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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1920

Page

2

Socialist Claims Seat in New York City Meeting

Socialist alderman candidate Edward Cassidy claimed a 207 vote plurality in last election and said he would not yield his seat before his term ends. On Tuesday April 27 in Armory A. A. hall speakers included Gasper McLevy former Assemblyman, Milwaukee Mayor Daniel Hoan, and James Maurer head of the American Federation of Labor in Pennsylvania.

Bdward Cassidy New York Lie Metrovalls Carpenters’ Hall Tim Street Pariy Hove Gasper McLevy August Claessans

Two Autos and Two Bicycles Stolen in City

Police report two autos and two bicycles stolen yesterday from local addresses. A Ford runabout belonging to Morris M. Robin at 825 Colorado Avenue was taken from a Wood avenue garage. A Buick sedan with plate 0484 was taken from New Haven. Bicycles owned by Ceril Linehan of 71 Highland Avenue and William O'Brien of 202 Pedern street were stolen from nearby locations.

Morris M. Robin Colorado Avenue Wood Avenue New Haven Ceril Linehan Highland Avenue Thercade William O'Brien Pedernd Street Whitman State Street

Donor's Wife Describes Recovery Appeal in Bridgeport

Mrs Lallian Denol of Ter Deacon Street Bridgeport narrates a health decline and energy loss, then credits a tonic named EXCLA RTIGAN'S for relief. The ad lists multiple pharmacies selling the product across Connecticut towns including Stamford Southport Westport Stratford Milford Ansonia Seymour and Derby.

Lallian Denol Denor Ter Deacon Street Bridgeport Cinot Oior & Exclartigan Insiend Agi Main Congress Streets Luin Switzers Southport Wm. St. John Stratford

Goopn Road Men Quit Strike Saga Continues

Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor said unions would back brotherhoods in their fight with insurgent strikers and would confer with brotherhood leaders tomorrow. Reports from Cincinnati indicate loyalty to the union.Detroit demands from 4000 yardmen. Kansas City unrest with 1595 out and 200 returning to work. 2690 on Pittsburgh and Lake Erie out. railroads see no settlement progress as strikes spread across Michigan and Ohio.

Samuel Gompers Tabor Clevelani Watkout & Mistake G. Lee Brotherhood of Railroad Cincinnati S. Dent Amerie Ohio City Kansas City Richard Hopkins Detroit Newely Niles, Tuckson Battle Creek Kalamazoo Saginny Tink and Pentiac Mich Traths Pittsburgh Gatandsti Pittsburgh and Lake Erie

Freight and Passenger Traffic Crippled to Pittsburgh

Freight traffic in and out of Pittsburgh on the Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railroads was at a standstill. More than 3,500 employees of the Pittsburgh and Lakes Erie line joined a strike, halting through passenger trains on the Pennsylvania system. Officials warned the situation could reach a critical stage within 24 hours if strikes continued, as 1,490 men in the Poondo WS yards and 400 conductors walked out, with limited services to New York and Boston suspended.

Pittsburgh Penn Pittburgh Pennsylvania Baltimore Fittsburgh Poondo WS New York Corm Pittstowen Boston Hense Firther

Springfield switchmen lauded for holding posts at meeting

In Springfield Massachusetts on April 11 a noon meeting of Boston and Albany yard switchmen at West Springfield boosted hopes they will remain at work. Brotherhood officials expressed confidence a walkout today is unlikely as yard employees of the Boston and Maine and New Haven appear opposed to striking now.

Springfield Mass Stor Boston and Albany West Springfield Brotherhood Boston May New Haven

Freight moves from Cleveland as strikes begin

New York Central officials report 300 cars of westbound general freight and 200 cars of eastbound foodstuffs handled in Collinwood yards today by about 24 switchmen. Yardsmen face meetings with no decisions while plants cut jobs and furnaces idle amid the strike.

Cleveland Newt York Central Railroad Collinwood Pittern New ‘York Central Cal Linswood Cleveland Yardsmen’s Association Tracherhead Railroad Thitinones Oseraehemen Armerican Steal and Wire Company Newburgh

Palmer to act on strike today in government move

Washington reports say Attorney General Palmer will decide today on government action in the strike wave sweeping key centers. Officials gathered evidence by telephone and telegraph, with staff attorneys reviewing cases of government action during strikes. The inquiry extends beyond initial scope, considering possible use of the Lever Act and a possible criminal indictment.

Washington Palmer Department of Justices Strila Fein'y Genena Georgia Canters Burle Che Ascrat al Instructiona Offiica United States Eri

Switchmen at Worcester Yards Quit. Return After Meeting

About 50 night shift switchmen of the Boston and Albany railroad at Worcester yard quit work late yesterday. They agreed at a union meeting to return and other union members resumed work. The day shift reported for duty and railroad officials granted four hours off to attend a mass meeting of railroad men to discuss the strike issue.

Worcesticorn Mass Boston and Albany Railroad Worlk Thy

Lackawanna R R Hard Hit By Strike

Suranton Pa April 11 Officials say only passenger trains moved today on the Lackawanna line and they expect abandonment within about 34 hours. A firemen meeting reported a strike vote though no authoritative result yet. The strike has not yet affected the Pennsylvania division of the Delaware and Hudson but could tie it up by tomorrow.

Suranton. Pa Lackawanna Railroad Slike Pinnsylvania Division Delaware and Hudson Toomorrow

Pitcairn Yards Close After Force Walkout

The railroad yards at Pitcairn, a major locomotive center on the Pennsylvania Railroad, shut down tonight as switchmen conductors and brakemen joined a strike. Over 9,000 workers were affected by the walkout.

Pitcairn Force Pitcaburgh Peon Pltvalen Pennsylvania Railroad

Spinach linked to two deaths in unclear incident

A murky report from April describes suspected poisoning linked to canned spinach. Authorities note a first death and a second, with investigators probing possible contamination or prank manipulation. Names and precise details are unreadable due to OCR errors.

Snowflake Marshmallow Creme Dessert Demo at Market

A Bridgeport Public Market demonstration promotes Snowflake Marshmallow Creme as a finishing touch for desserts and treats. The ad invites shoppers to see the tester explain various desserts and to obtain a free booklet “Desserts of Quality.”

New England Kong Tele Dtke Nike Bridgeport

Nation Wide Lottery Campaign Arrests Reported

Fourteen Columbus men were jailed on charges of selling lottery tickets as part of a national sweep. Authorities say the operation involved four major lottery outfits linked to Honduras Cuba Alaska and a Toledo printing house. Arrested were a general agent and several ticket sellers including Clarence Krauss Dennis Good August Kaiser Philip Sehnclub William Weilbacher and Conrad Bauer along with others in Ohio cities. Police say federal officers had pressed for action.

Otews Aneraciiy Doug Columbus Seleou Honduras National Bank of the Republic of Cuba Toledo Ohio Polies U Rey Urned Tole Lie Honduras com +pany Clarence D. Krauss Dennis Good August J. Kaiser Philip

Obituary notices and services across several families

A jumble of obituary notices lists Theodore Christensen and others with funeral times, locations, and survivors. Services are noted at Scandigan Mission Church and various local churches, with burials in Mountain Grove Cemetery and Park Cemetery. Names include Avie Leigh Barrier, Rose Eien J. Quire, Robert C Wakehead, Henry Stone, and Frederick L. Weaver, among others.

Theodore Christensen Pureral Services Scandigavian Mission Church Wirth Mr. Hemdrinlswon Mountain Grove Cemetery

Era of Spirit 10 Begin Says Walsh at Forum

Dr Fames J Walsh, noted Catholic intellectual and scholar, spoke at a forum on the World War’s aftermath and reconstruction. He urged a shift toward spiritual works over materialist aims, citing Europe’s desolation after wars and Napoleon’s purge as evidence that culture can rise from hardship. He warned America will suffer readjustment pains but emerge stronger with renewed artistic and literary purpose.

Fames J. Walsh de Walsh Walsh America

Well Known Milford Woman Dies at Home

Milford April 21 Mrs Martha J Hopkins of 43 High street Milford native of New Haven died Saturday night. Survived by daughter Miss Irene Warrenn an assistant principal at Milford High School two sons Howard J Hopkins and Fred J Hopkins of Chicago two brothers Edward F H Judd of Milford and William J Judd of New Haven. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 1 0 o clock conducted by Rev Lesa Brigns. Burial in Faith Haven.

Willams William Ft Lindley Strott Wte Streitford Michael J. O'Casnor Reqnem St. James Sich St. Miglae Weber Milford Martha J. ‘Hopking Elmer EH. Wopkins High Street Hopkins New Haven Bee Saxe Une Hinsbald Irene Warrenn Milfard High School Howard 1 Fred Jt Hopkins Chicago Edlward FH. Judd Milfard William J. Judd New Haven Lesa Brigns Wisst Gaurech Faith Haven

Whiskey in egg cases jolts Rutland rail town tale

A former newsbot on the Rutland railroad was shot in the left shoulder by customs officers after refusing to tow his jalopy trick car. Authorities reported whiskey and gin were found in cases in the vehicle.

Rouses Point N. Vo Foxeph Agin Rutland

Milford limits jitney to ten for Bridgeport beach trips

Milford authorities will limit jitneys to about ten buses for service from Bridgeport to area beaches this summer. Sheriff James Maher said the plan mirrors winter operations and aims to protect regular drivers from new jitney competition while the season opens. Buses would run on a four to six minute headway.

Milford Bridgeport James Maher Millora Beaches

Home of UM's Barn Hosts Stilwagen Family

Mr and Mrs Frank Stilwagen reside at 950 ae street Wordnos Stufferngon. At 2:80 o'clock tonight they will visit City Grove cemetery for a briefing or event.

Prank Stilwagen Tountein Grove Cagnetery

C B Tibball Dead in Milford Community

Tibball died Friday morning after a long illness in Milford. He was a printing business partner with Joseph R. Clark of West River Street and a member of local groups Wy and Ackenashirl. Funeral at his father Chas L. Mirhail of Milford Point home Wednesday at 2. Rev J D Carlson of Plemiouth Church to officiate. He is survived by widow Jane Jaughter. Public notice mentions the new lord mayor of Tanday Sir Edward Cooper as an accomplished organist.

Joseph R. Clark West Ricy Street Th Jocal WO Ackenashirl Ted Men Heeld Chas Mirhail Milfor Point J. D. Carlson Tanday Edward Cooper

Personal Grudge Origin of Strike Continues

A disrupted wage dispute unfolds as Grunay, a yard foreman, argues with management over reinstatement and pay rises amid broader labor pressure. Officials discuss committee passages and possible wage movements while public opinion and political signals loom.

Rebels Seize All Government Property at Sonora

In Nogales Sonora on April 1 rebels seized all federal government property including customs houses. A man named Ansonia Lombardus of 90 Howes Street was shot in the neck. authorities suspect Joseph Robengi. Lombardus was treated at a Derby hospital and later sent home in serious condition.

Nogales Sonor Mexica Republi Sonora Ansonia Silot Ansonea

French Charge False Reports in Ruhr and Freiburg Clash

A French proclamation in the Ruhr denies rumors of US demands on French troops and labels as false reports of unrest. It cites notching exchange of shots near Freiburg as French cavalry clashed with German mounted detachment after the area was occupied.

Ruhr Canaport United States

Weather features shifting patterns across regions

The forecast notes cloudy conditions and milder warmth in parts of New York and surrounding areas. A storm center over New Mexico moves eastward, bringing unsettled weather with potential changes by Monday night and Tuesday as temperatures rise in southern regions.

Wid Marler New Yorks New Mexico Athiarties Atlantic

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