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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1919

Page

3

Shelton Welcomes Veterans With Park Outing and Clam Bake

The September 29 event at Sunnyside Park welcomed up to 176 returned soldiers and marines for a clam bake and afternoon of activities. Mayor Nettleton presented bronze tokens, servicewomen received medals, and Red Cross workers aided. A three round bout between Jackie Romuson and Battling Repka highlighted the program followed by a feast and a later Army Navy baseball victory.

Shelton Sunnyside Park Tun Viaduct Square Shelton Looms Nettleton Ely Andrew J. Plunkett Watson L. Phillips Red Cross Prych Jackie Romuson Battling Repka Joseph —Perchtot Army Navy

Wide selection of charming floor coverings offered

A catalog notes a broad range of appealing patterns and color combinations suitable for any room. The message emphasizes affordable floor coverings for homes seeking a stylish yet economical update.

Rear End Freight Crash Kills Two In Connecticut

Danbury, Sept 29 In a collision between eastbound freight trains on the Central New England railroad at Holmes 20 miles west of here five men were killed and seven injured. Victims include conductor John Peaslee Danbury and engineer Edward Holyoke Waterbury. Injured include CG Higgins Waterbury and foreman Joseph Amaie Waterbury among others. The crash involved freight 3388 and extra 5114. the extra was stopped at the Elumes station. The locomotive and four cars derailed after striking the caboose at high speed as brakes failed.

Danbury Central New England Holmes Here John Peaslee Idward Holyoke Waterbury Higgins U. M. Cease Daniel Singley Marbrook Thomas’ Doyle Winsted J. Clune Joseph’ Amaie Elulimes Sineer Extra Albert Trancis Maybrook Extina

Princeton Greets Cardinal Mercier in Celebratory Welcome

Cardinal Mercier of Belgium was greeted with the famous Princeton yell in Alexander Hall as he received the degree of doctor of divinity. He spoke as an individual representative of Belgium and thanked Princeton for its kindness during the conflict. He was hosted at President Hibben's home and later praised Princeton Red Cross efforts before departing for New York.

Princeton Cardinal Mreier Belgium Alexander Hall Cleader Belgian. In Response Cardinal Mercier Caramel Lumcheon Fibben The Red Cross New York

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