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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1920
Page
6
Washington Jan 27. Rep Johnson Republican South Dakota says wounded soldiers are denied guaranteed care by law. He cites ignorance neglect or wilful disobedience by Carter Glass and Secretary Blue. He accuses officials of failing to meet the needs of sick and wounded American soldiers and questions their regard for the times.
In Superior court Walter Thomas faces damages of 15000 as his automobile allegedly driven recklessly by Frederick Whitehead struck him near Fairfield Avenue and Gilman Street. Whitehead contests negligence and cites Thomas contributory fault. Thomas was reportedly traveling about 49 miles an hour when the collision occurred.
Federal Judge Pollock in Kansas City has refused to pronounce sentence on Louis Osterweiss of New Haven Conn the sole defendant among eleven convicted in a conspiracy to forge government Treasury Warrants at Fort Leavenworth. The case cites prison self government and government responsibility for the schemes. Osterweiss, 23, may post bond of 10000 for a January appearance.
A core wave of unusual cold has struck Mexico City and northern states, causing numerous deaths among the poor. Officials fear higher tolls as the cold spreads across the country.
Five divorce applications filed in Superior Court with claims of desertion. Stephen Bodi seeks separation from Amelia Bodi since May 27, 1916, married July 7, 1907. Anna Donahue seeks from Williams Donahue since April 11, 1918, married April 190? 1910. Louise Carroll seeks from Henry Carroll since September 18, 1916, married July 11, 1914. Mary Gardner seeks from George Gardner since December 25, 1916, married January 1, 1892, four minor children. Bertha Phillipson seeks from Harry Phillipson since March 12, 1916, married March 1, 1902. Change of name to Wilmot requested.
In Budapest on January 27, Hungarian palaces and estates once valued at 100000 to 200000 dollars are now bought by Americans, Englishmen, and Frenchmen for comparatively small sums. Some magnificent properties have sold for only 5000 to 16900 dollars.
Harvey A. Patterson of New York told the National Association of Merchant Tailors opening session in Atlantic City that Washington's labor policy fuels unrest. He blamed high living costs on taxation and waste, urging Congress to back bigger railroad pension reforms and more economical public administration.
A garbled AP telegraph summary hints at Holland seeking a mandate related to Armenia. Names and specifics are unclear, but the item implies a political move or proposal in the Netherlands connected to Armenian affairs.
London January 27. In a historic royal gesture the Prince of Wales honors war veterans by conferring service distinctions in his new house, marking a notable example set by the monarch. The ceremony underscores postwar recognition of veterans and public service.
Belgrade dispatch reports the Jugoslav government accepted the Allied ultimatum without caveats in the Adriatic dispute, as announced from Belgrade on January 27.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe men serving at an establishment wearing war ribbons. The text mentions a tary medal and a star, but details on individuals, event, or date are missing.
Two actions filed in Superior Court against Julius Fleischner arise from a November 95 crash on Washington avenue and Milne street. Albert Gigliotte, 11, seeks 5,000 for injuries. Antonio Gigliotte requests 2,000.
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