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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1919

Page

2

UN BASK IN CAPITAL AGAIN

Fragmentary dispatch from Washington notes President’s health. reports unable to attend planned visits and possible postponement of foreign tours. State Department mentions King Albert Queen Elizabeth and Prince Leopold being hosted by Mrs Wilson with timing dependent on the President’s condition. March 1789 reference appears as constitutional note.

Aysona Washington White House Tayson Albert Elizabeth Prince Leopold Ih {Ouse State Department Lizabeth Presi Wilson

General Edwards Praises Legon Veterans and Mothers

General Edwards spoke in New England about the American Legion, praising veterans and mothers who bore losses overseas. He urged nonpolitical Legion service, universal school training, and unity among veterans, noting the bond of comradeship across social lines and the shared sacrifice of those who stayed home. Vera Curtis sang at the reception, with her family noted for Civil War honors.

Edwards American Legion Puddy Bootblack Vera Curtis Spery Polis Curtis Miss Curtis Joan C. Curtis John K. Curtis

Italy Seeks Unity as Peace Conference Debates Rise

Italian foreign minister urged unity and a democratic evolution in Germany while supporting Hungary and Bulgaria as steadier elements of peace in Eastern Europe. He cited Asia Minor and noted Wilson’s stance on Fiume and Adriatic access, as deputies clashed over annexation and autonomy amid tensions at the chamber.

Italy Maély Mies Germany Hungary Bulgaria Urope Augirta Alps Asia Minor Wilson Amaghca Turkey Armaici Sment Ehamber Boncol Jonnas di Uesdro Qoun Rey Prasmier Orlando Owe Denuty Hugenio Cire Jist Peidker Wilson Sala Chiesa Paris Cnlabdo Andrad Osspinac Fiume Denuty Qssoinach Haly

Burglar scare at Mayor Wilson’s home ends with misunderstanding

A Friday night scene near Mayor Wilson’s house on Nicholson Avenue sparked a dramatic police response. Officers, declaring a break in, converged in regular army fashion and ordered the intruder to surrender, only to learn the mayor and Mrs Wilson were away and the house groundskeeper was outside at dusk.

Wilson Nirkon Avenue Valleus Flo

One Man Shot in Pittsburgh District Attack

In Pittsburgh on September 2 a man was shot and three oilers were arrested after a crowd of young men attacked two deputy sheriffs in the Lawrenceville district this afternoon. Police say none of those involved was a striker.

Pittsburgh Lawrenceville

Remarkable Moosup Recovery Prompts Village Attention

Mrs Fay A Cheney of Moosup relates a near-crippling battle with rheumatism. Bedridden for a year, she credits Var-Ne-Sis with restoring strength and mobility, saying she now walks without aid and continues to improve daily. Local Boston visitors sought her testimony.

Fay A. Cheney Providence Boston Cheney Amy Cage Var-Ne-Sis

Mob Rules Omaha And Burns Jail

Fort Crook forces prepared to entrain as about 4,000 troops moved toward the city to quell a mob that attacked negroes in downtown Omaha. Gunfire sounded near the courthouse, and prisoners and sheriff’s forces faced continued violence. A patrol wagon was overturned and burned as the mob aimed at more depredations before midnight, with order restored and prisoners kept safe.

Fort Crook Cinna Weiss Court House Down Town Fort Omaha

Girl Hit By Auto On Biavenue Near Wilard Street

Mise Helen Kisko, 15, of 84 Willard Street, was struck by a car driven by Morris I. Riz, 2450 Main Street, on Biavenue yesterday afternoon. She was taken to Bridgeport Hospital in Schwartz's car with injuries not serious, including abrasions to the head and face. Fire in bathroom at 34 Hanson Street caused by a clothes basket damaged by flames, firefighters extinguished the blaze.

Helen Kisko Willard Street Morris I. Riz Main Street Bridgeport Hospital Schwartz Ant Bathordom JS ‘Scungolin Hanson Sigeut Yoster

Costanzi Grand Opera Company to Be Heard Here

The Costanzi Grand Opera Company akan be heard at Folio theatre Sunday December 5 presenting Cavalleria Rusticana in one act with soprano Signorina Emilin Wergeri. Pagliacci in two acts follows with M. Mezzara Cremmerillo Gravel Jonesso A Delle Molle and a chorus under R Nicosia. Orchestra directed by C Yoerti and stage director FP Bown.

Costanzi Grand Opera Company Foli MM Ce Signorina Emilin Wergeri Paglivci M. Mezzara Crmerillo Gravel Jonesso A. Delle Molle Ainder R. Nicosia Orchestra Weill

Friends of Ireland Convention Delivers Anti League Resolutions

At the state convention of the Friends of Irish Freedom in New Haven, two resolutions were passed condemning U.S. entry into the League of Nations. One declares against the league and will be sent to state U.S. senators. The other, a 14-point arraignment, labels the league a British plot for English world domination.

New Haven The Friends of Irish Freedom United States League of Nations League England Wilson

Weather notes from Bridgeport and Atlantic coastline

Weather readings from Bridgeport and surrounding coast show fair to warm conditions with chances of showers Tuesday. Observations record clear to partly cloudy skies in New York and New England, with warmer interior temperatures and light to moderate winds along the Atlantic coast.

New York New England Laterton Lake Region Middle Atlantic New Engians Atlantic States Atlantic Coast Sandy Hook Hatteras Virginia North Carolina New Dagland New Haven Wea Block Island Boston Buffalo Maeinial Chicago Denver Detroit Hartford Hateras Glen Wacksonville Miewr Kansas City Nantucket Ciear New Orleans Clowe Norfolk Northfield Pittsburgh Portland St. Louis Fu Rain Minneapolis Ratu Washington Clear Daily Almanac Bridgepark Middlebrook Sun Moon Ever Reece Yd P.M

Liquor Dealers Expect War Ban Lifting Oct 1

A Connecticut retailer reports New York beer running schemes used to dodge bans. Beer from Rhode Island arrives by motor truck at high cost and is smuggled over the border to Connecticut dealers who mark up prices for thirsty customers. News of a lifting ban excites clubmen and bar regulars who recall prior ginger ale cravings and hope for brighter nights with openly stocked bars.

New York Connecticut Rhode Byman Bond Club of Cafe

Bethlehem Steel Men to Strike

From Youngstown in the Mahoning valley, steel mills closed as workers planned reopening efforts. Hundreds of Cleveland dock workers, members of the International Longshoremen's Union, voted to strike today in sympathy. The walkout excludes only package freight handlers. Samuel Gompers predicted a victory for striking steel workers and said the strike would be discussed at Wilson's industrial conference starting October 1.

Youngstown Mahoning Valley Cleveland International Longshoremen's Union New York Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Washington Wilson

Man Arrested After Nine Chickens Found on Person

Joe Swardish of Stratford was arrested at Stratford and Union avenues early Sunday after suspicion by Dearman Meobadden and Patrolman Loosen. A search found two chickens in a bag and seven on his clothing, with a small dog following. Swardish denied theft until James Suen of 49 Maiden Lane identified the birds, and Swardish was held at the Second precinct.

Joe Swardish Stratford Union Avenues Dearman Meobadden Swardish James Suen Maiden Tane

Obituary notice for multiple local residents

Charles Loppers Rogers of 6238 Solorado avenue died suddenly at home aged 67 after years at I M C company. Funeral services are set for 2 pm tomorrow at Walker and Banks funeral parlors on Vairhell avenue. William R K Burns funeral services to be held this afternoon at Lieherar aid ITeaphy on State street with burial at Baldieview cemetery. Kalman Shazbaher, 34, died after long illness at 180 Osborne street, funeral from late dwelling at 330 this morning and St Stephen's church for a requiem high mass at 9 o'clock.

Charles Loppers Charles Rogers Solorado Avenue Mr. Kesers The I. M.C. Company Walker and Banks Vairhell Avenue William RK. Burns William Sk. Burns Lieherar Aid Iteaphy State Street William A2 Jepson St. Luke’s Jpigscopachurch Avkil Cor Daldieview Kalman Shazbaher Kalman Shazvaher Osborne — Street

Secretary Lansing Returns to Post After Rest

Secretary of State Lansing leaves Watertown for New York to resume duties in Washington. He has spent three weeks at his summer home at Henderson's Harbor and is said to be much improved in health.

Watertown Lansing New York Washington Ite Henderson's Harbor

French Chamber Ready To Approve The Treaty

PARIS Sept 29 The Treaty of Versailles will be ratified by France in the coming week amid long drawn criticism in the Chamber of Deputies. Canvassing by leading politicians shows varying opinions but confidence grows for a favorable report from the United States Senate on the protective alliance. The alliance is seen as more important than the league, even if the United States declines to join. A diver weighs about 175 pounds in full gear.

France Chamber of Deputies Curance United States Senate United States

Popular Bridgeport Young Lady Praises Cinot Remedy

Misa Wagner of 1108 Barnum Avenue Bridgeport says Cinot helped her after stomach trouble and fatigue. She urges others to try the tonic, noting quick rest and improved sleep. Hartigan's Drug Store Fairfield Avenue carries Cinot with other outlets listed in the notice.

Misa Wagner Barnum ,Avenue Bridgeport Miss Wagner CIOT Hartigan's Drug Store Wairfield Avenue Switzer’s Southpark and Westport Drug Co Westpark Conn Wm. EH. Jones Drug Swre

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