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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1919
Page
25
Prince Reginald De Croy of the Royal House of Belgium arrived in Washington as special emissary to arrange for the coming of the king and queen of Belgium. The royal visitors are expected sometime during the coming month.
General Erich Ludendorff portrays the Marne retreat as a strategic withdrawal with German forces holding firm against superior American divisions. He claims German soldiers fought bravely, notes heavy Allied losses, and describes preparations for a Vesle line defense while acknowledging rising Entente pressures and overall German fatigue. He frames August moves as necessary to preserve reserves and insists the enemy failed to decisively defeat them.
In Ty city court yesterday conductor Matthew Down of 119 Park Street and motorman John Foerch of 134 Davenport Street were discharged after a coroner exonerated them. A manslaughter charge had been preferred in the death of Fred Vechlella, 11, of 437 Logan Street, who died Sept. 15 when the street car they operated caused the accident.
Six graduates from the Milford High School class of last June have entered college. Four by certificate and two by examinations. Colleges represented include Smith, Wesleyan, Connecticut College for Women, Defiance, Wesleyan, and Starrs. In France, preparations are underway to receive several hundred American soldiers who will be housed in area hotels due to health conditions preventing immediate embarkation.
Three Greenwich residents filed divorce suits in the Superior Court yesterday on grounds of desertion. William B. Ramey seeks to divorce Rosalie Ramey, alleging she left him in January 1916. they married November 22, 1921. Frances Pendleton Adams seeks decres from John Walcott Adams, married November 1902, who deserted her September 12, 1916. LeHa F. Ceceul seeks a divorce from Leo M. Ceceul, deserting her May 1, 1913. her maiden name was Leila Mead, marriage August 22, 1903.
The city disperses final plans for a soldiers homecoming event with clambake and field events this Saturday. Mayor F I Nettleton chairs a full meeting at City Hall to finalize arrangements for the block party Sunday night and the reception.
Ui ICHUA WARNER circle in Tucetta Warner circle 572 will hold its quarterly meeting this evening at the usual place. Newly elected sub-chief Mrs Mary A State of Norwalk will attend and Mrs Mary Mills supreme deputy will also be present. Candidates not initiated at the last meeting will be initiated tonight. A social session will follow.
Have You Scrofula is described as eruptions and sores, with neck gland swelling and possible lung involvement. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla treats scrofula effectively across generations, and recommends Hood's Pills for biliousness or constipation.
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