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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1920
Page
2
The Bar pays tribute to John W. Banks with remarks on free speech and Americanism. Banks, guest of honor, reflects on his bench experiences and the support of friends from the bar. The discussion touches on civic duty, ballot purity, and the flag for all.
A dubious health ad claims relief from rheumatism and neuritis through a work titled Inner Mysteries of Rheumatism. It urges readers to mail their name and address to B. P. Clearwater at 125-7 Street, Maine, for a free copy by postage paid. The piece features sensational testimonials and warns against uric acid theories.
The secretary of state reports to the Japanese ambassador on December 8 about withdrawing all or part of American forces from Siberia. It notes reinforcement impracticability and shifts to the Czecho Slovak repatriation plan from Vladivostok. It concludes long term self government aims risk entanglement and that further military effort may be unwarranted.
Detectives search for the dead hold-up man who tried to rob United Bonding Co at 1118 Main St Wednesday night. A Yale lock key found in the deceased’s possession may identify him. Police suspect the leather porte-monnie belonged to Charles Cheney of South Manchester, president of Cheney Sh Co, and are questioning area rooming houses for witnesses who recall two young men matching the description.
Veterans from the state gather to form a state central committee for Foreign War Vets. Delegates endorse a plan to create a department comprising posts within the state. A meeting is scheduled in this city on February 23 to elect officers and locate state headquarters.
Rumors circulated in Bridgeport last night that the Remington Arms U M C plant may have been sold to Mercer Motor Car Co. Workers claimed hearing of the sale but no confirmation from Remington's New York offices. The report follows past weeks of speculation and a recent president's resignation at Remington.
Weather astern New York reports snow and warmer conditions on Saturday with Sunday fair. Minor variations include chances of rain and slightly warmer temperatures. Calculations pertain to Bridgeport area vicinity. Olive Almanac notes sun rise and moon rise times.
Maplewood Junior High faced strong performances at its annual concert as fifth graders and fourth graders impressed audiences with student participation and discipline amid a shy yet enthusiastic turnout at the event.
Ambassadors from Brail and America spoke on peace and cooperation as three commissioners were named to fix Saar Valley boundaries with a French and German counterpart. Bourgeois proposed the next meeting site, Curzon pressed for flexible scheduling pending U.S. consultation on several issues.
Damages and benefits discussed for changes on Main Street in front of Bridgeport Christian Union and Myrtle Avenue building line. Catherine and Wiers Schmitt seek 1500 damages for discontinuance. Dixon Street goods benefited and damaged judged equal. Representatives Marion L. Hughes Gertrude French and Yin Schindler attended.
Two men were arrested last night on charges of breach of peace. Alfred Morehouse and Lawrence Ey were held pending investigation as police report a serious communal disturbance. City court to decide on actions this morning. Other notes reference hospital patients and public safety with unclear details.
Obituary notices report multiple local deaths with funeral details. Names include Margaret Hawkins and Nancy Kalson, with services at St Peter and St Michael cemeteries and at Christ Church Tashua, led by Rev Shefield and other clergy, noting affiliations and survivors. Burial plans list Lakeview and St Michael cemeteries.
The record recounts a heated Senate hearing where Admiral Sims faced questions from Senator Pittman and others about awards and changes to merit orders. Daniels and Knight board actions are cited as factors in morale damage, with calls for Daniels to testify and disputes over who should be examined first.
Funeral services for Charles W. Evarts 44 of New Haven and Milford, a lawyer, suffocated in a fire that partly destroyed the Milford Chamber of Commerce building. The service will be at 2 o clock Sunday at his late home in Bridgeport Avenue Devon with Rev William Guggenheim of Devon officiating. Burial in Milford Cemetery. The body lies in state at Beecher and Bennett undertaking parlors New Haven from 3 to 5 p.m. today they will take to the home tomorrow morning. Pallbearers named from local towns and firms.
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