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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1919

Page

2

Bolshevik Foe Ven Svarc Attacks Bolshevism at Victory Banquet

Ven Svarc of Cleveland denounces Bolshevism at a victory dinner in Sokol hall before 500 citizens and servicemen. Chicago Congressman Chindblom and other leaders condemn Bolshevist propaganda as a threat to America, urging vigilance against foreigners and Jewish leaders linked to Bolshevism.

Ven Svare Cleveland Ohio Sokol Hall Chindblom Chicago Plaza Theatre America

AF of L May Oust Radicals At Convention

Atlantic City New Jersey June 22 The American Federation of Labor will consider a memorial to empower the executive to oust unions showing unhealthy tendencies A aim to curb radicalism and keep the federation free of I W W influence by canceling charters and severing ties with problematic central bodies The measure seeks to deter current and future radical dominated groups and defend the one big union concept

Atlantic City N. J American Federation of Labor

Police Shakeup Shifts Police Officers Across Precincts

A broad police department reassignment takes effect at 7 am shifting captains lieutenants and sergeants across precincts in a routine six month pattern not seen in over a year. The changes list Captains Regan O Connell Cooley Blansfield and others and include many lieutenant and sergeant moves citywide.

Regan O'Connell Cooley Blansfield O'Leary May Sth Prout Flanagan Flood Walker Wagner Neil Bendettat MaGirr Barton

Falls From Wagon Injures Man In Carnival Supply Pickup

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

Walt Sherman New Bedford Mass Bridgeport Hospital

Spectacular raid by commissioner halts dice game

Commissioner deh C Stanley staged a dramatic raid just before 1 pm yesterday, breaking up a dice game on a jitney bus at Fan Field Avenue and Middle Streets. Nine men were arrested after one fled through a window, later captured. Bonds set at 25 dollars each, except Condella held on 75 dollars. The raid drew a crowd, and the suspects were taken to police headquarters for arraignment.

Pole Deh C. Stanley Jilmey Fanfield Avenue Middle Streets Sam Borofeky Barksmre Avenae Harold Francis Howard Avenue Sam Levine State Street Charg Louis Condella Hamilton Street Edward Jackson Stratford Johan Altman Fairfeld Avenue Edward Cohan East Main Street Wiliam Myers Iranistan Avenue Carl Anderson Frank Kelly Hedlam Condella Middle Ee Potee Orty Court

Police Convention Brings Connecticut Cops to City

Plans for the State Police association annual convention in this city include a Tuesday social at Elk’s club and a Wednesday program with dinner motor ride bathing and sports. About 150 delegates from Connecticut will attend with entertainment from local acts and a midnight show direct from the metropolis.

State Police Association Charles H. Suckley Connecticut Elk’s Club State Street Bridgeport Lodge N. 86 Tixalted Patrick T. Kelley Lester T. Burdick James Saunders Joe Whalen Ernie Lynch Charles Ty. Suckley Charles Ivan ‘Keith Loren Nelbridge Jendera This Lodiza Ug Nowrhy Lilies

We Know No Surrender German Admiral Says

Admiral Von Reuter claimed the surrendered German fleet scuttled itself believing the armistice had expired. The British admiralty offered no further statements as Londoners pondered why the vast fleet was destroyed, leaving only a handful afloat and several wrecked ships at Scapa Flow.

Robert Welles Ritchie London von Reuter Daily Express Admiralty Naval Publicity Department Bader Bry Scapa View Thurso Scapa Greenland Peace Congress Atay Anythme Universal Service

Explosion Near Sunk German Ship Alters Battle Site

London reports a violent explosion near the site where a German warship was sunk yesterday. A massive water and mud column rose as debris erupted, and the lone anchored German vessel ran aground. German crews were transferred to the battleship Royal Sovereign.

London Birly Kirkwall Central News Royal Sovereign

New Italian Delegation Named for Peace Conference

Rome June 22. The Italian delegation to the peace conference will be composed of former Foreign Minister Tittoni, Senator Aglielmo Marconi and Senator Vittorio Scialoia.

Rome Havad Tittoni Aglielmo Marconi Vittorio Scialoia

Tornado hits Fergus Falls killing about 200 people

Fargo Minnesota June 22 reports say a tornado struck Fergus Falls wiping out three blocks of the business district. The Grand Hotel was razed and the Northern Pacific depot demolished. Early reports indicate as many as 200 killed with many homes leveled and trains blown from tracks.

Fargo Xii. D Fergus Falls Minn Staples Northern Pacific Fergus Polish Yvergush Falls Sd, Paul Fergus Walls

Split widens among allied nations amid anti Big Five push

June reports describe a growing rift within allied ranks as smaller nations including Greece Romania Serbia and more move to abandon proce congress ties. Led by Prentier Brutlat of Hoilmania the group plans to break away and challenge the big five and the League of Nations, though Venizelos of Greece counsels caution and waiting.

Wolmar 2 Troy Prentier Brutlat Hoiwmania Greece Polant Polant Roumania, Serbia and Others Break Away From the Proce League of Nations Waite Phso Promini Venizelog

Post and Telegram Circulation Rises in May 1918

In May 1918 the Post and Standard Telegram reported a gain in net paid circulation. The May figures show an increase reflecting growing reader demand for the two publications.

Post and Standard Telegram

Invasion Planning and German Treaty Talks in 1919

Paris reports the Council of Four rejected German calls to alter the peace treaty. Germany asserts changes to avoid accountability. Weimar assembly votes on terms. In Coblenz, over a million armed troops prepare for possible invasion, with orders in French English and German ready for distribution. About 100000 Americans poised to advance if needed.

Germany Paris Council of Four Weimar Wilson Lloyd George Kaiser Coblenz Marshal Voch Rhine America Rantzan Haniel von Hawnhausen Versaill Tierr Barer

Seven Year Old Drowns In Ansonia Canal

Wasil Roegelis aged seven drowned in the canal at the America Brass company yard in Ansonia yesterday morning. His body was recovered about four hours later after he went swimming with a companion. Some say they could swim while others doubt it. The boy, from a large family, had a deceased mother.

Ansonia Wasil Roegels America Brass Company Gearly Tony R Kulekowshki

Weimar Assembly approves signing peace treaty vote

Berlin June 22 The Weimar National Assembly votes 237 to 138 to sign the peace treaty with the allied powers. Bauer’s government gains 236 to 89 confidence but 68 abstain as debate centers on relinquishing responsibility. Bauer defends signing without German inner conviction and rejects Articles 227 to 230 on repercussions for former emperors.

Weimar National Assembly Bauer Associated Press Berlin Germany Allied Associated Powers National Assembly Herr Bauer Natonal Assembly Aed Germania Mueller Peace Congress Tole Herr ‘Baw Cabinat Schiedemanns Apenas Namhye Herr Bauér Philp Scheidemann Scheidemann

Paris to honor Americans with July Fourth parade

Paris authorities announce monster demonstrations on July 4 to mark the U S independence anniversary. A grand reception for Conor Porghing by the municipality is planned, and President Potnenre will review a parade of American troops in Place de la Concorde.

Paris Havas Papis United States Conor Porghing Prieatdent Potnenre Place de la Concorde

German Assembly Seeks Treaty Changes to Allies

German National Assembly in Weimar votes to push for changes to the peace treaty. A note to Versailles would ask allies to waive demands for surrender and acknowledge Germany's war responsibility, while preparations for potential troop moves and a protocol addressing six German points proceed.

National Assembly Wllied Rettat Land Confor Uty

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ven Svarc Europe Sokol Cai Clorence Palestine Russia George W. Wheeler L. J. Karlovsky Froderick J. Adams Ambrose Svare New York Czecho-Slovakia New England Foundation For Svarc Baroy Walt Trotsky Bela Kun Conen Sungary Kurt Eisner Besa Luxemberg France Karl Marx George Washington Humaanity Jaffa Fang Republic Mayer Wilson Bridgeport Amecca Agee Krhoe Flynn Gaulden Lassidy McGovern Brown Poland Wolff Myers Cody J. P. Coughlin Burns Herb Watts Commissioner Middle Street John C. Stanley Police Japan Jutland Britania Cyprian Havana Baden Western City St. Paul Smalter Countries Big Four Assembly Wasel Roegelis Baily L Wis
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