08 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1920
Page
1
Milford Stratford residents rely on jitneys at double rates as ice and wind damage homes, telegraph and power lines. Rail service struggles with snow, crews clear tracks citywide, while Bridgeport and suburban districts lag in repair and commerce suffers from isolation.
Milford March 7 Walnut Beach residents were able to clear paths through the snow drifts using a farm tractor owned by Cornelis Stowe pressed into service. The tractor cut a clear route through the snow from Walnut Beach to Devon and Broadway to Milford Point, enabling jitneys to run tonight though trolleys remain tied up. A snowbound road and state highway crews aided efforts as cars and wagons resumed limited service and a few tracks continued obstructed.
The commissioner urged honest citizens to act as sleuths to uncover tax dodgers. He warned penalties under the revenue law and stressed the duty to assist in enforcing tax obligations, noting public publicity has highlighted current revenue requirements. The call emphasizes citizen involvement beyond timely payments.
Special report from Truk Conn notes the annual Republican caucus called for two o'clock Thursday afternoon. Workers unhappy as daytime voting excludes those with factory shifts. Critics argue the 2 PM time favors current town officials with desks in the center building.
A distressed vessel bound from Fowey England to New York was driven toward rocks off Sable Island as a coast guard crew rushed to assist the propeller. In a separate report, Charles Papp of Boston was arrested for stealing 18 from a New Haven shoe cleaning shop, and will be returned to New Haven.
A Times dispatch from Harbin and Manchuria dated February 25 details pile upon pile of frozen bodies at stations in Siberia, including men women and children. The report cites Bolshevik organ demands surrender of General Walimkolf and warns China of consequences if not complied, while denying railway and city disruptions as Bolshevik propaganda.
London reports in Mar that Sydney Labor candidate A Mincsan claims conscription schemes aimed to create a republic in Australia. He accuses Queensland supporters of driving the movement while a Sydney Sun editorial says the Labor party must disavow any plot or lose public confidence.
Connecticut company reports suburban lines remain snowed under at midnight two days after effort began. Interurban routes in multiple towns still blocked as tracks icebound. City streets show limited progress, with only certain streets opened as crews work with shovels to clear the ice. Thousands of residents in Devon Milford Stratford Fairfield and Southport face travel hardships while service restoration hinges on securing more labor to clear the remaining tracks.
War measures and military chiefs meet as the Soviet peace offer is set for Monday talks in Warsaw. Preliminary sessions aim to frame defensive proposals and assess recent Indian and border tensions amid broader wartime concerns.
A bus in which several people were riding was struck by a New York Central train. Six people were killed and others injured as the crash halted near the crossing. Authorities described the wreck as a mass casualty event with the driver and passengers among the victims.
Washington reports fresh maneuvering as Republicans and Democrats seek a rapid vote on the treaty. Action focuses on Article 20 and the fate of Article 10, with opponents pressing to shorten debate and secure a two thirds majority. Senator Lodge signals readiness to move reservations and speed the negotiations.
The Turkish government rejected Armenian massacre rumors circulated in Armenian journals and denied any organized movement against Armenians in Anatolia, aside from clashes tied to violence that allegedly sparked a massacre against Muslims. The official note said reports aim to prejudice European opinion before the peace conference.
A Norfolk bound schooner named Guilford was reported by wire alerts to be abandoned after springing a leak off Navluck Shoal near Boston. The Pennant Pocahontas and another vessel aided, the crew transferred to Newport. Authorities expect the Guilford to founder within hours as rescue ships stood by and fire boats moved to the scene.
A fragmented report outlines a proposal to legalize beer manufacturing and sale in New York with references to state action and a campaign led by Rep. HH Glatt and Col. Tan som. The text mentions American soldiers and a 25th division arrival related to a rail and draft context, indicating a wartime backdrop and legislative debate.
Washington plans to curb the cost of living by urging housewives to buy cheaper cuts of meat to reduce the high cost of living. The Department of Justice will monitor prices nationwide directing campaigns to ensure affordable meat and prevent abnormal profits on lower-priced portions.
Chicago hosts a gathering of Republican leaders to map campaign and June convention plans. Will H. Hays reaffirms his stance that party chairs select candidates, not control delegates, and vows to match actions to those promises. Delegates and committee members arrive to finalize arrangements at Republican headquarters.
Tokyo reports Japan will pull back troops from Siberia after Czech and Slovak contingents return. First detachments to depart Vladivostok by March 20 with final Czacho Slovak units leaving by March 26. Soviet peace offer to Japan may include scrapping Bolshevik propaganda and recognizing Japan's special position in the Far East.
The Bridgeport Memorial Committee received an unclaimed automobile after a Salvation Army bazaar event. A winning number was published but no claimant appeared, leading the Salvation Army to entrust the car to the Memorial Committee for use in the Newari drive.
Akron dispatch reports a mass finding of skeletal remains in shell graters and debris linked to the widespread missing children scare. The event involved members of the Industrial Workers and World Confederation in Akron Ohio amid a March 7 meeting.
William G. McAdoo, former secretary of the treasury, reiterates his refusal to allow his name on Georgia's presidential primary ballot. In a telegram from Miram J. Gardner, Georgia Democratic state committee secretary, McAdoo condemns primaries as a method to force convention factions and insists he will not participate in Georgia's primary process.
Paris dispatch reports the Turkish government agrees to allow French troops to reoccupy Marash following recent unrest. The same briefing notes a return to calm in Cilicia as authorities receive word of restored order.
The Supreme Council proposes an extraordinary meeting in Paris on March 32 to consider sending a delegation of traffic and Soviet affairs to explain the cost and purpose of connecting the league's duties. Prime executives gather to review options and possible outcomes.
A Harvard student speaks at United Church forum contrasting simple Pilgrim life with modern feverish luxury. The talk touches on Western materialism, religious conversion, and cultural contrasts, mentioning India, Ram, and Babylon. It laments commercialism and militarism replacing contemplative life and questions how much wealth shaped by global markets should influence future generations.
President Wilson accepts with reservations the British and French premiers proposal for Italy and Yugoslavia to settle the Adriatic question. He favors leaving the frontier to the two states if a free corpus separatum for Fiume is established under League of Nations sovereignty, avoiding Italian or Yugoslav control. He cautions against including broader Albanian issues and reiterates American policy on the Treaty of London terms.
In Berlin at the Adlon Hotel dining room, Prince Joachim Aubreche of Prussia clashed with Captains Klein and Rougherin and Madam Kein of the Trench mission after guests refused to stand for the German national hymn. Candles and crockery were hurled. Captain Fourhevn was beaten and his clothes torn while Captain Kieln was escorted out by waiters.
The New Jersey Supreme Court will hear original proceedings from Rhode Island and other states challenging the prohibition amendment and enforcement act. Attorneys general from New Jersey and officials expect a prompt ruling as appeals proceed in Kentucky and Massachusetts. The court may grant permission for further proceedings aligned with Rhode Island’s case.
The Ulster delegation arrives back in Belfast after a visit to the United States and Canada. Reverend Towa Grooks said the instant had been a significant event and that the American people were with Ulster, while asserting that the visiting group did not represent the United States.
A dispatch reports Irkutsk is in Bolshevik hands following a mutiny that captured Kolelnik’s headquarters last month. Admiral Kolelinik was executed as Bolshevik troops tightened hold, while insurgent leaders and others were imprisoned and await transfer to Omnia for rehabilitation or trial.
A sinking schooner near the Virginia coast prompts rapid response as authorities dispatch a salvage vessel. The incident involves an unnamed crew and suggests dangerous sea conditions. Further details on vessel name and casualty status were not clearly readable.
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