American Polo Team Wins Second Game Cup Clash in England
June 22 Manchester England Americans dominate as Lockett and teammates struggle early. England shows flashes but slow start and pony injuries cost them, while the crowd and royalty witness a grand polo day.
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Amierigan
Prince of Wales
Adhage
Lockett
Chukker
Lord Wodehouse
England
Ehusker
Milburn
America
Mercina
Scottish Guards
Prince Fenrs
Alfonso
King
Weirhouse
Anis
Barrett
Tomwkinnon
Hitchcock
Stoddard
Eastern Railroads May Reduce Freight Rates
Executives from several railroads met in New York to discuss a general readjustment of freight rates on trunk lines in the eastern territory between the Mississippi and Ohio Potomac rivers and west of Colorado and Utah. Although not publicly specified, it was understood that in many cases the proposed rates would reflect reductions amid varying business conditions.
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New York
Miesissippi
Ohio
Potomac Rivers
Colorsdo
Utah
Two Army Flyers Die in Collision During Bombing Raid
Captain Howard T. Douglas of California and Lieutenant Marl J. Plumb of Wisconsin died after their planes collided midair over Chesapeake Bay during a bombing run on the wrecked battleship San Marcos off Tangier Island. Both pilots disappeared after the crash. three hundred pounds of TNT bomb dropped nearby did not aid recovery.
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Washington
Myers
Army Air Service
Howard T. Douglas
Marl J. Plumb
Chesapeake Bay
Tangier Island
War_department
Langley Field
Vir- Elain
Plumb
Bonis
Douglas
San Marcos
Douglis
California
Army
Mary
Alaska
Wisconsin
Navy
San Adouio
Destroyers sink ex German sub in mimic war
Atlantic destroyers engaged a former German submarine U-140 with four inch guns. The Dickerson led five destroyers to shell the U-140 as it anchored in 70 fathoms. In four minutes and forty seconds the ship fired 34 shells, scoring 19 hits and sending the vessel to the bottom. Earlier air forces had already sent G-117 to the depths.
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Dickerson
C. B. Mayo
Park Board Officials Tour Steeplechase Park Visit
State bankers and conservative Park Board members spent a couple of hours touring Steeplechase Park. They examined the park’s amusements in the city’s interest, but the visit also hinted at future pleasure possibilities. The group moved from the dodge-em car to the roller coaster and ended with a dinner at a large restaurant.
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Park Board
Ther Todas
Hephy Horees
Meriden Man Killed When Auto Hits Tree
Meriden Conn Stewart Cometecis 21 died when the automobile left the road and struck a tree in Wallingford at night. Three injured were taken to Meriden hospital including Walter Morehvure 20 with cuts, Henry Morehouse 23 with shock, and Anne Morehouse 17 with a fractured leg. Esther Thirschfeld 1 was taken to New Haven hospital with shock. another occupant was unhurt.
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Meriden
Submarine inventor scoffs at aerial bomb test
Simon Lake, Bridgeport submarine pioneer, ridiculed a government air attack on a German U boat off Cape Charles Va. He argued submarines could be camouflaged on the surface or just below to avoid planes. Lake, with 27 years in submarine work, traced his links to aviation and the Wrights.
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Simon Lake
Bridgeport
Cape Charles
Jack Dempsey
Mr. Lake
Cennealiand
Wright Brothers
Stabemonn
Mit
Labor reaffirming its stance on government ownership
Denver January 22 The American Federation of Labor convention directed its executive council to draft legislation applying government ownership and democratic operation to basic industries when workers demand it. The resolution also amended to remove a call for universal government control of all industries.
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Denver
Jane
American Federation of Labor
Sims at Capital but Defers Call on Sec Denby
Admiral Sims arrives in Washington with Mrs. Sims and Lt Cmdr Lammers to address the recall speech. He defers making a formal statement until tomorrow morning, citing no urgency to rush the Navy’s chief to explain the speech. A small crowd greeted the party. New York saw larger demonstrations with police in force.
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Sims
New York
Washington
Ariveg
Te M Denby
Teun
Admiral
Metropoli
Enron
Walling
Heat Wave Prostration in Bridgeport City
One heat prostration occurred yesterday in Bridgeport RO. Stephom of 323 King Street Springfield ran for a Walsh and collapsed. Emergency staff treated him and he was taken to Bridgeport Hospital. He was reported resting comfortably last night. The temperature reached 98 degrees, the latest for the season. June 4, 191% records a 94 degree day.
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Bridgeport
Stephom
King Strese
Springgfield
Walsh
7 F. Walsh
Ar Ho
Girl Killed by Milford Trolley Car Between Poles 107 and 108
Jennie Sherwood five dies at Milford hospital from injuries after a street car struck her while crossing tracks between poles 107 and 163 on Myrtle Beach. Police investigation underway and crew may face technical manslaughter charges.
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Jennie Sherwood
John Shertwood
Highland Avenue
Myrtle Beach
Milford Hospital
Jaéna
Harry Weston
Oakstreat
Life Gueri George
Russell
Albert Peetaél Cottege
Carpenter
Milford
Bridgeport transit hearings push bus lines and fare debate
At the Public Utilities Commission hearing in City Hall, officials debated keeping buses with a ten cent fare and transfer privileges while trolley lines propose three new routes. Connecticut company figures show mixed profits and losses in 1918 1919 1920, and calls for centralized operation and possible monopoly.
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Connecticut
Commission
Chacahérail
Percy TW. Dilenfeld
Traffe Commission
American Transit Company
Hartford Car
Connecticut Co Must Be Reborn Says Litchfield
Percy T. Litchfield, chairman of Warrison's traffic commission, urged the Connecticut company be reformed at a Chamber of Commerce lunch. He called for a responsible, well operated trolley and jitney system with fair costs, noting Bridgeport traffic debates and inquiries from members. The discussion touched on Baltimore operations and the need for practical transportation remedies, with continued coverage on Page Five.
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Percy T. Litchfield
Warrison
Traffic Commission
Connecticut Company
Chamber of Commerce
Liinchean
Connecticuk
Bas
Aela
Bridgeport
Storrs
Tunien
Storra
Connecticut
New England
New England Cee Company
King pleads for peace as Ulster opens Northern Parliament
Belfast report notes King in uniform reads a strong speech urging peace and conciliation between Irish factions. Queen Mary appears nervous as Parliament convenes with ceremony. He appeals to Irishmen to forgive and forget and support a united era of peace.
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Associated Press
Queen Mary
Order of the Garter
Ireland
Ulster
Sinn Fein
Steech
Irelan
Navy to enlist 106000 men for next year budget
Washington June 22 Congress conferees reach agreement on a navy personnel strength of 106000 for the coming fiscal year, a reduction of about 14000 from current levels. The deal also adjusts the bill’s total outlay near 414 million dollars, with House and Senate still to formally approve. Cornel and Penn teams show strong rowing times amid shell record bids.
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Senate
Tomor Raw
House
Cornell
Penneyiwants
California
Ithaca
Corns
Pennsylvania
Quakers
Syeicuse Hares
Mary
Agvonda
Pirates blamed for 11 ship disappearances
The government grows convinced pirates caused eleven ship disappearances near Cape Teraz. Logs are being examined after raids on radical ports linked to prior seizure plans. Russia is cited as source of cargoes and possible piracy origin, with further investigations ongoing.
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New York
Associated Press
Randol C. Shaw
Washington
Cape Teraz
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Roy
Cape Mut
Carrott Deering
Deering
Russia
Department of Commerce
Desperate Bridgeport man sought after brutal boss attack
Police hunt Tony Terrizzi of 425 Hallett Street after he beat employer Mathewson at a Stratfield worksite with a club and gun. Terrizzi allegedly assaulted Mathewson again, breaking a closet door and endangering workers. he remains at large as police press for clues in Bridgeport and Fairfield.
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Bridgeport
Fairfield
Thomes Aa
Tierney
Tony Terrizzi
Hallett Street
Rent Mathewson
Norman Street
Stratfield
Fairfeld
Mathewson
Terrizzi
Strathald
Noeman Street
Terriszai
Strat- Bela
Bridgeport Day Planned by Local Merchants
Bridgeport merchants plan a two day event titled Bridgeport Day with the slogan To Buy Is To Save. The June 28 date will feature special bargains across all trades as merchants back the Project according to A W Englehardt of D M Read company.
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Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
Thesday
Lings of Trade
A. W. Englehardt
D. M. Read Company
Canadian Ace Plane Believed in Hudson River
In Poughkeepsie New York on June 22 rivermen failed to raise what they think is Captain Mansell R. James aircraft from the Hudson River. The surface search was fruitless and officials may seek War or Navy Department aid if the object cannot be surfaced.
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Poughkeepsie, SN. V
Hudson River
Mansell R. James
War
Navy Department
Teachers urged as Bridgeport graduation hears need
J Crosby Chapman tells City Normal School graduates that the nation needs thousands of teachers next year not years ahead. He cites army recruiting tests showing illiteracy among draftees, highlighting the failure of long-standing compulsory education in their state. Forty three Bridgeport student teachers receive diplomas at the high school auditorium.
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J. Crosby Chapman
City Normal School
Ph. da
Fule
Bridgeport High School
Bridgeport
Dr. Chapman
Bridgeport Man Aboard One Missing on Tug Conestoga
Washington dispatch lists four officers and 40 percent of crew aboard the tug Conestoga, missing after sailing from Mara Island on March 25 bound for Samoa. Among the enlisted is Thomas Quinn of Bridgeport, Connecticut, as Secretary Denby pledges to continue search.
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Washington
Denby
Maras Island
Samoa
Pearl Kopker
Thomas Quinn
Bridgeport
Conn
Weather forecast and almanac notes for South New England
A fragmented weather forecast predicts unsettled conditions in South New England with probable showers on Thursday and cooler temperatures expected Friday. The piece references high readings near 94 degrees in the mid-Atlantic states, cloudiness east of the Mississippi, and potential thunder in some areas. It also mentions the Daily Almanac data for Bridgeport and Middlebrook Rim with standard tidal and daylight timing notes.
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South New England
Middle Atlantic
Mississippi River
Noldern
Malgatessippi River
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