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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1919

Page

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Foch bids farewell to Pershing aboard Leviathan

General Pershing sailed for New York aboard the Leviathan with Marshal Foch aboard to farewell him. Foch praised American resolve and stressed that American dead will be tenderly cared for and become a shrine uniting France and the United States.

Pershing Brest General Pershing New York Marshal Foch Franca America Lafayette Aleady Washington General Fershing France Marshal Pollus Amarshal Och

Bridgeport Quiet Labor Day Observance Report

Bridgeport marked Labor Day with minimal public demonstrations. A water carnival and Seaside Park band concert occurred while unions cited high costs and nationwide unrest as reasons for the subdued celebrations. Many residents sought beaches and resorts, with some dances and events planned. Palmer’s Codd improved Stroudsburg Pa Sept J Attorneys General Talmer to speak at ABA.

Bridgeport Seaside Park Tabor

Condemned Spy Escapes in Germany Becomes Bride in U S

Katherine Peterson, once condemned in Germany as a spy, arrived via Sierra and married Captain Hawn W. Peterson of Boston. She served nineteen months, escaped during Germany’s revolution when prisons opened. She said cells were overrun with rats and she was nearly insane at Kaiser’s fall. They had met at Tufts College where she studied dentistry. She was born in Berlin and became an American citizen. She returned to Germany at outbreak of war, was arrested in 1917, and convicted in April.

New York Sept. L Germany Katherine Peterson Sierra Caplain Hawn W. Peterson Boston

Jealous Husband Is Murdered By Man He Accused

James Banco 25 of 765 Grand street was shot in the kitchen of his home yesterday morning. Louis Mingarello 25 of the same address fled then was captured and charged with murder. Mingarello admitted the shooting claiming Banco attacked him. Banco had accused Mingarello of being too attentive to his wife.

James Banco Louis Mingarella Chase Seys Banco Grand Street Louis Alingarella St. Vincent's Hospital Mingarella George F. Simon Robert Eagan Iranistan Banco Mingarello B. J. Burns Simon Pa- Meeman-Hagan Tranistan North Avenues Jonan Fle Cronan Banca Mingareillo Minigarello

Chicago Shopmen Refuse Four Cent Wage Increase

Chicago Sept 1 Railroad shopmen of the Chicago district voted against the four cent an hour wage increase announced last week by President Wilson and Director General Innes. J B Sanders district secretary said the vote completed tonight showed 96 percent opposed acceptance. Results forwarded to the international offices in Washington.

Chicago Wilson Innes J. B. Sanders Washingtin

Cardinal Mercier to Sail on Wednesday

Patos Sept 1 Carding Ator eter. Filmate of Belgium on his way to the United States arrived in Paris this evening. He will leave for forest tomorrow morning and will take passage on the steamer Agamemnon Wednesday. The Cardinal said he was somewhat fatigued but cheerful in anticipation of his visit to America.

Patos Atoreter Filmate Belgium United States Paris Forest Agamemnon America

Aviator Waves at Ex Kaiser While He Saws Wood

AME MONGIEN Sept 1. An aviator passing above von Bentinck castle looped and dived low over the gardener’s path where the former German emperor was sawing wood. He waved to William Mohenan and then moved on, local legend says the pilot’s greeting spooked the ex ruler.

Amemongien Amerongen Lax von Bentinck Castle William Mohenaniern Versie¢egh

Conductor Falls From Trolley in Southport Injured

James Burke of Westport, a trolley conductor, lost his balance when the bell rope broke and fell from the running board at MRei necke corner Southport. He suffered brain and other injuries, received concussion, and was taken to Dr William FL Dondalson in Fairfield before being returned home to Westport.

Southport James Burke Westport Mreinecke Vuiske Wiliam FL. Dondalson Wairfield Wie

Poles Take Bobruisk With Aid of Tanks

Polish forces captured the fortified Lawn of Bobruisk located 1 mile southeast of Minsk, taking prisoners and using tanks for the first time. The enemy retreated to the eastern bank after destroying bridges, per Polish authorities reports.

Tzondon Bobruisk Minsk

Tragic Collision In Atlantic Nets Seafaring Loss Reported

The Red Liner Rosalind arriving from New York reported collision with the General fishing schooner off Vinlifax. The schooner suffered damage above the water line and sank, with no survivors seen aboard.

New York F.C.L Appeals To Labor To Avert Strikes

The New York State Federation of Labor urges labor restraint to curb strikes for six months to aid President Wilson in lowering living costs. The report, prepared by James J. Holland, calls for suspending strikes except to defend workers from intolerable oppression and seeks to preserve stability while promoting production.

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Hoover to testify on the war expenditures

The House committee on war expenditures will hear testimony from Herbert Hoover, director general of relief, on questions about wartime aid funds. The subcommittees say they will not probe the entire administration, citing lack of authority, but will record Hoover’s remarks and any relevant evidence for the record.

Hoover Bouge Blerherp Hoover Juter-Ablied Relief United States Linaver

Excursion Boat Grounds Near Boston After Run

An excursion vessel ran aground near Boston with 1,700 passengers aboard. Officials say there is no danger, and the ship is secure while awaiting salvage. Local authorities coordinate with harbor pilots and rescue boats to assess any needed evacuations or assistance.

War Plant Cost Exposed in War Department Hearing

A House sub committee report reveals the Malin Rockwell led plant project overran estimates by up to ten times. Salaries at the associated Loading Company rose sharply including a treasurer who merely endorsed checks while earning six thousand dollars yearly.

Warlingclon Sept House Delaware Dlieutenant Coronel Reif Hawtins Ordnance Clare Foster Army Marlin-Rockwell Corporation Miurlin Ley Company adVanetes War Department Woster Swan

Arrests in Cooper murder probe shift police theory

In Nashville Tann Sept workers say Robin Cooper, a prominent local figure, was murdered by a liquor dealer after his body was found by a creek near Dishone Saturday morning. J. Peustan and Vasey Jordan were arrested and jailed without bail, questioned on murder and liquor law violations. Peuston also faces a pistol charge as detectives revisit one theory after initial suspicionsfell away.

Nashville Robin Abe Cooper CTY On Creek Dishone J. Peustan Vasey Jordan Peuston Tail Chevalier Elias

Firefighters Find Men Dead on Burning Bed

Wallingford dispatch reports firefighters found two men dead in a bed during a fire. The article notes shots, a revolver, and the bed coverings afire as authorities describe the fatal scene. Names and precise details are obscured by poor OCR but the core event is a fatal bed fire discovered by responders.

Treaty gives Bulgaria port on Aegean Sea

Paris dispatch reports the supreme council will place the peace text before Bulgaria for early agreement. The treaty would grant Bulgaria a port on the Aegean Sea but not name it and would require renunciation of some territory to be defined in the final peace. Thrace remains disputed but should not delay the Bulgarian settlement.

Paris Supreme Council Bulgaria Aegean Sea Thrace Bulgarka

President Wilson Rejects Treaty Draft Disclosure

President Wilson refused to share latest drafts of Versailles era treaties with Germany's allies citing risk of eroding presidential power over treaty negotiations. Senate Lodge argues information could be kept from the Senate, deepening the clash over information in treaty deliberations. Committee plans further sessions to draft amendments and reservations as hearings resume with Eugene Pivaney and Senator Pitchrock slated to speak.

Washington Foreign Relations Committee Germany Wilson Lodge Senate Versailles Mgr New Mexico Ute Committee Eugene Pivaney Elaine Hungary Pitchrock Nebraska

Carranza defends Mexican government amid foreign charges

President Carranza opened Congress with a message defending Mexico’s neutrality and rights while denouncing alleged injustices against Mexicans in the United States. He asserted Mexico would not abolish the Monroe Doctrine and stressed willingness to conciliate without sacrificing sovereignty.

Mexican Congress U. S Mexico City Associated Press Mexico United States Carranza Congress Poe Cariranga Mestea League of Ne Lions Ite Moxicu Abel

Theater Men Hit Labor Day Closing Broadway Shows

Milw Yori Sept 1 New York theatrical producers faced Labor Day openings as unions strike shut Broadway houses. The Actors Union and allied groups closed most theaters, while Boston theaters reported similar action halting traveling acts and performances. TheAtlantic Boston authorities promise indefinitely closing legitimate attractions.

New York Matty Boston Tostan

Buffalo R R Shopmen Rescind Strike Order

An order for a general strike of railroad men in Buffalo and nearby areas was rescinded tonight by the executive head of the shopmen’s organization on the New York Central lines. About 15,000 workers were involved in the action and there is no longer a strike pending.

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Marooned on Long Island as U S Marshal Seizes Norland

On maiden voyage the steamer Norland, operated by Long Island line, was seized by a United States marshal triggering delays. Passengers stranded near Bridgeport and Port Jefferson, with many forced ashore and awaiting return. The craft underwent repairs and alterations, delaying resumption of service.

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New Haven Trains In Collision Four Hurt

A collision between a rear coach of a New London Worcester train and freight cars near North Grosvenordale injures four passengers. The incident disrupts service on the New London division as crews examine the wreck and assess damage.

New Haven Nam Wenn Septies Angie Tumigin London-Worcester North Grosvernonsile London Ytaven Petween Cestet Wat Prome Petvisisttiers Willer Deradb Ugg Eestor

Hungary Premier Friedric resigns offer to step down

Budapest reports premier offers to resign and bring down the entire cabinet. The plan would replace the ministry with one led by the current commerce minister, Ertuerieh, as part of a broader entente settlement.

Hungary Sudapest Viens Na Associated Press Friedricl Rang Ereturieh Commerce

Capital of Bavaria Under Martial Law

Berlin reports that Munich the Bavarian capital is under martial rule with soldiers and machine guns posted on streets. The Berlin Theoszeitung notes troops manning roadways and German authorities enforcing order amid unrest.

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