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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1919
Page
3
Ambiguous notice reports a planned road project from Devons railroad station to Myrtle Beach area. A $50,000 bond issue was voted for the purpose. The trolley company actions are noted as a factor in central highway developments.
Stamford reports the death of Dr Amos J Givens aged 66, longtime head of the Givens Sanitorium. He died tonight from heart disease after weeks of illness. Givens was a noted authority on brain and meningeal diseases and his institution, founded in 1890s, grew to be widely known in the east.
A brief note invites visitors to a Bridgeport display featuring imported and domestic cretonies velours tapestries and curtains declared the most fascinating line. The author promises a trip will pay and asks to meet soon.
After completion of the war rening on John Street last night the city opened one way traffic on Cannon and Band Streets. Enforcement will take effect today at 5 p.m.
Bridgeport's first Community steamer trip to Port Jefferson, Long Island, was held yesterday afternoon. The outing, aimed at healthful recreation and relaxation for mothers and children, drew about 40 tots and 50 adults, as part of a summer program by the Bridgeport Community Service Commission designed for indigent families on weekdays in July and August.
At a city board meeting Alderman Hogan's bid for competitive bids on a municipal garage contract was defeated. A commission to select and purchase a garage site, fund plans, and manage contracts was approved by 17 to 5 with members Bodgens Dro, Callahan, and Seeley named for the panel. Blackman has an option to sell a site on Madison Avenue and George Street for about 340 by 150 feet. The city plans a garage to house motor equipment including fire apparatus.
The city board rescinded permission to install a double track between Main and Water streets via State street. Walls at 71 Cannon Street were condemned and repairs ordered. Actions included widening Union Street and accepting Remington Street from Tudor to Boston, with debates on building lines. A sanitation fountain proposal and Union Street widening near Main and Water were discussed.
The White House announced the president will arrive at 1 30 PM as talks on the League of Nations and a peace treaty continue. Indications suggest he will not depart for a nationwide speaking tour until mid next week, with a backlog of bills awaiting his signature in Washington including sundry civil, army, navy, agricultural and education measures.
The text argues that enforcement requires consent and joint state action. It warns that drastic proposed laws threaten state powers and civil liberty, granting broad prohibitions while constraining enforcement. The passage reflects public concern over centralized authority and potential constitutional clashes.
Bridgeport weather observations from The Fast Building at 49 Cannon Street report 6 pm reading 29.95 Tb, 10 pm 30.05 GH, 2 am 30.06. Separate New York and New England forecast notes describe high air pressure inland, showers along the Atlantic coast, and generally fair conditions east of the Mississippi for Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures are near normal with moderate winds northeast off the coast and various city readings listed in the Daily Almanac.
Frank O'Toole, 41, of Brooklyn, a private in the 310th United States Infantry of the 79th Division, and member of the Mount Torn Camping Community, drowned in Salmon river cove at Moodus. His body was recovered after he had recently returned from service in France.
Paris July 7 Announcement that Frank I Polk acting Secretary of State in Washington had been asked to go to Paris to head the American peace mission if his health permits Favorable action followed Alderman Hamiltons resolution authorizing payment of bills during July and August after finance committee mayor and city auditor approval
Frank HH Tyrrell of 1 Stratford Avenue Stratford hails CINOT as a modern day miracle remedy saying it revived his energy and health after long fatigue headaches poor digestion and kidney pains. He credits regular use with renewed strength and a desire to work and urges others to try CINOT at Hartigan's drug store where the tonic is being demonstrated.
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