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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1919
Page
2
The official data show no rise in living costs from August to November this year, contrasting with earlier Novembers since 1911 which often rose. Analysts predict a seasonal downward trend from January through March, aided by government campaigns to curb prices and identify profiteers within retail and clothing sectors.
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion earned a newspaper decision over Take Abels welterweight in 19 rounds of fast boxing tonight in Atlanta.
A fragment notes dangers of candle lit trees with children at play and contrasts electric strings of 8 16 24 or 32 lights in red blue green and white bulbs. First Floor.
A compact list of late season gift ideas features Automobile Robes Automobile Gloves Thermos Bottles Lunch Kits and Nut Sets. Also highlighted are smoking goods mahogany trays electric grills percolators electric chafing dishes adjuteto lights boudoir lamps candle sticks razors manicure sets cutlery Pyrex ware aluminum utensils and assorted toys.
Local hardware retailer American Hardware Stores Inc operates at Parfield Avenue and Middle Street under the tagline That S Hardware and More, offering a range of tools, home improvement supplies, and hardware goods to the neighborhood.
Buffalo New York December 22 Eamonn De Valera head of the provisional Irish Republic voices strong distrust of Lloyd George's home rule plan. He says the Irish seek self determination and independence and accuses British politicians of trying to fool the Irish people with a two parliament proposal. He has not read the plan yet.
Partly cloudy with moderate temperatures Tuesday and likely Wednesday. Low pressure off the South Atlantic coast and along the northern border from Lake Superior to the Pacific coast. Temperatures rise in the middle Atlantic and New England states with generally fair weather east of the Mississippi over the next 48 hours.
In Indianapolis Judge Anderson outlined government charges against Howat, detailing 33 months of activity in the Kansas field led by Howat. The judge said Howat caused an organization enabling strikes, pressured by operators and business men in the Kansas district, and warned Howat faces a strong government stance to secure liberty.
A high sea is running and the Fanker lies aground at the shore end of the jetty. The vessel has a 46 man crew and communication is impossible until conditions moderate. The report notes the vessel named the Rockefeller. London banks and a merger agreement are also reported in the same dispatch with Coutts & Company highlighted as an old, aristocratic bank.
Obituaries list multiple local deaths with funeral details. Evelyn Wilcox of Orrant Street mourned with services at Hawley and Wilmots and burial in Wil lingworth Conn. Frederick Wineset of Harral Avenue honored at Michael d Gannon home with Lathers union and Moose delegations present. burial in Paris cemetery. Lydia Condon's funeral at St Anns with Degree of Pocahontas and Star of Bethlehem delegations. burial in St Michael's cemetery. Anna L Hennessey honored at 1856 Stratford Ave home with high mass at Church of the Blessed Sacrament. burial in St Michael's cemetery. Balint Legoza’s funeral held at Hungarian Baptist church and Mountain Grove cemetery. June Baker widow of Charles Baker died at 207 Haley Avenue. survivors listed. Page K L Bryant’s funeral at Fairfield home. burial in Fairfield East Cemetery. William Whitler’s funeral at 161 Street. burial in Takeview cemetery. Sarah J Priest died at Bullard Vale, Mass. remains arriving Wednesday. burial in Lakeview cemetery. C Edward Clark died at home. funeral at Bethany Mission, Stratford. burial in Review cemetery.
Minn December 22 Congressman Thoms Schall denounced General John J Pershing in a speech asserting Pershing seeks the presidency and is unfit for office He opposed rewarding him with a full general rank saying it would reward an unworthy officer and was against conferred rank in wartime He accused Pershing of censorship and of undermining Congress with his actions and opinions
Los Angeles defense seeks to prove Harry New insane after alleged murder of Wreda Lesser at Topanito Canyon, claiming he planned the act while stating relief from crime. Prosecution counters with witnesses including a former Indianapolis confidant and a detective detailing alleged confessions. The trial opens amid testimony that New claimed not insane and disputed suicide theories.
The Buford, carrying 249 alien revolutionaries from New York, has an unknown destination per Immigrant Commissioner Caminetti. Sealed orders opened by the captain were written by warp and state department officials, kept secret for safety of escorting officers and troops. A New York representative Siegel denied reports of luxurious quarters aboard, saying conditions matched typical military transports.
A mob of about 140 radicals attacked the Eis Tstxnn ferry entrance, aiming to reach fellow deportees awaiting transport to Russia. Police and coast guards restored order after a pilot call. Clara Brooks, named as ringleader, was arrested while twenty-two anarchists remained on Tallis Island awaiting deportation.
New York dispatch reports Alexis Georgian, whose Buford deportation was blocked by habeas corpus, accuses Minneapolis politicians of “double crossing” him. Attorney Charles Realty and Kecht say Georgian, a Georgia citizen, was arrested for sedition there and released on condition he depart the city, then old charges were pressed to push his deportation.
New York December 22 1935 senate foreign relations committee announced a probe into all Russian agencies in the United States and C A J Marten self styled ambassador of Soviet Russia voiced approval in a late statement describing the move as a key step.
The article cites Senator Wrelinghttysen praising Garfield for resigning over the strike settlement and argues the plan may lead to further wage increases. Chairman Lewis notes a probable rise in all labor classifications once the commission acts, amid a broader fight over law versus organized labor and public good.
Bridgeport city officials halted two optional bids for a 565000 refunding bond sale. After review by City Auditor Keating Acting Mayor McManus and the bond committee, bids were withheld from publication and new bids are likely after year’s start. The official announcement on a successful bidder was postponed.
Milford Dec 22 Special Mr. Charlotte Augustus Baldwin Nettleton one of Milford's oldest residents died this morning. Born in Milford many years ago she lived most of her life in the house on Prospect street. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon with Rev Leslie Briggs of the First Church officiating. Burial will be in Milford Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter Miss Annie D Nettleton and three sons D Bouls Alfred of Milford and Dr Dewitt Nettleton of Sewickley Pa.
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