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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1920

Page

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Forty Fighters Prepare to Quit Farmer Labor Party

NEW YORK August 5 A formal withdrawal announced by the committee of 48 from the Farmer-Labor party amid charges the Utah branch is controlled by the Industrial Workers of the World The 48ers plan re organization at a Monday executive committee meeting per secretary Allen McCurry The Palmer Labor party is called radical and not aligned with the original aims of the 48ers.

Farmer-Labor Party I. W. W. Control Committee of 48 Utah Teaders Christensen New York Perley P. Christensen IH. A. McCollem Charles A. Weaver Utah Farmer-Labor Organization Industrial Workers of the World Fonday Allen McCurry 48Ers Palmer-Labor Party

Harding Urges Conscience as Guide for Nation

Senator Harding spoke to Spanish War veterans urging the nation to follow its conscience in peace and war, saying America should play its part without inviting foreign powers. He tied defending American rights to both the Spanish and World Wars, noting humanity urged action but flagging at physical infringement. The talk coincided with veterans inviting Harding and Mrs. Harding to lead the reunion as regimental hosts.

Marion Council of Foreign Owers America Anyme Cmal Iis Veicr Earth Hiaip Intagtry Hen Shenator Harding Hey

Trainman crushed to death by freight cars

Murphy a 24 year old brakeman was crushed between two freight cars at 8 20 last night near Connecticut Avenue and Hanceport when the accident occurred He sustained internal injuries and died seven hours later at the hospital Dr Coyle of the Baltimore general staff attended him Murphy a resident of Quincy Mass was at work in the freight yard at the time of the accident

George Murphy Rlgenort Urphy Hop Connecticut Br. Coyle Bmore Gener Qui Mass

Mexican Patrol Boats Seized In New Revolt

Hostilities have begun at Ensenada in the revolt against the Mexican federal government. The patrol ship Tecate was seized by Cantu authorities and Captain Leon ardo Zepeda killed. The seizure followed the Newark's arrival with the news at Ensenada, amid the rise of David Zarate as a political challenger.

San Diego Calif Ensenada Esteban Santa Seiz Cantu Mmair Tetate Leonardo Zepeda Tecate Newark A.hf Menore Seepper Pre Point San Jose David Zarate

Allies Aid Preparations for Poland in War Outlook

London dispatch reports allied powers planning armed aid for Poland as Soviet diplomacy secures a hand in armistice talks. Warsaw grants Minsk armistice delegates power to negotiate peace while aiming to keep Polish sovereignty intact. Continued discussions between Britain and France follow Poland's critical military position.

London Europe Poland Minsk Arsin Moscow Sillex Polish Council of Defense Warsaw Asinyk

Rioting Over Strike Breakers Injures Dozens in Denver

A Denver mob attacked strike breakers and sympathizers, injuring 30 to 35 people including Chief Hamilton Armstrong and multiple policemen. Five street cars were wrecked and the Denver Post plant damaged as crowds, about a thousand strong, clashed with authorities amid fires in Frankfort Heights and a citywide unrest lasting into the night.

Denver Col Hamilton Armstrong Denver Post Trades and Labor Assembly Nellock Frankfort Heights Liden Carmen

Springfield Riots Turn City Upside Down

A mob of more than 3,000 seized control of West Prankind Vilagis after two youths Amici Calcaterra aged 19 and Tony Hempel aged 18 were found murdered. Forty injured, four seriously, as riots spread following reports from Carterville I about arrests. Rioters demanded prisoners.

ST. Louis Vilagis Amici Calcaterra Tony Hempel Carterville

Ponzi Tells in Part How He Made Millions

In Boston on August 5, Ponzi outlined his money making scheme claiming foreign exchange could boost investments within months. He described turning $20,000 into $400,000 in under four months and handling large sums daily, asserting profits despite postal rules. He claimed his agents in Europe would share fifty fifty and hinted at ongoing operations.

Ponzi Boston Europe Fong Tme Egrong

Circulation Department Post Public Notice

A circulated public notice from the Circulation Department Post Publishing Company appears to address publication actions. The brief item indicates filings or deadlines related to distribution and printing procedures for forthcoming editions.

Post Publishing CO

Irish Crimes Bill Passed Amid Stormy Debates in London

In a heated session Premier Lloyd George and Asquith faced off as the Irish crimes bill passed second reading 289 to ... The motion to delay to tomorrow evening was defeated. Asquith attacked government policy while Lloyd George challenged Irish dominion proposals and warned of Ireland as a dangerous empire spot.

London Q Lloyd-George Herbert H. Asquith John Robert Clynes Laborite Aign Andrew Bonar Law Farnell Asquith Ireland Cromwell Hamar Greenwood Lloyd-George

Robbery Report From Virelli Auto Theft

State Police Sergeant Frank Virelli reports his automobile robbed while he worked in the sheriff’s office. A silver spoon from Judge Josiah Marean’s family silverware collection, taken from his Greens Farms summer home, was recovered on the thief. A youth fled on foot. another boy was arrested and to be processed in juvenile court.

Frank Vireli Golden Hill Street Gounty Court House Vielli Sherif Simeon Pease Ater Josiah T. Marean Sernt Virelli Kon Yesteriy Virelli Lee Juventia

City cannot depend on haphazard jit service

Walter H. Jackson, transportation expert, reports to Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce that the jitney bus system is doomed to disappear against faster, more economical electric car service. He notes 13 to 16 seat buses cannot operate for 20 to 25 cents without taxes, endorses one man trolley cars, and cites Bridgeport as a major jitney hub second only to Newark, N J. The findings aim to justify replacing the current system with organized electric mass transport.

Walter H. Jackson Chamber of Commerce Bridgeport Connecticut Reading Newark N. J

JIINEYMEN PLAN TO NGORPORATE Bus Owners Form City Corporation

Liens were taken yesterday by the jitneymen to incorporate. President John B. Senwartz of the Bridgeport Bug Owners association says bus owners in the city, belonging to the bus organization, are asked and 99 percent said they would join the corporation. The corporation aims to be a reality within about a week after legal preliminaries. It plans to maintain margins with wholesale purchases of oil vaseline spare parts and supplies, employ five men for night work, and rapidly improve service under corporate guidance.

Schwartz

Bus mass transport debate in Connecticut railway shift

A circulated report to chamber members analyzes bus operation viability. It weighs physical and financial aspects, noting that large double decker buses are slow and costly, while smaller ten seat buses may outpace New York services in cost efficiency. It questions whether buses can fully replace rail systems from physical and financial viewpoints.

le Beng Connecticut Dutxson Chix Bridgeport New York M Jackson

Jipney Driver Assaulted Near Trumbull and North

Thomas F. Iracey a fiber driver of 17 Matin Street told police he was attacked by a passenger on a bus at the intersection of Trumbull Road and North Avenue. He described a sound beating but could not identify the assailant.

Thomas F. Iracey Matin Trumbull Road North Avenue Tracey

Jitney Head Tells How Busses Are Planning Better Service

President John G. Schwartz denied that bus service was tapering off. He said larger busses on Main Street carry passengers 1000 percent better while easing congestion, and that smaller busses will serve poorer paying routes to balance coverage. Inspectors enforce repairs and driver conduct to reduce public inconvenience and improve service.

Jitney Head John G. Schwart Main Street Amare Mordé iWorth Bridgeport Seaview Avenue

Wealthy Chicago Women Help Market Baskets Challenge High Prices

Wilmette residents and Chicago farmers opened a producer consumer market with women leading the effort. Vendors offered four bunches of parsley for 5 cents, chicken at 4 cents, and potatoes at 7 cents as grocers’ prices far exceeded this. The event drew crowds in cars and on foot. the lot was donated for the market, planned to run three times weekly, with plans to expand to other Chicago areas and welfare work for the poor.

Cricago Wilmette Chicago Paul Schroeder Ty ‘Eutsuauers Cou

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