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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
17
A Kansas senator's daughter, described as pure American blood, is set to wed Webster Knight of Providence Rhode Island on July 9. Senator Curtis, Republican whip of the Senate, is referenced in relation to the betrothal.
A fragmentary roster lists veterans with ranks and units: Gravino private 10th Aero Squadron, Reilly private 20th Engineers, Smith musician, Runchlutte private 28th Infantry, George W Smith private 303d TF S B Co 77th Div, Wane private 1101 Aero, Glasner private 114th Infantry, Sheridan sergeant, Jennings second lieutenant, Sullivan private 228th Infantry 82d Div, Hugh L Smith Jr corporal, Spillane private Co A 120th M G C, William Anderson private Co B 869th Infantry, Perry sergeant, Woolrich private 38th Infantry 2d Division, Olaf Opstad private Battalion C 310th FA 5th Division.
Coroner Phelan hears testimony on the death of Josephine Marruccio struck on Main Street Tuesday noon. Fred Shackleton of 388 Union Avenue drove the truck at about 18 miles per hour. Foreman Edward Marshall testifies the driver did all he could to avoid the child who ran from the sidewalk. Several witnesses say the girl darted into the truck’s path after seeing the approaching machine.
Direct cable service plans between the United States and Brazil, extending along South America's eastern coast, were agreed by Western Union Telegraph and Western Telegraph of Great Britain. An 8,200 mile line from Miami to Belem would link to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, with connections to major South American ports. Compensation awards announced include Celia Shefking receiving 3.74 dollars weekly during incapacity and R. Mone awarded 14 dollars weekly for leg injuries, for time not worked. Walsh, on Sea Duty, an I C welfare worker, visited Ansonia confirming ongoing welfare efforts.
Readable catalog style notice praising a May sale display of desks tables pedestals and chairs with Old Leeds Spray and Onion Ware from Staffordshire. Home items include blue and white crockery candle stands cedar incense and tea wares with prices for scarfs covers and table linens. Tea room features iced drinks and desserts on the second floor.
A linen of mahogany and oak furniture in multiple designs including William and Mary, Butterly tables, gate leg and drop leaf tables, tip tables, and various desks. Prices range from $11 to $135 with items like John Hancock and Sheriff Sheraton styles. Also mentions Indian Head fabric for children's wear and sport clothes with yard wide 39 cents.
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