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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1919

Page

2

German Kaiserists Plan to Topple the British Throne

Berlin August 6 Prince Henry of Prussia writes to King George V hinting at aims to topple the British throne as part of a campaign by German Kaiserists to blame Britain for the war. The campaign depicts England pressuring Russia and France while denying a warning, with Bethmann Hollweg and Moltke cited on decisions leading to war and the Belgium invasion as military necessity rather than a decisive motive. The volume asserts England sought to destroy Germany and hints at secret English archives to prove anti German aims.

Britain Prince Henry of Prussia King George England Berlin Germany Russia France Ruthleas Br von Bathmann Hollweg Gaight Austria Berbia Vienna Hemyland Edward Gray Bethmann Hollweg von Falkenhayn Helduth von Moltke Bethmann Moltke Hilling von Moltke Belgium Sary Bethmian Fneland Prince Henry

Obituary Notices for Galpin Hoyt Sutherland and Platt

Arthur Galpin aged 31 of 147 East enne died Tuesday at Metropolitan hospital New York City. He worked for Remington Armament Company. Survived by mother Martha Galpin two sisters and three brothers and five children. Funeral arrangements unclear. Laura A Hoyt funeral services last night at 130 o'clock at home of niece Mrs George Wardwell 1586 tranis fan avenue. Burial in Bedford New York. Frank A Sutherland war veteran services were held yesterday afternoon at Hawley Wilmot Parlors Lafayette Street. Burial at Mountain Carmel Conn. Charles B Platt 68 died suddenly Tuesday night at family home Old Stratfield Road Fairfield a stone mason of local prominence.

Arthur Galpin Eastenne Metro-politan Laura A. Hoyt George Wardwell Tranisfan Avenue Daniel M. Lewis Newfield M. E Bedford N.Y Frank A. Sutherland Rank A. Sutherland Hawley & Wilmot Ste Lafayette Street L. Robert Sheffield Butrint Mountain Carmel Conn Charles B&b Platt Charles B. Platt

Forecast: Showers and cooler temperatures in Northeast region

Weather summary reports scattered showers thunder storms in Atlantic states with above normal temperatures east of the Mississippi. High pressure to the south over New Foundland and Rocky Mountain region, winds offshore from the Atlantic. Temperatures near unchanged, with cloudy conditions across many cities and scattered rain in New Haven, Chicago, Boston, and Washington areas.

Washington Rihern Ftocky di Betrices Mocky Mountains Atlantic States Mississippi River North Atlantic Atlantic Coast Sandy Hook Patteras P. m Sheridian New Haven Atlanta Gloudy Auentie City Hain Bleck Island Buslon Jain Bu Falo Uldy Vibiscinosti Caicago Claudy Matteree Glendy -Jacheoorille Hain Resees City Waanington Bridge Middlebrook

Funeral Services and Obituaries Notice

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at Hawler and Wilmot funeral parlors for Mrs Mary J. Gilchrist at 66 Lafayette Street with burial in Park Cemetery. Funeral services for Mrs Mary J. Gilchrist were held yesterday at 2 30 at the home of aunt Mrs Mary Graham Wheatley Derby Road Nichols officiated by Rev Mr Sutherland of Bruntington. Burial was in Nichols Cemetery. William YF Adams died suddenly of apoplexy at the home of his daughter Miss S Adams 266 Cottage Street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Hawler & Wilmot Lafayette Street Park Cemetery Mary J. Gilchrist Mary Graham Wheatley Derby Road Nichols Sutherland Bruntington William ‘Yf. Adams Wiliam Taylor Adams S. Adams Cottagé Street

Bridgeport Strike Talks Push Toward Settlement

Bridgeport union leaders report a united front and optimism for a speedy settlement. Aiming for fewer or no strikes, the allied unions push for a 40 hour week and higher wages under an advisory committee. Officials say some workers returned at Graphophone, while others remain at work awaiting conference results.

Bridgeport Wat Gunburn Wilk Graphophone Company T.4c. Roberts Wiliam H. Johnstone International Association of Manchinists Daraphinists Washington D. C Davison Bryant Electric Company Remington- Yost Company New Haven

Protest over General Sevenoff interference with railways

A second formal protest by Britain France Italy and China, joined by American and Japanese members of the inter-allied railroad board, decries General Sevenoff interference with railway operations in the trans-Baikal area. The note calls for immediate action to curb his influence and ensure protection for railway staff and routes amid ongoing tensions.

Senrevolfa Pis Lorforence John Dy Stevens Coniston 16 Rutssia

Daughter of Kansas Congressman Engaged to Air Service Captain

Announcement of the engagement of Elizabeth Campbell, daughter of Representative Philip F. Stuprobell of Kansas, to Captain Jeurdet Shields Wright. Captain Wright served in the aircraft division during World War I.

Kansas Iss Elizabeth Pith Campbell Jeurd Ette Shields Wright She Philip FP. Stuprobell Wright Aircraft Division the Way

Summer Diet Plan With Meatless Days For Family Health

The article outlines a warm weather meal plan emphasizing at least three meatless days weekly. It lists daily menus from Sunday to Saturday with breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas featuring vegetables, fruits, seafood, and light desserts. It also includes a conversational interlude about balance and world events.

Dineapple Inc Moxday Binners Coffe Teesday Crean

Modern Salome Looks On At Executed Suitor In Sweden

A dramatic account from Sweden describes Wanda Gysser the 27 year old daughter of General Gysser witnessing the execution of a man who spurned her love. The prisoner was strapped to a chair and fed for 24 hours as a death struggle unfolded beneath a beam while Miss Gysser advised from the prince’s audience. A Russian naval officer related to the former Admiral Wit tenbinder and General Gysser's daughter were arrested but escaped to Copenhagen.

Salome Ardussess Stovk Wanda Gysser Gysser Sweden Dun Iuitt- Geant Dassess

Rail union declines general strike amid police dispute

London August 6 The National Union of Railway Men declined to call a general strike despite the police union's order for a strike over the government's bill affecting police organization.

London National Union of Railway Men

New York policemen seek AFL charter and wage rise

The Amalgamated New York Police Department union announces it applied to the American Federation of Labor for a charter. Members plan to press the city for a minimum patrolman salary of 1600 dollars a year with 100 dollar annual increases to 2000, and seek abolition of the reserve police system.

NwWiv York Facudiatericki Amalgamated Nw York Dreibney Association Ethling Bi New York Police Depermmentare Hha Ameren Federation of Labor Reserve

Snail Suitor Seeks Consent Amid Arkansas Family Feud

A whimsical scene unfolds as a suitor snail pleads with the Crayp Johnson family head in Rumpus Ridge Arkansas for approval of a marriage to the eldest daughter. The father’s dogs being poisoned adds comic jeopardy, while a Kansas City Star quip recalls a gramophone controversy and France lowers tariff barriers to ease living costs.

Qwain Zutine Liz Linké Kansas City Star

Hoover declines coal dictatorship of Europe

Herbert Hoover refused the presidency of the new coal importation committee set by the supreme council of the Paris conference. He argued the coal problem is domestic and should be led by a major European producer, while retaining an associate on the council to oversee ongoing matters.

Hoover Europe Paisis Associated Prese Herbert Hoover Clemenceau Tiv Eingland Supreme Council Pereo Conference Colonel Goodyour Supreme Economic Council

A Transparent Mystery From a Boston Transcribe

An Englishman returns from India with a native boy as servant. The boy, ignorant of ice, finds a large piece from a yard bucket and, after being told to dry it on the stove, presents a wet, partially melted glass he calls the oddest ever seen.

India Boston Transcripe

British motor repair plant blooms near London

Shelters for 11 000 motor vehicles have been built at Slough where thousands of machines have stood exposed since the armistice. Factories are erected for rebuilding cars for sale. Continuous employment will be given to 2000 men. An eight acre erecting shop is a key structure. The plant will repair and prepare army, air force, and public service machines for sale.

London Slougsh Air Force

Remittance Network Mentioned in German Finance Plan

An intercepted letter describes a "remittance man" linked to William Hohenzollern and a six month to two year stream of funds via Holland. The letter, from a league secretary, mentions 1,000 pounds to Holland and 000 pounds in earlier times, hinting at deeper financial reach amid Germany's postwar reparations plan.

Berlin Wiliam

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