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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1919
Page
14
The ad notes buying old silver including Sheffield plate and antique porringers teapots sugar bowls and other items. It promises extra value for pieces with genuine wear. It also contains a motivational blurb about American boys triumphing in war and praising Spalding Equipment as all American sports gear.
Washington May 26 Congress enters its second week with leaders aiming for a swift pace. Senate to action on woman suffrage resolution by Senator Jones while House plans rapid appropriations votes including a 15000000 Indian bill and a 31000000 agriculture measure.
Newton Beers a veteran actor and former Bridgeporter will entertain tonight at Mithra Lodge Knights of Pythias event at the Casino on State Street. He performs all roles in a single playset featuring Damon and Pythias. Beers once worked with Booth Barrett McCullough and Jefferson, his age and ongoing stage career noted.
Jeremiah A. O Leary former editor of the anti British Bull who was acquitted in federal court on sedition charges was greeted with loud cheering as he entered the Lexington theatre for a reception hosted by New York City Irish societies He delivered a 4500 word speech praising Irish independence and urging allied powers to recognize the Irish Republic Speakers included Dr J H McCarten and General Liam Mellows
Experimental work using electricity to extract salt from seawater has proven successful. A corporation has been formed with government subsidies in Norway, aiming to produce about 50,000 tons of salt per year.
In Unter Den Linden Berlin on May 26 reports say a machine gun firing caused wild excitement as a large group of wounded men tried to parade despite martial law orders from national defense minister Gustave Naske. Government troops opened fire in the air to break up the demonstration.
Aviation officers returning from a fourth tour of England France and Italy declared the tendency of all major nations including Japan is toward perfecting the air service in all branches. They point to improvements in equipment and the concept of battleships with runways to expedite attacks as key indicators.
Bliker D. Chatman of Lewiston Maine was arrested in Norfolk Virginia on a warrant charging him with the murder of Mrs Dorothy Schwab. Authorities held him after a coroner jury ruled she died at the hands of an unknown party. A preliminary hearing is set for Saturday.
International Mills plans to resume work today at Glens Falls and Watertown plants following a strike by 5,000 workers linked to the International Brotherhood of Paper Mill Workers. Officials report an agreement reached with St Regis Paper Company, ending a four week shutdown and restoring pulp, sulphite and paper production.
The English heart turned against Germany during the great war as King George adopted the Windsor surname. His line may be known as the house of Windsor, or plain George Windsor if abdication occurs. Sughalin Island holds rich coal and a port at Alexandrovsk is proposed to utilize them.
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