04 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1920
Page
1
A Telegram survey of Bridgeport meat and grocery shops shows mixed results with high grade meats holding prices while pork and poultry rise. Cheaper meats and staples have fallen, with flour dropping from 2.40 to 1.00 per day at one store, though another cannot reduce below mill pricing.
The Salvation Army begins its annual Christmas drive to aid the city’s poor and needy. Four kettles and five donation boxes will be placed at central points as Santa visits Main Street and Cathedral Avenue, while Commandant Dermody and Adjutant Larkin call for public generosity.
New York report notes a short supply and high prices for Christmas trees due to freight rate increases. Dealers who received limited stock say prices already reflect the higher costs and holly decor will cost more this season.
War dispatches from Warsaw report Bolshevik forces overwhelmed Gen. Bulak Balakovich’s detachments and are fleeing toward the Polish frontier near David Grodek north of Pins marshes. A confused note mentions Baltakevitch potentially reaching Foland for internment under the Riga terms. The report cites 19,040 had his forces, later inflated to 70,000, and notes Bolshevik advances eroding Wrangel’s forces earlier. Turkish nationalist forces are massing on Ismid and Smyrna fronts for a broader attack on the Greeks.
A federal grand jury indicted forty one individuals in Pittsburgh on charges tied to the last primary election frauds in the list congressional district. Key defendants include Police Matron P J Gulligan, Edward M Kenna and Bernard J Kenna, with other election board members named in five districts. Indictments also note alleged intimidation and ballot manipulation at polling places and entry of voters’ ballots by unauthorized persons.
A. Powers president of the United Farmers of Ontario Co operative Company told a Canadian tariff commission hearing that tariff reductions are needed to spur exports and support Canada’s agricultural interests. He cited depreciation of Canadian money in the US due to low export levels. Rumors from Athens claim former King Constantine may head Greek forces at Smyrna, reported by a Zoralen office dispatch.
The Board of Education bought property adjoining Longfellow school at 402 Spruce Street for 34,500 to erect a two room portable school building. An option on the Lorines property was exercised to secure land directly adjoining the Spruce Street side. Deeds will be passed soon as part of a broader effort to relieve crowding with existing funds leaving only 106,005.03 from 3460,000 for new school needs this year.
Mayor Wilson announced postponement of the bid opening for removing the unsafe East Washington avenue bridge. The bridge, condemned by the state department, will not be considered until a meeting in a few days. The halt followed a citizen petition and a state hearing date set by Judge Multhin.
Allied leaders in London discussed stern measures against Greece if Constantine remains on the throne after the plebiscite. They warned withdrawal of financial support and possible further actions, with an Allied conference to decide Greeks’ fate depending on the vote and the Sevres framework. Constantine remained silent after the note.
The report lists multiple arrests including a man accused of holding a house of ill fame and a 17 year old girl alleging abuse. Names linked to Wood Avenue Pulre Eld and Watfeld Avenue appear among those charged with keeping a brothel, assault with a blackjack, and related offenses. Bail and bond figures are noted for several suspects.
Boston report describes Theodore Roosevelt Jennings, an elevator operator at City Hall, hailed by General Georges Nivelie as a war aide. A mix up occurs when Nivelie mistakes Jennings for a Moroccan colonel from Verdun days, prompting laughter and Jennings’s awkward denial.
The joint legislative committee probing the building trust halted its inquiry into the Building Bureau and the Association of Dealers in Building materials and handed evidence to the housing grand jury. The grand jury indicted two Building Bureau officials for contempt. Continued on Page Two.
The Catalans seek release from Spanish rule while Montenegrins appeal for independence and Serb occupation topics hinder assembly progress. A 12 member financial committee continues work from Brussels to outline an international credit institution plan amid other treaty discussions.
Petition by lenders Hinte and Muller seeks a receiver for Lena Frank owner amid tenant complaints of inadequate coal and heating. Tenants dispute claims, saying heat is plentiful while some units overheat, with reports of radiators off and windows opened during a Telegram interview.
Massachusetts era text reports that Connecticut Company plans further layoffs of surplus workers, citing recent reorganization and market conditions. General Manager J B Potter defends actions, claiming fewer complaints and a better stance for the community while preparing for a possible broader reduction. The piece notes government policy as a factor in the aviation industry’s troubles and cites a related receivership petition against an aircraft firm in New York.
London report notes potential 1930s Christmas truce linked to Sinn Fein leader arrests. Roger Sweetman proposes labor conference aims to unite moderates with Catholic hierarchy and Irish peace efforts, while Dublin court martial seeks charges against Marklevexs and others.
In Washington the week’s incidents tie to a large issue in history. The Navy citing a coast guard cruiser near Florida to block a cable launch by Western Union is central. The Navy and President face scrutiny over the permit denial, with broader implications for global affairs.
Funeral services were held for Eugene W. Chafin in Long Beach California after injuries when his bath tub caught fire. He had twice run for president on the Prohibition ticket and planned to have his body sent to Rast Troy Wisconsin for interment.
ST PAUL Minn Dec 2 Eamonn de Valera president of Irish Republic confined to bed here yesterday and today with a mysterious attack suddenly recovered tonight to leave for New York City
A Dewey Street woman claims a bomb explosion near her home was aimed at her residence amid a labor dispute at the Stemon rubber plant. She and others faced picket attacks after returning to work, and police investigate while charges against others remain pending.
A message from Mankew reports mutiny by Chinese troops in I Chang Shanghai killing about 60. The scene is reported tense with fighting ongoing as authorities seek to restore order. Foreign press monitors the chaotic developing incident.
In Toledo Ohio on December 2 delegates were named to represent two million migratory casual and unemployed workers within James Eads Howes International Brotherhood Welfare. The session made little progress due to transportation delays and discussed forming a local branch despite factional threats.
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