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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
2
Cardinal Mercier extols the United States as a unified nation with a single soul and common high ideal. He cites Saint Ambrose’s motto Above all honesty to emphasize social unity and shared values across diverse communities.
Bridgeport operates with 3240 pupils on part time due to limited facilities. Superintendent Samuel J Slawson notes 46 classes affected and only one new school project a 76 room addition in the Eastern section under way. Registration this fall up 395 from 1918 and over 1000 above June levels. Pearl Tiger returns to Torrington after visiting Miss Jorette Simmons at 146 Gem avenue.
In Bridgeport the take of Fiume by Gabriele D Annunzio divides Italian circles into two camps. Doctor Giovanni Formichetta blames Versailles and postwar turmoil for Italy’s turmoil and argues for limited intervention. J M Petruccelli condemns the occupation as unwarranted while Ferrucelli supports cautious adherence to international treaties and criticizes D Annunzio.
Obituaries note the deaths of William L. Lickel infant son of Conrad Lisbold at 409 Bruce Ave buried Lakeview. Harold Hilliker funeral held at 1326 Stratford Ave. Mrs Alida M Barber funeral at QTL OF road Ave. Mrs Ellen Healy funeral at 9 Church of the Blessed Sacrament burial SS Michael's cemetery. Chark Fox 72 at 18 West Liberty St funeral at 2 PM. Anna M Van Auken 68 widow of Calvin Van Auken dies at 319 West Washington Ave with funeral Friday. services to follow at respective homes.
Miss L Downe recounts severe back pain dizziness insomnia and rheumatism before using CINOT herbal tonic. After two bottles she improves, credits CINOT for relief, and urges others with similar issues to try the remedy. CINOT sold at Mahoney's Shelton Warriott's Naugatuck Hartigan Bridgeport and other area drug stores.
Among others who delivered short addresses were Ben Steiber Andrew Cooper William R R Webster E O Hull John C Carter and J Alex H Robinson. Seated at the guest table in addition to the speakers were Town Clerk Cooney Winton City Prosecutor Alexander DeLaney Tax Collector Arthur F Connor Tire Chief Daniel Johnson Assistant Superintendent of Police Charles H Luckiey and others prominent in the administration and the Fifth district.
In Cleveland on September 1, the United Mine Workers of America rejected contesting Illinois delegates by a near eight to one vote. The convention sustained international and state officials in revoking charters of 25 Illinois local unions for an unauthorized strike after a two day debate.
Ministers M Praschek and M Stribeny resign their posts in Prague after winning large sums in gambling with a defaulting bank official named OGeitek. The affair centers on money won from the banker in a scheme that jeopardizes their positions and prompts official action.
Weather outlook for Bridgeport and southern New England notes Wednesday fair with little temperature change and Thursday fairer conditions. Pressure trends show a general fall with extensive high altitude cloud cover over the east and light precipitation unlikely. Winds off the Atlantic coast shift from gentle southwest to west Wednesday to gentle to moderate from northwest with fair conditions on Thursday. National trend indicates higher temperatures in central and northern regions east of the Rockies and above seasonal averages. The almanac provides local sunrise and moonrise details and notes calculated forecasts for Bridgeport vicinity.
Boston firemen reaffirmed that ten remain on duty as the department plans to keep a standby force. A conference with union officials and labor leaders led to a statement that the International Association of Fire Fighters condemns a strike. Simultaneously, multiple unions including telephone operators Machinists and bartenders voted on sympathy strikes supporting former police. Brig. Gen. Leroy Sweet announced revival of the Massachusetts militia reserve with hopes of 14,000 recruits by next Saturday.
The U S Navy destroyer North Dakota is expected to arrive in Bridgeport for recruiting purposes. The Submarine R-2, here for several days, will depart for New London after selecting five men for the ships. The volunteers chosen were Reymond Adam Ehlert, Tred Kostolefsky, Francie Lee Williams, Richard Botsford and Sando Lleanettil.
An old advertisement line promotes Harsford's Acid Phosphate to refresh and uplift convalescents. It urges readers to ask their physician about the remedy, reflecting mid century medical marketing practices.
A brief note highlights the ease of using an Electric Iron over old-fashioned types. It promises quick heating and safer, steadier temperatures with less waiting. The firm invites readers to learn more at First Floor.
The ad claims pepsin must be activated by an acid harmful to teeth but science has found a harmless activating method used in Pepsodent. It pledges daily teeth cleaning for millions and urges readers to try the method for ten days.
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