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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1919

Page

3

Medical convention closes with a victory meeting in Stratfield

Connecticut New York Massachusetts and New Hampshire doctors gathered for a two day convention titled The Victory Meeting. Clifford B. Wilson and 166 guests were praised for honoring Charles J. Bartlett of New Haven. Dr. Bartlett spoke on medical readjustment while Dr. Alexander Lambert addressed social legislation study. Officers elected include President Charles B. Graves, vice presidents G H Noson and Frank H Wheeler, Secretary John E Lane, Treasurer G H Ingalls. The arrangements were led by Drs James D. Gold Philip W Bin and John Shea.

Connecticut New York Ssachusetts Ney Hampshire Clicut State Medical Stratfield Clifford B. Wilson Fort Charles J. Bartlett New Derick J. Adams T. Morris William J. Tracy Norwalk George 5. Hadley Bridgeport St. Vincent's Hospital New Haven Alexander Lambert American Medical Association Charles B. Graves New London G. H. Noson Darien Frank H. Wheeler John. E. Lane G. H. Ingalls Hartfard Philip W. bin John ®. Shea

Cinot Expert Promotes Remedy in Bridgesport

Kael Trepaluk of 87 Caro Street testifies after a trial of CINOT at Harting Store on Fairfield Avenue. He claims rapid relief from gas, upset stomach, and headaches, saying one bottle improved his condition and warrants more. store advertises every Saturday night for public viewing.

Kael Trepaluk Caro. Street Harting Fairfield Harti- 3 Ave Bridgesport

Tire care advice for spring and summer readiness

Readable OCR fragment advises carrying an extra tire and staying prepared for emergencies. Mentions roads heating in spring and early summer, and links tire trouble to cost savings and safety. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled text.

Bridgeport Hun Canon Bill Introduced In Congress

Washington May 28 Special Congressman Schuyler Merritt introduces a bill directing the secretary of war to donate one cannon captured from the Germans by American forces to the towns listed: Bridgeport Danbury Brookfield Bethel Stamford Greenwich Huntington Stratford Trumbull New Canaan Weston Westport Wilton Darien Georgetown Nor wich Sherman Monroe and Redding Ridge.

Washington Schuyler Mer‘xitt House Secretary of War Bridgeport Danbury Brookfield Bethel Stamford Greenwich Huntington Stratford Trumbull New Canaan Weston Westport Wilton Aston Darien Georgetown Norwich Sherman Monroe Redding Ridge

Message for President Wilson From Detained Woman

A refined young woman wandered into police headquarters and said she had a message for President Wilson. She was taken to Emergency hospital then Hillside Home for observation, giving name Mrs Brown and stating she lives alone. Sergeant Alvin C York arrived home in New York after wartime exploits.

Hillside Wilson Jmudeh Brown Sergt. York

German Peace Delegates Journey to Spa

May 22 Paris Count vohy BrockdorffRantau accompanied by several German peace delegates heads to Spa to consult with representatives of the German government. license holder Juliene Reamchuk of 444 Berkshire Avenue arrested for driving without license. Miss Jane Morgan of the Hyperion players received a solitaire ring from Col Norris G Osborn for the company.

Spa Paris Count Vohy Brockdorff-Ranteau Juliene Reamchuk Berkshire Avenue Jane Morgan Hyperion Players Norris G. Osborn New Haven

Weather summary from Bridgeport report and almanac

The Bridgeport weather page notes a cloudy Friday with likely southeast showers and a generally fair Saturday, with low pressure and widespread showers from the Ohio valley to New England. Winds are moderate and shifting, with variable cloudiness across the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions. Observations list multiple locations with temperatures around the upper 60s to mid 70s and conditions ranging from clear to misty and rain.

New York New England Ohio Valley Middle Atlantic Mississippi River North Atlantic North Portion South Portion New Haven Atlanta Atlantic City Block Island Boston Buffalo Oldy Cincinonatio Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Portland St. Louis Minneapolis Washington Bridgeport Middlebrook Ron Wises

Sharp warnings given Germans in Koblenz area

In Koblenz on May 22 American officers warned German burgomasters and officials that civilians would be held responsible for any damages to U S Army property. They ordered cautions through newspapers that civilian resentment toward soldiers would not be tolerated and that serious results could follow if the attitude continued in the occupied zone.

Coblenz iBy Associated Press

Stolen Jackson passenger car reported in Waterbury

Miss Betty Hennes of 6 Maple Street Waterbury reports her Jackson sewer passenger car stolen from Gold Street between 9 and 11 last night. License marker Conn. 29722.

Betty Hennes Maple Street Waterbury Jackson Gold Street

Mrs Peabody Directs A Pleasing Entertainment

A large audience at St Pauls parish house last night enjoyed a successful program directed by Mrs J L Peabody. Proceeds benefit the Girls Friendly Society of St Pauls church with committee members listed as Mrs J L Peabody Mrs Elizabeth Sanford Mrs John Pullar Miss Elsie Brabner Miss Margaret Swales and Miss Beatrice Fox.

St. Paul's J. &. Peabody Girls’ Friendly Society St. Paul's Church Elsie Brabner Margaret Swales Beatrice Pox

Jitney Bus Crashes Into Bridge Abutment

Finest Minor of Ash Creek suffered injuries when his jitney bus struck a bridge abutment near the viaduct by the railroad station just before 10. The driver was taken to St. Vincent's hospital with a fractured rib and leg abrasions. A passenger escaped injury. The bus sustained minor damage.

Ash Creek Viadine St. Vincent's Hospital

Local salesmen meet dine and talk shop

The Chapman and Bangs Co sales force held a dinner at the Stratfield last night with Walter I. Bangs as toastmaster. Juester J. Myers of Sterling Tire Co. was the leading speaker, delivering a talk on industry topics.

Chapman & Bangs Co Stratfield Walter i. Bangs Juester J. Myers Sterling Tire Co

Manufacturing Automobiles Tires From Raw Rubber Process

The article notes the process of turning raw rubber into tires at the factory with Mr Myers giving an informative talk. Short addresses followed by speakers including A F Wieming. Attendees listed: J H Walter Walter M Bangs Lester TI Myers J J Higby Charles Parmalee M Chaplin Fred Canfield HW M Wiisworth C Raymond Hill Linford C White and A F Fleming.

Get-Together Club Presents Fine Washington Park Concert

The Get-Together Club of the Washington Park M E church held a fine concert last night for a large audience at the Washington Park church. Entertainers included pianist Miss Charlotte Mkma Davis and reader Mrs. ugh Shields. Mrs. Tinlbhbell performed songs such as Mary of Allendale and Phillis Has Such Charming Graces, among others.

Washington Park M. EE Charlotte Mkma Davis Ugh Shields Tinlbhbell Mary of Allendale Phillis

Allied reply to German note on League covenant

Paris May 22. The allied reply to the German note on the League of Nations delivered today says the council finds the proposed covenant more practical and better suited to achieving league aims than the German proposals. It notes the German suggestion of 2 September and related points.

Paris League of Nations

Mediation Office Declared Infeasible For World Peace

A statement argues that an international mediation office cannot be feasible as it would lack the necessary authority to maintain world peace. The remark frames the body as unable to compel adherence or enforce security across nations.

Arate Requisita

Adelphian Lodge Welcomes Grand Master Meyer in New Haven

Adelphian Lodge, led by Grand Master William I. Meyer of the I O O F, visited their lodge soon after his election as grand master at the annual Odd Fellows meeting in New Haven. The lodge conferred the second degree on four candidates and received several membership applications.

Wiliam ‘I. Meyer The Adelphian Odd Fellows New Haven

Stricken People Devour Green Wheat Blades to Ease Hunger

A desperate report describes famine in the East with mothers abandoning children and people eating green wheat blades to stave hunger. Witnesses note stomach trouble from eating contaminated or unripe plants as relief efforts press on.

Ar East

Bread prices defy wheat drops despite cheaper grain

The report notes that even with lower wheat prices, bread costs are unlikely to fall. It cites market trends and producer pricing pressures that shield retail loaf values from immediate decline.

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