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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
37
Fragmentary verse lines show John Kendrick Bangs title and recurring motif A frequent cure for cares with 1 o clock daily ritual and a night pleasure trip noting hugs for pain and ending with BRAG
Fragmented, satirical chatter explores trust, war, and politics. References to treaties, unions, investors, and legal figures mingle with distant headlines about floats of liberty, bonds, and economic woes. The piece hints at political doubt and social commentary from a noisy, opinionated exchange.
A 1919 Y M C A secretary notes for soldiers returning from World War I that French impressions center on cigarettes and chewing gum as surface signs of deeper traits. It argues Americans are not defined by these habits nor are French by wine. The piece contends judgments vary with geography and culture and urges caution in assessing others.
A reflection arguing that the soviet system, born from Russia’s peasant majority and educated elites, cannot replace North America’s representative government. It claims democracies rely on educated leadership, warns of class rule under soviet power, and praises enduring Western constitutional origins as superior.
The Senate fight over the peace treaty is described as a tempest in a teapot. The piece argues the full treaty’s release, versus the summary, changes nothing for the public. It notes politicians used copies from Germany to read into the Congressional Record and calls the dispute overblown.
Dr Karl Muck former Boston Symphony conductor among scores of German spies slated for deportation to Germany as the Hohenzollern regime collapses. They are described as disgraced fugitives returning to a land of chaos while facing political upheaval and public scorn abroad.
An editorial praises the Boy Scout ideal of mutual helpfulness and fellowship, urging more adults to support the movement with money and membership. It extols self reliance and outdoor training, calling for exceptional leaders to guide boys and sustain a wholesome, life-enriching program.
Reporter Frederic J. Haskin notes that after World War I the American army trained about 10,000 actor-soldiers through the American Expeditionary Force. Soldier shows surpassed professional productions in number and scope, touring Europe and Paris theatres with President and officials in attendance. Many casts were privates, some professionals, and the shows boosted troop morale. Pershing and Wilson attended, while Army and Liberty theatres in camps offered self-supporting, high quality entertainments in peacetime.
Wartime verse portrays civilians pressed to work instead of rest as soldiers fight. The speaker recalls comfortable prewar life and vows to endure, noting cost of staying alive and the necessity to labor relentlessly.
June 10 report from Man notes the Winnipeg strike began May and, while aimed at workers’ rights, supporters estimate over one third of participants have returned to work. Many applicants for reentry are seen seeking to resume duties as public welfare concerns appear secondary to broader disruptions.
Bridgeport notes a sultry day with near ninety temperatures, flourishes on local events, including police chief Rich at West Stratford, upcoming strawberry festival, and a busy week of church, ward, and railway notices. Reports on a new uniform for a colored battalion, a curious boat voyage from Harlem to Boston, and the death of respected citizen George Wayland mark the edition, along with ongoing civic and nautical concerns.
The Bridgeport division of Crane Veteran league sets its second annual banquet for next Tuesday evening at Hotel Stratfield. 250 to 300 members and invited guests will attend. Richard T. Crane Jr. of Crane Co in Chicago will give the principal address. J Collier of West Radlant will be pastor, James G Abberton to introduce remarks. Local orchestra and New York vaudeville entertainers planned.
Bronislaw Dolise of 354 Ogden Street was brought before Judge Bartlett on a charge of maltreating his wife Victoria. The wife broke down in court and pleaded for dismissal, saying her temper caused the fury, and the judge admonished Dolide.
Stephen Zolnerwitzsh owner of a motorcycle and sidecar at 12125 Pembroke Street testified as Stephen Bowdony and Charles Fodor faced City Court. Both pleaded guilty and the case was continued to June 14 for further investigation. bonds set at 500 dollars.
Lawrence, June 10. Jurors selected to try Mrs Bessia Skeels Lundgrert, a nurse, for murder of Miss Florence W Gay visited the victim’s former Andover residence. The defendant spent the night at her Andover home and may remain free on bail due to ill health while the trial proceeds. Prosecution contends she poisoned Miss Gay in December 1912 and stole valuables from the Gay home.
Alexander Gross of Hamilton Street was arrested and charged with assaulting Susie Alar ellio of 45 William Street. He was arraigned in a City court yesterday and Judge Bartlett ordered he be placed under probation officer supervision for one year.
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