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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1920

Page

6

Overall Recruits Move to Cut Overall Cloth Supply

News from multiple cities reports a coordinated push by clubs and officials to restrict overall clothing sales. The movement, led by YMCA and Baptist groups, proposes banning prices and urging residents to wear or obtain cheaper overalls. Local leaders in Ashbury Park and Emporia pledge support and seek official recognition for the overall clubs.

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Students Strike For Teacher Pay Rise At Renton

Students at the technical school in Renton Pa end a strike to back teachers demand for higher salaries. They previously pressed for a flat $500 yearly increase and sought a $790 boost, alleging loyalty to elders amid school board talks.

J.B. Bundy Bilgner Pry Renton Watudents Technical School Atcepi Eldriors

Weather outlook for New England and New York

Cloudy with showers likely Saturday and Sunday as a cold front moves southeast. Temperature changes expected across the east half of the region, with widespread showers and unsettled conditions moving from the Mississippi Valley eastward over the next 48 hours.

New England Ear York Mississippi River

Women of Eport Churches Hear World Drive Addresses

Women from Eport churches gathered at Stratfield yesterday to hear leaders discuss the interchurch World Movement and the Church Federation. Pilss Clementina Butler urged women to lead in church good housekeeping, while Migs Enetler Groutt brought a world viewpoint and Dr Ramx Harvin outlined a campaign budget of 329,900,690 dollars.

E’port Stratfield Interchurch World Movement Pilss Clementina Butler Migs Enetler Groutt Ramx Harvin Sewbrie

Striking workers seize pamphlets as railway tension rises

Front Page One report notes improved service yet strikers hand over pamphlets to Jersey City police. A union committee surrendered materials alleged to advocate radical action, while the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen vows no propaganda at meetings. Hampered by uncertain timelines, officials expect possible return to work if demands receive assurances.

Cemral Counc America Jersey City Jreebing

Balks at attempt to settle up his estate

News from Seattle reports Jens Nielsen died on his way to Seattle after plans to send funds to his mother in Denmark were halted. Nielsen, missing since April 29, failed to arrive and friends suspect foul play or disappearance. A $4,200 bank deposit remains tied up as investigators trace his movements.

Seattle Jens & Niclaen Alasiay Miner Denmark Nielsen Edin Niglser Airamship Buen Rochester Minn Alieka

Eleven Hunger Strikers Released From Mountjoy

Eleven more hunger strikers were released from Mountjoy prison today. Details of the release conditions remain unclear and city life appeared normal with no major incidents. A small team was halted by armed men at Kimro Junction, near Cark, early this morning.

Dgblin

Forbidden Japanese Nobles From Involvement in Stage Affairs

A government edict in April bans young Japanese lords from theatrical or vaudeville activities. The move, aimed at curbing aristocratic influence in the arts, follows warnings to peers and selective performances. A later suppression was ordered, with members barred from public and private productions.

TOYO Ihane

Father threatens suit over hazing injury at Jefferson school

A Pittsburg man from Morefle complains his children may be harmed by hazing at Jefferson school. He vows to sue for damages if injuries occur, citing a public serving commission letter and a school principal's approval of hazing.

Pyitsburch George W. Elealor Morefle Mt. Taselity Jefferson Ighter Tadee Jobn Tach Public Serving Commission Allegheny County Rankin Techrer

30 Million Bill for Disabled Soldiers Introduced

Washington April 16 a bill introduced by Representative Langley Republican Kentucky would provide 30 000 000 for the aid during the next two years of disabled service men and women who have been discharged and cannot take care of themselves. The secretary of the treasury would be authorized to establish new hospitals. The report also notes moves by Carranza and Villa with mixed details.

Washington Todas Langley Heprilican Kentucks Secretary of the Treasury Tecesva

Tenderloin Cafe Raid by Dry Agents

New York report states Apell Lt Patrick Finn and the tenderloin cafe proprietor and three waiters were arrested tonight after a raid on the establishment. Agents who claimed liquor at the place alleged they found intoxicants and related contraband, with court proceedings set for tomorrow.

New York Apell Patrick Finn Tenderloin Cafe Pias Prietor Iton Tara Harkwack Mevitabrons

Salem Lodge Vice Presidential Candidate Notice

Fragmentary text references a lodge titled vice president and mentions Henry Cabot Godse as a United States senator with a secretary of state figure. The garbled OCR suggests political nominating context possibly for a Republican vice presidential candidacy and a Salem location. No clear event date or definitive individuals beyond names emerge.

Salem Oresun Henry Cabot Godse United States Iain Matewud Sates Todas Lokshe United

Obituary notices from a distant city in turmoil

Obituary notices report multiple deaths and funeral details including W. O'Neil. Glywell Keown. Peter. Thorne McMullen. I. James Diamond. Kowalkewsten. and others. Services listed with home addresses, churches, and cemeteries such as St Michael's, Park Cemetery, and Saint Augustine's. Burials set in local cemeteries with mass and committal ceremonies conducted by various clergymen.

Dames W. O'Neil Hses SB Glywell Keown Ste Hosphia Bret M Dwin Thornton Toumbul Mr. Owen Pineviolence Sergious Burlal Wagi Parle Phooiws McMullen Thome McMullen Howe Na Neue Gooven Motautthy Orchoelk St. Augustine'’s Ehurat al Mon'etagh James I STN Ised Ly Joseph A. Cranley Rot Gantae J.donshue Rot Gantae J.donshue. the Fullbearers Were Chorpe TM Bhy Willi Volne Veene Kissell Clifford Bucklay Fale David Osborne St. Michaels Céinebery Rod Bowen Veel Derriee Jonnelewtt Schon Avexandes Mra. Sanoel Diamond St. Michael's

Moore v Moore Fraud Case Details and Nevada California Moves

In a staged fraud dispute, Mrs Moore alleges abandonment and seeks declarations amid a case tying to their California marriage. The attorney general notes her testimony as a key part of the complaint while Moore moves through filings in Nevada and California as legal action proceeds.

Wil Moore Iui Alber Fide Realdonce Los Angeles Livy Prion Ali Ad Willy Auld Oyueswat Iikiy Loutty Daighs Watie California Fee Nevada Seneral

Danbury Man Reported to Duty After Absence

A damaged notice notes that April 16 actions affected workers in Danbury with New York, New Raven ford and rail Nows roads employees reported for duty today after a period away.

Danbury Ganbury New York New Ravenford Ral

R B Walkout for More Money Sparks Labor Tension

A fragmented notice describes a walkout by workers demanding higher pay. Reporters note railway concerns and tenant interests linked to the strike, with mixed views on its radicality and leadership. The piece highlights the lack of a strong militant element and ongoing surveillance by officials.

Strikers on Penn Road Ordered to Return to Work

Pennsylvanian, Reading, and Baltimore and Ohio railroad workers in the Philadelphia district on strike were ordered to resume work late tonight after a conference with mediators and railroad officials.

Penn Road Phigadie Pennsylvania Rewdlag Baltimore Oslo Philadelphia Gondoslun Witla Praary

Pennsylvania Railroad Orders Preference For Perishables

The Pennsylvania Railroad Co announced that an order is issued effective on all parts of its system to give perishables preferred handling on the same basis as perishable food products.

Teiadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad

Denies Influence in Short Strike by LWW Yardmen

Reported discussions show yardmen of the LWW denying external influence as a strike began over two weeks ago. Rail workers, led by union chiefs, pressed for contract adherence while disruption spread to transportation, with trains halted and platforms thinning as crews stood by their terms.

LWW

Cleveland Strikers Refuse Ultimatum Strike Continues

Cleveland strikers defy a New York based general managers association ultimatum urging a return to work by noon. Four hundred sixty members of Local Lodge 290 of the Brotherhood in Toledo union yards along with Erie railroad workers and Cleveland yard staff vote to continue striking, demanding sustained action.

Cleveland Muldroad New York Revirn Lalo Prent Lodge No Taiiroagh Iruninen Joon Centsylvania Oae Volod Loremain Sirika Erie York Central Collinwood Cleveland Strikers

Coal supply improves in New England after rail strike

Boston April 18 A surge of coal freight into New England marks improvement in the coal situation as rail lines cut passenger trains and halted service for several days. Predictions of curtailment by major railroads prompted several lines to indicate continued reduced operations may extend into the near future.

Boston Aisha Sirika Sproul Transii Hon New York New Taran Hartford Senger Trama

Closure of Schenck Co Iron Foundry Amid Chrome Supply Delays

The Schenck Co iron foundry near TRON FOCATRY closes with about 40 workers affected. Reopening hinges on chrome receipt. remaining plant operations keep a caretaker staff.

TRON Toad Lhup Schenck Co

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