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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1919
Page
2
Workers of America avoided comment after a national conference proposal emerged. Operators warned of a united wage contract date and feared a nationwide strike if demands broaden. Negotiations across central and outer fields hint at extended discussions lasting several weeks.
Administration insiders forecast that cloture votes will decide the fate of the peace treaty this week. They warn that rejection by Senate or President Wilson is likely if Article 10 reservations survive in ratification, reflecting on remarks from the president during his U.S. tour.
A report states railway workers secured a victory with a new method of selecting members across boards. It notes a dual membership concept and restricted missions. Six tribunals would be headquartered in Washington.
Zenon Smillingis a prominent Lithuanian resident of Bridgeport died at 47 after brief illness. He ran a cafe at 239 Water Street and was active in the St Georges Lithuanian FR C. Funeral Monday with time to be announced. James Frank Hine died at his Bridgeport avenue home and funeral was held at his residence with Rev. L. Briggs officiating. services featured songs and pallbearers listed. He left a widow, daughter Dorothy, two stepdaughters, a stepson, and his Milford-area parents. Burial followed at Milford cemetery.
Eva Shupe of 473 Lafayette Street says Joseph Luty of 522 Myrtle Avenue is her husband and mother to their children. Luty faces trial on unspecified charges as officers pursue the case after a woman identified him to Detective Holbrook.
Army recruiting officials announced that members of Provisional Training regiments honorably discharged in 1917 are not eligible for bronze victory medals. They served under special provisions and were confined to training camps rather than deployed for combat.
Advertisement touts Peptiron as an iron manganese blend with celery pepsin and tonics for pale weak nervous sufferers. It is described as medicine and food for the blood and nerves and is promoted as effective for anemia and neurasthenia. A testimonial from Barah F. Germond of Philmont, MA is included.
A large celebration at the Casino on Slate Street marked victory over the German horde with a concert and ball attended by British society members. Notables included George B. Hall as chairman and Robert Cunningham as treasurer. Performers featured Toomey, Mrs Landbere Mather, Lewis Senton, and Walker's orchestra.
Bishop J J Nilan of Hartford will confirm a class at St Stephen's Hungarian RC Church on Spruce Street. About 250 members will receive the sacrament with individual sponsors, reviving a traditional practice. The ceremony is at four o'clock with local priests and Hartford clergy assisting, and earlier in the day a class will be confirmed at St Mary's in Notwalk.
Huge birthday cake with 30 candles showcased at a state suffragist gathering in the Strafield ballroom. Katharine Ludington received a flowers bouquet as pledges reached $23,600 by adjournment. New officers and county chairmen were elected, with leading figures named from Hartford New Haven and beyond.
Samuel I. Rundle, an 85 year old former Danbury manufacturer, was granted a divorce in his favor by Judge James H. Webb after a commission report favored Rundle’s cross complaint. Ulady A. Rundla sought 500000 alimony amid claims of intolerable cruelty and prior divorces, but no alimony was awarded.
A forecast notes a slight cool spell with warmer conditions in the western area. The southern New England region is expected to remain mostly dry with no significant temperature changes on Saturday.
The note urges readers to ready for winter travel and highlights available robes gloves foot and hand warmers chains tires and related items as worthy purchases for the season.
Among yesterday pledges Waa ons for 190 dollars from the Bridgepost Republican Town Committee and Mrs. Shaw announced that it was the first gift ever received from a political party.
An aged advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets as a treatment for influenza and grip like illnesses. It claims a larger dose than standard grip remedies and urges preventive use when sick with an exhortation about a “good plan.”
The sale features Velour and Velvet hats for women and children, trimmed dress hats, veils, marabout capes, ostrich boas, fur scarfs, and silk waists with substantial reductions. Numerous brands and prices listed, highlighting discounted items across hats, coats, capes, and women's apparel.
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