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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1919
Page
7
A fragmentary note discusses tire load, axle and mechanism stress, shock give, and the need to retain functional components. The text references trackstrikes and crashes as outcomes of improper maintenance and load management on live tire systems.
The G of C plans a noonday Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Stratfield with no speaker arranged. Members will discuss a U S Chamber referendum on indivisible relationship and ballots will follow for individual views. Court Park City foresters met at 62 Cannon Street with one candidate listed and plans for an outing announced.
Amstastildam May 15 A commission of the international Socialist congress has examined dispatches from Germany and prepared to request an interview with the Council of Four in Paris. The aim is to present the socialist viewpoint on terms and aid negotiations through official channels.
Charles Boosile of Bridgeport petitions the board of pardons claiming innocence after a long tuberculosis illness in a hospital. He would return to Italy if pardoned as the board prepares to hear cases on June 2 amid thirty two total appeals.
An invitation from Clan MacLeod of New Haven was received to visit Bridgeport Chin next Monday night. Campbell clan has accepted the invitation and will attend.
Mount Clemens Michigan May 12 One of the most potent libel cases in American history Ford against the Chicago Daily Tribune for 1 million dollars opens before Circuit Judge Jones. The suit has dragged through courts for two and a half years and is expected to proceed with the levation of a brief from Ford's counsel and a response from the Tribune.
A July 2000 minstrel performance at Colonial Hall drew full capacity attendance. Howland Mutual presented an amateur show featuring jokes songs and lively dancing with Glenn B. Arnold and fellow performers delivering steady humor. The chorus supplied pep and the evening ended with dancing to Waldo’s Orchestra until midnight.
George M. of Gridgeport Park board says public access to Steeplechase Island remains a distant goal amid obstacles. The board approved a bond issue of 3200000 to cover project costs, with 220000 allocated for land purchase, while transportation access remains the major hurdle.
Harmony Lodge I C B E announces a meeting with Lengster HP Kopplemann of Hartford as speaker on Legislative Experiences in War and Police Times. Fred W Harrison, recently returned from overseas, also to speak. Court notes: Harry Sayles charged with manslaughter, bound over to May term in $1,000 bond for death of George J Wilson from a skull fracture. Local business and market updates follow.
No major moves in the raw sugar market this past week. Heavy Cuban shipments face rejection and receive strong receipts in the United States, congesting Cuba and prompting the Sugar Equalization Board to accelerate loading and forwarding. Sugar stocks remain with the Sugar Board and refiners, with demand for refined sugar improving and prices steady at 9 cents with 2 percent cash commission.
A terse financial note from Monen New York records a high bid around 1-2 with a closing bid at 122. It notes Hank accepts four to two in the related acceptances. The fragment references Shay money thr a regional trading context and a recent ruling.
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