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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1919
Page
10
London newspapers complain that British MPs do not earn a full weekly wage. A political correspondent notes the House of Commons operates about 18 to 24 hours a week. Very few members cling to criticism, while 70 percent of the total membership rarely attend until adjournment at 111.
The association of women postal and telegraph members announced that its members will not participate in the general strike planned for July 21, 1943. They cited strikes and rest interruptions of railroads telegraphs and telephones as a principal cause of higher costs and service disruption.
Fragmentary text discusses children’s bowel activity and a product called Analax by McK & R. It mentions ingredients, years of quality behind the brand, and a health guidance tone. Names appear garbled and may reference historians or vendors.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to stop foot pain and relieve corns and callouses. The product claims to make new or tight shoes feel easier by shaking it inside the shoe each morning and is sold everywhere.
The American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief in New York reports a request from Hoover to mobilize funds. Colonel Flaskell, Armenia's temporary chairman, commands aid to relieve distress and restore order in the Caucasus. Morgenthau and Paris representatives, plus the Constantinople commission, receive pledges to save starving Armenians and destitute refugees. Reports from Grinnell College and Harvard corroborate 700,000 people at risk of starvation in the Caucasus.
The British Board of Trade will give official recognition to and be represented at the World Cotton Conference in New Orleans next October. The Board of Trade, through a commerce commission, already secured a large delegation headed by Sir Nixon, chairman of the Fine Spinners Association, and Land, chairman of the Cotton Control Board in England, during the war.
Federal agents across the republic including Sonora, Sinaloa, and Nayarit, are instructed to guarantee life and property for Chinese immigrants and apply laws equal to those for other newcomers. The order responds to reports of discrimination aimed at discouraging Chinese immigration.
Washington July 13 Army officers urge viewing the new reserve camps as a major asset. The corps aims for 4,817 officer applicants and 900,000 regulars, with 68 colonels 196 lieutenant colonels and 2,298 majors in higher grades. Fire incident at C Petruccelli home caused minor damage from a cigarette.
Correspon dence describes London society slowly reviving after 1914 1918 war years. Dukes and debutantes return in restrained fashion as Ascot Derby and Hyde Park troopings echo prewar grandeur while many families stay in mourning and luxury life shrinks to a rarer few events.
Tokyo July 13. The proh ibition movement in Japan spreads to the sake trade as the government considers stopping its manufacture amid rising rice costs and food shortages. The Japan Temperance Society urges action, noting 15000 bushels of rice used yearly in sake, while Emperor Yoshito seeks reports on living costs and industrial strain.
Bridgeport manufacturers gathered at the Hotel Taft for a Connecticut Manufacturers Association meeting to discuss railroad issues affecting industry. Notable speakers included Percy F Todd of Bangor & Aroostook and James A Emery of the National Association of Manufacturers. Attendees from Bridgeport included C. H. Bilton, Walter B. Lashar, W. R. Bassick, and others from Bridgeport Brass, American Fabrics, American Tube & Stamping, International Silver, Bullard Machine Tool, Crane Co, Graphophone Co, and more. Local town officials attended the ceremony as well.
Devon July 13 Milford was honored at the graduating exercises of the Training School for Fire.
Following an alleged threat to shoot John Delonsky Jr. at 35 Woodside Avenue, William Tauciano of 147 Willard Street was arrested Saturday night on breach of the peace and concealed weapons charges. A motorcycle cop and a second arrest of Luciano are noted in the report but details are incomplete.
Delensky told police Liu Jeanu met him near the railroad station. After a brief argument the man drew a revolver, pressed it to his stomach, and threatened to shoot. The chase unfolded along Stratford avenue shortly before 9 o'clock.
Fairfield reports two riders arrested on reckless driving charges. Bertram H von Klein of Milwaukee posted a $20 bond to appear in court July 24. Arthur Wood of Stamford also faced the same charge and is set to appear July 15.
Tokio July 13. Mrs Russell Duane of Philadelphia sister of Roland S Morris the American ambassador was received in audience by the Empress of Japan. William Potter of Philadelphia formerly minister to Rome was received in audience by Emperor Yoshihito.
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