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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1919

Page

5

Want More Time to Sell Stock Desire

A fragmented OCR note discusses extending time for stock sales under conditions tied to James L. Gherty and trustees under dissolution of corporation from October 1914. References Sherman antitrust laws, New York and Hartford Railroad, Boston and Maine, and director general control. Mentions deadline to July 1, 1921 and federal consideration of railroad possession.

James L. Gherty Abssolution New York New Alven Hartford Boston Ind Loag Maine Bos Carta O

Boston and Maine railroad reorganization advances with aid

The contemplated reverganization of the Boston and Maine railroad with the financial aid of the Director General of Railroads has progressed materially since the last extension.

Boston Maine

Three Boys Drowned in Chadwick Pond Collision

In Massachusetts near Chadwick's pond, three boys Harry Presley G Ike Hazelton and Prank Hazléetor drowned when their boat capsized early today. Ralph Taylor awakened by the boys cries reached the edge and saved one boy before rescue crews arrived.

Funeral Spiritualist Service For Infant In Lordship Manor

A funeral service was held in this city for Charlotte Lowise Morgan, three months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J Morgan of Lordship Manor. Spiritualist reader Mrs Heaton Barnes officiated, stating the spirit enters a new plane of existence. Burial followed at Lakeview cemetery with many relatives and friends in attendance.

Charlotte Lowise Morgan Arthur J’, Morgan Lordship Manor Heaton Barnes Broad Street Lakeview Cemetery

Honorable discharge challenged for objectors in Congress

May 9 St Louis. Congress canceled all honorable discharges accorded to conscientious objectors by War Department order. A caucus resolutions committee endorsed resolutions arguing such discharges foster disloyalty. The report notes broad committee support and cites editorial as context.

St. Louis Congress Department Caucus

Bishops Score Proposal to Repeal the Dry Law

The Methodist Episcopal Church conference adopts a resolution denouncing wartime prohibition policy and urging against presidential action. It notes 32 states ban liquor within borders while 45 of 48 states have ratified the prohibition amendment. Government stats say about 40,506 lightning strikes occur yearly in the United States with roughly 500 fatalities.

Buffalo Board of Bishops of Methodist Episcopal Ehurch United States

Making Ends Meet by Biddy Bye on Home Ownership

An editorial discusses whether renting or owning is cheaper for families forming homes. It breaks down annual shelter costs including taxes upkeep and insurance, and compares them to rent income from a property. It concludes the real test is whether owning costs less than market rent, noting broader economic context of prewar rail travel.

Biddy J Sheaper

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