Wilson says no compromise on war aims at Mount Vernon
President Wilson on Independence Day at Mount Vernon rejects any peace plan that spares or weakens military autocracy. He vows a final settlement based on a reign of law, the destruction or impotence of tyrannical powers, and the consent of governed, with no half measures.
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Mount Vernon
George Washington
Soreign
von Ieuehlmann
America
Germany
East
Russia
Wilson
Henkels Lace Plant Seized by Alien Custodian
The International Textile Inc lace plant in this city, valued at 1590 000, is owned by Alb and EK Henkels Inc of Langerfeld Germany, with the seizure order issued under the Alien Property Custodian act. The U S Alien Property Board confiscated the works and finances to expose the real ownership, following a Beakes Public Investigation led by A Mitchell Taimer and Francis J Garvan. Officials from the seized plant refused to comment or could not be reached.
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International Textile Inc
Alb
EK. Henkels, Inc
Langerfeld
Germany
Fh. Tenkels Inc
United States
Alien Property Board
Lmw
Beakes
A. Mitchell Taimer
Palmer
Francis J. Garvan
Dureaa
Ecither
Brigade of C.S.G. Leads Notable Patriotic Parade
Patriotism and loyalty marked the fourth of July parade with the State Guards marching khaki with pride. Veterans and civic leaders praised the precision and line discipline while banners carried strong anti oppression and pro Uncle Sam mottos. The Russian American union drew cheers and the parade was reviewed by Governor Hal coml and Major General uch Ie at Seaside Park, with continuation noted on page 18.
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Briquilier-General
United States
Tr Bradford
Pierce, Jr
Chamber Commerce
Sons of
Itkaty
Seaside Park
Halcoml
Genaral
Uch Ie. Frurpee
Rhembhers
Military Emergency Board
Elias Howe Dost
G. A. Tt
County troops win praise of governor
The State Guard of the fourth Military district toured Bridgeport for Independence Day events with state officers to assess militia preparedness. After ceremonies at Haasidae Park, praise was given for discipline, efficiency, and conditions. A field hospital treated civilians and six miles of marching tested endurance, with medical staff noting exceptional morale. officers predicted 12 mile feats without fatigue.
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Fourth Military District
Holcomb
Livien Iourpee
Startford
Bridgeport
Haasidae Park
Jment
Migor OG. S. Seard
45 000 Connecticut Men Fighting Says Holcomb
Connecticut Governor Marcus H Walcomb told a Fourth of July Seaside Park crowd that 45 000 Connecticut men have given their best for the army and that first regiments were sent to France without cantonments to aid democracy and liberty. He warned against disloyalty, pledging loyalty to the United States for all. Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce sent a telegram praising patriotism and generations of citizens, including foreign born residents and ministers. The telegram was read at the celebration.
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Connecticut
France
United States
Crovernor Marcus H. Walcomb
Wilson
St Concoursa Ak
Barman
Park
Ibolcom
Bridgeport Chanter of Commerce
Bridgeport
Hobourhaml Tieitenant
Overunor Clilvard
Seitside
Nine Hours Work In Threes Sub Builders' Record
Five battle-planes of the United States army will land at Seaside park between noon and 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. They will be met by a larger submarine tested at the Lake Torpedo Boat company's plant. A baseball nine from the aviation training station at Atmeola, L. L. will challenge the Lake plant nine. Officials of the Lake company will also be present as the teams are escorted ashore and the game proceeds with a unique, water and air spectacle. Police and officials prepare to receive the visitors, marking landing routes and guarding aircraft. The War effort is praised as Bridgeport workers display patriotic labor and rivetмен celebrate. the Lake Torpedo company reports 1,200 employees working three hours beyond normal to honor Independence Day.
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United States Army
Seaside Park
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Atmeola
L. L
Lake
Thensehhallenge
Army
Lake Company
Wir
Bs Water
John HH
President Wilson
General Pershing
Admiral Sims
Navy
Bridgeport
Lake Torpedo Company
Ameria
Ater
Brill
Parade Spectator Faces Court Over Slur Incident
Sailor Toney Unusas of New Coonan will face City court today on charges of spemlkings tisrespectfully directed at the United States government. Arrests tied to a parade disturbance report neutree of first Gunners Mite henvhoek, with potential transfer to federal authorities. Signal clash caused by the incident halted light trolley service around 11:40.
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Toney Unusas
New Coonan
Spemlkings
United States
Pateotmaic Meiride
Henvhoek
Destruction of Five U- Boats Reported by Returning Voyagers
Passengers arriving on an English liner described five German submarines sunk in European waters by British transports and by American and British destroyers. One transport carried 7,000 American soldiers to a European port. The liner’s officers confirmed the accounts.
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Atlantic
British Isles
United States
Lac
Jersey
Soldier Reported Dead Heard from In German Prison
Private Leslie Allen of Company T, 102d regiment, reported killed in action, sent home notice of his status and health in a German prison camp, while a letter dated March 2 described his safe condition and requested no further letters or packages until advised. The tale, embedded in wartime despatches, mentions his mother Ars Marvia Allen of Baugatuck and prior unit actions near Seefhenrey against German shock troops.
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Leslie Allen
Ars
Marvia Allen
John Allen
Baugatuck
Coermiain
Lemburs
Allen
102D Regiment
Sefehenrey
Trerman
M Alin
War Department
John Chappa
Suusotuck
Norwalk
Phaulfeuy
Vir
Witham
Vracer
Ivarciby
Only One Light Fire On Safe and Sane Fourth
A single small fire occurred yesterday when a cigarette dropped on a porch near the Shilvitoen Army Peace area at noon. Firemen extinguished the blaze with minimal effort and no injuries were reported. Separately, accounts describe Allied and German actions in the ongoing war with American troops noted as participating in a major assault near Amiens and accompanying bombardments across northern France.
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Cigvarette
Elastrohan
Lehomiat Geers
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