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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1919

Page

18

Ven Svare Attacks Bolshevism at Victory Dinner

Ven Svare denounces Bolshevism at two Americanization meetings amid large crowds in Cleveland and Chicago. He names foreigners and Jews in a charged call to defend American ideals, urges deportation of alleged troublemakers, and stresses unity under the flag with Mayor Wilson and other leaders backing the stand.

Ven Svare Cleveland Ohio Bolshevi Sokol Sol‘diers Chindblom Chicago Caos Plaza Théatre America EAN

Labor federation mulls power to oust radical unions

Atlantic City July 22. The American Federation of Labor convention will consider a memorial to empower its executive council to oust unions deemed unhealthy. Sponsors argue charters of central bodies breaking the federation or aligning with radicals threaten the one big union goal and seeking to sever ties would, if needed, put such bodies in the same class as the IWW and be fought with vigor.

America New York Jaffa Palestine Europe Russia Atlanticity American Federation of Labor 1. W

Police Shakeup Shifts Many Officers Across Precincts

A broad police department reorganization takes effect at 7 am, shifting captains lieutenants and sergeants across all precincts. Notable moves include Captains Regan OConnell Cooley Blanafield and numerous lieutenants and sergeants reassigned to new posts in a routine six month cycle.

Regan O'Connell Cooley Heidgperterss Blanafield O'Neil Bendettat McGirr Barton Kehoe Flynn Goulden Latee McGovern Brown Poland Wollt Myers Cody J. P. Coughlin Burns Herb Watts

Rider Hurt as Wagon Drops at Victoria Carnival

Earl Sherman of New Bedford Massachusetts fell from a wagon while unloading equipment for the Victoria Carnival Shows and suffered a possible fracture of the right thigh. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment.

Earl Sherman New Bedford Mass Bridgeport Hospital

Spectacular Raid by Commissioner Halts Dice Game

Police Commissioner John halts a dice game on a jitney near Fairfield avenue and Middle Street. He captures nine men, one escapes through a window but is later arrested. Names include Sam Hro SKY, Harold Francois, Sam Levine, Louis Condella, Edward Jackson, John Altman, Edward Cohan, William Myers, Carl Anderson, and Frank Kelly. bail set at 25 dollars, Condelia held on 75. Prisoners to be arraigned in the city court this morning.

John Stanley Scari Fairfield Avenue Middle Stract Alcer Sam Hgro SKY Berkshire Avenue Harold Francois Howard Avenue Sam Levine State Street Louis Condella Hamilton ‘Street Edward Jackson Stratford John Altman Edward Cohan East Main Street Wiliam Myers Iranistan Avenue Carl “Anderson Bedlam Yvarnin Fle Anyind Polits Tite Court

Police Lodge to Host Connecticut Convention Night Festivities

About 150 delegates from across Connecticut will arrive Tuesday for the State Police association convention in this city. The Elk's club on State street will host a gala social Tuesday and Wednesday with a three hour show, local performers, acts from theatres, and midnight entertainment. Delegates will enjoy meals and motor rides as organizers aim for a warm midweek reception and a strong turnout from Lodge N.36 and nearby Elks.

Charles H. Suckley Connecticut Eulk's State Street Isles Bridgeport Lodge N.36 Patrick ST. Kelley

We Know No Surrender German Admiral Says Scuttling

Admiral Von Reuter, who commanded the surrendered fleet, says he ordered the scuttling believing the armistice had expired. The British admiralty offers no further comment as details from Scapa Flow remain scarce. Baden remains afloat with others damaged or sunk. only a fragment of the fleet shows at Swanbister Bay and surrounding waters.

von Reuter British Robert Welles Ritchie London Daily Express Admiralty Naval Publicity Department Biess Baden Swater Maine Havana Emden Swanbister Bay

Explosion Near Sunk German Warship Shocks Coast

A violent explosion near the site of a German battleship loss sent a huge water column and debris skyward. The sole remaining German ship anchored yesterday ran aground as crews were reassigned aboard Royal Sovereign.

London Kirkwall Royal’ Sovereign

New Italian Delegation to Peace Conference

Rome reports Italy will send a new delegation to the peace conference. The lineup includes former foreign minister Tittonio, Senator Guglielmo Marconi, and Senator Vittorio Scialoia.

Rome Havai Tittonio Guglielmo ‘“Marconi Vittorio Scialoia

Tornado Devastates Fergus Falls City Area Kills About 200

Fargo North Dakota dispatches report a violent cyclone striking Fergus Falls Minnesota this afternoon killing around 200 people and wrecking three blocks of the business district. The Grand Hotel and depot are demolished with trains blown off tracks and many homes leveled in the city.

Fargo X. D Fergus Falls Minn Staples Othe Worthern Pacific Northern Pacific Wergush Falls

Split in Allied Nations widens at Paris talk

Report from Paris notes rising gloom as Roumania and partners plan to break from the peace congress and oppose the big five and the League of Nations until a square deal is assured. Greece’s Venizelos urges watchful waiting to delay action.

Paris Weimar Httle Italy Bratlat Roumania Graece Poland Serbia League of Nations Venizelou Greece

8 Percent Rise in Net Paid Retention for Post and Telegram

An 8 percent increase in net paid retention is reported for the Post and Standard Telegram. May 1018 shows Post earnings of 24,309 and Telegram 16,788 in May 1918, indicating improved revenue performance for the two publications.

Allied note rejection delays German peace modifications

Paris dispatch reports the Council of Four rejected Germany’s demand to alter the peace terms and remove charges against the former emperor. President Wilson and Lloyd-George conferred as German notes were reviewed. In Coblenz, one million Allied troops prepared for possible invasion with orders mobilized in French English and German. Approximately 100000 Americans to advance if ordered.

Paris Associa Press Council of Four Council Weimar Wilson loyd-George Germany Blauses Coblunz Foch Rhine America

Seven year old boy drowns in Ansonia canal

Wasil Roegelis aged seven drowned in the canal of the America Brass company in Ansonia near yesterday morning. The body was recovered after about four hours. He swam with Tony Kukowski and others nearby. The coroner authorized removal of the body. The boy belonged to a large family and his brother is deceased.

Ansonia Wasil Roefelis America Brass Company Tony Kulekowski Auma Aga Stoegeils Kulekowski Yxamner Cooper

Paris to pay tribute to Americans on July 4th

Paris announces monster demonstrations on July 4 to honor the US Independence anniversary. General Pershing will be received by the municipality and President Poincare will allow a parade of American troops in the Place de la Concorde.

Paris Havas United States Pershing Poincare Place de la Concorde

Weimar Assembly Approves Signing Peace Treaty

Berlin reports the Weimar National Assembly voted 237 to 138 to sign the peace treaty with the Allied powers. Premier Bauer, backed by 236 to 89 confidence vote, warned Germany would sign only with the people consulted and without accepting Article 230 extraditions. A German peace delegation was named to negotiate at Versailles as Allied terms draw a firm line.

Weimar National Assembly Bauer Associated Press Berlin Germany Associated National Assembly Herr Bauer Artic Baer Gérmania Iss Mueller Assembly Desp Peace Congress Cording Germanix Ead Gerar Pial Atched Wilson Rantzin Paris Haniel von Halmhausen Versailles Werr- Bauer Democrats Het Net Nistor Ons Herr. Bane Bald OS

German Assembly to Ask Allies to Amend Treaty

Paris dispatch says Weimar session to vote confidence and send note to Versailles seeking treaty changes. Germany would waive demands for the former emperor and acknowledge war responsibility in writing. Signing predicted by midweek, with protocol on fortifications and coast defenses to be added. debate over troop movements pending German government.

Paris Asso Weimar Nook Versailles Greemany Thore Associa Felt Land

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