Stenger Freed Over War Charge in German Court
Leipsic reports General Karl Stenger acquitted of ordering the execution of wounded soldiers and prisoners. Major Brane Crusius convicted on the same charge, two years in prison and loss of uniform rights. The court found Crusius negligent and not acting on Stenger’s orders. Crusius argued mental derangement negated responsibility. witness credibility questioned. Stenger lauded as incapable of issuing such orders. German paper notes courtroom cheers as he left Leipzig.
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Stenger
Dr. Schmidt
Kleirhaus
Wherr @erff
Crusius
Mentel
Berlin
Stenfer
Leipsic
Fra
Synthetic Sunshine Cure For Sunburn
New York July 1 Severe sun burn is being cured here with synthetic sunshine. Physicians at Broad Street hospital announced today excellent results by this method, explaining that the properties of peaches reproduced in a lamp destroy bacteria and heat injured tissues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broad Street Hospital
American steamer Eastern Sword runs ashore near Belfast
The American steamer Eastern Sword, sailing from New Orleans on July 14, ran aground at the entrance to Belfast Lough near Whitehead, drawing crowds as spectators approached in rowboats and some swam out to view the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Eastern Sword
New Orleans
Belfast Lough
Whitehead
Swain to Dispose of Library Before Moving
Rev R L Swain former pastor of South Congregational church plans to leave the city and offers about 400 volumes from his library to local clergymen. He invites interested clergy to visit his Golden Hills street home today to select books before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taut
R. L. Swain
South Congregational Church
Golden Hijls Street
Apportionment Board Meeting Set at City Hall
The Board of Apportionment will convene at four o'clock this afternoon in the city hall. Officials stated yesterday that only minor transfers were expected. no major items would be considered.
Pantry of Patent Medicines and Toiletries Listing
A compact catalog style list shows assorted consumer goods and prices from a vintage store. Items include Palmolive Soup 50 cents, Pepsodent Tooth Paste 1.00, Pinkham's Veg Compound 30 cents, Resinol Soap 65 cents, Rexall Toilet Soap 60 cents, Sal Hepatica 25 cents, Woodbury's Facial Soap, and Nujol Nuxated Iron supplements with prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkham
Woodbury’s
Public utilities engineers inspect trolley routes
The Public Utilities Commission conducts an annual inspection of trolley lines from Stamford to Waterbury. A special car carried Chief Engineer H. E. Irvine Rind, Assistant Engineer Wadhams, Electrical Engineer K. Knowstoref, General Manager J. B. Potter, and Superintendent Frank L. Wibling. The trip, reviewing Bridgeport lines and routes toward New Haven, will take several days to assess roadbed and electrical equipment.
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Stamfore
Hartford
Publica Ucrilities
Bridgeport
Lordship
HE. Irvine Rind
Glenbrook
Wadhams
New Haven
K. Knowstoref
J. B. Potter
Frank L Wibling
Stamford
Waterbury
Drexel Unworried by Film Indictment in New York
Anthony Drexel, in London with Lord Decies, says the Standard Film Industries indictment is purely technical. He asserts he was a director and financier, helped through prior failed trades, and that the Swann investigation did not reach a grand jury. He will not go to New York unless required for the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbest
Fairbairn
London
Anthony Drexel
Lord Decies
Standard Film Industries Corporation
New York
Swann
Drexel
Her
City to spend $80,000 on branch libraries
Bridgeport plans reveal five libraries now with central and four branches. Two new branches costing $89,000 will rise on sites at Mattle avenue donated by Miss Soule and at Revere street and Central avenue. A portable Newfield library may move to Black Rock near Fairfield avenue and Brewster street once Revere street site is ready. Librarian Sanborn endorses expanding branches before a new central building.
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Bridgeport
Mattle Avenue
Revere Street
Central Avenue
Central Library
Main Street
Wbrary
Henry Hi. Sanborn
Ubrary
Lakis
Body of man found near New London identified as B J Hathaway
The body of B J Hathaway was recovered by the lobster boat Bertha E about three miles north of Bartletts Reef lightship and brought to Noank. A ticket and baggage check tied to the steamer Richard Peek from New York to New London were found, suggesting the man had been a passenger. The body appeared to have been in the water several weeks. Hathaway was about 65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
B. J. Hathaway
Bertha E
Bartletts Reo
Richard Peek
New York
Higenat
Osborne and Company
Hartford
Stratford Sunday School Picnic At Pressure Beach
The Stratford Methodist Episcopal Sunday school class held an annual picnic in the grove at Pressure Beach with a large gathering of children and adults from the class and parish. Lunch was served, followed by athletic games and sports including bathing and island amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pressure Beach
Shuren
National Womans Christian Temperance Union Meet San Francisco
The forty fifth annual meeting of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held in San Francisco August 13 to 23 the first convention since the eighteenth amendment took effect Prohibition Commissioner Haynes will address attendees at the event announced from national headquarters at Evanston Illinois. The text also references a quip about a teacher and a boy seeking brains, reflecting a humorous aside in the same excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Women’s Christian Temperance Union
San Francisco
Haynes
Evanston
Mts
Vienna alarmed over fall of Polish mark
Banking and speculative circles in Vienna grow alarmed as the Polish mark continues to fall and a panic seems likely. It is estimated that many bills of marks are held here bought at roughly four times the current value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Smething
Ttme
Caruso to Return to Opera Stage in New Season
New York July 7. Caruso will surely sing during the coming opera season, according to a cablegram from Giuli Cadi Gazza, general manager of the Metropolitan Opera Co., who visited the venerable tenor three days ago in Italy.
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New York
Nince Caruso
Giuli Cadi Gazza
Metropolitan Opera Co
Italy
Building expert testifies in Bridgeport city contract suit
Alexander Bingham of Praence Engineering testified for Stehlin Milley Hewes against Bridgeport over heating and electrical work on Bridgeport High School. The firm claims city delays caused more than 15000 in extra costs. Judge James Wheeler presides. testimony covers contract signed in 1914 with completion delays until 1917.
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Alexander Bingham
Praence
Fo Uno Builting
Stehlin, Milley & Hewes
City of
Bridgeport
Bridgeport High School
James IE. Wheeler
New Haven
Superior Court
Bingham
Santo Stoddard
Atay
Dune
Charles Miller
Alleged War Hero Presents His Case Before Senate Panel
Captain Basmund G Chamberlain, former Marine Corps aviator, testifies behind closed doors to a Senate committee investigating his court martial and dismissal. He recounts a 1918 Western Front air battle while a crackman and railroad remarks spark distractions. Hearing to continue for several days.
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Washington
Associated Press
Basmund G. Chamberlain
Marine Corps
Western Front
Chamberlain
Skibo Tweed Coats Offered at Reduced Price
A small lot of Skibo Tweed coats in blue and tan silk lined to the waist is offered for sale on the second floor. Original price $37.50, now $25.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillette
Read House
Golf
Skibo
Queen Victoria's Reign and Reveries Across Time
A reflective piece recalls Queen Victoria and her long reign, mentioning Osborne memories, historical figures, and Windsor scenes. It notes the Queen's longevity, duties until late, and a nostalgic weave through English history. The text also briefly touts McCall's Printed Pattern for simplifying shirt making.
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Queen Victoria
Victoria
Osborne
Lord Beaconsfield
Lord Palmerston
Albert
Balmoral
Baron
Lord MM
Windsor
Canterbury
Leopold
Claremont
Lehzen
Kensington
Petticoats on Sale in White Sateen with Flounce
Advertises white sateen petticoats with double front and back panels and scalloped flounce. Mentions extra sizes and price of 1.50 dollars.
Under Garments for Women in White Crepe
Women's undergarments offered in white crepe available in regular sizes at 89 cents and in extra sizes at 1.00 dollars. Promotional listing notes open drawers and specialty pricing.
Baby Louis and French Heel Slippers and Surf Satin Suits
Describes footwear in black and brown kid and fawn suede with white linen trim and two straps, turning soles, labeled Baby Louis or French heels. Also notes silk poplin suits with piping, offered in durable styles at $3.95, $5.00, $8.50, and $15.00.
Frugal Prices Listed for Household Goods
The notice lists prices for common items including 3 for 25 cents, 26 cents per bottle, 26 cents per jar, 83 cents per jar, 69 cents per jar, 19 cents per box, and a cake priced at a standard rate. A catalog-like fragment appears from a local retailer.
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Gen. Stenger
Major Crusins
Ike Himeself
U. S
Ireland
Apportionment Board
Main ST
Riker Drug Store
Liggett’s
Tetlow
Packer
Eskay
Fletcher
Gude
Horlick
Hind’s
Kolynos
Lux
Lyon’s
Mennen
Fae Mellin
Nee Wo Os
Newkarge Famiy
Sigekbengg Dental Cremy
Saturday Evening Post
Liggett
Hershey’s
Public Utilities
Lord Baltimore
Stratford
Frisco
Caruso
Crakeman
Oolmp
Peay
Toy Town
Paean
Lytton Strachey
McCall
Coty
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