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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1920

Page

16

Farmers Organization Studies Politicians Shift in U S

A Washington dispatch outlines the national Board of Farm Organizations linking farmers with labor groups to form a political voice. It notes the Capper Heir man bill aims to loosen anti trust restrictions on cooperative farms and discusses land policy differences between farmers and organized labor, signaling a shift toward federating economic power without a stated platform.

Frederlig J. Hasely Ashington D.C Washington Begu Labor Party Congress United States Savas Ington Ing Noth Farmers’ Educa‘and Co-operative’ Union Stata Oarganiz al Milk Producers Association National Dairy Union Capper-Heisman An Federation’ of Labor Tha Ation National Board Board of Farm Organizations Capnerjereman Wae Labox Banda

Gov Allen says labor seeks to coerce government in Kansas

Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen charged four major railway brotherhood leaders with trying to control government through coercion. He condemned professional labor officials who live off labor disputes and said the Adamson bill sparked the belief that labor has greater rights than government. He spoke before a special session of the Kansas legislature.

Topeka Kansas Goveror Henry J. Allen Itdnsas Congress Court of Industrial Relations Labor Capina

New York Costs Of Outfitting A Girl Rise Since 1914

A New York mother writes to a local paper detailing rising clothing costs for an 18 year old daughter. Figures from shops show 1914 prices versus 1919 costs across shoes hats undergarments fabrics and accessories with total outfits jumping from about 199 to nearly 486 dollars.

New York

Congress Resumes Work After Fortnight Holiday

Congress returns to business in Washington after a recess. The Senate begins debate on the water power development bill while the Sterling sedition bill is postponed to tomorrow. Private conferences fill the day as leaders push for treaty compromisers and new measures ahead of a prolonged session.

Washington Congress Soanato Mouse Senate Sendto King Democart Utah Victor Bergera Wisconsin House Mann Ofllinois Berger

LODGES INSTALL OFFICERS IN JOINT CEREMONY

Abraham Lincoln and Nancy Lincoln Judges lodges hold a joint installation at 1025 Main Street. Officers installed include Grand Master Charles Pyter and Noble Grand John Lindsay for Abraham Lincoln, with Susannah Whittaker and Harry Brenton leading Nancy Lincoln Judges. Gifts awarded to retiring officers Fred Wharton and William Bevan, plus a jewel for Amela Wallace.

Abraham Lancol Lode I. C Manchester Unity Main Street Abraham Lincoln Nancy Lincoln D. W. Wilson Henry J. Brenton George Haskell Massachusessets Frank Harry Crossley Yi Fall River Mass Jacobson Susannah Whittaker Noble Harry Brenton Richard Bertg Ellective Charles Gardner John Horton James Wilson George Rowell Ime Charles Tyler Mary Deamng Amela Wallace Fred Wharton William Bevan A. Wallace

California sunshine mockery in December scene

A humorous exchange features Y o and Harold Lloyd company basking in warm California sun while debate erupts about snow plows in the East. A Pasadena native disputes the notion, arguing no snow there, and producer Mal J. Roach confirms snow plows exist nationwide.

Harold Lloyd Company California East Pasadena Mr. Liegd Mal J. Roach

Actrind Edgar Lewis and the curious lithia charms

A fragmentary anecdote describes Edgar Lewis who enjoys open air life and golf near his country home. An elderly great aunt visits a nearby town and humorously reports discovering beaut ily fields and many curious lithia round things. She shows twenty four gold balls she found nearby Hnky na.

Edgar Lewis Amy Mary Hnky

Real Step for Cavalry Troop In Formation of a Committee

A Bridgeport chamber of commerce committee formed to study a cavalry troop. If adjutant general grants permission, recruiting will start promptly. Former service men show willingness to join. Brooklawn Riding Club interest noted. John T. le Haibbard named chairman. other committee members listed.

Chamber of Commerce Botland Bridgeport Uulseluy Adjutant General Brooklawn Riding Club John T. le Haibbard Chamber of Communerce H. A. Behon Robert Hames Samuel Hawley BE. Bo Haskins Rilosperry Layer Wilson Jarvis Will- Las

Witnesses Called In Brown Murder Case In Michigan

Mount Clemens Michigan January 5 A number of new witnesses testified today before the secret investigation into the killing of J Stanley Brown as officials offered no word on progress. A report said a warrant might be issued within 48 hours and further reports suggested a new angle could lead to two warrants. Dr EB Moriarity a Bertilon expert at Selfridge noted fingerprints on the automobile where the victim’s body was found but authorities doubted their usefulness as many had touched the machine and the prints did not match anyone previously linked with the case.

Mount Clemens Mich J. Stanley Brown Groesbeck

Haywood Surrenders to Illinois Authorities in 192? Case

William D Haywood, longtime IWW general secretary, surrendered to State's Attorney Maclkin in Chicago after being released on bond from Leavenworth. Bond set at 10000, posted by Lloyd, as Haywood faced charges under Illinois new anti-syndicalism law. Accompanied by Lloyd and party. surrender follows New Year crackdown on suspected radicals.

Chicago William TD Big Bill Haywood Leavenworth Maclniikin B . Haywood Willam Bross Lioyi Nalionaire Partor Socialist” of Evanston B Haywood W. W Hugo Pam Lloyd Hoyna Hed Lou

Armed men attack musicians near Dublin

A party of musicians traveling from Dungarvan to Ardmore County Waterford were attacked today by eight armed men. The assailants punctured the petrol tank with revolver shots, overturned the automobile, and forced the musicians to walk home.

Dublin Dungarvan Ardmore County Waterford Hom

Japanese Bush Aid to Admiral Kolchak Reinforcements Reported

A Tokyo cable to the Nippon News reports heavy Japanese reinforcements have arrived at Irkutsk to aid Admiral Kolchak's forces. The dispatch cites a Japanese daily as the source, noting additional support for the Siberian campaign amid the broader Russo-Japanese context.

Kolchak Agnoliuea Irkutsk Tokio Nippu Jill

Cognac Arrives in Corpus Christi

Prohibition keeps Texas dry but a shipment of Cognac from France reached Corpus Christi. The name Cognac refers to a German police dog captured by American forces.

Corpus Christi Texas France

Charities Board reorganizes with Behrens again president

The revisited board meeting elected W Behrens Jr president as two new members Mrs Jacob Klein and James McNamara were introduced. Mayor Wilson praised the department, new members were briefed on upcoming work, and tours of divisions followed the session. Protest pogroms in Copenhagen reference a mass meeting by Zionists condemning massacres linked to events in Denikine and Kolchat. Eddie Witzsimmons, heavyweight champ, prepares for Patsy Cline bout in Detroit with guarantees of 1000 and 1500 dollars respectively.

Board of Charities Commissioners Jacob Klein James McNamara W. Behrens, Jr Wilson Copenhagen Denmark Mnau Faroog Clomnpal Denikine Admiral Kolchat Eddie Witzsimmons Patsy Cina Detroit Simmons Cline

Prohibition Fight Moves Through London Trade Groups

A London based effort organizes a campaign against William Johnson organizer of the American anti-saloon movement and other prohibitionists. The National Trade Defense Association for licensed trades spreads a manifesto urging brewery shareholders and associated bodies to oppose prohibition agitation through all possible means.

Johnson London Dan William Mie

Burlington Man Sentenced for Manslaughter

Edward T. Daley was sentenced in county court to four to five years in the state prison for manslaughter in the death of Miss Hazel Rugell, who was struck by an automobile on September 17.

Burlington Edward ‘T. Daley Misa Hazel Rugell

German Subject Sent Back After Immigration Battle

A man described as a German subject, long known as an alien, was finally judged to be German and approved for deportation. Immigration officials in the United States and Australia refused him landing, leaving him to drift at sea until an aliens board ordered his return to Germany.

Dan Oa Paul Hs Shas Germany Freeman Francisca Antipodes United States Australia Alters

New Railway Crisis Developing in England

London reports a brewing rail dispute as members of the Nations Union of Railway Men reject government terms. About 400000 members, led by general secretary James Henry Thomas, express caution amid a post election climate favoring labor, fearing broken promises and a delicate negotiation ahead.

London The Nations Union of Railway Men James Henry Thomas Hig Sipen Vhich Lahor

Wilson to Send Important Word of Greeting on Jackson Day

White House announced President Wilson will send a brief word to Democratic leaders gathering for Jackson Day events. Delegations from six bid-cities arrive in Washington to press for their convention, while a party rule change to abrogate the two thirds requirement is proposed.

Wilson White House Washington Jackson Day Nationa Committee Kansas City Trev WW. Fleming Kansas City Insurance Company E. M. Glendenning Indianapolis Cleveland Cincinnati National Committee Airecty J. Bruce Kremer Sfontana A. R. Titlow Hugh G Wallace France A. Ig. Mullen Nebraska Mullen Rees Associate ‘Women’s ‘Democratic National Committee Caroline R. Rees Connecticut William R. Pattangall Maine Susan W. Fitzgerald Massachusetts Dorothy, Branch Jackson New ‘Hampshire

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