marshal. city split into four divisions with 20 captains and many workers.
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Ireland
Bridgeport
George Greenspun
Stratfield Building
Pol Theater
Charles F. Greene
Francis J. Brennan
William E. Flogan
Edward T Hamilton
John H. Tague
Clty
Young Femoieot Athletic Club
Park City Council
St. Joseph's J. O. & B. Association
Sons of Irial Freedom
Tdi
DeValera
Friends of ‘High Freedom
Emmetell
Bidgeport Gaelic Athletic Club
George Sama Missing Relatives Seek Police Help
Relatives of George Sama, of Seaview Avenue, urge police to search for him after his disappearance from home on July 9. Described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 160 pounds, with a gray felt hat, authorities fear he may be slightly demented.
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George Sama
Seaview
Avenue
Sama
Dry race tournament for fire companies announced
Arrangements are under way for a dry firemen’s tournament among Fort Prambull beach Hose Co No 2 Myrtle Beach Hose Co No 3 Devon Hose Co No 4 and Walnut Beach Hose Co No 3. Teams will run apparatus in waterless hose handling events such as laying hose and breaking couplings.
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Devon
Milford Man Honored With Service Medal and French Cross
Philip Hurles of Milford, superintendent of the ALE, received the Distinguished Service Medal and the Croix de Guerre from the railroad police in France. He was wounded at Belleau Wood while leading his platoon in battle.
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Milford
Specialias Tlemenant
Philip Hurles
ALE
France
Hwap Was
Beleau Woods
Witlé
Milford Streets Close for Major Road Repairs
Three of Milford's busiest highways are closed for repair. Seaside Avenue, Broad Way at Walnut Beach, and Naugatuck Avenue in Devon are all temporarily shut to traffic as crews work to restore the main routes to the beaches and neighboring areas. Local detours are in place.
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Milford
Tats
Seaside Avenue
Walnut Beach
Naugatuck Avenue
Devon
Thieves Strike Milford Homes Steal Silverware and Hens
Report from Milford notes Robbers entered the Clarkton home of Rael Adams and took 25 hens along with multiple pieces of silverware. The incident underscores a rash of similar thefts in the area.
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Ghleken
Milford
David
Chirk
Rael Adams
Clarkton l
Wak
Greenwich to Have New Y W C A House
Greenwich July 11 Special Mrs William H Hays who raised £990000 for a Y W C A in New York City leads launching of a similar organization in Greenwich with a large membership anticipated A meeting with about 900 young women and girls at the High School auditorium last evening outlined plans for the Y W C A chapter
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Freenwich
William H. Hays
New York City
Graanwich
Yy. W. Cc. A
Bailey estate leaves church and St John’s with funds
Through the will of the late I Daniel A. Bailey of this city Joseph's B.C. church receives $800. An additional $5 is left to St. John's church, Montvill. The text records the distribution by the deceased to church entities.
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Seielton
I Daniel A. Bailey
Antique Silver Buyers Seek Vintage Pieces
A postwar ad notes buyers prefer old silver items including spoons, porringers, teapots, sugar bowls, creamers, and salts. They buy antique pieces for cash, pay extra for real merit, and avoid modern Sheffield plate or a coin-related item.
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Sheffield
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Finn
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Harley
Towi
Cue Family
Greenwich
Elm Street
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Davis & Hawley Co. Jewelers
Main St
Bridgeport, Conn
Sppsd—Economy—Service
Mark C. Tredennick Coq
Newfield Bldg
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