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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1920

Page

2

England to Concede to Save U S Treaty Says Grey

Washington January 26 Lord Grey British Ambassador returned to London to advise acceptance of Lodge reservations and public declarations of willingness to do so. He urged two objections to Lodge changes but believed Britain and Allies could support a shift if the preamble and voting power reservations were addressed.

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Mrs Blatch Decries Politicians And Bolsheviks

Mrs Blatch denounces politicians while criticizing U S and Allied leaders over Hoover endorsement and Russia policy. She charges Allied nations suppress Bolshevik truth and defends New York Socialists amid expulsion actions, urging a modern platform not tied to stale principles.

Mobilization Order Reported by Poles In Warsaw

Jan 25 report from Cotenhagen notes the Polish cabinet signed a mobilization order per Politiken. The move follows Bolshevik advances and affects Allied talks on Lodge reservations. Irreconcilables pledge no concessions, fearing a British announcement would undercut President Wilson and Democratic opposition. Allies weigh conditions to secure ratification and Saar commission delays irritate France.

To Hear A Counn Take Hayes Healing Honey

An advertisement promotes Hayes Healing Honey with bold call to action. The snippet hints at a health product claim and consumer remedy, inviting readers to try the mixture as a remedy or tonic.

Hayes Jie

Bridgeport Man Heads State Polish Catholic Union

John Dubicki of Bridgeport was elected president of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of the state at a Sterling Street meeting attended by over 26 delegates from most Polish churches and lodges. New officers include Stanislau Kulakowski as vice president and F Rajski as financial secretary. An after meeting supper was served, and an entertainment for visitors followed in Pembroke and Jans streets. The Bridgeport based St Francis society of the order reports more than 590 members.

John Dubicki S. Lencrgold Stanford Supher St. John's Hall Pembroke Jans Streats St. Francis Society of the Order Bridgeport

Sinn Fein Plans Own Law Courts in Dublin Action

A Dublin report states Sinn Fein members intend to establish their own law courts and refuse recognition of Imperial government appointed judges, signaling a challenge to British legal authority in Ireland.

Sinn Fein Universal Service London Sinn Fenners Dublin

Obituary notices from Stratford and Milford cemeteries

Multiple funeral services mark the community's week end, including John J. McFarland at St. Mary's Milford and Henry Ashmore at Lakeview cemetery. Other services honor William Dean, Florence Chambers, Herbert Williams, Edward Reilly, Mary Hendrickson, Anna Ness, and Benjamin Root with burials at St Michael's, Union, or Malone cemeteries.

Henry Ashmore Noble Avenue Archibald FR. Campbell Washington Park M. E Pioneer Lodge Sona St George No. 79 Lakeview Cemetery Wiliam A. Dean Nichols Avenue Stratford Necholl Bethany Mission Church Konckapotanauh Tribe of Red Men Union Cemetery Florence 1 Chambers Florence L. Pitzer Chambers George Chambers Broadstreet William Pitzer Christ -Episcopal Church C. C. Kennedy Herbert BE. Williams Herbert E. Williams Broad Street William H. Jepson St. Luke's Episcopal Church Allan Cushman Edward Wall William Canton John Walkinson Leroy Gregan Harry Smith Edward T. Reilly Jeremiah Reilly Plumbers' Union and Park City Elizabeth Reilly John William Frederick Reilly May Reilly John PF. Hartnett Mary Hendrickson Anna Ness Anna Maloney Ness Edward Ness California Street May Ellen Gertrude Ness Patrick John Malonay Mary Brown New Haven Joseph Coleman Margaret Hushes Richard Dinan St. James’ Church St. Michael's Cemetery

Godlice Denies Candidacy for Delegates in Massachusetts

Godlice states he is not a candidate for president or delegates and has no plan to enter any contest in his own state. He emphasizes his duty to Massachusetts and the nation, insisting there must be no manipulation of the office for personal advantage and urging no state contest.

Masaachiusetts Massachusetts Steehit Massachuestts

England Seeks U S Help Amid European Turmoil

Wilmington, January 25. Justice W Daniel Codgian of New York urged aid from America as England’s ruling class faces crisis. He warned of a developing European upheaval akin to a larger French Revolution, with unrest spreading to Asia and pressure to control government.

Universal Service Wilmington Del America W Daniel W. Codgjan New York Dwilest Europe Asia Jingland Balfours Cecils Leagues of Nations England

Roosevelt Church Inaugural Meeting Honors War Vets

Milford and New York reports cover the Roosevelt church inaugural meeting marking service flag honors for World War I veterans. The interdenominational Long Island church plans another in Washington, with Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs Douglas Robinson addressing attendees. The elder Roosevelt urged honoring servicemen with action over theory.

New York America Long Island Washington, D. C Theodore Roosevelt Douglas Robinson Roosevelt

Civil Liberties Union Formed to Protect Free Speech

New York January 25 The American Civil Liberties Union was announced to champion civil liberty rights in courts for persons and organizations. Professor Harry F Ward will head the union with Helen Phelps Stokes as treasurer and Walter Nelles as chief counsel. National committee members include James H Maurer Duncan MecTonala Helen Keller Morris Hillquit Jane Addams Morse Lovett and John Sayre. The group aims to defend free speech free press and peaceful assembly and to keep industrial struggles within constitutional bounds.

New York American Civil Liberties Union Harry F. Ward Union Theological Seminary Helen Phelps Stokes Albert de Shyer Roger N. Baldwin Walter Nelles James H. Maurer Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor Duncan MecTonala Illinois State Federation of Labor Helen Keller Morris Hillquit Jane Addame Morse Lovett John Sayre Ward United States

French Deputies Seek Big Salary Increase

Paris Jan 25 Many deputies say 15000 francs annual pay fails to cover expenses and plan a bill to raise salaries to 25000 or 30000 francs. They note that wartime raises have doubled government wages while deputy and senate remuneration stays pre war.

Paris Chamber

Flu Reports Surge in Meriden City

In Meriden on January 26 reports show 150 influenza cases in the last three days. A still alarm fire occurred at a vacant house on 779 Lafayette Street just before midnight, causing about 50 in damage.

Miuridin Lafayette Street

Twelve Radicals Taken On Indictments In Chicago

Chicago January 25 twelve of 133 members of the Communist Labor party indicted by a Cook county grand jury on charges of conspiring to overthrow the government have been arrested or held. State attorney Hoyne said a nationwide search is under way for the remaining. John Reed, head of the Communist Labor party, had not been located though Hoyne credited a repeat of Reed’s arrest in Poughkeepsie. Reed reportedly left Minnesota for the United States to confer with Livine and Trotsky. Of the twelve under arrest six are jailed awaiting trial while Lloyd the millionaire Spiritualist and five others are free on bail.

Mir. Hoover New York World Ino Ioover Mrr. Moovers Mr. Hoover Myst Hoover Blatehy Russia United States England France New York New York Atata ‘Assembly Chicago Communist Labor Party Cook County Hoyne John Reed Communist Labor Pote Reed Poughkeepsie Mosconi Livine Trotsky Ein Williams

Unions Faced With Radicals Threat to American Trade

Hoboken panel reports that union leaders are endangered by Bolshevik and radical groups within and beyond the International Typographical Union. Marsden G. Scott asserts alien propaganda has footholds, warning disruption of the American labor movement. Italian Society holds initiation of new officers with President-elect Louis Cocorm presiding.

Hoboken MN. J Union Jakior I Oshevists Marsden G. Scott International Tivpographical Union Tyipog Scott Vietttus Som Ae BAIN Americn

Zionist Convention Seeks 10 Million For Palestine

Delegates at the Stratfield Convention gathered at the High School to hear leaders discuss funding for Palestine via the Judea Industrial Corporation. Judge Strahl outlined industrial enterprise needs as the goal, with speakers from New York and Chicago and a Hebrew language session planned to spread Hebrew as a living tongue.

Stratheld Samuel ‘Abrahams Seward B. Price Chamber of Commerce Wilson Order Max Nordau London England International Organization America Israel Beklind Palestine Lippeman Rosenthal Russia Charles H. Shapiro Judge Strahl Reuben Brainin New York Levi H. Masilansky Abraham Goldeberg Samuel Markevich Joseph Barodess

Hebrew University to Rise on Mount of Olives

Noted Jewish scholars from around the world including Dr. Albert Einstein will meet in Basel to plan a Hebrew university in Jerusalem. Professor Patrick Geddes designs the project as part of Jerusalem modernization to receive thousands of immigrants. Cornerstone already laid atop the Mount of Olives amid a $10,000,000 Palestine restoration fund drive.

New York Albert Einstein Basle Switzerland Hebrew University Jerusalem Zionist Organization of America Patrick Beddes University of Edinburgh Mount of Olives United States Palestine Restoration Fund Geddes

Stolen Goods Ring Nets Five Arrests In Jersey City

Five men were arrested in Jersey City in a $35,000 robbery, the largest in years for New Jersey authorities. Two employed by Witsoen Trucking Company face charges as participants. A dress goods load from a New York factory was delivered to the Waisen Company's garage and split before morning, valued at $20,000, with another $15,000 load stolen the next night.

Jersey Ctty N. J New Jersey Witsoen Trucking Company Jersey Clery New York State Waisen Company

Lusitania Sunk by U 22 Not U 20 Says Ex‑German Officers

Copenhagen report cites two former German submarine commanders who say the Lusitania was sunk May 4, 1915 by U 22, not U 20. They claim the U 23 commander went mad after the attack and is now confined in an insane asylum in Germany. Over 1,100 lives lost including 107 Americans. Knights of Columbus prepare first and second degrees for candidates at the Knights of Columbus clubhouse on February 10 at the Colonel’s ballroom.

Copenhagen Msharmen Germany

England Winimizes Victory In Irish Local Elections

The Friends of Irish Freedom report argues Sinn Fein did not gain an overall majority in Ireland’s local elections. It asserts Sinn Fein and the Irish Labor party allied to support Ireland’s independence, countering claims of a crushing English setback and stressing consent of the governed as America’s principle.

Universal Service Washington Irelam England United States Trieh National Bureau The Friends of Irish Freedom Sinn Fein Ireland Irish Labor Party

Weather sketch for Southern New England and beyond

The report outlines fair but very cold conditions in Southern New England with increasing clouds and slight warming Tuesday, and fair but cold in Northern New England with cloudiness pushing westward and a night snow followed by warmer temperatures. It notes high pressure over Ontario driving warmer weather east of the Mississippi and storm warnings along the Atlantic coast from Virginia Cape to Jacksonville.

New England Florida Plains West Gulf States Ontario Mississippi River Atlantic Virginia Capes Jacksonville 75Th Meridian New Haven Bas Tom Wea Atlanta Atlantic City Block Island Cldy Boston Cincinnati Chicago Denver Detroit Hartford Norfolk Northfield Pittsburgh Portland Morris

Lloyd George threatened by Tory pressure over policy toward Russia

Diplomatic observers warn that if Lloyd George clings to a Laborite and liberal stance toward the Soviet government he risks ouster. Polish Premier Patek sails to London to urge a firm armistice and fleet action to aid Poland against Bolshevism, while France fears communist influence if Britain relaxes relations with revolutionary Austria.

F. Berteell Universal Service Pats Jon Lloyd, George Sovie Lberata Teries Mo. Patek London Ake Savile Poland Russia France Emeland Aussta Britain

Conserving the Onion’s Flavor

A brief note advises boiling onions in beer salted water to preserve flavor, warning that flavor diminishes otherwise.

Midwinter Golf Clinic Invites All Levels to Play

Come in and find what your mid winter form is. You can play anything from a drive to a putt.

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