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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1919

Page

8

No Real Business Prospects in Palestine for Americans

A look at Palestine’s early postwar economy notes limited opportunities for individual American investors amid a labor surplus and wage disputes. It calls for a chartered utility corporation, better transport, and credit to colonists, with emphasis on public works, training, and a shift from guardian administration to a new business-focused regime.

Palestine Marion Wheinstein Judea Alestine Europe Spence Toountry Holy Land Germany Austria Syria Mesopotamia Jewish Commission David Yoilin Ionist Organization America Kantara Suez Fort Said Cairo Gaza Ladd Jaffa Haifa Jerusalem Damascus Samekh Sea of Galilee Beirut Tinus Hebron Jericho Dead Sea Nazareth Tiberias Rishon Rehoboth Petah Tikwah Galiles Samaria Serbia Belgium National Fund Commission

Luxembourg plebiscite asks dynasty fate and economic ties

Luxembourg plans a Sunday plebiscite on monarchy and whether to pursue an economic accord with France or Belgium. The vote would decide keeping or ending the ruling dynasty, with the future government to be autonomous under a chosen partner. American troops had occupied the duchy after the armistice.

Faris Grand Duchy’ of Luxembourg Hambourg Charlotte Marie Adelaide Wilhelm Switzerland Germany Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Lukembours Grand Duchy Zaallverein

Harvard Names Officials for Yale Princeton and Brown Games

Cambridge Sept 24 Officials for Harvard football games this fall with Yale Princeton and Brown were announced by the athletic association. Yale Harvard game referee W S Langford Trinity umpire David Fultz Brown field judge F W Murphy Brown linesman E Land Annapolis. Harvard Princeton game referee W S Langford umpire T Ty Thorpe Columbia field judge G N Bankhart Dartmouth linesman W M Morrice Brown. Harvard Brown game referee W S Langford umpire Hugh McGrath Boston College field judge W Cannell Tufts linesman B E Sullivan Syracuse.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Yale Princeton Brown The Athletic Association Dartmouth W. M. Morrice W. S. Langford Hugh McGrath Boston College W. §. Cannell Tufts B. E. Sullivan Syracuse

Two ships stranded in Dutch waters danger at breakwater

The Finnish steamer Sameena, sailing from New York to Rotterdam, lies stranded at the breakwater entrance to the Hook of Holland in heavy seas. A second incident reports the Japanese steamer Kobe Maru grounding off Muroran, Japan, en route to New York.

Rotterdam Sameena New York Wook Holland Muroqran Japan Yotrom Kobe Muraran

Plaza Theatre Presents Nowhere and Other Acts in Review

The Plaza Theatre showcased Nowhere starring Cleo Madison and Wilfred Lucas, praised as a strong photoplay with action and a troubled heroine. Double features included The Gulombie Six and comedy acts by Aristocracy, Lester and Vincent, Tagline acts, and Poli's massed production with stylish gowns. The program also featured The New Taxi Driver and Community Service, with high audience acclaim for Slim Kellam, Patricia O'Dara, Howell and Groves, and the Pathe Weekly News reel.

Plazas Cleo Madison Wilfred Lucas Plaza Theatre Cleo Madison Gal Anideville Max Lester Vincent Rayld The News Weekly Tovies Slim Kellam Patricia O’dara Slim Park City Howell Groves Pathe Weekly Alexander & Mack Pe Lester & Vincent Searle Allen & CO

Conference and Supper at Newfield Church Fathered by M E E

A transfer rite and supper for Newfield M E E officers teachers and workers followed a Sunday school gathering in the church basement on Stratford avenue about 60 members attended. Rev Trev Paul Edwards of Newheld First Methodist Episcopal preached on youth instruction and George W. Dew spoke after forty years as Sunday school teacher. J G Porter led the program as boadmaster.

Newfield M. EE Stratford Avenue Trev Paul Edwards Newheld First George W. Dew J. G. Porter Simalay

Dance Classes Forming at Quilly's School of Dancing

Advertisement lists weekly classes at Quilty's Dancing School Colonial Ball Room 271 Pairfield Avenue with schedules for October 1 to October 3. Includes beginners, high school and freshmen pupils, juveniles and juniors, plus young ladies, dewetailed terms and payment plans. Prospective pupils may register now or call for info.

Quilly's Dancing School Quilty's School of Dancing Pairfield Avenue

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