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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1919
Page
2
School year focusing on Americanization and physical training as core goals. Superintendents and doctors urge teachers to build strong, healthy citizens, stressing that schools must foster individual judgment and avoid political propaganda while preparing youth for civic duties and national unity.
Flea R. Disbrow led the Fairfield County Bame Association annual meeting with talks from B U bury and Frank Novack. Officers elected include Charles R. Abrow president Guy J. Emond vice president A. Williamson secretary treasurer J. H. Reid fish committee chair E. B. Beers legislative committee chair. The group formed a county council and aligned with the Rod and Gun Club to petition Fish and Game for posters at stations and public locations. Lordship and Fairfield meadows hosted bird shooting prizes for membership gains. L A Kwall won a reel and prize, W U Robbins a flyrod prize. Superintendent Novack reviewed shore birds and fish affected by stare laws.
Bridgeport weather report shows a thermometer reading 28.81 and barometer 29.80 at the 7 Building. Partly cloudy and warmer in New York, with cooler trends Tuesday and Wednesday in New England. Showers expected in the south and along rivers, with cooler temperatures northward and in New England during the midweek period.
The American Legion promotes a championship dirt motorcycle race at Seaside Park on Saturday afternoon September 26 for Legion fundraisers. E F Von Welttberg chairs the race committee as top riders nationwide, including recent titleholders from Canada, California, Indianapolis and Sheepshead Bay, descend to compete for the world dirt track championship. Local post members and fire departments assist with the event setup and ticket sales.
Washington Sept 8 The House judiciary committee chair proposed a bill to appoint commissioners by the Supreme court instead of the president aiming to remove partisan influence from the Civil Service Commission. The action follows resignations by Galloway and Craven who said they were ousted for resisting moves to debauch the merit system.
Miss Mary Dockery funeral held from 41 Harriet Street with a requiem at St Charles church. Burial at St Michae meters. Other obituaries include infant Mary Parry, William Wheway, and Kathleen Kiely with services at St Michael's cemetery and local churches.
Bridgeport prepares for the Feast of Freedom pageant with 452 cast members and 412 on stage. Adele Gutman Nathan directs a community produced production highlighting Connecticut and American history with all proceeds aiding welfare efforts.
The Knights Templar 34th triennial conclave in Philadelphia opens with a World Peace Jubilee parade along Chesnut Street. Gov. Sproul and Maj. Gen. Clement speak about fighting Bolshevism and defending civilization and faith.
Post and Standard Telegram newsies enjoyed a night at the Lyric Theater as guests of Manager Arvine for a performance of Way Down East by the Poll players. Harold Higg inbotham reserved seats and provided snack crackers popcorn and peanuts during intermissions. Maward Riley led the outing with assistants Joseph Fennell William Fitzgerald and Jack Rozen in support roles.
General Pershing received a tumultuous welcome in New York as he toured City Hall and his hotel. He later planned to ride Fifth Avenue with the First Division, while discussions sought to release his horse Kidron for the parade and a Carnegie Hall reception was canceled due to concerns over Washington Memorial figures.
Ladies amillary No 6 A L held a meeting at 62 Cannan street to arrange a delegation for the state convention in Danbury. Twenty members led by Mrs. Anne Deveau, president, will depart tomorrow morning as sessions close Thursday night. An inter-lodge whist and penny ante tournament followed, run by Mrs M J Cotter and Mrs John Whelan.
Syracuse report says lightweight champion Renny Leonard defeated Johnny Clinton in three rounds at New York, leading from the start with a sharp jab and right upper cut. Leonard framed the win as a step toward peace. Comrox commented confidently, noting no more Wagonerian music.
A Milford murder case centered on Binkowicz unfolds as the dead man is identified by his mother from a photograph, with investigators noting a possible rooftop car ambush and body dumped along Post road. Police link a New York bonds disappearance to a suspect, Morris Schuller, who allegedly confessed to possessing one of the missing bonds.
A Portland Oregonian summary notes observations by Captain W. Neilson Jones on animal reactions to explosions and aircraft bombs. Cows appear indifferent to bomb swish while sheep panic, possibly from learned associations or fear of predators. The piece discusses how prior experience shapes animal perception and response to disturbing noises.
Fred Stevens, a top translator for the State Department in Washington, knows 33 languages, including five Oriental tongues and several European ones. Despite vast linguistic skills, he has never left the United States, never attended college, and bicycles to work in the suburbs, living a simple, unassuming life.
A courtroom anecdote recalls Judge Gond listening to a plea for the defendant after ruling for the lawyer’s client. A Taft era shoe manufacturers delegation sought action on pending legislation but the judge paused to hear a lawyer’s lengthy defense, ultimately favoring the defendant.
New teaching staff appointments include 22 normal school graduates and four experienced teachers from Bridgeport, with several transfers among city schools. Ten resignations are accepted, leaves granted, and a purchase of opaque curtains for several classrooms receives approval after debate among commissioners.
Johnny Kilbane starts training for his eight round featherweight title defense against Frankie Burns of Jersey City. The bout is set for Jersey City Ball Park on Edward S Edwards night, Tuesday September 18, amid strong promoter pressure and Kilbane’s reported wealth. Burns, training for weeks, eyes a knockout to seize the title. Kilbane initially resisted before signing after lengthy negotiations.
The United Mine Workers of America opens in Curveland with pushes for nationwide wage increases for coal miners in the United States and Canada. A six hour day and a thirty hour week are on the program and delegates plan to submit demands to operators at the Buffalo conference on September 25. If not granted by November 1, a continent wide strike is recommended.
The Miners' Federation at Charleroi adopted resolutions calling for nationalization of mines a minimum wage scale free fuel for all miners production control and the creation of a joint miners government organization.
London reports Lloyds registry shows world tonnage up 1,466,000 since 1914 with American merchant sea power up 82.1 percent and Britain up 13.6 percent. Britain’s lead weakens as France, Greece, Norway, Italy, Spain, Denmark rise. American flag share climbs from 4.6 to 20.4 percent while British share falls from 47.9 to 34.1 percent.
John Miggon of Bridgeport credits CINOT with ending his nervousness rheumatism and dizzy spells after two bottles He describes severe pains back and inability to work then reports restored health sleep and happiness The ad notes Hartigan's Drug Store Fairfield Avenue and other local outlets selling CINOT in Connecticut.
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