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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
16
WEIMAR Tuesday July 15 reports the government's new tax bill will levy a 30 percent surplus assessment on capital. Receipts will be shared among the federal states by need. The National Assembly rejected abolishing noble ranks but backed constitutional equality for men and women, denying birth based privileges.
Paris July 16. French Wire less Press reports four definite measures approved by the cabinet to reduce living costs. A commissioner Henri Roy was appointed to execute the plans. They include broadened Clemenceau or Vilgrain food booths, more cheap restaurants in Paris and provinces, government control of fixed price food sales, and action against illicit food speculation. A bill in parliament would strengthen penalties for speculation. Also, Men’s League of the Summerfield Methodist church will meet with G T Bochman of Hartford to speak. Rev B F Kidder will introduce him.
Lieutenant Margaret P. Pratt, likely the only Bridgeport nurse with an army rating, is entertained during a ten day furlough. A graduate of Bridgeport Hospital Training School, she served two years, first in Toronto with the Canadian Army Medical Corps and the last nine months in France. She is hosted by sister Miss H B Patterson at 75 Stratfield Road and will soon proceed to Canada for discharge before resuming her nursing practice in Bridgeport.
Parishioners of Holy Rosary church filled the edifice to capacity at both masses yesterday morning for the feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel. A solemn high Mass was to be celebrated Sunday at 10 o clock with Bonaventura Annupriata of New York City delivering the sermon.
J A Chollet's heir and veteran of the Franco Prussian War sheds his beard after 48 years in a barber shop. He vowed not to have his beard cut until Alsace Lorraine was redeemed from the Prussians. He leaves with a close cropped head in Napoleon III style.
John Skelton Williams comptroller of the currency testified before the Senate bank committee and fought back at critics. He denied charges of withdrawing Red Cross funds and read denials from Red Cross officials. Williams asserted resolutions against him were impositions and said some bank officials sought to deceive the panel.
New York reports the first mail shipment to Germany since the U S entry will leave on the steamship United States next Tuesday. Mail will route via Christiania, Norway to Denmark and into Germany with first and second class and registered mail only. Parcel post and money orders to follow. censorship on German mail ends.
Washington July 16 In orders issued to all generals commanding departments Chief of Staff announces that henceforth all court martial findings carrying the death penalty will be forwarded to Washington for personal review by President Wilson General Pershing is requested to withhold the right to pass death sentences until the records can be submitted for presidential approval of commutation Also noted is the need to submit cases for review before final action.
Rome July 14 delayed PremieR Nitti claims his complete victory in Parliament will let him push the national programme and lift Italy out of economia chur as the Chamber of Deputies begins debate on five months of full powers. Food shortage and rising empty shops worsen the crisis.
Old age weakens the body from iron deficiency and fatigue. The ads claim Nuxated Iron builds strength in two weeks, improves nerves and tissues, and restores vitality for men and women past 30 to 60. Notable endorsements cite Dr. Sullivan and former officials, urging organic iron over metallic forms. The piece promotes purchase through Atlantic Pharmacy and Flindle Pharmacy.
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