Thousands Cheer World War Vets in Bridgeport Parade
In Bridgeport a large Armistice day parade honored veterans from Civil War to World War I. Confetti and ticker tape showered the marchers as Mothers and women’s groups joined the sendoff. Veterans of Foreign Wars led the procession with a full staff and military detachments. The parade, delayed by weather and a dispute over line order, proceeded toward Seaside Park for gold star exercises.
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Great Reserve Army
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Inspiring Sight as Mothers of Dead Heroes Are Decorated
Crowds gathered at Seaside Park as Gold Star Division members and relatives received service medals from Colonel Wilson. Miss Mary Murphy, sister of Captain Murphy, acted as Goddess of Liberty while twelve guards, all sisters of deceased soldiers, stood watch. The ceremony featured a red white and blue pillow presentation and a band playing Onward Christian Soldiers as medals were pinned and the procession dispersed.
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May Hickey
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Margaret Rogan
State Guard
Sipoun
Fourth Regiment
Military Ball Ends Armistice Day Festivities at Casino
Armistice Day celebrations conclude with a Military Ball at the Casino. Hundreds of guests in formal attire fill the hall as the 192nd regiment band leads an escort past American colors and allied banners. Volunteers from Salvation Army and Jewish Welfare groups are noted among decor while the Army stand and trophy collection dominate the center. Mr and Mrs Sylvester Poll attend as guests of the evening.
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Alleged radicals arrested in Portland raid
A Portland raid netted forty men linked to the I. W. W. in Portland. Police and investigators combed heads quarters during an organized action aimed at disrupting a city meeting for inquiry.
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Portland
Oregon
West Virginia miners to resume work today
The Kanawha Coal Operators association reported that miners will report for work in the Kanawha field tomorrow morning. Union officials said return may take days, with 400 sub districts to be notified by mail or telephone as work restarts.
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Kaa
Shore Line Electric Ordered to Run Cars
The Public Utilities Commission orders the Shore Line Electric Railway to install and provide hourly service daily in both directions between New Haven and Saybrook Junction. Residents from Clinton, Madison, and Guilford had petitioned over inadequate transport between the towns. The commission notes the company has not been excused from operating street railway services and that no facts justify suspending the service. temporary reliever may operate lines by Court authorization, but lacks national power to route or suspend other lines.
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Electria Railway Company
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Sarbrook Junction
New Faven
Saybrook Junction
Clinton, Madigan
Guilford
Syite
Shoreline Electric Ailway Company
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Canadian Civil War veteran Charles Joseph Leroy dies
Charles Joseph Leroy, once the oldest man in Canada, died at 14 in Versailles. Born there, he was the son of a Napoleonic soldier and fought in the American Civil War era. His long life linked him to historic military lineage and Canadian memory.
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Charles Joseph Leroy
Canada
Ture Lodas
Versailles
Napoleon
Post Publishing Circulation Department Contact
Publication contact and subscription inquiry details for the Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post. Includes instruction to reach Telephone Barnum 6100 for timely delivery and circulation matters.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Post Publishing CO
Wilson Sits Up in Chair After Six Weeks
President Wilson was allowed to sit up in a chair for an hour, the first time he has been out of bed since returning from his western tour six weeks ago. He was wheeled around the top floor of the White House in a wheelchair.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Prince of Wales Reaches Capital as Guest of Nation
Edward prince of Wales arrives in Washington and is welcomed informally due to President Wilson’s illness. Vice President Marshall and cabinet members greet him in rain. He visits the White House, meets Mrs Wilson, then plans further calls as his schedule remains flexible. He will decorate American sailors and soldiers in New York and Washington for wartime service.
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Navytianal Guard
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Philipp Calls Special Election to Succeed Berger
Madison Wis November 11 Gov E L Philipp called a special election to fill the vacancy in the tenth Wisconsin congressional district caused by the house of Representatives refusal to seat Victor T Berger Socialist The primary is set for December 8 with the election on December 19 and there is speculation Berger may return to the race
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State Guardsmen Out Of March On Armistice Day
State guardsmen were ordered not to march in the Armistice Day parade due to a line of march rule favoring U S troops, Marines and the Navy. Colonel Wilson announced the State Guard could lead the procession if allowed, but the law allowed only federal units to have priority.
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Garfield Pleased With Miners Action Amid Return to Work
Will AMSSOWN Mass Now. Ur. several Fuel Administrator Hare A Garfield said he was pleased by the miners decision to return to work. He called it very gratifying noting the men show national responsibility and willingness to obey laws. He does not expect to be recalled to Washington soon and had arranged to visit the workers as long as there is access to arrange talks.
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Miners Respond To Court Order In Strike Resolution
Indianapolis reports that after a federal court mandate the United Mine Workers of America and bituminous operators moved toward ending the 426000 miner strike. Leaders discuss future policy as officials in Washington invited miners to a conference. Secretary Wilson and Brewster urged talks to negotiate a new contract.
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Parade of Soldiers Sailors and Marines Photo Essay
The Telegram highlights a comprehensive camera story on page 8 detailing the inspiring scenes from the parade of soldiers sailors and marines.
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Centralia Armistice Day Shooting and Mob Violence
In Centralia Washington on Armistice Day three veterans were killed and several others wounded when gunfire erupted as a parade passed an I W W hall. A mob seized prisoners, burned I W W literature, and lined the streets under guard as authorities moved to quell riot fears.
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American Legion
Industrial Workers of the World
Industrial Workers of the World Hall
Radical accused of shooting at paraders lynched
A chaotic account describes a mob surge at Centralis jail on November 13. An alleged gunman escaped confinement briefly, and by nightfall was reportedly seized near a bridge on the old Chesalis road and hanged as authorities struggled to intervene.
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Polar Land crew rescued after ship abandoned in Nova Scotia
Fox note from Orem Nova Scotia reports the Polar Land crew abandoning ship last Sunday. Marine officials say seven steamers search the area for the crew in an ongoing maritime rescue effort.
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