Bridgeport Aldermen Reject Plan On Party Lines And Jitneys
Bridgeport aldermen rejected moving to a nonpartisan election system citing unwieldy city-scale logistics and kept the current party method. The jitney ordinance was amended to require operators to stay on a single route with one permit per operator, curbing free route switching. The council also approved closing Alfred Street end for Bullard Machine and authorized a three foot discontinuance of Myrtle Avenue building line with damages to be assessed.
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G O P must lift country out of slough say Hays in Buffalo
In Buffalo Wail dis Hars Republican national chairman urged patriotism in peace and war. He outlined a party plan for policies and platform, stressing the GOP must lift the nation from the present slump, apply Roosevelt style square dealing for labor and capital, and oppose government ownership while supporting strong regulation.
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First Snow Triggers Youths To Seek Sleds In Bridgeport
Winter chill grips Bridgeport as first snow prompts kids to search attics for sleds and skates. Skating returns to Seaside Park with many youths playing polo and enjoying the cold evening as a cold front edges eastward.
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Lynching of Two Negroes After Mine Foreman Killing
Two black men accused of murdering J. D. Meek, foreman at Island Creek Colliery, were seized from a Logan jail crowd and lynched near Chapmanville. They were bound to freight cars and shot, their bodies dumped into the Guyandotte River. Whimney’s body reportedly not recovered.
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Gerard's Hat in Ring for 1920 Nomination
James W. Gerard of New York signed a minority nominating petition for president in the state primaries. The petition, with six delegates, cites a platform to "make and keep the country safe for democracy" and aims to place Gerard on the ballot as an independent Democratic candidate alongside Leonard Wood favored by Republicans and Wood’s prospects against Wilson.
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Wage agreement reached in slow freight service
Washington announced an agreement between the railroad administration and four brotherhoods of train and engine men. Time and a halt for overtime in slow freight services will become effective December 1. All arbitraries and special allowances formerly applicable between terminals were eliminated.
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Newspaper Delivery Notice for Bridgeport Readers
If you fail to receive your Telegram Evening Post Sunday Post or paper on time call Barnum 6100 Circulation Department POST PUBLISHING CO. This public service notice urges subscribers to report missed issues and ensure timely delivery.
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Connecticut Company Leases Miles of Revenue Arrears
Assistant District Attorney Seeley warns Bridgeport council that the Connecticut Company faces major payments on a lease valued at 16 million dollars. The New Haven railroad holds the lease and seeks 6 12 percent returns, about 1 040 000 yearly, with back payments totaling 2 706 000. City officials discuss bridge costs and fare reforms amid a state public utilities inquiry into zone fares.
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U S Foreign Trade in Peace Year Exceeds Eleven Billion
The United States' first peacetime year after World War II sees foreign trade top about $11 billion. Exports near $7 billion, imports around $4.8 billion, with Britain’s ship shortage and wartime disruption still affecting totals. Figures from the National City Bank and John J. Doe are cited.
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Speculators Profited From Court Leaks, DOJ Says
Washington report says DOJ opened inquiry into alleged leaks on Supreme Court decisions used to profit in stock trades. Moses and Pew linked to claims of advance information on Southern Pacific oil land case. Justice Ames investigated after White consulted. Moses denies direct advance tips, admits market play.
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Excused from Jury Duty to Sell Liquor Declares Hope
In New York a liquor dealer, Leon Renault, was excused from jury service minutes before the Supreme Court upheld a prohibition act as constitutional. Judge Dike questioned the dealer who said he expected the ban to be lifted and needed to focus on his business. The court expressed cautious optimism as news broke in extra editions.
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Cummins presses for quick action on rail bill
Senate debate centers on railroad control and the danger of receivership for two thirds of the lines within thirty days if legislation is not enacted. Chairman Cummins argues the President will end government control on January 1, urging swift action to protect railroad properties and user interests. The lie is the President’s position unchanged and the pending measure faces a narrow vote before the holiday recess.
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Fire Engulfs Apartment Block Forcing Tenants Onto Street
A rapid blaze at 389 Mask Malin Street drove about 100 tenants from their units shortly after midnight. A fireman suffered smoke exposure while ensuring no one remained inside. The ground floor shop run by Jacob Hamburg fueled the fire via a broken cleaning fluid container. Firemen, aided by residents, battled heat as windows shattered and water damage spread through upper floors.
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Ten Bridgeport Liquor Dealers Nabbed in Dry Sweep
Bridgeport saloon keepers face prosecution under wartime prohibition after internal revenue agents swept through the city visiting every saloon with beverages on sale. Agents masked their identities, served drinks, sealed and labeled bottles, and took them to the federal building as evidence. A second round of visits occurred last night, with more evidence gathered as the probe continued.
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New York Prohibition Clash After Supreme Court Ruling
A wartime prohibition decision sparks bitter reaction in New York as wets and the liquor trade rattle swords. A. W. Slaight declines comment while Buckner says outcomes depend on the President and Senate before January 16. Saloonkeepers brace for a potential end to war-time bans as trucks and ads gear up for a rush to stockpile.
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Distillers face millions in whiskey stock after court ruling
Kentucky distillers and Louisville saloonkeepers react to the Supreme Court decision upholding war prohibition. About 89 million gallons in bonded warehouses and 9.6 million in Louisville restocked stock. exporters seek seaborne removal before January 6. Distillers fear enforcement probes for violating prohibition law.
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Liquor Bond Rule Backed by U S Collector Silence on Withdrawals Stirs Dealers
James J. Walsh, U S internal revenue collector, says liquor held in bond cannot be withdrawn under prohibition until the constitutional question is resolved. He notes Congress may define intoxicating beverages, and withdrawals would be limited to medicinal or sacramental uses. Hartford liquor dealers’ president John C Gong fears closure as the ruling bites.
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Dry attorney outlines last hope for wets in 2.75 beer rule
Milwaukee December 15 The decision of the supreme court upholding wartime prohibition powers is not surprising to Wayne B Wheeler national attorney for the Anti Saloon League He is in Milwaukee to participate in federal court hearings on the permanent Federal prohibition code He says the only remaining hope for wets is that brewers might sell 3 75 per cent beer until the federal code took effect October 28.
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High Court Rules War Prohibition Ends Not Yet
The U S Supreme Court in a unanimous decision holds the war time prohibition act remains in force until the end of demobilization The ruling by Justice Brandeis states the act is not terminated by peace and requires a presidential proclamation to end liquor restrictions The decision preserves the prospect of no immediate wet repeal and notes demobilization timing as pivotal for final action by the President
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Police raid suppresses Free man's Journal in Dublin
Dublin police raided the Free man’s Journal offices and seized the Pipat, suppressing the paper after an article appeared in the issue judged contrary to discipline. The action was taken today in Dublin.
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