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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1919

Page

2

Local radicals may be deported on Goldman ship

Forty seven alleged radicals captured in Bridgeport and vicinity during the November 7 Red raids may be deported on the same ship with Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman. Their cases, with 43 others, are under review by Commissioner Caminetti in Washington. Deportation hinges on review of papers, with no names yet released.

Bridgeport Emma Goldman Alexander Berkman Commissioner of Immigration Caminetti Washington United States Crosby Tlow Wilig Island New York Hartford

Chanukah Celebration at Y M H A Rooms Features Masquerade

Chanukah the Jewish holiday was celebrated by the Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew association in their hall at 181 State Street. The masquerade featured a mock marriage with Sol Moonay, J. Feldman, Georgie Kats, Louis Katz, and David Plotkin participating. The program included novelty dancing by Louis Katz and Benny Sackett, fencing by Max Sackett, and songs by Bertha Levy, Irving Tapson, and Mrs. Bessie Plotkin.

Young Men's Young Women's Hebrew Association Agtree Sol Moonay J. Feldman Georgie Kats Louis Katz David Plotkin Benny Sackett Max Sackett Bertha Levy Irving Tapson Bessie Plotkin Walter Leewith S. B. Plotkin Louis Lefkowitz Morris Price Joseph Schneider Harry Freedman Lous Katz Alfred Title Sadie Mooney Gertrude Rosenberg Jennie Levison Dorothy Rosenbaum

Sixth District Club to Elect This Evening

The Sixth district Republican club will meet tonight at 173 North Avenue for officer elections and annual reports. Officers nominated are President Alfred J. Knapp and Vice President Patrick J. Reilly, with other posts held by John Dorsch Tracey Wendell and Andrew Owens. Both top posts seek fifth consecutive terms as members dine on clam chowder after the vote.

Sixth District Republican Club North Avenue Alfred J. Knapp Patrick J. Reilly John & Dorsch Tracey L. Wendell Andrew P. Owens

Miscan O Club Plans Second Annual Ball in Sokot Hall

Final arrangements were made at a Miscan Club meeting for the second annual ball to be held in Sokot hall on December 20. The committee includes Luciano Voccola as chair and Lorenzo Di Napoli Michele Racioppi Giovanni Pappano and Giovanni Riccio. The club also supports Americanization classes led by Professor Del Vecchio and votes to attend the Lyric theatre lectures by Mayor Witzgerald and Attorney Rocco Serardt of New Haven on Sunday December 21 at 6 p.m.

Sokot Hall Luciano Voccola Lorenzo di Napoli Michele Racioppi Giovanni Pappano Giovanni Riccio

Pe-ru-Na Promises Cure for Catarrh Sufferer

Testimonial from Mrs Rosalia Kanta of New Britain Connecticut claims Pe-ru-Na relieved years of cramps catarrh and digestive distress. Ad extols Pe-ru-Na as a proven 50 year success for colds flu nose stomach and bowel disorders with tablets or liquid sold everywhere.

Rosalia Kanta Siver Street New Britain Conn

Romance Is Over Claims Lecturer Sparks Debate

Dr. Moorris Korsher of Passaic, a physician, writer, and lecturer, told Bridgeport Philosophical Society last night that romantic love is over and marriage must reform. He urged divorces by mutual consent and described love as a blind instinct that fades after wedlock, provoking lively audience reaction in the open forum.

Moorris Korsher Passaic N. A Bridgeport Philosophical Society Ila Viethn Jules Elia Jaska

Mayo denied liberty in habeas ruling

Virginius Mayo a wealthy New Haven merchant was denied liberty on a writ of habeas corpus by Judge Hendrick after arguing no ground for detention existed. He was granted bail pending appeal.

New York Der Virginius Mayo New Haven

Mexican Troops Pursue Villa Raiders Near Eagle Pass

Eagle Pass Texas reports say General Francisco Murguia with 1500 Mexican federal troops chasing the Villista raiders who struck Murgiaux Coahuila. Villistas flee toward the Chihuahua mountains as four Carranza soldiers and one Villista die at Muzquiz. General Ricaut commands 500 men holding Muzuk.

Eagle Pass Texas Francisco Murguia Murgauix Coahuila William 2. Blocker Piedras Negras Chihuahua Murguja Moncloyva

London Firms Plan Weekly Airship Service

Onion December 17 reports aviation firms plan a weekly airship service to America. They intend to acquire the R-34 and her sister ship the R-39, which are being altered to meet passenger and cargo requirements.

ONION America

Hurricane Hits Tampico and Tampien Area Sunday

A hurricane Sunday morning killed two people and caused extensive property damage in Tampico and nearby areas. News agency reports from Mexican City quote local officials describing near total destruction of portions of the town and widespread devastation.

Larbio Tex Mxnelsinr sMexian Ime Pearta

Weather report notes continued cold and likely Friday snow flurries

The article reports continued cold across New England and mid Atlantic with high pressure in the northwest and low in the mid Atlantic. It notes snow flurries north of Virginia, fair and cold conditions in the mid Atlantic and New England, and a likely shift to cloudy weather with possible local snow flurries Friday. Temperatures from various stations are listed along with sunrise and sunset times and tide data.

New England Middle Atlantic North Atlantic Atlantic Virginia Fi. i. Tain Meridian New Haven Weather Bureau Bar Temp. Wen Atlanta Chen Aviantie Boston Wartfora Roar Walteras Londy Jackson Kansas City New Haven Rclear New Orleans New York Norfolk

Wilson undecided on return of railroads

A letter from Howard appeals to President Hoover to extend the period of government operation for railroads. It cites risks of freight-rate hikes and cost of living increases if private control resumes. The letter asks for continued public operation for at least two more years amid industrial stress.

American Federation of Laer Railrond Brotherhoods Hines Ani Lirler-State Frei American Federation of Saba Railway Brotherhoods Howard American Farm Bureau Federation Cummins Federation Chicago Wuider

Two Mothers Claim Baby Taken from Bellevue Ward

Two mothers insist a seven month old infant stolen from Bellevue Hospital during December remains their child. Mrs. Wentz says the baby she holds is Arthes Philip Werte, identified yesterday at Bolero Hospital. the other mother, a frightened young woman from the Hotel McAlpin, pleads poverty drove her to abandon her infant. Writer Nellie Bly confirms the hysterical girl is the lost mother, pledging to protect her and seek home for the child.

Bellevue Hospital Ward York Upper East Hida Jacob Wenty Bolero Heaven Hher Arthes Philip Werte McAlpin Chile Charize lotte-o'-Alice Welfie Bly Famom Grand Contract Wils Oarn Wuntil Mrs. Wents Ivook

Curfew Ordinance Imposed For Edgewater Children

Edgewater New Jersey adopts a curfew requiring minors under eighteen to be indoors after 8 30 p m with an initial warning bell at 8 15 p m and a final bell at 9 00 p m children found on the streets after curfew will be taken to the authorities

Edgewater N. Ed

New York Restaurants Decline Price Increases

Five thousand New York restaurants, meeting in convention, resolved not to raise consumer prices despite higher operating costs and prohibition losses. Joseph Burger, president of the United Restaurant Owners' Association, announced the defeat of a proposal to hike charges and said economies of operation would address the situation.

Niew York New York Joseph Burger United Restaurant Owners’ Association

D Annunzio's Withdrawal Moves Stalled by Women In Fiume

Gabriel D Annunzio defies withdrawal from Fiume as women in the town urge soldiers to stay, delaying the planned post and police station withdrawal. Annunzio says he will not depart until Thursday’s order is approved, while a local demonstration risks fines and jail.

Anti Finume Gabriel Pannunzio Annynaio Fiume

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