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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
2
President Wilson speaks to fellow citizens outlining the peace treaty, the League of Nations covenant, and the aim to prevent future wars through collective security and economic sanctions. He recalls wartime aims, defends Article 10, and argues for understanding the covenant over opposition rhetoric.
President Wilson urged Americans to support the League of Nations amid Paris conference debates. He accused opponents of being ignorant of covenant terms and warned that the league could address injustices and threats beyond national borders. He defended his pledge to curb overseas conflicts and emphasized national unity.
President Wilson on his special train rejected criticisms of Japan over Shantung. He said Japan cannot act until after peace, adding their case is weak and not hard to beat. The remarks were made to a small crowd gathered at the rear of the train in Urbana, Ohio.
Anthony M. Wallace, eight months old when brought to America, captured Germans and three machine guns single handed while earning the Distinguished Service Cross. Wallace, an artist born in Russia, applied at the Americanization bureau with his father a citizen. Fellow applicant William York, Royal Air Force pilot and Vernon Castle flyer, also filed. More than 1,000 applicants, including Austrians Germans and Hungarians, have been received, the largest in years.
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post on Slate Street were entertained by the Ladies of the S World Waar chapter. Initiations for newer associates occurred as part of a social evening honoring local veterans and service members.
The document outlines US positions on the League of Nations mandates and Article Ten limitations, asserting unilateral rights to withdraw from the peace treaty with Germany and to avoid entangling alliances. It reiterates the Monroe Doctrine as a guiding principle and rejects submission to arbitration by the League Assembly. Also notes the death of famed horseman Bod Doble, a longtime figure in American racing.
Stamford residents awake to find three six family flats robbed last night at 19 Division Street. Thieves entered through open bathroom windows and stole more than $100 in cash and jewelry from three tenants, while occupants slept.
Joseph L. Freed, a 32 Jetlan Place driver, was arrested last night near Barnum Avenue by Special Policeman Murphy for violating the ordinance that bans turning the machine before completing a run.
Weather observations show little temperature change with fair New York and New England conditions. Tropical disturbance centered over eastern Santo Domingo moving northwest, likely moving toward Turks and Caicos Thursday night. Temperatures at 6 pm 51, at 10 pm 80, at 2 am 60. Notices list multiple city readings and forecast data for Atlantic city to New Haven and Boston to Pittsburgh.
Report from allied talks shows a tightening, confusing scene risking Bolshevik influence in Lervia and Westonia. German general Von der Ciolla keeps mixed troops, pressuring Deri sh nationality and a secret society to sustain German strength. Serbia opposes outside minority guarantees, arguing Serbians already protect Jews and other groups and fearing rebellion if new rights are imposed.
The grand jury in Chicago will convene starting September 13 to hear the Packers case. The proceedings will address the anti-TW tensions and related allegations involving the five large Chicago Packers as presented for indictment.
New York reports suggest a near settlement to the actors strike as two pivotal developments were postponed. A scheduled meeting of actors and artists of America was put off, and the Selwyn Theatre performance deferred to tomorrow due to training needs for complex sets. The Producing Managers Association offered a five year proposal to Equity, which refused to be bound beyond December 31, 1921, and pledged to reopen theaters while dismissing damage suits and blacklists.
Police arrested a man last night at the Poli's theater on charges of assault and breach of the peace. Officers Maloney and Welly took him into custody after complaints by two young women who said he continuously harassed them while they waited for the first show to end to obtain seats. Getty denied the accusations and the women plan to appear in City Court today.
Miss Helen Turner of 80 Arctic Street Bridgeport reports relief after using the Herbal Tonic CYNQT. She suffered sleepless nights, back pains, and fatigue before trying the tonic at Tharti Drug Store Fairfield Avenue. The ad claims she fully recovered and urges others to try the product at local stores.
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