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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1919
Page
19
Herbert Griffin, a worker who spent three years in upper Asia, says Siberians are movie mad and that motion pictures can win their confidence in America better than facts. He notes several studios are planned for production in Siberia as he discusses future work with associates.
Foley proclaims his fourth anniversary with a hearty drink, while Feeney expresses astonishment at the late start. The exchange hints at a jovial gathering, noting the guest arrived just last night and weighs twelve pounds.
The article notes that the United States has a money circulation per capita of 58 dollars. It discusses implications for economy and consumer purchasing power, contrasting with other nations and historical figures. It identifies national monetary policy context and potential impacts on inflation and savings behavior.
In New Orleans at the annual session of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World Sam Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor urged prompt ratification of the peace treaty calling it essential though imperfect. He warned against wage and price cycles, stressed cooperation for production and organization to defend workers rights, and blamed prewar output declines on unsettled trade conditions and high raw material costs rather than labor.
Marriage licenses granted yesterday include Harry P. Pierce, 33, of Stamford and Wagner, 27, of 224 Transitwn, Walter street. Adolph Sauk, 31, and Elizabeth Bigilewisch, 25, both of 48 Walter street. John W. Boz tempo, 33, of New Yorker and Mary Lena Catullo, 24, of 351 Harral avenue. The Detroit Free Press quotes a line: there’s a difference between bad and good news.
Andrew Carnegie of Westminster arrives in the United States to unite religious factions of England and America. Mrs Carnegie, Boston native and widow of Joseph Chamberlain, accompanies him on the trip from England.
Seven persons were killed and 25 wounded in Totis Hungary as disturbances erupted after Bolshevik influenced miners seized control. Government forces responded with 500 gendarmes arriving to quell three hours of fierce fighting and restore order in Totis, twelve miles southeast of Kameorm.
An American report cites Ching taisés with 190 million pigs annually. An expert statistician calculates that if 100 million pigs were gathered in a flock and their tails pulled, very little would be heard of the Twist question.
At the high school a new health and home nursing course for 40 girls began, with lectures and demonstrations in a dedicated room. Dr Walter H. Brown noted last year's influenza lessons, while Dr Leroy A. Wilkes and Miss Catherine Tuite lead the program. Paris reports American Independence Hall to be inaugurated at Versailles with Ambassador Wallace in attendance. The hall showcases Washington and French figures, opening to the public Friday.
General McAndrew urged a peace time army of 300000 with divisions deployed to Panama Hawaii the Mexican border and the Philippines to safeguard the Pacific. He favored universal training six months and skeletonized larger force for quick enlargement while maintaining coastal defense and Hawaii.
William Carroll testifies the 10 year old Josephine Vaniseatco darted in front of his car near Catherine Street and North Avenue. He says the vehicle slowed after impact and that the accident was unavoidable. Corroborating witnesses support his account. coroner’s inquest notes 12 mph speed and minimal braking before the fatality.
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