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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1919
Page
17
Florence Haiowehb directs the Omvet Church Minstrels in a concert at East Nigatx, showcasing a local minstrel program. The group performs traditional numbers before an attentive audience, drawing community support and praise for the church’s cultural event.
Ren é Y Viviani, former French premier, writes from Paris on May 2 about six months of peace conference sessions. He critiques Allied tactics, Wilson's public notes, and the treaty debate, arguing that Italy’s position and the Fiume issue lie outside the April 23 London treaty and predicting further discussion on justice and public response.
Patrolman Charles Luciano and Patrolman John H. Mathews of Bridgeport Police Department face trial next Thursday before the Police Commission for alleged AWOL related misconduct. The case stems from an Army style absence without leave designation and prompts formal proceedings this week.
Washington reports say retailers overcharged the new luxury tax on clothing and personal equipment since it took effect yesterday. Most errors appear accidental, but clerks may face fines or imprisonment. Consumers were also billed extra on coffee, sandwiches, ice cream, and medicinal preparations. some druggists charged more than the one cent tax per 26 cents.
In Cambridge Yale affirmative team defeats Harvard and Princeton by a two to one judges decision. The debate asked whether the constitutional prohibition amendment should be repealed.
Washington May 2 Preliminary organization of the United States naval reserve officers association aims to maintain an efficient reserve corps. About 200 officers from across the country on duty in Washington organized. Officers and directors will be elected next week with a push to enroll all 27 000 reserve officers in service during the war. Newly commissioned reserve officers will be eligible for membership.
London May 2 A summarized interview with Herr Schuecking a German peace delegate reported by the Herald Berlin correspondent states the League of Nations plan formed in Paris disillusions Germany. It is viewed as a thinly veiled scheme for victorious powers to gain supremacy and empower militarists.
Herr Schuecking warns that adopting the scheme as is would strip the league of moral authority among Germans. Some would recoil to reaction, while others look toward the creation of international socialism.
More troops of the 77th Liberty division arrived in New York as the Nieuw Amsterdam docked from Brest with 2,070 officers and men. The ships detachments included the 802d Engineers 3024 Engineer Train a Division Headquarters detachment and part of the 805th Field Artillery. Major General William B McNair was among the casuals aboard.
A fragmented notice lists granulated sugar at 1.00 per 1074 pounds and beans and fancy peas at 20 cents. Mentions long hill or location N Burd and a trial related to retail terms, bag flour and cash carry.
Stephen Bar more presents the play The Missing Tank at Easton Grange Hall on Tuesday May 6 at 3 30 p m Local event features dancing ice cream cake and candy for sale with admission 24 cents for gents.
In Los Angeles on May 2 Senator Henry F Ash of Arizona predicts the League covenant may not prevent all wars yet could deter some. He says the peace terms outlined at the conference should gain Senate ratification and reflects on ongoing efforts amid a visit to his mother.
Newport News May 3 The Atlantic fleet will anchor in Hampton Roads tomorrow and remain there through May and June with the carrier task force at Yorktown, according to naval base officials. The plan, announced today, places the fleet in the Chesapeake area for the spring and early summer periods.
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