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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1920

Page

2

Printing raid fails to locate Bolshevist press in Reds case

Department of Justice agents failed to find a Bolshevist printing plant after arresting eleven Russians in a raid on Ogden and Ostien streets. Residents say the papers were printed elsewhere and distributed from a second floor room. Arrested include George Grinkowich and Stella Chelak, whose husband is detained. Chelak fears deportation and destitution as police plan to transport suspects to Hartford for further action.

Department of Justice Ogden and Helen Streets George Grinkowick DoaTdea Hiarno Chelak Grinkowich Priday Stella Chelak Evlaine Chelak Chelak Singer Manufacturing Company Briday Remington ‘Armeth M. C. Companys Ogden Street Krevee Trelon Street Asinsky Wartford

Senate leaders pin hope on treaty action today

Republican leader notes possible Democratic backing if the instruction to report is not given. Senator Lodge may seek committee reporting by party line, with reservations from a bi partizan committee likely to be accepted. The plan anticipates a Tuesday committee meeting and a favorable report, though reservations on Article Ten and the Monroe Doctrine loom over the ratification fight.

Ledge Tt Ia Lodge Hropyever

Do a Good Turn Daily Sermons Mark Scout Week

Ministers preached yesterday on the motto Do a Good Turn Daily as the Boy Scouts of America celebrate their tenth anniversary this week. There are 900 scouts in the city and each pledge earns a square knot badge. A scout moving picture The Knights of Square Table will be shown at Stratford Congregational Church this afternoon and evening. The Scout Master association meets at 8 tonight in the public library East Side branch at Kossuth streets.

Boy Scouts of America Boy Scout Moving Picture Knights of # Square Table Stratford Congregational Church Scout Mester Association East Side Ranch Ane Kossuth

Adams House Leased For Restaurant Use

The former Adams house on Fairfield avenue has been leased by Monet Adams to Joseph Casilio, steward of the Green Dawn Country Club, who will convert it into a first class restaurant. Extensive alterations will begin immediately and the place will be ready for business in five to six weeks. Casilio has been connected with many first class hotels and restaurants between New York and Boston.

Adams Fair‘eld Avenue Monet Adams Joseph Casilio Greendawn Country Club Casillo New York Boston

School Board Seeks Budget Revision Tonight

The education board plans to revise its budget after the apportionment board found discrepancies in the deficit. The meeting aims to re submit the budget to clear misunderstandings before final action. In Columbus a bill would criminalize harboring rats or mice before adjournment, pending no data in the belfry.

Board of e@ucation Board of Apportionment Education Board Board of Education Ohio Columbus Yonea

House Special Inquiry to Probe Ship Graft

Washington Feb. The House Special Committee will investigate sensational charges of incompetence and graft in the United States Shipping Board. Rep Walsh said he has been in correspondence with Philip Manson and may call him as an early witness. the inquiry will cover the board from its creation to the present and reveal evidence if charges prove true.

Universal Service Wasenington United States Shipping Board Philip Manson Pacific and Astern Steamship Company Wilson House Joseph “Walsh Massachusetts

Black Cat Behind Baby Death In Glasgow Home

A black cat brought to a Glasgow home is blamed for the death of a baby last week. The animal slept in the room where the child became ill, authorities reported, though exact cause remains under investigation.

Glasgow Zack

Weather picture of New England and Atlantic coast

The report outlines fair conditions across Southern and Northern New England for Monday and Tuesday with rising temperatures in the north. Atlantic coast districts see fair weather and slight temperature changes through Wednesday. Offshore winds: moderate west near Sandy Hook, gentle northwest to north toward Hatteras, all indicating continuing fair conditions.

New England Atlantic Coast Atlantic Sandy Hook Hatteras

Must File Tax Returns On Time

Taxpayers must file income tax returns by March 1 with one fourth of the tax due. No general extension of time is available. Extensions may be granted in specific cases for illness or absence of corporate officers. If additional time is needed beyond an extension, apply to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue with full reasons.

James Tt. Walsh Internal Revenue

Rabbi Abrams Speaks in New Haven on Democracy or Snobocracy

Rabbi Samuel I Abrams of this city delivered the speech Democracy or Snobocracy at Horeb lodge New Haven during the regular vesting. He is an ardent worker in the Independent Order of Bnai Brith and a leading Zionist, having traveled recently across the district addressing lodges.

Samuel I. Abrams Horeb Lodge New Haven Abrams Order Binal Brith

Reverend Stanley Manning to Lecture Tonight

Universalist church youth meet Rev Stanley Manning national director Young People's Work tonight in church parlors. Tomorrow Women's Mission circle at 3 pm studies The Crusade of Compassion. Men's club at 6 30 pm to hear George Hosking on India. supper to follow. Rev Hall Kearns noted a reading on The Clopperheal with slides about a Pullman train travel to the Golden West.

Universalist Church Stanely Manning Woman’s Mission Circle Crusade of Compassion Newton , Hine National Life Insurance Company India Hall, Kearns Golden West Lincoln

American Legion To Meet Here Tonight

The Larry Congdon Post American Legion will hold a regular meeting at 928 Main Street G A R hall at o clock. Amendments to the constitution and by laws will be considered to conform with the National body. Delegates to the Hartford February 21 state conference and convention will be chosen with instructions given. Arrangements for certificates presented by the French government to next of kin of war sacrifices will be finalized. An entertaining musical program directed by Alvin C Bren is planned. Debates will cover What Is the Matter With the Legion in Bridgeport.

Larry Congdon American Legion Main Street Hartford Alvin C. Bren Legion Bridgeport

Fraternal Jerusalem Council to Confer Royal Masters Degree Tonight

The Fraternal Jerusalem Council and Royal and Select Masters will hold a stated assembly at 8 o'clock tonight at the Masonic temple with the royal master's degree in full ceremonial form. Norman Stevens will visit to inspect the work. Thursday night the Jerusalem council will visit Washington council in Stamford to confer the same degree for the Stamford lodge. Bridgeport’s Ashlar Lodge faces delays in establishing new lodges with 129 names on the petition. An Andrew Hallock committee member and several TO. O. F. officers will perform the first degree for a class in Odd Fellows hall on Broad street, with state Grand officers and Yonkers delegates present.

Jerusalem Council Masonic Temple Norman Stevens Puissant Grand Puissant Grand Council Washington Council Stamford Ashlar Bridgeport Erand Connecticut Andrew Hallock Samuel WH. Harrie T. O Samuel HW. Barris Indge Odd Fellows ‘Hall Broad Street Yonkers N.Y Fle Dstrict

Flying Parson Maynard Tells How He Won Air Derby

Lieutenant B W Maynard known as the Flying Parson spoke at the Y M C A about his cross country flight. He described a thrilling journey marked by weather and mechanical troubles, yet completed without serious incident. He credited thorough preparation, fitness, and faith in Christ for his success and urged aviators to maintain peak physical condition.

B. W. Maynard Christ

Obituary notices from a Bridgeport paper list multiple deaths

The obituary column reports numerous deaths including Henry M Weldon of 262 Tuffayette Street after heart disease illness. Daisy B Moody wife of Howard I Moody. Marvin Peck of 967 William Street after a month illness. Margaret K Plumb wife of John H Plumb. Sarah R Suckley widow of John Suckley. Edith M Cheshire wife of Laurence Cheshire. Alexander Johnson funeral rites at 42 Summer Street. Mary Fish burial in Mountain Grove. Ellen Brien Joy widow of James Joy. Patrick Darragh funeral. Margaret J Mooers of 72 Smith Street. Robert Steinkiller funeral at 320 East Main Street. Henry W Clark of 302 Mountain Grove Street. Mary Wallace of Sylvan Avenue. Charles N Beecher former city resident. Henry W Clark and Edith M Tyrrell Cheshire funerals listed. many survivors named with spouses, children, and burial details in local cemeteries.

Margaret J&. Plumb Margaret Kk. Stone Plumb John H. Plumb Eleanor Street Stratford August G. Baker Stratford Avenue Mountain Grove Ladies* Auxiliary Lodges BR. T Tedith M. Cheshire Pheumonia Edith M. Cheshire Laurrence Cheshire Heriday Bridgeport Hospital George Sr Potter Broad Street Lakeview Cemetery Alexander Johnson Summer Street William Henay United Congregational Westport Willowbrook Mary Fish Mary Tish Read Memorial Chapel Alexander Allison, Jr First Presbyterian Church Ellendoy Ellen Brien Joy James Joy St. Vincent's Hospital Edward J. John Walter J Arthur Knapp Newark N. 1 James N. Kiernan Margaret J. Mooers Margaret 1 Mooners Smith Street Rourke Boucher Main Street William_H. Jepgon St. Luke's Moiscapal Church Mountain View Cemetery Bloomfield Conn Robert Steinkiller Mountain Grove Stroat William HE. Day United Congregation Church Mountain Grove Cemetery Mary Wallace George Wallace Sylvan Avenue J. Hf. Carrall Timstrest Charles N. Beecher Charles N. Goecher Sturday Th. Dp. Baker Columbus Ohio Beecher Anakeview Pequonnock Lodge Odd Fellows Washington Park M. I. Church Mra. Baler Charles i. Sickley Park Avenue This City Charles 1. Beecher Bethel Yenry W. Clark Henry W. Clark Mountain Grove Street Shome William Smited Congregational Church Clark Tudith Hogberg Clare Henry William Gressinser

Obituary notices for Tyrrell and Marshall families

John Noble son of Taines T and Mabel A Sloan Nobbs died at home aged three after diphtheria. funeral private at 4:30 PM and burial in Meriden arranged. Laura J Marshall widow of Lewis F Marshall died after long illness at 752 Wark Ave aged about 90. survived by daughter Mrs Wy. Santa, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Olivet church service by Rev H Brown and Lakeview Cemetery interment planned.

John Noble Taines T Mabel A. Sloan Nobbs Trantstan Avenue Meriden Laura J. Marshall Laura J, Marshall Lewis F. Marshall Wark Avenue Marshall Oliver Church Wy. &. Panta H. §. Brown Olivet Church Lakeview Cemetery

Disturbance at Strand Theatre Over Broken Reel

A broken reel halted the final screening at the Strand on Main Street last night. Police were called as audience displeasure rose while management announced refunds and a police guard at the box office to restore order.

Strand Theatre Main Street

Telegraphic Link Between Dragheda Dublin Ceased

In BIOLPAST Ireland on a public ceasefire at midnight telegraphic and telephonic communications between Dragheda and Dublin stopped. General opinion links the halt to Sinn Fein activity timed with the British Parliament opening. TRBRW CLUB ENTERTAINS Miss Melen Strauss and Miss Rose Strauss gave a violin and piano duet to a successful first annual Bridgeport Hebrew Spains club entertainment at the Casino last night. The Misses Strauss also performed at Polis theatre while guests of Miss Celia Kane of 89 Catherine Street.

Biolpast Ireland Dragheda Dublin Sinn Fein TRBRW Melen Strauss Rose Strauss Bridgeport Hebrew Spains Club Strauss Polis Theatre Celia Kane Catherine Street

Grant option for sale of library building debated

The library board plans to move to a new building in about three years, with the present building to be rented until occupancy of the new site. Moving costs estimated near 5000 dollars prompt preference to occupy the new building to avoid double moves. Bookcases from portable library buildings will be installed in the new structure once completed. The tonight's regular meeting will cover routine business and no decisive action on site purchase is expected before the current option expires in April.

Library Board Apt

British steamer Bradboyne believed lost in mid Atlantic

Amalipax February report on the British steamers Bradboyne from New York to Cherbourg and Oxonian from New Orleans to Liverpool. Radio messages say Bradboyne is believed lost with some loss of life. Oxonian rescued 22 crew and Mommeouth picked up two. Bradboyne tonnage listed as 3,190 tons.

Amalipax Bradboyne New York Cherbourg Atlantic Oxonian New Orleans Liverpool Mommeouth

Bristol Manufacturer and Banker Dead in Hartford Hospital

Arthur J. Hawley president of the Bristol Manufacturing Company died in Hartford hospital today of pneumonia. He was 66 years old, a director of the Bristol National Bank, and had long been engaged in the lumber woods business in Bristol, Connecticut.

Bristol Conn Arthur J. Hawley Bristol Manufacturing Company Hartford Hospital Bristol National Bank Linit Woods

Have You Lost Your Health

An advertisement extols REOLO as a tonic that revitalizes blood with organic iron and oxygen. It claims to boost red blood cells, nerve and tissue nourishment, and overall vitality, promising guaranteed results or money back. A three package of 100 tasteless tablets costs one dollar.

REOLO

Hindles Drug Stores at Two Main Street Sites

Hindles Drug Stores operates at 909 Main Street and 993 Main Street near Arcade, offering pharmaceutical products and over the counter items from these two central locations.

Hindles Drug Stores Main ST

RED SPOT LIGHTS FOR DRIVING ATTENTION AT STORE

If you missed the Auto Show display, visit American Hardware Stores INC. on Fairfield Avenue and Middle Street to see the Red Spot light for driving. Our store carries “All That Is Hardware and More.”

Fairfield Avenue Middle Street

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U. S Senate Boy Scouts Adams House Manson Pres. Wilson Middlebrook Almanac Pyrign T Nantucket St. Louis St Paul Norfolk de Northfield Pittsburgh Portland Washington Ball Abrams Tsareb Todge Stanley Manning Hayes Maynard Seymovte Racey Gladstone Conoper Belvin Sarah R. Suckley John Suckley Sheridan Street Walker &Banks Farefeld Avenue Tal T. Kearns Walker & Banks Woodbury Patrick Darragh Patrick Larragh Catherine Storet St. Augustine's Church George JF. Donahue James John and Miashel Darragh Charles Stauss William J. Madden Carrol J. Gaines St. Michael's Cemetery Ndith M. ‘Tyrrell Cheshire Lawrence Cheshire Grand Street Hindpreport Hospital George P. Potter Tavo Emma Tyr Rell Frank Tyrrell Florida the Mohican CO Golden Hill Street Ipm American Hardware Stores Warner Bros. CO Seaside
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