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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1920
Page
2
A state by state toll lists 173 dead with many missing as tornado ruin spreads from Indiana to Ohio. Adams County accounts the largest death total with others in Allen Jay Steuben Montgomery and Union City in Mandolt County. Rescue workers provide relief amid cold, damaged villages, and crews rebuild chimneys to prevent fires.
Washington dispatch reports the War Department offers building equipment and supplies to cities damaged by recent storms. C. Morse, sales director, telegraphed mayors and postmasters of over four dozen municipalities urging direct government contact to coordinate reconstruction efforts.
The Church Society of First Universalist Church of Fairfield Avenue near Srosd Tas held its annual meeting and banquet with many members and friends present. Reports from trustees, finance, and minister noted a strong year, and officers were elected including Buckingham Mersh as moderator and Barry J. Yates as clerk. The society voted to hire a trained assistant to the minister Rev Hal J Keata for expanded community educational work.
Danbury voters kept the Republican majority on the Common Council in the city election. Ward results show Alfred Hodshon 435 over Democrat Vaughey 150 in the First Ward, and Howard Davis 445 over Wildman 230 in the Third Ward, with other wards returning Republican aldermen.
Delaware legislators entered the second week of a special session with little change in sentiment toward the proposed woman suffrage constitutional amendment. Suffrage leaders said a vote today likely would have passed if held, and the delay was favorable to eventual ratification. Governor Townsend and Secretary of State I C Johnson supported the view.
The Supreme Court may decide restrictions on the amendment process and federal powers. Key figures including Mr Root and Attorney General McCran discuss how amendments could affect constitutional limits. A second case involves the St Louis Brewing Association challenging prohibition enforcement and Wayne Wheeler supports the view that Volstead Act enforcement remains valid.
A veteran priest from the 7th Gddsion district aided in subduing a knife wielding assailant after he ran amuck in a street scene. Fat or Duffy chased the man into the street as shots were fired to disperse a 1000 strong parish meeting. A motorist attempted to strike the fugitive, who then smashed a saloon window before a soldier and policeman overpowered him. An ambulance surgeon then gave a sedative.
In Albany on March 29 the judiciary committee prepared a majority report recommending unseating the suspended Socialist members. The committee met in executive session late last night and the majority, signed by seven of thirteen members, will be submitted to the Assembly tomorrow.
A large audience at Peoples’ Presbyterian Church enjoyed a mixed program by Miss Stockwell and other performers. Stockwell’s violin and voice drew hearty applause. Davenport presented guitar and organ selections. Mrs Flather and Mrs Witham accompanied. Notable pieces included Rogan Airs, Caprice Viennois, and Beethoven Minuet. the program closed with a duet and a reading.
A meeting featured Senator Spencer announcing Republican support for a suffrage amendment with 39,000,000 women set to vote in the upcoming election. He warned that states delaying ratification would be judged for the party’s record. Lieutenant Governor Clifford J Wilson and Bridgeport mayor were prominent at the speaker’s table signaling action if needed.
March 18 report that Pope Benedict will deliver remarks on the Irish question during the canonization of Oliver Tighkett, a 7th century bishop of Armagh. Bishops from Ireland and pilgrim groups from America and foreign countries are expected to attend.
Topeka March 2 the new Kansas industrial relations court ruled in favor of workers in the first wage petition. No 1 decree grants linemen at Kansas Edison Company a wage hike from 60 to 75 cents an hour, after the company offered a smaller increase.
Congdon Post No 2 American Legion backs fourfold adjusted compensation for service members. State Chairman Philo Calhonn reports most national officers favor added pay if Ways and Means acts favorably. An outreach drive starts May 2 with 304 captains. Walter Camp plans a state base league and a two week promotional visit to Bridgeport from April 17 to May 10, then events at Port’s Lot near Maui and Congress streets.
The weather report notes pale skies and cooler conditions in Northern New England with Tuesday and Wednesday showing fair by day, some rain or snow in the high country, and warmer conditions in the west portion. A Sunday storm near Lake Superior caused a late shift in observations, while a rapid northeastward move affected the Atlantic States.
In Chicago on March 25, arguments on the appeal of Vietor I Berger and co-defendants Adolph Lermer J Krause J Leavis Enedell and Irwin 8 John Tucker were heard by the United States court of appeals. They were sentenced to twenty years in the federal penitentiary for violation of the Espionage Act in 1919.
An advertisement features William Barwell of Lowell praising Dr Williams Pink Pills for neuroses nervous exhaustion and insomnia. He claims improvement after use and mentions a free booklet Diseases of the Nervous System and ordering details from the Dr Williams Machine Co Schenectady with six cent price per box.
An old advertisement touts Br Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, effective laxative for seniors. It claims gentle action, no griping, and trains digestion with use across days. Address offered for a free trial from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello, Illinois.
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