First public showing of Passion Play at Oberammergau
Oberammergau May 14 In a revival of the Passion Play the world famous dramatization of the life of Christ opened before about 4000 spectators. The event drew praise for promoting peace and international understanding, with actor Anton Lang as Pontius Pilate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Lang
Oberammegau
Aselated Press
Chrime
Washington
Amton Lang
Han Oberuni
Metseau
Children Appeal From Coal Fields Reaches New Yorkers
Three young mountaineers from West Virginia mine families arrived in New York seeking aid for about 59,000 destitute coal field residents. They registered at 4 Broadway as Ossie Sect. 15, Gladys Peranger, and Lowell Phillips, reporting origins in Thayer, Gilthill ng Wickham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway Mote
Ossie
Gladys Peranger
Lowell Phillips
Whey
Thayer
Oalchill Ng
Wickham
West Virginia
Queen Marie May Defer Coronation To Visit U S
The Roumanian queen may delay her coronation to visit the United States. She plans to go abroad to thank Americans who aided Romania during and after the war and would meet with leaders and American women, though she has not set a departure date.
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United States
Marie
Roumania
Bucharest
Associated Press
Marie of
Transylvania
New York
Eha
Amaricang
Rountanki
Abe Bard
Tink
Powers Planning Meeting at Hague Compiled Report
The dispatch recounts Allied talks in The Hague after a morning session led by Lloyd George noting progress toward a compromise on Russian finances commissions. France aims United States involvement, rejects rapid moves toward recognition of Bolshevik rule, and stresses Russia to honor property rights. The Russian delegation signals they will not engage with a commission where Russians lack equal standing. A note from Tehitcherin warns Russia will not discuss finances under current arrangements. A birthday advertisement fragment appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schanzer
Italy
Viscount Ishii
Japan
M. Snapar
Belgium
Lloyd-George
Iam
United States
Rusalp
Mtr
Franse
Commission of Russian Affairs
Dea France
Russia
M. Tehitcherin
Vser
Russa
O ‘Solulion
Tchitcherin
Mosl
Tehltcherin
Yorteréay
Bally
Abies
Aimerica
Lieven
France
Germany
Wrasiee
Jutngon
Follies
Wax
Rue de la Paix
Paris
Gherbourg
Dreskmaking Workshops
Anxieux Amercan
Los Angeles
John Knox Shaw
Baltimore
William J. Hodgman
Hope
New York
Alexander J
McEwan
Seat
Jean
Dubois
Hunter Werke
Andrew Mietcher
Howry P. Fletcher
Robert Hilliard
Samuel J. Hill
Seat Us
Hotel Astor Fire Causes Minor Damage Sunday Morning
A small fire believed caused by smoking in bed at the Hotel Astor filled rooms with smoke just before 3 am. Damage totaled about $100, with the second floor room’s mattress, bedclothes, carpet and nearby furniture charred. Firefighters responded quickly, preventing spread to adjacent hallways.
Soviet Demands and a Plan Drafts Controversy
A late night conference scene shows Soviet demands for equal representation in any postwar commission and opposition to a Russian-excluding plan. Reports describe American backing of a task force with Allied control, plus a controversial proposal to constrain Russia and suspend oil and trade pacts as leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childs
Abg
Death of James Wrestand in East Main Street lunch room
James Wrestand, a roomer at 08 East Main Street, died suddenly while eating in a East Main Street lunch room. Heart disease is believed to have caused his death. He was attended by Dr. O Connell at the emergency hospital before his body was taken to the city morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wrestand
East Main Stree
East Main Street
O'Connell
Booth and Platt may reorganize amid liquor probe
William S. Booth, president of Booth & Platt Co, said a reorganization could follow the federal liquor permit investigation of nine Bridgeport drug stores. Directors disputed charges, with McNamara saying violations occurred at the wholesale house on Waterside and questioned permit origins and overdrawn quantities. Officials stressed the matter concerns technicalities and that any action would await government findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Booth & Arit Company
William S. Booth
Booth & Platt Co
Bridgeport
Tooth
Askell
Dtment
nanoMeers
Soan
Thomas J. McMamera
Leverty
Booth and Platt Co
Mc. McNamara
Fant
Booth & Platt Company
Thanquor
Mer Namara
McNamara
Plath
Milford Obituary Notes Julia Lowell and Others
Miss Julia Lowell, 77, longtime Milford resident of Union Street, dies after months of illness. Interment set with George Malleur at Milford Cemetery. Lowell had lived in Milford over 49 years and worked as a saleswoman in several stores. Services at the Milford home Monday at 5 PM led by Rev. G Everett Rachiver. Other obituaries note Mrs. Julia Virage, Mrs. Katherine Meherom, and Charles Wellington, with services and burials planned at local cemeteries.
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Julia Lowell
Milford
Union Street
Miss Lowell
George Malleur
Ffaine
I and Tl
Cornwall
Bridgenore
Trea
Howlands
Rev. G. Everett
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Conde
Millerie
Milford Cemetery
Julia
Viree
Jura
Frank Virag
Tewlx Street
Charles Ta Demnis
State Street
St. Stephen's Church
Burte
Charles Wellington
Wellington-Kineol Company
Steam Miterx
Beaview Avenue
Ing Huaith
Wellinston
St John's Lodge
Marons
Stratford
Joseph Dewdall Lodge Knighia
Pyhing
Ernest R. Rhodes
New Waven
Charles
Black Rock
Mahery
Wellington
Teo O'Clock
Lakeview Cemetery
Fragmentary note on girdles and ribbing materials
Fragmentary OCR mentions girdles and ribbing in metal tread contexts with unclear descriptors. It references anchoring and dark tropics hints without clear names, dates, places, or concrete actions. Further readable details are insufficient to establish a concise news item.
Knee-Length Skirts Dominate Longchamp Races
Paris May 14 A near riot at the Longchamps race course followed Paula McCaffery and Gladys Du Pont Cumber both 15 from Chicago in after noon frocks with barely knee covering hems. Police stationed guards as crowds surged while spectators cheered the audacious fashion display and noted a trend toward ankle-length skirts for the season.
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Chicago
Paris
Longchamps
Paula McCaffery
Gladys Dupont Cumber
Field Artillery Unit to Camp in Bridgeport Today
First Battalion Seventh U S Field Artillery on march from Camp Dix New Jersey to Camp Teveys Massachusetts plans a halt in Bridgeport. About 36 men to camp on Hillside Home grounds with running water and facilities. They are due to arrive this noon and depart tomorrow morning with guns, caissons, horses and gear.
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Fred Atwater
Seventh
DU. S. Field Artillery
Bridgeport
Camp Dix
Wrightstown
N. J
Camp Tevens
Ayer
Mass
Atwater
Angue FP. Thorne
Charities
Might
Bridga
Tomorow
Bridgeporter Elected Head of Scandinavian Fraternity
WATDRBURY May 14 The district convention of the Scandinavian Fraternity of America closed with officers elected for the coming year and New Haven chosen as the next gathering site. Officers include Prenk BL Clarkson Bridgeport president Bans Seison Naum Luck vice president Albert Ostling Bridgeport secretary Garl NalSon Waterbury treasurer Mrs Rivira Aterberg Hartford chaplain Mrs Mildred Stone Bridgeport marshal Miss Jene Svengon Naugatuck assistant marshal Mrs Caralina Nordstrom New Haven past president Arn vid Morton Waterbury treasurer for three years Victor Hecerk Waterbury chairman finance Fred Norling Watbury chairman literature Thure Ghador Bart.
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Watdrbury
Scandinavian Fraternity of America
New Haven
Prenk BL Carkson
Bridseport
Bans Seison
Naum - Luck
Wee
Albert Ostling
Garl Nalson
Waterbury
Treachrer
Rivira Aterberg
Hartford
Mildred Stone
Bridgeport
Jene Svengon
Naugatuck
Caralina Nordstrom
Arnvid Morton
Trister
Victor Hecerk
Fred Norling
Watbury
Thure Ghador
Bart
Stillman Legal Battle T0608 Close 10 S300 000
Stillman and Mayla Stillman battle over a divorce and legitimacy of Baby Guy centered on alleged letters sold to Stillman by Fred Beauvais. The case involves Canadian witnesses, a $6 million trust fund, and potential appeals to higher courts. The cost of the case is estimated at $500000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillman Legal
New York
Mayla
King A. Stillman
Fred Beauvais
Hur
James A- Stillman
Beauvais
Mra Stillman
Edmund Leto
Daniel J. Gleason
Beesvals
Mra. Stillman
Canada
Jb Wes
Bonnaily
Baby Guy
Dimes
A. Stillman
Idenca
Gledgon Desides
Canadian
Fraternal Meetings and Lodge Listings Highlight Local Events
Several fraternal organizations announce meeting date changes and new newsletters. The Telegram lists branches including Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Royal Neighbors, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Knights groups, Masonic orders, and related lodges across Bridgeport, Stratford, and surrounding areas along with contact venues and street addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion Brotherhood of Electical Workers
Fairfield Aventa
Mormis Court
Order of the Amaranth
Masoria
Broad Street
Royal Neighbors of America
Ibé
East End
Union and
Stratford Avenue
Order of Hibernians
Washington Avenue
Abraham Twinsoln
Flom. U
Main
State Kireat Richard
Townsown Co
Uniform Danis
Knights of Priniss
Uniform Bank
Po MG
Trallan General
Venice
Athletic
Herd Avenue
Bridgeport
St. George's Hall
Stratford Avenuss Sigma Ista Phillyt
St Pauise Episcopal Church
Samuel H. Harris
I. oOo
Odd Fellows Hall
Sridgeport Lodge
Loyal Order of Moegse
Stats Street
Icy Lodge
Fifth District Plans Sale to Pay Club Debts
A report on the offer received for the pool table and fixtures will be read to Fifth Democratic club members on Wood Avenue tonight. The club association is indebted by 155.69 dollars and hopes sale proceeds will settle the debts after a motion to disband—driven by division over patronage—was passed last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Democratic Club
Wood Avenue
Asso
Taniac Restores Couple After Stomach Ailment
In a Basem ent ad, Mrs GB Child of 304 Howard Ave. New London Conn. touts Taniac as a great aid after years of stomach trouble and dizziness. She says her husband also improved, with better appetite and energy. The ad notes Tanlas sold by Fond drug stores.
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Mrs. Child
Tiaanne
GB. Child
Howard Ave
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Plymouth
Cherbourse
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Cobh
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Liverpoot
Carmania
Tdune
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Samaria
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Hoston Reals
Dune
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Gussow
Columbia
Cameronia
Algeria
Juine
N.Y
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Sine
Boston
Londonderry
Liverpool
Hansor
New Vo
Breadway
Pr&e One
Booth & Platt
William B. Booth
Kathrine
Vacherum
Katherine
Meberom
Auruet Lichtrumn
Brooks
Charles Wiesner
Mountain Grove Cemetery
C. F. Bertells
Bridgeporter
Chesterfeld
Ligentt & Myers
Todare2
Esterfield Cigarettes
the Telegram
American Chicle Co
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