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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1920

Page

8

Post Attacked and Defended at Hearing

Washington April hearing before the House rules committee examined Post’s conduct amid immigration raid fallout. Jackson H L Ralston defended Post as opponents urged government efforts against a claimed conspiracy, noting Post acted to avoid breaking families and prioritize humanitarian principles.

Washington Lews F. Post Kibor House Rules Committee Mr. Post Immigration Committee Chason Department of Jabor Department of Labor Jackson HL Ralston Post

Twenty Gallons of Gin Discovered by Smell

Detectives Holbrook Simon and Kane traced a depot find after a scent led to a large box leaking a white liquid. A broken corner revealed gin, with a label of twenty gallons allegedly from Scranton. The owner Vincent Reina of 588 Chapel Street New Haven was arrested and held for federal authorities.

Hol‘brook Simon Kane Chapel Street New Haven Pollee Scranton

Cannibals Attack During South American Expedition

A letter from Hester Ober, seographer with Dr. Alexander Rice’s expedition, describes natives attacking the party near Newport. Two natives were fatally hurt after encounters with the explorers, who fired shots in the air to deter them. The letter calls the natives cannibals and ferocious, noting large stature and ambush tactics. The account covers river travel and subsequent dangers faced by the expedition members.

Newport Hester Ober Alexander HL Rice South America Rice Ober Hice

Bridgeport Moose Vote To Wear Overalls At Parade

Bridgeport lodge members of the Loyal Order of Moose voted to wear overalls andID clothing to cut the high cost of living. More than 500 Bridgeport lodge members are expected at the state field day in Waterbury on June 12, with The Scottish Five to lead the parade.

Bridgeport Order of Moose Waterbury

Carnegie Hero Awards in Pittsburgh

One gil der medal and eleven bronze medals were awarded to heroes by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission in recognition of noteworthy acts by men and women at their own peril. Five died and two were disabled. monetary grants of 2000 and 80 a month were given in one case and 2000 in another, plus 5000 for other worthy causes. Princeton Professor Hermance spoke to Princeton University faculty and high school units using tereopticon slides to illustrate patterns.

Pittsburgh de Carne Hero Fund Commission Princeton Ae Speaks

Boston Meal Tickets For Evening Workers

Boston officials announce meal tickets worth 75 cents each for workers whose runs prevent meals at home. Those working three hours or more overtime will also receive meal tickets under the program.

Boston Comany

French ace Fonck buys airplane for daily home flights

Paris April 2. Lieutenant Fonck famed French ace has bought an aeroplane and uses it as often as a motorist uses his car. Fonck makes daily flights to the home of his parents near Paris.

Paris Fonck

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