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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1919
Page
2
Oct 31 New Haven firemen found a moonshine still at 95 Adeline Street after a blaze that caused little damage. Revenue agents arrived to investigate and pursue the alleged owner Jacob Schaesner who fled. The device, described as almost perfect, included a copper kettle and a cellar with barrels of whiskey.
Continued from Page One the government prepares Beeks to restrain United Mine Workers officers from furthering the strike. Palmer says obedience to the injunction is expected and law must be obeyed. The move targets officers, not rank and file miners, who are free to work or not. The government aims to avert disaster by halting alleged leaders rather than mass arrests. Palmer describes the situation as a crisis needing citizen good offices.
Jeremiah O Leary of 621 Noble avenue attempted a second Jump during a sugar famine days in a Barnum avenue restaurant at 429 Barnum avenue. He got the second Jump but not in his coffee. Peter Adama, a waterman, allegedly placed a pod cue on his head. Petag remains in custody awaiting trial on an assault charge. O Leary suffered a sore head but injuries are not serious.
An old advertisement urges taking LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets for colds or influenza prevention. It notes to look for the BE. W. GROVES signature on the box, priced at 30 cents.
Advertisement offering a 30 day trial of a rupture appliance. It promises a painless cure from a new device claiming superiority over belts and trusses and urges readers to test it with their doctor’s approval. Contact Easyhold Co at 368 Koch Ridge in Kansas City Missouri for details.
A newspaper ad promotes a big sale on hats, dress hats, children's hats, veils, and coats with deep price cuts. It lists trimmed dress hats, tam o Shant ers, feather turbans, cloaks, capes, fur scarfs, marabou capes, and silk Petticoats offered well below typical prices. The sale targets shoppers seeking bargains on clothing and accessories tomorrow.
Reports from Indianapolis show Vice President Woll and Secretary Morrison leading a protest to Attorney General Palmer over a wartime injunction aimed at curbing coal strikes. Federal troops and state forces mobilize to protect workers and maintain order as union leaders face a sweeping restraint on communications and strike actions.
In Southbury, the body of Christopher Ostereren, 42, was discovered in a wooded area near his home with a chest wound. Medical examiner Samugl-Green ruled death a suicide after finding he rigged a shotgun to a bush and triggered it toward his heart. Ostereren resided with his sister Christina Woolson and had gone out ostensibly to hunt.
Boston volume 21 reports Holyoke Street Railway will begin a new fare schedule on November 1. Central zone fares drop from seven to six cents with transfers. outer zone fares rise from five to six cents and transfers end. Authorities say chase incident led to charges of breach of the peace as officers fired before arrest.
Manwaring disputes city finances criticizing the budget plan tied to refunding bonds. He notes apportionment seeks 82 000 for first district and 487 000 for second, plus 5 600 for Grand Street bridge, creating a decade burden. He questions legality and control, urging fair hiring rights and responsible oversight. The exchange centers on Bridge Bonds and city officers’ powers.
A report outlines Senate rules for treaty debate with limited discussion on each amendment and a ten minute limit, starting November 10. Senator Hitchcock proposes a 15 minute cap on all questions and daily Senate sessions at 11 oclock.
Frederick Nidarr of West Virginia from the treasury department delivered to Major John Buckley the U S flag awarded to Connecticut for surpassing its Victory loan quota by 49.05 percent. Buckley accepted on behalf of the governor at the state capitol in Hartford.
Showers follow by clearing and colder on Saturday, with Sunday partly cloudy and colder. Forecast covers Southern New England regions with cooling trend into the weekend.
Bridgeport politics center on fare policies and a push for a businesslike city administration. Vincent pledges a new high school, five assessors on the tax board, and street and bridge improvements, criticizing the current mayor and calling for accountability in contracts and bidding practices.
Francis P. Dunnigan, candidate for city clerk, urged a public discussion on city administration and a proposed east side high school. A speaker claimed connection between gravel and sand sales to the city and promised to reveal what he knows if political figures disclose details on the city's administration.
Hallowe'en passed quietly with no arrests for vandalism in the city. Celebrants were tolerated as long as they kept traffic clear and did not disturb the peace. A power outage on Park Avenue briefly darkened the area, fixed within half an hour, while police monitored potential pranks with no serious incidents.
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