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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1919

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Ven Svarc Attacks Bolshevism at Victory Dinner

Ven Svare of Cleveland denounces Bolshevism at a Sokol hall welcome dinner for returned servicemen, warning that Bolshevism will fail to gain a foothold in America. Congress member Chindblom of Chicago scorns Bolshevist propaganda as crowds of 500 plus listen to speakers including Mayor Wilson and Justice Wheeler.

Ven Svaie Cleveland Ohio Sokol Hall Chindblom Chicago Plaza Theatre America Palestine Russia Yen Svare Wilson George W. Wheeler L. J.zharlovsky Frederick J. Adams A. S. Ambrose Svare New York Czecho-Slovakia United States New England Foundation For SiMe Germany

FOF May Oust Radicals

Atlantic City N J June 22 The American Federation of Labor will consider a memorial authorizing the executive council to oust unions showing unhealthy tendencies The move aims to prevent radical influence and to sever ties with bodies like the IWW and similar groups The federation seeks to preserve its unity and oppose extreme radicalism within the labor movement

Atlantic Cify N. J American Federation of Labor Executive Council T. WW. W

Police Shakeup Shifts Many Officers Across Precincts

A routine six month department reshuffle takes effect at 7 am shifting captains lieutenants and sergeants across all precincts. Names include Regan O Connell Cooley Blansfeld and OLeary Trazer Prout Flanagan Flood Walker Wagner ONeill Bendetta Jet Mejet Burton Kehoe Wynn Goulden Isidy McGovern Brown Poland Wolff Myers Cody Coughan Burns Herb Watts and others as part of the reassignments.

Pollce Regan O'Connell Cooley Blansfeld O'Leary Box Trazer Prout Flanagan Flood Ith Walker Wagner Sth O'Neil Bendettat Mejet Burton Kehoe Wynn Goulden Isidy McGovern Brown Poland Wolff Myers Cody P. Coughan Burns Herb Watts

Falls From Wagon Injures Man At Victoria Carnival

Sherman of New Bedford Massachusetts fell from a wagon while unloading equipment for the Victoria Car nival Shows yesterday. He suffered a possible fracture of the thigh and was taken to Bridgeport hospital for treatment.

White Sherman New Bedford Mass Bridgeport Hospital

Spectacular raid by commissioner halts dice game

Police Commissioner John C. Stanley staged a spectacular gambling raid shortly before noon yesterday when he halted a dice game aboard a jitney bus at the corner of Jake Field Avenue and Middle Street. Nine men were arrested, with one escapee later captured. bonds were set at 26 dollars for most, 75 dollars for Condella. The bus raid caused bedlam as players tried to flee, but all prisoners were taken to police headquarters for City Court arraignment.

John C.tanley Lamesel Jake Field Avenue Middle Harold Francis Howard Avenue Sam Levine State Street Louis Condella Hamilton Street Edward Jackjson Stratford John Altman Mairfield Avenue Edward Cohan East Mainstreet William Myers Tranistan Avenue Carl Anderson Stra‘tford Frank Kelly Condella Slantay Bedlam Middle Street

Police Convention to Be Held In City This Week

Plans are complete for the Connecticut State Police Association convention to be held in the city Wednesday. About 140 delegates from across the state will attend, with events at the Elk’s club including a social night, entertainment, midnight act, and meals.

State Police Association Charles H. Suckley Connecticut Elk’s Club State Street Llks Bridgeport Lodge N. 36 Focal Club Patrick T. Kelley Lester ‘Tp. Burdick James Saunders Jon Whalen Ernie Lynch Charles J. Suckley Charles Evan Keith Loren Delbridge

We Know No Surrender German Admiral Says

London reports Admiral von Reuter asserts German fleet sank due to believed armistice expiry. He claims sinking followed navy tradition of no surrender as 71 ships were destroyed four hours, leaving only Baden and three destroyers afloat. British officials seek details amid scarce Scapa Flow briefing.

von Reuter British Robert Welles Ritchie London von. Reuter Daily Express Admiralty Naval Publicity Department Draan Bader Scapa Flow Thurso Scapa Greenland Intrasat Swanblazer Jhay Baden

Italian Delegation Named for Peace Conference

Rome June 22 The Italian delegation to the peace conference will be formed by former foreign minister Tittoni, Senator Guglielmo Marconi and Senator Vittoria Scinioia.

Rome Hawai Tittoni Guglielmo Marconi Vittoria Scinioia

Wasleat Beeianon Occurs Atspot Where Enemy Battleships Sank

London dispatch reports a violent morning explosion near the site where a German warship was sunk yesterday. A massive water column and debris rose as the remaining German vessel ran aground. German crews were said to be aboard the battleship Royal Sovereign.

London Kirkwall Central News Citown

Tornado Kills About 200 in Fergus Falls Area

News wires report a severe cyclone at Fergus Falls and nearby areas, crashing the Grand Hotel and demolishing the Northern Pacific depot. About 200 deaths are feared as three blocks of business districts are wiped out and homes are leveled. A Great Northern train was derailed west of Fergus Falls with casualties.

Pargo N. D Tornaito Fergus Falls Mirn Staples Northern Pacife Northern Pacific Fergus Falls Travis Fergus, Falls ST. Paul Miri Pergush Walls Great Northern Worgus Falls

Widening Split in Allied Nations Reported in Paris

A Paris dispatch says optimism from Weimar faded as discontent grows among smaller nations. Roumania’s Premier Brallat leads moves for Greece, Poland, Serbia, and others to break from the peace talks and the Big Five and the League of Nations, accusing them of a “squire deal.” Venizelos of Greece influences a delay in three weeks ago planned action.

Paris Weimar Agaihet Italy Brallat Roumania Ia Greece Poland Roumania Serbia League of Nations Pries Venizelou

May 1919 Net Circulation Totals for Post and Telegram

The May 1919 figures show Post and Telegram combined paid circulation at 4,819 for the Post and 16,788 for the Telegram, totaling 21,607. An 8 percent Hinexense is noted for May, reflecting changes in net paid circulation across both papers.

Post Standard

Allies Reject German Peace Demands and Mobilize for Invasion

Paris dispatch reports the Council of Four rejected Germany’s demand to alter the peace terms, while Allied forces prepare for a possible invasion of Germany. Orders distributed in French English and German threaten burning homes of attackers and requisitioning railways and telegraphs as about 106,000 Americans stand ready to advance.

Saul America

Seven-year-old Wasil Roegelis Drowns in Ansonia Canal

Ansonia reports the drowning of seven year old Wasil Roegelis in the canal of the Americas Brass company near yesterday morning. He swam with Tony Kulekowski and others. Roegelis vanished after entering a cove. The body was recovered about four hours later with medical examiner Cooper assisting. The boy belonged to a large family. his mother is deceased.

Ansonia Wasil Roegelis Canal of the Americas Brass Company Tony Kuleikowski Borissiy Roegelis Kulekowski

Paris to Honor Americans July 4 Parade and Pershing Reception

Paris announces monster demonstrations on July 4 to mark American independence. General Pershing will be received by the municipality and President Poincare will review an American troops parade in the Place de la Concorde.

Paris Havas United Stat Pershing Poincare Place de la Concorde

Weimar Assembly Favors Signing Peace Treaty 237 To 138

Berlin June 22 The Weimar National Assembly voted 237 to 138 to sign the peace treaty and expressed confidence in Herr Bauer’s government. The assembly also approved a vote of confidence in the new premier despite abstentions, as Bauer declared Germany would sign but reject responsibility for the war and certain terms.

Paris Council of Tour Weimar Wilson Premier -Lloyd-George Germany Chiuses Certany Council of Four Élaske Kaiser, Ninatiia Pepemma Waiire Weimar National Assembly Bauer Associated Press Berlin National Assembly Herr Bauer National’ Assembly Germania Toda Mueil Peace Congress Democrats Herr Bas Phillip Scheidemann Scheidemann

German Assembly to Ask Allies to Amend Treaty

The German National Assembly in Weimar will seek a vote of confidence for the new cabinet and then send a note to Versailles demanding changes to the peace treaty. Allies may be urged to address six German concerns while the treaty itself would still be signed, possibly as soon as Tuesday or Wednesday. A protocol to cover the six disputed points may be added and a commission will oversee fortifications and coast defenses in the Belize land area.

Republic Wilson Bridgeport America National Assembly Weimar Schoon Versailles Germany Thors Land Belize Ers Sion

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