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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1920
Page
2
President Wilson urged coal mine workers to return to their jobs and said he could not recommend correcting inequalities until strikers are back. He ordered the joint scale committee to meet to adjust all grievances and warned that failure to mine under existing contracts could cause winter shortages and harm industrial trust.
Indianapolis July 30 In line with President Wilson John L Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America will issue a mandatory order directing all miners on strike in Indiana and Illinois to return to work to permit normal mine operation, per announcements at the governors' national headquarters tonight.
Chicago reports that Hainois coal operators telegraphed UMWA President John L. Lewis rejecting a joint meeting of operators and miners scale committees to settle the day shift strike. They demand authorization from local authorities and will not engage while miners remain on strike. The central field scale committee adjourned without action as Illinois and Indiana operators consider no conference unless authorities approve.
Philadelphia July 9 A loan of 560000 without interest representing most of the life savings has been offered the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company by its employees. Workers inform company officials they will forgo pay raises until the financial difficulties pass. Thomas B. Mitten, moved by the offer, said he refused the ham. Transit company’s financial stringencies stem from a directorate dispute.
Washington July 30 Comptroller John Skelton Williams says federal reserve pressure and bank credit restrictions have caused some price declines and liquidation but argues the overall business outlook remains positive. He notes banks are well fortified and unwarranted pessimism is prevalent despite the jarring effect on nervous systems.
Governor Cox receives a mass welcome in Dayton after being nominated by the Democratic party. Twelve thousand marchers line the route and demand a speech. Cox jokes about becoming president and taking care of the White House and invites all to the capital. He plans an acceptance address to be delivered August 9 and a printer's press tonight.
Senator Harding demands Governor Cox state position on the league noting Democrats try to dodge the issue. Democratic managers aim to keep the peace question in the background as the campaign unfolds.
July 20 Senator Barding opened a campaign speech by demanding Governor Cox spell out Democratic positions on the League of Nations. He accused Democratic managers of hiding the issue and warned voters they would hear what will be done if entrusted with office. He cited Dayton talks between Governor Cost and Senator Walsh as proof Democrats have not agreed on Article Ten and said the Republican nominee backs ratification.
John Hurley, president of the local trolley workers union, says no company meeting has taken place and there is no plan to operate the Silver Sands to Walnut Beach line. He notes business loss from the halt and reports no two-car morning runs from Stratford Avenue for Silver Sands to New Haven, with cars returning about 1 pm the next day.
Washington reports show the Chamber of Commerce of the United States adopting a platform endorsing the right to stop work during industrial disputes and placing unions under similar accountability as their agents. The group also favors laws barring strikes in publicity operations and empowering units to set wages and working conditions for employees. Paris dispatch notes that France accelerates war preparations with Britain, despite a guarded optimism from the allied premiers.
Prohibition agents seized the American Rathning Co steamship at Dulcino, uncovering 45 cases of whiskey. The vessel now faces a bond of 1.5 million dollars, with Captain L T Powell and J I Jensen each held on 10 thousand dollars bond. The libel was filed by the U S district attorney under the Vorstead act.
Illinois carriers warn of a two day coal supply and no prospect of replenishment. Wabash, Chicago and Alton officials say service will be curtailed immediately unless coal from other states can be sourced, signaling a near halt in many routes.
Raefteile Berg aged 23 of 309 Spruce street suffered severe lacerations to the face after a fall into scrap metal at the American Tube and Stamping Company plant on Monard Avenue Sufferer was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital by Dr Z A Maxwell from the emergency staff for treatment.
Georgie Murphy of 42 Nobie Avenue was riding as a passenger on a truck when it collided with another car at Boston Avenue and Orchard Street. He suffered a severed blood vessel near the right arm and multiple lacerations to the face neck and arms. Murphy was taken to Bridgeport Hospital in serious condition. The speeding car, which left the scene, extinguished its lights to avoid capture as bystanders watched.
A six year old girl, Aloe Cunningham, daughter of Liam Cunningham of 53 East Broadway, Fort Trumbull Beach, Milford, was hit by a car owned and driven by John Clark of 62 Beach Street Bridgeport near a gas station. She sustained abrasions to the body and legs but was later reported resting comfortably. The incident occurred when the car backed up toward the gasoline station and she stood at the road edge.
Board members including William Serley weigh diverting bridge construction funds to cover 24,000 owed to Eastern Engineering for Steeplechase Island demolition. Seeley seeks guidance today as education funds and aldermen salaries demand attention.
The state public utilities commission ruled 24 hours after hearings that seven cent initial fares and a three mile central zone with six cent per two miles beyond apply temporarily for Connecticut Company lines. The order suspends current rates and sets future hearings, with zones radiating from traffic centers and free transfers at transfer points. School tickets to be issued at half regular rates.
Dublin July 30 Frank Brooke wealthy country gentleman and close ally of the Lord lieutenant was assassinated today at the Dublin and Southeastern railway directors meeting in Westland Row. Three gunmen entered the room firing as Brooke spoke with director Mr Cotton. Brooke died instantly despite a revolver on him. The attackers escaped after guards outside left their posts. Brooke held major agricultural and commercial interests and was a prominent figure at the viceroy's reconstruction committee. Two soldiers were shot dead and several wounded in TIMBRICK area when troops in a truck were ambushed.
Reports say Brigadier General C H Lucas escaped Sinn Fein raiders while traveling with 14 to 35 soldiers near Limerick. A clash halted a lorry, guns spoke, two soldiers fell, others wounded or captured, then a second lorry arrived and Lucas and his escort were recovered to safety. The general is believed at the military barracks at Tipperary.
Twelve firms in New York cited to appear before the United States District Court in Binghamton at 16 o clock tomorrow morning for grand jury testimony. The probe is said to involve alleged illicit profits traced to several firms and individuals already connected to federal investigations in this city.
Three arrests were made by tag police of drivers cited for violations of state automobile laws. Carroll W. Rowland of West Avenue jailed for allegedly driving 38 miles per hour without proper registration. Arrests also included Kealey of 44 Butler Street and Thames Shay of 776 Broad Street.
Hagle Pass Tex July 36 Personal loans taken by Pancho Villa the bandit leader who surrendered to the Mexican provisional government will be paid by the government. The loans total about 40 606 Mexican dollars. Villa is said to have receipts for all loans and these will be refunded upon presentation of the papers to the government by claimants.
Washington July 30 Des ption indicates the Interstate Commerce Commission will likely decide next week on railroad applications for a general freight rate increase of about 5 percent and passenger fare rise of 2b per cent The decision was not ready by today and may not be distributed before Monday Also noted is a separate item about Dominik Larensie 29 of Madison avenue charged with stealing sixty records from the American Grandapiane Manufacturing Company by detectives
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