Bergdoll Lures Attention in Deserted German Town Hotel Stay Raises Curiosity
In Eberbach Germany August 1 press dispatches depict Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, the American draft evader, living under guard in the Hotel Krone. He travels with armed escorts, uses two high powered cars, and receives police scrutiny as locals insist on protecting him and questioning strangers.
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Eberbach
Germany
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Lfe
Krone
Carl Bettmann
Hocel
Bergdolls
United States
Serancers
Bergsol
Schmidt
Sperber
Nelson
Garagarin
Ameri
Crash on Franklin Hill Kills Driver and Leaves Suspect Arrested
Norwich report states Charles Manic of Willimantic was killed when a car crashed on Franklin Hill near Willantic. The driver, Manning, 15, was held on reckless endangerment and driving under the influence. The crash occurred around six o'clock, with authorities citing a high speed on the macadam highway and a crushed skull as the cause of death.
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Kilged
Franklin Hill
Charles
Frankin Gill
Bepvern
Willantic
John
Willimantic
Maheu
Bauer
Manning
Surs Norwich
Bridgeport Naval Reserve youths complete two weeks cruise
Bridgeport Connecticut youths in the local Naval Reserve division completed a two weeks cruise aboard the Bacle boat 27 and the sub chaser 271. Under Navigator Albert J Merritt the group from Bridgeport New Haven and Hartford visited Newport Gloucester Nantucket Jamestown Staten Island and Coney Island before returning to New Haven. The voyage included drill and target practice supervised by Chief Gunner Patrick Jehn.
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Bridgeport
Naval Reserves of Connecticut
Albert J. Merritt
A. Albert
A. J. Merritt
R. F. Petit
E. €. Hull
L. A. Smith
A. C. Bergman
W. C. Knablin
W. J. Konitz
O. W. Clauder
New England
United States Naval Reserve of
Connecticut
New Haven
Hartford
Clufford Pee
John K. Murphy
Eagle
John Menzies
Wises
Rilock Island
Gloucester
Mass
Cane Cod
Nantucket
Vineyard
Jamestown
R. C
Staten Isand
Third Naval District
Staten Island
Fesecyes
New York
Coney Island
Huntington Bay
Patrick Jehn
Doran
Tanner
North Carolina
Crise
Naval Reserves
Cooperative Peace Award council named in New York release
The Cooperative Council of Peace Award announced a list of about fifty national organizations forming the council. They will gauge public opinion via a nationwide referendum next January on the plan chosen by the Peace Award, with the first awards of 900 and 190,000 to be made January 1. The council will then seek Senate action after a symposium. Names include the American Academy of Political and Social Science, American Library Association, Lions International, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Rotary International, and Women’s International for Peace and Friendship.
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New York
Operative Council of the
Iward W. Bok
van Ralues
Mas
Bolt
Ttive Council
United Sates Senate
Orgeanlas
Ameri
Academy of Political and Socnt Science
American Association of Foreign Language
American Association Ot “Niversity Womens American Jowcumunities
American’ Legions
American Library Association
Merican Paper and Pulp Associason
American Po Lion
Amereny Foundations
American Root Citizenship League
American Women's Press Association
Associated Didustries of
Association of American Alleges
Rotherhead
Locomotive
Renen
1Raen
Charest Mence
Dion
Tanseaking Union
Anne Moreiga Polbop
Doup Snety
Briends
Wemer
Cvilian
Chile
League of Industrial de- Inerriey
League of Nations
Nene
Baviisin
League of Nations Union of New York Peace Society
Lions International
National American Council
New City Charter To Be Distributed Soon
The city plans to issue copies of the new charter for distribution. First proofs have been delivered to Attorney Clarence Hall for proofreading. Mailing will begin from the city clerk’s office as copies become available. Republican town chairman Alex J L Robinson will likely call a special Town Committee meeting in early September to discuss proposed changes.
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Firet Neers
Attor
Nes Clarence 2
Hall
Witty
Alex JL Robinson
Connecticut Delegates Plan For National VFW Encampment
Delegates from Connecticut totaling about 70 posts plus 54 auxiliary women will attend the 24th national encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Norfolk from August 26 to September 10. Over 300 state attendees are expected with departures by boat from New York Pier 25, autos, and special trains. Headquarters will be at the Atlantic Hotel in Norfolk. A banquet for delegates and alternates is set for next Monday night. The next state officers meeting will be in Danbury on September 16.
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Connecticut
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Norfolk
North River
New York
Hamilton
Old Dominion Steamship Company Line
Atantic
Danburs
Governors to Speak at Syracuse Dairy Show in October
Governors A R Nestos of North Dakota and W H MacMaster of South Dakota will address visitors at the National Dairy Show on the state fair grounds in Syracuse New York October 17 to 18. Nestos urges youth to learn dairy farming. MacMaster promotes dairying as key to prosperity. Other dignitaries plan to attend as daily talks pique industry interest.
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A. R. Nestos
North Dakota
W. H. MacMlaster
South Dakota
Syracuse
Governor Nests
Tan
McMaster
Wwie Skinner
Poincare Refutes Charges In Note From Curzon
In Charleville France Premier Poincare rebutted Curzon’s accusations in a note after addressing a crowd near the former German military headquarters. He cited Versailles legality of Ruhr occupation and noted English unemployment decline and rising rail traffic since France entered the Ruhr. He praised Allied cooperation and recalled wartime hardships.
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Poincare
Lord Curzon
Charleville
France
Associated Press
Paincare
Srevetary
Hitle
Krustav Strevemann
M. Poincar
Versailles
Ruhr
England
Hssen
M. Tonneate
Tenehink
Mosquitoes Meet Their Master Sweet Dreams Remedy Ad
A vintage ad touts Sweet Dreams as the ultimate mosquito remedy promising rest anywhere anytime. It claims lasting sleep and invites readers to try jars or bottles sold by druggists, including hardware stores, with prices around 31.00 for three items.
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Hundie
Leverty Drug Stores
Smart Fall sweaters and cute panty dresses advertised
New sweaters for early Fall wear feature lighter weight wools, Indian mottled colorings, and brushed wool options with contrast stripes, suited for outdoor activities. Also offered are panty dresses for children ages 2 to 60 years, combining style with durable stitching at $1.75. Second floor rear.
Dependable luggage and Victrola offerings advertised
An ad touts luggage trunks with vulcanized fibre and steel locking bars priced from 29 to 850, plus various suitcases and steamer trunks with leather details. It also promotes the Victrola No. 213 in mahogany or English brown finish for 150 dollars with a club payment plan, aimed at Fourth floor, front.
New cotton blouses offer slenderizing silhouette
Advertisement notes sheer blouses with slenderizing lines aimed at women who value garments enhancing a slim look. Trim is dainty and good quality. Sizes 48 to 54 priced at 2. Second floor rez ar.
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Little Town
OASIS
Naval Reserve
Cooperative Council of Peace
Bridgeport, Conn
Lowland
Dupont
Rez
Howland Dry Goods
People’s Daily
Bureau
Lishera Aasociariog Ia
Puborld Building
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