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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1920

Page

2

U. S Must Have Navy Equal to Largest in World

The article reports Admiral Benson declaring the United States must possess a navy as large as the world’s largest to support national security. He emphasizes strengthening naval power to safeguard commerce and ensure peace, urging closer alliances and broader industry backing for naval expansion.

U. S Benson Ayers Ethriones Wile Tlam Rens Buccon Jona Burton Payne Dectarartia Bongo Intarcsia

Final decision in Arm is plant sale this week

Reports from New York say negotiations have reached a stage for a final decision on the Remington Arms plant sale in Bridgeport. The sticking point remains a satisfactory purchase price, with General Electric and Remington Arms U. M. C. facing discussions on capacity needs and potential retooling for small electric motors and fixtures.

Get Pa) Electric Company Stemington K Mms Tetefoam New York General 2Piectric Company Epis General Electriic Company Remington Arms U. M.C Itrappe Sdecighon Wil Qaiyoney Walla Bushard Othe Joseph P. Day Day General ‘Electric Company Aneconda Copper Company Ares Jilso Sremotzatine

Rail bill moves to Senate amid push for quick enactment

Compromise on Cummins and Esch bills fronts a speedy path for railroad legislation. Conference report signals strong support after a 939 vote, with leaders aiming for swift passage before President Wilson’s timetable for returning railroads to private control. Debate centers on potential presidential veto and wage settlement talks with railway unions.

Washington Pep Senate Elie Cummins Wilson Genem

Father and Daughter Die in Influenza Outbreak

A father Julius Verhee and his daughter Margaret died from influenza and pneumonia at their home 499 Boamvic avenue. Both had been ill a short time. A double funeral will be held Wednesday at 2:30 PM at the late home and at Mountain Grove Cemetery.

Margaret Jusius Verhee Boamvick Avenue Mountain Grove

Two New Flu Cases, Three Pneumonia Deaths Reported

The article notes two new influenza cases and three pneumonia deaths. No new lindefidean cases or deaths were reported in Stealey County yesterday, with four listed as pending from local undertakers. Public caution urged as physicians assist the flu and pneumonia fight.

Walter HL Brown Dri ‘Brown Youtt Pnggmonin Mije

Former diplomat urges drive of Turks from Europe

A former United States envoy warns that Turks must be punished or risk Western leniency, predicting a mass slaughter if public protest fails. He claims Congress should help and urges Americans to press back against violence in the Near East, including Turks reasserting control in Constantinople.

Europe iTurk PE Dadeltehea Welee Lrdy Morgrathan Aly Small Vieoples Teussinna Jacmillon Congress Hetn

Six overcome by gas fumes. first aid saves all

An apartment on Bond Street was flooded by illuminating gas when a rubber tube disconnected. Mrs Antoinette Maskate, her daughter Josephine, and a man were overcome in their sleep. At 372 Bond Street Maxwell found Adam Yindel, Annie Radel, and Gladys Pinkysey suffering from asphyxia. first aid aided their recovery.

Lexeneron Avenue Antoinette Maskate Josephine Maskato Josephine Bavareo Taeesay Lance Bond Street Mee Maxwell Adam Yindel Iis Annie Radel Gladys Pinkysey Tome

Recognition push for Savicl Russia alarms London group

Urge full recognition in Britain as London et al press Premier Lloyd George to back Savicl Russia. They argue that Soviet cooperation hinges on acceptance by the Russian government, while European policy depends on provisioning from Russia. Meanwhile a man named Foley was found with facial lacerations after a fall at his home and received medical care.

London Hiteven Lloyd-George Savicl Russia Europa Ure Toseph Laffney Soeming House Phresher Polita Phresser Migs ‘Holland

Mass Meetings in Poland Push Peace as War Drums Rise

In Warsaw and other Polish towns numerous mass meetings favored peace and urged negotiations with the Soviet Bolsheviks. Liberal and neutral papers push for diplomacy while nationalist outlets warn of Bolshevik expansion and advocate stronger defense.

Warsaw Bab Ceracan Lembere Preomys Sociailas Stmiar Poland al Peste Porpaners Thay Sagiet Seovapers Can Praat Thay Asser Bolsheik

British Gout Declared An Abject Failure By Archbishop

The archbishop denounces a government as an abject failure, claiming it tramples the will of the people and upholds pampered minorities. He argues coercion and grime accompany such a reign and that the laws of God are set aside, warning of continued civic peril under this regime.

Paaiqual Lalier Mturetos Archbiahoy Markyenyss Vicleuws Ciel

Treaty Giv es Way to Torr Measure

Senate debate over reservations continues as leaders plan to bring the treaty back for another vote. Aimed at avoiding irreconcilable splits, the approach judges the railroad issue and flags a possible new delay before final action on the reserve. The next item, Avice Ten, remains a contentious point amid broader treaty controversy and anticipated showdowns.

Vagainseton Fee Senate Presse Paris Wweane Avice Ten Dean 10 Aiiver

Burroughs Dead Former Real Estate Denter in Bridgeport

R Burroughs a longtime Bridgeport real estate figure and local benefactor died at his home. He led the Burroughs Bank venture and was a Yale and Andover alumnus. He served as secretary of the Sons of American Revolution and was connected with the Burroughs Library and local clubs. He is survived by his wife Mary Frances Wells Burroughs and nephews George Burroughs Torr Yorkelty and Burroughs F. P. Trey.

Tomes Tithards Burroughs Aha Cunton Aventia Palmondis George Bu Byldgaport Bark Tirst-Bridgesport National Bank Ny Vo Anhony Tae Mai Yal Buerouris Silmanbraugh Tealka Taifield Esptorice Society Seaside Club Catherine Petlingill Burroughs Tilbrary Burraughs Blacksheck

Rome censor suppresses U S criticism of Wilson

A fragment from a Rome newspaper describes censorship of a Wall Street Journal article criticizing President Wilson. The piece notes the censor’s actions as it mentions the central ship Wisonian and a public lyric reader setting, reflecting tense wartime control over press content.

Rome U. S Wilson Meysapgero Wall Street Journal Eridelaing Presifeet

Labor Party Plan Delights Enemies, Gompers Defends AFL Plan

The Labor Party plan draws opposition as Samuel Gompers defends the American Federation of Labor stance. The issue, labeled a challenge to Mitchell, questions whether a political labor party would hurt workers' interests.

Labor Party Gompers Washington Labor Xeek Inter Samuel Gompers Im & Tetcer Mitchell Andivaapoly Thaine Stave — Tabor Party Mely Mely Ati Indiana American Federation of Labor Migram Gompera Poe Tabor Wold Sach Lnpor Kiyos Nandidatas Eiteet Therafore Wii Ipanuts Tata Americ Lia Facticg Iavemene Anae Lipan

Edwards to Seek Kills Two Then Plank on Liquor

A chaotic report details a Michigan county revolt against liquor enforcement. Prohibition agents and local officers seized wine during a raid, leading to armed posturing and calls for federal action.

Edwards

Washington's Birthday Observed With Closures and Events

Businesses factories schools and banks close today for Washington's Birthday. Tax office remains open and deliveries limited to morning. Harmony lodge plans a birthday gathering at 2 o clock with a barrel of fun and refreshments for children. About 30 carriers expect to go to Bristol for the state Letter Carriers convention. postal clerks to Derby for a state meeting.

Gions Cecibe Logai Harmony Lodge Lawrence &. Flakelstone Bristol Associaton Rostal Derby

Chamber of Commerce protest over discard of commercial attache service

The Chamber of Commerce of the United States condemns a plan to discard the commercial attache service. A letter to House members argues elimination would reverse recent American international trade policy and hinder outreach to foreign and domestic commerce, urging Congress to retain the service amid pending legislation.

Chamber of Commerce United States House of Congress Chamber

Irish Dance Protest in Panama Sparks Mass Meeting

Governor bans an Irish dance gathering at Tivell Hotel alleging funds would aid the Irish Republican cause. The prohibition turns the event into political action with over a thousand attendees holding a mass meeting to express discontent and pursue Jewel Ration.

Panama Tvs Freedom

Harding to Wait Waslington in Michigan Primary

Owing to the early use of the Michigan presidential preference primary Senator Harding as a Republican candidate for president will not matter the chance for it stands as noted by the Chicago study. Meeting today in the Michigan Readquarters burg, the committee chair urged unity and readiness for the vote.

Waslington Michigan Senator Harding Qhig Merry M. Daeugherta Winwilings Readquartera Burg Miooniad Ads Nairman Atichican Ote Gauleal Cominliiet

Masked bandits hold up New York Tammany Club

At the New York Tammany Club forty members playing cards were robbed of about 5000 in cash and jewelry by masked bandits who ordered them to raise their hands and threatened to shoot any disobedient. A diamond ring valued at 660 was taken from one member while the loot was gathered with no alarm raised. Smallpox rampant in Prague with 6009 cases reported by newspapers.

New York Bishth Assembly Disericc

Era of Prosperity to Follow Return of Roads, Says Schwab

Charles M. Schwab predicted a new era of prosperity with the return of railroads to their owners. He said steel demand would rebound, labor relations would improve, and the nation’s industrial future was secure as workers and management align. He dismissed fears of radicalism and urged fair treatment of workers to solve labor issues.

Schwab Charles M. Schwab Toda Miese Orden Tyes Fae Pages Ja

Rebellion Crushed by Prohibition Authority in Iron County

Washington Feb 22 Prohibition officials claim ample authority under the federal enforcement act to quell unrest linked to day laws in Iron County Michigan. Officials from the Justice and Internal Revenue bureaus say Washington will cooperate fully while outlining possible steps, though specifics remain undecided. Attorney General Palmer away. acting A G William L Frierson notes Major D L Dalrymple’s memo supports suppression but cautions warrants and judicial action govern prosecutions.

Chigago Iron County Michigan Washington Coday Tron Couns Chicago Jude T Grove Marquestress Supervisias Dalrymple Palmer Javartiats U. S McDonough Deus Jesse Alle Pollen Senslba Claude Brown Prohibition Misor Aimee District Acta Myron K. Walter Grand Rapids Washington Tiay Prohibition Enforcement Department of Justles Internal Revenue Bureau Ibo William L. Frierson Department of Justice D. L. Dalrymple Sovernment

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