No Peace Move by Enemy Powers Declared by Balfour
London July 1 Arthur J Balfour British foreign secretary told the House of Commons no enemy government had approached the Entente allies about peace negotiations. Amsterdam dispatches July 24 quoted Vorwaerts Berlin suggesting a peace conference to discuss no annexation in France and Belgium self determination Balkan issues freedom of the seas and colonies based on status quo ante bellum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Arthur J. Balfour
Amsterdam
Vorwaerts
Berlin
Germany
France
Belgium
French Officers Arrive to Train Guatemalan Army
The French military mission to Guatemala, sent to assist in training the Guatemala army, has arrived in Guatemala City.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
Volunteer Nurses May Enroll at Newtown Library
A notice from Newtown library invites young women aged 19 to 30 to enroll as volunteer or student nurses. Registration occurs Saturday August 3 Tuesday August 6 and Saturday August 14 from 2 to 5 pm. Alvs Mitchell chairs the local Women’s Council of Defense committee and can supply details.
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Newtown
Mitchell
Women's Council of Defense
Pee
Allison P. Smith
Bee
Tamnton
Grisbrook
Taunton
Florence Sheehan
Walnut Beach
BR. Glover
Dbd
Mall Cartier
James B. Nichols
Fairfield Beach
Patrick Larner
New York
Curtis
Famous Dancer in First Appearance At Firemen's Fete
Southport on July 81 special reports that "Guilda" a renowned dancer will debut in the United States at the Luescher benefit for the fire department on Sunday evening August 9. Sailor Reilly, a noted war song composer and singer, and Julia Arthur, a prominent actress engaged in war work, are also featured. The event, with other Broadway and vaudeville stars, supports fire department relief. proceeds go to the department. The tent will be on Pequot road near the Congregational church.
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Southport
Guilda
New York
Julia Arthur
Hippodrome Willist
Aliss Arthur
State Women's War Relief of Humigation
Liberty Theatre
New York City
Mmu
Fire Department
Pequot Road
Bighinder Girls
Pathfinder Girls
Pleasant Valley
Wrrt
Margaret Oliphant
Dorothy Taylor
Mildred Post
Nan Sherwood
Beatrice Blamey
Esther Neilson
Dorothy Bawden
Emily Smith
Charlotte Maynard
Bernice Wheeler
Marjorie Northrop
Anna O'Dwyer
Esther Cox
Milford
E. B. Sherwood
Ann Hill
Warren Brown
Hazel Brown
Springfield
Maass
Frederick Hawkins
Hulls Farms Road
Florence Lyman
Spruce Street
Newton Hawkins
Boston
Merchant Marines
Donald O'Neil
Center Street
Ernest E. Jenning
Funice Jennings
Willow Street
Leonard Mackenzie
Westport
Kings Daughters
BMG
Melza Brotherton
Charles Eady
Baltimore
George V. Eddy
George Vorhees
Southport Phur
Local Real Estate Transfers and Family Moves Reported
In Danbury area records, Catherine Jacobson sold her Wapping district homestead to Leopold Rockrich of Passaic New Jersey. Valentine Wachtel sold his Walnut Tree Hill home to Soptie Ix Janudson with immediate possession. Wachtel family to move to Bridgeport. Jane Stobinson sold Berkshire road land adjoining a Peeso estate bungalow to Joseph Fish. Isile bought adjacent land to front two roads, part of late Charles E Gilbert estate. Eleanor Thaley sold property in Half Way River to Willy Bentley of Semour Conn. Rank D and Nellie Jordan sold Jordan homestead near Zoarbridge to Henry J Les and Mellasa F Lee of Bridgeport. Committed to asylum: Klen Doran of Hopewell district by probate court, sister Mrs Jial of Passaic binds town against public charge. Attorney Keating of Danbury firm attended town. John Haweh family and friends enjoyed a picnic at Lakosia on Sunday.
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Wapping District
Leopold Rockrich
Passaic
N. J
Valentine Wachtel
Walnut Tree Hill
Soptie Ix, Janudson
Mr. Wachtel
Bridgeport
Jane Stobinson
Berkshire Road
Joseph Fish
Peeso Avenue
Peeso
Frank Wright
Ar. Isile
Hatel
Chas. E. Gilbert
Eleanor
Thaley
Half Way River District
Willy 33
Bentley
Isemour
Conn
Rank D
Nellie TE. Jordan
Jordan Homestead
Zoarbridge
Henry J. Les
Mellasa Fi. Lee
Asghun
Klen Doran
Hopewell
Middletown
Ars. Jial
N. 4
Keating
Ives and Keating Law Firm
Allied Diplomats Offer Choice of Destination
Reports reaching the State Department say Ambassador Francis and Allied diplomats left Vologda in July 1944. They were offered a destination choice, but details are vague. It is assumed the route to Archangel was the likely option with Moscow as the alternative, due to a suspected Bolshevik move after July 28.
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G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Washington
State Department
Francis
Vologda
Ln UL
Archangel
Peinto Moscoya
Capt Burnes Praises Colored Soldiers At Camp Devens
Captain Harry A. Burnes of a colored company at Camp Devens declares the troops are the best marchers, with natural rhythm aiding marching to band music. Draft Board No 2 inducts three men William Davenport Henry McAegams and Leslie J Davis for service and departure set for 9:46 this morning. Also reports an infant boy born to Mr and Mrs Frank J Root at Bridgeport hospital with mother and baby doing well.
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Camp Devens
Ayer
Mass
Harry A. Burnes
Stratford
Youdge John
Pullman
Barnes
Devon
Frank J. Root
Bridgeport Hospital
Weather note and return policy from 1918 issue
The item notes fair and warmer weather for Bridgeport Connecticut on August 1 1918. It also states a three day window to return exchanges refunds or credits once the article is bought and received.
Embroidered Finishing Touches on Fine Coats
The article notes that coat finishes mirror the coats themselves with ornamental embroidery. On finer garments the embroidery is applied by hand, showcasing remarkable skill and craftsmanship.
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Flonzaley
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Red Seal
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Victor Herbert
Harry Lauder
Saenger
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Sailor Reill Singer
Mbassador Francis
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N. Y
Misa Mark Meeker
Stratten Jennings
Ridgefield
DeMiracle
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Howland
Fairfield Ave
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War Industries Board
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Belloc Lowndes
Helen Ro Martin
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Mildred Aldrich
Louis Tracy
Corra Harris
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Beelle Manlates
Anna Alice Chaplin
Rimrock Jones
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