General Edwards Urges Doughboys to Join Legion at Bridgeport
Major General Clarence R Edwards, commander of the Northeastern Department, urged eligible men to join the American Legion and supported universal military training for youth. The Poll's Theatre event raised funds for a Legion clubhouse, with entertainment by Miss Curtis, George Meader, Bessie Leonard, and Alvin Breul, as Mayor Wilson spoke of unity and defense against radical influences.
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Clarence, RR Edwards
North- Eastern Department
American ‘Legion
America
United States
Poll's
American Legion
F. J. Adlams
Bridgeport
Alvin C. Breul
Haryver
Hubbel
Silvio Petrine
Major Wilson
Esinlling Thefternoon
Europe
We’re with You Yankee Div Men to Mexico Call
Major General Clarence R Edwards arrives at Strat field Bridgeport to cheering 26th Division veterans of the 102nd Ambulance Company and 102nd Infantry. Asked if 80,000 volunteers could go to Mexico tomorrow the response is unanimous All of us would go. When asked how long to reach Mexico City the reply is Twenty four hours.
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Clarence R. Edwards
France
Strafield
Mexico
102Nd Ambulance
102Nd Infantry
Stratfield
Bridgeport
Mexico City
Major General Edwards Visits Former Yankee Division
Major General Howards arrived in Stratfield in Boston staff car and met a reception committee of Justice Wheeler Major Adams Captain Sprague and former Yankee division members. After luncheon he attended a reception and an American Legion meeting at Pols Theatre with praise for Edwards leadership and military expertise.
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Howards
Boston
Stratfield
Georgew W. Wheeler
Frederic J. Adams
Charles H. Sprague
Miiander
Stotes
Bridgeport
Edwards
Pols
American Legion
Y’orton
Cameral Edwards
Sprague
First Football Player of Season Injured in Practice
The first football accident of the season involved Arthur Moore, 30, of 1694 Trans at Avenue. He suffered a possible fracture of the right clavicle during a practice skirmish and received treatment at Teamergenay hospital before returning home.
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Arthur Moore
Teamergenay Hospital
Moore
Pusuth
Liquor Dealers Expect Warban End Oct
Connecticut liquor dealers anticipate wartime prohibition ending around October 7. They report large prewar quality beer orders from brewers in New York and elsewhere, with lenders eager to recover bonds tied up in liquor stocks. Dealers foresee three open months of sales, and some expect whiskey in bond to be released for owners to claim profits.
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Connecticut
New York
Connecticcut Brewers’ Association
Chattielel
Chaim
Life Savers Endorse Pools for Ridgeport City
Unanimous endorsement of the Standard Telegrams campaign for installing swimming pools voiced by the United States Volunteer Lifesaving Corps at a sheep roast yesterday at Commodore Elson’s farm. Speakers including Irvin Elson and Captain James J. Somerville praised pools for health and cleanliness. prizes were awarded in foot races. event praised as one of the corps’ best outings.
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Standard ‘Telegram
Ridgeport
United States
Commodore
Irvin Elson
Loms Till
Commodore Elgon
James J. Somerville
Ve Qrooklyn
John B. Fox
Commodore Bilson
Gyrning Pols
Romineily
P. Va
Gohan
Jenne
Baum
Ieey
Wimnerotts
Hyénio
Commodore Elson
John Barret
Gahan
Cuapein Somerville
British Railway Strike Ties Up Nation
London report details a nationwide railway stoppage with London terminals deserted and skeleton services planned. Industrial centers Leeds Manchester Birmingham Glasgow paralysed as unions and managers clash. millions affected. US travelers seek transport to coast. strike fund reportedly $7 million.
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London
Associated Press
Treland
Almagst
National Union of
James Henry ‘Thomas
Ireland
Ailante
Leeds
Manchester
Birmingham
Glasgow
Tabor
Yosterday
Luxenburg Votes on Future Governing Policy in Referendum
In Luxenburg, citizens endured heavy rain as they voted on the future governing framework under Grand Duchess Charlotte. Early tallies show high turnout across ages with women reportedly leading the vote in favor of the ruler’s current policy.
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Plelas
Grand Duchy of Luxenburg
Potis
Charlotte
Father Shoots Self in Aviator Son's Room in Brooklyn
New York dispatch reports a father in Brooklyn shot himself inside his home as his son, an aviation service lieutenant, lies dead after a fatal fall at Banes tar. Police found the body and a small casket with the boy's ashes in the room.
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Mw York
Sept
Nevey
Aviation Garvice
Banestar
Charles Firstland
Elec
Brooklyn
Italy to stay united with allies in peace talks
Foreign Minister Tittoni told the Chamber Italy must remain in unity with its allies amid the Fiume incident. He offered to resign if another could handle the situation better, warning against actions that would isolate Italy or oppose the peace conference.
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Rome
Associated Press
Italy
Tomasso Tittoni
Fiume
Paris
Wilson
Trance
Great Britain
Bethlehem Steel Strike Enters Second Week of Walkout
The Associated Press reports Bethlehem Steel workers are ordered to strike today, with about 45 000 employees in Pennsylvania walkouts planned. Both sides prepare for a tougher week as leaders rally more workers and aim to shut down production. Mass meetings in Allegheny County occurred without disorder while unions and employers pace the industrial front for decisive action. Samuel Gompers predicts the strikers will win and the dispute may be raised at the national industrial conference in Washington.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Bathlehem Steel Company
Allegheny County
Yesterdy
Samuel Compars
American Foderation of Labor
Washan
Vieters
Sinikers
National Capitol
Wilson Back in Capital Feels Improved After Illness
President Wilson returned to Washington and appeared to be recovering from nervous exhaustion that interrupted his speaking tour. He left bed for the first time since his illness, traveling by special train and resuming public appearances with an outward sign of improvement.
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Washington
Wilson
Uepeice
Wielhtwangus
Grayson
Two Men Murdered as Safe Burglaries Hit New York
Gunmen attacked a Canal Street building and opened fire on three others, killing two men instantly and wounding a fourth. In separate incidents, seven safes were blown open in a burglary spree. Police tracked a getaway car to Brooklyn and arrested one suspect, while two others escaped. The wave of crime mirrors earlier threats, with detectives combing the scene for leads as arrests continue. The violence coincides with a broader police crackdown on gang activity, as investigators piece together the sequence of these coordinated robberies.
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New York
York
Dettla
Secon Sales
Canal Street
Algutomonile
Catherine and
Macixen
Brookyn
Rafe
Omaha Riot Triggers Fire Across City Court
In Omaha on September 28 a mob overpowered Sheriff Clark to lynch William Brown after a nine hour siege. A mayoral assault attempt failed as a rope was cut by a police officer and Brown was dragged toward an electric pole. Firefighters battled the blaze as the courthouse nig legions of rioters poured in, with police and fire crews overwhelmed. casualties include multiple injuries and property damage as mobs roamed nearby streets.
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Omaha
Neb
William Brown
Michael Clark
Ed P. Smith
Lae Court
Reso
Tun
Ana Evenups Fraugheo
Osible
Clark
Sanday
Gulf
Court House
Negras Oriessepany
Walt Brown
Agnes Lebachk
Ife
Yong
Lauter Brown
Brown
Hoe
Oitn
Harry
Wherster
Ry & E
Luxemburg Votes to Preserve Grand Duchy Ruler
Luxemburg plebiscite favors retaining Grand Duchess Chaurlotre and supports a customs union with France and Belgium. Voters also weigh form of government, choosing stability over a republic.
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Luxemburg
Grand Duchy
Wad
Chaurlotre
Rancc
Belgium
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth Attend Athletic Meet Aboard Ship
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth visit the United States aboard a speeding steamer. They enjoy an officers staged athletic program with races, box fights, and sailor spectators. The queen congratulates the winning sailor while Crown Prince Leopold shares the ringside vantage.
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King Albert
Wittess
Assocition Press
Rims Abgert
Queen Eizaveth
Belgium
United States
Ising Mbert
Davy
Braunsht Chads
Elizabeth
Hams
Leopold
Jackies
Dongiboys
Tle
Drop order forbidding Yanks from associating with German women
Coblenz Sept 7 The art regulation prohibiting American officers and soldiers from fraternizing with Germans was revoked in an order issued today by Major General. The rule had been effective since December after the occupation reached its height. British and French control had shown laxer enforcement while American workers had promenaded with German women. The fraternizing ban remains separate from the prohibition on marrying German women.
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Cobleny
Aven
Dickman
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