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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1919

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City Votes 600000 to Pave Sixty Streets with Warrenite

City Aldermen approved a 600000 bond plan to pave sixty streets using Warrenite with a guaranteed cost per square yard and a per cubic yard binder. Open bidding opposed by Aldermen Hogan Freeman and Ford, who want competitive bids and local firms given a chance.

Ivor Hogan Freeman Ford Arms Bridgeport Tranistan Broad Street Whiting Street Main Street Lafayette Street Waldemere Avenue Pine Street Bostwick Avenue Howard Avenue Wordin Avenue State Street Railroad Avenue Hancock Avenue Colorado Avenue Norman Street Wood Avenue Jranistan Avenue Fairfield Avenue Benham Avenue Seeley Street Black Rock Avenue Beechwood Avenue Clinton Avenue Park Avenue Elmwood Avenue North Avenue Dewey Street Elmwood Place Federal Street Madison Avenue Wheeler Avenue Wain Street Treeler Avenue Wayne Street Lexington Avenue Washington Avenue Vine Street Center Street Harral Avenue Commercial Street Grand Street Hawley Avenue Lindley Street Housatonic Avenue East Side Housatonic Ave Arctic Street William Street Crescent Avenue Noble Avenue Hallett Street East Knowlton Street Barnum Avenue Knowlton Ogden Street East Main Street Pembroke Street Berkshire Avenue Walter Street Stillman Street Boston Avenue Trumbull Road Stratford Avenue the Water Nichols Street Kossuth Street Waterview Avenue Hough Avenue Rennell Street Deacon Street Dover Street Remington Street Tudor Street Crown Street Gem“avenue Cottage Street Gilbert Street Seaside Park Jonn Street Groad Street Plaza

Aldermen Move to Dismiss City Officials Without Pay

At last night’s Aldermen meeting, a resolution by Alexander Hamilton calls for removing William A. Redden and Joshua Melzer from all duties and dismissing them without compensation for work on compiling the City records.

Board of Aldermen Alexander Mamilton William A. Redden Joshua’ Melzer

American Delegates Find Irish Liberty Passion Intensifies

Irish American delegates Messrs London and Walsh Dunne and Ryan returned from a visit to Ireland with vivid accounts of armored car blocks at Westport and closed entry due to the crown. They were welcomed at the station in London by the Lord Mayor as crowds cheered. Their joint statement praised the Irish freedom spirit under strong leadership and practical steps toward freedom.

Dublin Walsh Dunne Ryan Ireland Westport Universal Service London Pichi

Americans Are Not Materialists Say French Academy

The French Academy of Moral and Political Sciences rejects the idea that Americans are chiefly materialistic. The President says the US has many demonstrable values beyond wealth, noting a global duty and common humanity aligned with justice. He emphasizes voicing the nation's shared thoughts, not private musings.

Pinshis-Ed Pday-Uo The French Academy of Moral and Political Sciences Europe United States

US troops arrive as Alaska transport lines land at Camp Upton

The 319th Field Artillery of the 32d Division landed today from the transport Alaskan and was sent to Camp Upton. Eleven officers and 409 men of the 325th Regiment also aboard the Alaskan were sent to Camp Upton. The 307th Ammunition Train units and other supporting detachments returned from France aboard the Arcadia. Georgia battleship Georgia arrived from Brest with 1,428 expeditionary forces and 16 naval personnel. Transport sailings announced include Martha Washington and Mount Vernon to New York, due May 17 and 19 respectively.

New York 319Th Field Artillery Camp Upton New Jersey Arcadia Georgia Boston Brest Middle West

Allied Armies to March in Triumph Through Paris

Paris on May 12 reports a planned June 6 triumphal march of Allied forces through the city, to proceed even if peace treaty is unsigned. In Lisbon, Democrats gain in Portugal elections while socialists trail in results released Sunday.

Paris Portugal London Lisbon Social Revolutionists

Broker’s Wife Dies by Suicide in Stamford

On May 12 Mrs Violet Oakley Alexandre wife of Jerome Alexandre a broker from New York City shot herself with a pistol in her temple while visiting her mother-in-law Mrs James Joseph Alexandre at Nirvana on the Sound near Stamford.

Stampford Violet Oakley Alexandre Jerome Alexandre Park Avenue New York City Hes James Joseph Alexandre Nirvana Sound

Argentine transport workers form union in Buenos Aires

Sunday May 11 Buenos Aires reports the marine transport workers union organized by sailors of all nationalities to end forced payments to ship handlers and other employment agents for obtaining strikers’ jobs on vessels at Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires Marine Transport Workers ‘Union

Progressives to Go the Limit Against Penrose

Washington May 12 Progressives oppose Penrose and Warren for finance and appropriations chairs as Republican senators plan to push the issue at the Wednesday caucus. Borah Johnson and Isenroot seek support for Smoot but progressives avoid naming a candidate for president pro tem. Moses met Lodge but withheld details, while discussions adjourned without a decision.

Associated Press Washington Senate Penrose Penna Warren Wyoming Smoot Borah Ohio Pen Isenroot Wisconsin Senator Lodge Massachusetts Johnson Moses New Hampshire Wih Sen Lodge

Rev A C Campbell to Discuss Americanization Tonight

Rev A C Campbell will address Bridgeport Business Men's Association at the Stratlheld tonight on Americanization. He will present plans of the local committee and it is hoped the group will endorse the movement. Reports on city finances are also expected.

A.C. Campbell Bridgeport Business Men's Association Stratlheld Campbell

Navy to test C-5 dirigible for trans Atlantic flight

The Navy announces a test flight of the C-5 dirigible from Manttal New York to St Johns Newfoundland to judge feasibility of a later trans Atlantic voyage. The airship weighs about 178000 cubic feet, has two 121 horsepower engines, and a normal speed of 50 mph. Weather will guide the 1000 mile test and possible Europe voyage plans.

Navy Department Washington Navy Naval Air Station Mantatl WN. Y St. John’s New Foundland Jeroaé Europe Wavy

Bitter attack on United States cited by Brazilian journalist

Madeiros de Albuquerque a leading Brazilian journalist in a noite interview asserts the United States seeks to obtain as part of France and England debts a bond tied to Brazil. He warns that if Brazil fails to meet interest, the United States will take Brazil and sell it as it did Central American nations.

RLO

Withdrawal plan for Americans from Russia advances

tentative arrangements aim to begin the withdrawal of American troops from North Russia early in June though no definite orders have been received yet. American troops have endured a lengthy month of fighting and hardship as the operation develops.

Archangel Associated Press North Russia

Chamber committee weighs sites for new federal post office

The Chamber of Commerce Post Office committee discussed early Congress funding for a new post office building. Charles G. Sanford chaired as plans considered United Church Broad street site, Cannon street option, and other locations. James L. McGovern to attend today's meeting to aid in formulating the report to directors.

Chamber of Commerce Congress Post Office Charles G. Sanford First- Bridgeport National Bank United Church Broad Street John and Bank, Street Blubbell Cannon Street James L. McGovern

Germany to receive secondhand tools from United States

Robert T. Alter of Cincinnati urged the National Tool Builders Association to let Germany have surplus United States machine tools for Europe. He noted Germany will sign the peace treaty and is pressing for tools while the government sells surplus to Belgium at ten percent under market with long term payment.

Atlantic City N. Z Germany United States Europe Robert T. Alter Cincinnati Naional Tool Huilders Ife Belgium

England to light huge fireworks for peace celebration

London on May 12 reports that huge pyrotechnic displays will headline England's peace celebrations with bonfires on hills and civic displays across the country. Private displays demand for fireworks already outstrips manufacturers' supply.

London England

Republicans Agree On Treaty Attitude

Republicans in the Senate near consensus on procedure for the peace treaty. They plan to separate the League covenant from the treaty before debate and vote, believing the move easily accomplished by a simple majority. They aim for early action on the treaty’s terms pertaining to future peace.

Universal Service Washington Senate League of Nations United States Vital

Premier Reverses Decision to Hear Irish Advocates

Paris May 12 The British prime minister David Lloyd George has reversed plans to meet Frank Walsh Edward Dunne and Michael Ryan representing American Irish societies The move comes amid protests sparked by the Americans visit to Ireland Dublin May 12 De Valera the first President of the Irish Republic speaks of justice and liberty while recalling Easter rebellion and the fight for independence The imprisoned prisoner Soler? is freed last winter and now walks Dublin streets unapprehended. the piece notes contradictions in a British stance toward Ireland.

Paris Associated Press David Lloyd-George Frank Pi Walsh Edward PF Dunne Michael Ryan Ireland Dublin Wberry Solermnly England

France not in mood to listen to enemy demands

Paris reports France refuses to be swayed by German calls for peace terms. Journal des Debats notes Berlin protests against terms and warns Germans will yield only to force. Editorial hints at a proposed League of Nations framework and European reconstruction plans.

Paris France Germany Journal Des Debats Germanus League of Nations Europe

Austrian Peace Envoys Head to Paris on Special Train

The Austrian peace delegation will depart Vienna at 5 20 this evening aboard a special train and is expected to reach Paris on Wednesday. Officials say the peace treaty with Austria nears completion with an official summary being prepared, following the German treaty precedent. The new Austrian frontier is described as the line favored by the secret London treaty, granting Italy strategic heights and defensive passages.

Vienna Paris Austria London Italy

World Parliament Provision for Least Nations

The German delegation presents a League of Nations plan by Prof. Schnecking with a 10 representative parliament. Italy's Sonnino and E. M. House discuss Fiume claims as a Four Power Council meets. Reports say Italy’s stance and Austria’s treaty terms shift amid peace conference maneuvering in Paris, while German dissatisfactions grow and state of siege persists in Leipzig.

Associated Press League of Nations Schnecking Baron Sonnino Ital E. M House of the American Ton Italy Fiume Council of Four Paris Pez Berlin Geisberts Germany Leipsit

Towers Mum but Planes Are Ready

Commander Towers, director of the Navy's trans Atlantic flight, prepared a hop off for the NC 1 and NC 4 to the Azores but weather changes forced a postponement. Commander Powers stays silent on start plans while Read may attempt direct Trepassey flight. weather outlook remains unfavorable tonight and tomorrow. Admiral Benson sent congratulations and confidence in Towers's success.

John Towers Navy Azores North Atlantic Powers A. C Chatham Mass Trepassey Navy Department Commmander Towers Admiral Benson Paris

Austrian Boundaries Defined by Big Four

The Council of Four finished defining Austrian boundaries in a Paris session with foreign ministers. They expect the Austrian treaty could be completed within the week.

BIG Four Paris Council of Four

Vorarlberg Votes to Join Switherland

In Berne on May 12 Vorarlberg held a plebiscite on uniting with Switzerland. About 45,000 voters supported annexation while 11,000 opposed. The western Austrian district favored union with Switzerland.

Vorarlberg Switherland Berne Switzerland Austria-Hungary

City officials outline two year advisory board plan

Under authority the mayor named a finance field and Walter B Lasha er and George By Clark Hill to form a two year set. Before approval the board was to be named and the bridge advisory committee formed with members from the former group. Warner yesterday stated he did not member of that committee.

Field Walter B. Lashaler George Clark Hill Bridgewante Advisory Com Ding DeVer Warner T.terday

World Jewry Faces Crisis Declared By Red Cross Link

In May in New York Davis of Chicago reports a Red Cross commission warning that World Jewry stands at a historic crisis. The statement says five years could devastate Jewish communities across Europe and Russia, threatening generations and future generations.

York L. Davis Chicago Red Cross Communissi Pohard Austria Russia

XPRESS WORKERS TO RESUME WITH RAIL UNION MEETING

In New York in May striking Express workers plan a mass meeting to decide on returning to work and presenting grievances to government and rail officials. Government representatives and Federation leaders are expected to attend the gathering.

New York Steking Rathway Express Tee Hay Federation ‘of Laba

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