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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1919

Page

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Willys 10 Make Crucible Co Here Part of Combine

Announcement in Cincinnati last night forme a vast Willys Corporation combining Electric Auto Lite New Process Gear and Duesenberg assets. Willys president John Willys said Bridgeport Crucible would join with Remington plant talks under east export focus. The new group plans include 15 million first preferred 10 million second preferred and five million common stock with Willys Overland sales unit and assets valued around 25 million overall.

Bridgeport Crucible Company Willys Corporation Cincinnati John XN Willys Willys-Overland Companys Toledo United States Remington v. Moc Bridgeport Remington East Electric Auto Lite Corporation Ohio New Process Gear Corporation Syracuse N.Y Duesenbere Motors Corporation Elizabeth Willys Overland Fisk and Federal Rubber Conn. Crucible

Decide on Site for Stratford High School

Stratford voters will decide on the site for a new Stratford High School. The proposed campus lies along the east side street, bounded by Union Cemetery, Methodist church property, and Blain Street. If accepted, the district will condemn the property at a fair price and proceed with laying out athletic fields and facilities.

Stratford Kuties Tuvndingg Union Cemetery Blain Street Boca

Meals Aboard Airship B-43 Offer Five Course Dinner

London reports the B-43 airship will serve meals nightly on a two day Holland voyage. A champagne five course dinner is offered courtesy of the British ministry with Major General J H Sykes and officials aboard. Vietrola concerts follow dinner and dancing, with smoking prohibited for safety reasons.

London Holland Sreit Ieligible J& HH. Sykes Eigil Aviation Department Vietrola

Destroyer Chosen to Lead Pershing Escort Arrives Here

The destroyer 83 is slated to lead General Pershing’s escort into New York Harbor. The vessel, carrying about 140 men, anchored off the Weehawken Yacht Club after a voyage from Bridgeport and drew crowds of sightseers along the harbor.

New York John Jing Frances Wnhehoer Bridgeport Herbor Roy Wales Teehep Werday Witch bin Cloeweil Sivik General Pershing New York Harbor Here

Death sentence asked for Cavell betrayer Quien

Paris on September 4, the martyr court heard prosecutor Wagner demand the death penalty for Georges Gaston Quien. Quien is charged with treasonable dealings with the enemy and betraying an English nurse protected by the Germans in 1915.

Paris Georges Gaston Quien Vader Georges Gaston Quien Murts Quien Wagner

Treaty Terms Topple Renner's Austrian Cabinet

An Austrian peace report from Wien claims terms will topple Chancellor Renner's cabinet as monarchist circles say the terms end any chance of Habsburg restoration. Former Emperor Charles plans to leave Vienna after allies’ reply. balance of Dobruja fate and Thrace access loom as Roumania opposes ceding territory. Minor tentative agreements expected with new states in the wider settlement.

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Yaqui Indians Kill American Truck Driver

Mysterious report says Yaqui Indians killed an American truck driver and four Mexican soldiers escorting a San Navier Mining Co. truck near Nogales. Information comes via Hable agents and a federal judge in Coeranado, with details about attacked loads en route to the 25 San Navier mine.

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Von Ludendorff's Own Story to Start in Standard Telegram

The newspaper previews General Von Ludendorff's account of Germany's World War I defeat. It will serialize MY THOUGHTS AND ACTIONS with the first installment appearing Monday September 8. The author cites government military discord, home front issues, and America’s entry as key factors in Germany’s collapse.

von Ludendorff Germany Europe Ludendorff America von Ludendornf

Borah Challenges Constitutionality of Cummins Plan

In Washington the Senate debates the Cummins railroad reorganization plan. Senator Borah argues Congress cannot outlaw strikes or lockouts and warns that general strikes could be treasonous to push the Plum plan. Williams cites European methods as dangerous to American labor. The joint wage and transportation commission is described as an “industrial tongue of nations” by Borah.

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Boy Roller Skater Dies After Jitney Crash

Jacob IVR of 222 Connecticut Avenue Stratford youth died at Bridgeport Hospital after being struck by a jitney on Connecticut Avenue. Driver Louis Wollister Avenue and Lide Street Stratford was held on a manslaughter charge after surrendering at police headquarters. coroner reports and hospital notes detail the fatal accident and related injuries.

Jitney Jacob Bridgeport Connecticut Verde Beauview Avenue Louis Lide Street Stratford Utes Maehan Reller Ciruit Yrtasy AG Masse Jo Isa Toni

Adjust Family Row in New Haven Court Case

A court in New Haven adjourned a family matter involving multiple parties. The record notes appearances by Mrs. Cliteli Papd and others as the case proceeds with standard procedural steps and scheduled dates.

Adjust Family Row New Haven Court

Wilson urges Senate to ratify treaty to keep troops home

President Wilson on his transcontinental tour urged Americans to push for Senate approval of the peace treaty with Germany. He predicted ratification, said soldiers would not have to cross seas again, and defended provisions including League of Nations aims. Delegates stated they acted under instructions and could not return without fulfillment.

Senate Columbus Ohio Wilson United States Senate Germany Spene Memorial Hall Urera Versailles United States Tie Semeine League of Nations

Americans Appointed to Papal Household

An unclear fragment suggests Americans named to the papal household or related appointments. The legible text names Monsignors and individuals from New York, with garbled phrases around titles and duties. Further readable details are not identifiable in the provided snippet.

Papal

Telegraph and newspaper delivery notice

Postal readers are advised that delays may occur if you do not receive your Standard Telegram, livening Post, or Sunday Post on schedule. for interruptions, contact the delivery service via telephone Barnum for prompt resolution.

Sunday Post Barnum

Wilson Seeks Unity Through League of Nations Speech

President urges opponents to present a better peace program and backs the covenant and league of nations. He argues the treaty aims to prevent all future wars, empower oppressed peoples, and build nations through consent of their peoples, not rulers. He predicts wide acceptance and says the world waits on America.

League of Nations

Treaty Ordered Reported With Four Reservations

The Senate foreign rebellions committee finished its action on the peace treaty with Germany, adopting four reservations to the league covenant and ordering the treaty reported to the Senate with about twenty amendments. Final consideration is expected around Sept 15, with debate likely on domestic attainment and withdrawal from the League.

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Nine Day Delay Would Have Held War From World

Indianapolis dispatch reports President Wilson on a nationwide tour extolling the League of Nations as the sole means to avert future wars. He urged quick acceptance of the treaty, saying it provides a platform to prevent overseas conflicts, though interruptions marred the address.

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