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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1919

Page

34

Senate Orders Labor Board to Investigate the Steel Strike

The Senate adopted a Kenyon resolution calling for a federal inquiry into the steel strike to determine causes and possible remedial action. Senator Thomas opposed strikes and argued the labor situation needs careful handling. The inquiry is planned to hear witnesses in Washington, with John J. Fitzpatrick expected to attend.

Senate Labor Board Washington Senate St Peter Kenyon Republica Tow Cola Wwashington Thomas Colorado Othr U. & Steel Corporation John J. Fitzpatrick Ehchyman Gary Steel Corporation Skenyon Wadnesdaf Filapatrick Chicago John Filapatrick United States Senate United States Steel Corporation Commmitee Wenyuan

Legion Enrolls 125 On First Day

American Legion drive enrolls 125 former service men on opening day. campaign aims 500 new members in ten cities. Two new recruiting centers opened at Mast Bridge port J A Mc Namara 923 East Main and John Jones 538 Hallett. Main office Wind pharmacy 98 Main Street. Two more branches planned West 1nd today. Wakeful attendance planned at Poli theater next Sunday with General Clarence R Edwards to speak.

American Legion Mast Bridgeport J. A. McNamara East Main Street John Jones Hallett Street Wind Pharmacy Main Street Dc Nutt Fairfield Avenue

Boston police strike continues as commissioner refuses reinstate

Boston police commissioner Curtis reiterates he has no authority to reinstate striking officers. He notes jobs are vacant and the law precludes differentiating between veterans and current union members. He mentions possible civil service examination hurdles for those who left the force.

Boston Curtis Department Laaw Civil Service Commission

Connecticut lawmakers urge governor for special session on federal suffrage amendment

A group including Alex H. Robinson and William Primrose appeared before Governor Marcus Holcomb at the State Capitol to urge a special session to consider ratifying the federal suffrage amendment. The petition notes many states hold sessions, Connecticut’s historic role in liberty, and asks the governor to call a special session to ratify the amendment.

Clark Alex H. Robinson A. J. Connor William 18. Primrose Ivan J. Morehouse Stratford Harry RR. Sherwood Westport Connecticut Republic State of Marcus H. Holcomb

Obituary notices and funeral services across Bridgeport area

A string of obituaries and funeral notices from Bridgeport area papers includes Mrs Josephine Gow Marrant passing after an illness, services at a local church, and burial in a city cemetery. Also noted are Miss May Wallon death, Miss Harriet Hynersl and Miss A DeWolfe DeWolfe, with services at homes and churches. George Seeley and John L Grant funerals with masses and burials, and Adolph Lessert death with private service. William Byron, Esther Curtis and Christina Taylor obituaries mark multiple bereavements with varied ceremonies. Police report Picknor car theft on Stratfield Avenue near Tim Street with a general alert issued.

Josephine Gow Marrant Jose G. Trarcini George Phinarpani Meoley Street Josephine Margaret Tate Sacred Heart Ballou May Wallon Itallon Shepherds of Vyiet A. DeWolle Min Agata Ua Dewotte Boston Avenue I. Schuyler Foster Second Baptist Church Lakeview Cemetery George M. Seeley George Seeley Love Hunther Sears Henry J. Bishop Huirfeld Avenue Tonnth Sadder Christ Jepiscopal Church Park Cemetery Adolph, Lessert Adolph Lessert Yasterday Huntington Stratford Lesseart Hagides Amelia Caw Adolph Leona Nichols Nichols Cemeless Nichols, Daughters Witenaels DeWolfe John Tt Grant John L. Grant Nomi Catherine Mac Yroney Momestead Avenue St. Peter's R. C. Shurch Michael Aie Lynch Edward J. Shaughnessey John Landry Church of the Blessed Sacrament Court Pequonnock Monasters of America James and Frank Rhyan Aon Mugh William O'Donnell Vernon Mahoney St. Michael's Cemetery Michael Z. Dayneh Christina J. Taylor Christina Taylor Hawley & Wilmot Archibald J. Campbell Wasneton Park M. FE Bristol R. K William Byron Harrall Avenue Bridgeport Wiliam George II Nevlie Judwis Frank Byron Mullins, Scott & Redgate Golden Fim 1St. Augustine's R. C St. Michael’s Cemetary Esther TD. Curtis Esther Ll. Curtis Ah Warriet Street

Unclear wartime relief decree reported in press

Fragmentary text mentions a general named Rae or Rae erat relieved from command, with references to Rome and September. The scrambled lines obscure names, dates, and units, preventing precise identification of the officer or the action.

Rae Erat Rome Jtas Pup

Ex Service Men to Gather at Bridgeport Theater Sunday

Ex service members from Bridgeport and nearby areas are urged to attend a Sunday meeting at Weatherol Theater, headlined by General Edwards of the Yankee division. Edwards will address the crowd after a brief introduction by local organizers, aiming to enroll veterans into a new regional association and promote the postwar welfare of ex servicemen.

Ao Damghaey Terie Teisde Hame United States Thy Cum Aires Vegadits Alus Bridsenport Weatherol Theater Generedwards Connec- Lieb Edwards Northeyslyen Army Boston Bridgeport

Police arrest man for reckless driving and theft

Samuel Baraveky of 616 Berkshire Avenue was arrested last night on charges of reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle without a permit. Additional notes indicate theft of material at a plant associated with a phone company and involvement of a worker named Volca Wals at Columbian where he is employed.

Samuel Baraveky Berkshire Avene Phophone

Paderewski Presents Polish View Before Supreme Council

Paris Sept 28 Premier Paderewski of Poland addressed the Supreme Council this morning on the fate of former Austro Hungarian crown lands. He presented Poland’s stance on the disposition of territory with Polish and Ukrainian claims over Cilicia noted as contentious.

Paris Supreme Council Preamice Paderewski Poland Cilicia

Army Training at High School Grows New Cadet Corps

Commencing Monday drills will be held daily at the high school to train a trainee unit. Major Rose directs the ten week course for senior pupils with six weeks waiting each summer. Graduates may continue training at colleges or universities requiring military qualifications. The program aims to foster good citizenship and national service.

Wemyt Training Corps William ‘Cl. Rose Ihe Pumier Malar Rove Suarmer Ab Wy Hong Onliowes Unil Hefara Hein Pait Tle Philippines Kaw

Local 116 Mulls Disbandment Over Lavit Case

Local 116 members say they may disband and have members join Local 30 unless Grand Secretary Davison completes proof of charges against Juavit. Bridgeport officials expect A M of M grand officers to visit soon to straighten out the organization’s affairs amid internal camp activity.

Samuel Lavit J. C. Davison Juavit Local 116 Tonal 116 Tha A. of M Bridgeport

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Kenyan Merode Harvard Mills Elcome Farvard Mills Weil Stort Wathen Winship, Boit & Co Wakefield Mass Legion Dwards Conny Poli’s Clarence R. Edwards Europe Boston Policemen Robinson Holcomb Picknor John W. Picknor Stratfield Avenue Tim Street Orelock Lever Brosen Paderewski Bornes Elan U.S. Pat Army Training AV High School Davison Sli Corn Products Refining CC P.O New York City Messrs. Ahern & Cahoon Farneworth Street Aostol Salas Reprasantarives Lux Lux i Lever Bros. Co Cambridge, Mass
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