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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1919
Page
2
SAY GOV'T MUST CHECK CAPITAL says government powers must be reined to calm industrial unrest. Woll objects to court authority, urges prohibition of government by injunction and re enactment of measures to safeguard rights while urging swift approval of a covenant with labor provisions for world peace.
A speaker warned of a new world war unless the League of Nations is adopted. He argued America must join to bear its share and criticized Senate leaders for opposing the treaty. Attorney Beary cited his global travels and argued Bolshevism is not as dire as portrayed. He urged Congress to reconsider ratification and condemned Republican double dealing over reservations.
Assistant City Attorney W Park er Seeley and ex alderman Charles H Roder the chairman of the zone fare committees of the Common Council plan to go to Wartford this morning to appear at 11 80 o clock before the Public Utilities commission representing Bridgenort in the zone fare protest filed with the commission
A Western gale kept Lone Teland Sound clear of heavy traffic as three New York tugs were held in harbor. The Flokendauqua to New Haven and Providence, the Bulley to New Haven, and the Norwalk with sand for New York remained unable to sail. Harbor operations were at a standstill with little relief expected until wind and sea abated.
Count Magri attended the funeral of Countess Prime Magri at Mountain Grove cemetery alongside General Tom Thumb figure Charles S. Stratton and several hundred relatives and friends. The service followed her death last week in Auddia hora Mass.
Catherine A Charbertain of 86 Benham Avenue died after a short illness at Werlite Home. Survived by husband and children, with multiple siblings and memberships noted. Katherine Desso died Saturday aged about 100, survived by husband, daughter, son and two more. listed society ties. Esther Minekley formerly of Bridgeport died yesterday. funeral from Stepney daughter’s home. burial in Mountain Grove. Russell Glenn, Civil War veteran, died Saturday. funeral 2 PM tomorrow at Read Memorial chapel. burial in Mountain Grove. Several other obituaries follow, naming families, ages, and burial sites in local cemeteries.
An American Defense Society letter sent today to the 48 governors urges sweeping law against anarchists similar to New York State law. The appeal aims to curb anarchist activity and strengthen federal and state measures nationwide.
Governors urge a national fuel administration with a coal administrator in each state appointed by the governors and approved by the federal government. They call for uniform regulations to conserve work, equal distribution of coal based on need, and steps by state governments to boost production. Miles C. Riley, secretary of the governors conference, plans to go to Washington to press the case.
Governor Allen was told by C. EB. Sample and Ben Galtskill that sabotage occurred in the Pittsburgh coal fields. A switch track to mine No 8 of the Hamilton Coal and Ming company was wrecked by dynamite on Saturday night. Brasses were removed from a steam shovel of the Acme Coal company and rumors of further damage circulated in the district.
Frank Iueska of 37 Gilmore Street is in St Vincent's Hospital after an argument with his wife ended with a severed artery in his right temple and a scalp laceration. Leska claims his wife struck him with a plate. both are under arrest charged with breach of the peace and assault.
Weather across the Atlantic states shows fair conditions with cooler requirements. Central and northern portions are colder while New York and New England report decreasing winds and generally fair skies. A potential storm center near Nova Scotia remains missing but likely east of Nova Scotia tonight.
A Kansas City area paper reports calls to mobilize troops to safeguard the city as railroad coal supplies dwindle and a general workers strike disrupts transport. Governor Crainmer delegates authority to Adjutant General Clark to call troops if needed while businesses plan early closures and schools shutter.
Tries to fool police and secure a room during an emergency ambulance. Maxwell exposes the ruse as gas poisoning appears, while Russeau pretends to be affected and is kept under observation at St. Seent's hospital before transfer to Hillside home.
Senate leaders discussed another push for a compromise on the Austrian pact as the nation awaits a presidential message. Democrats expect no immediate decision while Republicans anticipate delaying debate. Talks hinge on two thirds ratification and possible cloture as broader international issues recede from the foreground.
Warrant activity targets defendants in the Newberry case as speculation grows over Senator Newberry asserting constitutional immunity from criminal prosecution as a United States senator. He has been vacationing in Hot Springs and may attend the Washington session of Congress at dawn. Grant miners in Pennsylvania vote 14 percent wage increase after a day-long meeting.
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