Pastors clash over Sabbath parade honoring service men
Stratford faces strong opposition to a Sunday parade planned to honor soldiers sailors and marines. Some pastors decline to read the notice while others defend the ceremony arguing towns should honor service members, with a parade set for Paradise Green at 3 p.m. featuring police, band, Veterans, Boy Scouts, and a keynote by Chaplain Talbot.
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Stratford
Alfs Chamberlain
George Bateman
Taylor
Walter Biamey
Herbert L. Bartram
Bethany Church
Mr. Nichols
New England
Paradise Green
O'Elowe
Harold C. Lovell
Main Street
Academy Hill
George A.rld
PF. Rhodes
Robert Brandt
H Orscas
Waterbury streetcar crash leaves boy dead and two injured
A Lake Quassannaug street car mounted the curb on West Main Street in Waterbury injuring two adults and fatally crushing 12 year old Morris Green. Motorman W Sveca was arrested on reckless driving charges as police note the car was traveling about twenty miles per hour.
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Waterbury
Waterlucy
Morris Green
Lake Quessanaug
Main Street
Larneher & Ueat
W. Sveca
A. Vireterafi
Asmane
Bridgeport Brewers Halt Near Beer Production Under Dry City Decision
Bridgeport and other Connecticut cities face a near beer shortage as a state liquor dealers panel in New Haven orders a temporary halt on brewing beer above one half of one percent alcohol. Some dealers may test 2.75 percent beer, but the ban is not binding on individuals. Attorneys weigh an appeal while Crosby and Palmer push enforcement, risking closures statewide.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut
State Liquor Dealers’ Association
New Haven
United States
Crosby
Kendal
Connecticut Brew Association Inc
Croaby
Demlers
Palmer
Agnor
Shelton Woman Seeks Word on Missing Son Vet
Mrs Katherine Gibbons of Shelton appeals to the government to locate her son Private Peter Gibbons who has not been heard from since Getover after being reported severely wounded days before the armistice. She asks for any information or actions to notify her of his fate.
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Katherine Gibbons
Peter Gibbbons
Irmg
War Ng Hare
Gibbons
Speraps
Watchman Admits He Killed Six-Year-Old Janet Wilkingon
Chicago night watchman Gerald Who Wah, aged 87, confessed to murdering six year old Janet Wilkingon, a region child. He stated the crime after days of questioning, leading police to the body hidden beneath a couch as investigators intensified the case.
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Chi Gauly
Thomas Firagerald
Wurevidential
Janet Wilkingon
Eliway
Chicago
Gerald
Cout
Jasc Thess
Chaloner to Battle Lunacy Trust in U S Campaign
New York report says John Armstrong Chaloner heir to a $3.5 million estate declares seven years war on the so called lunacy trust. He seeks a national lunacy law after a Supreme Court decision deemed him sane, vowing extensive political fight and public campaign funds.
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New York
John Armstrong Chaloner
John Jacob
New York State
Virginis
Supreme Court
Chatener
Monte Chylato
Mr. Chatener
Ava
United States
le “Eich
Allies May Cede Thrace to Greece Says Paris Dispatch
Paris dispatch reports pressure from France and Greece on the United States to concede Thrace to Greece during peace talks. Bulgarian forces remain mobilized near the Greek border, with French generals warning of potential renewed Balkan fighting. American experts doubt a quick victory for Bulgaria and anticipate a tough bargaining position for the Allies.
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Paris
Krace
United States
Thrace
Ctece
Bulgaria
Balkans
U S Trade Supremacy Warned By Derby MP
Derby member James Henry Thomas warned that Britain faced a dangerous shift in global power after a visit to America. He urged restoring confidence by boosting production, keeping industries employed, and changing political methods amid U S claims of unrivaled economic strength and potential ransom.
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London
James sTenry Thomas
Derby
England
Thomas
America
United States
Themes
Derby Spacch
Mr. Thomas
Telfast Ox Barnsley
Four Minute Men to Aid Drive for Home for Legion
Bridgeport War Bureau plans an $18,000 campaign to fund a home for the American Legion Post. Four Minute Men will speak starting Wednesday in theatres to urge public subscriptions. The drive seeks to raise funds by August 18 at banks and local companies. over $1,000 had been raised by Saturday morning.
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California
Bridgeport
la Bel
Beegeport
American Legion Post
Anneal Theatres
Golden HM Street
War Bureau
Uheres G2
Sarford
Bridgeport National
Thaddin
Thankful
Pridgeport
Girls in Men’s Clothes Held After Toronto Robbery
Two seventeen year old girls, Pearl Wilson of Chatham and Gladys Leo of Toronto, were arrested in male attire for a hold up. They are charged with stealing about $400 from Hubert Van Ivera who said he was held up in Wheh Park while with another man and two women.
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Toronto
Ont. Duis “Ha
Eyust
Pearl Wilson
Chatham
Gladys Leo
Hubert van Ivera
van Earn
Strike threat on New England roads looms large
Boston on July 27 reports a resolution by the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees threatening action against railroad systems in New England and New York. Delegates said the dispute has persisted for years with past increases awarded but not announced. They claim 9,000 workers are affected and have appealed to authorities amid rising tensions and a pending award expected within 19 days.
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Boston
Washington
Ates
United Brotherhond Mantenanes
Way
Hirond Saan
New England
New York
Sages of
Do Not Leave Town This Summer Alert
Do not leave town this summer without arranging for The Standard Telegram to follow you to your vacation home. Daily subscription rate by mail is 50 cents a month.
Millionaire Oppenheim Hurt In Westport Train Accident
Carrie Penham of New York accuses the New Haven Railroad and conductor John Shea of failing to stop after her nephew Oppenheim toppled from an express train near Westport. He suffered skull fractures, was treated at Bridgeport hospital, and later underwent surgery to relieve brain pressure.
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New York
Potton Brook
Westport
Carrie C. Oppenham
New Haven Road
John Shea
New York City
Stamford
New Haven
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Hospital
Hi Upfat
Hla
Stratheld
Bethlehem
N.el
Carrie GC
Shelton Man Develops Real Jag On Beer Eyes
Shieapon July 2 a Shelton man faced arraignment in the focal city for intoxication and breach of peace after admitting to drinking since 2 pm. He testified he drank steadily for over two hours and was arrested for troubling his wife. The court fined him $25.
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Shelton Man
Shielapon
Fos
Inh B. Dien
Dudges
Hle
Cour i
McManus
Claims man of 70 promised marriage in New York case
Keepar claims Joseph Agrees promised marriage for forty thousand dollars in a New York Supreme Court suit filed by Terrie Laffin. He allegedly courted her, promised to make her queen, then renounced when his own children wouldn’t permit the union. The case involves a widow and her assertion of the pact.
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Cutfield
Smail
U. S. Supreme Court
Supreme Crt
Keepar
Supreme Court
Terrie Laff
Joseph
Grodoye
Ardenuy
Agress
Riots erupt after beach clash in Chicago Negro district
Chicago July 27 riots in the segregated Twenty-ninth street beach area spread to State street as whites and blacks clashed. A negro was drowned, a white man reportedly drowned, and others were injured including a policeman. Fire crews faced volleys of missiles and obstructed access as Acting Chief Alcock ordered all available officers to restore order amid a White-Black confrontation in what locals call the Sluek Belt area.
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Chicago
Twenty-ninth Street
State Street
Tegro Bathels
Trenty-ninth Forest
Alcock
Treasury aims new loan issue in August and September
Treasury announces five month maturity loan certificates at 4.5 percent to be issued semi monthly on the first and fifteenth starting August 1 to finance government needs. Expected August and September issues not exceed 3 billion, totaling about 8.306 billion for the year with adjustments via short term notes and possible tax certificates substitutions.
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Washington
Treasury
Glass
J.imit
Joan Sertifieries
Boy Tips Teapot, Sustains Severe Scalds in Accident
Eight year old Freston Wanazan, son of Mer and Mrs William lan agan of Thorpe Street, Mairfield, tipped a boiling teapot yesterday morning and was severely burned. Dr William Donaldson treated the child and reported he would recover.
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Freston Wanazan
Mer
William Lanagan
Thorpe Street
William Donaldson
Michaelis Denies Charge He Spurned Allies Peace Offer
Former German chancellor Michaelis denies rejecting Allied peace proposals as a misinterpretation. He asserts discussions with officials including Von Koehlmann and Von Briel aimed at a diplomatic settlement, stressing that preconditions such as territorial integrity and German revival shaped any negotiation, with continuing debate noted.
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Michaelis
President Wilson Eyes Early Departure For Pacific Tour
President Wilson plans a quick start to a speaking tour highlighting the league of nations. He will depart Washington around August 5 or 1 to 12, stopping in the middle west and Los Angeles. A large press turnout is expected with many reporters seeking travel access.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
League of Nations
House
Senate
Pacifc
Showdar
Ocean
Sion
Shelton Barn Hit by Lightning Kills Livestock
A Shelton barn was struck by lightning on Saturday night causing a fire that the department could not control. Five cattle perished and the estimated loss approaches 3000 dollars. The event occurred after a long dissection into the cause of the blaze. Local authorities and fire crews responded but could not save the structure.
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Shelton
Juny
Fire at East Main street beefsteak ruins dinner scene
Firemen responded to a blaze at 1495 East Main Street caused by beefsteak left in Mrs. Mary Marshall kitchen. Smoke filled the room and passersby alerted authorities. Firefighters found the incident largely contained with minimal property loss, though the roast was ruined.
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East Main Street
Mary Marshall
Sheibe Rook
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