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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1919

Page

5

George Creel Explains Irish Claims and U S Policy

George Creel argues that Irish claims affect the United States and calls for justice as the basis for world peace. He notes Irish contributions in war and peace, urges Anglo Irish amity, and contends Ireland suffers oppression needing remedy to restore relations.

George Creel United States France Italy Department of Americans Ireland Amelia Fingland Wae Goris

Chorus Girl V College Debate Sparks Bryn Mawr Row

Philadelphia June. Bryn Mawr College president S M Carey Thomas argues a wife and mother count best with education, while chorus girls claim practicality matters more for marital happiness. The dispute unfolds as college graduates press culture over mere degrees.

Philadelphia Broadway S. M. Carey Thomas Bryn Mawr College Merry-Merry Bryn Mawr Eive Bryn Mawr’ College Thomas OSES William Dick Board of Education

Derby Man Despondent Plumber Ends Life in River

John Lettich aged 60 a longtime Derby resident and plumber with BE W Peck company seemingly despondent over job loss jumped into the Naugatuck River off Main Street late Saturday night. His family noticed his disappearance and police searched. the body was recovered and sent to the morgue. He is survived by his wife one son and one daughter.

John. Lettich Derby John Lettich Naugatuck Main Street Erane Fils J.P. Colwell N. Loomis. Lettich BE. W. Peck” Company Angt

Lawler Named First Candidate for Minnesotas House Seat

Dan W Lawler former St Paul mayor and longtime Minnesota political figure announced as the first candidate to fill the vacancy in Minnesota's congressional district following the death of Congressman Carl VanDyke. Lawler a Democrat is an attorney and has been involved in national campaigns increasing his Northwest recognition.

Wat W. Tawler Paul Minn Dan W.lawler St. Paul Minnesota House of Representatives Carl C. VanDyke Lawler van Dyke American Northwest

African explorer refutes Garner on missing link claim

Professor Charles B. Ageheimer of Baltimore, returning from a Smithsonian Institute expedition, disputes Professor R. L. Garner’s claim of capturing a speaking ape or missing link. Ageheimer says the ape was taken by him, not Garner, and casts doubt on any ability to converse with monkeys.

Baltimore Act Charles B. Ageheimer Limore Smithsonian Institute R. L.garner Ascheimer Garner

Navy to release 8900 yeowomen from service soon

Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Committee that about 8900 yeowomen who enlisted for clerical duties during the war should be released gradually. He urged a year for them to seek other work or take civil service exams for permanent appointments. Chairman Butler favored keeping them in their posts.

Navy Department Daniels Flouse Naval Committee Butler

Turkey Repents German Alliance Amid War Reflections

New York dispatch says India made notable wartime progress per K C Paul YMCA India secretary arriving from Liverpool aboard the Vauban. He notes 1.6 million Indian troops with literacy under 1 in 1,000, and cooperatives reducing usurious lending rates. Also Boston’s Charles Hanley reports Turkey regrets German ties and seeks U S trade. Greece and Turkey food supplies vary.

New York India K. C. Paul Young Men’s Christian Association In Vauban Liverpool Mr. Paul Y. M. CA Paul Charles A. Hanley Boston Turkey Greece United States Mr. Hanley

American Legion Names an Information Officer

The New York State Branch of the American Legion forms a department to assist soldiers and sailors with war risk insurance allowances pay and bonuses. A war risk officer will provide free information to veterans and servicemen and women, excluding conscientious objectors and dishonorably discharged individuals. Instructions for similar departments were sent to other states by Henry Lindsley, former director of the Bureau of War Risks Insurance. A national committee will operate from New York and a bureau will be in Washington.

New York New York State American Legion Henry Lindsley National Executive Committee Bureau of War Risks Insurance Washington

Denver Post buys plane for distributing papers

The Denver Post announced it has purchased an airplane to distribute newspapers to suburban towns, signaling a new, rapid delivery plan. This move aims to expand reach beyond city limits and speed up early-morning editions for readers in surrounding communities.

ALR Dounver The Denver Post

Prejudiced Critique on a Poem by Tor.instance

A poem fragment provokes editor and poet figures in a dialogue about rhyme and pronunciation. The exchange touches on offended majesty and philadelphia toqwirer style notes.

Crulic Tor Philadelphia

Uncle Eben debates money sent abroad and labor costs

Sprangeh remarks to Uncle Ezra that money sent to the old country by songsters and the funds from tourists might drain American wealth, suggesting removing the rank and extra pay from geowomen.

Sprangeh Ezra Anset Eben When Old Country

Memories of a Hammock Promise in Moonlit Night

The fragment recalls Agane swinging in the moonlight while proposing marriage, with Jinks pledging memory of the hammock from last night and Hanks agreeing. A broken hammock is noted as the one sat in before.

Agane Jinks Hanks

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