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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1918

Page

17

Pledges Liquidated in Bridgeport Red Cross Drive

Bridgeport Red Cross pledges for the recent campaign were fulfilled with many donors paying their due installments and additional past-due amounts. Office of Frank Staples, treasurer, reported heavy in person and mail influx with checks and currency arriving, underscoring strong community support beyond initial expectations.

Bridgeport Red Cross Frank ST. Staples American Red Cross State Street Staples

Independence Day festivities dot Laurel Beach scene

Beachgoers look forward to a big Independence Day at Laurel Beach with flag raising and shorefront ceremonies. Boy Scouts plan a Strand theatre benefit, dances, and cottage gatherings while merchants prep fireworks for later display.

Laurel Beach Strand Theatre Myrtlebeath Improvement Association Thomas Gagen Red Cross A. G. Spear Cedar Beach Spear Shelton CC. B. Alderman Benjam Myrtle Beach Trance Lowrd Milford Ani Ck Requil Woo Iil Atyitde Monty Galbranner Prdaul Any Ein Mavile Beael Munday Sin Clair Culluroamaer Milford Police Muhes Bern Hitery Gray Widmere Betel Arace Bronson

Players to Appear Before Draft Board

Pirates Siena phase and Boston players feature as draft board hearings near end of period. Investigations note Gibbs sprees and Washington oversight, with details unclear due to damaged text.

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Congress debates limit on federal ownership of communications

Washington reports plans to authorize Wilson to seize telegraph, telephone, cable and radio systems before summer recess. Cabinet members urge swift action while some members oppose executive power expansion. Debate centers on timing and scope of wartime style government control.

Washington Wilson Congress Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee Wis House Committee Aker Anb Daniels Generak Biurlescu Aswell Louisiana Usaniels Rocretary Skinaie Turleson Freqade Pernyeent Ablinker Kaisiais

Fleming Rides 3 Winners at Bay State Meeting

At Windsor on July 2, Bobby C. the horse driven by Billy Fleming in the 2:19 trot failed to finish cleanly as Mieming did not improve. Heo led wins in each of the $1,000 stakes, taking the 2:14 pace with Lord Lochabar and the 2:28 trot with Rosa Watts, while 13 others including Miss Colorado and Hollywood Billy started in added events.

Windsor Bobby C Billy Fleming Bay State Sage Wark Mieming Heo Lord Lochabar Rosa Watts Ford Loehabar Ponrazier Clelem Frank Th Jvisa Lad Hollywood Billy Bos Thompson Peter Winiarion Rhoda Ashbourn Millard Harley R Aliss 'Tie Lady Amis Crescent Toda Pat Worthy Crystal Louis Tiare Aidt Rosa Waits Eh A General Watts Plening Colorado Myni Chassell Grimace Bom Jar Vonin Guy Nate Prine

Aero Club Honors Great American Aces with Medals

Great American fliers, including Sergeant Minin g of New Bedford and Lieutenant David Ke ile nam of Brookline, Mass, received foreign service committee medals from the Aero Club of America for valor and distinguished services. Reports note combat feats and victories credited to solo flyers amid ongoing classifications affecting many cases, with 48 placed in Class 1-A and 240 awaiting review as age hearings proceed.

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Williams Homer In Seventh Wins Game For Quakers

Philadelphia wins the fourth game of its series with New York 6 to 4 as Williams hits a seventh inning homer with two aboard to seal the victory. Doyle appears for New York as pinch hitter. lineup includes Bancroft, Cravath, and Pearce in the Phillies’ batting order.

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Pirates Outgame Cincinnati Reds In Tenth Inning

Pirates win 7 to 6 over Reds in ten innings at Pittsburgh. Debutante Shape nicka pitched late relief while Schupp struggled after a strong start. Hitters including Holke and Williams contributed, with key defensive plays and miscues shaping the tense finish.

Pirates Cincinnati Reds

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