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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1919

Page

2

Shantung Question Sparks Senate Clash Over McCumber

Senate debate over the Shantung provision erupts in partisan exchange as McCumber and Fall trade charges about Japan's rights and China’s remedy. Nelson and others join the fray while the Foreign Relations committee plans hearings and Republicans draft a reservation to oppose the award.

Shantung McCumber Fall Sammy Eee Japan Foreign Relations Committee China Nelson Minnesota Senate

Indigestion and Constipation Relief Ad

Corine Gaudreal credits Fruit-a-tives for relief after years of indigestion and constipation. Ad states doctor approved progress, recommends continued use of Fruit-a-tives. Boxed product details: 6 for 2.80, trial size 0.5c? from Fruit-a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, N Y.

Rochon F. Q Corine Gaudreal Ogdensburg

German Minority Report Supports Brutality Critique

The majority on the committee rejected a proposal to ban the death penalty for women spies and urged speedy trials. They argued errors in wartime penalties arose from inexperience and rapid officer training, not principle, and warned against excessive confinement and ruined soldiers due to guard-house associations.

Andrew Bruce Minneapolis Martin Conboy New York John Hinkley Baltimore Gregory Thant West Point

Submarine Recruiting Talk At Navy Station

Navy recruiting forces will lecture at Main and Cannon streets at 12 30 pm on torpedoes mines and submarines with representatives from various recruiting parties. Short talks cover ships and duties, plus music. Attendees can ask questions and learn at 62 Cannen Street recruiting station.

Navy Cannon Cinnen Street

Wilson Prepares for Tour of the West

President Wilson plans a Westward tour with stops likely in Sioux City Minneapolis and St Paul as part of a broader swing through the Midwest before returning via the Southern route. Senate leaders expect his departure to align with the foreign relations committee treaty debate and ratification efforts. Advisers have discussed timing amid ongoing treaty amendments and reservations.

Pershinga St. Louis Wilson Paris Chicago Middle West Columbus Cincinnati Sioux City Iowa Minneapolis St. Aut Minn Bismarck N. C Billings Selena Mon Tuna Pacific San Francisco Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Police arrest alleged automobile thieves in New York case

William Johnson and Joseph White, both involved in an Overland car believed stolen from New York, are held at police headquarters after a traffic stop on Main Street. White claims the car belongs to James Woodly, though ownership is unconfirmed. Police traced the vehicle to the city.

Wiliam Johnson Fifth Avenue Joseph White West 140Th Street New York White James Woodly West 189Th Street Woodly Johnson Booth Main Street

Weather report for Bridgeport from The Post Building

Bridgeport weather record from The Post Building shows 29.81 in barometer at 4 p.m. and 29.80 at 2 a.m. Forecasts for Southern New Island predict cloudy Thursday and Friday fair with showers in the north. Winds along the Atlantic coast from Sandy Hook to Hatteras are generally west to southwest with showers. Observations from New Haven indicate clear skies last night and sunrise and sunset times.

Post Building Cannon St New Island Wriday St. Lawrence Valley Middle North Atlantic North Plains Mississippi Valley Threvy Mountains Atlantic Sandy Hook Hatteras New Haven Weather Bureau

Conciliators Hope To Unite Factions In Graph Walkout

Labor leaders refuse to recognize any labor party per faction and urge industrial peace. General Manager Roberts reports no new developments as President Whitten’s factory move stands. A mass meeting was disrupted by the arrest of Samuel Lavit. Callahan faces ouster as chairman, with a vote to replace him set for Sunday at Colonial hall. Richard Hebner named as possible successor.

Thomas Labor Party Roberts Whitten Lee Callahan Lodge No. 116 Callahan Egan Colonial Hall Samuel Lavit Lodge No. 30 Tavit John J. Wyan Lavit Machinist Broad Street Richard Hebner

Lavit Arrest Amid Hall Entry Clash at Broad Street Meeting

In a dispute at a Broad Street hall Lavit was arrested while trying to enter a meeting. Leo Callahan, president of the opposing faction and chairman of the strike committee, claimed Lavit acted on orders to gain admission. Strikers protested the police action and demanded Lavit be allowed in, arguing Lodge No 30 had rented the hall and Lavit held rightful entry.

Broad Street Leo Callahan Oppostus Lavit Jauvit Bin Callahan Aoe Kegan Lodge No. 116 Egan Loedge No. 40 Lait Lodge No. 30 Lavit

Prince of Wales Parade Ends Torontos Historic Welcome

Hundreds of thousands lined the streets and filled venues as the Prince of Wales concluded his Toronto visit. Crowds cheered at the Canadian Nations Exhibition grounds and during the royal motorcade, with mounted police occasionally reining in the throngs to clear the path. The vast turnout marked an unparalleled display of support in city history.

Toronto Greae Demaps ii Alony Prince of Wales Toront

Shore Line Electric Railway In Operation Again

Norwich reports the Shore Line Electric Railway operated trains between Norwich and Central Village today for the first time since a July 16 strike. Officials announce two hourly service beginning tomorrow morning while striking workers persist in their wage demands.

Norwich Electric Railway Company Central Village Hore

Fear Derby Fliers Perished in Lake

The report lists late arrivals including Lieutenant P. EH. Togan Captain HW and Chandler Colonel 4 C. Brand Lieutenant Colonel HW I. Hartley Lieutenant Ben Adams and Major A. 1B. Gilkeson. Earlier in the day three other American fliers had completed the round trip bringing the total to eleven. Captain I. Honsigner in a D. HY. 4 landed at Warmingdale after a night flight from Albany. He and his mechanician were uninjured. Several aircraft arrived storm battered and require repairs.

Niers P. EH. Togan HW. & Chandler C. Brand HW. I. Hartley Ben Adams A. 1B Gilkeson Iwarlier I. Honsigner Beean Albany Warmingdale

Six Aliens Escape From Ellis Island

Six aliens awaiting deportation at Ellis Island escaped last night via a dormitory door to the sea wall and into a rowboat. Immigration officials reported others held there also escaped recently. Public reception planned in Newport for the Italian dreadnought Conte di Cavour coming from Boston. Governor Heechmen and Mayor Mahoney to attend.

New York Ellis Newport Boston Heechmen Mahoney

Obituary notices mark several local losses across city

Isabella Beriault 62 wife of Fred Beriault died after heart illness at her daughter’s home 26 Clark Street. Survived by daughter Mrs Murphy, daughter Mrs Welch, sons Fred Jr of Brooklyn and Charles J Berkeley. Funeral Saturday 3 pm at Mrs Murphy’s home. Rev H A Davenport to officiate. Burial Mountain Grove cemetery. Mrs Buffington sister of Mrs Bilitz funeral in Northampton Mass. Burial in Northampton. Survived by sister Mrs Bilitz, grandson Norman Dalty, mother Mrs Charles Smith. Elizabeth Seery widow of John Seery died at 31 Lafayette Street. Survived by daughters Mrs C J Bolster and Mrs Mary White, son Detective John J Seery. Funeral Friday 4 am from home with solemn requiem at Sacred Heart Church at 9:30. Burial St Michael’s Cemetery. James E Tiatdin funeral held yesterday from Ogden Street home with high Mass at St Charles Church officiated by Rev Patrick T McGivney. Delegations and floral tributes noted. Burial St Michael’s Cemetery. Katherine Ulrich 74 died yesterday at 1000 East Main Street after long illness. Funeral Friday 1 pm at Ernest Grulepp Co. 2060 Mettt Street. Pastor Rey Vermin Whether of Calian Reformed Church to officiate. Burial Lakeview Cemetery.

Isabella Beriault Fred Beriault Fred H. Murphy Clark Street Murphy John J. Welch Fred Jr Brooklyn Charles J. Berkely C. E. Bullington M.rs. Buffington Charles Bilitz Stillman Street Northampton Mass Buflington Biltz Norman Dilty Charles Smith Elizabeth Seer Elizabeth Seery John Seery Lafayette Street Saered Weart St. Michael's Cemetery James H. Warnie James E. Tiatdin Ogden Street St. Chartes' TC Patrick 7 Katherine Ulrich East Main Street Funers Ernest Grulepp & Co Metitt Street Rey Vermin Whether Ciaran Reformed Church Lakeview Cemetery

Discrimination charged against U S and British oil interests

Telegrams read in a Senate session accuse Western oil and potash lands of English government interference. Messages claim Interior Department aided English holdings, halting American locators, and accuse Standard Oil ties. Senator La Pellette calls for protecting coal and oil for the navy.

U. S West Cenwlor Angeles United States Interior Department Snglish California Jengtish Corporation Fréd W. Parkes Deanver Colorado la Pellette

State Conciliation Board Intervenes in Eastern Massachusetts Rail Strike

In Boston on August 27 the State Conciliation Board held a hearing as railroad Carmen rejected the War Labor Board wage award and planned a strike following union leadership. The board reviewed company trust and local union positions while Mayor Melvin Breath and Carmen leaders attended the hearing. The union says the award ignores past policy and fails to reflect district wage levels. under the increase workers would earn nine cents less per hour than Boston Elevated Railway riders.

Boston Board of Conciliation and Arbitration Massachusetts Federal War Labor Board Melvin Breath Garmen Catton War Labor Board Boston Elevated Railway

Marshal Foch to Visit United States in Near Future

Marshal Foch commander in chief of Allied armies in France will visit the United States soon. He is to address the American Legion, veterans group, and has received invitations to visit, including one from Mayor Hylan to be the guest of New York City.

Washington Ane Maeshaloch France United States Marshal Fovh Tegion Organization of American Veterans of the

Remarkable Cure Promised By CINOT Herbal Tonic

Miss Victoria Griggs of 28 Broad Street describes rheumatic pains that left her bedridden and unable to walk without railing support. After trying many remedies, she credits CINOT with restoring her health after three bottles, noting she can climb stairs easily and feels years younger. Advertiser notes Hartigan Drug Store, 1 Fairfield Avenue, selling the tonic.

Victoria Griggs Cinot Miss Griggs Hartigan Drug Store Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport

Steel workers draft letter on union recognition to Judge Gary

New York Aug 27 Despite two refusals to meet Judge Gary chairman John Fitzpatrick of the steel workers labor committee announces a new union with backing from another union. The communication, not disclosed, follows two talks with Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor. The steel workers threaten a strike if concessions are not granted and a Washington meeting is planned to review wage and working conditions.

New York Althoug EL. Gare United States Steel Corporation John Fitzpatrick Steel Woeakers’ Labor Committee Bértihae Commell Es Hi Reply Co Gary Mme Mitapatrick Samuel Gompers Tra The American of Labor Washington Phoiretris 9

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