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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
2
A partial continuation from page one reports Lieut. Col. Maloney pressing for direct action as more serious, while Law calls it a legal question. The discussion centers on the distinction between ethical and direct action and the commons’ stance on inciting workers to industrial methods.
Shelton July 16 Employes of the Whitlock Printing Press Manufacturing Company voted to strike tomorrow morning. About 15 men will walk out demanding a 45 hour week and a 25 percent wage increase, a demand first made a month ago.
James P Little formerly of Columbia died in Hartford at his home tonight at age 78. He served in the General Assembly, elected to the House in 1890 and the Senate in 1894.
The foreign relations committee plans to ask for copies of treaties on Japanese and German interests in China to clarify Shantung terms. Senator Sherman may oppose ratification with reservations while President Wilson meets with Senate Democrats Swanson and Pomeroy to discuss the Senate situation.
Berlin, July 16. The managers of the Independent party urge the German proletariat to protest on July 21 against the Versailles imperialistic peace. Their plan includes meetings and a parade to proclaim international solidarity of the proletariat in a common struggle for political power and global revolution.
London July 16 A report that Great Britain and the United States had entered into an agreement regarding their respective military establishments was denied in the House of Commons today by Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer.
Local police urged to watch for a seven passenger Chandler automobile stolen from New Haven streets last night. The vehicle carries marker No. 60273.
Attorney Crawford states in a war era statement that prohibition aims to conserve grains and prevent their use in manufacturing beverages with any alcoholic content, asserting 2 percent may be allocated to other purposes and stressing enforcement.
London reports government considers the question of withdrawing its envoy from the Vatican. B Harmsworth, secretary of state for foreign affairs, told the House of Commons he had no confirmation of a statement by Robert J. Dungan that Vatican hostility to the Allies during the war made the envoy's continued presence resented by many who lost relatives. Mr. Byrne represents Woodvale division of Belfast.
London July 16 The British government does not regard the action of the United States Senate regarding Ireland or other bodies representing the American people as a violation of Article X of the League of Nations covenant Andrew Bonar Law said in the Hall of Commons The government would not place the question of Ireland's future government on the League council agenda AUTO STOLEN A Ford car left on Gold Street was stolen and later found The owner Harry Silverstone residing on ava Coleman Street reported the theft which occurred while he was near a local theatre
A 4 490 strong 1st regiment of United States soldiers led by General Pershing will head the Victory march through London on Saturday July 19. Allied troops will march in alphabetical order with Americans given the place of honor. The parade route runs from Hyde Park along the Thames south bank. Admirals and field marshals including Beatty Haig will lead the British army with all arms and the women's corps and nurses participating.
London July 16 Ekaterinburg 160 miles southeast of Perm has been captured by the Bolshevik according to a Russian wireless dispatch received today. The town was occupied on Monday and new developments followed.
Weather data from The Post Building at 49 Cannon Street shows temperatures and barometric readings across Atlantic states. Forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy conditions in East New York and New England Thursday and Friday with rising temperatures. Atlantic coast winds mainly gentle to moderate from the north.
Rep Ballinger declares testimony by former prisoners and witnesses before the House special committee proves cruelty in Paris area camps. Soldiers describe sergeants beating prisoners at Camp No 2 near Paris and one inmate taking his own life after abuse. Prisoners were denied tobacco and cigarettes during confinement.
Funeral services were held for Catherine Whaley McPadden at 9 o clock from 1212 Barnum Avenue with a solemn mass at St Huson. Burial followed at St Michaels cemetery. Also noted are death notices for Matilda Simon and Minnie O Brien with funeral plans pending and details for wigs of Warwick Rhode Island.
Washington July 16 Agreements reached at a conference between Chairman Koons and union representatives set the stage for ending the Pacific coast telephone strike. Striking operators will return to work and an increased wage scale becomes effective under the agreement. Retroactive pay questions will be referred to the wire control board for decision.
Thompsonville reports Rev. Homer W. Hildreth, chaplain of the Connecticut House of Representatives, has been extended a call to become pastor of the Congregational church. He previously led the First Church in Cromwell for ten years.
Mr Baldwin praises CINOT for his wife relief from long standing constipation. He notes reduced doses and better health with CINOT, a natural herb juice free of iron. An ad from Hartigan's Drug Store at 81 Fairfield Avenue introduces CINOT to Bridgeport residents.
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