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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1919

Page

11

Redmeier Elected President of Luther League

Frederick Redmeier of Meriden was elected president of the Martin Luther League of Connecticut at the fourteenth annual convention held yesterday afternoon at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Hamlet Street. Other officers elected were Nile Dodrick vice president and Miss Celia Klein corresponding secretary of New Haven.

Frederick Redmeier Meriden Martin Luther League Connecticut St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Hamlet Street Nile Dodric Celia Klein Thia City

Unity Lutheran league delegates elect scholarships at state meeting

At a 3 PM officer election 132 delegates from every city and town in the state attended. Miss Gussie Petrich of Meriden and William Reisch of Southington spoke on Unity Politically and Unity and the Lutheran League. Two Wagner College scholarships were approved for league members seeking higher education. A rally service followed with Rev. Kirson of Meriden Rev. Schuchard of Brooklyn and Rev. Feller of New Haven delivering unity addresses. St Paul’s choir, led by Otto P. Schubert, performed selections.

William Reisch Southington Wilson Gussie Petrich Meriden Unity Lutheran League Hary Hodges Philadelphia Wagner College Staten Island N.X Fie Paul’ Kirson Carl 3 B. Schuchard Brooklyn N. Y A. F.feller New Haven St. Paul's Church Everall Otto P. Schubert

Wilson Glad Presidency Is Not Ahead of Him

In Paris on May 27, at a dinner with Dr. Re Piacio Pessoa, president elect of Brazil, Wilson says his own presidency is not ahead of him and reflects on interpreting a great people's feelings. He notes his concern has been to be true to those he serves.

Paris kKhow Pyes Wilson Re Piacio Pessoa Brazil Pessoa

Interpreter of a national spirit expresses shared ideals

The passage speaks of a national spirit and unity with the President, noting that a sense of neighborly friendship has grown into a worldwide thrill of hope. It suggests that universal acceptance of American principles has refreshed peoples globally like pure waters touched by all tongues.

German Austria Condemned to Death in Join Germany Hope

Vienna May 24 German Austria faces condemnation to death if not allowed to unite with Germany said Dr Karl Seitz president in a statement. He warned the Germans would not sign the peace treaty without sympathetic understanding of their condition and lamented hopes for Wilsons fourteen points not being observed.

Vienna Associated Press Austria Germany Karl Seitz Wilson

Mayor bars O'Brien's circus from Hartford show

The Hartford mayor refused a license for O'Brien's circus to perform in Hartford after a dispute with the Ninth District Republican club. Mayor Kinsella requested an investigation and the show may stay in Bridgeport until it ends. Mayor Wilson reported no police complaints and O'Brien defended the act citing past town stops.

M. O. O'Brien

Governors appoint state infirmary committee members

Hartford May 27 Governor Holcomb today named members to the state infirmary committee created by the 1919 Legislature. Appointees include Comptroller Morris C. Webster Commissioner of Health John T. Black Charles P. Kellogg secretary of the State Board of Charities Tsidore Wise of Hartford Milton J. C. Fessenden of Stamford and Johnny Brooks of Torrington.

Hartford Holcomb State Infirmary Committee Morris C. Webster John T. Black Charles P. Kellogg Tsidore Wise Milton JC Fessenden -of-Stamford Johnny, Brooks Torrington

American and British Forces land at Danzig

Paris dispatch reports British and American forces have landed at the Baltic port of Danzig. The despatch from Paris dated May 27 quotes German and Allied positions, noting the landings and framing the event within ongoing Baltic operations.

Danzig Paris Havas Baltic

Devon Board Delays Decision on Sidewalks and Walls

Devon May 27 The Board of Selectmen discussed adding one or two walls to the Washington bridge but took no definite action. The finance board will meet in executive session tonight to decide. A note from Warsaw mentions a powerful force anchored off the harbor.

Devon Washington Bridge Board of Selectmen

Woman's Slayer Now Seeks New Trial in Torridyte Case

Winsted May 27 Judge Reed will hear the petition for new trial brought by Giordino Candido who was condemned to death for killing his boarding mistress at Torridyte. Public Defender L J Nicke argues the case as new evidence emerges. The remark about wives and systems of expenditure reflects the era’s social attitudes.

Winsted Judg EL Reed the Cour Peti L. J. Nicke Weat Cornwall Giordino Candido Candido Torridyte

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