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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1919

Page

2

Lost Fear Towers and Hero Companions Reported

A damaged naval report notes fear towers and hero companions lost as winds shift to northwesterly and dim conditions. An Atlantic flight is out of service after a broken pontoon boat drifted, with plans to replace damaged parts. A station ship on the northeast coast joins North Carolina in continuing operations amid uncertain weather.

the. Harding NC-1 Bellinger Debsen Atlantic Flight Fairfax Honta Avifas Naum- 2 Tocand NCL AC Charge Orrk Hawker Enind Fredene

Demand Support for Freedom of Ireland at Wilson Peace Talks

In Mar 11 reports from Sonia, mass meetings under Friends of Ireland and allied societies demand U S President Wilson intercede for an Irish Republic at the peace conference. About 3000 attended opera house and Assumption hall events with speakers Peter Golden of New York, Rev. James Sexton, and John Splain. A focus on funding the Milton Gollar Irish education fund.

Sonia Wilson Friends of Trish Mreedont Opera Housa Assumption Hall Derby Shelton Seymour Haven Jamies ‘Sexton St. Luke's ‘Church Ersey City Ames York John'd. Splain Milton’ Gollar

Germans Send Paris Note May New German note

A terse dispatch reports a new German note delivered to Paris this morning. Premier Clemenceau is referenced as handling the matter while the text notes general religious missions abroad in relation to the note.

Paris Clemenceau

Combined Help Cries Opened At Rally Here

A rally opened with calls for aid as a hundred bodies decayed, Dr Williams urging support to remove the suffering and bridge the needs of Aetad nations. Nathan Straus Captain Olley spoke on war relief, Salvation Army work, and urged funds from Bridgeporters. Bishop Booth recited a poem amid praise from local citizens.

Dr. Williams Salvation Amy

Garment Output in New York Small Amid Strike Frequency

The report notes reduced garment output in New York as strike frequency among workers rises. Officials warn production slowdowns could affect deliveries and pricing in related industries. Industry groups urge mediation to avoid broader labor disruption.

Ithe New York

Hawker's Transatlantic Flight Attempt Continues

Hawker and Grieve prepare for a risky northeastward flight from Raynham toward Ireland in a Sopwith and Martinsyde. Weather improves, but oceanic darkness and equipment hazards loom as they push toward the Irish coast to beat American rivals.

Italy agrees to compromise on Fiume after Paris talks

Paris dispatch reports Italy surrenders to annexation pressure and accepts a compromise on Fiume. The official note indicates Italy yields part of its claim to the region under League terms, signaling a tentative agreement amid ongoing diplomatic pressure.

Paris Italy Aigavilling League Fim Inter Ander

Weather notes from the Post Building recording office

Weather report detailing forecasts for New York and the Northeastern states. Warmer conditions in the south, showers likely in the mid Atlantic and New England areas, cooler unsettled weather elsewhere with low pressure over the St. Lawrence valley. Observations from various stations list clear or cloudy conditions and temperatures, plus a daily almanac schedule of sun and moon events.

South New England St. Lawrence Valley North Atlantic Middle Atlantic New England An & Py Haven Auble Atlantic City Block Island Ostun Uhlengo Clear Denvenssy Buffalo Stara Nants Oe Groudy Nantucket New Timsen iNew Villains Fwdrroit Sue Clay Klurttomd Plattegases Jaksonville iKavisds City New York PteCldy Washington Ldy

Obituary notices for Montanago and Pratt figures

Obituary items report the funeral for Michael Montanago, a U.S. Navy sailor who died at Fort Lyon Naval hospital, with Mass of Requiem at Holy Rosary and burial at a local cemetery. Other notices honor Seth B. Jones, long-time Park Avenue principal, and Etta M Pratt, widow of Oliver T Pratt, with funerals and burials arranged at family homes and local churches.

Michael Montanago Michael Afontaro United States Navy Naval Hospital Fort Lyon Colo Lexingion Avenue Holy Rosary Church Ins Michael’s Seth B. Jones Seth 5. Jones Park Avenue Rhoman TE. H. Tatt Bridgeport’ High School Herve

Women Railroad Workers Discharged for Returning Soldiers

The article notes thousands of women employed on railroads during the war are being discharged to make way for men returning from the front. It highlights the transition as veterans rejoin the workforce and specifies the scope of demobilization affecting female staff.

Funeral services for Susie Worth in Mountain Grove

Funeral services for Mrs Susie Worth who died Friday in New York City will be held at 2 30 this afternoon from the home of her niece Mrs AP Paris Stubbs 407 Nichols Street. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery.

Susie Worth Sus*e Worth Tricay New York ‘City Delock AP Paris Stubbs Nichols Street Dakeview Cemetery

Ladies A. O. H. Banquet and Musicale

About 2700 members of the Ladies Auxiliary No. 10 A. O. U. held a banquet at Jake’s restaurant yesterday afternoon followed by a Lyric musical entertainment. The event celebrated the 22nd anniversary of the organization with Miss Josephine Cassidy as chair of the arrangements. Nearly 400,000 women in England are receiving unemployment bonuses from the government, paid three dollars a week.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Jake's Restaurant Gannon ‘Street Josephine Cassidy England

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Fear Towers INIAN Freedom OF Ireland Beiruits Bass Alys Booth Bishop Walter Lasher Nch Sanford Mathew Indge Richard Cassiwell William Th Hincks H. Willard Fleck Pauline Schaedlex St ‘Anus Brennan Sumner Gimpson Samuel Abrams Gerald “Beard Taco Samuel Plotkin Charles H.*shapire Isaae Mess Stanley &Ner Gibbons Main Street Fifth Avenue Nw York Sheffield G. W. Fairchild & Son, Inc Main Amer Nnrse Sxin’ Sala CO TAD Darcarriane Grieve Tarewell Iglit MacKenzie Hawkey Greenwich Raynham Haswicer Tle Air Lavnhang Qpidividi Ain Morgam Artinsyde Morgan Avens Martinsyde Royal Air Force Tuttle Mount Pearl Dirdame Ker Brook‘land mid-Atlantic Irish Mackenzie Grieve Ireland Fiume LT Records Cannon Street Almanac Bridgepart Middlebrook Almanac Etta MA Pratt Etta M Oliver T. Pratt Wis Maplewoo Avenue Mountain Grove Cemetery Gude Mr. J. Breitenbach Cccompan Manufacturing Chemists Triangle Company, Inc Harrisburg, PA
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