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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1919
Page
7
A staged war reunion spectacle planned for May 8 draws rapid public interest. Organizers expect up to 2000 attendees, with over $6000 in ticket sales anticipated as the committee coordinates star shells and mock bombardment to recreate wartime scenes for a mass audience.
Stratford man Eduard Baker, formerly of Stratford, is held by police on burglary charges in Barnstable Mass. Authorities allege ties to multiple break ins in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Baker reportedly attempted to escape custody by leaping through a window, injuring himself in the process.
May 2 report from Danielson says authorities believe a red plot caused the destruction of the home of Judge Back. Estimated damage was about 40000 dollars with the blaze extinguished after minor losses. The incident centers on a group of recent residents blamed for the arson plan and tie to Walter Reidy.
May 2 report from Tihik notes larger German warships remain secure for the moment despite recent naval events. The article discusses the fate of war vessels and rest distributions, referencing ongoing inquiries and the war’s impact on maritime strategy.
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