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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1919

Page

7

Oldest Citizen in City Sees Garden Sign of Earthly Seat

A long forgotten clipping recalls a 73rd birthday in Bridgeport folklore. The eldest resident, surrounded by old friends and dignitaries including Chas. Suckley and Life Wilson, attends a public gathering at City Hall and Square Garden to witness a notable moment, while certain locals and officials converse about a stock issue and public display.

Tor Ruanpere AG Bam Aad Son Square Garden Chas. Suckley Clife Wilson Lore Deabridge Bechman Ban Brennan Etal

Sutherland Alliance Organizes to Promote Sutherland Candidacy

NEW YORK April 22 The Newcastle Pennsylvania group named the Sutherland Alliance aims to back United States Senator Howard Sutherland for president. Herald editor J F Kline said Sutherland has consented to use his name as a prospective presidential candidate. Separately Washington reports shipbuilding bids were rejected as too low for four steel recon tractors. Vil says no vessels will be laid down merely to fill the fleet.

York Newcastle Sutherland Alliance United States Howard Sutherland Wes Tar Jad F. Kline jHerald Alliance Sutherland Washington Shipping Board Gil

Such Women Just Have to Give Up

An advertorial note urges that working women suffer from nervous fatigue and poor appetite. It promotes Vincl as a tonic to strengthen digestion, improve sleep, nerves, and energy, featuring a Jacksonville reader Mrs G H Lam who reports renewed strength after use.

Jacksonville G. H. Lam

German cabinet restores six delegates to Versailles mission

Berlin April 21. The German cabinet, after reviewing Clemenceau's second telegram, revokes the earlier plan to dispatch a limited delegation and confirms six delegates will go to Versailles led by Count von Brockdorff Rantzau. Herr Landsberg replaces Brward David, who is replaced due to illness. Delegates will have full freedom of movement and direct communication with Berlin.

Berlin Associated Press Georges Clemenceau Paris Versailles Germany Assuranc Dinates Count von Brockdorff- Rantzau Brward David Reichstag Herr Landsberg Dr. David

Germans Build and Hide War Material in Upper Silesia

The Munich Journal des Debats correspondent reports Germany is constructing armored cars and rail lines in Gleiwitz with promises of bonuses to finish quickly. In Upper Silesia’s Leibniz and Striistricts between 200 and 205 guns are hidden to prevent handover, and 13 new Ludwig engines are concealed at Oppala.

Parls Upper Silesia Munich Journal Des Debats Gleiwitz Leibnita and Striistriets Corpondent Beteen Ihelles Oppela Raudwig

Allies aid Russian prisoners in Germany report

Fragmentary OCR describes Allies aiding Russian prisoners in Germany with supervision by media officers. A branch of the American Red Cross reportedly began activities about three days ago and is expected to be completed soon.

Germany M Media Bagan American Red Cross Aheut

Armed Posses Seek Girl’s Assault Suspect in Easton

Easton Md April 22 armed men scoured the area seeking Tod Isaiah Foarne a Black man accused in a case involving a 13 year old white girl. Fountain stood trial on charges of assaulting the girl. the girl testified she did not identify him.

Easton Isaiah Fountain

Veterans quarters burn at Devens. relics lost in blaze

A barracks of the Third Company, 1511th Depot Brigade at Camp Devens was burned today. Twenty men jumped from second story windows to escape. most lost their war keepsakes and gear. Firefighters reported separate blazes in nearby outbuildings as an investigation was ordered to determine the cause.

Ayer Mass Avril 1511St Camp Yes 36Th Infantry

Federal child labor tax reignites oversight in 1920s

Washington reports federal supervision of child labor is re established under revenue tax rules. The 10 percent tax applies to net profits of firms employing children under set ages. After April 15, tax applies to profits of mines mills factories employing underage labor. certain agriculture and processing exemptions apply.

Washington Reveue Bureau Department of Agriculture

Silesian Coal and Ore Mines Depose Directors

Berlin reports that Silesian coal and ore mines run at a loss after owners deposed the directors in Sil esa and imposed a new arrangement with employers. The statement credits ongoing strikes and higher costs for shifting profits to losses and forecasts speedy mine closures.

Silesian Loss Berlin King Caura Silesa Belmar Smic

Seven 26th Men Hurt In Automobile Crash

Seven artillerymen of the 28th Division and two civilians were taken to the base hospital at Camp Devens with injuries from an automobile accident. Privateohn Thom of Wilkes-Barre suffered a fractured skull and Privatorge A. Thuror of North Adams sustained broken ribs. Members of the 126th Field Artillery were reported among the injured.

AVER Maritz Camp Devens

Germany Eyes Vote on Peace Treaty Plan

Berlin reports outline a peace treaty with terms likely published tomorrow. Germany's cabinet aims to decide within 48 hours after terms release, seeking to avoid a clear refusal or acceptance while outlining potential indemnity discussions.

Berlin Giated Press Germany Thas Seite

Communists at Lindau Resist Military Move

Berne April 22. Communists at Lindau in the southern sees refused to resist the Bavarian government and Württemberg troops. Citizens under protection held an election on Saturday by a large majority to reject communist governance. A special Red Guard train en route to Lindau was stopped near Grateenvied and its riders captured.

Berne Lindau Wurtemberg Jandau Manien Gbataenvied

Fisk Elected President of Metropolitan Life

Traley Fisk, long time vice president and veteran of Metropolitan Life, was elected president to succeed the late John Wegeman. Frederick Hecker, a 36 year company veteran and former treasurer, was named vice president. Henry W. Pitul and others received new roles after extended service.

NHW Traley Fisk Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Wastoo John Wegeman Frederick Hecker Pitul Henry W.orgs

Early convoy for these organizations

Washington April 22 the following waring organizations were named to convey base estab nasa1 and quarters and company abroad. Addresses listed include Milonville Mississippi and Newry RHA Aero Ltd, with individuals Samuel Cubish and Jonne Harvard at 72y Woplin avenue and Harvard’s residence on the same street.

Washington Mounendala, Ag Ta |Ly Convey Base Estab NASA1 Squarters and Company Ab Aiivers, Exneadnon Hospi Hg Bracuncan Aumailaiee Newry Rha Aero Ltd Roy Faniery Syne Su Uailoan Naspartanan Corypanies Ae Ied Smith Street Milonville oTiehols Samuel Cubish Woplin Avenue Jonne

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