Recognition Week Observed Across Bridgeport area
The city marks Recognition Week with church bells and chimes at eight, amid observances honoring servicemen and women. Festivities include Seaside Park concerts by Wilson and Harvey-Hubbell bands, memorial services, and a grand fireworks display planned for July Fourth.
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Seaside Park
Goa
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Beares
Jey
Park Ana
Harvey-Hubbell
Fes
Humber
Bridgeport
Blockade Council Prepared for German Peace Treaty Ratification
June 29 report notes the Superior Blockade Council has been instructed to raise a blockade of Germany upon ratification by the assembly of the German Nationa peace treaty.
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Germany
Danbury Dentist Hurt In Auto Crash Near Newtown
Dr Willam J McLaughlin a leading Danbury dentist suffered serious injuries in an auto accident while en route from his summer home to Kent for a snake hunt. Fellow travelers William Shanahan and chauffeur Charles Cole escaped with minor injuries while cyclist Alfred Johnson of Brookfield sustained a broken left leg. McLaughlin’s car wrecked. he and Johnson were rushed to Danbury hospital. McLaughlin’s condition improving, Johnson to remain hospitalized over a month.
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Willam J. . McLaughlin
Lers
a-Danbury Hospital
William. F. Shanahan
Charles Cole
Shanahan
Cole
Walfred
Johnson
Brookfield
McLaughlin
Newtown
Kent
Schaghticoke
Ceels
Laughlin
Turtie
T. L. Ells
Bridgeport
Message in Bottle Sparks Seaside Park Excitement
At Seaside Park yesterday morning a brown whiskey bottle washed ashore. Two youngsters found a paper inside the neck and imagined treasure Island style pirates and gold. The older brother shattered the bottle revealing a message claiming only five thousand bottles remained and pleading for help.
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Seaside Park
Big Brother
Fourth of July sparkler burns girl in play house accident
Four year old Martha McGovern daughter of James McGovern of 319 East Main Street received severe burns to the lower body when a sparkler set her dress on fire in a play house yesterday at 4 pm. Her sister Anna, age 10, equipped with clothing and a rug, smothered the flames. Mrs McGovern was away at the time. The uncle, Captain recently returned from duty with the Medical Corps, visited the home and aided in the rescue.
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Martha. McGovern
Jaméa L. McGovern
East Main Street
Anna McGovern
Troops Retire to Avoid Bloodshed Around Hamburg
Government troops led by Gen Ton-Vorbeck attempted to advance on Hamburg but faced a large mob including women. Communist forces in control reportedly promised no resistance, yet the advance was halted to avoid bloodshed. Uncertain date set for a definite move. forces include Brandenburg Bavarian Schleswig Saxon and naval detachments.
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Berlin
Ston-Vorbeck
Hamburg
Cano
Brandenburg
Flag burning in Dublin stirs Sinn Fein display
A British flag was burned in Dublin on Saturday outside Trinity College as Union Jacks were seized and torches applied amid cheers for De Valera and revolutionary songs. Sinn Fein demonstrations also occurred elsewhere in the city.
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Dublan
Associated Press
Dublin
Trinity College
de Valera
Sinn Fein
Army Aviators Forced Landing Near Stratford
Army flying lieutenants M C Hogue and Bud Brown from Mineola were forced to land at Lordship Manor Stratford while en route from Mineola to Palmerstown near Boston. After a high altitude over the Sound they misread the coast, struck a tree on the field edge, and escaped wreckage. The incident ended with the plane damaged but the crew uninjured.
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Sound
M. C. Hogue
San Francisco
Bud Brown
Mineola
L. 1
Lordship Manor
Stratford
Defsro
Boston
Ag 2 Regult
Hogue
Palmouth
Bridgeport
New Haven
Indications Against Action on Prohibition This Week
Washington June 29. Congressional reaction to President Wilsons wartime prohibition stance shows no clear push for immediate enforcement legislation. Law seems deemed enough for now, with a holiday adjournment possible. Some oppose drastic provisions and seek to remove home storage and use allowances while awaiting constitutional prohibition.
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Wilson
House
Judissiary Committee
Gayva
White House
Congress
Repre- Randall
Randall
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House Judiciary Committee
Volstead
Doctor Wilkins Hangs Self in Nassau Jail Death
Dr Walter Keene Wilkins, convicted of murdering his wife Talia, killed himself in Nassau county jail by hanging with a rope. He died minutes after 8 pm despite doctors trying to revive him. Guards Mills and Henderson found him in his cell after he climbed onto a chair and leaped. Officials cannot explain how he obtained the rope. he had no visitors that afternoon except the chaplain. Authorities launch an investigation into the rope and circumstances. Wilkins had spent the day writing letters including a self vindication and care of his pets, and expressed reluctance to be transported to Sing Sing.
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Mineola
N. J
Walter
Keene Wilking
Talia
Moon
Nassau ‘County
Wilkins
John Mills
William Henderson
Dr. Wiking
Jaid
Willing
Charles N. Wyesong
Nassau County
Wysonk
New York
Carmen, Plant
Sing Bing
Justice Manning
J. P. Healey
Brooklyn
William Matloce Found Drowned in Cedar Creek
The body of William Matloce 40 of Fairfield was found at the foot of Pine Street at 8 o clock yesterday morning after believed to have fallen into Cedar Creek Saturday night. Medical examiner rules death accidental. He left home Saturday afternoon with $14.49. $2 and a watch found on him when discovered.
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Wiliam Malloce
Fairfield
Cedar Creek
Pine Street
Thomas
Majocky
Cherry Street
Ajatioce
Matloce
Jewish Memorial Services Impressive at Park Avenue Temple
Rabbi Samuel J Abrams led a morning memorial at Park Avenue temple for fallen soldiers. Over 200 attended as temple members in uniform and Boy Scouts in uniform stood in tribute. Taps rang out and the service flag will demobilize tomorrow night with 32 stars and one gold star for Mr. Ramm, followed by an entertainment and dance.
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Thug
Samuel J. Abrams
Park Avenue
Ramm
President Wilson Bids France Farewell From Brest Harbor
President Wilson sails from Brest aboard the USS George Washington returning to the United States after the German treaty, greeted by French and American officials. A socialist parade and cheering crowds accompany the moment as Wilson waves farewell from the launch.
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Tius
Associated Press
Brest
Germany
United States
George
Washington
Rune
Siam
Bredt
Admiraloh
Tell Sgher
B. Av’ Hol
Smedley
Wilson
Josephine Lewis
Cincinnati
Red Cross
America
Edward McCauley
Former German chancellor offers self for trial
BERLIN June 29 Dr Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg former German chancellor formally asked the allied powers to place him on trial instead of the former emperor He assumes responsibility for Germanys acts during his term and places himself at the disposal of the Allies in a communication to premier Clemenceau The document asks Clemenceau to bring the matter to the knowledge of the allied powers and to arraign His Majesty the German emperor for violations of treaties and international law.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Theobald von Bethmann-Holls
Germany
Oni Jurn
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von Bethmann-Ho
Kam Tf
Hoheyazollern
Netherlands
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von ' Hollweg
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Eberswalde
German Papers Reflect Melancholy Over Versailles News
Berlin newspapers mourn the Versailles treaty with black-bordered pages and stark captions. Editorials condemn Clemenceau, Lloyd George, and Wilson for sowing dragon's teeth of enmity, while the German press laments a nation led toward further war if disarmament fails.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Versailles
Chapmany
Tages Zeitung
Clemenceau
Lloyd-George
Wilson
Whote Germsin Press
the. Tagesische Rundschiu
Demonstrants Try to Reach Premier Nitti Residence
In Rome on June 29 anti-government demonstrations formed a mass rally at the Augusteum where Gabriele D Annunzio spoke. Demonstrators attempted to reach Premier Nitti residence but were repelled by military police. order was restored after midnight.
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Rome
Nitti
Augus Teum
Gabriele D'Annunzio
De Valera Urges US to Forge Ireland Covenant at Boston
At Fenway Park more than 40,000 hear Eamon De Valera call America to draft a new League of Nations covenant that grants Ireland a place among nations. His lieutenant Harry Boland assails political interference while urging liberty and end to Ireland’s slavery, warning of new wars if wrong turns are taken.
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United States
Ireland
Boston
Amonn de Valera
Washington
Versailles
America
Harry J Boland
Mr. Boland
Ampere Iean
Wilson
de Valera
Walsh
Major Kincaid
Kinkaid
New Jersey
Huamamnity
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