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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1919
Page
15
In a Young Folks Corner tale, Peter Rabbit meets Creeper the Black and White Warbler and a nimble Creeper, debating why Creeper’s family stays hidden in twigs while Peter falls into banter about warbler likeness and movement as they exchange greetings and questions about their natures.
The scene describes Creeper climbing a tree and gathering from its limbs while Peter Rabbit moves along seeking more finds. Dialogue includes Creeper declaring return and Tim’s happiness, with a playful tone of woodland feeding and exploration.
Newfoundland’s fishing industry helped the colony weather the war financially with surplus revenue for the year ending June 30 projected at least 2.16 million dollars. The figure nearly doubles the prior year’s surplus and is about three times the 1916-17 surplus, despite generous public service provisions.
A dispatch from Berlin reports yesterday afternoon clashes between troops and strikers marching with red flags across various city districts. The confrontation occurred amid ongoing unrest cited in the Paris bureau.
Washington July 22 Representative Johnson of South Dakota announced that former acting Judge Advocate General of the Army General Charles T. Ansell has been retained as counsel for a special House War Investigation committee. Ansell will be one legal adviser as the committee probes War Department expenditures abroad. A liquor stock theft was reported at 441 Water Street where two cases of wine and whiskey were taken last night after the store was locked earlier in the evening. Plans for a Labor Day field day were approved by the American Legion Executive Committee with John L Hubbard to lead arrangements and a brass band of 87 pieces to be formed for the event.
Judge Curtis sustains Henry Seeley demurrer in action by WoL Marigold to recover commissions on Seeley farm North Bridport sale. Marigold claimed purchaser. a commission of about 4000 dollars. Seeley contends Marigold failed to show sale. Court upheld demurrer, leaving issues unresolved. Mention of related suit Orris M Barber vs Wil Latin McGuire with 85000 damages claim for an accident.
Andrew Collins, a discharged sailor, was arrested at the railroad station yesterday charged with stealing a suitcase from C. B Ricketts aboard the U5 8 R-21 at New London. Collins testified he believed the bag had been forgotten and he was taking it to the baggage room. The case resumes this morning as Rickets returns to New London yesterday.
President Wilson asked Congress to upgrade the American legation in Brussels to embassy rank. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the move unanimously, noting that France and Italy have acted similarly and Spain and Brazil are expected to follow. He argues the action rightly signals U.S. postwar interest in Belgium and the nation’s stand against Germany.
Michael Starrino, an employee of the ice company, was fined 10 for selling short weight ice in court before Judge Bartlett. The fine serves as a warning for similar offenses, with the sealer Dennis Ell noting frequent issues. By law committee of the Fairfield County Republican Association will meet Friday at noon at the Stratfield to discuss plans. meeting described as executive.
Peterburg Virginia woman suffered for two years with weakness and pains on her right side. Doctors advised operation until she tried Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She improved from the start and is now well. The ad urges other women with irregularities and backache to write for guidance.
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