08 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1920
Page
1
Commission reports outline that Irish action on a truce remains under consideration and hinges on calls from Eireann O Keeffe, with political actors weighing terms and conditions amid ongoing negotiations.
The report covers a three hour debate on Ireland and Irish settlement with Sinn Fein figures and Father O’Flanagan, plus a Geneva discussion on League of Nations restrictions on blockades. Italy opposed unilateral actions, while England and Sweden sparred over whether measures require council approval. The need for consent to enforce blockades and the role of the Irish Dail Eireann are outlined with multiple international positions.
A New York legislative committee probes a sand gravel and crushed stone cartel in the metropolitan area. Witnesses recount agreements among producers and unions to fix supply and prices harming city projects. Attorneys assert inflated estimates for school buildings. hearings reveal contractor and labor group collusion and a probe into courthouse ash dumping.
New York dispatch reports John Willers formerly captain in Company I 48th United States Infantry confesses to German espionage links. The alleged spy, arrested after absconding with 5000 dollars from his unit in 1918, describes covert mission to infiltrate the U.S. army and plans to slaughter, while recounting wartime deployments and desertion. He claims training as a cadet, rapid promotion, and attempts to obtain a German passport, with authorities at Governors Island expanding questioning.
Superintendent J. Slawson told a North End Bethany Chapel audience that city fathers and the Board of Education are not to blame for overcrowded Bridgeport schools. He praised the city’s efforts while noting growth from 16,000 to over 25,900 pupils in five years. He urged better facilities, portable schools replacement, longer school year, and improved pupil physical conditions.
A concrete floor collapsed at a New York YMCA building under construction in Ma ug atuck Conn injuring eight, with one dead. Workmen from the Waterman Construction Co of New York were in the basement when the accident occurred. The deceased is identified as 23 year old Waterbury carpenter Tao man W M tzr erf id.
After a conference between attorneys and the father of Clara Barton Smith wanted in Ardmore, Okla, it was announced the lawyers advised surrender to officials and a 24 hour surrender window was expected. The woman is said to be in a town near El Paso and arrangements for her return to the United States have been made.
Detroit federal court arraigned Shanley on auto conspiracy charges as part of a 12 defendant indictment. The case involves Bridgeport and Detroit residents with seven counts each, facing up to fourteen years and fines up to seventy thousand dollars.
New York police arrested a clever ring of car swindlers formed by automobile owners and garage men. The group allegedly insured and misrepresented stolen cars to remove ownership marks and sell vehicles to garages while collecting insurance and fees. Twelve cars were linked to the scheme with several suspects held on bail and others arrested after a police investigation led by Willam Bennett and Ford Horstmann.
In Chicago on October 7 the Socialist executive council adopted a resolution calling for United States recognition of Ireland. Another resolution explained why the party did not affiliate with the Russian Third International, endorsing twenty-one Moscow terms but preserving internal policy autonomy within the global socialist movement.
Fragmentary OCR describes Bela Kun’s wife and Hungarian political turmoil. It mentions four Hungarian Socialists arrested in a polling area with papers suggesting involvement in the death of Deputy Giordano. The report references the Hungarian party and living conditions.
Dr Nelson of Tripoli Syria will speak this evening at the First Presbyterian church of Dia about his experiences in Turkish Pravia. He will be the speaker at the dinner of Mr and Mrs PW Marah of Park Ave Ris.
President-elect Harding completed a two day Washington visit amid confidential discussions with senators about the League of Nations and cabinet votes. He stopped at the White House to leave a card for Mrs Manning before continuing to Marion Ohio, with a cautious briefing on the talks and party unity.
President Wilson sent a message to Congress outlining proposals for tax reforms debt reduction and tariff adjustments. The plan advocates independence for the Philippines, aid to Armenia, and increased government appropriations for relief and disability rehabilitation programs. It also calls for federal licensing of corporations, cold storage measures, and the establishment of a workable badger system to manage expenditures and services.
President Wilson read his annual message to Congress from the clerk, avoiding a personal appearance. He limited remarks to domestic questions, with no explicit reference to the League of Nations or retirement plans, while Congress advanced no immigration bill debate. The session focused on budget, debt, and economy, amid plans to tackle unemployment and farmer concerns.
The Nobel Prize goes to President Woodrow Wilson for his peace work. The Norwegian committee announced the award noting his role in shaping postwar order. In Newport, Mahoney faced a spirited contest with John Mahan, though Mahoney won decisively with 254 votes.
Majorit y members of the Ways and Means Committee will meet in conference to discuss a legislative program on commerce and industry. The session signals prompt action after March 4 with bills on taxation reform and agricultural aid already in view.
Washington December 7 an appropriation of one million dollars to be used in cooperation with states in forestry work during the next fiscal year was asked of Congress today by the department of agriculture Secretary Meredith also asked forestry regulation to authorize him to recommend the essential standard requirements to protect timbers on federal and cut over lands from fire
Reform measures were reduced today by Senator Jones in Washington. One would extend prohibition laws to the Philippines and all U.S. territories, including consular districts in China. Other measures would regulate export and import flows under specified restrictions.
Washington debates a six month period for suspect immigration under reconstruction era tensions. Senator King of New York introduces a bill with GOP support to assess the overall situation before broader action. The House delays on labor and enforcement appropriations while awaiting a secretary of labor report.
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