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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1919

Page

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Eddy Preaches Armenia Policy After Borah Hearst

Reverend D Brews Eddy of Boston attacks Senator Borah and publisher Hearst for pursuing national selfishness through dollar diplomacy. He urges Americans to support a mandatory Armenian aid plan, framing it as a missionary, Christian action in international policy. He cites epidemics and calls for a centuries-spanning mission effort in the Near East.

D. Brewe Eddy Senate Borah Willam Randolph Golds Hearst Armenia Tor Thej Boranisbanes United Curgh- Hearsts America U. S Elow Cother Chris ‘Tian People Enza Americ American Board Near East

Father Shanley of Danbury Dead

Obituary note reports the death of Father Shanley of Danbury. The fragment hints at his priestly role and public recognition, listing age and status, with continuation references to further details on page two.

Father Shanley Danbury Shanley Qata Bey

Americanization measure may be contested today

Bridgeport manufacturers push for a Senate plan to fund state Americanization with 20000 over two years. The bill, backed by local industry leaders, faces a noon vote as supporters argue it keeps Americanization separate from school duties while opponents worry over state control and local impact.

Bridgeport Wit Center Hartford Senate Senate Committee On Education Department of Americanization Wilson George B. ‘Clark Frederick A. “Bartlett Alexander L. ‘Delaney Job B. Dilson Shel‘ton Crane Company How‘ara.Simpson Raybestes Company Carl H. Graesler Ashcroft Manufacturing Company Stanley H. Bullard Bullard Machine Tool Company Sutton American Tube Macdonald Gece

U S Flyers Plan Rockaway Hop Off To Halifax Flight

Commander Towers announces three big seaplanes will depart Rockaway Beach Tuesday morning en route to Halifax 40 nautical miles from Trepassey. The trip will stay mostly over water with only brief land crossings near Cape Cod as crews test instruments and fuel logistics before the long transatlantic effort.

U.S Rockaway New York Halifax N. A New Midland Fulsing Ican Fag Wil Ach Commander Towers Cape Cod Washington Navy

Tailor's mark on bis seat may aid identity

Two state police hunt a unique tailor's stamp found on a decomposed unidentified girl’s skirt near New Canaan. Forensic tests by Dr Bruce Weaver and autopsy results by M S Brooks aim to confirm cause of death as poison. Sergeant Franc Viel leads the probe with Sheriff Edgar Perry aiding.

Canaan New. Canaan M.S. Brooks Bruce .Weaver Stamford John Phelan Franc Viel State Police Ovhen Edgar H. Perry

Local churches urge service men aid on Employment Sunday

Bridgeport churches joined nationwide observances as Employment Sunday readings urged employers to hire soldiers returning from the front. Clergy highlighted the heroism of servicemen and the churches’ role in easing reintegration by providing work opportunities and support for peace-time transition.

Bridgeport Thosea

Trains Begin Summer Schedule On New Haven Route

Today at noon a new summer timetable goes into effect on the New Haven road. It is the first revision since Director General Hines assumed control of the railroads. The changes adjust arrival and departure times for many trains on the main line and up state division, with several minutes difference noted. The new timetables will be distributed at stations this morning.

New Haven Road Hines

Belgian Cabinet Holds Vote on Treaty Objection

Belgium's cabinet recalls three Paris delegates for a new council to decide whether to reject the peace treaty. Premier Delacroix reports the government finds terms unacceptable and may urge King Albert to refuse signing. Public opinion in Belgium grows restless over treaty concessions and demands full indemnification and reconstruction.

Brussels Associated Press Royal Tacken Nation ‘Belge Delacroix Belgium Alios Germany Paris United States Great Britain Antwerp Hag Teymonde Albert Sgrave

Agitators Try to Break Up Liberty Loan Rally

A mob on the East Side disrupted a Liberty loan rally at St. John's Nepomucena hall Pembroke and Jane Streets. Nineteen officers needed to quell the disturbance after a group heckled Dr Smykowski Polish relief worker returning from Poland. Four arrests were made and others fled. Authorities suspect a planted Bolshevik plot by agitators.

East Side Liberty Loan St. John’s Nepomucena Hall Pembroke and Jane Streets Poland East Bridgeport Maxwell Edward Kaspereck Hancock Avenue Nicholas 'Meliskey Seaview Avenue Geman Woback Hal‘Jett Street Smykowski United States Keogh Flynn

Men Can Apply For EACE Wages

Workers can claim retroactive EACE wages if they filed by June 1 1913. War Labor board upheld ruling 14 allowing many to receive back pay. ruling 17 excludes guards and watchmen as part of executive force. Applicants must document employment details and send copies to the local Mediation and Conciliation board.

War Labor Layit Alpheus Board of Mediation and Conciliation David Clydesdale Samy Lavit Patrick Scol- Titus

Glass Issues Emergency Appeal for Victory Loan

Secretary of the Treasury Glass urges fuller effort as Victory Liberty loan subscriptions lag behind prior campaigns. By week’s end officials hope to exceed the $4 5 billion quota. current totals show about one third of the minimum raised with district standings and regional gains highlighted.

Washington Victory Liberty Secretary of the Treasury Glass Treasury St. Louis Liberty Loan Minneapolis Boston Vermont New York

Italian Stand Restored At Paris Peace Talks

Paris May 4 The Council of Three invited Italy to resume at the peace conference aiming to remove personal frictions and settle territorial issues. Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Sonnino may rejoin before the talks proceed, with U.S. and Allied observers noting effort to rebuild relations. Italian representation was a topic at inter allied discussions, while German delegates questioned their own positions amid Bavaria's status and mixed responses from the German delegation.

Associated Press Paris Wilson Clemenceau Lloyd-George Compo Council of Three Italy Pari Orlando Sonnino Fiorello H. la Guardia United States New Colonel House Centrats Germany Bavaria M. Cambon Baron von Leisner Herr Pram Trianon Little Tridney Madame Maintenon Marie Toinette

Moses Urges Wood for President in 1920

Washington May 4 Senator Moses of New Hampshire Republican issued a statement urging the nomination of General Leonard Wood as the Republican candidate for president in 1920. He said Republicans in New Hampshire were preparing to press Wood's name at the party convention.

Washington

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