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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
2
Bridgeport crowd cheers Democrat Aly Lashar as John T. King denounces President Wilson as socialist. Senator Watson criticizes the Democratic North and endorses Republican governance, urging momentum for Connecticut’s 1920 campaign with King spotlighted as a national figure and Bridgeport’s political stage.
Mercantile committee reports subscriptions totaling 137000 in bonds at the rally. Names listed include Hartigan 815000, Standen, Juan Vite Rosa Santer, Heft, Ware & Company, and Adolph Sherman with various amounts.
A Washington report highlights a single railroad worker in an express service category. The piece notes the unusual nature of one man filling a distinct role, with details about working hours and wages, set against a backdrop of vast employment figures and regional statistics.
An unclear report from LoXton Apel 29 notes a Meo chester Comndian lamenting the League of Nations and expressing that until prejudice ends the league remains imperfect. The speaker regrets that nothing has been done to satisfy the deep emotion shown, and questions the league’s ability to address Japan’s aspirations.
George N. Peck of the Industry Board criticizes government agency reluctance to cooperate in price stabilization based on cost studies. He denounces the railroads and Director General Hines for opposing price schedules, arguing that state control and collective buying power risk monopolistic outcomes and wage cuts. The railroad administration counters with antitrust concerns and the need to preserve free competition.
Fragmented notes show leaders debating Italy’s role in postwar settlement. References to fourteen points, bartering with Germany and Austria, and calls for broader liberty reveal tensions over who governs terms, with Italy’s stance on eastern access and ports central to the strategy discussed in Paris and London.
The chamber backed the Orlando group amid a contested cabinet vote with Socialist backing. The outcome favored the Orlando position with a 40 to 38 vote margin.
The House approved an amendment granting women the vote by a 124 to 9 vote amid lively debate. Supporters led by Rep Shaw with ministers split on the issue. several opponents voiced objections about governance and housekeeping. County and airfield votes followed, while a constitutional amendment move was tabled and a new resolution planned. The shift puzzled observers as suffragists leveraged Baldwin's opinion linking literacy tests to the measure.
A fragmented weather bulletin notes showers likely in southern England and the east with clouds across the Rocky Mountains. Temperatures stay below average east of the mountains while unsettled, showery conditions may persist two days east of the Mississippi. New England expected cooler, overcast conditions Wednesday.
Rep Shaw and the special commission push trolley paving and bridge bills as Senate debates cost sharing and relief measures. Senator Dillon argues how war needs and factory support influenced decisions while votes hinge on committee reports and road receivers. The 24 to 8 tally rejects the amendment with focus on relieving costs and paving priorities.
New York April 29 substitution of course in introductory to contemporary civilization announced in the Volks University catalogue. The volume honored introductory world history and philosophy appears under revised titles and scope.
Treasury reports show subscriptions across twelve districts near one billion dollars with total sales around 934 million. The Victory Plan lags behind earlier drives though mixed district results favor some areas. the treasury plans to retain certification operations while disbanding the Liberty Bond selling force and exploring new measures to curb near-term bond sales.
The report notes a peace conference session with President Wilson proposing a committee of ring members to prepare for the League of Nations inauguration in Geneva and an inaugural meeting in Washington. Delegates including Lord Robert Cecil and Colonel E M House discussed holding the meeting in Washington with broad approval.
An advertisement touts Saparilla as a blood purifying tonic to combat influenza symptoms. It claims depleted blood causes weakness, boils, loss of appetite, and poor digestion, promising renewed strength and health through a formula used by leading physicians.
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