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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1919

Page

17

Kilbane Chaney to battle again in Jersey City bout

Featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane and Baltimore rival George Chaney are set for an eight round title bout in Jersey City on Bee 22 promoter Jve Driscoll guarantees Kilbane $5,000. Chaney, the idol of his hometown fans, is known as the Knockout King and has fought across many cities.

Johnny Kilbane George Chaney Baltimore Partie Bee Jersey City Jve Driscoll Kilbane Dorenn Wallo Chaney Cedar Point Ohio Bil Brennan Frank Moran New Jersey Moran Brennan

Wilson Receives New Note on Mexico Crisis

Washington dispatch reports another memorandum to President Wilson on Mexican interference with American owned properties in Mexico. Payne of the Shipping Board prepared it after testimony by Associated Mexican Oil Producers led by W. W. Kelley. It urges protection of American fuel oil for the Shipping Board fleet.

Washington Wilson Mexico Are v Payne Shipping Board Misican WW. R. Kelley New York Payne Lane Falcom Aiiotee Jean Atlars Pletares le Curia 4A Publlic W. J. Buckley Jong Tampico Luis Cabrera Buckley Uansing Representative Gould Republican of Men Paine State Department Gould Carranza

Rockefeller Fund 1918 Health War Relief Outlays

Rockefeller Foundation spent 15,050,202 in 1918 across war work public health medical education and research and administration with major allocations to camp and community welfare and the united war work fund and Red Cross contributions.

Nw York Rockefeller Foundation Edwin R. Embree United War Work Fund

Night Classes No Good Says Shelton Educator

Superintendent of Schools Harry E. Fowler of Shelton denounces night school attendance laws as failing to engage working children. He urges aldermen to modify or repeal the law, citing persistent disinterest and poor results over recent months in the city.

Shelton Ools Fowler Shaealton Har Y EE. Fowler

Superintendent recommends discontinuance of class with pupil permissions

The superintendent proposes to the board of aldermen to discontinue the class and grant each pupil written permission to remain away. The law authorizes the board to act as it sees fit in this matter.

Board of Aldersmen

John Fyyzgerald Dies After Operation at Griffin Hospital

John Fyyzgerald, 35, foreman at International Silver in Shelton, died at Griffin Hospital after an operation for anoras diclis. He served 15 years with the local firm and was affiliated with the Miks and the Faples. He leaves a widow and a daughter.

Shelton John iWitegerald Internatioal Silver Company Griffin Hospital Anoras Diclis Miks Faples

Advich to Americans and Senate on German relations

The message urges Republicans in the Senate to abandon the stance that compromise is possible with the administration. It argues that maintaining that posture blocks reestablishing normal German relations and restoring industry and commerce for the country’s comfort and prosperity. It contends the public does not share anti treaty sentiments or belief that peace with all issues can be achieved by a simple concurrent resolution.

Advich Senate Germany United States Treaty Hall Ina Ita

Congress wrestles with treaty ratification challenge

The text notes calls in Congress for treaty ratification and compromises to protect American interests while allowing the League of Nations to contribute. It warns Republicans in the Senate against ideological stagnation and urges action at the next session to reach agreement with the Administration.

Lusion Congress League of Nations Senate

Comforting reps weigh slogan adoption for entrance resolve

Local representatives consider adopting a pithy slogan inspired by a literary line. The phrase All hope abandon ye who enter here appears as a candidate to brand a campaign area. Officials weigh tone and audience impact.

Boxers set for Newark club eight rounders December 22

Pittsburgh seeks a comeback bout but draws Dave MacKay’s match with Clay Timer the Indian light heavyweight. Moran eyes a step up toward Jack Dempsey, while Mike O Dowd is courted for a $15,000 title bout with Jeff Smith. Brennan and Moran loom as future opponents. Joe Benjamin is offered a Milwaukee bout with Ritchie Mitchell. Jersey City Arena A C backs a match but Milan, is not eager to travel.

Pittsburgh Dave MacKay Sportsmen's Club of Newark N. J Clay Timer Moran Jack Dampsey Jack Kanner Jimmie Hammel Denver Mike O'Dowd Jeff Smith Dluo O'Dowd Smith Joe Benjamin California Ritchie Miitchell Milwaukee Arena A. C Jersey City AMIL+ ce

English council objects to rich using public schools

Local council at Wealdstone objects to Dr Christopher Ad minister of health sending his son to a public secondary school. Fees at Warrow are ten dollars a term. A councilor says people with ample incomes should not monopolize a school meant for masses. Dr Addison replies he has right to send his child to a public secondary school.

Wealdstone Enc Christopher Warrow Addison

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