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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1919

Page

3

Serbia to Seek No Special Privileges in Reorganization

Belgrade, Aug 25. Premier Pavidoviteh said Serbia will not seek special privileges in the pending reorganization. He declared Serbia will base its claims on international justice, defend its just demands against threats, and pursue reciprocal confidence with neighbors and allies. A national defense force will be created as part of a broad domestic program.

Belgrade Deouba Pavidoviteh Serbia Havin Ste Geace Serna

Sons of Veterans Banquet Set by Local Chapter

Members of the Sons of Veterans plan a large banquet to honor returned members. The event will be held at Old Fellows Hall Braud ayer Wilson and Caunon streets will host the welcome address. Judge Alfred B. Beers of the G A B and Judge Frederic A. Barnett will act as toastmaster with Lieut Albert J Meeritt speaking for the returned men.

Sons of Veterans Old Fellows’ Hall Braudayer Wilson Caunon Strecked Alfred B. Beers Frederic A. Barnett Albert J. Meeritt

Window Cleaners and Tailors Strike in New Haven

SEW HAVEN Aug 26 Two strikes were added to the month’s total in New Haven as window cleaners who won a raise from 22 to 80 left work demanding 88 and an eight hour day. Journeymen tailors with a 16 per cent union after demanding 4s an hour left merchant tailors. The first group to strike numbered 120.

Sew Haven

Senate subcommittee to probe print paper situation

Washington Aug 26 investigation of the print paper situation will be conducted by a Senate manufacturers committee sub committee chaired by Senator Lafollette of Wisconsin. The panel will first study information gathered by the federal trade commission before hearings proceed.

Washington Senate Manufacturers Committee Lafollette Wisconsin Federal Trade Commission Nearmings Wens

No Labor Day Parade Planned in City Says AFL Leader

John J. O'Neil reports no parade or major features for Labor Day in the city. An open air mass meeting and band concert at Seaside Park may occur, but the AFL notes decisions rest with local labor leaders following the national convention.

John J. W Il American Federation of Labor Association Lhete Seaside Park

August Fur Sale Showcases Rich Furs and Sharp Savings

A August fur sale touts rich beauty at prices lower than regular. Notable items include Hudson seal coats and taupe furs with various collars and cuffs, such as a belted Hudson seal coat for 260 and a marmot piece for 135. Numerous pelts like taupe lynx, silver fox, and mink scarfs are offered with limited duplication.

Ayassity Sau

Influenza Epidemic unlikely to recur in 1919 says official

Cincinnati Aug 21 health officer William H Peters said the recurrence of influenza in epidemic form this fall is unlikely, disputing Dr Copeland. He noted the nation has been fairly immunized and epidemics of such character generally do not strike twice in the same place.

Cincinnati William H. Peters Copeland New York Peters

Springfield firm vows to fight any organized union

An Aug determination by the National Equipment Co in Wan-union factory matters states that any dealings with striking employees will go through the Employers' Association of Haninden County via a Boston law firm. Strikers have drafted wage and recognition demands for union rights.

Aprilgyphelic Mass National Equipment Co Employers’ Association of Haninden County Boston Met

Workers strike at Worcester Gas Light demands pact support

Worcester Gas Light employees walked off the job for the second time since June 2 to press for a working agreement their union submitted. Company president Nilard Osborne said the strike will be fought to a finish.

Worcester Mit Worcester Ois Light Company Nilard Osborne

Time to pick school shoes for girls and boys

Footwear sale lists patent leather pumps in multiple sizes from 8 1 4 to 11 priced at 3 to 3 1 2 dollars, calfskin pumps with straps, Play oxfords, rT cut shoes, kid tops, and pony cut options from 1 1 4 to 2 with prices from 1 50 to 6 50 dollars. Main floor rear.

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