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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1919
Page
2
Inquiries continue with Mitzpatrick and representatives of the strikers consulting with the committee chair about witnesses. Rubin, local counsel, joins today’s discussions as testimony from other witnesses may be deferred until Judi Gary testifies.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports John Witzpa Fitzpatrick Chicago secretary of organizing for steel workers says the strike will be presented to the U S Senate. He heads for Washington to present workers' case to the Senate committeesinvestigating the strife and police clashes in Clairton Homestead and other towns. Secretary Foster and Governor Sproul weigh actions as Bethlehem Steel and dynamite threats loom.
The American Shipbuilding Co declared a regular quarterly dividend of 13 4 percent on common stock and an extra dividend of 2 1 4 percent for November payment. Stockholders of record October 1 will be paid. Total payout about 2 500 000 weekly. Cleveland dispatch.
The ad touts Atone hair tint safe odorless grease free and non injurious with two shades light to brown and dark brown. It claims instant gray coverage and shade transformation from pale to golden or rich brown. Offered in 35c and 1.15 packages with a special free trial and care booklet via coupon.
In Cubyenned Wyoming on September reading of proposed American reservations to the league covenant, President Wilson said adopting any reservation would be a rejection of the treaty. He tied rejection to a break with Germany and stressed the treaty could not be altered by any separate peace. He claimed objections to the covenant were mostly settled, affirmed Monroe Doctrine protection, denied a super government, and dismissed withdrawal fears as unfounded. He emphasized Article Ten to safeguard territorial integrity and warned that most wars arise from aggressions against the weak.
Sept 24 Budapest reports severe hunger across Europe with tight food belts from France eastward. In the city, only scant meals are available at large hotels with rationed beef or mutton observed on meat days. Roumanian occupation disrupts supplies and railway traffic, leaving shuttered shops and closed cafes amid high Kronen prices.
Mayor Wilson said he would invite King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium to visit Bridgeport during their U S trip. He doubted they would stop in Bridgeport, noting they may skip New York and head to Washington or elsewhere. The move contrasts with Milwaukee's mayor who declined to invite the Belgian royals.
Prominent New York Jewish leaders held an indignation meeting condemning Episcopal attempts at Americanization and Christianization of Jews. Speakers included Bishop Thomas J. Garland and Rev. John Wacker, reacting to yesterday's statements promoting forced assimilation.
The Fair Price Committee released a list guiding shoppers under the Cash and Carry plan. Prices mostly align with prevailing figures, except for eggs which are excluded from the displayed figures. Local committee members published the list to aid consumer decisions and maintain price transparency.
The Bridgeport council approves the fair price list for guidance of consumers and retailers operating on a cash and carry basis. The list, endorsed by the Bridgeport Jewelry Sellers’ committee of the Connecticut Trade Council, sets standard prices and terms to ensure fair dealing.
A Bridgeport price list for consumer and retailer guidance on a fair and steady basis has been approved by the Bridgeport rankeys sub-committee of the Government Price Committee. City prices for food staples compare favorably with other Connecticut cities, with some meats advertised by local merchants costing a few cents less than in neighboring towns.
Washington Sept 24 The State Department was asked to furnish a list of all presents tendered President Wilson through that department by kings princes and foreign states since December 1 1918 under a resolution introduced today by Representative Rameier Republican Iowa.
Prices of bread, butter and mill correspond with the list, but eggs run far above the three to five cent range. The list sets maximums for day dealers, wash and carry basis, no delivery or telephone prices. Consumers should expect these as the market target. Wetherfield and Mrs Frank Weidlich of New York City survive, with sons William and Fred. Funeral Friday from the late home to Mountain Grove Cemetery.
Samuel J. Jemison died yesterday afternoon at the home of his son in law G Lyons on Newfield avenue. He belonged to the Junior Order O U A M of Dumont New Jersey. The body was sent to Trenton for funeral services and burial.
Funeral services were held yesterday morning and afternoon for multiple local residents, with burials in St Michael’s and Mountain Grove cemeteries. Also reported are a death in Rochester, a long-time local business owner, and a death notice for Christopher E Leuitier. The weather section lists temperatures and conditions across cities, including Bridgeport, New Haven, and New York, with forecasts for Thursday to Saturday and offshore winds.
Rome reports Dalmatia is described as a powder magazine with volunteers flooding in to defend against Jugoslavian aggression. The paper notes Serbian troops in Ragusa and Spalato enforcing military service for men 20 to 40 and deportations as punishment, with many sent toward Macedonia and Albania.
South End independents back Allen Vincent, arguing no concerted campaign for Clark is needed. They trust Vincent to win the nomination and the election on his own merits, plan to hold their trust wards in reserve unless the situation demands action.
John Street Extension from Middle Street to the new Plaza opens for traffic this morning. Public Works announces Warrenite paving will follow railroad work, with current Warrenite laying underway on Lexington, Bunnell, Deacon, and Williston streets.
In York on September 24 the estate of actress Anna Held totals 278 280 according to an accounting by executor Charles F. Manton of San Francisco with a petition to wind up duties. Of this sum 155 000 represents diamonds and jewelry. Most of the estate goes to Miss Liane Cerart Held's daughter. One unpaid claim against the estate is a disputed undertaker bill for 3 154.
The Twenty-Sixth Division under General Edwards sailed for France in 1917 as the first National Guard division in action. It fought at Chemin des Dames Toul sector Apremont Xivray Chateau-Thierry St Mihiel Meuse Argonne and Verdun with 11 983 officers and men casualties including 1 736 killed and 10 225 wounded. Bridgeport bore over 20 killed and over 606 wounded. The unit was cited 18 times by the French command and many Bridgeport servicemen were decorated. The piece notes local support for an American Legion benefit to fund a new $18 000 model to modify and equip the legion clubhouse.
In a Pittsburgh special school a girls course includes football as a study. Report notes concerns about rough play among the students and questions whether the sport suits the program.
Postman delivers a letter from a rheumatism sufferer praising Var-Ne-Sis based on recovery experienced by Mr. Taylor. He says medical treatment failed in a Boston hospital, but continued use allowed him to return to work, stop pain, regain weight, and avoid further symptoms. He urges others to try Var-Ne-Sis from drugstores.
The state department announced today that a great quantity of package mail held up in England during the war will be released immediately.
James Fl. Aten suffered years with rheumatism and after study devised a prescription that allegedly banished all signs of the disease. He shared the remedy publicly and Hindle's Drug Stores are appointed agents in the area offering a money back guarantee to buyers who report no benefit.
J D Hartigan, a Bridgeport druggist, orders 7200 bottles of CINOT after a five month trial showing relief from chronic rheumatism and other ailments. The tonic is promoted by Hartigan at his 89 Airfield Avenue shop and sold at several area drug stores, with customers from many walks of life praising its effects.
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