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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1919
Page
4
A vintage ad promises over 1500 hats in every color and material. It highlights Velour Beaver Velvet Metal Felt Satin and Fur styles in all sizes and shapes with prices lower than elsewhere, urging readers that it pays to trade at Dillons.
The Massachusetts Public Service Commission denied the petition of traffic representatives from the three major Boston railroads for higher suburban passenger rates. It rejected a maximum ten cent fare and a 28 percent rise on 12 ride tickets between Boston and nearby zones, a plan also affecting the Boston Elevated Railway Co.
Berlin report from October 28 states Germany's economy shows an improving outlook with ample corn meals vegetables and fish expected for a long time. Economics Minister Bechmidt told the national assembly that raw material imports remain low and Germany is selling goods too cheaply abroad. He warned prices may be controlled to prevent further imbalances and noted coal shortages as the main concern.
Washington October 28 House members pushed a security bill barring radical literature and displays. A red flag shown at public gatherings would be prima facie evidence of anarchy and punishable by five years in prison and a $1000 fine. The measure also would bar radical mailings and incendiary posters to incite revolution or violence.
An accident occurred near a Hartford area yesterday when a motor truck skidded against scaffolding, knocking it down and injuring a bystander. The driver identified as D. A. vine of Hartford. No arrest reported. Nearby workers prepared temporary repairs.
New York October 28. Seven years of search failed to locate the Union Home and School for Soldiers and Sailors Orphans to which Benjamin Guggenheim left six thousand dollars. Executors Morris and Daniel Guggenheim sought to retire accounts in the surrogate court. Benjamin Guggenheim, son of Meyer Guggenheim, perished when the Titania sank after ramming off Grand Banks in April 1912. Estate value listed at 3.8 million dollars.
Hartford Oct 28 Governor Holcomb declined to convene a special General Assembly session to address woman suffrage. He received a telegram from California Governor William R Stephens urging no special session. Holcomb stated California has decided against such a call.
Riot in Utica New York leaves five strikers shot and five policemen injured as stones and clubs fly. Mayor asks Governor to send state police after officers attempt to arrest a woman interfering with workers provoking the violence. Several hundred strikers confront about 27 officers guarding workers heading to jobs.
Washington October 28 Strike of trainmen in the Chicago switching district called by local union leaders for Thursday unless wage demands are granted in full would be wholly unauthorized and without the sanction of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen W G Lee president says the strike is denounced
An October Devon town meeting saw the Devon Improvement Association adopt a resolution protesting the increased trolley fare proposed by UC Mathews and to be sent to Connecticout company off Is ands and the Public Utilities Commission. A death notice for George R Secor triggered postponement of the Lacta ape sewing circle meeting. The Ladies Auxiliary of Devon Fire Company No 4 planned a box social and masquerade dance at the firehouse. Parish committee of St George Episcopal Church plans a nation wide campaign with 22 members meeting at 8 o'clock tomorrow night at 20 Brooklawn Avenue to organize efforts.
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