Forty‑five lynchings reported in six months in 1918 era
Thirty five persons were lynched in the United States during the first half of the year, per a Tuskeegee Institute records synthesis. The total surpasses early 1917 by 21 and early 1916 by ten, with thirty four of the victims being Negroes and all victims being women. Rectified locations include Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee and others, reflecting a grim regional pattern.
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Tuskeger
Ala
Tuna
United States
Division of Records and Research
Tuskeree Institute
Georgia
Louisiana
Texas
Tennessee
Missippi
Alabama
Arkansas
Mines
North Carolina
South Carolina
Former Black Sea Fleet Leader Sentenced to Die
London dispatch reports a Balshee vik tribunal sentenced Cupyrin Stelvsnig, former commander of the Russian Baltic fleet, to death. The execution is to occur within twenty four hours following a single indictment alleging treason and duty violations.
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Black Sea
London
Balsheevik
Cupyrin
Stelvsnig
Dem
Moscow
Steuters
Art
Soviet Captain Appeals Rejected by Central Executive Committee
The central executive committee of the Soviet dismissed the captain's appeal as opposition and agitation against Soviet government rule spread by Isalsevik com mander-in-chief of the Ru army.
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Nsign Rvlenko
Isalsevik
Restrepo Arrives in Havana for US Visit
Dr. Carlos Restrepo former president of Colombia arrives in Havana en route to the United States. He says the trip is for personal business.
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Havana
Carlos Restrepo
Colombia
United States
Restrepo
Bridgeport Soldiers in France Share Seasickness Letters
Bridgeport soldiers Amrich Wirth and Amovich write home from France describing seasickness on the voyage, the ocean’s sunsets, and a journey with racial jokes and army life. The letters mention their Camp Petersburg service, a Beanee Doyle greeting, and plans for a track meet while noting simple comforts and scarce items like candes.
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Bridgeport
France
Rudie Wirth
Michael BR. Amvich
Arthur St. Doyle
Raymond F. Bar
Typographical Union
Bi i
Ansonia
Ayoyle
Tantuckel
R. 1
20Th’ Infantry
Mert Oeglethrope
Cla
Camp Iuec
Petersburg
Beanee
Doyle
Atlantic
Amrich
Stu
Hoya
War work push draws veterans into civilian machinist roles
Veterans return from military service to civilian jobs in craftsmanship. Bridgeport leads efforts via the Labor Department to reassign machinists to industrial plants such as the Remington Arms, Ammunition works, and Liberty factories while the process screens applicants through the Labor Department and the Informational Association of Machinists for eligibility.
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America
Great Veitain
Bridgeport
Tiemington Arms Snd Ammunition Waeny
Phan
Amerienty
Liberty Tance
Department of Libor
Manfred Deen
Cini Devens
Camp Upton
Ian Gordon
Nicehinists
Owens Rooms For Girl War Helpers Discussed
A wartime notice from the Ministry of War invites women to join the effort through the Girls of Ollips and allied groups. The initiative, led by Miss Aare Tingmann of New York, aims to recruit helpers in various industrial sectors to support France under general directive. A quip about women singers and costs to keep men reflects period social tone.
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Fhayes
France
Tle Eenerih Diréefien
Misa Aare Tingmann
Seay York
Warn Britons to Join King's Army While Yet Time
Officials of the British Recruiting Mission in this country warn British subjects in the United States to enlist before ratification of the treaty compels service in the American army. Reference is made to a June New Haven rally where British subscribers volunteered for their own forces, drawing strong audience reaction and calls for national defense.
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United States
England
New Haven
Mfiy Dritishers
Artayys
Todd
Ford Witehener
SEPYI
Nine New Playgrounds To Be Opened Today
A local educational district announces the opening of nine playgrounds at various sites including pensite park and Beardsley park. The event will be reviewed by supervisors at the high school, with shifts assigned to staff, while maintenance and equipment readiness are noted.
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Victor
Saenger
Nia
Tod Atch Suervisors
Ato Og Cloelk
Piven
Ouhoi
Weemplov Fields
Benwosrelle
Sarvant
Whittier
Maalison
Pensite Park
Beardsley Park
More girls dresses for little ladies in bright colors
More girls dresses in white poplin with belt pockets and pink trim priced at 2.50. Other white poplin dresses with pink or blue embroidery and tucks priced at 4. Jumper dresses in tan or blue chambray with embroidery and hand smocking priced at 4. Clear toned pink and blue chambray dresses with white lawn collar and cuffs. Second floor.
Veranda Rugs From Japan Impress for Veranda
Japan sends most pleasing rugs for veranda with life and beauty to enliven spaces. Woven from firm matting, star shaped and five cornered pieces in green and brown contrast, sizes about 3 feet or 3 by 6 feet. Prices £1.75 and $3.50. third floor.
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Japan
Bed Furnishings At Special Price For Ladies
Special sale on bed items includes pillowcases 45 by 36 and bleached sheets 72 by 90 with marked savings. Seamed bleached sheets 81 by 90 and cotton summer blankets also reduced. Bedspreads for single and double beds cut to lower regular prices. Ladies cloth, soft finish cotton for underclothes, item discounted. Main floor rear.
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Victor Records
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de Gogorza
Victrola
Geraldine Farrar
Farrar
Red Seal
Alma Gluck
Gluck
John McCormack
McCormack
Harry Lauder
Sousa and
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden, N. J
Victor Jaising Machine Company
Bridgeport War Savings Club
U. S
War ‘Thrift
Bridgeport Telegram
Bitlee
Wilson
G. Vs. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main &J. Arcade Corner
Herbert Smith Storage and Trucking Co
Long Island Sound
Hirth
Bridgepore Boys EN
MC. A. Owens Rooms
Bell-Ans
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Cannon St
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Howland Dry Goods CO
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