Wilson Expected to Lift War Time Beer Ban Soon
Brewers in Bridgeport and across the state anticipate President Wilson will lift the war time prohibition within weeks. Local cafe owners strain to sell stock as they wait for the ban to end and plan to recover losses once the law is repealed. Some residents doubt the nationwide ban will end, expecting only gradual changes or continued enforcement beyond war time.
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Permanent rank for March strikes snag in Congress
Washington Ley 24 plans to grant Chief of Staff March a permanent rank of general have run into opposition in the rules committee. Secretary Taaker asked Congress to make the promotion a special order of business in the House, but strong objections remain despite President Wilson’s push for General Pershing and General Marel to receive permanent rank. The War Department urged rewarding the chief of staff for war service, yet Congress previously refused.
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Mine Workers Leader Shoots Deputy Sheriff in West Virginia
In Charlestown Logan County deputy sheriff Don Chatin attempted to arrest Luther Millis in district office 17. Chatin was shot near the heart and taken to a hospital in critical condition. Luther Millis was reportedly sought for trial. Petry involved in mine federation tensions.
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New Army Organization Plan Proposed by War Office
Washington, Sept. 24. A plan for reorganizing the regular army into skeletal corps with department commanders as corps leaders would enable rapid mobilization of six army corps. The proposal, already outlined by General Mayhew and Chief of Staff Baker, envisions department units ready to fill reserves from universal training and war reserves in wartime.
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Towns Defy New Election Law Amid Voter Controversy
Indications show voters will be registered in Stratford and Fairfield despite legal challenges. An amendment required three weeks notice before town elections, not observed in Fairfield, Stratford, Trumbull, and others. Trumbull reportedly will not add new voters. Stratford and Fairfield plan to proceed. Also listed are several marriage licenses issued yesterday to residents of Stratford and nearby towns.
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Lansdowne Freighter Launched In Lansdowne Tribute
The 4000 ton steel freighter Lansdowne was launched at the Merchant Ship Building Corporation yards in Chester. Named to honor the Borough of Lansdowne for its role in the Liberty Loan campaigns.
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