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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1919

Page

2

Labor Conferees Agree to Shelve Bargaining Plan

Amid emotional exchanges, Samuel Gompers assailed union leader Lores and warned of potential strikes as conferees debate extending records access and regulation to labor unions. Adjournment without a vote on the bargaining plan draws opposition from labor members.

Ilabor America Gompers Mr. Lores Lis Lread Nen W. G. Lee L. E. Sheppard John WW. Dolin T. Wi Rickert Joseph FF. Vualmitines Publi

Distress in Vienna Tirings Peace Conference Efforts

From Paris a report on Vienna shows a dire financial situation with food and fuel shortages threatening the government. The crisis has unsettled officials in Paris as the kronen plummets about 40 percent in 30 days, with one dollar worth seven kronen. A dollar is needed to buy a small loaf of bread in Vienna.

Paria Vienna Paris

Obituary notices for Lennon Booth Roehrig and others

Irene Cremin Lennon died yesterday after a funeral at St Augustine's church with a large parish delegation present. Burial followed at St Michael's cemetery. Betsy A Booth died yesterday in Stratford Putney district, with services Sunday at 1 pm and burial in Stepney cemetery. Barbara Roehrig, longtime Bridgenort resident and St Joseph's German TRC member, died last night at 72, survived by two sons and a daughter. arrangements pending.

Irene Cremin Lennon John Casseriy St. Augustine's Church J. I. Ninin M. J. Jugge J. A. Ganley Schamidt Betsy A. Booth Betsey A David B. Booth Putney Stratford Gooth Wlh Jepson Stepney Barbara Roehrig Barb Michael Hoehrig Wham Street Roehrig Bridgenort August I Frank Roehrig Florence

Weather forecast for New England and Eastern New York

Weather forecast indicates moderate temperatures for Saturday and Sunday with local rains in the Atlantic states. Readings from various coastal stations show clear skies in Boston and New York, with cloudy conditions in Hartford, Atlantic City, Nantucket, and Jacksonville. Highs near 70, lows around 50 to 60, moon phases and tide data included.

New England Fastern New York Atlantic States Bar Vem Wea Atlanta Atlantic City Block Island Boston Buffalo Cincinnati Chicago Denver Detroit Hartford Hatteras Jacksonville Kansas City Nantucket New Haven New Orleans Clear Noarfolk Northfield Pitttsburgh Portland St. Louis Minneapolis Washington

Boothe Dies in Stratford at 86 After Widow of Talvidah

Gelsey A Boothe widow of Talvidah Boothe dies in Stratford Connecticut on October 17 at age 86 years 19 days Funeral services will be held at her late home Sunday at 1 o clock Interment at Stebney Cemetery at 278 o

Boothe Stratford Conn Putney Gbelsey Talvidah Boothe

Palmer Plans to Discourage Frequent Changes in Styles

Attorney General Palmer and associates vow to enlist American women in cutting prices by reducing frequent fashion changes. Households urged to curb spending, using resources of Consumers' League and League of Women Voters. Speakers to travel states to urge thrift and resist profiteers amid inflation fears.

Palmer Washington Oct America Felenus I. J. Fleg Department of Justice Howard I. Costigan Consumers’ League League of Women Voters

Examinations for Naval and Military Academy Today

Examinations for admission to West Point and Annapolis will be held at Bridgeport High School starting at 9 o clock and continuing through the day. About 50 Bridgeport youths aged 16 to 20 are expected to take part. Top scorers will be chosen by Congressman Schuyler Merritt of Stamford. any eligible youth may enter by reporting at the high school at 9 this morning.

West Point Military Academy Annapolis Naval Academy Bridgeport High School Bridgeport Aes Congressman Schuyler Merritt Stamford

Anti Reds Hold Line Near Petrograd Amid Mud

The report states anti-Bolshevik forces are along the Tobal river near Valu forovsk and Kurgan, with Bolshevik control unchanged. Heavy rains and mud have slowed operations for the past week, keeping the military situation effectively unchanged.

Tobal River Valuforovsk Kurgan Andstill

Influenza Advice From an Old Ad Claim

A faded advertisement urges taking Tive Brom oQuinine tablets in larger doses to prevent influenza described as an exaggerated form of grip. The ad uses garbled wording and promotes overuse rather than medical guidance.

Store Promise of Best Kitchen Utensils

A reader urges choosing the shop that offers the best kitchen utensils. The note emphasizes quality and the idea that good sense will guide shoppers to the right store for kitchenware needs.

Inventories Filed In Probate Court

In probate court yesterday the inventory of Alicia M Barber who dropped dead at Warner Brothers plant was filed totaling 2882.50 mostly cash The estate of Charles Hartung who died in Wyckoff New Jersey is left to his widow and children It comprised realty in Easton and Redding Women Want To Be The list of applicants to be made voters October 24th and 27th includes the names of six Bridgeport women Mrs M C O Thompson Julia Taman Day Florence H Sonl mater Florence O Leary Wdna w Pellasch Frances L MacLellan

Alicia M. Barber Warner Brothers Charles Hartung Wyckoff, N. J Easton Redding Bridgeport M.C. O. Thompson Julia Taman Day Florence H. Sonlmater Florence O'Leary Wdna W. Pellasch Frances L. MacLellan

Veiled Fashion Sale Highlights Hats and Furs

A bustling display lists velvet hats, felt hats, and child hats with prices from 1.98 to 25.00. Velvet tams and cloth coats span 1.98 to 35.00 with capes, fur scarfs, and cape styles featured at marked-down levels.

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