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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1919

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Poet Golden Attacks Wilson Over Ireland Question

Peter Golden, famed for the Easter Rebellion, denounces President Wilson before Friends of Irish Freedom in the Park. he says Wilson misquoted and pushed England on the Irish issue. Major E E Kinkead rebukes Plunkett and Maurice and urges Irish self determination with personal sacrifice cited. Continued on Page Two.

Peter Golden Friends of Irish Freedom Golden Wilson England E. E. Kinkead Metropolitan Opera House Kinkhead Muldoon Rockford Ireland Horace Plunkett Kinkead Maurice United States Army Flanders

Telephone Strike Ends as Operators Return to Work

Boston April 20 The New England telephone strike ends with operators back on duty and service to be restored. Announcement says wage details to follow, with operators earning around 19 dollars weekly after seven years and retroactive to January 1. Previous max pay was 16 dollars, with demand for 22 dollars.

Julia 5. O'Conner Telephone Operators’ Department

Victory Liberty Loan Campaign Opens With Spectacular Drive

Campaign to raise 6 631 300 will open books at 10 oclock this morning in the city and push vigorously. Features include the war film The Price of Peace and aerial demonstrations. Nationwide drive marks the fifth and likely the most spectacular war funding effort. Three special trains will tour the country with airplane squadrons and military exhibits.

France United States Treasury

Newtown Over the Top in Victory Loan Drive

Newtown far surpassed its goal in the Victory loan drive with a total subscription of 125000 dollars, well above the town quota of 69200 dollars. The report notes the community’s strong support and progress toward war financing objectives.

Newtown

Guard court at murder trial in Virginia

Stanardsville Virginia April 20 bearing orders from Governor to protect the court Albermarle Rifles from Charlottesville arrive for the April term Morris son of Greene County deputy sheriff on trial for killing a mountaineer at a dancer while out on bail shot and killed Magistrate Bluford Sullivan March 2 and fled a preliminary hearing on the magistrate killing is set for tomorrow a request for troop protection followed threats Morris fired five shots at the magistrate after a 20 fine for disturbing a church service and assaulting an Episcopal rector Herman Shifflett will be heard tomorrow on charges of aiding Morris in his escape

Stanardsville Westmoreland Davis Albermaine Rifles Charlottesville Edgar Morris Greene County Morris Bluford Sullivan Flore Blue Ridge Sullivan Herman Shifflett Tua Whharze

Sebastopol Evacuated as Reds Press On in Superior Numbers

London dispatch reports Sebastopol evacuated as revolutionary committee seizes control. An eight day armistice agreed with allied command expires April 26. Allied forces had fortified Sebastopol while Bolshevik pressure and French aid struggle to hold Crimea amid retreating lines.

Sebastopol London Associated Press Constantinople Combni Tee

Vienna Seized by Soviet Politburo in Border Crisis

Vienna falls under Soldiers' council control as police dispersed. 5000 troops move on parliament building led by Colonel Sioesser Wimmer. allied proclamation threatens food cuts if unrest continues. Bolshevik influence looms, with experts proposing limits via limited occupation and frontier guards with General Peliura’s force.

PRISS Vilenna Vienna Budapest Volks Wehr Sioesser Wimmer Cunningham Poland Ukraine Peliura Moscow

State phone operators to confer with Moore

The local telephone union said a settlement in the Boston strike will not affect Connecticut operators. A conference is planned in New Haven with a joint adjustment board led by Frank Tartford and Prgenes, and Triulic Superin Ja Moore of the South. Bridgeport operators will attend and report on the New Haven session.

Cors Boston New England Newhaven Frank Tartford Prdgenes Triulic Superin Ja Moore Southand Compu Bridgeport Wuesht Sch Newdhaven

Ireland case decision awaited at peace conference

Paris April 20 def in Ireland case at peace conference expected today ex-governor Jamne of Inglis one of three Irish American commissioners told Universal Service he and colleagues expect to make an important statement tomorrow or Tuesday on the Ireland case before the conference concludes

Paris Ireland Jamne of Inglis Lold Universal Service Morrow Cuesday

JAPS TRY AMERICAN FOR AIDING KOREANS

Seoul April 17 Officials report Rev M Mowry missionary from Mansfield Ohio faced trial for allowing Koreans to use his premises for propaganda on Korean independence He admitted sheltering five Koreans at different times but denied aiding their plans

Seoul Korea Associated Press M. Mowry Mansfield Oto

George Washington Arrives in Brest After Transatlantic Voyage

The George Washington docked at Brest on April 26, marking its return voyage from New York to France on orders of President Wilson. The port call follows its transatlantic journey and reflects wartime naval movement.

George Washington Brest j—Vhce U. & Transpork New York Wilson

ALL AMERICANS IN ARMY OR WAR WORK MUST LEAVE ITALY

Paris dispatch reports the American Army in Italy ordering all American troops and war workers to depart Italy amid fear of an adverse Peace Congress decision on the Adriatic issue. Any remaining personnel must wear civilian clothes as the Big Four resume deliberations, with deadlock continuing and widespread concern over possible peace signing delays.

Italy WM. J. Buller Universal Soul Paris Peace Congress

Justice Dept May Enforce Prohibition July 1 1920

The Department of Justice may enforce prohibition when it begins July 1, with discussions on enforcement duties pending and no action yet by the revenue bureau. Brewers may continue producing beer up to 2.75 percent alcohol but face potential penalties if rules tighten after opinions from Attorney General Palmer.

Washington Department of Justice Wilson Europe Internal Revenue Raper Palmer Roper Revenue Bureau

Middletown Reaches Victory Loan Quota

Middletown carded its Victory Liberty loan quota by subscribing 1,090,000 dollars, surpassing the 1,047,000 target. The Fourth Team drive showed an oversubscription within minutes after the city sign opened, with a notable city total and varying local figures.

Middletown Mid- Wielawn Victory Liberty Loan

U S Won t Enter Side Alliance To Reassure France

President Wilson rejects entering any alliance not aligned with the League of Nations. Despite French pressure, American officials insist the League guarantees peace, with discussions on prompt military aid and secrecy surrounding the Versailles treaty.

U.S France

Bridgeport Veterans Cited For Gallantry

The 71st Division awarded 1,500 medals for bravery in France. Named honorees include Sergeant Collins of Bridgeport and Private J. He Alejen of Ansonia, among others from Derby Seymour Milford Danbury and other towns. recognition cites actions in the Argonne Meuse and Baccarat fighting.

Argonne Prorest Iaccarat Vesta Meuse New York D. Collins J. He Ale Jen Co. L Oouth Bridgeports U. A

Italy in Paris Seeks Dalmatia Fiume Bargain at Peace Talks

At Paris on April 20 the Allies’ conference tackles Italy’s demand for Dalmatia and Fiume. Orlando leans conciliatory while Sonnino insists on full fulfillment of the London treaty. Wilson’s opposition to ceding territory remains firm as talks stretch through the day in search of a middle ground.

Orlando Italy Dalmatia Fiume Paris M. Clemenceau Lloyd-George Wilson Council of Four White “House Vittorio Orlando Baron Sonnino London Dalmatian Jugoslavs Tozzi Mier Orland Adriatia Tondon

Allies Demand Germany Send Her Envoys with Full Powers

The Council of Your and the associated powers require German envoys at Versailles to be plenipotentiaries. Berlin reports Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau will send three authorized representatives to Versailles in April to receive the peace preliminaries. The delegation will be led by von Llanniel with aides Eleris Von Kelley and Henst Schmitt, plus two officials and two chancery secretaries.

Germany Council of Your Geremany Versailles von Hamiel Copenhagen JEADS von Llaniel Eleris von Kelley Henst Schmitt Legation Counesellors Tvo Tro Chancery Ser

Gathering Storms Hold Over Sea Fliers in Paris Race

Two storms moving west from the mid Atlantic delay attempts by Harry G Hawker and Captain Frederick P Raynham to win the 50 000 prize from the London Daily Mail for the first trans oceanic flight. Hawker tests wind with balloon flights from Mount Pearl Plateau while Raynham tunes prep in Quidividi hangar and inspects Martinsyde with repaired radiator.

Joins mid-Atlantic Harry G. Hawker Frederick P. Raynham London Daily Mail Hawker Raynham Mount Pearl Plateau Traynhamt Hig Quidividi Raynhant Martinsyde

Easter Fads Fade as Blase New York Sees Loan Exhibit

New York's Easter display titled What’s What in the Cloth World fails to capture crowds as the Victory Liberty Loan exhibit opens at midnight on Riverside Avenue. Promenaders eye a display of a German cannon nose and a six-airplane aerial stunt, with pyramidal hats and shiny helmets drawing interest compared to the fashion show. The scene reflects the city’s waning enthusiasm for holiday fashion amid war bond promotions and a bustling civilian display.

New York Tony Victory Liberty Loan Campaig Wirth Avenue William Hohenzollern Paris Wimond Lyons New Hoan Sr Ae

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