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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1920

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Agents Raid Aurora Cafes Seize Paraphernalia

Prohibition agents raided four Aurora area cafes last evening arresting four proprietors. The Venice restaurant at 8 Main Street and Pfau’s at 36-38 Fairfield Avenue were searched. barrels of mash, wine and liquor confiscated. Owners Yoseph Bertany at 58 Hing Avenue and Louis Nescos, plus William Pfau and Paullet faced U.S. Commissioner Lavery in Twin City hearings.

Yoseph Bertany Hing Avenue Venice Louis Neces Table Wines Aquar William Pfau Pairfield Avenua Paulet Trish Water Street Lso Lenue Cnen Bard Pfau'a Aquar Encement Td Elder Mauer Tourant Jor Om Awas Prohibition Thomas McAullie Iford Ore U. S Husk J.ery

Polite Bandits Bind Victims In Store Robbery

In Philadelphia on March 26, four men and a woman bound and gagged two shoppers during a clothing store heist on Chestnut Street. They escaped with nearly $400, four watches and clothing, leaving two victims bound. one man freed himself and notified a nearby patrolman. The robbers refused to take the money from a customer and returned a dollar for car fare.

Philadelphia Wasle Yaliceman

Ring Clean-Up of Streets Starts Monday in Bridgeport

Bridgeport street clean-up begins Monday with hiring of laborers by Superintendent Thomas J. Cunningham. Crews will work to clear dirt and debris from winter accumulation, aiming to clear streets within a few weeks as weather allows.

Bridgeport Houxstonie Thomas J. Cunningham

Lost fortune mystery on Roumanian frontier money found

A Romanian frontier incident reports a large sum of five million sixty thousand ninety dollars vanished in transit. Officials say the owner is unknown but may be revealed soon. Rumors suggest the possessor plans travel to England or the United States.

Roumania March Rive Dohara Termesvar Oficinle Wes Yompka England United States

Unidentified Man Killed In Street Crash Near Wall Street

A man with a crushed skull lay near Water Street and Wall Street last night. Patrolman Malony found a downed truck at the corner after a witness named George Bukutis said the vehicle ran over the victim. The driver, claiming breach of peace, was arrested. the deceased is to be identified at an inquest. A card in the coat points to St Seamon's Church Institute in New York for information.

Water Street Wall Thomas Malony Malony Mirfield Avenue Wme George Bukutis Mionina Himelf James Sylvester Albeny Street New Breunswick Mullins Scot Redmere St Seamon's Chur Institute Oath Street New York Isadore Brown Cara J. G

City Employes Union Votes to Go on Strike

Manchester New Hampshire March 26 The discharge of a meter reader prompted a strike vote by the City Employes Union. Members said the employee was fired after returning from a leave of absence due to illness, and testified against city public works officials.

Nchester N_ EL oMdlala Public Works Geokrimnrs Recenthnar— Ing

Jones Not Guilty of Hopcroft Murder

The jury acquits William M. Jones of New Haven in the Hopcroft murder case, after about an hour out. The victim, Esther Hopcroft, was killed June 19. the trial followed reports of Jones’s connection to the events surrounding the discovery.

William M. Jones New Haven Esther Honcroft Hailey Jones Hoperoft Donea Acme Wire Company

Turkish cabinet resigns amid Turkish peace delegation outcry

In Constantinople on March 25 the Sull Pasha cabinet resigned. Hamad Fert Tasha, former grand vizier and foreign minister, was tasked to form a new ministry. Damad, allied with the Liberal party, faced opposition from Entente representatives and nationalist critics who blamed his Paris visit for favorable terms.

Constantinople Sull Pasha Sudan Hamad Fert Tasha Grand Iater Damad Liberal Party

Hungary Regent Offers Throne to Former Emperor Charles

Geneva March 26 The regent of Hungary Admiral Horthy secretly but officially offered the Hungarian throne to former Emperor Charles with assurances that the Habsburg dynasty would return with consent of the majority. Charles, living in Prangin, appears hesitant and has not left Prangin.

Geneva Associated Press Horthy Hungary

Lloyd George and Asquith clash over Liberal leadership fight

Premier Lloyd George and former PM Asquith engage in a public clash over control of the Liberal party in London. George defends his critique of the Labor program a cooperative commonwealth while warning against revolutionary shifts. Asquith supporters host luncheon as George’s allies respond.

Lloyd George Herbert H. As Auth House of Commons Patsjex Aro Liberal Party Iia Onal Liberal Club Mr. Asquith Lioyd-George Tn Life Lloyd Ikind Labor Party Clynes Menlerson Asquith Alwayy London

Rockefeller gift funds girls' hotel in New York

The Young Women's Christian Association announced a 300000 gift from John D. Rockefeller to purchase a building to be converted into a model hotel for girls earning small salaries. The facility will house about 250 residents.

Mareh Young Women's Christian Associaion Iiag John D.D. Rockefeller

Delaware Legislature to Vote On Ratification Wednesday

Delaware lawmakers faced a tight schedule as both chambers prepared for a ratification vote on the woman suffrage constitutional amendment. Leaders arranged a House reading next Tuesday with potential immediate ballot the following day, while Senate action awaited. Opponents warned of possible defeat, but suffragist chiefs anticipated passage if a roll call occurs Wednesday.

Dovear Dei Delaware Senate House Wadresty Plang Mutua Tonccasions Twen4 McNaoh Democratis Lower Tonge Efcallpe Ratificatlol

Murder of Irish bank prober by Dublin gang shocks city

A Dublin gang killed a probe er of Irish banks in a daylight shooting aboard a tram car. Passengers, including women, fainted as masked attackers fired four times. two police officers were wounded in separate incidents over the past three days. An inquest revealed the victim was an army headquarters clerk. Despite nationwide placards, no arrests have been made and no one convicted. Condolences from officials and debate in Parliament followed.

London Mar Trelart Alan Teell Payal Constabuliary Trland Constabulary Dubin Army Dublin French Viscount Pronch Ireland Ball Husband Hay Mla Feellne Alghan Cork MacCurtain Sinn Felnerg Cork Commons House of Commons Willam O’brien

Wood's Managers Defend Wood in Senate Attacks

New York March 20 Congress Norman Gould and ex Congressman Thomas Miller, eastern campaign managers for General Leonard Wood, issued a formal statement defending Wood against Senate attacks. They called the charges ridiculous, said they would face Senator Borah's remarks, and asserted Wood's character and achievements belong before the public. They suggested Borah’s attack may follow a South Dakota victory for Wood, and denied knowledge of Ed Doheny or any signature in the press statement.

New York Norman Z. Gould Thomas W. Miller Leonard Wood General Wood Senate Boral General Bohany Cha Press Soelatenant Doheny Wha Inas

Roraback Calls Meet of 1 C P Delegates Hartford

Dr Henry Roraback plans to head the Republican state delegation to the convention. He invites delegates and alternates to a March 30 meeting at 32 elock in the Hartford club to discuss transportation and delegation logistics.

Hartford Henry Roraback Cp Ot Athe

Death threat issued by Soviet gov to Russian rail workers

London report states martial law is imposed in all Russian railroad workshops to end slacking. A wireless Moscow Soviet message warns incurable idlers they will be shot. The notice outlines harsh penalties and threatens capital punishment for nonproduction.

Gov’t R. R. Idlers Moscow London

Denikine Army Crumbles as Bolsheviks Close In

Reports from Novorogush show General Denikin insisting his forces remain in the field while British and other ships evacuate the wounded and supplies. Bolshevik forces near Novorosslav threaten the front as Red Cross aid and martial law measures are cited amid scarce food and currency.

Novorogush Russia Associated Progs Denikine Hussia Associated Preva Todmy Pamain Banta Transpore Crimea Batum Novorosslav Denikite Tat Uy Culver Potsuia Oumiry- Fi Great Britain France Italy United States Greece Red Cross Theodosa Novorogsinik

New Haven Delays Daylight Saving Decision

New Haven council postpones daylight saving verdict until the April 3 board meeting. The motion to align with New York and Connecticut cities was reviewed in a special session but tabled, with expectations it will pass at the regular meeting next month.

NEW Eraven Mar New Haven Board of Aldermen New Flaver New York Connecticut Denaco

American Found Dead. Suspect Mexican Murder

An American resident of Peso, Hardin, 26, was found dead in Taure, Mexico, on Thursday, likely murdered. Officials say he was beaten on the head by a sobhern thief who rifled his pockets. Hardin formerly lived in Waco, Texas, where his father resides.

EL Pago Tex Macek el Ware Hardin Peso Taure Mexico Sobhern Jardin Waco Texas

German Labor War Triggers Bauer Government Collapse

Germany's union leaders force a veto on promised reforms and reject the Bauer cabinet after its pledge to honor labor terms. The ministry resigns, labor figures waver, and the country faces a fresh cabinet crisis amid promises broken and a radicalizing labor movement.

Ruhr District Declares Serious Situation Amid Tense Talks

Berlios March 21 Major General Von Leach, commander of government forces, says the Ruhr crisis is very serious. He notes futile talks at Bletfeld between government officials and workers, with no negotiations with the communists. He warns a Red army exists in the Ruhr as in Russia and stresses the need for a peaceful democratic path for Germany.

Germany Avidin

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