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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
2
Residents witnessed a wartime fundraiser in Bridgeport where soldiers paraded and a crowd of about 20 000 gathered. Officials reported bonds sold that day and an anticipated park project funding around 5 000 000 dollars boosted by militaria and pageantry.
Bridgeport record cites barometer readings and forecasts showing cloudiness and showers across the mid Atlantic regions with temperatures in the 60s and 70s. the daily almanac lists conditions for New Haven and nearby towns. In aviation, Hawker and Raynham delay their trans Atlantic bid due to unfavorable mid ocean weather and cross winds.
A final opportunity to dine with county leaders occurs at the Stratfield tonight from 9:80 to 10 o'clock when Lawrence Gallagher, chair of Arrangements, oversees last details. Delegations from Danbury, Stamford, Norwalk, Newtown and elsewhere gather for a Victory Loan event with Homer Cummings and other national, state, and local Democrats attending. Community singing and a toast by Hugh J. Deversoy set the stage for a countywide gathering.
Frank P. Walsh, chairman of the Irish American commission, declared in London that his mission is private and that he will return to Dublin. He noted the Irish spirit as seen in chants for Irish freedom and support for De Valera, calling him the man of destiny.
Artillery Train No I with 12 officers and 116 enlisted men plus armaments and Pullmans pulled out of Bridgeport at 2 PM for New Jersey to carry on the Victory Bond campaign. Lt Col H Spurgin aims to visit many more states before the drive ends as allies in 16 states have already been reached. The train goes into action again today as a symbol of the greatest armament effort for Victory Bonds.
Harold W. Dow infant son of Harold T and Sophia Lehrvenn Dow of 642 Maplewood avenue died yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. Funeral 2:30 pm at Mullins Scott Redgate, Garden Hill Street. Burial Lehmann plot Mountain Grove Cemetery. Also noted are services for Captain William J. Card of Nichols and Mibuae Stein of 26 Witmot Place with burial Mountain Grove Cemetery and memorials.
In Bridgeport and surrounding towns a volatile legislative debate centers on a proposed bill. Senators Bartlett and Dilion oppose while others urge passage with a referendum on bonding and taxation. The measure stalls as measures are sent back for House action.
Wilhelma P Troenine, Republican, elected mayor of Baltimore city by a plurality of about 9 000. The Democratic candidate appears defeated amid a close race as city branches report results. May 6, Broening New Makon Baltimone notes indicate election fallout and party alignment.
Police pursue a case involving a missing or dead woman found near a New Canaan area mill. Clues point to two unnamed men seen with a New York license car three weeks earlier seeking lines on a former worker named Red Weed. Authorities investigate the men and any link to the victim and her death.
ACosmos Club minstrels planning meeting was held last night at Miss Gertrude J B Meyer 0 Staples street. Attendees included Miss Margaret Baldwin Miss Neilig Aing Miss Mabel Smith Dorothy Gardiner Miss Emily Linegard Miss Minnie Brown Mildred Reéundal James vanks Steve Nichaty John Lang Edward Beck Jonas Meyer Carroll Schultze and August Ortlepp.
Christopher Luther of 98 Roplar street was struck by a Birney trolley while crossing Main and State streets yesterday at 2:10 PM. He is in St. Vincent's Hospital with possible skull fracture and other injuries and has not regained consciousness.
On May 6 Washington dispatches report Chairman Hurley inviting Pacific coast shipbuilders to Washington to discuss replacing cancelled contracts and adjusting payments for war emergency shipyard construction. He said all issues in the Pacific coast shipbuilding program would be reviewed at the meeting and that the Shipping Board anticipates awarding more contracts to Pacific yards for their wartime performance. No date was set for the meeting.
Paris report urges Europe to standardize rail car couplings with American practice to allow free movement of cars between gauges. It notes it is unrealistic to align track gauges but calls for unified coupling standards despite limited explanation of broad gauge compatibility.
More than 400000 British farmworkers are organized in the National Agricultural Laborers and Rural Workers Union. It has over 3000 locals and aims to improve rural housing. Members call for a minimum weekly wage of 12.2 dollars for a six day 44 hour year round schedule. Overtime would be time and a half on weekdays and double time on Sundays.
May 6 report from Columbus Ohio states Ada Belle Joyce, 36, died in last night’s apartment fire bringing fatalities to five or nine. Mrs Toyea among the injured in hospitals. Charles Speakman’s wife died. physicians call the blaze absolutely negligent. State Marshal Alfred Weminga has started an inquiry.
Bombay May 4 India already is looking to reopen the continental markets despite British efforts to curb Indian trade. British deliveries are slow and many articles remain out of reach while India builds a trade with low-priced goods from Spain and other sources. Cheapness on the low wage scale is central to India's buying push.
London May 4 government to invite designs for a medal commemorating the great war. The competition opens to the world and favors the old French school as a model. Medals may depict principal events leading to Allied victory.
Alexandria May 4 British occupation plans include a jetty and harbor at Haifa costing 5 million dollars and installation of a modern sanitation system with a complete sewer disposal plant in Jerusalem as part of improvements.
May 1 report by the Associated Press says the claim that German ministers Landsbers and Glesberts Haye left the peace talks and returned to Berlin is untrue. The clarification reinforces that the German representatives remained at the talks in the ongoing peace delegation.
Max Schwartz of 645 Ogden Street reported his car stolen overnight from in front of the Park Theatre. Police dispatched a description of the vehicle to area units.
A chaotic scene at the Pan American aeronautical convention near Atlantic City ended with a staged arrest of a thief who stole a car in Atlantic County. Sheriff and police aircraft joined a pursuit over five miles toward Pleasantville, with Alfred Perkins of Atlantic City aiding the capture. Deputies and New York air squad officers demonstrated on the flying field as the suspect was apprehended.
Washington May 6 The bid by several Republican senators to block Penrose of Pennsylvania from chairing the Senate finance committee appears ended. The Pennsylvanian will be the majority choice, with no attempt to defeat his election, as other issues and committee control take precedence. The League of Nations posture and Torella relations committee influence are central in shifting support and personnel.
Mrs Reginald De Koven, noted composer, joins National Security League effort against Bolshevism. A report outlines school programs in New York where a proposed clearinghouse would seed patriotic and civic instruction across districts.
General Ironsides, in command of the British forces at Archangel, is noted as a capable commander in the German campaign in Africa years ago. He has toured the Archangel front in winter to assess troops and strategy as the operation evolves. A local avowhist and pinochle game is planned with the Kyota council and the D of P tonight, with the degree team to confer chiefs’ degrees on several candidates.
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