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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1919

Page

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Open Door Policy Urged To Avert Far East War

University of Pennsylvania professor Arthur D. Rees told a United Church Community Forum that war with Japan is remote and urged continued open door policy in Asia. He argued for recognizing Japanese supremacy in the East while preventing Japan from exploiting China, and cautioned against ceding Shantung to Japan.

Professor Rees Auditors Japan United States East China Arthur D. Rees University of Pennsylvania United Church Community Forum Great Britain France Germany Russia Rees England Arnis Shantung

Sugar Scarce Here But Exports to Europe Increase

A Commerce Department report shows more than 1.25 billion pounds of sugar worth about 97 million dollars exported from the United States in the first ten months of the year. Exports largely to the United Kingdom and France rose 89 percent versus last year, while imports rose 27 percent to over 8.25 billion pounds valued at 481 million dollars, contributing to domestic sugar shortages for housewives.

Washincffon United States Department of Commerce United Kingdom France

Survivors reach New York after British ship Manxman sinks

Nineteen survivors arrive in New York aboard the British Isles after the steamer Manxman foundered 400 miles off Nova Scotia. The captain and most of the crew of 59 perished. A raging storm hampered rescue, but lifeboats and a raft carried the survivors to safety despite frigid conditions.

New York Nova Scotia Seama British Isles Portland

Dublin Independent Suppressed by Force

Unknown intruders forced entry to the Daily Independent building, smashed printing machinery with crow bars, and overawed staff in the editorial room with revolvers. The attackers, said to be Sinn Feiners, warned the staff they were "suppressed for some time" as retaliation for unfriendly comment on Sinn Fein movement.

Dublin Daily Independent Sinn

Deportation Law Protection Urged by Chicago Labor Group

A Chicago based 21-4 resolution by the Kitegy Federation of Labor appoints two founders to form a protective body for workers facing deportation and exile. Speeches cite immediate organization of the pro protective body and praise Jama Goldman and Alexander Erkroan for aiding organized labor.

Chicago Foun Miller Twa Ianpor Kitegy Federation of Libor Jama Goldman Alexander Erkroan Hadeen

New Haven Railroad Resumes Full Service

The New Haven Railroad fully restored train service after a period of partial operation. Service returned to a four track system and a complete timetable was reinstated yesterday, marking the end of disruption and resumption of normal schedules.

NEW Haven Railroad New York New Haven Wartford Werdens

Senate plan calls for 280000 man standing army

Senate military sub committee proposes a permanent national policy including a 280000 strong standing peace army with compulsory four month training for 18 to 21 year olds. The plan envisions regular army reserve and national guard components, with no compulsory service. Youths may choose lump training or National Guard service, five year reserve, no active call except war.

Washington Senate Wadsworth New York Congress General Staff Citizens Army National Guard Hey House Daker March Anthony

Mutiny on Army Transport America Aboard

Eleven crewmembers including two petty officers are arrested in Hoboken after a mutiny aboard the transport America en route to Europe. Widespread discontent led to looting, firearms found, and armed guards deployed below decks. Six sailors remain hospitalized with gunshot injuries as investigations begin aboard the ship.

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NC-4 Seaplane Lands After Fog Delays Mission

NC-4, missing after departing Galveston for Mobile, arrived in Alabam a at 2 PM after a 12 hour stay at Grand Island Louisiana caused by fog. Commander Read said four surface contacts were made but the crew never lost position as Grand Island was mistaken for Mobile. The crew picked the night spot at Grand Island hoping a town existed though maps show it vanished in 1893. The flight will continue to Ponnavota as part of naval recruiting efforts.

Alorilg Ala NC-4 Galveston Texas Mobile Grand Island New Orleans A. (. Read Atlantia Moile Ponsnavota

Confidence Vote Roars Through Chamber of Deputies

The chamber of deputies today adopted an order of the day expressing confidence to the government. The vote tally was 242 to 0 with all present supporting the motion, marking a decisive display of governmental backing.

Slec Chamber of Deputies

Textile Workers End Strike at Maynard Massachusetts

The United Textile Workers of America vote ends a five week strike at the American Woolen Company mill in Maynard Mass. Delegates decide to suspend the strike and notify the mill agent to inform workers to return to their jobs.

Maynard Mass Dee United Texts Workers of America American Woolen Company Agsahet Drechsler Mlle

Referendum Vote On Labor Party Endorsement In Boston

Boston Central Labor Union votes to refer the question of endorsing the National Labor party to its affiliated unions for a referendum. Reported incidents describe theft of packages of cigars and cigarettes from a harbor storeroom owned by Mike Diapikola, with multiple packages stolen yesterday.

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Biker Drug Store Closed by Sheriff on Writ of Attachment

An attachment was placed on the Biker Drug Store on Main Street yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheetl Wenz G. Buvegtler, ordered by Attorney David J. Cronin. Manager Michael J. Sullivan said the store remained open until 10 PM Saturday but closed yesterday and may stay closed part of today. Gannon and Collins, druggists with Damfort & Meyers, are pursuing action. they declined comment and referred questions to Cronin. Sullivan said he notified the New York office but could not reach officials for immediate action.

Duiker Drug Main Street Nelson Gannon Cronin Sullivan New York

Schogner Goes Ashore and Is a Total Loss

The 864 ton Brukh Schnoner Janus Mater bound from Liverpool to New York went ashore early today and will be a total loss. Seven crew were rescued by the USS Hollow coast guard crew after escaping in breeches buoys. The North Wind later floated off News on Island Vineyard Sound after a week ashore. The National Academy of Arts and Letters mourns the death of its youngest member who was admitted at age 11.

Wley Dee Liverpool Nms New York Captain Wood Usheon Hollow Reseiel North Wind Newport Nawshon Island Vineyard Sound Cuttear Acushnear Gul Gale Dasad New Yorts Ee. It Fiberl Walia Garabes Perideny Nera Pieaidea National Academy of Tiesive United States Army Buford—ark America United States Buford Forts Hamilton Wadsworth

American mandates in Near East opposed in letter to President Wilson

Ten members of the American Committee for Armenian Independence led by James W. Gerard urged Wilson to recognize the Armenian Republic and extend direct aid while opposing American mandates in the Near East. The memo warned Turks would benefit under a mandate and argued three million Armenians could be saved with food, munitions, and limited troops.

New York Near East United States Wilson American Committee For Armenia James W. Gerard Charles Th. Hughes Alton B. Parker Tichu Root Frederick C. Penfield Nicholas Murray Butler Jace Gould Seburmian John Grier Hibben Fr. N. Rhineland Néonle America Armenian Republic Gerard

Flying Parson Resigns to Return to Pulpit

Lieutenant Belgin W. Maynard, nicknamed the Aging juirson, announced he has resigned from the army air service and will resume clerical work. He expects to leave by January 1 and said he would return to preaching after a long career in aviation and public life.

New York Belgin W. Maynard Juirson Army Air Service Maynard

Train derails near St. Louis. two dead, dozens hurt

A passenger train traveling from Oklahoma City to St Louis derailed three miles east of St. Louis, Missouri. An axle failure caused the wreck, killing 4. O. Hopper of West Virginia and Mrs. William H Brehn of St. Louis. forty-eight others were injured.

ST. Jams Dee Here Oklahoma City Okla St. Loui O. Hopper West Virginia William II Brehn St. Louis

General Yudenitch Cannot Move Into Letvia

Riga, Dec. 21. General Yudenitch, commander of the Northwestern Tressian army, was informed that objections to moving his forces into Letvia were insurmountable. The general opinion here is that Esthonia will not couchitta peace with the Golshavikt, and the front will be ready to transfer troops to General Danikine once trade arrangements are secured.

Riga Vyudenltoh Esthonia Yudenitch Danikine

New Planet Believed to Affect Venus Motion

New York December 21 Harold Jacobs of Columbia University announces a new planet may cause irregularities in Venus motion. He suggests the body lies near Earth but farther from the sun. astronomers plan photographs between December 30 and January 4 when conditions are best.

New York Harold Jacobs Columbia University Jacoby

Secrecy surrounds first shipment of anarchists

U S army transport Buford sailed before dawn carrying anarchists radicals and reporters across to an undisclosed northern port. Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman led a group of 248 detainees while security kept strict watch on Ellis Island and the dock during the transfer.

Berkman U.S. S. Buford America Emma Goldman Connecticut

Bridgeport Reds Arrests Abroad And Fire Damage

Bridgeport and surrounding cities report a mass roundup of radicals headed to New York for deportation with 43 men taken to Ellis Island. A Hartford jail escape attempt linked to the raid was halted as state police and federal officers moved the detainees toward ships bound for Russia. A separate blaze at 981 Thane Avenue caused by wiring damage in a medical building prompted federal attention.

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