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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
12
A secretary notes American soldiers may be remembered for cigarettes and chewing gum by the French, yet snap judgments misrepresent both nations. The piece argues Americans and French differ in morals and habits, urging readers to avoid broad generalizations and recognize geography shapes values.
At five o'clock each day I fold my cares away and when the whistle blows I drop my woes. Into night I slip on a pleasure trip forgetting all my pain. Morning comes and I try to find my care but it isn’t there.
In a stream of dated musings a Breakfast Table reader sketches modern anxieties and political jabs. References swing from taxes and crime to revolutions abroad and domestic policy, while lampooning leaders, war talk, and public life with playful slang and clipped observations.
A condensed critique argues that Russia’s soviet system serves only a single class, the peasantry, leaving educated leaders ousted or banished. It contends democracy requires educated electorates and that Soviet government offers no advantage over representative government, citing observers like Raymond Robins and the Canadian context.
The article argues the peace treaty publicity fight is a tempest in a teapot. It notes President Wilson kept the full treaty private while Republicans read copies from Germany into the Congressional Record. It claims the public outcome is unchanged and criticizes the framing and timing of the release.
The article denounces Dr. ari Muck once a Boston Symphony leader, slated for deportation to Germany amid fear of German spies and agents. It calls for exile as punishment, arguing the fallen Hohenzollern regime owes Germany a chaotic future and that Muck and his colleagues betrayed America and its hospitality.
A historical fragment extols the Boy Scout movement, praising discipline, mutual helpfulness, and outdoor skills. It argues for more adult support and funding, presenting scouting as wholesome and tested through war, while contrasting it with Bolshevik imagery.
A cryptic query wonders about a hill, an exchange, and the idea of change returning the same day. The remark implies a plan or challenge, with emphasis on failed plans and potential remedies. The note hints at practical concerns about timing and possible bartering.
Washington June 10. Frederic J. Haskin reports that about 30 000 soldiers trained by the American Expeditionary Force became a potent theatre force. Doughboy productions in camps, Paris theatres, and even for the British Army of Occupation outshone professional troupes in scale and skill. Major shows featured private castes with some veterans, lavish costumes, and substantial dancing while Pershing and Wilson attended performances. The training camp program now resembles overseas practice with self supporting Liberty theatres and road show pay.
The fragment heavy poem recalls war fatigue and laboring resilience. Voices lament loss and the need to work or fight, seeking meaning amid ruined fields and broken lives. It contrasts dreamlike pasts with grim present.
Confused report notes many workers resume duties amid a Winnipeg walkout. Several participants, including women and others, had begun returning to work as union actions appear to ease. Dates unclear. refers to IPE and local events around mid June.
Bridgeport notes include police appointment of Lick as chief of West Stratford, a planned strawberry festival on Beach Street, and a temperate forecast for summer events. Reports mention laborers at the Wat Company plant, a Keegan sermon, and local weather and social notices. Attendant items cover a ship’s buoyant craft race attempt, a death of Rev George Ware land, and community plans for gatherings in coming weeks.
Crane employees of the Bridgeport division will hold a dinner at the Stratfield Hotel next Tuesday at 6 pm. About 250 to 300 members and guests are invited, with 106 local members in the league. Richard T. Crane Jr of Chicago will give the main address, with J J L Collier and James G Abberton speaking. A local orchestra and New York vaudeville acts will entertain.
Bronisiaw Dolise of 854 Ogden Street faced a charge of maltreating his wife Victoria in City Court before Judge Bartlett. The wife broke down during arraignment and pleaded to dismiss the charge, saying her temper caused the trouble. The judge admonished Dolise and released him.
Fodor and Bowdony each faced trial in City Court over a motorcycle and sidecar stolen from Stephen Zolmerbush 4115 Pembroke Street Stephen Bowdony 197 Hancock Avenue and Charles Pador 939 Wordin Avenue They pleaded guilty and the case was continued to June 4 for further investigation Bonds were set at 500 dollars.
Lawrence Massachusetts June 10 The jury selected torry Mrs Bessie M Skeels Lundgren a nurse for the murder of Miss Florence W Gay her patient today visited the former residence of Miss Gay in Andover The defendant passed the night at her own home in Andover as she is allowed to continue during her trial the liberty which she had recently enjoyed because of her weakened condition The prosecution contends that while nursing Miss Gay in December 191% she gave her poison and stole several articles of value from the Gay home
Alexander Gross of Hamilton, recently arrested, was arraigned in City Court yesterday on assault charges involving Susie Mar ho of Jn William street. Judge Bartlett ordered he be placed under the probation officer for one year.
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