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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1919
Page
2
A dazed woman believed to be Fanny Jerome was found on a street car yesterday after 2 pm. She received preliminary care at the Emergency Hospital and was later moved to St Vincent's Hospital where her condition improved. Officials seek her relatives on Allen Street and she recalls only that she lives in New York City.
A blown fuse left one side of the Stratford avenue bridge closed yesterday afternoon for nearly four and a half hours blocking trolley and road traffic. Trolley service suffered the most disruption as the fault disrupted downtown routes and delayed commuters.
Machinists' Lodge voted to observe Mooney day in the city on October 8 by not working in the factories where they are employed. A committee from the Tremington-Yost Typewriter Coping presented Samuel Latvit with a $50 purse for its use. The lodge also backed a circular from Grand Lodge official Davison attacking Bocal 80 and Tavit and planned appearances nationwide to rally support against the Sersuisk lodge action.
The Italian orphan relief committee of Bridgeport met at the Stratford hotel to plan a national drive for Italy relief. authorized by the National Relief Committee, the effort targets a Bridgeport quota of 10,000 dollars with Joseph Atusante as executive chair and Samuel Hawlay as treasurer. The drive may run the week of September 2 or 27, with house to house canvassing to follow.
Bradstreets notes fair demand for lumber and hardware with high drug prices, chemicals and dyestuffs active, and soft drink manufacturers reporting large demand. Dairy prices firm and auto demand steady with cars arriving slowly. Wholesale grocers see fair business while retail trade slackens seasonally. Potatoes failed in many regions and tomato crop is only fair.
Rev. Alexander Alison Jr of the First Presbyterian Church resumes duties after a Berkshire vacation. He will preach on Thy Kingdom Come from the Lord's Prayer tomorrow morning. Summer evening meetings close in the newly refinished lecture room with special choir music. Sunday School and adult classes meet at 10, elder beginners at 11.
A welcome home crypt was held at Mrs. M A Baltovichs home on Lenox Avenue yesterday to honor the return of Private Barn from overseas service. He has spent 17 years abroad and participated in several trials and duties during that time.
A hotel guest awakened to find his false teeth missing and later discovered them swallowed. Staff attempted a stomach pump, but the mystery remained until a bellboy, crawling from under the bed, produced the exact dental set. The incident sparked excitement and caution over sleeping with dentures in place.
A nationwide strike of stage hands in Shubert productions was ordered by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes and Moving Picture Operators of the United States and Canada with immediate effect. The action would affect venues including the Shubert Theatre in New Haven. Chicago reports mention a proposal for President Wilson to act as arbitrator in the Actors Equity dispute with managers.
London Sept 5 Sir Auckland Geddes minister of national services and reconstruction told a deputation of tag makers the government would not adopt a three years embargo on any imported goods. He said Germany has little exportable stock and rising production costs and coal shortages. He saw no fear from German competition.
Paris September first Georges Gaston Quien faced court martial for treasonable dealings with Germany and for betraying Edith Cavell to them He was convicted and condemned to death in a wartime tribunal verdict announced today
Abraham Krotoshin sky, famed for crawling 13 1 2 hours to aid comrades of the Lost Battalion in the Argonne, receives final naturalization papers and the Distinguished Service Cross with a special citation. He seeks 1500 in damages claims related to earlier injuries. In a separate matter, A L Armstrong sues A Battistone for 1000 damages after a bicycle crash allegedly caused by a fast car at State and Courtland streets.
Weather data from Cannon St thermometers and gyrometers covering late afternoon to night in New York area. Note warmer Sagure day with interior warmth and Sunday fair. Atlantic City to New Haven show clear to mild conditions. temperature readings around 70s in many locations with common clear skies.
Washington D C Senate refused to amend the prohibition enforcement bill to impose mandatory jail terms and fines for violators. Senator Curtis of Kansas altered the measure arguing experience shows jail terms help drive small dealers from liquor business. The measure now heads to conference to resolve differences with the House bill.
A miners' privaice committee in Acran Va issued a general suspension of work affecting 26 collieries operated by the Delaware and Hudson Company. The strike will halt operations in Laclawanna and Wyoming valleys, impacting about 19,000 miners and roughly 26,000 tons of coal daily. This is the largest anthracite strike since 1902.
D Molsanpie an employee of Crane company for six years died at home after a short illness. He is survived by his daughter and mother with three sisters. Funeral tonight at his home with burial in Copake, New York. Also funeral notices for Cardner eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Gardner who died of diphtheria. Rev Daniel M. Lewis officiated. Charles Horth, 62, died in Monroe with funeral Sunday. Mary Dockery, longtime Union Metallic Cartridge employee, died after a long illness at 344 Blackiet Street. services Monday with burial at St Mary’s Cemetery. Also note recalls an “Old Maids Club” Washington girls and a June bride this year.
A translated dispatch reports Alvarado warning that US intervention remains likely unless Carranza alters his tactics. He argues protests trigger retaliation with new guns, assassinations, or train bombings and warns European powers will seek guarantees for their citizens if the Mexican government cannot protect lives and property.
President Wilson defends League of Nations as a path to arbitration and peace. He cites economic boycott and Article 11 as means to prevent war and bar separate treaties, claiming Japan will honor the Shantung pledge. Mrs. Wilson weighs in on trust in Japan’s return of Shantung while quipping on wartime action.
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