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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary notes discuss a senate resolution and Ireland, mentioning Eddward Carson and the League of Nations. The text quotes a claim about peacemakers and world safety, criticizing political maneuvering and suggesting concerns over international relations and policy consequences.
A stray OCR reads tha audience at Odd Fellows Hall witnessed a rough staged reading of The Shepherd and the King. Newton Beers led a performance with mixed reception as improvisation and monologue blurred lines during the presentation.
Suffrage campaign workers seek subscriptions for a 100000 educational fund among the new electorate. Mrs Samuel C Shaw presided as speakers Mrs Kitchell of Hartford Miss Grace Wheeler and David Shaw assisted in the campaign. A 4 PM meeting at the YWCA was announced with Red Cross commissioner Captain Allan MacRossie as speaker on The ed Worker and the Vote.
The Holy Name society of Blessed Sacrament church staged an entertainment at Colonial hall under George Rajatte. A corps of local talent offered vocal and instrumental numbers with Murray's orchestra providing dance music. The Hebron setting spanned four acts and six scenes in a 1065 B C time frame. Proceeds benefited Adelphian Judge J. O. Co. T. and a reception followed for the ladies.
Ansonia saw walkouts hit most plants with four small sites untouched. Strikers, not the city, would bear responsibility for trouble. No settlement or talks appeared. Mayor Mead seeks a conference between American Brass officials and strikers. Minor meetings yielded no disorder. a public toast by striking workers was planned. Mayor Sullivan of Derby announced the arrest of Joseph J. Etter, an organizer.
Elizabeth Ena elected president of the Lady Owls of Bridgeport at 1087 Broad Street. Plans for a June 17 whist party and refreshments discussed. Bridgeport Red Mogen David held a successful whist and pinochle at the Stratfield. Royal Arcanum Seaside council attended a meeting at 1025 Main Street with initiations and Dorchester ritual. Daughters of Royal Arcanum hosted luncheon after session.
A working girl toils daily to support her family, facing weather and long hours. The copy urges Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for symptoms of female troubles such as backache, headaches, and nervousness, promoting it as a long standing remedy.
Miss Tillie Rick ardo of Stratford writes about spending nearly her salary on Cinot root and herb remedy. She details improved sleep, energy, and heart rhythm after three bottles, praising Cinot’s effects and noting Martigan's Drug Store on $1 airfield avenue as the distributor.
Dr Frank L Goodspeed a prominent West Whitman dentist who deserted his wife and children last November to elope with Pearl Rose has been located in California The couple fled from Boston and New England after an elopement that caused society upheaval Their letters revealed plans to settle affairs as detectives track their movements and the public press notes the long search and elopement fallout
The official journal cites Ferdinand Capdevielle of New York as a second lieutenant in the 170th and 171st Regiments. He led his head platoon in October 1918, advancing under heavy machine gun fire before being fatally struck. His French-origin path included a Legion service and officer commission.
Funeral services were held for John T. Geter of 1121 Park Avenue at 41 Gregory Street with burial in Mountain Grove Cemetery. Lorintha Beach, widow of Charles L. Beach, aged 80, died at 1695 Boston Avenue after a ten day illness from pneumonia. service at 2:30 Sunday at the family home with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Also noted are services for Edward Wirk of Summit, with burial in Mountain Grove Cemetery.
The report notes calm to moderate northeast winds and fair weather for Thursday and Friday. Temperatures remain above seasonal averages east of the Rockies with little change in New England and northern middle Atlantic districts.
Police detained James Monahan of Chicago and Joe McGarthy of no fixed address on Water Street for vagrancy. They are held for trial this morning awaiting charges as the city screens suspected beggars from the streets.
Némonton returned to work after a three week strike. Workers agreed not to alter dispatches. Mike Gibbons of St Paul and George Chip of New Castle Pa fought ten fast rounds in Orremrie Haute Indiana ending in a draw before a large crowd.
Police arrested Louis Ford, 23, a former Bridg porter, for operating a motor vehicle without a license. He admitted borrowing the car from a garage where he works as a repair man. Trial set for this morning.
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