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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
19
A German sub captain was imprisoned in London today after arrival aboard a submarine. Details indicate the prisoner’s identity and further charges or disposition were not immediately released.
A distorted report notes Liberty loan subscriptions showing totals near 453,190 and an allotment of 442,500. The fragment hints at a quota exceeded status and ongoing financial action tied to a victory context. Named entities are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A fragment suggests a World War II context naming a commander of a U boat involved in sinking hospital ships. Details are unclear and incomplete but imply a naval incident and individual with leadership for the vessel.
A Hartford meeting of Independent Republican Women plans a statewide campaign to recruit women for the Bays party and to organize city and town units. Delegates expect to advocate suffrage while stressing cautious support for party leaders and policies.
A fragment lists screen door patching and wire screens with different materials. Mentions galvanized wire screen, copper ware, and sizes. Prices range from 12 cents per square foot for screen to 2.25 to 4.50 dollars for doors. Notes various weights and “best” selected hard materials.
Partial text shows tire covers lenses boxes and sale price mentions. Mirrors and sponge bargains appear with sale emphasis. The fragment hints at Ford related auto parts in a department store circular.
The Esta water auxiliator asserts it eliminates old carbon troubles and increases power while reducing fuel consumption. It claims two units can be installed to enhance car performance, asking readers to see further proofs of dependability.
Italian historian Gque glielmo Ferrero comments on Allied policy amid Western powers’ hesitations. He warns Poland Bohemia and Romania face potential reprisals and exploitation within a fragile peace as Russo German tensions loom.
The British Labour Party national executive committee issued a manifesto opposing Wilson and inter allied conferences, calling the peace treaty defective and warning that denying Germany a path to a League of Nations mandate would breed jealousy and unrest across Europe. The document accuses capitalism and imperialism of dominating Europe and stresses the need for a by all nations acceptable settlement.
New York May 9 Serious disagreement among leading insurance men surfaced at the Burglary Insurance Underwriters Association annual meeting at the Hotel McAlpine over heavy rate increases for hazardous mercantile risks. Opponents argue the higher rates hurt business as crime activity has surged nationwide, while others warn of a year of heavy losses due to increasingly bold burglaries.
Bridgeport public is invited to inspect finished apartment houses at Connecticut and Carroll avenues by the Bridgeport Housing Company. The houses will be open from 2 to 5 this afternoon as interior decorations are completed.
May 8 report from Ma dgua Nicaragua states President Tinoco of Costa Rica deploys three columns to quell revolters near the frontier. The main force holds the town of Liberia, barricaded and defended with machine guns, while another revolutionary group advances.
From La Crug and Balkes Ni garapua to the Santa Rosa cattled estate the report highlights the famous scene of Walkery filbusters defeated in the b's.
Equalization Board arranged shipment of about 126000 bags of Cuban raws at 6880 cost and freight. Around 180000 tons of Cubans have been ar ranged for shipment this month with no fresh crop progress developments reported and indications of an unusually large final outturn.
Josephus Daniels the American secretary of the navy arrived at Brest from England and embarked on the Mount Vernon with the troops of the I Ger a Division to sail for home.
Paris May 9 The American ambassador to Italy Thomas Nelson Page would resign his high post upon the signing of a peace treaty He arrived in Paris at 3 15 this afternoon accompanied by Camille Barrere Freneil officials noted the statement in high quarters today
An auction-like listing offers smocks samples and various fabrics including foulards, mercerized table damask and napkins, Turkish towels, tea and Huck towels, pillowcases, muslin, long cloth, camisole laces, nets, and embroidery. Prices range from 10 to 59 cents per yard, with annexed high luster chiffons, gingham plaids, poplins, silks, and cotton mulls described for dresses, coats, and home textiles.
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