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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1919

Page

14

Chief of Women s Bureau to Attend Working Women Congress

Mary Anderson, new chief of the U S Women s Bureau, will lead arrangements for the International Congress of Working Women in Washington on October 23. The event, first of its kind, gathers delegates from nations to discuss employment standards and women s protections ahead of the International Labor Conference.

Women’s Bureau U. S. Labor Department Working Women’s Congress Mary Anderson Bueau Department of Labor Working Women National Women's ‘Trade Union League of America Washington International Labor Committee On International Relations Women’s Trade Union League Miss Herson Wilson Rose Schneidermann New York United States Miss Anderson Europe League of Nations Society International Labor Conference United States Congress National Women’s Trade Union League Standing Committee of Women’s Industrial Organizations of Great Britain Women's Trade Union League of America National Womens Trade Union 7 “A of America

300 War Brides of U S Soldiers Still Abroad

New York dispatch reports three hundred war brides of American soldiers remain in France. The Overseas Department of the YWCA, via Mrs Susie M Armour, says two hundred will embark in the next three days and the rest before January 1.

Ssolk France Overseas Department of the Young Women's Christian Association Susie M. Armour

Claims Committee Meets on Petitions for Abatement Fees

Members of the claims committee of the Common Council listened last night to arguments of about 30 petitioners for abatement of fees liens sewer assessments and other matters. In many cases mistakes on the part of the city were claimed. Debates will be made at the meeting of the council Monday night.

The Common Council

Sixty Magazines Move From New York City

More than sixty periodicals affected by the strike and lockout in New York printing have shifted publication to other cities and will appear on stands soon. A Silcox of the Printers' league announced the move. Six titles Scientific American Magneto Bulletin New Success Independent Musical Courier American Machinist use lithographing. Dry Goods Economist is mimeographed.

New York A. Silcox Printers’ League Scientific American Magneto Bulletin New Success Independent Musical Courier American Machinist Dry Goods Economist

Medieval keynote in new blouse fashion notes

The article describes a medieval inspired blouse with a cuirasse influence. It traces fashion from leather jerkin to plated armor and outlines a slipover blouse in crimson brocade with simple three quarter sleeves and a straight throat binding. Five crimson velvet buttons edge the waist with small folded panels on each side.

Calls for bids on new municipal garage

The board of contract and supply invites bids for a $125,000 municipal garage to house city official cars. Bids must be received by November 1, three days before election day, for a facility described as accommodating all vehicle types from modest officials to Seven-passenger touring cars for top city officials.

Board of Contract and Supply Munnicipal

The Letters of Natalie Dear Evelyn

Natalie writes of Stella's upcoming birthday celebration and a Halloween party at the Rivercliff Intervale Community club in the old Hubbell mansion. She describes party preparations, venue details, and anticipated guests along with shopping for a gift and local shop news. She notes closing Saturday shop hours starting November 15 and tests with doctors in the Security building.

Evelyn Stella Rivercliff Intervale Community Club Hubbell Mansion

Rotary clubs study local safety campaign plans

Representatives from Rotary clubs in Worcester New Haven and Waterbury attended a Worcester meeting seeking information on a safety first campaign. District Governor Charles S Leavell urged expanding the effort into a nationwide movement with the International Rotary club. Edward F von Wettberg reported 30000 local school children have received safety instruction and outlined a drive to canvass mercantile and manufacturing firms with truck fleets. Periodic lectures will reach truck drivers in the city to stress safety and convoy cooperation.

Worcester Mass New Haven Waterbury Lyon Bolicoingy William Pape The

Waterbury Figure Wistie and Governor Laud Club Initiative

Greene of Waterbury and Wistie are noted as part of a local initiative praised by Governor Leavett in his annual message. The governor commends the local club for taking the lead on an important task, highlighting community involvement and state recognition.

Greene Waterbury Wistie Governor Leavett

Vote of Confidence for British Premier

London Oct 28 The government wins a confidence vote in the House of Commons after a debate over the Defense of the Realm Act renewal. Sir Frederic Banbury's attempt to adjourn for a withdrawal and new bill failed 88 to 77. Andrew Bonar Law defended the government line.

London House of Commons Fredericck Banbury Andrew Bonar Taw Banbury

Democratic rally in twelfth district tonight at Lavery's hall

A Democratic rally in the twelfth district is set for tonight at 3 o'clock in Lavery's hall at Stratford and Union avenues. All Democratic ticket candidates will address voters and a large crowd is expected. Separately, Madrid reports ongoing government talks with railroad workers unions to avert a general strike on southern and eastern lines, with a pledge that any strike will not start without notice.

A. Democratic Lavery's Hall Stratford and Union Avenues Madrid Railroad Men’s'union

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