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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1919

Page

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Rev Thomas J Hanley Appointed to Waterbury Parish

Rev Thomas J Hanley of St Marys Church is named to lead the Waterbury parish. The move, confirmed by Bishop Nilan of the diocese, follows his two years at St Marys, with native of Dat and education at several seminaries and colleges noted in the dispatch.

Thomas J. Hanley ST. Mary’s Waterbury Thomas J. Wanney A. St. Mary's Church John J. Nilan Ford Watsary IV. Y. Ev. Bennis J. Moran

Wilson Must Accept Reservations or Treaty Goes to People

Senator Lodge urged prompt action on the treaty and warned that if President Wilson rejects the reservations, supporters will take the issue to the people. He said Massachusetts is pleased the Senate added fourteen reservations to safeguard U S sovereignty and independence, not to nullify the treaty.

Wilson Washingdon Lodge Senate Ruiajor United States

Autoplane crash and telegraph pole smash near Hancock Avenue

A driver on Borneo Street collided with Antone Wiloey’s car on Waisfield Tos and then rammed a telegraph post on the sidewalk near Hancock Avenue. Ernest Lucas and his wife were hospitalized with rib and internal injuries. Lucas was later arrested for reckless driving and avoiding responsibility after another crash near Sprites Street.

Borneo Street Antone Wiloey Pairfield Ernest Lucas Waisfield Tos Hancock Avenue Lucas Gard Lucas Vincent's Hospital Fateas Bostwick Avenue Sprites Street Wiles Wiley Sue Npruce

St. Joseph Faces Serious Coal Famine

In St Joseph Missouri a coal famine grips the city as only three carloads sit in railroad yards and fuel is nearly unobtainable threatening the grit and power plant water plant and large industries. A major citizens meeting is planned for tomorrow to address the crisis, with the strike by trainmen in Kansas City cited as a main cause.

Fosisph Kansas City

Government to curb capital power and labor rights

Matthew Wollicks vice president of the American Federation of Labor outlines labor’s stance to Congress. He urges charter provisions must ensure workers can organize and bargain collectively through representatives of their choosing. He condemns injunctions and calls for approval of a league covenant and anti-strike law.

Cummins Washington Congress Matthew Wolle Vics American Federation of Labor Hays Republican National Committee

Compromise Sought Anew In Peace Treaty Debate

Washington Nov 20 A new effort for compromise on the peace treaty is expected as Congress reconvenes. Leaders plan to push general legislation while private conferences may shape a fresh ratification effort. Some expect President Wilson to mention the treaty briefly, possibly delaying formal action until a compromise plan is ready.

Washiington Congress Wilson Senate Disteleta Aly Wilson

Wild Wind Storm Haunts Michigan Killing One Carpenter

A severe wind storm in Michigan, the worst since 1913, causes extensive damage from Detroit toRichmond. A carpenter, KM J. Ferrington, was killed near Jackson when a barn collapsed. Dozens injured by falling cornices and signs. Buildings damaged across Grand Rapids, Jackson, Port Huron, Saginaw, and more as wires and interurban lines fail.

Detecovy Mich Nouv Lie Michigan Ianiy KM. J. Cferrington Jackson Port Iuron Lake Fluron Bac Shane

Bridgeport Mayors Message Focuses on City Needs

The mayor will outline city projects for the next two years including Steeplechase Island opening and a new city park. He plans to address salary increases for school faculty and police and fire departments, announce committee appointments, and discuss board president options and council organization. A report on the zene faye system and Connecticut company is expected, with potential action toward a receivership and fare reform.

Bridgeport City Hall Grellarchal Tmwealfth Autumen Thewers Easton Wilson Aeliy Park Board of Aldermen Id- Ngur Ward J. McManus William HH. Hogan McManury Pealytt. Beers Firat Diatvsdyt Vonmottlee McManus Zene Faye System Institute Regently Hs Connectent Company Connecticut Company

Bridgeport Man Killed in Head on Collision

Samuel Sousin of 996 Howard Avenue Bridgeport died after his car collided head on with a car driven by Croce of Waterbury. Sousin’s wife Josephine suffered head injuries and internal injuries, both rushed to Bridgeport Hospital. Croce is held on bonds of 1500 pending coroner investigation.

Samuel Sousin Howard Avenue Josephine Bridgeport Sensin Joli Grace Seymour Street Waterbury Stratford Laut Tigstyl Monty Sonsin Croce John Z. Phelan Sousin Marrin Dery Soustin Soansin Mitt Ridgeport Hospital

Two Spills Mark First Hours Of Six Bay Bike Race

A six day bike race began in Garden New York with two spills in the first hours. Giardio of the American Honted led the field early. Al Chardon fell and was replaced by Tibershion. later Keller and Flanley crashed on a bend injuring neither rider.

Garden, N. Y NW York New York Giaurto Americat al Chardon Beector Tibershion Chapman Ative Wiles Hone Keller Tiatn Flanley Neather Glan

Governors Press for State Control of Coal

Governors of seven soft coal states urged rigid distribution and state administration. They called for a federal fuel program with an administrator per state, seeking equitable regionalization and tighter control to avert coal shortages. The group planned further talks in St. Louis and to press federal plans for coal production and reserves.

Chicago Phe Frederick JD. Gardner Missouri St. Louis Wielk Morty Tay Miles Clailey Madison Washington Overniors Frank ©. Lowden Flinois Janes F. Goodrich Indiana Harding Gardner Robertson Quklahoma A. J. Roberts Tennessee Gerfrald. Elophins iSansas Henry J. Allen Cardnear

New Haven football player badly injured at Newfield Park

William Graney of New Haven suffered a serious leg injury in the third period of yesterday’s game with the American chain company eleven at Newfield Park. He collapsed after a hard tackle, was carried from the field, and taken to the hospital for examination where doctors feared a possible fracture.

William Graney Weathapel Elreet New Haven Fiphiaele Washington Glees Sh. Teapbee New Traven Commpany Newfield Park Draspiral Ausnorilies Hoapilat Graney Waddie Reilly Tol Nagle Rint Advis Tapine Caainey Rowrke & Boucher Orkney

Call for Federal Troops in Two Kansas Cities

Eight hundred citizens at a mass meeting in two Kansas cities urged sending federal troops to protect workers amid nationwide coal and railroad strikes. Mayors and chamber leaders sent telegrams to Governors Gardner and Allen requesting aid, while urging Major General Leonard Wood to assume command locally.

Iransss City Kansas Cities Frederick D. Gardner Missouril Henny J. Allen Kansas Purk Chamber of Leonard Wood Central Department of the Army

No Hope of Settlement of Kansas Rail Strike

Kansas City Mo November 3 All prospects for an immediate settlement of the strike of members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen are out of the question, it was learned from authoritative sources after a secret meeting today. About 1000 members attended as speeches for and against the walkout were given, but a majority favored continuation of the strike.

Kansas City Brotherhood of Railroad

New Mexican Note May Be Last Before Action

Washington dispatch reports the State Department sent another note to Mexico City regarding the arrest and imprisonment of Willi O. Jenkins the Puebla consular agent. Officials viewed it as possibly the last note, awaiting Carranza’s response and potential public release. Madrid protests U.S. action over Jenkins case, calling for Mexican handling without foreign intervention.

Washington Willi O. Jenkins Puebla Mexico City Foreign Office Me City State Department Madrid Mexica Legation United States Mexico Jenkins Pueb

Congress Ready To Resume Work In Washington

Congress returns after a ten day recess to faces of a busy agenda. The railroad bill and the resolution declaring the war at an end are expected for immediate Senate consideration with the House to follow on appropriations and general measures. The Mexican situation is also expected to be a focus at the opening. President Wilson will transmit his message Tuesday and it will be read separately in the two houses due to the joint session restraint.

Wallace Bassy Ciuress Secral Washington Congress House Senate Wilson

United States urged to send 50,000 for Turkey

Attorney Charles S. Beury told a Community Forum that the United States should accept a Turkish mandate and deploy 50,000 American troops to Turkey to help solve the Balkan problem. He argued the United States alone commands Turkish confidence and could act altruistically as mandatory.

United States Turkey Balkan Charles S. Beury Philadelphia Red Cross United Church Community Forum Beary

Attempts to fool police end in misfortune for youth

The article recounts a young 11 year old, Waward Husqueau, who faked a near asphyxiation after breaking a pipe in police quarters and failed to escape custody. He and Matthew Curlian await authorities from Westhorn, Massachusetts, as readers are directed to continue on page two.

Waward Husqueau Matthew Curlian Layman School Westhorn Maas

Two Silver Beach Tots Found After 5 Hour Search

Milford police disclose two children aged three and four, son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carroll, were found crying for their mother at Silver Beach near Silver Rose after wandering about four miles from home. Mrs Carroll had left them at home earlier to attend church. search teams and residents aided in the rescue.

Milford Joseph Carroll East Broadway Silver Rose Thomas McGill Milford Center James H. Maher

Real Wintry Weather After Storm Hits Bridgeport

A northwest wintry blast pushed the recent storm away yesterday. Temperatures in Bridgeport fell to freezing last night and stayed there for hours. Colder weather is expected today.

Bridgeport

Disabled launch drifts out to sea off Rockawa

Seven men aboard a disabled launch reported drifting rapidly to sea off Rockawa Geach as strong winds hamper rescue efforts. Crew of a fishing stoop attempted lines to the craft but rough seas prevented salvage.

New York Rockawa

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