Ridgefield Taxpayers to Buy Town Bonds
Ridgefield residents in a June meeting discussed disposal of 820000 sewer bonds and a New York firm’s offer to buy them. Borough property owners requested allotment to purchase, which was approved. DEW sewer extension work began with gas line on Ramapo road, crossing back lots to Barry avenue amid recent cave-ins. Large hills settling tank excavation reached 15 feet depth when a free water flow appeared from the stream.
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Ridgefield
New York
Ramapo Road
Barry Avenue
Clear Ship Officers of Murder Charge
Captain Adolph C. Pedersen and his son Adolph H. were acquitted by a federal jury of causing the death of Axel Hansen, a sailor on their bark, after Hansen reportedly jumped overboard to escape a beating. Shipmates said Hansen seized a log line but drowned as the vessel remained on course. The Pedersens argued high seas prevented a rescue and claimed Hansen preached W. W. doctrines and tried to incite mutiny.
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New York
Adolph C. Pedersen
Adolph H
Axel Hansen
Pedersens
Cape Town
Hansen
Gold embargo lifted by president in new policy
Washington June 9 The embargo on gold imports and exports is removed by order of President Wilson on the federal reserve board’s recommendation. Gold may move freely with Bolshevik Russia except where monetary control remains. The change broadens international trade while ending Russia’s exchange restrictions.
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Washington
Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
Aeleen Siegrist and the Ringling Brothers Flying Troupe
Aeleen Siegrist, part of the world’s largest aerialist family, performs daily for nine months and years in a Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey show. She explains training, health benefits of regular exercise, and praises fellow aerialists while highlighting the troupe’s distinctive feats at the upcoming June 27 performance.
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Aeleen Slegrist
Siegrist
Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Batley
Ed Eh l
Stegrist
Ringling Brother
Barnum & Bailey
America
Kiarkonians
Jarnest Clark
Thrift Won't Bar Widows From State Assistance
Hartford June 9 Colonel Robert Eaton administrator of the widows pension law said aid would not be refused to widows with $300 saved if frugality and thrift show need to support children at home. He noted misapprehension that only widows with more than one child were eligible. A number of claims have already been filed.
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Hartford
Robert ©. Eaton
Widows’ Pension Law
Dr Karl Muck Deportation Seen By U S Attorney
Boston June 9 Dr Karl Muck former conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra held at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia as an enemy alien is to be deported soon according to Judd Dewey assistant U S Attorney. Washington said recommendations for his deportation have not reached there and no orders were being contemplated.
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Boston
Karl Muci
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Fort Oglethorpe
Georgia
Judd Dewey
U. Ss
Washington
Karl Muck
Pennsylvania Casuals Arrive From Brest
The President Grant docked at Boston bringing Pennsylvania casuals from Brest. Detachments of the 1st and 104th engineers and 2,400 members of the 23a engineers arrived aboard the Winifredian. Troops proceeded to Camp Devens, Massachusetts.
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Boston
Pennsylvania
President Grant
Brest
M1st
104Th
Winifredian
Camp Devens
Mass
Operatives Resume Work After Long Cotton Strike in New Bedford
In New Bedford Massachusetts June 4 about thirty thousand operatives returned to cotton mills after a three week shutdown caused by engineers strike demanding higher wages. Wages to be adjusted later. The piece also includes a series of items titled Victory Dogs and a humorous exchange about evidentiary tomstone lines and last dance remarks.
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New Bedford Cotton Mills
New Bedford
Mass
Theatre News Polls and Bridgeport Opera Opening
Eleven former U S S George Washington sailors entertained President Wilson’s peace party aboard ship en route to Pa with Eve ilar a musical satire. The show drew heat from the audience with strong comic turns and song numbers. The bill also featured vaudeville acts, a Gorgallias Trio shooting display, and the Woman Thou Gavest Me film. Bridgeport opens the De Feo Grand Opera company with Rigoletto at the Lyric, planning five days of operas with 75 in the company, plus an orchestra and chorus. Norma Talmadge leads The New Moon at Plaza with Marguerite Clayton and Stuart Holmes in support.
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U. S
S&s George
Washington
Bridgeport
Wilson
Eve Ilar
Philip Dunning
Harry Armstrong
Harry Downing
Patrick Ahearn
Emer. Welch
Field Sisters
Vwaiman & Berry
Whris Richards
Gorgallias
Hall Caine
Mack Sennet
Pathe News
Jayue
Lyric Theatre
DeFeo Grand Opera Company
Worcester
New Haven
Metropolitan
Chicago
Boston
Mile
Garvelli
Gilda
Sciaretti
la Duca di Mantova
S. Garavelli
Rigoletto
Dorothy Francis
Magdelena
Christie
Bennet
Gaumont News
Screen Magazine
Tia Foot Remedy Advertises Comfort for Tired Feet
An old advertisement markets Tia as a magical foot relief for sore tired feet. It claims acids and poisons are drawn away, offering rest and comfort for feet that ache burn or swell. The copy promises lasting happiness with a five cent box available at druggists or department stores.
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Council of Foreign Ministers
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N. J
House of Delegates
American Medical Association
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Red Cross
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National Geographical Society
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van Dyk
Victory
Main St
Sere Teeta Aed
Tugegn
Helin
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Ln City ‘Coubt
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Memphis
MAIN
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Ringling
Bailey
D. M. Read Co
World Picture
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Park City Theatre
Stratford Avenue
12Th Dist. Republican Club
Teddy Roosevelt
Roosevelt
L Ko Comedy
Norma Talmadge
Bessie Barriscale
William Pax
J. J. Pershing
Neary & Gore
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Kestone
Schneider Studio
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Roton Point
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Walter Robers
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Johnny Miles
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Furn
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John Hughes
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Billy Goley
Wissner
Fairfield Beach
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Mack Sennett
Marie Walcamp
Lordship Pavilion
Malone
House &Donnelly
Mars
Ras
de Feo Grand Opera Co
Talmadge Tatest
Maxwell
Christie & Benne
Mitchet! Lewis
Bai Ushme
West End
State St
Clinton Ave
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Uriklen
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Exgith Genodiaey
Chris Richards
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