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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
14
Major General William R. Smith commander of the 36th Division arrived in New York aboard the Patricia. The transport also brought 2,846 officers and men of the division and was accompanied by the cruiser St. Louis and other units including ambulance service sections and transport corps members.
At a Prohibition League of America convention in Washington Representative Cooper of Ohio accused Samuel Gompers of lying about labor’s stance on prohibition. He argued liquor interests hide behind workers and predicted no wartime prohibition repeal. He called beer hat wearers Bolshevists and anarchists. Johns Hopkins Dr. Howard A. Kelly joined delegates opposing alcohol use as drug or beverage.
American marines have landed at Punta Renas and Port Lima in Costa Rica amid the two month old revolution against General Tinoco. Despatches printed in local newspapers note the revolt has drawn regional attention over the past four weeks.
Devon June 4 Special The Devon Republican club has resumed activities for the fall campaign. A meeting at C O Mathews office formed a committee to outline the party's program for the upcoming election. Myrtle Beach June 4 Special The assault charge against A F Hayslinger was withdrawn after a dispute over repair work and an automobile. Edgerton and Hasslinger, both prominent local citizens, were involved.
Kenneth Beard, 13, of Camden street Devon, was struck at Bridgeport and Naugatuck avenues and left injured as the driver sped off. He suffered a badly sprained leg and minor cuts and bruises but was found to be resting comfortably after examination by Dr. Le J. Pons.
Washington June 4 House Republicans asserted control by blocking a Democratic amendment to a resolution. The measure would increase the war expenditures committee to 15 members to allow five inquiries into war department costs. Democrats sought six seats. vote 197 to 155 along party lines. Speaker Gillett will appoint ten Republicans and five Democrats for inquiries into aviation ordnance camps cantonments quartermasters foreign expenditures.
The U S Army seeks qualified musicians for three year enlistments. Applicants can choose their branch and station. Openings include regular army bands, 13th Band, CGAC and 17th Cavalry Band in various theaters such as Panama Canal Zone China and the Philippines. Further details at Recruiting Station 925 Main Street.
Merwin of Merwin's Beach will entertain the Ducia Chapter Sewing Circle at the meeting Friday afternoon. Twelve new members were sworn in last night at the Devon Hose Company fire-house on Spring Street by Commissioner Lewis P. Baldwin.
Bertha Payton of Wyitts Lane was found guilty on a charge linked to a quarrel involving Madelin Gordueer. A two month county jail sentence was imposed by Judge Bartlett in city court yesterday.
In grey and tan tweeds coats with belt pockets, smart for summer wear at 12 50 in tan only. Green piping on belt and pockets with jaunty models for seashore or street. Women's middy blouses white with black ties and blue red or green collars. Annex price 1 00 Turkish towels large heavy weight crochet bed spreads and full size pillow cases with muslin deep hems. Printed voices patterns 27 inches 19 cts. Colored poplins for dresses and children 27 inches long cloth 30 inches 19 cts 12 yd piece 2 19 suitable for waists dresses and children striped and checks 35 cts.
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