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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1919
Page
18
Fragmentary OCR reveals mention of a man starting a plumbing business after service, with ties to Ford company and a reception in Hamilton Ontario. Filed notes reference starts in May 26, and general movement between barge service and business life.
Peter Rabbit, a sparrow named Dear Me, and Phoebe the Phoebe gather near Green Meadows as a yellow tailed bird behaves curiously. Peter questions the fly catching habit that earns the family the Flycatcher name while Dear Me answers with a chirp and a dart into the air.
A Civil War era item notes Major General TH Mes S Warbord head of the service of supply for the American Expeditionary Forces has been relieved and Brigadier General James W McAndrew, the present chief of staff, will head to Washington to become chief of the War College. The report implies changes at high command without detailing dates or full context.
London May 26 Bolsheviks continue to retreat after Estonian surprise attack. Wireless message says Bolsheviks broken at Pakov front and retreating to new positions east of Riga, with losses near Pskov due to uncovered front. War news also notes Warren Brothers to begin laying Warrenite on Poplar Street and ten coal barges arriving for jacal dealers. Breckbill named chief of staff for Memorial day parade by Maj. Adams.
Friends of Irish Freedom announce an important meeting tonight at Kyrie hall. Reports will cover the recent entertainment at Hagles hall and plans for launching the Irish Victory and campaign. Hamilton Commandery Knights Templar will observe Ascension day May 29 with 8 p.m. service at the Masonic temple Broad street. Rev Wallace Finch of Sumford will speak and music from the United church quartet. Members to appear in full Bexamier attire.
Berlin reports from an AP dispatch that Germany will propose military disarmament at the peace conference. The counterproposal calls for reducing forces to 350000 within two months after peace and to 200000 within another year, signaling a firm plan to renounce imperialist aims.
Adaline K Chessman executrix of the late Alicia Selleck Bentley files in Superior Court to clear the title of a Norwalk tract with attachments placed years ago by Gregory Point Marine Railway. The property valued at about 4250 cannot be disposed of until cleared. A separate Common Pleas action by Marty Ford seeks replevin of a car allegedly attached, against Louis Feldman and John Maloney, claiming ownership and a remaining balance of 390.
Judge Bartlett suspended sentence in a City court yesterday when Lor enzo Germlock of 8 Church street complained that he had been assaulted by John Krivda of 284 Willard street.
Ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural remedy for stomach upset by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims the vegetable olive oil compound cleanses the system without griping or pain and promotes appetite energy, with pricing at 10c or 25c per box.
A Philadelphia firm, JE Schenck & Son, advertises Dead on Your Feet at 25 cents per box with no candy or sugar coating, highlighting a plain sales pitch from a local business.
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