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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
11
An isolated band of Russian prisoners of war armed in Bavarian uniforms and led by Spartacan leaders was overwhelmed by Württemberg troops in a wood near Graefelfing Bavaria. They were court martialed and 72 men with the leaders were executed by firing squad in a gravel pit near Lech.
An inventory lists the estate of Darius Miller of New Britain. The estate totals $2,880,831.75 with realty in tin stocks appraised at 832.75. Frank Miller of this city shows personal effects amounting to $317,436.92.
American bantamweight Pal Moore is matched to fight British featherweight champion Jimmy Wilde at the Olympia in July. Moore was awarded the decision over Wilde on points in the boxing tournament held in London last December.
Reports from COBLENG via the Associated Press state Noske’s troops carried out a surprise operation amid Spartacan unrest in Berlin and the Ruhr. The commander claims Spartacan resistance is dwindling with large reserves near Berlin, Saxony, and eastern centers, while most aiding bases have been cleared.
Official sanction for the Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey heavyweight championship match at Bayview Park July 4 was issued by the Toledo Hosting commission. A 12 round decision bout permit bears signatures from Mayor Schreiber Chief Wall Public Safety Director and boxing commission head. Arena construction with 50 000 seating capacity began today removing speculation over sanctioning the contest.
Deputy Mauricio Lacerda asks Chamber of Deputies for urgent government information on whether Britain and France intend to transfer Brazilian securities to the United States to settle war debts. A Noite journalist Madeiros des Albuquerque claimed Washington seeks payment for France and England loans, citing Paris discussions.
General Pershing was hosted by Major General Hines at the Palace of Wied in Neuwied, headquarters of the Third Army Corps. Pershing plans to depart for France via Luxemburg on Wednesday and then proceed to London next week. Also attending Empire Day celebrations in London will be Major General Liggitt and General Hines as part of a Third Army display before King George.
Rev H Guernsey once pastor of Stamford Congregational Church now in Providence R I faced a civil suit in Dom inion Pleas to recover 1200 dollars claimed as loans from New York based C o R Daw List Co of New York. H T Weymouth alleges the money was a loan while the defendant says it was for salary. The printing business link between the parties is noted.
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