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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a shoe repairer named O'Sullivan and substitutes. The text hints at a phrase about hammer blows and steps, suggesting a metaphorical or garbled sports or repair context without clear event details. Further readable facts are too fragmented to confirm.
The Grand Chapter of Connecticut Royal Arch Masons met in Hartford at the Masonic Temple with Grand High Priest William R. Keavaney presiding. Grand Secretary George A. Kies reported 10 815 members for the year 415. 616 candidates exalted, eleven admitted, thirteen demitted, and 184 died. Largest chapters: Pythagoras Hartford 1275, Jerusalem and Bridgeport 870, Franklin New Haven 332.
American artillerymen and support units totaling 2,940 returned from France aboard the transport von Steuben. The 82nd Field Artillery led with 54 officers and 1,327 men, along with the 120th Machine Gun Battalion and other units. The battleship Louisiana brought home 1,444 personnel, including the 107th Ammunition Train and the 32nd Division military police, plus assorted support detachments.
A Fairfield garden club met at Memorial Library at 3 pm. lantern slides by J Horace McFarland of Harrisburg Pa depicted Beautiful Trees and Their Flowers with descriptions by Mrs Mabel Osgood Wright. The group set the annual meeting for the second Tuesday in June with a tea and festival to benefit the Educational Lecture fund.
Henry W. Florke of Greenwich petitions Superior Court to stop being treated as a trespasser by Samuel W. Taylor. He claims a right of way across Taylor's land has existed for 26 years, justifying continued use and seeking $1,000 damages. Florke states the Minaus river-adjacent property lies in Greenwich and accuses Taylor of threats.
A report notes an arrest potential tied to actions on a patrol path, alleging the suspect used the route to plant trees and other obstructions. The episode centers on attempts to block access and create hindrances along the path.
Woman's Board of Missions session held yesterday in New Haven describes foreign mission field work. Miss Woolsey reports a $30,000 contribution, up from prior years. Miss Lilian B Prudden is re-elected president with vice presidents from various parts of the state.
A muster of all companies was ordered for the first drill night of the current month. Those whose drill night falls on that day will hold their drills in the week preceding. Details are omitted in the record.
A license to sell liquor was granted by the county to Dominick Vetronol Marine, with the permit widening at Hill's Point Road.
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