Slacker List Names Tuberculosis Victim Among Draft
Hospital authorities express surprise that the name Gus Bussey of St. Vincent’s Hospital Bridgeport appears in the 1918 slacker list. Bussey, a former nurse at Bridgeport Hospital, died in New York six months after contracting tuberculosis while a nursing student. Names include others with odd addresses such as a box car and boats, with locals recalling loss and duty.
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Frank M. Bussey
St. Vincent’s
United States War Department
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Mvants
Gussey
Bridgeport
Bussey
Troy
Nurso
Bridgeport Hospital
Hlahong
New York State
Ben
Csty
Joseph Lenardo
John Birodes
Minard Campbell
Alherta TM McVey
Remington Barracks
Hampton Beach Fire Destroys Resort Section
A blaze at Hampton Beach New Hampshire damaged the business and lodging area, destroying six hotels and 35 to 40 cottages along the Strand hotel corridor. Officials cite defective wiring as the probable cause. aid came from five nearby towns as flames swept through the main resort district.
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Hampton, Beach
N. H
Hampton Beach
New England
Severnd
Strand Hotel
Ort
COPS AND FIREMEN OF GUEBEC ON STRIKE
Cops and firemen of Guebec strike after officers leave without protection by joint municipal union. Street lamps smashed, windows broken, and alarms damaged as new policemen sworn in amid unrest. Tensions rise with calls for higher pay and tighter police presence.
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Guebec
Pally
Kineara
City to Welcome VFW Commander Arriving Tomorrow
Ray mond W Harris Post national chief guest Captain Robert CG Woodside, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, is due in Bridgeport tomorrow. City officials request no business window displays while the visiting commander is in the city and urge all buildings to display the national colors in his honor.
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Raymond W. Harris Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bridgeport
Dhrag
Robert CG. Woodside
Wilson
Linigaport
Dune
No Arrests Reported In Blue Law Drive
The report notes no arrests under Sunday closing laws, with authorities stating enforcement will be strict. Morahimia, noting religious observance, may close Saturday and seek sworn certification with the prosecutor. Twenty eight merchants asked for guidance after closing on Saturday.
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Morahimia
G O P Seeks Technical Peace for U S by July Fourth
Washington June 86 The Knox Porter peace resolutions dominate GOP talks in Congress. Senator Lodg Massachusetts chair of the conferees returns prepared to renew negotiations early this week likely Tuesday. Republicans hope to craft a compromise by merging Knox and Porter into a new draft, preserving Knox features on property rights, with aims to win quick passage before the Independence Day recess.
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Lodge
Washington
United States
Congress
Lodg
Massechusetts
Senate
Houau
Massachusetta
Turaday
Home
Iepublican
Gampromiao
Contereaa
Clouse
German industry acts to revive Russian trade
German industry and shipping interests move to resume commerce with Russia. Four locomotive plants already working on Russian orders, partly paid. Hamburg reports a new German Russian transport organization under Soviet oversight to coordinate rail and water traffic between German ports and Russian destinations. Directors emphasize business only and cautious engagement amid shifting Russian leadership.
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Hamburg
Russia
Yose
United States
Hambuts- Amerie Ane
Hus
Transpor
Joff Hni
Garmany
Augealn
Knights of Columbus plan new high school for veterans at New Haven
A committee laid before the Knights of Columbus a plan to establish a nationwide educational system with a central New Haven base. The project aims to educate 100000 former service men initially, with an estimated cost of one million dollars, to be presented at the San Jose convention August 2 to 4.
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Chicago
Lune Ag—Phina
United States
Knights of Columbus
Db Waa
Columbtte Aeneal
William Od. McQinney
Phvy
Order
Ineernational
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Placo
Iproponort
Naw Maven
Conn
John JH. Reddin
Enilere Pro Teasora
Knights
Maddin Mild
Dak
Maine Town Tries Real Blue Sunday in Saco
In a Sunday disruption, Deputy Sheriffs and assistants enforce Sabbath laws in Saco to halt activities deemed improper. Streetcars ran. conductors face court, while the news dealer hurriedly sold Sunday papers. A mass meeting is planned to discuss continuing the law.
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Maine Town
Maine
Saco
Sheritty
Wherita
Deisataven
Move 19 Honor Wilson Underway in New Endowment Plan
A nationwide effort to endow the Woodrow Wilson Foundation Fund was announced on June 2 in New York. The plan, led by Seanieth Dupenne, aims to honor Wilson's public service by creating a permanent endowment. Roosevelt discusses recognizing Wilson's ideals while American people express appreciation for his humanitarian work. Central Trust Company of Park, with Hamilton Holt as executive director, will oversee the fund’s administration, with key figures including Adolph and Mrs. Efalto Wh penn among those noted in the ceremony.
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New York
Juna
Lana
Woodrow Wilson
Srat
Hs Public Servier
Seanieth Dupenne
Usb
Adolph
Mrs
Efalto
Wh Penn
Ter
Navy and Army Airmen Test Bombing From 4000 Foot Altitude
On June 6 at Waston the Yip Lowra ship will be located off the Atlantic coast between Hatteras and Delaware cape. Navy and War departments conduct joint tests to measure aviation against naval vessels under various conditions. The plan involves locating the ship then dropping dummy bombs from 4000 feet while a fleet of scouting seaplanes keeps parallel to the coast and reports the enemy’s position.
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Waston
Lowa
Elacs Navy
Army
Atlantic Coast
Navy
War Departments
Ohio
Hatteras
Délasvare Cape
Thesday
L. Chadwhele
Hampton Roads
Yorktown
Eleven Bodies Burned in Kentucky Farmhouse Tragedy
Neighbors heard screams as fire gutted a two room log structure near Seg. Five adults and six children perished in the blaze amid signs of foul play. Police found revolver cartridges, an axe, and a pistol near the bodies. No clear motive or suspects confirmed. inquest held.
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Kentucky
Pionicers
Seg, Ky
Ernest Law i
Ivodias
Ahala
Thirteen saved as Hudson collision sinks motor boat
In Albany New York a motorboat sank after colliding with a steamboat on the Hudson River tonight. A woman and two children were rescued from the river while a man and others jumped overboard. Rescuers from shore aided the scene as the vessel went down.
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Albany
Atbway
Troy Steamboat Company
Mall
Troy
Letime
Berl
Tia
Slater
Fittte
Chattanooga Judge Moon Dies After Long Service
Judge John Ac Moon, aged 65 from Chattanooga, longtime head of the Tenneanae lite untel dinnered division, passed away after a lengthy career ending with the last session. He rested at home surrounded by family.
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Chattanooga
Mena
Muneag
John Ac Moon
Peace With Ireland Near Says De Valera Likely To Accept
Reports indicate a London conference invitation could finalize peace with Ireland as De Valera is expected to accept. The article notes hopeful diplomacy and near-term prospects amid wartime tensions.
Fifth Man Slain in Chicago Feud Sparks Rioting
June 2 reports a fatal shooting in Chicago’s Ninth Ward as Joseph Laspin, linked to Anthony D Andrea, was killed in his driver’s seat by two attackers in a gray sedan. The car spun, crashed near a curb, and a priest urged witnesses to help police amid scattered arrests and ongoing political tension.
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Chicago
Joseph Laspien
Anthony ND Andrew
Csronda
Lagplan
Wuther Gawls
Parsons
Hoong
Pasplea
D'Andrea
Society
Ventemigia
Stellan
Tohnay
Music Healed Bullet Wound In Boston Patient
Oscar J. Kelley of South Boston insisted on playing his harmonica during surgery to remove a thigh bullet. He objected to anesthesia and, amid the operation, sang and played as doctors worked. His stepson Frank Taltoon Nittonn was later charged with assault with intent to kill.
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Boston
Hla
Svetlen
Oscar J. Kelley
South Boston
White Hospital
Sant
Walley
Kelley
Frank Taltoon
Injunction Sought To Stop Dempsey Fight
Atlantic City, Nov 26. Clinton N. Howard, secretary of International Reform, said he would seek an injunction before Chancellor Edwin Walker in Trenton to stop the Dempsey Carpentier match set for July 2 at Jackson City. Howard argues the calling commission exceeded authority and that the bout is a prize fight not a legal boxing event.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Terond
Inter-Allied Commission
Upper Silesia
Germany
Svpport
Dregesch Party
Bavaria
Anmlar Anlitary Maschine
Prussia
Lerond
Lokal-Anzeiger
Inter- Allied Commission
Juerondte
Oppeln Sry
Alles
Atlantic Cip
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The
International Reform
Durean
Washington
Edwin WM. ‘Walker
Trenton
Npompesy-Carpentier
Je City
Hows
Comminston
De Valera Could Attend London Conference on Irish Peace
Dublin dispatch reports President De Valera likely to accept Lloyd George’s invitation to London for a peace conference. Sinn Fein circles say the offer opens a new chapter in Anglo Irish talks, with party leaders consulting colleagues before a final decision. Central figures include James Craig in Belfast and South Africa style observers.
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Dublin
Valera
George
London
Universal Service
Sinn’ Fein
de Valera
Trish Republic
Great Britain
Sinn Fein
Smuta
South Athes
Trish
de Waterm
Jai
Belfast
James Craig
Ulster Cabinet Summoned For May Conference
Belfast dispatch reports Sir James Craig calls Ulster cabinet meeting on Tuesday to discuss Prime Minister Lloyd George invitation for leaders of north and south Ireland to confer on healing factions and possible reconciliation efforts.
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Belfast
Ireland
Associated Press
Tha Ulater
James Crate
Lloyd George
North
South
Treland
Traland
Fitzroy Founders Steamer Sinks Off Cape Hawke
Sidney reports the coasting steamer Fitzroy foundered off Cape Hawke with about 80 aboard. Only three survivors are known, according to naval and port authorities.
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Sidney
Australia
Fitzroy 'S
Cape Hawke
Socialist convention rejects dictatorship by the proletariat
The 1921 Socialist convention ended with a three and a half hour vote rejecting dictatorship by the proletariat as party policy. Leaders Morris Larinauiat Victor Berger Algernan Lee and Cameron Wing opposed the ban on red terror references, arguing the terror is inseparable from dictatorship. The debate touched on Russia and a distant revolutionary tale as readers were reminded the topic would continue on page five.
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Victor Berger
Socialist Party
Detroit
Morria Hillquit
Morris Larinauiat
Algernan Lee
Cameron Wing
Yalt
Russia
Uni Joss
Borger
A J
Sonia Enedah
Wilkes Kruse
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