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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1924

Page

4

Eklan in Capitol State Officials Explain Meeting Tamp

St Louis report says a Ku Klux Klan meeting was held Sunday afternoon in the Missouri capitol building. Herbert Nations claimed a Mlan representative requested hall use from Harry Woodruff, with Rev Z A Harris of Blackwell advertised as the national lecturer. A formal resolution demanding an explanation will be sent to Governor Wyde by the Denver city committee.

ST Louis Smilasou Jefferson Petty Sunda Herbert Nations Labor St Lom Jefferson City Harry Woodreff Bernmont Woodruff Gindt ZA. Haris Blackwell, Jahoma Capitol Wyde Denver City Committee of Pebtukace 2 Joseph J Maspee

Isadora Duncan Loses Bolshevik Husband in Russia

Paris reports Isadora Duncan the famed dancer and her young poet husband Sergeant Yessinin were divorced under Soviet law months ago. Yessinin had been jailed in Moscow last November after alleged anti-Semitic utterances and later said he was separated from Miss Duncan.

Paris

Britain Gratified By Coolidge Debt Funding Remarks

The Times in London reports gratification at President Coolidge’s New York speech praising Britain’s debt funding. It notes the speech clarifies American economic shifts narrowing the distance between America and Europe and affecting postwar financial relations.

Britain Coolidge London The Times Today New York America

U S and British Cruisers Arrive at Progreso Mex

The American cruiser Richmond and the British ship Capetown arrived at Progreso Yucatan. The reason was not announced but they may have gone to communicate with consular officials. General Alberto Pineda gains against Obregon's forces in Chapas with prisoners, horses, and arms seized. Included are reports from Mexico City and Guadalajara about federal advances and rebel reactions.

Miukida Yucatan Associated Press Richmond Capetown Progreso Alberto Pineda Obregon Leonardo Velasco Chapas Majico City Tressi War Department Guadalajara Escobar Micrella Mistrade Dieguea Palo Verde Panindicuaro Morelia Tukpam Vera Cruz Jalapa

Anderson's Plea Decision Set For Next Wednesday

Former Anti Saloon League of New York superintendent Anderson faces a verdict next Wednesday on his bid for a certificate of reasonable doubt. Supreme Court Justice Wagner heard arguments for and against the application, which would allow an appeal from the third degree forgery conviction and extended the hearing to limit briefs.

ALM Virk

Labor Wobbling On Day Question In Commons

In London on February 16 the Labor government faced censure in the House of Commons over its stance on the drink issue. The debate accompanied the second reading of the Welsh Temperance bill which would empower Wales and Monmouthshire to regulate liquor locally, similar to Scotland.

London Associated Press Lady Assoy House of Commons Wales Monmouthshire Scotland

Klan Subsidiary Suspends Simmons Over Treason Charge

In Atlanta on February 13 the Knights Kamelia said William Joseph Simmons was suspended and banned for high treason after a deal paying him 145000 dollars for his Klan rights and a 1000 dollar monthly annuity, contract dated last Saturday.

Atlanta William Joseph Simmons Knights Kamelia Ku Klux Klan H. Tom Knight Atlanta Journal Today Simmons Klan

Connecticut recognizes Florida cardboard temporary car markers

State police inform motoring departments that cardboard Florida temporary registration markers are recognized under Connecticut law. Florida issues two month or longer temporary plates to non residents. some tourists returning from Florida resorts faced questions from Connecticut officers about the markers. Connecticut temporary plates bear a T prefix and may be used ten days for two dollars for pleasure cars.

Motor Vehicle Department Florida Connecticut Motor Vehicle Department of Communication Commiptroller

Fares Likely To Rise To Ten Cents In Groton New London

In New London on February 15 a proposal eyed a ten cent fare on Groton and Stonington Traction routes between Trails Corners Groton and New London. Token use would begin if approved after informal talks in Pequonoc with town officials and R W Perkins the Norwich receiver. The company currently charges five cents and has done so for 15 years.

New London Groton

Christian Science Placed on Quack Cure List Withdrawn

New York City Health Commissioner Monaghan retracts from a 44 item list of so called cures branded quack remedies. He says Christian Scientists Courists Psycho Analysts and physical cultists were inadvertently included and that some subordinates must explain the error.

New York Febio Monaghan Department of Health

Cotton Warehouse Fire Burns Large Bales in Utterford

Fire at the Mischel Sullivan Ted ding company warehouse on Main Street started in cotton bales. Sparks from a coal stove likely ignited the blaze, creating dense smoke that hampered firemen as flames spread through the storage yard and bags of feather nearby.

Uartford Mischel-Sullivan Tedding Company Main Street Utten Gee Willeh

Yale Provides Home For President Angell

Yale announces it will house President James Rowland Angell in the former John B Fitch home at 47 Tillhouse Avenue. The university has purchased the property and plans alterations costing about 25 000 dollars, with the arrangement confirmed last night.

New Swaven Joyalety James Rowland Angell John B Fitch Tillhouse Avenue Nowa Siide

King to Visit Fiume After Treaty Ratification

The article reports that King and Victor Himmannel will visit Plume immediately after the ratification of the Jugoslavi Italian treaty, per four disputed wires from Flume to Giornale tin.

Fiume Lie Lang Victor Himmannel

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