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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1919

Page

5

Charge Againist Student Case Continued Until Monday

Arnold Newlander of Ridgefield Avenue Milford, a student at the erim school, faced a Milford Town court hearing on a man slaughter charge in the death of Cullen Brown of Detroit. The case, held in bonds of 1000, was continued at the request of the State's Attorney. Coroner Mix found Newlander criminally responsible for Brown's death. The incident occurred on Thursday, May 3.

New Haven Arnold Newlander Olof.Newlander Ridgefield Erim Milford Newlander Cullen Brown Detroit Mich Rosenbaum School Brown Mix New. Haven Ee . R

Methodist Drive for $140000000 Ends in Confidence

New York May 26 The close of an eight day drive by the Methodist Episcopal church for a 140 million missionary centenary fund boosts hope that final returns will exceed the goal. The national campaign ends today though many local church drives continue. Early totals show the northern church has raised 87 million of a 106 million quota.

New York Methodist Episcopal ,Church Episcopal Union

Friends of Ireland to Meet in Derby for Self-Determination Rally

In Derby on May 26 a meeting of Friends of Ireland will be held in Eagles hall Tuesday night under P H L Pearse branch guidance. John J. Splain and Michael J. McGraff of New Haven will address the gathering as national officers, amid a turnout nearing 500 members.

Derby Ireland Eagles’ “Hall P. Hl. Pearse Friends of Iris Preetiom Shelton John J. Splain Michael J. McGraff New Haven

Anxious Update on Bolshevik War Situation London

May reports from London and allied fronts describe Bolshevik moves around Petrograd and Moscow. A Moscow defense committee seeks women volunteers for military service while non Bolshevik troops operate near Luga and the Dvina. An Allied dispatch warns Petrograd could fall but feed shortages may render capture moot. Kelchak’s forces expected to reach Viatka in weeks, linking with Archangel front once Siberian supplies arrive.

London Niikohat Russia Hay Kolchalk Omsk Petrograd Moscow Defense Committee of Jel't Dvina Murmansk Kelchak Viatka Archangel Biberia

US to Keep German Ships Seized in U S Ports

Washington May 38 President Wilson informed officials that the council of four at Paris reached an understanding for the United States to retain about 700000 tons of German shipping seized in American ports when the United States entered the war. Great Britain proposed sharing this tonnage with German ships seized in other countries in a common pool based on tonnage lost to enemy submarines. The United States refused to agree to that plan.

Washington Wilson Council ‘of Paris United States Great Britain

Dr Brown Appointed to Child Welfare Commission

Governor Holcomb named Dr Walter Brown health officer and others to a new child welfare commission. The panel will study dependent and defective children and their living conditions, reporting to the next General Assembly session. Appointees include Angus Thorne Jacob Klein Wilbur Gorty Templeton Ives Meech Ryan Farnum Cheney Of Ander New London Penniman Gesell Todd Merritt and more.

Holcomb General Assembly Walter Td Brown Jacob, B. Klein Wilbur F. ” Gorty Hartford Charles A. Templeton Waterbury T. Moss Ives Danbury Harold M., Meech Middletown John Rf, Ryan Katherine Farnum New Haven Marjorie, Cheney South Manchester Rosemary Anders New London Carolyn Penniman A. Hi, Gesell Reve W. DP. Todd Louise Merritt Stamford

Concessionaires at Savin Rock Face Arrest

New Haven May 26 The prosecutor and the defendants asked for a continuance as about 60 concessionaires at Savin Rock were called in Orange court. The arrests occurred because amusements and businesses were run under license authority said to be issued to each promoter by Superintendent Hogan of the state police under a law placing licensing of summer resort amusements with that official.

New Haven Savin. Rock Orange Court Savin Rock Hgan

Harvard Receives $500000 Grant for Education School

New York May 26 The General Education Board founded by John D Rockefeller announced an appropriation of 504000 dollars to the three million dollar fund to endow a graduate school of education for Harvard University.

New York General Education Board John D. Rockefeller Harvard University

Assembling Vimy Plane for Atlantic Flight

In St Johns on May 26 the assembling of the Vimy bombing plane entered by Alcock Brown’s trans Atlantic team began. The craft will be built at Quidi Vidi, with Harbor Grace as another possible launch site for the ocean hop.

ST. Johns Alcock-Brown Fiers Ireland Quidlinds Wield Harbor Grace

Fryatt to be given an honorary burial

The body of Captain Charles Hryatt, British merchant officer executed by Germans in 1916, will be brought home to England and buried similarly to Edith Cavell. Government announcement via House of Commons states Bonar Law conveyed the news.

Belligher England London Charles Hryatt New Yermans Edith Cavett House of Commons Andrew Bonar Law

Remedy Corrects Rheumatism With Blood Enrichment Claims

An advertisement touts Williams Pink Pills as a cure for rheumatism by enriching the blood. It recounts a testimonial from Christoper White of Claremont who says symptoms including severe pains, poor digestion, and insomnia improved after using the pills. Readers are urged to buy pills or order direct, and a free booklet on building up the blood is offered.

Christopher White Pleasant Claremont Willams Fink Wiliams Dr. Williams Dru ‘Williams Medicine’ Co Schenectady N. V

Hair Care Advice Promotes Coconut Oil Shampoo

An old advertisement touts falsified coconut oil shampoo as superior for cleansing hair and scalp. It warns against alkali in soaps and shampoos, claims the product leaves hair silky and manageable, and notes it is cheap and widely available at pharmacies.

Aliens With First Papers Eligible for Army Enlistment

Aliens of all nationalities who have declared their intention to become U S citizens can be accepted for voluntary enlistment in the United States Army, according to instructions from the local recruiting station. Applicants must show naturalization papers.

United States United States Army

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