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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1919
Page
11
Dr Kristine Mann told the International Conference of Women Physicians that many working girls and women view marriage as a way out of their drab existence. She noted widespread dissatisfaction with work and a desire to escape economic difficulties.
Buenos Aires Oct 17 The Associated Press correspondent reports that Argentina is considering a note inviting participation in a joint action with allied and neutral governments against Bolshevik activities. Government aims align with allied goals but legal analysis is needed to see if constitutional limits allow such action.
Henry Brodribb Irving, British actor manager and eldest son of Sir Henry Irving, died in London after a prolonged illness caused by a nervous breakdown. Born in 1874, he debuted on stage in 1891 and built a career across England, the provinces, and tours in the United States, Australia, and South Africa, known for versatility in comedy and tragedy.
New York October 17 Emanuel Coljuci admitted on the witness stand that he had been interested in 1000 accident cases and is a plaintiff in two other cases seeking damages from the Fasterborough Rapid Transit company for injuries. He also testified to having served prison terms for perjury and counterfeiting. The court ordered a formal investigation of the man and his witnesses while judgment was suspended.
Gilbert H. Jessup, 28, employee of A. W. Burritt Co in estimation and drafting, died from asphyxiation after inhaling illuminating gas while mentally deranged. Survived by widow Lucy Marsden and a five year old daughter. Funeral Monday 2:30 p.m. Rev Dr Bull officiating. Harris Lodge and Burritt shop delegates attending. Burial Lakeview Cemetery. Also dying were Mrs Maria S Patten aged 69 of Stratford. Edward Lackups, 6, of Pequonnock Street, burial St Michael's Cemetery after St Augustine's church service. Thomas J. Rice funeral held at M. J. Gannon Funeral Home and St Charles Church. Paul Scharich of Shelton, formerly Bridgeport, died at Bridgeport Hospital aged 5. funeral Monday 2:30 p.m. at August Baker Mortuary Chapel. burial Park Cemetery.
Nine hundred boys and girls under sixteen years of age enrolled in night school sessions as the Evening classes are rarefying. The board of education announced yesterday. State director of Americanization Treming has sent to Unisely a moving picture film showing scenes of Americanization shown here this week.
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