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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
12
A harsh reading of the peace treaty outlines strict penalties for Germany. It calls for damaged reparations, troop limits, no conscription, ceding land, and displacement of allies, while noting shifting blame and political reactions to Taft and Wilson.
A fragmented breakfast table piece blends wartime talk and poetry. The dialogue references Germany and peace terms, while a long verse lauds the feminist movement and women's roles across professions, ending with a call for equality.
A fragment reflecting on racial violence notes that thousands have been lynched in thirty years, with blacks as the primary victims. It critiques white complicity, shifts blame to the South, and calls for a broader national reckoning amid ongoing public sentiment in Georgia and beyond.
The Louisiana leader died recently after sixteen at the start of the Civil War he enlisted and fought to the war’s end. He later entered politics, held many offices, was lieutenant governor, and served six terms in Congress. He belonged to the old French element and retained aristocratic citizenship until his death.
Bridgeport residents welcome talks to form a new ice company despite conflicts with the trust. The report suggests any reputable firm selling ice at fair rates would be praised, while a broader push to “kill a trust” relies on refusing to engage with overpricing.
Opulent showrooms showcase exclusive gowns and suits with stage like settings. Designers, buyers, and models assemble in New York studios where gowns are ordered months ahead and two or more models illustrate each season. Independent show girls act as dress demonstrators while designers work privately, creating and styling pieces for affluent markets.
A fragmented OCR item presents verses under Walt Mason’s name with deranged words and garbled phrases. The text wobble suggests poetry or prose pieces about social quirks and quirky images, but readable sense is minimal.
Mystic Shriners and Newark units plan a Saturday visit with a parade and ceremonial at the Casino and Masonic Temple on Broad Street. A. J. McVerrit will command the Bridgeport Arab Patrol as candidates for degree work visit Newark and nearby towns.
Reported in New York on May 3 the five crew members of the schooner Hellas were ashore near an island of Sar Jorgen after their voyage from Boston to Santos. The vessel was abandoned following a perilous incident, with details from the April voyage only partially clear.
Bridgeport content covers weather reports, local politics, police activity, and cultural notes. It mentions J.W. Knowlton selling certificates, a Danbury trip, a Barnum event, parade logistics, and local industry updates. The piece lists marriages and deaths, plus community remarks on trees, schools, and public works.
School board will hold a meeting Tuesday night at the school, with the Sommirsts as guests of the Normal school cooking class under instructor Katherine Fall. The session includes a supper and a 6 o'clock start.
A hallway fire caused about $200 in damage at the home on Bishop Avenue yesterday afternoon. The fire originated in the hallway unknown origin, and items hanging in the hallway were destroyed. The house is owned by Mr. Frank Pierney.
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