Local Jacobsons Reunite After Long Baltic Flight Home
News recounts the return of ERS RENEE and her siblings from Libau Latvia to Bridgeport after a three week sea voyage. Leon Jacobson of Bridgeport had urged immigration, with nine family members arriving at 453 Newfield avenue and Leon at 56 Sixth St. The tale ties to wartime hardships, emigration, and a market shift from Russia to America as the family adjusted to famine era prices and new life.
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Bridgeport
Libau
Latvia
Baltic Sea
Ers Renee
Leon Jacobson
Stratford Avenue
Joseph
Teon
Russia
Atso
America
Land of
Plenty
Leon
State Department
Danzig
Hull
England
London
Southampton
New York
Imperator
David
Betty
Morris
Ralph
Irving
Samuel
Charles
Rebecca
Newfield Avenue
Sixth St
News Briefs From New Haven Area In A Bustling Era
Reports from Milford to New Haven recount tragedies and trials including Norma Williams dying from severe burns after kerosene disaster. A cousin of Theodore Roosevelt, Si Roosevelt, died suddenly in the Knickerbocker. A woman jailed for suffrage protests seeks freedom. Babe Ruth homered at the Polo Grounds as Theodore Strum died from excitement. Rail deficit for June stands at 15 616 228 dollars. Norway bans luxury imports hitting American trade. Seventeen top steelmakers unite to curb unions. Estate dispute over multi millionaire Searles draws scrutiny before Arthur Walker. Elizabeth Marbury of New York argues suffrage aids Cox victory. Tennessee legislature accuses suffrage deliberations of corruption. A New York baby survives a fall despite a black cat tragedy. Cleveland theatres close amid operator wage strike. President Wilson reportedly regains 179 pounds. Lipton visits Sing Sing, greeted by inmates. Mountain collapse near Manila buries villagers. James Mosca funeral in New Haven after whiskey feud murder. Webster of New Haven files bankruptcy for 42 000. U S commissioner Lynch cites rising Volstead Act violations. Inter Church Bible School ends in United Church. A 15 foot motor boat found adrift in harbor. New Haven Democrats challenge Republicans to League of Nations debate. Matthew J Stritch rescues Lillian Harrison of Philadelphia. Theodore Middlebrooks Fairfield Beach garage fire causes 1000 damage. James S Hull dies of heart failure in a jitney ride to Silver Beach.
Obituary notices for Martha Webster and others
Obituaries report funeral services for Martha Webster at Walter Memorial Zion church with burial at Lakeview cemetery. Frederick D. Hallock, 60, dies at 1469 Main street. services set for Saturday at H. B. Bishop mortuary chapel with burial in Park cemetery. William Keefe dies at Isolation hospital. high mass at St Mary's church and burial at St Michael's cemetery. Henry P. Stags, 45, of Stratford dies in Worcester. funeral Saturday at the family home with burial in Union cemetery.
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Martha Webster
Walter Memorial Zion Church
Wellow
Lakeview Cemetery
Frederick D. Hallock
Main Street
H. B. Bishop
Fairfield Avenue
Charlies W Simpson
Christoe Mission
Park Cemetery
William Keefe
Acorn A. C. Club
Rourke & Boucher
Washington Avenue
St. Mary's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Henry P. Henry P. Stags
William Stas
East Broadway
Stratford
Worcester
Mass
Union Cemetery
Distribution of War Trophies to Various Cities
Thousands of war trophies from France are distributed from the French mission warehouse in New York for Liberty Loan drives. Major Malye notes inland cities demand trophies. items include cannons rifles swords and helmets. Awards go to Army Navy Club Chicago St. Louis and other sites as far as Texas with plans for a $3 900 000 hall honoring fallen officers.
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New York
France
Jean Malye
Bureau of Information
Direction Generale Des Services Francais Aux Etats Unis
Adrian Duane Doty
U. S. Signal Corps
Chicago
St. Louis
Chattanooga
Texas
Bloomfield
N. J. Montclair
National Museum At
Washington
Mt. Kisco
N. Y
State University of Baton Rouge
Chattanoo
Mexico Starts Farm Colonies In Two States
Mexico City Aug. 20 The government to ease peasant land hunger is creating farm colonies in San Luis Potosi and Guanajuato with each community featuring its own streets market garden school and moving picture theater. Land is apportioned so small holders have secure non transferable farms that can be inherited and are tax free near rail lines to ensure market access.
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Mexico City
San Luis Potosi
Guanajuato
Chihuahua
Sonora
Mexico
Paris Suburban Rail Electrification Moves Forward
Paris Aug 20 Electrification of the Paris suburban railroad service planned in 1919 and interrupted by the war is becoming a fact on state lines. The program is expected to be completed in two years as electric power stations have been established and construction proceeds.
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Paris
Electrification plan slows suburban rail service progress
The article notes partial electrification with dires erected and lines strung, but electric locomotives and equipment are not yet ready. Nearby stations will receive electric trains while distant points stay on the steam system as work continues, delaying full suburban service.
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Theodore Strum
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Tennessee
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Springfield
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Lillian Harrison
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Fairfield Beach
James S. Hull
Silver Beach
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Fred Aneth
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