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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1919

Page

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Eleven Springfield Boys Drown When Boat Capsizes

Eleven boys from the Springfield Boys' Club drowned at Big Pond East Otis when a flat boat and canoes being towed capsized in high waves. Directors Sir Leonardo Santasiero and several youths perished. list of missing includes Fred Miller Edward Boucher Amos Newell Fred Stevens Francis Moriarty Harry Nash Donato Dilizia Mitchell Levine Walter Sears and Earl Robertson.

Springfield Mass Springfield Boys’ Club Big Pond East Otis Leonardo Santasiero Fred Miller Edward Boucher Amos Newell Fred Stevens Francis Moriarty Harry Nash Donato Dilizia Mitchell Levine Walter Sears Earl Robertson

Bullard Company May Buy Fairfield Plant

Admissions by H. J. Bullard reveal Bullard Machine Tool Co has opened negotiations with the government to purchase a large Fairfield plant used for war production. Government valued the building at a sum not disclosed, and a bid has been made. The plant, idle since 1914, could resume operations early in 1915 under Bullard ownership to manufacture heat machinery.

Uderstood the Bullards Fairfield

Federal judge rules beer sale violates federal law

Federal Judge Page held that beer not intoxicating need not be charged as intoxicating under the prohibition act. He overruled the commissioner of the Stenson Brewing Company, ruling the information failed to charge the beer's intoxicating nature.

Page Hell Stenson Brewing Company

President of the Cudahy Packing Company Dead

Milwaukee obituary notes Patrick Cudahy, longtime head of the Cudahy Packing Company, died after a stroke. He helped build a century old meat-packing business starting in 1915, with son Michael carrying on family work. The report is brief and names include Patrick Cudahy and Michael Cudahy.

THE Cudahy Packing Company Patrick Cudahy Milwaukee, Wis the Cuahy Crnoon Milwauckee Wis Michael Thi Teed

Capt Ray Francis Flies From Dayign to N

July 25 report notes Capt Ray Francis departed Dayign for N with plans for a coast guard flight. The brief mentions a four-ship formation and ascent details as part of the proposed mission.

Ray Fancis Dayign

Do Not Leave Town This Summer Offer From The Standard Telegram

An urged message promotes vacation planning with The Standard Telegram subscription service. Readers are told to arrange for the paper to accompany them to their summer residence, highlighting a daily subscription rate by mail of 50 cents a month.

Seamen Agree to End Long Marine Strike

Ratification today will seal a settlement ending a seven day strike by 44 060 Union members across ports from Portland Maine to Galveston Texas The agreement includes wage and working condition terms while a three watch system remains under study and requires ratification at morning meetings by seamen nationwide

New York Portland Maine Galveston United Rates Shipping Board American Steamship Association International Seamen's Union

Unidentified Man Falls From Train at Westport

An unidentified man fell from a bound freight train near Westport shortly before midnight last night. He suffered skull fractures and scalp injuries, was brought to Bridgeport Lion hospital on a switch engine, and later moved to another hospital after examination by Dr Maxwell of Emergency hospital.

Heliaven Frei Wenort Bridgeport

President argues pact with Japan keeps U S troops in Russia

In a Senate address President Wilson defends keeping American troops in Siberia under a Japan with drawn only after railway experts depart. He cites preserving the Trans Siberian line to prevent chaos and protect the expedition, noting aims to aid Czecho Slovak forces and stabilize Allied defense efforts.

Washington Wilson Senate Robison Caliteriaa Liba Siberian Japan Siberia Russia Ofmerican

Columbia Graphophone strike nears settlement

The Columbia Graphophone Company plans to outline concessions to end the strike at the plant as talks with Remington-Yostakers and other groups continue. A mass meeting in Columbia Hall and union meetings at Singer and other plants signal intensifying negotiations with expectations of a quick resolution.

Columbia Graphophone Company Remington-Yostakers Singer Company Bridgeport Ainvloges Colopia Hall Bridgeport Vrass Company Temington-Yost Typewriter Company Colonial Hall Yester Deci Machini Hall Hroad Street Ron Hns Talern Ren Yoo Warner Rratie Corral Kon Fhorme Manulae Company Pairfield Tge Emox Flint Sant Thas Graphaphone Unhon Rerienn Poder

Tag Day Seeks Cars as Irish Fund Near 20 000 Total

The Irish educational fund drive reports total subscriptions of 17 088 15 from about 20 000 supporters at Stratfield headquarters. Automobiles and drivers are requested for tag day operations while the drive aims to push receipts to 5 000 10 000 more, nearing a 20 000 total.

Irish Educational Fund Stratfield Hamilton Fagan Divis O'Hara Tague Ciommante Vision D._ tee Tae T. C. Cumming George Greenspun Te ix Stratford Wairfield

Milford Police Arrest Four Alleged Speeders

Milford police arrested four drivers on speeding and reckless driving charges on the local turnpike. Among those taken into custody were Het cof 82 Rutland Squire, William James of 2753 Heath Avenue New York City, Samuel W. Olinsky of 7th Street New York, and William Warmer Jr of New York City, all held for arraignment.

Milford Jay Santhetes Robert T. Hibbard Hetcof Rutland Squire William James Heath Avenue New York City Samuel W. Olinsky Wtthstreet New York William Warmer, Jr

Blockade of Food Probe Sparks House Debate

Democratic War investigate committee seeks hearings on surplus food sales and a rapid distribution policy. Republicans block the move and amend to direct sales to consumers. Major figures include Secretary Baker and Chairman Graham, with discussions of policy and private control.

House Committee Washington War Department Baker Graham Council of Ntional Defense

Hungarians Advance and Then Receive Setback

Paris dispatch dated Thursday says the Hungarian army began an offensive with eight or nine divisions, overwhelmed defenses, and erased several positions but later faced resistance in northern fighting, with ruins and casualties reported as the action continued.

Paris Bucharest

William Tait dies at home. noted paper maker

William Tait, well known paper manufacturer and former president of Test and Suns Paper, died at his daughter’s home on Ulllside Avenue. He leaves two sons, a daughter, a widow, a brother, and 15 grandchildren with several great grandchildren. Funeral services planned Monday afternoon at mis. Plumb home with attendance by local residents.

William Tait Wiliam Tait Test and Suns Paper Company Ulllside Avenue Oliver Bir Tai Scotland Hartford Trarabail Truminh North Lridgepart Tater Westland William Franklin Lancoln Pall Heig William Qi Ses Nore Avenue Andrew Tait Southpart I ML Goulden Stumford Cy Wp Phas Degoan Tall Merrien Hame Fishte Avenue Hilla Tlowery

Irish envoy derides Lloyd George speech in Commons

Irish-American commissioner J A Murphy denounces Premier Lloyd George as "uncandid quibble" arguing the speech harms the peace treaty by the League of Nations. He cites Ireland elections showing overwhelming self rule support, and accuses Britain of coercion and bias while predicting no American support for English policy.

Warwick Thompson Paris Lioyd-George House of Commons J. A Murphy Murphy League of Nations America Hs Hutent Ireland Ulster Belgium Trione Edward Carson E. van Smith Ulsted Clayr-George England Leenio Res Publican Ireland Republican Army Lloyd-Heenge Hoges Cespens

Wilson Seeks Hourly Advices to Clarify Treaty Disputes

Washington July 25 President Wilson expects hourly advices to clear up disputed points in the Shantung provision of the peace treaty. Senator Spencer says developments may come in days and reservations may be drawn up to aid ratification. The White House discusses a French treaty and a Colombia settlement as Congress weighs terms and potential vetoes.

Wilson Spencer Missouri Shantung Washington Japan Senate China Versailles Reserve United States Tice White House Soad Lode Etien Udder Mcpencer France Lodge Republicn Benders Tite States Colombia Panama Canal

Pacific Fleet Leads Through Panama Canal Route

Pacific fleet of the United States Navy steamed into Colon at dawn and entered Gatun Locks on the way from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Airplanes escorted the ships into Lae harbor as crowds gathered along the shores for the dreadnoughts first visit to the canal. Battleships Geokti and Vernon are reported to be part of the fleet here.

Son Jake Createé Pacific States Navy Colon Gatun Locks Panama Canal A Atlantic Lae Harbor Canal Geokti Ami Vernon

Sailorman Drowns Near Stratford Light

Bennie Pawlowski a 28 year old sailor who could not swim drowned off Stratford Shoal Light near Welock last night while aboard the oyster boat Mars ev All efforts to recover his body failed grappling hooks and lines were used. Captain William TH Marv L is reported to have been among the crew.

Bennie Pawlowski Stratford Shoal Welock Mars Rossuih Street William TH Marv L Osweski Yawlowski Wueless

Reverend Donald Green to Assist Reverend Sherman

Reverend Donald H Green will assist Reverend F Sherman at St Johns Episcopal Church. Greene, a Hobart graduate and Central Theological Seminary alumnus, will begin duties soon while residing at the YMCA camp near Boonville New York.

Donald H. Green F. Sherman Donald Greene Christchurch I Brenda F. Sher St. John's Episcopal Church Ory Greeny Hobart Gentral Theolers New York City Mndreme Camp Dnwy Boonville, NY

McCormick and Hitchcock Debate League in Sunday Post

The Sunday Post will print concluding arguments by Senators McCormick and Hitchcock on the League of Nations. McCormick will explain why he believes defeat is likely, while Hitchcock argues adoption is America's future. Buy the Sunday Post for full coverage and features.

League of Nations Sunday Post McCormic Hitchcock United States

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