Bridgeport Plans Sound Trips for Mothers and Children
Community Service backed by health, charity, and recreation groups will charter the Park City to take 50 mothers and children daily to Port Jefferson and back during July and August. Meals, entertainment, and transportation to Stratford avenue pier are provided. Churches will raise funds, aiming for over 3000, to support the outings, with a visiting nurse aboard each trip and the slogan Sound Trips for Sound People.
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Bridgeport
Sound
Park City
Port Jefferson
Bridgeport Towing Line Company
Stratford Avenue
Health Department
Charity Department
Visiting Nurse Association
Catholic Bureau
Charity
Organization Society
Recreation Bureau
Lieutenant Murray Carries Out Record Flight
New York on June 25 a record flight from Atlantic City to New York was set by Lieut Kenneth H Murray formerly of the American air service piloting a small Sopwith Camel scout plane. The 140 mile course took 61 minutes and was officially certified by the Aero Club of America. Murray’s craft matches the design used by Capt M R James who perished attempting the Boston Atlantic City route.
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New York
Atlantic City
N. IT
Kenneth H.murray
American Air Service
Asro Club of America
Murray
M. R. James
Boston
Mobilization Ordered for All Workmen in Hungary
Paris dispatch reports the Hungarian Communist congress mandates general mobilization of all workmen. The military situation in Hungary is described as unfavorable and troop morale as poor, prompting the extraordinary order.
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Paris
Havas
Hungarian Communist Congress
Budapest
Hungary
Handsome medals for Bridgeport war veterans
Bridgeport unveils Service Recognition medals for every local service man and woman. Distribution begins today at City Hall headquarters from 9 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with extended Saturday hours.
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Service Recognition
Bridgeport
Spee
Army appropriation bill passes Senate without roll call
The army appropriation bill carrying 888 million dollars was approved by the Senate late today without a roll call. It provides an average army of about 400,000 men next year, an increase of 171.6 million in funds and 100,000 in personnel over the House bill, and was sent to conference.
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Washington
Senate
Miss Catherine McKenna Becomes Mrs Ferrano
Friends learned of the marriage of Catherine McKenna chief toll operator at the local telephone exchange 27 East Street Stratford to Louis Farrand an employee of Singer Co. The announcement came at a party at the bride home. The wedding occurred December 26 in New York.
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Catherine McKenna
East Street
Stratford
Louis Farrand
Singer Co
New York
City Welcomes Boys Home With Service Recognition Week
Whole city joins a city wide project to honor returning service members with bells, decorations, and a Great White Way style pennant plan. Medals issued to registered men at City Hall validate admission to week events and amusements planned by clubs and businesses.
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A. G. Leake Erecting Company
Big Turneout
Public Rapidly Buying up Stock of The Liquor Dealers in Bridgeport
Public demand for bottled liquor surges in Bridgeport as federal tolerances for in home stock loosen. Clubs report depleted inventories with some considering a rocker system, while saloon keepers remain uncertain. Dealers named include Village Store James Stapleton Birnbaum brothers David Cotter and William Kennah. Demand may push whiskey to 20 to 35 dollars a gallon before snow fires. Licenses may be invalidated until National Prohibition begins in 1920 amid anticipated army demobilization.
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Washington
Standard Telegram
Tippling House
Seaside
Brooklown
Algonquin
Bridgeport
James Stapleton
Birnbaum Brothers
David Cotter
William Kennah
R. T.whiting
Congress
Leon Wins First Prize in Barnum Essay Contest
Bridgeport High School graduation featured Barnum prize awards with Edward J. Leon winning $30 for Preparedness for Peace. Harold K. Moss took second with $20. Other prizes included the Fairchild chemistry award to Harry W. Rabinowitz and the Margaret Faith Somerset scholarship to Esther Holden Averill. 246 graduates received diplomas as dignitaries presided.
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Barnant
Bridgeport High School
Barnum
Edward J. Leon
Harold K. Moss
Fairchild
Harry W. Rabinowitz
Esther Holden Averill
Margaret ‘Faith Somerset
Olive Catherine Edwards
Samuel J. Slawson
Eilner H
Lewis
Leon
Theodore Roosevelt
Edward F. Lewis
John Vincent Donnelly
Havens
Board of Education
Thomas L. Cullinan
Vincent I. Keating
Richard I Neathercut
Moss
Lifesaving Hero Hauls Duo From Fairfield Beach Canoe
At Fairfield Beach on a calm afternoon a canoe capsized off Penfield Reef light. Billy Hughes, a volunteer lifeguard from Bridgeport, hauled J. S. A. Kingsley and John King from the water after an hour of exposure. Lifesaving aid and beach spectators followed as the exhausted men were revived. both credit Hughes with saving their lives.
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Fairfield
Billy Hughes
Fairfield Beach
J. S. A. Kingsley
Astor
West Avenue
Bridgeport
John King
New York
Pentleid Gees
Hughes
William H. Donaldson
Grace Barton
Anson” Street
Mildred Hendrickson
Main Street
George
Dieterle
Jersey City
Miss Hendrickson
William H. Stevens
Pequot
Kingsley
King
Martin Terrace
Baird Machine Co
Mfegaard
Hughone
T ‘Co
Penfield Reef
Haig
Railwaymen's Union Entertains Veterans in Bridgeport
Royal welcome given to returned soldiers at Frey ters cafe as Bridgeport local 459 of the Street Railwaymen's Union hosted about 600 veterans. John McGee acted as toastmaster with speakers Mayor Wilson, B Mannigan, Bb R Bigelow, Frank Kibling, transportation chiefs Thomas McLean and W W Maer among them.
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Freyters Cafe
Bridgeport
Street Railwaymen's Union
Bridgeport Street Railway
John McGee
Mayor Wilson
B. Mannigan
The
Union
Bb. R. Bigelow
Frank Kibling
Tomas McLean
Norwalk
W.W. H. Maer
New Haven
Peace resolution blocked in committee in Washington
Washington June 24 A peace declaration proposal backed by opponents of the League of Nations was blocked today in the Senate foreign relations committee hindering immediate congressional action.
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Washington
League of Nations
Congress
Senate Foreign Relational Committee
Return of Troops Abroad Will Speed Up
War Department outlines plan to withdraw volunteer enlistment offers for service in Europe. Regular officers overseas to be relieved, with policy abandoned due to Europe’s improving situation and near peace treaty. About 70,000 volunteers enrolled, 120,000 to remain abroad, as divisions plan return and replacements numbered around 46,000. Baker cites uncertainty on post war army size while forecasts of three divisions remain.
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Washington
Europe
War Department
Baker
Paris
Germany
Mueller Declines to Attend Versailles Peace Talks
Paris dispatches report Hermann Mueller has declined to go to Versailles to sign the peace treaty. Field Marshal von Hindenburg resigns as chief of the army, and German delays in presenting plenipotentiaries fuel uncertainty about a signing date. Officials note cabinet trepidation in naming men willing to accept harsh terms.
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Paris
London
Hermann Mueller
Tageblatt
Isailles
von Hindenburg
Council of Four
Versailles
Germany
An. Ulth
Bauer
Atte
Mueller
Hamieh Haimhausen
Onus
Brewers Drop Action to Secure Injunction
St Louis brewing firms withdrew injunction actions in federal court aimed at halting federal interference with 2.75 percent beer. Attorneys said the case will not be pressed while the Supreme Court decides if such beer is intoxicating, and the breweries plan to continue making 2.75 beer after July 1.
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ST. Louis
United States District Court
St. Louis Brewing Association
Independent Breweries Company
United States Supreme Court
Plainville Celebration Marred By Plane Crash
On welcome home day in Plainville an army airplane taking part in the program overturned about 100 feet from the ground. Lt. Francis Kirby and Sgt. 1B. S. Wharft escaped with shook up. Gov Holcomb spoke at the exercises.
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Plainville
Francis Kirby
1B. S. Wharft
Holcomb
Private Frank Gaffney Named Second Bravest Man
Camp Dix New Jersey June 25 Private Frank Gaffney Company G 108th Infantry 27th Division New York National Guard entered the Hall of Fame. Sergeant Alvin York of Pall Mall Tennessee is the only American to boast a larger prisoner bag. Gaffney, wounded losing an arm, piloted men into American lines and earned a Congressional Medal of Honor as Major General McHale praised his bravery.
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Camp Din
N. J
Frank Gaffney
108Th Infantry
New York National Guard
Alvin York
Pall Mall
Tenn
Gaffney
McHale
Gaftsney
Suffrage Association Told Governor's Decision
Hartford June 24 The executive board of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association heard Miss Katharine Ludington report on meeting Governor Holcomb who was urged to call a special legislative session to act on the suffrage amendment. The board voted to convene the Men's Council of 100 next Tuesday to discuss securing a special session.
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Hartford
Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association
Katharine Ludington
Holcomb
Pacific Fleet Sails for West Coast July 16 to 20
Secretary Daniels announced the Pacific Fleet, formed from Atlantic vessels, will sail from Hampton Roads to the west coast between July 16 and 20. He indicated Secretary Daniels will likely join one ship as a passenger on the voyage through the Panama Canal.
Boy Scouts Toast Victory With Bonfire Plans
Bridgeport scouts prepare a peace celebration bonfire at Beardsley or Seaside Park to mark the German signing. Mayor Wigan says no bell or whistle arrangements yet. police plan a quiet vigil with a cav eal watch to quell any trouble if it arises.
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Boy Scouts of America
Glther
Beardsley Park
Seaside Park
Bridgeport
Wigan
One in Hospital and the Other Locke
Wasul Raybock and Paul Nay, boarders at 416 Mains, were involved in a stabbing at a boarding house. Raybock was taken to Bridgeport Hospital after a man stabbed him in the left breast. Nay was arrested on an assault charge and bonded at $1,000. Police arrived soon after, an ambulance bore Raybock to emergency care, and Kossuth aided in transferring the injured man.
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Wasul Raybock
Mi Bridge
Wasis
Paul Nay
Raybocks
Nagi
Hospitar
Kossuth
Raybock
Bridgeport Hospital
Woman Arrested on Theft Charges in Tarrytown Case
A woman claiming to be Mrs. O'Meara of Tarrytown was arrested last night on theft charges. The accused allegedly stole a necklace from a child on Lexington Avenue. Mrs. Lupoxiliio, mother of the child, helped plan the alleged act and is held on $150 bond.
Pursuit of Villa Band Reported in Juarez Teletype
Telegram from Pedro Quiroga in Juarez June states federal cavalry pursue scattered bands in northern Chihuahua. Message notes General Gonalea ordered 3 men by General Ahumada before base departure yesterday.
Lieutenant John Biggs Charged With Murder
Coblenz dispatch reports Kansas City man Lieutenant John Beggs, 231 ru, arrested on murder charges related to a shooting near Seeburg in a neutral area. German authorities claim two civilians, including a woman, were killed in the incident.
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Coblenz
John Beggs
Kansas City
Murda
Seeburg
Neutranom
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