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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1919

Page

11

Stratford Censors Ban Shimmy Jazz Babies Show

Stratford authorities restricted Sally Shaw's Jazz Babies carnival act citing morals concerns. A private audition was held, and after edits the troupe was allowed to perform publicly amid mixed local opinion while critics questioned censorship and propriety at the Red Men carnival in the settlement.

Sally Shaw Stratford Selectman Sally Cama Ta Pass Okenue Vic James Lally

New Haven Republicans Nominate Major Hagarty for Sheriff

New Haven held city and town conventions with Democrats renaming Mayor David E. Fitzgerald and listing an unchanged ticket aside from registrar of voters. Republicans field a soldier ticket led by Major Jay J. Hagarty for sheriff with companions for comptroller treasurer tax collector and town offices.

EW Haven David E.gerald Jay J. Hagarty David FE. Fitegerald Arthur Mullen Frank A. Palmieri Henry Fitzsimmons Wilham H. Hackett Vital Statistics Andrew P. Allen Yore Thomas B.B. Cahill John FE. Douchen Charles C William CC C. FB Lengi E.ay E.ay ; Registrar Vital’ Statu Clarence L. Flunset Louis K. Wollmeyer Whitaker

Auto and Trolley Car Collision Ends With Driver Held

James Trapehegen drove into a trolley at Fairfield avenue and State street near midnight. Motorman Edward Mitchell suffered a leg injury and was taken to St. Vincent's hospital. Trapehegen faces police charges for reckless driving and intoxicated operation as his wife escaped injury.

James Trapehesen Te Feld Fairfield Avenue State Street Edward Mitchell Stratford Avenue Stratford Mileugl St. Vincent's Hospital Maxwell Trapehegen Mitchell Trapeliegen

Southern Railway chief touts punctual trains in Richmond

President Fairfax Harrison of the Alabama Great Southern railway at a Richmond event said Southern and Western lines now run punctual service with few accidents. He humorously recalled a porter consoling a traveler who missed a famously late train, calling it the punctuality train.

Southern Railway Wis Rand Fairfax Harrison Alabama Great Southern Railway Richmond Pairfax Bne

Primaries Favor Selectman Lally Amid Stratford Vote

Stratford primary results show James Lally leading against Wellington in first selectman race. Simendinger eliminated. Other races include Berard Carten Beardsley and more as 788 votes cast in town with 1800 registered voters. Coroner to rule on Mrs Ahern motorcycle accident case after witness testimonies.

Jango Lal Stratford Regal Town Lally Sabreton John Simendinger Colegate Lallg Wellington Lustaly Hhe Tihat Simendinger First Selectman James Lally John Simsendinger Frank S. Berard Danel J Carten Reinnald Helen Coren Phelan Catherine Ahern Stratford Avenue Beamsey Lane Three Nesses Hare Phylan Nan Remingston Ralph Mainfront Read Street Gertrude Nolan Baldwin Street Ahern Annie Johnson Harry Walsh George I. Hayes Rey Gerard Parl New Bank Broadway Polly Evelyn Cunninghamn Johnny

Women Machinists Vote $100 to Expose Spy System

Park ity lodge of the Women's Machinists union voted $100 to fund exposure of a alleged "spy system" used by the Manufacturers' association to disrupt local labor actions. Grand Organizer Cederholm attended and warned Local 32 members could not attend. Local 30 and Local 39 clashed with Lavit over expulsions as Local 116 scabs were denounced. A committee was to visit the GE phone factory to discuss discharge of workers tied to recent strikes. Grand Secretary Davison of the IAOM will be in Bridgeport Friday.

Park Ity Lodge Women's Machinists’ Union Hi Manufacturers’ Association Jocal Grand = Lo Cederholm San Lavi Machinists’ Organization Joca Lavit Local 39 Cederhalma Lavi Local 30 Bridgeport Local 116 Lavity F. ©. Davison The Wrida

Bank Director Hosts Million Dollar Dinner

West Side bank director B. Ashman hosted a Brookline area dinner at Brookkown Country for a milestone, after bank deposits reached 1,000,000. Attendees included bank officers H. Simpson, T. Stetber, B. Witk, and others.

B. Ashman West Side Bank Brookkown Mr. Ashman Wet Ham B. Witk T. Stetber

Claims Committee Meeting At City Hall

A short claims committee session was held last night at City Hall with a few minor claims heard. Several petitions of a legal character were referred for investigation and recommendation by an attorney.

New York Club Files Brief In Johnson Suit

The New York American League club asks the court to continue the preliminary injunction in the Johnson case. The brief claims Johnson acted with personal motive in suspending pitcher Carl Mays and notes Mays’ transfer from Boston to New York occurred sixteen days after the alleged offense. It also cites Johnson’s supposed financial interest in the Cleveland club during negotiations.

New York New York American League Baseball Club Ban Johnson Carl Mays Johnson Luge de Johnsson Mays Boston Club

Italian Foreign Minister Pittoni Resigns Over Fiume Incident

Rome reports the Italian foreign minister Pittoni has resigned citing the Fiume incident. An official announcement from the government states Pittoni steps down due to the crisis affecting Italy's international stance.

Pittoni Rome Tomasso ‘Mttoni Fiume Glorale d'Ttulis

Say When Do We Eat Dyspepsia Ads on Digestive Remedies

A scanned ad sample touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and a second promotes Cardarrhal Deafness relief. It claims tablets help digestion after meals and enable eating normally, while another remedy promises easier breathing and relief from hearing issues.

KODELS LEAVES FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION

Stepner Kodels national president of the Hungarian American Reformed Federation and Rev Alexander Ludman depart for Buffalo to attend the federation triennial convention opening today through Friday. Delegates will be welcomed by Mayor Buck of Buffalo.

Stepner Kodels Thunganan American Reformed Federation Alexander Ludman Elangarian Reformed Church Buffalo United States Ildibg Iwill Buck Af Buffalk Quilty Colonial Pall Room Fairfield Avenue Aseson Colonial Ball Room

Highest railroad bridge named Coktelk yaduet in Eure ma

The structure is reported as the world’s highest railroad bridge standing 80 feet above the water. Local observers note its height and engineering prominence as a notable railway landmark.

Coktelk Yaduet Eurema

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