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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1920

Page

10

Egg Trick Demonstration Highlights Islander Case

In Superior court Judge Weeler heard the case of Adolph Steinfeld vs Jacob Wurtzel over $2,000 damages. The plaintiff alleged Wurtzel defamed him by calling him a thief and claiming he stole eggs from egg cages. Wurtzel demonstrated how eggs can be shifted in a crate to mislead observers, then denied the theft allegations and noted prior accusations against Steinfeld. The trial adjourned overnight with further testimony expected.

Weeler Jacob Wurtzel Adolph Steinfeld Steinfald wWurteel Flo Steinfeld Wurtzel Streinfeld Stelber Attorr Shin Pai New Haven

Judge grants writ as Weinstein seeks bail

Federal Judge Knox said he would grant a writ of habeas corpus to Gregory Weinstein, aide to communist envoy, amid claims of court jurisdiction over Elis Island. Weinstein’s counsel argued for bail and right to counsel, while Immigration Commissioner Uhl resisted, stating jurisdiction lay with the labor department.

New York Hisinland Uhl Knox Gregory Weinstein Dief Ludwig C. A. K. Martens Weinstein Elis Island Bureau of Immigration Department of Labor Csrtter Nox

Germans Protest British Propaganda in Poland Plebiscite

In Burlin January 14, the German government urged Switzerland to press Britain over propaganda aiding Poland. They allege German prisoners in England are being urged to join the Polish army to sway voting in plebiscite regions determining whether areas become Polish or German.

Silk thieves haul $15,000 in Boston shop loot

In Boston on January 14, silk thieves struck Mayers' Dress Company on Oxford Street in the South End district, clearing stock valued at about $15,000. The shop and loft were robbed of silks including satins and crepes. Police investigation ongoing.

Boston South End Mayers' Dress Company Oxford Street

Winter gales and high seas lash shipping routes

Reports from Tron Newfoundland and Bay Warbor head describe brutal winter gales along the coast. Seas piled ice to the lighthouse, the keeper descended to chop away ice, an anchor was swept away, and lobster crates and gear were scattered along Newfoundland shores. Fishermen report almost total loss of tackle amid severe weather.

Halipfan N.S Newfoundland

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