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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1919

Page

2

Plenary session adopts altered League Covenant

The session approved amendments to the league covenant with declarations of equality and commitment to its aims. Paul Hymans and M Bourgeois urged security measures and a permanent military information body, but Bourgeois amendments failed. The labor report on inclusion principles was adopted after discussion of responsibilities for later consideration.

Faking Paul Hymans Bel m Iglan League Mions N ‘Bourgeois France IANS Heather M. Bourgeois Wilson Senate M. Bourig Clemenceau Ison

League of Nations secretary general named Drummond

The article notes James Drummond named as secretary general of the League of Nations after a peace treaty proposal. It details his prior service as private secretary to British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour since December 1916, and his earlier roles for Sir Edward Grey and Premier Asquith. It mentions his birth on August 17, 1876, as the son of the eighth Viscount Strathallen.

Sip James) Fic Drummond League of Nations Balfour Sir Edward Viscount) Mury Tyne Ebert HL Asquith Sir Eric Strathallen Earl of Perth Foreign Office Lord Fitzmaurice Asquith Eric United States British High Commission

Pootatuck Campers Hold Jolly Reunion

More than 50 M C A members who attend Camp Pootatuck at Lilly Lake South Kent joined a reunion at the M C A last night Supper was served at 6 80 and speaking and singing followed Donald McIntyre was toastmaster Harold Main former Boys secretary in Stamford and recently discharged from the army described the camp during the years 1905 to 1913

Camp Pootatuck Lilly Lake South Kent Donald McIntyre Harold Main Stamford

Armed men use iron pipe on Nick Neschia

Nick Neschia of Hamilton Street answered a knock at his door last night when two men forced entry at gunpoint. One struck him with a lead pipe before the pair fled, reportedly without attempting robbery.

Nick Neschia Hamilton Street

Loyal Order Of Moose Letter From Porter Hits Bridgeport News

Fraternal circles report Private J J Porter at a Toronto hospital says his right leg, amputated, will return to Bridgeport in the summer. Moose member Max Adler passes word while Sons of Veterans host a meeting at Main Street and Daughters of Veterans prepare to welcome home 47 Franklin Bartlett camp members. Bialik Benevolent Society plans a May casino night at the casino on May 4 with committee members listed. Hebrew Orphan Asylum junior members arrange an open meeting with a dance to follow at a future date.

Loyal Order of Moose Max Adler J. J. Porter Toronto Canada Porter The Moose Bridgeport Sons of Veterans Franklin Bartlett Main Street Daughters and Sons of Veterans Bialik Benevolent Society Joseph Schneider Alfred Tuttle Morris Price Max Cohen Hebrew Orphan Asylum Augusta Oblin

Women Need Swamp-Root Remedy Ad

Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble without realizing it. Kidney disease can cause back pain, headaches, and nervousness. Start treatment with Kilmer's Swamp-Root, a physician prescribed remedy available at drug stores. Send ten cents for a sample and mention Bridgeport Daily Telegram and Post Advertisement.

Kilmer da Skilmer & Co Binghamton N. C Bridgeport Daily Telogram

Amendments to Covenant of League of Nations

The speaker outlines amendments to the covenant, detailing changes to articles on withdrawal, council size, seat location, equality, and arbitration. He notes new provisions for unanimity, appointment of the secretary general, and the role of Belgium Brazil Greece and Spain on the council, plus inclusion of the Red Cross and other global aims.

League Geneva Red Cross The James de Drummond Belgium Brazil Greece Spain Council League of Nations TE Baron Makina Council of the

Weather report from Bridgeport and New England area

The forecast calls for showers in the Middle Atlantic and New England on Tuesday followed by generally fair weather Wednesday. Cooler conditions expected in the Middle Atlantic and New England. Winds mainly north to northwest, increasing to moderate. Temperature readings show varied cloudiness and showers across locations including Hartford Boston New Haven and New York with several spots recording rain or cloudy skies.

New York New England Codler Maschusetts Atlantic Middle Atlantic New North Atlantic Block Island Vain Boston Buffalo Cincinnati Chicago Denvereyeye Détroit S.e Hartford Clear Jacksonville Kansas City Nantucket New Haven New Orleans Norfolk St. Louis Bridgewort Middlebrook Almanac Copwright

Williams Js Winner In Six Round Bout

Williams of Bridgeport defeated Leo Hood of Lancaster in a hard six round boxing match held tonight in Lancaster.

Lancaster Larry’ “Williams Bridgeport Leo Hood

Amateurs Shine At St Josephs IT B L Show Crowd Too Small

The fifth annual Down On the Warm performance by St Josephs IT, B. L. association drew a crowd that Colonial could not accommodate. Tonight features a second performance. Notable performers included George Perry William Murray William Keenan George West James Pronovost and Andrew Sullivan with junior stars Mildred Coughlin Edith Babson. Squire Dunkin William Toomey and others provided humor and song. A bridgeport dancing contest drew praise and fan interest.

Colonial St. Joseph's IT B. & L. Association George Perry William Murray William Keenan George West James Pronovost Willam McCarthy Andrew Sumllivan Mildreth Coughlin Edith Babson William Toomey Squire Dunkin Ebinville George Dunn Isle of Half and Hill Ray Wavell Bridgeport

Campaign subscriptions top two hundred thousand

Reports from the Mercantile committee indicate a total campaign subscription exceeding $200,000. Edward H. Dillon, chairman, said captains under his division are working effectively and the overall showing should match past campaigns.

Ington Emplayes Bullart Machine Tool Co Smith & Egge Crown Corset Co Main’street Crane Co West Fend Springfield “Manufacturing Co Bridgeport Metal Co H. Q. Canfield Co Locomobile, Co Eastern Malleable Tron Co Stapley Co The Hawthorne Manufacturing Co Fr.ds

Obituary notices fill city funeral pages

Obituaries and funeral notices for Mrs Mary I Mackbach Isaac Foster Moore Karl B Gregory Manuel Blassett Emanuel Blasset John W Webb Margaret A Mayer and others appear with details of services bearers and burial sites. Names addresses churches and cemeteries such as Stratford Avenue Lakeview Mountain Grove St Michaels and St Charles are given along with dates and times of services.

Mary Mackbach Mary I Mackbach Stratford Invemue Martuney Stratford Avenue AL Lewis M. T Church John Aturphy Jerome Clarence Watson James Terris Ronald TM Tarold Baker Lakeview Cemetery Thomas J. Kennedy Thomas J. Kenndy Mary Mulrooney Stillman Street Charles James v. Hussian Thomas Wheeworth Patrick Edgeworth Farry May Tohn Juarkih James Mulrnonay John Shannon Brin St. Michel's Cemetery Thomas Gloster Maria Ta Blakeslee Maria Tenise Blakeslee Robert N. Blakeslee Tom Hump Street Alexander Alison West Presbyterian Church Mountain Grave Ismic Moore Isaac Foster Moore St. Petersburg Ilana Lde Élock i Bend Memorial Chapel Arcanum Judge of Odd Fellows Mountain Grove Cemetery George P. Nast Aguas Karl D. Gregory Karl B. Gregory David and Mary Gregory Sylvan Avenue Gallagher & Gallagher Wairfield Avenue St. Michael’s Cemetery Emanuel Blassett Manuel Blissett Burlington Vermont Harry Maroney Rose Street St. Charles' Sk. C St. Michael's Cemetery Blassett Wvlington Degosby and Conneil Barrlington Wmanneal Blassett Alvs Harry Sindoney Wisie Blasset Dirs James Watson Burs Mary Ross Jain Field

Tax Collectors Blunder Sparks Meeting Controversy

Taxpayers and women at a meeting criticized the tax office for a billing error and late May payment penalties. The group urged investigation of the tax commission books to ensure equalized taxes. The association will elect officers in May and discuss extending penalties, with some arguing for changing deadlines from May to April.

Carl FF Baron al. Libovitch Lie Association I. C. Pax Bee Libovitch Oh 4A Tax Wupen Association

Blewitt Entertained At Dinner In Stratfield

Members of the Bridgenort National Biscuit Co sales force held a farewell dinner for Sales Agent Blewitt. He leaves after eighteen years with the company to enter the real estate business at Waie bury.

Eac Bridgenort National Biscuit Company Blewitt N. BE. C. Co Waiebury

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