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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
12
A smudged fragment speaks of a bird free in spirit within a tree and a heart that longs for love and divine mercy. The garbled lines reference a cage and a personal faith, with echoes of childhood devotion and a gentle, singing heart.
A mosaic of overheard chatter and sharp jots covers varied topics from Berlin and Austria to Liberty bonds and the Fourth of July. Scattered lines reference Mooney, Fritzie Bil, daylight saving, Bolsheviks, and transatlantic flights amid a tone of wartime era urgency and humor.
The Bridgeport drive to regulate jitneys envisions ten day enactment to curb touring cars and replace them with orderly bus service. Public demand favors fair regulation, English speaking drivers, and strong police traffic division oversight to ease congestion and preserve the vital jitney business.
The piece warns saloon owners to fear the dry laws coming into force next Tuesday and January. It notes federal prohibition is constitutional and enforceable, urging mockers to reconsider their plans to violate the law. It stresses that alcohol sales are doomed for years and enforcement will be strong.
The Irish leader Edmond De Valera is seen as destined to win wide support in America, praised as a champion of independence and the underdog, with parallels drawn to the American Revolution. His visit is expected to clarify Ireland’s aims amid mixed signals and heightened public interest.
The city marks Service Recognition Week starting Sunday to honor soldiers who went forth to fight. The program emphasizes honor over payment, with a parade on the 4th as a city effort to show appreciation. Citizens are urged to support the recognition effort and involve themselves to make it a success.
Bridgeport celebrates graduates advancing from grammar to high school and high school to college or business. The piece praises American identity, education as defense against extremism, and the teachers who enable progress amid labor-cost tensions and shifting times.
Washington June 26 The postwar rate change moves toward pre-war postage. By July first the two and one cent stamps will shift to the two cent rate ending purple stamps and introducing the red pink first president portrait. The Victory stamp is a purple three cent issue showing Liberty with scales and swords. The postal service shifts to economy, with stamp vending trials and stock reductions. Dockery notes post office self support since 1912 rate shift. future surplus uncertainty remains.
The American Automobile Association supports route planning and road advice. About one hundred thousand AAA members fund its research, with the Information Bureau in Washington ready to assist readers of this newspaper. Send inquiries with a 3 cent stamp to the Bridgeport Standard Telegram Information Bureau in Washington, D. C.
Bridgeport notes on hot weather as sidewalks and gutters on State street near Main are being relaid. reports mention scandals, insolvency appeals, a large crowd for the Grand Republic excursion to Coney Island, and Yale race attendance. city life includes circus reviews and directory canvass. local figures like Bishop Williams, Judge Beers, and commissioners appear amid bustling Bridgeport chatter.
Devon June 26 Milford town officials attended the annual convention of the State Police Association held in Bridgeport yesterday. First Selectman Mood Cheney, Stanley N Clark president of the police board Supt. of Police James M. Maher and Captain Mortimer B Fowler attended. The officials say the event was a social success and the business session reports indicated the association remains thriving after another year.
Myrtle Beach June 262A still alarm called the Myrtle Beach Hose Company to a small storehouse on Ast Broadway for a sight blaze. The chemical crew arrived promptly and extinguished the fire before major damage. The rear building, owned by Mrs. Johnson and used for storage, suffered most damage to stored bed blankets.
Gordon Jawcett Hamby, who killed Dewit C. Peal, a paying teller, during December, was sentenced in the Supreme Court in Brooklyn today. He is to die in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison during the week of July 28.
June 26 The naval appropriation bill passed the Senate today nearly as reported by the Senate committee and sent to conference. It carries about 644000000, an increase of more than 44000900 over the House total. Officers chosen of pharmacy society New Haven June Connecticut pharmaceutical association Charles Hall chosen president. Nelson of Hartford first vice president. Frank Sisk of Norwich second vice president. P J Garin secretary and treasurer.
The column blends Walt Mason verse urging immediate action with local reports on Co. B and the Robinson Zouaves at Seaside range yesterday. Captain Blakeman led Co. B against the Zouaves, 90 to 281, in a ten-shot 260 yard off shoulder contest using Peabody and Springfield rifles. The Zouaves issued a July 28 challenge to Co. B. Fourth of July gunpowder from Fred Stevens & Co. promotes patriotic fireworks. Co. K’s rifle team challenges other companies for the state championships, signaling rising interest in National Guard marksmanship. Also notes marriages, deaths, and local obituaries in Stratford and Port Chester.
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