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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1919

Page

7

Olney and Lewis urge Wilson to lift wartime ban

Wastington Dec 10 Representative Richard Olney of Massachusetts called at the White House to urge immediate demobilization and lifting of the wartime prohibition. He argued the Supreme Court with its upholding of wartime law invites the President to proclaim demobilization and gives Congress time to dispose of stocks before constitutional prohibition. Senator James Emil Lewis of filingis also pressed for consideration in a written memorandum stating states should decide what constitutes an intoxicant. Officials promised to present his views to the President.

Richard Olney Massachusetts White Houses Wilson Yinn Olney Supreme Court Congress White Blouse Foreer James Aniilton Lewis Hlingis White House Lewis

Oregon Eleven Heads to Rose Bowl Scene Conflicts

Twenty five members of the University of Oregon football squad travel from Eugene to Pasadena on New Year’s Day to face Harvard in the Tournament of Roses. Brick Mitchell, former end on the 1916 team, and who played in the Mare Island Marines clash, will coach the ends and tackles while coach She Huntington trains the backs. Huntington predicts a tough game, noting Oregon’s heavier backs offset by Harvard’s size.

AN Francisco Cal Univesity of Oregon Itugene Pasadena Harvard Brick” Mitchell Pennsylvania Casadena Mare Island Marines Great Lakes Oregonians Huntington

Abraham Adolph Seeks 25 Percent Pay Plan in Bankruptcy

Avraham Adolph a tailor at 610 Mairfield Avenue is under attachment after filing a bankruptcy petition in the office of Referee John W. Hanks. Liabilities total 6298 with assets at 1400. First creditors meeting set for December 29. No 26 percent composition offer included. proposed cash and 90 day notes total 18 and 40 percent, respectively. Local creditors include Moris Plant Bank 180, Max Sherman 350, Mr. Levin 556, and Aaron Kaufman 850. Assets list stock in merchandise 750, household goods 50, store fixtures 600.

Avraham Adolph Mairfield Avenue Aled John W. Hanks Moris Plant Bank Max Sherman Mr. Levin Aaron Kaufman

New Building and Loan Association Open to All Residents

Officials of the Chamber of Commerce explained a new building and loan association open to all residents whether or not they are Chamber members. The cooperative venture aims to encourage local construction and development, with details shared at the Chamber offices last night.

Tle Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Hein

Thompson gives up federal bank post chairing Ways and Means

William Reogve Thompson, director at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, resigns to lead the Republican National Committee Ways and Means staff and may serve as one of four delegates at large to the party convention. Also notes milk certification and inspectors. Admiral Benjamin Tappan dies at 63 in Washington naval hospital. born in New Orleans.

New York Willam Reogve Thompson Federal Reserve Bank of New York Ainee Ways and Means Republican National Committee Meigs Westchester County Tappan Wasilington Benjamin Tappan U8 Naval Hospital New Orleans

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