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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1920

Page

5

Orgy of Spending Effect of Bonus C Off Claims

Atlantic Oury April 27 The United States Chamber of Commerce opposes granting a World War I bonus to soldiers. A proposed resolution questions large wartime payments and argues a bonus would depress labor and production. The chamber supports private investment for European recovery and calls for tax policy changes to attract capital.

Atlantic United States Chamber of Commerce Resolutions Committee Jts Esch Europe Haseen

Motion for Non Suit Denied by Judge Haines

In Stamford Superior court Judge Haines denied a motion for non suit in actions brought by Jona Skinner and John Skinner against Anthony Shuple over injuries from a November automobile accident. The plaintiffs seek damages around 3000 dollars. the defendant’s negligence and contributory negligence arguments were addressed after testimony. The 10 year old boy suffered fractures and shock, with the family seeking relief for medical costs and damages.

Auése Frank D. Haines Ronesult Jona Skinner John Skinnerry Samford Burt Noer Jr Sy Shopis Stamford Levon

Myrtle Beach Man Charged With Theft in Milford

Milford Conn April 2 A Myrtle Beach man alias Alford Clitman was arrested tonight after Milford police secured further evidence. He faced $500 bonds before Judge Brown. Hannigan or Daly, rearrested, was released after police said he cooperated. Police believe he is linked to recent break ins and meter thefts.

Milford Furry English Alford Clitman Myrtle Beach Thomas Hansigan Patrolnas Weary Gunner Cwo Herman Schutte Eastroadway Argest Judge Brown Hannigan Daly

Monstrous Navy Charge Denied by Admiral McKean

Rear Admiral J S McKean called the Sims indictment monstrous and said delays by the navy department did not cause Allied shipping losses. He testified before the Senate Investigating Committee that no one has sufficient knowledge to blame the navy for 300000 Allied deaths and that the charge will be disproved.

Washington Miral Sims Navy Department J. S. McKean Senate Cr Ae Avery Itern Mary Ann Dentler Arthur Clistterdon Stema Tack McGeith Ron Ludwig

Britain denies rebates for canal tolls

The British government denies reports it rebates canal tolls for ships passing through the Panama Canal. The embassy said Britain only pays tolls when its vessels charter a lime and is not granting rebates to British ships.

Britain

Commission Surf Case: Groschel v Klein Post Hearing

The court issued a reserved decision after testimony in the case of Charles H. Groschel against Benjamin Klein. The plaintiff claimed to have placed property for Klein in the Strat-14 section and seeks recovery of value. Judge Walsh presided in the proceedings.

Fises Corr Charles H. Groschel Benjamin Klein Thia Klein Walsh

Ban on Harriet Beecher Stowe Lecture Sparks Faculty Walkout

In Richmond Virginia the Ghatham Episcopal Institute faculty resigns en masse after the college bans a Harriet Beecher Stowe lecture. The cancellation by President Pruden sparks protest from northern alumni and faculty, leading to mass resignations effective Friday.

Richmond Harriet Beecher Stowe Thase Ghatham Episcopal Institute Pruden Institute Stowe Willis Northern Colleges Thucl

Congress Asked to Aid AR Men

Senators and representatives were asked by striking railroad workers to press President Wilson to ensure the railroad labor board hears their demand for higher pay. The letter urged a timely decision within 19 days, citing workers' inability to support families amid delays in wage dispute resolution.

Washington Apel Senate House Wilson Railroad Labor Board

Hawley Hardware suit over alleged false statements

Charles Lindquist former officer and stockholder sues Charles W. Hawley Joseph A. Stagg and Herbert Bottomley in Superior Court alleging false and fraudulent statements about the company business seeking 25000 damages. Lindquist claims he offered stock at 1000 after leaving the firm but Hawley refused and attempts to sell failed due to asset statements. he alleges false valuations and misstatements by the defendants.

Charles Lindquist Ennoiive Hawey Hardware Company Charles W. Hawley Joseph A. Stagg Herbert Bottomley Lindquist Hawley Tindquist

Marshall Hosts New British Ambassador Geddes in Washington

Sir Auckland Geddes arrived in Washington to present credentials to President Marshall and meet senior officials at the state department. The formal reception followed discussions with Washington leaders and other officials during Geddes’ first visit as British ambassador.

Sir Auckland Geddes Guest Et Seine Fuer

Denmark Election Returns Shifts in Parliament Seats

In Copenhagen April results show the Social Democrats Independents and Radicals each lose a seat. Conservatives 17, Socialists 42, Liberals 48, with the Trades and Independent groups, and the Radicals, facing changes as Parliament composition adjusts.

Copenhagen Trades Party Radicala Vals

Refugees Leave Mazatlan and Tojolobampo Flight

An American steamer arrived at Tojolobampo with all Mazatlan refugees aboard who wished to depart. General Elias Calle announced the evacuees, while street riots were reported in Mazatlan between Sarranza soldiers and citizens. In Tombstone, the Wootton kidnapping trial defense rested as testimony nears end.

Agua Prieta Lonore Mex Tojolobampo

Vacation With Pay At Milford Plant Brought

Milford April 27 employee of Goodyear Vetaing Rubber company will take vacation with pay. The announcement stated today that he will be away for a period not specified, under the company plan.

Milford Goodyear Vetaing Rubber Company

A Slow Day at the Ball Yard Hum

A garbled OCR fragment references music by Fatty Arbuckle and a ball yard scene. The text shows distorted phrases about a slow day, jokes, and misrendered names, creating a vignette of a vintage film or theater moment with unclear specifics.

Ball Yard Fatty Arbuckle

Potatoes Frozen. Bridgeport Firm Sues for Losses

The National Grain Corporation of Bridgeport filed in common pleas court alleging $1,000 damages for a shipment of potatoes purchased last March and received in a frozen condition. The plaintiff seeks $1,800, claiming the delayed and frozen delivery caused the loss.

Tye National Grain Corporation of Bridgeport Common Pleas Igudast Dore Morirea

Theft of $200000 in Bonds Disclosed

The theft of $200000 in bonds and other securities was disclosed in New York on April 27. Police say about $500000 worth of bonds disappeared from a safe, with $7000 bonds found on a street, and investigators believe the rest were hidden in a suspect’s home. Authorities plan sales to recover losses and pursue formal charges.

G. Doneret Banat Conriecs Linn

Seek Cab Driver's Body Taunton April B1-O

A search by authorities between Taunton and Euston sought the body of Oliver L. Eklund of Vecyldence, believed hidden by his murderers. Blend, a public car driver, testified about traveling with two strangers toward Union Station as a possible lead. A body or fragments were found abandoned in the Dorchester district, with stains noted on a turning board inside the vehicle.

Taunton Mase Euston Oliver L. Eklund Vecyl- Dence Blend Union Station Dore Chester

Murphy and O'Brien Defendants in Suit

In a civil action the defendants Murphy and O'Brien are named along with several others. The suit alleges an outstanding balance of 940 due for 46 gallons at 30 dollars per gallon. Damages of 1,000 dollars are claimed.

Dulua Herbert Rupert Eau Wali Be D' Brien Allum Ford Timothy Ob Murphy Balaner

Outing Club Dance at High School

The Outing Club of BritRe Nort High School held an entertainment and dance yesterday at the high school gym. Only club members attended and refreshments were served.

High Scioon BritRenort High Schow High School Sym

Wilson for Third Term in Washington Politics

In a fragmentary draft from a Washington scene a third term bid is discussed. The text mentions a former senator and influential figures weighing a nomination, with notes on the Republican split and Lowden’s reduced chances. The tone suggests party infighting shaping the nomination landscape.

Milford Education Festival Invites Public to Attend

A shaky OCR fragment notes an event at Milford focusing on education and a festival. It invites interested readers to attend on Thursday and Friday, with details unclear due to text corruption.

Amusements Plaza At Taree Weathers The Blue Screen

The Plaza theatre at Taree presents The Stolen Kiss starring Norma Talmadge in a dramatic plot about Felicia Day a Brooklyn girl kept ignorant by her guardian. The show includes vaudeville acts headlined by Catalano Williams and company with songs and piano numbers, plus another comedy and musical attractions.

Binney Vaudevilla Bil Catalano Williams and Company Ordber Tarmont and Wright Patr Daviniye Chase and Latour Steeler and Burnet Charlie Chaplin Hettonel Towarrny Cnn Che Dash Goltwyn Thiumy Bowen Mick Wdeville Vandeville

Local Firms Face Multiple Suit Actions Amid Debts

In Fairfield Superior Court Hawthorne Company faces a $1,440.08 balance claim with damages of $1,750. National Ice and Coin Company of New York sues Berkshire Ice Company for $2,924.94. Wilson and Company, Inc. sues Davey Bros, Inc. for an unpaid butter bill of $2,326.06.

MM. Kirchberger

Admits He Killed Wife in New Haven

San Francisco dispatch reports Henry X Orr a 19 year old soldier in the transport corps confessed to killing his wife Margaret in New Haven Conn. The body was found on a Whitneyville bridge March 21 from a mortal wound. Police note struggle and missing weapon. Orr’s whereabouts after Rome trip remain unknown.

New Haven San Francisco Henry x. Orr Transport Corps Margaret Conn Orr Ore Whitneyville Rome Whitney Rae

Cooks and Stewards and Owners Ratify New Wage Agreement

In New York on April 27 a landmark accord was reached between the Cooks and Stewards' union and the American Steamship Owners' Association, with the U S Shipping Board at the conference. The pact covers more than 15000 cooks and stewards aboard American flag ships, addressing wages hours and working conditions.

New York Cooks and Stewards' Union United States Shipping Board

Ousted President of Guatemala Is Held

Washington April 27 Es trada Cabrera the deposed Guatemalan president is held by the provisional government while an inquiry probes claims that the former leader's vast estate is government property Newspapers in Guatemala published an Amurra order forbidding general elections from August 23 to 29 The report also notes a non support charge against 75 year old Timothy McCarthy of 35 Wrat arrested on a warrant last night with bonds posted at PLBO

Washington Timothy McCarthy PLBO

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