Political currents stir Fairfield Republicans in 1920 bid
The piece details rifts and maneuvers within Fairfield County Republican ranks over the 1920 ticket. It cites leaders like King and Wilson, debates on gubernatorial nominees, and anticipated support shifts across Connecticut counties, including Hartford and New Haven. The Prohibition party posture and possible FitzGerald or Bellacy bids add to the preconvention tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borahan
Healy
Bridgeport
Clifford B
John Sport
New York
Fairfield
Yler Merritt
Stamford
King
Ter
Rora
Ullman
Marcus H. Hobb
Sec
Republican Party
Taft
Wilson
United States
Kut
Siron
Fairfield County
Clifford Wilson
New Haven
Hartford
Irfield
D. E. FitzGerald
Bellacy
Thas
Mison
FitzGerald
Govmoe T. Minor
Fourth of July in France Sparks National Celebration
Paris reports strong sentiment for a July Fourth celebration in France next month. French publicist Maurice Demaur notes lively interest and letters urging France to honor America with flags and a shared independence holiday. He recalls US help and French gratitude amid war, praising Franco American friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Maurice Demaur
America
Vosges
Yser
Commended gunner chambers after u boat attack
Daniel's in Washington commends Harry S. Chambers chief gunner's mate U S N for efficient conduct when his armed guard vessel was attacked by a German submarine on May 12. The sub surfaced at 1,000 yards. two torpedoes missed bow and stern. a fourth shell hit the conning tower as it submerged. Chambers enlisted in Philadelphia on June 15, 1915. his mother Mollie Chambers lives in Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry S. Chambers
Daniels
Chambers
Philadelphia
Mollie Chambers
Atlanta
Georgia
Man Chasing Hat Struck By Touring Car In Noroton
Stamford June 24 Harold Johnson of 35 Clarks Hill avenue lost his hat while riding in a Boston Post Road automobile. He chased the hat and was struck by a second touring car driven by George L. Merker of Bridgeport breaking his leg. He is in Stamford hospital. Coroner John J. Phelan to hold an inquest into the death of Samuel Bodnoff of 4 Dryden street who died yesterday from a fractured skull after being run down by Julius A. Waldhouse of Bridgeport. Waldhouse and Joseph Burns of 308 Maplewood avenue Bridgeport are held pending the coroner’s inquest. Bodnoff leaves a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Harold Johnson
Clarks Hill Avenue
Boston Post Road
Noroton
George L. Merker
Maplewood Avenue
Bridgeport
Stamford Hospital
John J. Phelan
Samuel Bodnoff
Dryden Street
Julius A. Waldhouse
Parallel Street
Waldhouse
Joseph Burns
Phelan
Bodnoff
Roosevelt Jr cited for bravery after Cantigny gas attack
Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr son of the former president was cited for bravery with the American Army near Picardy on June 24 after being gassed in the lungs and eyes. The citation notes he refused to go to the rear, supervised in person, and retained command under heavy bombardment during the attack.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Picardy
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Cantigny
Roosevelt
Coldest June 23 In Ten Years In New York and New Jersey
The report notes a minimum 47 and average 52 on June 23, the coldest in a decade, stirring anxiety among farmers and war gardeners who ferried frost protections. Burlington cranberries flooded to shield plants. 2,500 Florida negroes drafted to Camp Dix pleaded for coats before gear. Jacob Rose, a Philadelphia socialist, sentenced to ten years at Fort Jay for mutiny acts in the 154th depot brigade, after prior twenty year term cut in half.
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New York
New Jersey
Burlington
N. J
Florida
Camp Dix
Camp Meade
Jacob Rose
Philadelphia
154Th Depot Brigade
United States
Fort Jay
N. Y
Rose
Italians Drive Forward on Austro Front Capture Prizes
Washington reports the Italian offensive along the Austro front has captured more than 45,000 prisoners and vast war booty. American airmen aided the advance with noted bravery as Italians break enemy lines at Bella della Madonna Nervesa and San Dona. Weather on the Piave disrupted actions while Austrians prepare public admission of defeat.
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Washington
Rome
Piave
San Donna Bridghead
Bella Della Madonna
Nervesa
Maserda
San Donna
Sandonna
Waterbury boy killed in North Haven crash and father injured
Thirteen year old Gordon Root died of his injuries after a North Haven auto crash that also wounded his father Charles Root of Waterbury. The car collided with a Springfield to New York truck near Dry Brooks switch. Coroner Mix opened an investigation amid reports the accident stemmed from defective planking on the roadway.
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Waterbury
New Haven
Charles Root
Myrtle Avenue
New Haven Hospital
North Haven
Gordon
St. Raphael’s Hospital
A. Y. ‘Story
Roots
Raymond Root
Root
Wesleyan Alumni and Local Happenings From 1998 Vicinity
Five years ago in 1993 Wesleyan seniors traveled to Hartford aboard George Sweet’s yacht for a class farewell. The Valley’s summer express to New London was resuming Monday. Farmers warned hay will be scarce and costly next winter. Portland quarries shipped brownstone to New York and Philadelphia. Merchants stocked fireworks for Fourth of July. E K Hubbard and family vacationed at Fenwick cottage. Stein from Germany to lead enameling at Eastern Tin Ware. James A Taylor and family vacationed at Westbrook. William Galpin upgrades home on William Street. Professor George F Prentiss granted a year off to travel to California. Mrs Baker and daughter rented a Westbrook cottage. Daniel H Chase remains sole surviving member of Wesleyan class of ’33. Charles J Riley and G A Leonard passed civil service exams at the post office. Wesleyan freshmen visited Champion House East Haddam for class supper aboard City of Springfield. Police met Hartford arrival at 4 am.
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Wesleyan
Hartford
George Sweet
Fiual Bank
Wesley A. Pearne
New London
Portland
New York
Philadelphia
E. K. Hubbard
Fenwick
Mr. Stein
Germany
Eastern Tin Ware Co
James A. Taylor
Westbrook
William 8. Galpin
William Street
George F. Prentiss
California
Dr. Baker
Daniel H. Chase
Charles J. Riley
Carrier
G. A. Leonard
Champion House
East Haddam
Springfield
Governor names M. H. Lawton to state prison board
The governor appointed M. H. Lawton of this city as one of the new directors of the State prison at Wethersfield. The note indicates a formal recognition and the upcoming leadership change for the institution.
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Cophomeres
M. H
M. W. Lawton
Wethersfield
Selective Service Orders Demand 680 Recruits from Wisconsin and Ohio
Provost Marshal General Crowder ordered Wisconsin boards to furnish 500 white selectives with grammar school education for general service. They depart July 15 for training at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso Indiana. Ohio boards must supply 180 colored men with grammar school education for training at Wilberforce College in Wilberforce Ohio, reporting July 16.
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Washington
Wisconsin
General Crowder
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
Ind
Ohio
Combined Normal and Industrial College
Wilburforce
Merchants Plan 5 P.M. Closures in July and August
The undersigned merchants pledge to close all business at 5 p.m. during July and August each weekday except Saturdays and the night before the Fourth. Listed firms include Meech & Stoddard, Spear Brothers, James H. Bunce Co. and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meech & Stoddard, Inc
Spear Brothers
James H. Bunce Co
Barton Clothing Co
Paris, Inc
Brainard & On
J. A. Broa
T. B. Sullivan Co
Fountain Hazene Book
James Young Co
Clark & True
J. Pins
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Mings
Prohibition Party
T. R. JR
London
Vienna
Baron Bleyleben
Lower Austria
Count von Seydler
White House
Cuticura
Coffetone
the Hartman
U.S
Middletown
WAR Savings Stamp Committee
Middletown War Bureau
Columbia Grafanolas
Columbia
Lyman Payne
Copenhagen
Heatherbloom Petticoats
Waldemar
R. J. Atwell
Main ST
Brown’s
Nual Rig
Baer
Arthur .B. Jenkins
U. S
Mutual Building Martford
Conn
A. P. French
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