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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1919

Page

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Bolshevik Propaganda Blamed for Worker Unrest

Miss Frances Keller of the Inter-Racial Council warned against Bolshevist propaganda targeting foreign born workers in U S factories. She said Bolshevism thrives where morale is shattered and urged manufacturers and capital representatives to aggressively combat the spread of the foreign language press influence. Lynne W Wilson introduced Keller at a school meeting with many industry and civic representatives in attendance.

Frances A, Ieller Lutle Inter-Racial Council Miss Keller Lynne W. Wilson

Six Day Bicyce Race Shows Four Teams Lapped

Four teams fell back in a wild series of sprints at Madison Square as leaders stretched their pace in the six day race. Chardon Tberghein Spencer Chapman Brocco Verri Speissens trailed, two laps behind, while Goullet Madden led with 283 points and other pairs trailed in the tight chase. At midnight the field logged 1,758 miles and 3 laps. record is 1,904 miles and 9 laps by Cameron Kaiser in 1924.

New York Chardon Tberghein Spencer Chapman Jeaders Brocco Verri Yset Speissens Goullet Madden HHI Ironbach McNamara Magin Ea@ion Kaiser Egg Dupey Hanley Lawrence Wiles Cameron and

Flying Parson to Fly to Savannah to Speak

Belvin Maynard known as the Fixing Parson will depart Mitchell field tomorrow morning for Savannah Ga where he will deliver an address Sunday afternoon before the Southern commercial congress He plans to use the same plane that carried out his record breaking double transcontinental flight and expects to return by December 11 to take over a new plane for an attempted non stop transcontinental flight.

New York Belvin Maynard Mitchell Field Savannah Southern Commercial Congress Maynard

Canada Open Door for Undesirable Aliens at Border

PASHTENGTON December 4. Immigration inspector J T Cronin told the House immigration committee the open border to the United States exists because patrols along the Buffalo river boundary are inadequate. He cited lack of men and equipment preventing inspections and allowing entry by private boats freight trains and automobiles. He urged salary readjustments to attract staff. More than 2 000 aliens subject to deportation are confined in slums in the United States at this time.

Pashtengton Aniste Olen Othe United States Canada Briffaloo River J. T. Cronin Buffalo House Immigration Committee Immigration Service Cronin Salarias Agslums

Investigation of Milk Prices by Aldermen Began Today

A Bridgeport city probe opens into alleged milk price gouging. Mayor Wilson appointed Aldermen Beers McManus and Dydns to investigate prices charged to residents versus farm costs at the town farm. The panel will assess raw milk prices, bottling costs, and delivery charges to curb profiteering.

Bridgeport Wilson Ralph Beers T Edward J. McManus John JL. Dydns

South Dakota Ratifies Federal Woman Suffrage Amendment

The South Dakota Senate approved the federal woman suffrage resolution early today after the lower house acted Wednesday. South Dakota becomes the 21st state to ratify the amendment.

Plerew South Dakota Senate

Skating Rink at Seaside Park Nears Opening

Freezing weather allows rapid progress on an artificial skating rink at Seaside park. Flooding the low ground near the bathing pavilion under board of recreation direction should make it usable within a week.

Seaside Park Board of Recreation

Government Drops Sugar Control Prompting Price Fears

The Department of Justice will end sugar distribution control after December 31 due to lack of funding. Attorney General Jaknios says the DOJ will focus on punishing profiteers while refiners pay more for Cuban raw stock. Officials warn prices may rise as control ends and supplies loosen.

Washington Jaknios Congress Department of Justice Palmer Pervision Ers

Michigan factories and mines idle as fuel shortage hits

Detroit Dec. 4 Ten to twelve thousand workers were thrown out of work in Michigan factories and copper mines due to the fuel shortage. All Lansing factories were closed indefinitely, with a committee allowing possible intermittent openings next week. Also reported, U S soldiers on strike duty in New Mexico were ordered withdrawn to El Paso and Columbus.

Detroit Michigan Lansing WNI EL Paso Texas Ivca United States New Mexico Columbus New Menifco

Carpentier Knocks Beckett Out in First Round

Georges Larpentier the French champion stopped Joe Beckett in 74 seconds at Halborn Stadium London to set up a potential world title bout with Jack Dempsey next June. Beckett never landed a clean hit as Carpentier dominated from the bell, drawing cheers as Beckett was carried from the ring.

Beckett Yap Gong Prince of Wales Carpentier Dempsey Associated Press Halborn Stadium London Georges Larpentier Joe Beckett England Akurope Offlici Jack Dempsey GB. J. Angelo Carpentivur Titestamis Prince Beck House of Conmmons Jin

Thousands Arrested as Socialists Strike in Rome Demonstrations

Thousands are under arrest after a socialist led walkout in Rome on Monday amid protests. The unrest follows allegations of antitrust actions affecting Mexican and Italian enterprises and impacts by general economic strains.

Rome

Italians mourn Socialist Zampa as strike violence spreads

In Rome and across Italy a general strike called by Socialists ends in bloodshed with ten dead and more than one hundred wounded. Anarchists and Socialists carry red and black flags at Zampa’s funeral while he is honored with crepe and black bands. Some Socialist deputies accompany the hearse to the cemetery as unrest continues despite promises of a halt to the strike.

Roale Italy Rome Lia Chamber of Deputies Treves Zampa Meral

Grand Jury to Probe Coal Strike Nationwide

Government expands prosecutions in coal strike cases. Officials of United Mine Workers of America charged with contempt bond $10,000 each. Officials John L. Lewis William Green and others appear at federal building as grand jury session is ordered to begin Monday.

Indianapolis United Mine Workers of America United States A. B. Anderson Sb. Ert Slack Dan V. Simuis Federal Building John L. Lewis William Green Treasury

Runs Amuck in Home Kills Wife and Child Then Self

Passaic New Jersey reports Mason hi Strong an architect aged years old ran amuck with an axe in his home Tuesday night or Wednesday morning killing his wife and eldest daughter and seriously wounding three younger children before taking his own life with a razor. One wounded boy aged 2 13 was expected to die as the family lay unconscious. a late call to the physician informed authorities.

Passaic Mason Hi Strong Mea Giroat Jatin

Ohio Governor Calls For Mine Conference

Ohio Governor calls for a conference to settle the coal strike in state mines. Officials from operators and miners are invited to meet tomorrow in his office after several days of talks and escalating rhetoric.

Ohio Calimbits Beau Foyerttar Tloau feraneRs Lauars

Reception Tonight for Rev Jas V Hussion at St Charles Hall

Tonight at 8 oclock a reception will be tendered Rev Jas V Hussion, assistant at St Charles Church for the last 11 years, by parishioners of St Charles Hall Mast Main street. A substantial purse in gold will also be presented by the parish. Eugene Sullivan of Noble Avenue chosen chairman for the event. Father Toussien was promoted to pastor of St Johns Latrobe and left Wednesday for new duties.

Daniel Hiussion St. Charleshurch St. Charles’ Hall Mast Main Street Eugene Sullivan Noble Avenug Father Toussien St. John’s Church, Latbreokend

Oklahoma coal effort underway with miners and volunteers

Governor Robertson and John Whitehuest head to McAlester to oversee coal mine efforts. One thousand coal workers and 300 volunteers are planned, with the first carload to depart tonight. Two squads of the Thirteenth United States Cavalry will arrive in McAlester Saturday for duty at the machines.

Oklailoma CrTry Cale Let J. B. A. Robertson John A. Whitehuest State Council of Defense McAlester

Port of Bridgeport Development Talks Continue

The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce endorsed continued work on port development. A special harbor committee urged a defined program including a thorough review of the Port of Bridgeport plan, while denying support for any broad harbor scheme without careful investigation. The meeting also discussed democratizing the chamber with future elections by national and state councillors and a preferential primary system for directors.

Bridgeport Chamber of Commmerce Chamber of the Stratfield Chamber of Cont Merece Vhaurder of Commerce Dutt Iids Aid Ort of Special Committee On Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Port of Bridgeport Cuuulihotsy Chamber of Cure Merce Fly EL Ed. Wibury Sheinman Alexander Meat R. O W. Miller City City Engincey Meekelvour, Albert South, and A A. M. Grooper Conmmuntree Connecticut

Will Consult President In His Sick Room Before Framing Mexican Policy

Washington tabled a plan to seek a personal interview with President Wilson before shaping Senate Mexico policy. The foreign relations committee debated, weighing the president’s illness and whether to press his attention on Carranza and Jenkins cases as Lansing defended a steady policy against Mexican incursions. Senator Fall led the push, Hitchcock opposing. Amb. Fletcher and Secretary Lansing testified behind closed doors as the panel divided along party lines.

Washington Bonilas United States Mexico Bonillags Bonillas United States Senate Mexic Senate Wilson Lansing State Department White House Grayson Wilson Forrow Sena Fall New Mexico Hitchcock Neraska Carranza Lansing J Jenkins Carransa Meeant Jenkin Wall Pletcher Lansine Sena Henry P. Flete Meg Matty Secre Owlian O. Jenkins Pur Rina America Kinsey Fall Mexig Denics Ioaavio Bonallas Jill

Four Large American Firms Free Properties in Mexico

Four major U S firms operating in Chihuahua state ordered their workers and families to abandon posts and return to the United States. The American Smelting and Refining Company and others protect compounds with machine gun nests, amid tensions near the border. Citizens anticipate possible violence if tensions rise, prompting calls to avoid escalation.

Mexico United States American Salim Chihua Chihuahua In Vale Chiunahbua City R Company

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