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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
2
A fragmented, taxoid note argues production and productivity must rise to prevent chaos in Europe after war. It cites relaxation of wartime controls, blockade effects, private enterprise decline, transport shortages, strikes, and capital absorption as unemployment causes, urging maximum individual effort and securing materials and tools to labor.
In West In 2 hammer before those shoes follow the popular tread of Koofehr and go on anrike.
Local 30 Machinists hold a mass meeting at Colonial hall to discuss unseating delegates from the Central Labor Union and other issues. Sprague Meter workers extend their strike while Challenge Cutlery staff return after a settlement. Graphophone strikers plan fund drive with a dance at Colonial hall to aid the relief effort. A conference between Local 116 representative John J. Cullinan and Samu el Lavit’s attorney Hugh J. Lavery discusses uniting factions during the ongoing strike.
Mo tormen and conductors of the Pittsburgh Railway company, in session here, voted almost unanimously to strike at midnight starting August 14. The action follows extended labor disputes and aims to pressure management over working conditions and pay.
New York August 11 Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion will fight Willie Meehan in an eight round no decision bout in the East in November a statement from Meehan says he has the promise of Jack Kearns Dempsey's manager for the match
A Buffalo testimonial from Geo Talbot credits Peterson's Ointment with ending years of intense eczema and itching after one month of use. The ad claims nationwide satisfaction, a money back guarantee, and broad claims for eczema, salt rheum, ulcers, chafing, burns, and sunburn.
News from New Haven reports 6000 shopmen voting to stay out beyond today, risking factory transport and distribution. Manufacturers promise to study steps. Hawley predicts possible steps to prevent shutdowns but warns prolonged action could strain some plants within a week or two.
Basile Aug 14 municipal authorities in Budapest have repealed all appointments made during Bela Kun’s dictatorship and dismissed those who held such posts. Disciplinary actions target participants in the communist movement as Vienna reports Austria-wide processing against Kun asylum seekers and protests from entente missions.
The death toll from a collision between a crowded trolley car and a railroad engine near Parkersburg rose to eleven this evening. Eight more people died of injuries in hospitals, with scores injured as women and children headed for a picnic.
A New York court fined a sugar dealer fifteen cents a pound. Mr Seaville warned that oversupply and reduced production may lower prices. Publication of fair price lists and committee efforts are seen as likely to yield positive results.
The battleship Renown arrived at Walipax from St Johns while the Prince of Wales sailed from there to St John aboard a smaller warship. Admiralty officials and Mayor Parker welcomed the Renown. Thousands lined the waterfront as the ship anchored and opened to the public. The prince will return to Renown here before heading to Quebec.
Illinois reserve militia units prepared to march to the Keystone Steel and Wire Plant in South Barranquille to keep order after clashes between striking workers and deputy sheriffs injured five. Shots were fired overnight. several dynamite blasts shook the plant, with damage unknown. Company officials admitted the blasts occurred inside guarded mill premises as a two month wage and union dispute left the plant closed.
New London August 14 In the round of the Me s championship tournament at the Shenecossett Golf club this afternoon Hart ford’s HH. 5 Lake of Hartford lost to Norton Squire of New York 1 up. Whitmore of Hartford lost to Will iam M. Goss of Waterbury 3 and 1. Corbett of Philadelphia defeated H. L. Burdick of Providence and Sickson Bishop of Pinehurst beat GO. M. Sherman of Providence.
Los Angeles August 14 Motion picture actors here have begun showing sympathy with the striking actors of the Actors' Back Association in eastern cities by donating funds for the relief of strikers. At one motion picture studio millions were subscribed in a few minutes, while various individual stars and other film people have sent in contributions.
A French aviator and crew reportedly established a world altitude record of 10 000 feet in a passenger airplane near Paris. The flight by Lieutenant Welsa, piloting with a mechanic, is reported by the Auto newspaper. The incident follows a collision between two autos on 67 Avenue and 227 Thantock Street, with no injuries reported.
The Mexican government rejected U.S. claims that guards invited attacks and asserted those assertions were unfounded. Mexico offered to reverse the money replies, and the communication is described as the strongest language used since prior exchanges before the Vera Cruz occupation. Washington sought reasons behind texts as foreign and domestic pressure builds for policy change. Outwardly no clear cause beyond growing outrages on Americans.
Milford service men will form a local American Legion post at a meeting next Wednesday evening. Philo Calhoun of Bridgeport will be the principal speaker and explain the methods of preelecting Milford boys. About fifteen names are expected to enroll to organize the chapter.
A coal barge captain named Finney sustained four injuries when a coal bucket pinned him to the barge. He suffered a fractured hip and internal injuries and died a few hours later in Griffin hospital.
Alderman Wart Martin reported theft of his blue Chandler roadster retration Wo 47-324 from Cold Street late Wednesday night. Police were notified and investigation began.
Reported Wednesday night a burglary at 2580 Main Street belonging to James Burroughs. Items missing include fifteen dollars. police notified and investigating the incident.
An OCR style weather summary reports cloudy skies and warmer trends in Southern New England and parts of New York. Northeast winds off the Atlantic, storm warnings from Portland to coastal Maine, Cape Cod storm moving northeast, with showers and thunderstorms noted east of the Hudson River. Temperatures dipping below normal along the mid Atlantic coast as a broad Atlantic storm dominates the region.
The Senate committee hearing on Wilson era foreign policy divided members over access to information on League of Nations negotiations. Witnesses including Major, Gullith Phe vihers and others were discussed, with possible reconsideration of Colonel Houge’s status if a broader inquiry could obtain the president’s desired details. Some witnesses are abroad, delaying a full report for weeks.
Funeral services were held for Sarah Louise Barton wife of Wiihan G Parton at Memorial chapel Waterbury with burial in Riverside cemetery. Numerous local relatives and friends attended services for Frances Cleveland Ada Rourke Ada Flourke and other residents. The notices list survivors including siblings and children and mention services at St Michael and Trinity churches and Hawley & Winger funeral home.
Died suddenly while in activity on August. Margaret, widow of Hoy Campbell, of the Awotingsin Park, 459 Nabhe Ave, Whe. Notice of funeral services and burial details provided.
A fragmented report cites Anthony Geilus, a Norwalk figure, offering testimony at CUNO court. The text mentions Trius, Deda, and Fy site with unclear context and several garbled phrases about measurements, TV aids, and fiber references.
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