Message to Oregon Dems on Versailles treaty stance
White House statement urges the Democratic Party to endorse the Versailles Treaty without Lodge reservations. President Wilson argues the party must lead with uncompromising support for the League of Nations, defending world peace and American leadership, urging unity in the 1920 campaign.
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Washington
White House
Portland
Ore
G. E. Hamaker
Multnoman County
Democratic Central Committee
Germany
Vermilles
League of Nations
Association of Nations
Republic
United States
Crown Jewels Back In Town Amid Security
London reports the Crown Jewels are back in the Tower after a period of safety measures following a string of burglaries. The episode recalls Colonel Blood’s 1671 audacious but failed attempt, which earned him pardon and royal favor instead of punishment.
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London
Tower
Colonel Blood
Charlcett
County Clare
Resolute Tryout Satisfactorily Under Sail In Narragansett Bay
In Bristol on May 10 the sloop Resolute, America’s Cup hopeful, completed first and afternoon trials in Narragansett Bay reporting full satisfaction from aboard experts. Winds ranged from six knots NW in the forenoon to lighter SW in the afternoon as water conditions shifted. Rev Donald MacQueen urged active Christian effort, condemning indifference and gambling at Bridgeport carnivals while praising community vitality and moral courage. Additionally, noted cartoonist C A Briggs will feature Skin-nay in Foster-Besse Co. ads with weekly drawings, debuting today on page 12.
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Bristol
Resolute
Narragansett Bay
Donald MacQueen
First Baptist Church
Kingdom of God
Bridgeport
Dr. MacQueen
MacQueen
C. A. Briggs
Kelly Pool
Someody
Skin-nay
Foster-Besse Co
Times
Briggs
Amber holds live organisms from ancient amber
Paris May 10 Living organisms imprisoned in amber and thought older than Egyptian papyri microbes have been discovered by Dr Galippe of the French Academy. Biologists speculate they may be among earliest life elements to inhabit earth. Amber formation timing discussed. organisms reportedly revived and cultivated. Also reports injuries and a fire in local incidents.
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Paris
Galippe
French Academy of Science
Obituary notices for Helena R. Gray and Thomas Maroney Maloney
Funeral services for Helena R. Gray of 123 Winter Street were held Saturday at Stratford Baptist Church with Rev. Fran Harris officiating. Burial followed in Union Cemetery, Stratford. A military funeral was held for Thomas Maroney Maloney, husband of Anns McNamara Maloney, from 887 East Main Street, with a solemn requiem at St Mary's Church. Burial was in SS Michael's Cemetery after three volleys and taps.
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Helena R. Gray
Winter Street
Stratford Baptist Church
Fran Harris
Union Cemetery
Stratford
Thomas Maloney
Thomas Maroney Lato
Anns McNamara Maloney
East Main Street
St Mary's Church
Matthew J. Traynor
Michael Karnecke
St. John's Slovak Church
Michael Lynch
SS Michael's Cemetery
Man Plans Barrel Dive Over Niagara Falls From Bristol
Charles George Stephens, a 56 year old Bristol barber, aims to shoot Niagara Falls in a barrel. He sails from Liverpool to Quebec June 18 and will attempt late June or early July. He will be strapped inside and weighted to stay upright, with breathing gear. He cites past feats and medals, noting Bob Leach’s successful 1911 steel barrel drop and Anna Edson Taylor’s 1904 fall.
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Bristol
Eng
Charles George Stephens
Niagara Falls
Liverpool
Quebec
Stephens
Avine
Anna Edson Taylor
Bobby’ Leach
Four kinds of time in Ohio
Columbus Ohio May 10 Ohio will have four different kinds of time they are eastern standard sun time central standard and advanced central standard. The last mentioned came about through action of western Ohio communities advancing their clocks one hour. About half of Ohio uses eastern standard time while the regular dividing line runs midstate north to south. Noon at Youngstown equals 11 am in Cincinnati Dayton and Toledo but noon at Hamilton and Springfield a few miles from Cincinnati and Dayton and at the same time 1130 sun time in other places.
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Columbus
Ohio
Youngstown
Cincinnati
Dayton
Toledo
Hamilton
Springfield
Vienna Fund Complications Delay Maria Theresa Medal
Vienna May 10. The Maria Theresa Medal fund, once the Victoria Cross of Austria, now faces delays as hundreds of applicants wait while the 170 million crown foundation distributes among former empire states. A bald-headed man quips as a barber questions the discussion about the war era decoration.
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Vienna
Austria
Army tents for play or camp sale at $2.90
Tents used by the Army, some poorer in appearance yet serviceable. Great fun for play and useful at shore or woods. Two halves button to form shelter, easy to set up. For play use a fence as back wall, ridgepole and support out. At camp, set like a big tent with ridge and poles, no guy ropes needed. Today’s khaki price makes them worth $10, but the lot sells for $2.90.
Special tubing bicycle with coaster brake and stripe finish
Describes a high quality bicycle built with motorcycle style saddle and handlebars. Features New Departure coaster brake United States tires and steel or wood rims. Finishes include black with red stripe Berkshire blue brown and black with green stripe. Listed as fourth floor value.
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United States
Berkshire
Arrival of Bags and Pricing Notice at Aisle Front
The bags have just arrived and are ready for sale at the front aisle. Prices vary with items listed, including a value around 7.95 and other yardage. Customers are advised to check the left aisle front area for details.
Good seeds for good crops from Howland and Connecticut seeds
Seed varieties and pricing emphasize dependable Howland seeds grown in Connecticut. Lists include beans wax and kidney types, peas, corn, and various vegetables with prices. mentions climate, soil prep, and timing for a successful crop in Bridgeport's conditions.
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Bridgeport
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