Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgeport Standard Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut

We have 1,749,131 pages in Connecticut

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1919

Page

7

Draft Rule No Longer Holds Fultz Insists

NEW YORK Aug 3 The draft rule by which major leagues obtain players from the minor leagues for a stated sum is regarded by the minors as a thing of the past. David L Puls president International Baseball League announced that the minor leagues may withdraw from the national agreement if they so desire, and a committee led by A R Tierney was appointed to arrange separation. The national agreement would stay in force until a formal agreement is signed yet the commission has not been accessible.

David L. Puls International Baseball League Gary Herrmann Cincinnati Wik Jenn Mnor Lague Laeil National Commission Tierney New York Fultz National League Majors

Naval Court Martial Proceedings Postponed in Brooklyn

The naval court martial at the Brooklyn Navy Yard halted after Lieutenant Benoit J. Ebert pleaded guilty to six of fifty one charges related to graft and irregularities in wartime Navy purchases. The inquiry adjourned until Monday for Washington instructions.

New York Brooklyn Navy Yard Benoit J. Ebert Washington

SILL Steinme Eyes Prizes and 18 000 in Bridgeport Bans

Fragmentary item mentions yachtsmen prizes, firemen clams, and a Bill urging 18 000 dollars. References THEA 18,000 buB House and private banking in a cryptic, garbled notice. No clear event or dates, but tones suggest a local society or advertorial snippet with names and a call for subscription.

Bill

Eastern Loagel Yesterday's results and standings

Eastern leagues report Bridgeport 10 Hartford 0 Providence 2 Worcester 1 Springfield New Haven Pittsfield 2 Waterbury 1. Weekend results show multiple scores and a crowded ladder with Providence leading the standings. National and American League results follow, detailing box scores and upcoming games amid a Red Cross appeal for military families.

Bridgeport Hartford Providence Worcester Springfield New Haven Pittsfield Waterbury ABE Hartford

Britain to Supervise Estonia Under German Dispatch

Berlin dispatch reports that Britain will supervise the Esthonian province near Petrograd as in Egypt, with a system modeled on Egyptian administration. The notice cites Reval newspapers and notes the arrangement covers the eastern Baltic area under German influence.

Coblenz, O Pr. German Wireless Set

New Campus Restaurant to Open Tomorrow on John Street

A new campus restaurant with shore dinners and a ladies dining room will open at 10 o'clock tomorrow on John Street between Maitr and Broad. Proprietors W Jd Lange and He Alvord have invested to create an attractive eating place with a green ladies dining room and a white tiled self service area. The kitchen and bakeries are in the basement, with plans for an old English grill. Shore dinners and seafood will be served after 6 p.m.. dining room hours run from 7:30 a.m. to 12:50 a.m., self service open day and night.

John Street Maitr Broad Streets W. Jd Lange Alvord

Revolt Denied by Montenegrin Figure in Exile Dispatch

A statement from Ivan Pavichoviteh, a former Montenegrin by birth, sent from Cettinje, denies published reports of a revolt in Montenegro and states there is no uprising. The legation of the Serbs Croats and Slovenes received the denial.

Washington Alig Montenegro Ivan Pavichoviteh Cettinje

Quirky Sports Snippet Mix Sparks Oddball Tales

A jumble of sports chatter and humorous asides references Giants Dodgers Red Sox and other clubs, with quirky lines about players matches meals and vague promises. The note mix bites into team talk and gossip with no clear single event or outcome.

Two Memorial Windows Dedic at St Pauls Huntington Center

At St Pauls Episcopal church Huntington Center a service was held to dedicate two memorial windows. One honors Her Haynes J. Everest former rector and the other honors Mrs Harriet Stanf eld wife of another former rector. Rev George J. Sutherland led the dedication and preached.

St. Paul’ Episcopal Church Huntington Center Haynes J. Everest Harriet 4. Stanfeld George J. Sutherland

Actors and Artists Federation delegates head to Chicago

Edwin Mordant and James Patrick with Wic Hick Leave for Chicago for an executive board meeting of the Rated Actors and Artists to enlist Western actors in the fight for Actors Equity against production managers Grant Mitel and Jean. Patrick, president, will preside at the meeting with labor leaders present.

NW Yori Aug Edwin Mordant James Wiblian Pitzpatrick Wren Bar R Ated PF Am Chicago West Actors’ Equity Association Mangers Grant Miteel Jean Theillago Chiew Position of Labor

Seaside Park concert by Wheeler and Watson Hand

A seaside park event yesterday featured a Wheeler and Watson Hand performance. Four midiner of catchy selections entertained the gathering, though the show faced a troubled reception from attendees.

Anibstra Persis Sseaside Park Wheeler and Watson

French Debate on U S Senate Ratification Shapes French Plan

Paris Ag 3 With the U S Senate debate over the peace treaty under way, French officials await Washington's stance to guide a September ratification. The government party has failed to press early approval, while opposition uses U S positions as leverage. Also noted are Jugo Slav demands on the Brokozery wheat field and Allied talks on Germany’s surrendered aircraft.

Paris France United States Senate United States American Senate Hhe Council of Five Brokozery Hungary Juga-Shivia Bela Kun Germany Scalpalow

Master Printers Enjoy Outing at Lordship

A Lordship outing of Master Printers featured a baseball game between married and single men, a big dinner at Waters Shore House, and an afternoon dip followed by evening dancing. The event provided strong entertainment and camaraderie for the group and their guests.

Lordship Shore House

Havana Wet Center Rumor Hits Kentucky Saloon Trade

Louisville dealers warn that Havana could become the nation’s wet center as barkeepers liquor dealers and thirsty patrons migrate there. Distillers have sent shipments to Cuba but demand lags expectations with about 10 000 barrels of whiskey exported from Louisville since July 1.

Louisville United States Havana Cuba Kentucky

Derby Man Imprisoned Hangs Self in Derby City Jail

A Derby man, reportedly imprisoned for alleged pe ime and dies in a morning incident at his home on 44 Caroline Street. Police say his wife informed officers of a disturbance prior to the event and constables found the man’s body after rounds at the station.

Phrry Cspeetal Doula Crimille Uleide Nerest Dremel Oyimik Caroline Street Mik Ull Daar

Cigarmakers Demand 50 Percent Wage Increase

Union cigarmakers from southern central and eastern Pennsylvania meet in Reading to approve demands for a 40 percent wage rise a 44 hour week and better conditions with a general strike as an immediate option if employers do not accept. J P Keenan presided and Andrew P Hower will issue notice to employers.

Reading Aug. S Pennsylvania J. P. Keenan Lanecaster Blue Labely League Andrew P. Hower

Fur Trimmed Bathing Suit Headlines Fashion Craze

Fur trimmed bathing suits surge in popularity with rabbit fur collars and sunbright styling. The Summer Chill trend features fur that revives instantly after submersion, while Seishy designs in black silk showcase tropical color tones. Authorities warn one piece swimsuits may be banned next summer.

Tlanetc City G. J Tropics

Navy Drydock at Pearl Harbor Opens Next Week

The official opening of the Pearl Harbor drydock near Honolulu will mark a decade of work and a four million dollar investment. Secretary of the Navy Daniels will officiate at the christening around August 7, providing a critical Pacific fleet facility.

Washington Navy Drydock Pearl Harbor Honolulu United States Daniels

Also Mentioned on This Page

International League B. J Game Today Newfield Park Sill” Steinke AYE Poet Bank OR Trust Company Institutiow Niow Fira WITA Bidot Richt Hee, Mark Y Ohe Sock Henry Pitt the Glass BiLowee Warret Kzouse Suageen Youlus Oaly Mark Tas, Waite East S Yacht Clug Yachtsmeas Charles Kewis Sounea Bains” Lowdenm Tim Dikou Biel Pageare Miamoguers Caren Pate Bikky Steves Pequonnock CAUB Tiose Warnez Bros Laos Mark Nagel Bae Fraink Geis Chet Fane Freylel Charles MC Elkon Beeree Noonan Friene Woocen Fish Shee Nozthey Base Bate Beaphey Tee Buiace Printers American Legion Bleib de Port Brooklyn St. Joonis Philadelphia Gates Boston Pittsburgh St. Louis Boston & A Ro Bey Westerdy Detroit Leveland St. Luis L. AG Chicago Ag Cleveland Detroit Ob American Red Cross Britain Esthenia A Baer Pat Moran Giants Bol Perwitt Pok Vickum Red Sox Bobby Sys Dodgers Claney Golg Links Shelton St. Paul's Episcopal Church Hylda Everest Edwint Mordaunt Gant, Wic Hick Gue U.S Senate DERBY Qouts ‘Onimik Fashion U. S Wrigleys Goody-Land
Search Courier

Search the Bridgeport Standard Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgeport Standard Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication