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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
4
A newspaper brief reports 21 fatalities in a Rio Grande valley storm disaster. Authorities scramble for rescue and relief amid rising gridlock and continuing bad weather. Local officials warn residents to stay away from floodwaters and to seek shelter.
Fragmentary text notes the 28th Division arriving with officers and men from Pennsylvania and nearby units. Mentions Nazaire and general command, with unclear dates and places due to OCR damage.
Waterbury's municipal bond offering attracted strong demand this afternoon, with preliminary figures showing total subscriptions around 4.667 million dollars, exceeding the initial projection by a margin. The issue underscores robust investor interest and potential for additional financing.
Hobart College defeated Yale University 4 to 0 in New Haven. Lacroisse and Shere led Hobart with decisive plays as the Bulldogs struggled offensively. The win strengthens Hobart's season momentum while Yale searches for consistency in their lineup.
At the 434th annual meeting of the Eastern Connecticut Teachers Association in Willimantic and Norwich, officers were elected including Harrison as president and Singens as secretary treasurer. The gathering listed Ghoran from Willimantic and London as executives with vice presidents from Stonington and Norwich.
A clipped wartime dispatch lists veterans returned by Transport Sofia. The units named include 306th Land, 826th By Companies, 403rd Telegraph Battalion, 458th Engineer near Pontoon Train, 161st and 182nd Ambulance Companies, 161st, 162d, and 1830 Field Hospital.
Miss Slocum hosted a studio reception for Miss Benita V Slocum and two afternoon classes. Erma Chase and Irene Comer performed in Southern costumes with a Valentine pantomime. Guests included town friends and high school participants in a floral organdie display.
A fragmentary report notes a rise in whooping cough cases in the city and mentions deaths last month totaling 184 with 21 fatalities. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the item flags a health concern and increased illness.
Fragmentary text indicates Allies initiated action or denial regarding an attack on Hungary. The garbled excerpt references Bela Kun and Bolshevik influence, with vague notes about a Red Army protection and delayed timing in a wartime context.
Lyore May 9 District Attorney Swann was notified that the Italian government declined to permit the district attorney s office to be represented by counsel at the Alfredo Cocchi murder trial in Bologna. The case concerns Ruth Criger s death in this city on February 14 1917. The trial is set to begin June 23 in Bologna.
A 16 month old child, son of Mr and Mrs Camponi of 106 George Street, found a bottle of insecticide at home yesterday. He drank part of it and was treated at St Vincent's Hospital by physicians and recovered.
The Associated Press reports that the Chinese delegation arrived in Paris on May 9 and received cable instructions from Peking not to sign the peace treaty. Similar directives were transmitted from Beijing, delaying any immediate accord due to unsettled disputes.
Mrs. C. Nathaniel Worthe, chairwoman of the Military Relief section, states that remaining Red Cross tasks should be finished by May 25 though the final closing date is June 1. All work, finished or not, must be submitted by May 16 to prepare for shipment. Knitters are urged to secure supplies, with distributions through May and summer. Bridgeport remains a leading chapter with monthly quotas and auxiliaries kept ready for autumn needs.
Trans Atlantic flight plans spark interest as British aviators arrive from Liverpool amid storm indications. Local crowds expect spectacular display tomorrow at St Johns.
Washington reports five additional troop ships expected to reach New York. Battleships Rhode Island and Noor and Ana Trans ordain are listed, with formations including the 25th infantry and 26th infantry companies. Roma slated to arrive May 19 bringing engineer service battalion.
A Halifax report notes Captain Alcock and a party of aviators and mechanics arrived aboard the Mauretania to prepare for an Atlantic crossing attempt. A Vickers or Vimy bomber was expected on a later steamship and observed en route to St John.
The Austrian peace delegation, numbering from forty to fifty persons, is expected to arrive at St Germain on May 12.
A testimonial from Mrs H N Roberts of Flint Michigan claims Dr True's Elixir cured her baby girl of intestinal worms and urges other parents to try the medicine. The letter promises free confidential correspondence and asks readers to report cases.
Readable fragment notes tan side lace oxfords for women priced at five dollars each. Descriptive line suggests perforated design and a military style heel. No additional details on brand store or size provided.
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