NC-4 Airmen Prepare to Rejoin Fleet After Repairs
Fragmentary report notes NC-4 crew and propellers readied for quick catch-up. Reference to Halifax route and forthcoming air voyage, with rejoined craft planned to resume mission.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary report notes NC-4 crew and propellers readied for quick catch-up. Reference to Halifax route and forthcoming air voyage, with rejoined craft planned to resume mission.
Fragmentary clipping from Qrepassey Newfoundland mentions linking with the Azores and favorable weather influencing plans. The garbled text hints at a weather cut and travel considerations tied to ongoing link discussions with Oren and Iyth.
Report from Copenhagen notes Czech forces struggling for footing in the town amid hostile actions and shifting control. Details are fragmentary but indicate ongoing clashes and local resistance as forces maneuver in the area.
A public statement from Secretary Baker notes the nation exceeded loan quotas, praising military and industrial strength shown in World War efforts. The report highlights Liberty Loans and overall American resolve, with figures indicating district progress and total sums raised.
Senator Norris of Nebraska Republican issued a statement today opposing the proposed alliance between the United States Great Britain and France. He warned the alliance would kill the League of Nations and lead to a great army and navy to enforce it. He said the next step would be to create an arms race among powers to prevent aggressions and risk another war.
Rome reports Italy’s exclusion from mandatories sparks pain and confusion as Epoca and Nazionale note Italy renounced compensation, hoping to act as mandatory in the Far East and Africa. Big Three threaten dismissal. Wilson remains opposed to Italian claims. Giornale predicts a firm German stance.
Berlin May 8 dispatch from Copenhagen reports the Imperial Ministry telegram to free state governments. It urges public mourning across Germany after the peace distress and asks that amusements be suspended for a week with theatres allowed only productions that fit the seriousness of these grievous days.
New York May 9 representatives of the division of labor of the railroad administration A Ms Banks and William Blackman conferred today with representatives of the striking employees of the express service. The talks aimed to determine the core issues and possible resolution. Banks said the next step was to consult medical experts regarding a health matter mentioned during discussions.
Rain and cool conditions expected from New York to South New England Saturday into Sunday with strong northeast winds along the coast. Widespread unsettled rain and fog, cooler than normal temperatures, storm warnings from Delaware Breakwater to Provincetown, cloud cover and varying rain lows across Atlantic coast towns.
Reports from Hamburg and Berlin show fierce opposition to the Versailles peace terms. German leaders claim not beaten yet and demand colonial restitution while warning that most of the empire would reject a full yes to the Wilson fourteen points as presented.
Several obituaries and funeral services reported. Ellen Kelley widow of John Kelley mourned with large attendance at St Peter's Church and Michael's Cemetery. Miss Ellen Herbert cremation and requiem Mass at Sacred Heart. Leroy Charles Heltzel infant burial in Union Cemetery Stratford. Frederick B. Martin dies at home. survivors listed. services at his son's house, burial in New Jersey. John Bruckner services held. delegates from Heine Lodge and Bartenders union attend. burial in Park Cemetery.
The Eastern Hotel in Whitehall and South streets known as The Eagle hosts a three day celebration starting today for its ninety seven year history. Sailors from Sailors Snug Harbor and guests from Brooklyn join in events of music dinners and sea captain yarns with prominent guests from the past including Commodore Vanderbilt Daniel Webster and Jenny Lind.
A May report from Bern notes German delegates demanding oral discussions with the allied powers. The assembly faced the proposal amid warnings that the terms presented threaten permanent enslavement of the German people and reflect hate rather than peace.
May 3. Shelten electors face a special city meeting to approve charter changes that would erase the town name Huntington, long tied to the district. The proposal, backed by Senator Dillon and opposed by some residents, aims to rename the area Shelton and end Huntington's dual government. The 19,000 acre district, first settled in 1824, has endured a naming dispute since 1916 when Huntington and Shelton were merged into one city. The bill's fate hinges on voter support amid political tensions between Dillon and Mayor Nettleton.
Paris May 9 Interviews with representatives from Belgium Poland and other parties to the Peace Treaty are published in the Temps. Belgian delegate Paul Hymann says leads are generally satisfied though Danzig issue unresolved and coastal fortifications remain uncertain. Danish delegates express satisfaction with Schleswig Holstein disposition and note boundaries fixed south of Danish proposals. Czech Foreign Minister Benes voices satisfaction with arrangements though minor reservations exist.
Edward Lamson Henry, a distinguished American artist and National Academy member since 1869, died today at his home in Billenville, Na y, at age 78. His work earned honors at the Paris Exposition of 1889 and won bronze and silver medals at multiple world fairs in the United States.
Sergeant George Ellis, Bridgeport veteran and famed slogan bearer, arrived with U B 148 at the dock last night. He has served in the Spanish American War and the Philippines, wounded at Santiago, later joining the 9th Cavalry. In World War I he became a top recruiting officer and tank corps veteran, recalling Bridgeport’s old days as he traveled the town.
A broad price list of hats and related straw accessories. Includes trimmed hats, tailored hats, straw banded sailors, dress hats, and children’s straw hats with varying prices from under $2 to around $10. Mentions special price reductions and ranges like 5 to 10 dollars for cloth capes and other fabric items.
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