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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
22
Market activity shows a selective upturn as the situation returns to normal. Tre Vhigh Valley and Gulf States Steel led declines, down three and 10 1/2 points after dividend cuts. Gulf States Steel later recovered about a third of its losses as prices moved higher throughout the session.
The ad describes acid stomach causing fatigue headaches and poor health and offers EATONIC as a quick relief. Readers are told to test by buying a box from a druggist and to return it for a refund if not satisfied. The tone is promotional and urges immediate action with a money-back guarantee.
In dense fog forty five miles northeast of Nantucket Light the Imperator, first voyage back from Brest, collided with the Dutch collier Agwidale of 7200 tons. The Imperator is uninjured and arriving under her own power. the Agwidale sought no aid after signaling distress. The incident followed a wireless call to Capt. G. S. Lincoln of the St. Louis, who later learned the West Grama and other vessels assisted.
Berlin reports that German experts at Versailles have prepared a memorandum on responsibility for the war. They urge submitting the question to an impartial commission and deny any secret plot with Vienna to destroy Serbia. The note also says Berlin could not accept mediation by Sir Edward Grey due to doubts about his power to curb Russian war aims.
The Industrial Promotion sub division of the Chamber of Commerce will meet today to discuss establishing an industrial center in Bridgeport. The study will cover locating industries with transport and trackage factors and converting idle factories into factory incubators that house several industries in one plant with included power and storage costs per square foot.
Acting mayor Tuane presided as Shatiooe noted Mayor Hanson’s absence in the East. About 100 prominent labor figures attended a banquet honoring Hulet Wells and Sai Jer before their two year sentences for sedition. The event featured an Electrical Workers banner and red decor.
London June 4 The Cossack leader General Sam enoff of eastern Siberia convened a congress that declared the region autonomous. The action signals a bold step in regional self rule within the broader imperial framework.
A Moscow dispatch via Russian Wireless reports that the Mongolian congress elected Semenokt as grand duke. The Bolshevik message notes the new ruler assumes leadership amid ongoing political shifts in Mongolia.
Paris reports Herbert Hoover, head of the allied relief body, states coming harvests will supply Europe and meet world needs unless a catastrophe strikes. He notes bread budgets balance and the United States harvests of wheat and rye show a surplus, with most trading in wheat and rye controlled by governments.
Ansonia leaders in June 4 report plan to start fund drives to cover celebration costs for the June 14 welcome home event. The finance committee has appointed drive captains, assistants, and canvassers citywide to raise about 6000 dollars. Any surplus after expenses will fund a permanent memorial.
Connecticut delegates to the American Legion convention in St Louis were notified that a charter for the state organization has been granted. The charter permits forming town and city branches and legitimizes the tentative high school auditorium organization. Delegates include Philo Calhoun of Bridgeport Cant James B Moody Jr of Hartford and Lieut. Albert N Phillips Jr of Stamford.
A hostess jokes about imagination during a bridge lunch as guests discuss reformers, propriety, and the theater trade. A musical producer and press agent quip about adjusting attire and costumes to avoid business loss.
The Stratford Board of Sewer Commissioners invites sealed proposals on June 7 at 8 PM to furnish materials and complete seven and one half miles of pipe sewers ranging eight to twenty four inches with manholes and flushing. Plans available at Stratford or Clyde Potts New York. Bids require a 5000 dollar certified check. The board may reject any or all bids and waive irregularities. EF S Beardsley chairman Pau Godell secretary
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