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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1919

Page

9

Plume Night Honors Past Sachem of Inckapotana Tribe

The Inckapotanauh Tribe No 30 observed Plumley Night honoring past Sachem B. Plumley, with Past Sachem John Duhemal as seniorAmore and multiple past Sachems and warriors named. Officers elected include Sachem Maurice Schmidt and senior agamore F F Davis, with chiefs to be raised next Tuesday evening by Deputy Grand Sachem J William Rowe.

Sachem B. Plumley John. Duhemal Amore C. B. Olson Junior Sagamore F. Treadwell Athillas Sannaps G. L. Treadwell A. Lounabury W. EB. Goddart H. T. Smith W. E. Tyra M. Chaffee Maurice Schmidt Agamore F. F. Davis Funior Sagamore J. A. Murtagh Prophet R. B.lumiey G. M. Barnes Wampum C. Smith A. J G. Li. Treadwell J. Williand Rowe Cockenostrite No. 22 Norwalk

Red Song and Talk Feature of College Socialist Banquet

The Intercollegiate Socialist society closed a three day convention in New York with a banquet where revolution songs and addresses were heard. About 450 members, graduates from seventy colleges, attended. The evening’s popular tune was No Red Flag to the tune of Maryland My Maryland. William Z Foster urged funds for the steel strike, while executives denounced college censorship and the effort to hide the mass movement toward industrial democracy.

New York Intercollegiate Socialist Society Maryland William Z. Foster National Steel Strike Committee

Mithra Lodge Knights of Pythias Elects Officers

Fraternal Mithra Lodge Knights of Pythias elected officers at a well attended 2 night meeting. Officers include V C Williams Ele twood J Williams Evans Mf W Chas Andres BL Oscar Kuehsner I G Rudolph Wendt and J Rouillon organist. Installation planned next Tuesday by District Deputy Peabody. Soldiers welcome home event set for tomorrow night at lodge rooms 102 Main Street with Triple Link quartet mock trial vocal and instrumental acts. Grand Chancellor Emanuel will chair. George E Wright of Hartford to be principal speaker. Demobilization ceremony precedes refreshments.

Mithra Lodge Co. C Ele Twood Williams V. C Frank Gambet, Jr George A. Branan Fred Sorrel Evans Walter F. Griffin E. Chas. Ndres Oscar Vw Wil Triple Link Quaret Triple Link Uaic Emanuel Grand Keepers George E. Wright Hartford

Expansion of American trade in Far East urged

Secretary of Commerce Alexander urged Congress to fund expanded American trade efforts abroad. He asked for about 750000 more for the bureau to place commercial attaches and commissioners in the Far East, new European countries, India and Turkey, appearing before the House appropriations committee.

Washington Comerce Alexander Congress Far East India Ana ‘Urkey House Bureau

Washington Camp Hosts Evening of Games and Dance

More than 80 people attended the Washington Camp No 13 Triangular Order Sons of America event at 1119 Broad Street. The night featured whist and pinochle with gifts distributed, and a dance with the camp orchestra providing music. Harry Lock chaired the event with Charles Hincks and Hincksey assisting. card play wrapped up shortly after 9 19, and dancing continued until midnight.

Washington Trioth Order Sons of America Broad T Harry Lock Charles Hincks Hincksey

Gas Stove Moonshine Still Brings Death in New York Man

Oscar Swensen was found dead in his lodging with an unlit gas stove emitting poison after a homemade gas stove moonshine still overheated. A goose-neck tube and canister were found atop the stove, police say the device boiled over and blew gas into the room while he slept.

New York Siw York Oscar Swensen Berg

Army base commander accused of offering freedom for testimony

In Le Mans, France, Colonel Halstead allegedly offered Sergt J S Madden immunity and a good record if he testified against Carl W Detzer. Madden claimed Captain John N Weir also promised immunity. Madden said Detzer urged force against prisoners and slept depriving them of food as they sought information. Detzer to testify tomorrow.

Liw York Halstead le Mans L’rance Carl W. Detzer Detzer J. S. Madden Sergt Madden John N. Weir Frank Hoyt France Db. Malhan

Wrestling victor will get bout with Stecher

New York details a staged match between William Demetral and Jim Londas at the Seventy first Regiment Armory next Monday night. Prize conditions ensure the winner faces world champion Joe Stecher. Demetral cited a past disputed pin as motivation for the Stecher challenge and sought a fair rematch.

New York Jack Curley William Demetral Jim Londas Seventyfirst Regiment Armory Curley Joe Stecher Stecher Demetral Dementral Caddock

1920 Auto Markers Deadline Announced by Police

Superintendent Redgate announced that 1919 license markers may be used until Saturday noon due to many owners not yet applying for 1920 markers. A two and a half day grace is allowed, but any car in operation after noon Saturday must display 1920 license markers.

Redgate

Amusements Plaza Presents Holiday Screen and Vaudeville

The Plaza shows Katherine MacDonald in The Vhunderrook at Pings Theatre, with Thomas Meighan and Norma Talmadge links. New Year program features Virtuous Sinners with Wanda Hawley and Norman Kerry, plus Park Theater vaudeville and Poli Players musicals. Continuous shows New Year’s Day from 1 to 11 PM and Peek-A-Boo at Park Theater for three days.

Wanda Hawley Paramount Norman Kerry

Vaudeville and Circus Casts Promote Theatrical Bill in New York

The program features Bobby Chavis Want McClough and Frankie divites with a vaudeville company of 25 performers including Joseph Harry Welso May Mivers Rita Drew Immy Barbier and a trio of entertainers. It lists novelty acts The Seven Mussess Spillers The Bolaar Sisters and Mile Itpap In plus the Lanatz Phrute troupe and Bohemian Paris scenes. The show includes Viclt Gana in The Petter Ote The engagement of Tre fetter Ole at the Tard theatre Jan 5 with Bert and Alf and a New York company. The production blends war theme with humorous dialogue and a dozen songs and relies on entertainment over grim war depictions.

Ances New York Carnyhaig Sveniea Bobby Chavis Want McCblough May Mivers Rita Drew Immy Barbier Larry Wile Warkes Jin James Teily Seven Mussess Spillers Bolaar Sisters Mile Ole Tard Joe Ar i Bert Alf Coburn Charles Dalton Ole Fall

New Year Dancing Events and Classes Advertised

Wednesday New Year's Eve features a 100 prize masquerade by Athletic A A. New Year's Afternoon includes Matinea Dance and Night. Annual Ball and Novelty Party on Friday. Advanced and Beginners Dancing Classes run with private sessions daily. Wednesday January 7 a new beginners class teaches waltz one step and fox trot in eight lessons at two dollars per lesson until paid.

A. A Quilty’s

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