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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1919
Page
8
A dispatch from Brussels notes American er Whitlock, named ambassador to Italy to succeed Thomas Nelson Page, will sail for the United States soon. After arduous service in Belgium during the war, he is expected to depart for the United States on July 26.
Adjutant of the Military District C Stevenson announced the results of recent guard examinations for eligibility to attend the State Guard school at Niantic from July 26 to 30. Sergeants Wade Rantz Brewer Winter. Corporals John A Smith Albert C Smith James A Stevenson Beans Ratchford Lundgrin. others from Company L Stratford furnished successful candidates in Corporate B King and Horace ington.
Major General Clarence R Edwards of the Eastern Department urges the War Department to allow soldiers on pass to wear civilian clothes. He cites prewar practice and aims to end the sneer at uniforms. An investigation by assigned officers is underway to verify soldiers’ complaints and assess the issue.
Waterbury suit by John Sphy against Le Lingky claims $1500 in commissions from a $75000 sale of a Baptist church property. Superior Court judge John E. Keeler presided as County John J. Linsky of Waterbury led a jury to verdict. The jury awarded the full $1500, and Judge Keeler approved the decision.
Beardsley Park outing today at Beardsley hosted by Education Alliance. Athletic committee arranged events including 100 yard dash, three legged races, and baseball shows. Prizes for top finishers. dancing to follow in the evening.
Samuel Borofsky, driver of a Berkshire 68 vehicle, was charged with violation of the new one way traffic regulation on Main Street and driving without a cease. This marked the first arrest under the updated rule.
In July, Boston public service officials discuss revising telephone charges after a sentiment shift, with state regulators divided on the timing and impact. The move aims to balance consumer costs with service improvements amid the ongoing rate review.
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