Mexican Editor Predicts Union With America
Manuel Carpio editor of La Voz De La Revolution and El Triumfo spoke at a Pan American society luncheon in New York. He urged a future union of Mexico and the United States, saying citizens should one day be called sons of America. He spoke of Mexico's development, radical changes ahead, and the press as a force for liberty amid global oppression.
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New York
Manuel Carpio
la Voz de la Revolution
Yucatan
el Triumfo
Havana
Mexico
United States
Pan- American Society
Mr. Carpio
John Brissett Moore
America
Spain Requisitioning All Its Ships in U S Ports
Madrid reports the commissary general of supplies has instructed Spanish ambassador Rianoy Gayangos to requisition all Spanish shipping in U S ports. The move aims to move goods to Spain after a Washington despatch blamed shipowners for delays due to higher freight rates on other cargoes.
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Madrid
Washington
Rianoy Gayangos
United States
Spain
Death of Mrs Buckley ruled accidental by coroner
Coroner John J. Phelan ruled the death of Mrs Bridget Buckley of 49 Rawin Street an accidental trolley accident on Stratford Avenue last week. She died at Bridgeport Hospital after suffering multiple fractures. The trolley crew acted to avoid the collision and were not responsible.
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John J. Phelan
Bridget Buckley
Rawinstreet
Stratford Avenue
Bucktey
Bridgeport Hospital
Porto Ricans Register for Draft on July 5
Porto Ricans will register for the draft on July 5 as designated by President Wilson. The July 53 date applies to men attaining their majority in Porto Rico, with early registration expected for Hawaii and Alabama. Men recently turning 21 in these territories were not required to register in June when 21-year-olds in the mainland United States enrolled.
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Washington
Wilson
Porto Rico
United States
Grain Markets React On Buying Orders In New York
NEW YORK June 13 grain markets show a feverish undertone as corn climbs after initial selling. Trading centers on buying demand from the country and possible Wall Street interest, with weather favorable and crop news buoyant. export activity wanes as prices hold below prior highs and receipts are reported strong. Additionally Chicago livestock prices show varied moves with cattle, veal, and lambs reflecting steady to higher trends amid mixed demand.
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New York
A& Cent
Wall Street
President Commands Land for Naval Proving Grounds
President Wilson orders 2 200 acres at Indian Head Maryland and the Potomac River area placed under navy secretary control for a naval proving ground. The move consolidates federal land to support military testing and development activities.
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Washington
Indian Head
Potomac River
Virginia
Wilson
Secretary of the Navy
Thousands of Children Have Worms Across Town
The notice warns that many children suffer worm infections with symptoms including stomach upset, swollen lips, bad breath, abdominal pain, pale skin, heavy eyes, itching, cough and teeth grinding. Adults can be affected too. Then it plugs Dry Eye's Elixir and other remedies from J W Fene & Co of Auburn Maine, urging readers to consult dealers for treatment.
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Cireus
Dre J W. Fene & Co
Auturn
Maine
Housewives Rush for Beet Supplies at Farm Market
Bridgeport market reports beet crops lead with 14 bunches for $1 and housewives urged to stockpile for winter. Local Juno peas rise, rhubarb scarce but price strong. lettuce, carrots, and strawberries remain in good supply or scarce with high prices. Retail prices list beets 14-15 bunches per dollar, peas 2.75 to 3.00 per bushel, rhubarb 4 cents per pound, lettuce 40-60 cents per dozen, strawberries 72-87.50 per crate.
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Bridgeport
H. OS. Schwenk
Wall Street
Hay Mow Hauntings Recall Fear of Tramps in Past Days
In a faded memory, townsfolk recall avoiding the hay mow, fearing a tramp might lurk there. The old worry captures a bygone rural era when danger hid in familiar places and communal vigilance shaped daily chores and chores.
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Individeee
Vals
Smith
Berg
John Berg
Joan J. Phelan
County Court House
Main St
E. H. Dillon & CO
Hartford
Rue ST
Cecile
Paris
General Pershing
Copyright Committee On Publica Information
International Film Service
J. Pershing
Joh
Iryit
Mazda
Mazola
New England
Ahern & Cahoon
State Street
Boston
Refining CO
BO Bos
New
Carpio
Chicago
Proving Grounds
Smith-Murray Co
Fiarfield Ave
Bridgeports
Bonita
Warner
Save Remedies CO
Rochester
Conlin & Headquarters
Copper Auto Mill
Wm. Harland & Sons
Pratt & Lambert’s
Green, Inc
ARIS
Neuss & Vaughn
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