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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1919
Page
2
A Republican club meeting last night endorsed Mayor Wilson as governor candidate for next year. County Commissioner Ballard challenged the resolution, but it passed two to one amid debate over the re election and party support.
A vintage deck of lines promises a legendary razor used by famed figures, boasting a fresh edge on demand. It touts durability and long shaving mileage, urging buyers to strop or hone when dulled and to visit their dealer to see why millions have switched to this safe real razor.
Stratford region reports new additions including Devon Milford Faimfield and Wairfield joining the local group Co. These changes reflect ongoing expansion and partnerships within the Stratford community network.
Crowds cheer a long procession honoring veterans including aviators infantrymen and sailors. Miss Z V Keeler and others lead a sea-going unit commanded by Lieut Commander A de Merritt. Nurses, Spanish War and Civil War veterans, and numerous civic groups follow with bands, flags, and a large Home Service display.
Weather notes show a general pattern of fair to partly cloudy skies across eastern states with cooler nights. Wednesday and Thursday expected fair in most areas, with moderate northeast winds offshore. Observations list multiple coastal cities and temperatures, indicating clearing conditions after recent rain across Atlantic states.
City plans to deposit ashes and waste in the western end of Seaside Park starting today after a Board of Health meeting. A letter from George S. Eames, Park Board president, proposed using park land west of Barnum Dike to expand the park and improve the sea wall and boulevard toward Haverweather Island. The board discussed trailer housing for ash collection but took no action. A permanent blacksmith for the plant was debated, and an ambulance for communicable disease transfer was considered, with plans to study a dedicated vehicle.
At a Park Commission meeting a report said a fender on the Steeplechase Island drawbridge was blown down in a recent wind and blocked marine traffic. The government protested to city authorities and the protest rose to Park Commoners. The fender will be removed. Steeplechase Island development remains undecided and will be taken up at a special meeting. The lack of funds delays prop ig development. decision whether island is city property or to be leased to amusement firm will come at the special meeting.
Twenty six guards including two officers were ordered by Major General Burpes to guard Hartford jail over 28 alleged detainees. Immigration Inspector Clark said aid was sought from Governor Holcomb and that prisoners from Bridgeport would be brought here. Guardsmen will work in six man shifts outside the left wing of the building.
Forty five alleged Reds taken in a raid on Wilkurd Street in Sadler's bill area will be transported to Hartford this morning for examination by immigration officials at the county jail. The men have been held since Saturday night.
Obituaries and death notices list infant Arthury Brauer died at home on Stilinian street with funeral at Rosienes and interment at Park scenehery. Other notices include Henry Tale and Mary Mautr funeral details, and Annie Kearney and Thorsee Wightman services. Public memorials note burial at Park cemetery, Danbury and May graves, with pallbearers named.
The Sandy Hook proving ground will be abandoned after Secretary Baker approved a board’s recommendation. Ordnance testing moves to the Aberdeen Maryland site while Sandy Hook becomes a vocational school for artillery. District Deputy Harry C Scofield will visit St John’s Lodge No 3 on November 12 at 7 30 with Ta degree and lunch served.
A local man credits Cinot with a complete improvement after chronia constipation and sour stomach. He reports relief after two bottles and urges others to try the herbal remedy. Cinot is advertised as sold at Sartigan's Wrnngw Stores and multiple towns including Stamford, Norwalk, Westport, and Danbury.
Leslie Huggins of 203 Brewster street suffered a compound fracture of the right arm a fracture of the left ankle and chest contusions after being caught in a whirling shafting at the Locomobile company plant where he worked. His condition showed some improvement at St. Vincent's hospital last night.
In Boston a 25 year old Private William Duchaine of Haverhill and the First Provisional Regiment was fatally shot while trying to stop a barber shop quarrel. Jah D. Laurenti s, 35, was arrested on a murder charge after exchanging shots with Laurenti s allegedly targeting two others. The incident occurred in a West End barber shop and pool room.
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