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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1919
Page
2
Jes J. Susserand the French ambassador visited Pawtucket Rhode Island on September T for welcome exercises honoring 5000 returned service members A parade preceded a reception at Slater Park where Governor Beeckman greeted him and the mayor presented a gold key to the Slater mill the citys first cotton mill in the nation
London report says Ukraine ministerial council will apply the death penalty to those behind Jewish pogroms. The announcement came from Ukrainian headquarters as authorities move to punish perpetrators.
Hines of 1192 Noble Avenue Bridgeport shares a testimonial for CINOT, claiming two bottles eased years of back pain and dizziness. The ad touts CINOT as a premier herbal remedy, noting Hartigan's Drug Store in Bridgeport and Switzer's in Southport as local sellers.
Several thousand miners who marched across counties to force non union workers to organize in Logan County were persuaded to return to their homes after talks between Governor Cornwell and United Mine Workers President Frank Keeney. Trains brought them back to Danville and Clothier, with plans to resume work tomorrow. the strike appears not to target employers as operators already pay union scale and honor wage agreements. Many miners own coal lands and collect royalties.
Archbishops of Chicago and Philadelphia are likely cardinals after a November consistory. Five Hungarian soldiers escape from Italy crossing mountains. one is dead, another injured, others missing. Austrian railroad strikes, British destroyer incident with a Russian mine leaves 22 men missing. New oil tanker Raidhill launched in Quincy with 3.5 million gallons. Shah of Persia to visit America in six months. Russian Soviet anti everything. George C Henry tanker discharging gasoline. hose burst, crew rescued. Nathaniel Stone Simpson reported dead in New York Boston area. New England Plumb Plan League formed in Boston. William Casey and Lynne motorcycling accident. Casey dies, driver unknown. Indianapolis News quote on mothers and blackberry jam and street danger.
Bridgeport area weather forecast calls for fair and warm conditions through Tuesday with little change in temperatures across the region. Central and northern districts east of the Rockies show Sunday highs generally 48 to 94 degrees. Eastern winds shift from Atlantic coast to Sandy Hook with moderate southwest speeds. Also notices the American Tube and Stamping Company first mortgage bonds dated 1902 redeemable at 104 percent plus interest on October 1, 1919, under Equitable Trust Company of New York as trustee.
The Fairfield County Republican organization formed after a Saturday meeting where a constitution and by laws were adopted. Notables absent included Johnny King and Mayor Wilson while James F Walsh was elected chairman. The document outlines membership and leadership, with John T Ring as president and Arthur Wheeler as treasurer, plus an executive committee drawn from town chairmen.
The article outlines congressional actions on the peace treaty and related legislation. It notes an upcoming welcome for General Pershing, a Senate foreign relations subcommittee hearing led by Senator Kall, and the testimony of Rev. Dir. Imman. It covers Prohibition enforcement efforts, the Cummins railroad bill, military legislation with Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, and questions over reducing flying costs. House and Senate debate foods control power, and a cold storage bill is on the agenda. Also reports Dakar and Hamburg dispatches about aviation and naval movements.
A victory celebration by Actors Equity ended in confusion as members heckled speakers demanding details of the settlement that ended a 30 day theater shutdown in New York. Paul Turner explained arbitration secured improved terms and non discrimination, while Frank Gillmore and Frank Meerlin faced calls for full contract readings.
Multiple obituary notices: Mary Ann Brown Taylor 91 widow of Theodore Taylor of Westport died yesterday leaving three daughters and a son. Jocehn B. Jones of 56 Lexington Avenue died yesterday morning of uremia at S J Vincent's hospital. Clara Samerotte 18 of 10 Caroline Street died yesterday after brief illness. Louis Meeker 75 of Westport died yesterday, funeral tomorrow from Charles Fabia Undertaking. John Costigan of 1836 Rust Main Street died yesterday after 85 years in trucking. Elizabeth Hansectl Matthews 21 of Wilmington Del died yesterday visiting Stratford, body to Wilmington for burial. Elizabeth Blakeman funeral today at 2:30 from 107 Burr Road, burial in Mountain Grove cemetery.
Advertising copy asserts the product is guaranteed free from alcohol and dangerous drugs and notes 60 years of successful use for colds coughs and as a body builder. No clinical data provided. Promotional claim emphasizes safety and longevity to persuade buyers.
A conference on Democracy in Industry gathers 325 manufacturers at Silver Bay New York with Bridgeport leaders including Kingsbury Hawley Booth and Garritt. Organized by the Y M C A International committee the sessions aim to study industrial conditions and promote fair play over personal gain. E Kent Hubbard of Middletown presides as president of the State Manufacturers Association and speaks among a large speaker program.
The report notes Jugoslavia may sign with reservations as China was denied such privilege in the German treaty. It adds that a plenary acceptance will be conveyed to the War Organization during the week. In Geneva on September 7, former Empress Zita of Austria gave birth to a son at Francins. mother and child are reported well.
Cobality Ontario September 7 with 273 000 miners in the MID WY strike ending after six weeks as the miners’ union voted to accept the managers terms. Workers will resume work tomorrow.
Schools announce fall term opening with teacher reporting times and student registration. Normal school students register today at Shelton canel. Grammar school pupils begin at 4 o clock tomorrow. Upperclassmen return to old rooms. Sophomores advance to morning session reported at 9. Ziele
Glasgow September 7 Associated Press reports the annual Trade Union Congress opens tomorrow in Britain with about 250,000 workers represented by 850 delegates. Key debate centers on direct action for mines nationalization led by underground workers, with figures like Robert Smite and Robert Williams expected to push the plan against opposition from Arthur Henderson Joseph Havelock Wilson and others. almost the full Labor party in the House of Commons is anticipated to participate.
In a broad agenda, Congress will debate national issues including bank reforms shorter work week pensions capital levy to pay war debt police union recognition housing reforms and industrial output questions. The discussions span reforms affecting the economy labor and public services with emphasis on postwar recovery.
The Hague Sept 7 Former Emperor William II of Germany, who took refuge in Holland, rode outside Bentinck castle with his wife and the Count and Countess Bentinck. This marks his first venture outside the royal residence since seeking asylum.
George Russell Clerk, named envoy for the peace conference to persuade Roumania amid the en tente demands related to Hungary, left Paris today for Bucharest. The journey follows arrangements at the Dutenh government residence near Amerangan, aiming to secure a settlement and avoid further conflict.
Winchester Massachusetts September 1 Charles F A Currier longtime professor of history at MIT until recently retired died by suicide in his room during the night found hanging by two ropes from a bedpost he was 37 years old and had been under treatment for mental illness in recent months
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