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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
15
A photograph shows Prime Minister Lloyd George and the Prince of Wales enjoying a smoke at a luncheon honoring the premier. The Prince attended as guest of honor after Lloyd George’s speech in Parliament analyzing the Peace Conference aims and difficulties.
Paris May 28 The council of four at the peace conference worked to settle the Italian issue today after Andre Tardieu outlined a formula following talks with Italian reps. It largely follows a compromise proposed by Colonel E M House. House Captain Tardien and Premier Orlando attended the morning session and a settlement was seen as more likely this afternoon.
Fairfield May 28 Special A farewell reception will honor Mrs Louis A Barton supervisor of the Fairfield Red Cross on Monday evening June 2 at the Beach road headquarters All chapter members and workers are invited Arrangements led by Miss Anna Jennings Mrs William Glover Mrs Frederick Burr Mrs William Burr Mrs Joseph Flint Mrs Henry Glover and Mrs Henry Sdurr The headquarters will close next week for the summer Garments requested to be finished or not Dashing wool to knit may be obtained at the roots this week and returned complete when activities resume in fall
Report from Eindhoven states Belgian frontiers closed and all Belgian soldiers recalled from leave. Awaiting order for general mobilization at end of period, as Germans prepare to sign peace treaty.
Epworth Leagues of the New York East German Conference district of Connecticut will meet in this city tomorrow at the German M. S. church Grant street. Morning session begins at 9:15. Rev John Lutz New York superintendent speaks. Dinner at Y M C A cafeteria Barnum avenue. Beardsley park afternoon recreation. Supper at church parlors 5 30. Rev Moeller to speak at 7 30 evening session.
London dispatch reports a Russian wireless message denying any plan to evacuate Petrograd. The message says no abandonment of the city and notes reinforcements have been sent to the Gatchina front south of Petrograd, claim of driving back the enemy.
Aaron Rosen the Westport bus driver testified at the coroner's inquest into the death of James Kiriakidis who was fatally injured when his bus overturned. Rosen said he was not speeding beyond 15 mph and that glare from an approaching vehicle blinded his vision. The coroner has completed the investigation.
Paris reports King Albert of Belgium is expected to visit Washington to attend the League of Nations initial meeting next October. Also notes observances on Agrarian Day May 20 with two St John’s Episcopal church services in Park and Fairfield avenues.
Paris dispatch notes Duke of Devonshire and General Jan Smuts as potential appointees for the British ambassador to Washington. Also reported, Brooklyn Gas Co faces near bankruptcy amid rate dispute, with plans to charge $1.90 per thousand cubic feet versus 95 cents. An item questions old Naco, Arizona, and its past daily clashes.
In warm days the Tea Room offers iced tea and coffee, chocolate, milk, ginger ale, root beer, grape juice, and a "Char mouse" shake up. Poland Water joins the listings, with Jewelry Section on the main floor.
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