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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1920

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Poles Oust Bolsheviki in Odessa and Kiev Area

Reports from Constantinople say Polish and Ukrainian forces captured Odessa the key Russian seaport. The Kiev bridgehead was driven east of the Dnieper as Polish units moved across to guard buildings and establish control. Artillery activity continued with shells reaching toward Kiev while occupation detachments redeployed east and south to secure the city fronts.

Bolshesia Warsaw Kiev Dnieper Bolshevil Revayl Bridsenend

Catholic Mutual Benefit to Go Out of Existence

Rochester May 11. An offer directed Jesse S Phillips New York state superintendent of insurance to assume control of Catholic Mutual Benefit Association and reinsure all its members with the American Insurance Union was issued by Supreme Court Justice A J Rodenbeck. Phillips petition, after fierce examination by a state examiner, showed assets of 325,709.22 and liabilities 595,416.99, indicating insolvency and hazards to members creditors and the public if business continued.

Rochester Jesse S.phillips New York State Insiicante Catholic Mutual Benefit Association American Insurance Union of Columbus Ohio Phillips A. J. Rodenbeck Philip CM. B. A New York State Insurance Department Promnese

11000 War Slackers Soon to Be Arrested

New York May 1 Three thousand slackers who failed to perform their duty during the war are to be arrested in the Brooklyn federal judicial district within ten days, it was announced by Federal Attorney Leroy W. Rosa. Foreigners, especially Russians, predominate in chest, Mr. Poss said. Eight thousand nine hundred alleged slackers in Manhattan were revealed at the same time.

New York Brooklyr Federal Judicial District Leroy Wrosa Poss Pat Nave Besn Manhattan

Edison favors Hoover orange May 11 meeting at plant

Edison says engineers make good presidents and cites Washington. Taomar A. Engon declares for Herbert Hoover for president during a public meeting at the Edison plant attended by employees. He remarks the issue is economic and military, and if war problems were solved he would back Gen. Wood.

Orange Taomar A. Enigon Kerbert Hoover Edizon Sngineera Mr. Edison George Washington Woud

Restaurant Man Shot in Chicago Cafe

James Col Cosmo, longtime Chicago restaurateur, was killed today in his cafe dining room. The killer fled and the body was found behind a rear door after two shots were fired. A waiter present heard the shots, and police suspect a gamblers war motive.

Chicago James Colcosmo

Wireless Phone Ready for Transmission of News Across Atlantic

London May 1. A wire ram telephone receiving set has been installed. Northclifton Daily Mall papers hope to have American news dictated by phone from New York.

Atlantic London Northclifton Daily Mall New York

Disgrace for Man to Die Rich Declares Nathan Straus

Nathan Straus, 77 year old philanthropist, says it is disgraceful for a man to die rich and criminal not to share with the poor. He states happiness comes from deeds, not money alone, and plans to fund restoration work in Palestine with his wife next month.

Nathan Straus New York Nathan Stearss Ms. Straus Wworld

Park Station Project Dropped by Board of Park Commissioners

Park commissioners abandon plan for Park Station and athletic headquarters due to insufficient lands from Board of Apportionment. Action defers further work until funded, while streets near Seaside and Beardsley parks receive legal layout and building line restrictions. Recreation Board Camp on Steeplechase Island approved.

Acome Fort Seaside Board of Pack Commissioners Ne Board of Parl Board of Apportionment Almateur Beardsley Witdaymere Noble Avenuce Recreation Board

Salesman Warns Crowd as Building Collapses in Hartford

May 11 report says a Hartford department store of the Reigen Vedder company narrowly avoided disaster when salesman Harry Woods noticed a widening crack and ordered a swift evacuation. The three story building then collapsed, trapping and injuring shoppers and staff as around 100 people fled to the streets.

Heartford Salerginie Harry Woods reigen-Vedder Collapead Woods

Explorers Report Encounter With Giant Cannibal Cannibals

New York May 23. Dr Alexander Burmilton Rice led an expedition that clashed with Cannibals of the Guaribog tribe near the Orinoco. The party escaped after firing on the attackers killing two or three. The cannibals were described as tall and almost white in color, arming with bows spears and blowguns.

New York Alexander Burmilton Rice Orinoso Siaac Cannbuta Parace Stéaynes Alban Orinoco Rice Professor Rico Venezuela Colombia Broa

Hines Predicts Unsatisfactory Railroad Service Ahead

Director General Hines warns in valedictory remarks before the National Press Club that railroad service will be less satisfactory for months. He urges patience and good temper as rails must obtain self sustaining funding, with annual road needs pegged at about 1 billion dollars for new equipment and facility extensions.

Washington Federal Central Hines Central Railroad National Press Club Vines Traffc

Austria and Hungary May Join League of Nations

Geneva report notes Austria and Hungary likely to be admitted to the League at its first general meeting this summer. Germany Bulgaria and possibly Turkey are listed as potential members for the second session. The plan aims to reestablish political and commercial relations with former enemies through the League as a quick path.

Geneva Austria Joey League of Nations Germany Bulgaria Turkey Brussels League of Waliona Ganev

State's Atty Charged With Conspiracy For Whiskey Smuggling

Minneapolis May 1. A warrant was issued today for the arrest of William M. Nash state’s attorney of Hennepin county on complaint by United States District Attorney Jacques charging conspiracy to receive, consent, and facilitate transportation and concealment of whiskey imported into Minneapolis from Wisconsin Canada. A resignation is expected before the United States commission tomorrow. Indictments have been returned in connection with illicit whiskey transport from Canada to Minneapolis naming Sheriff Oscar Martinson and others.

Minneapolis Minny William MM. Nash Hennepin United States Distriet Jacques Winnines Canada United States Oscar Martinson

Condemned Man Chooses Earlier Bates For Execution

Ossimning New York May 11 A condemned man named Ricky Morrison selects the earlier of two Bates executions for his own death. The Supreme Court refused to intervene to stay the death sentence at Sing Sing prison. He will be put to death Thursday night or Friday morning, choosing to die on Thursday night May 13. Governor Smith refused to commute the sentence. Morrison killed George Griffiths, a Canadian soldier, in a raid on a waiter’s club a year ago.

Ossimning N.Y Ricky Morrison Su«grema Court United States Sing Sins Lawes Twight Smith Flacksons Harrison George Griffiths Waiters

Yale Undergraduates Nominate Hoover In Mock Convention

In a Yale dormitory mock convention, Herbert C Hoover was nominated for president amid a full replica of a national convention. The ballots showed Hoover ahead after two rounds, with General Wood also heavily represented by delegates from states and dormitories.

Hoover YALE Woolacy Herbert Choover General Wood Seeamim-Spms Uisy G. G. Depew Buffalo Chauncey M. Depew K. A. Wood Henry R. Luce Shantung China Samuel R. Ynsull Chicago Lowden Tilinois Depew Willam D. Wiitney New Haven Hiram W. Johnson J. B. Nevil Omaha

Brooklawn Club to Arrest Trespassers on Golf Links

Brooklawn Country Club plans strict action to stop trespassers on its golf links. Beginning Sunday, nonmembers and guests will be arrested, with two special policemen on duty and a justice of the peace to handle immediate fines. Members say the step is to prevent injuries and golf balls from causing damage.

Brooklawn Country Club Gale Threidi Alan

Failure to Clean Up May Lead to Arrests

Property owners and occupants show reluctance to comply with the clean up campaign. Despite notices from the sanitary bureau, about a dozen cases have failed to comply with the law and may be referred to the prosecuting attorney. Warrants will be issued for arrest under the sanitary code.

Sanitary Bureau

Audacious Wilson policy cited in Senate naval probe

Secretary Daniels testifies that Admiral Sims opposed and delayed the North Sea mine barrage plan while President Wilson urged an audacious naval solution. Daniels accuses Sims of trying to credit Britain and blocks the Navy’s initiative, asserting the plan originated in the Navy Department and was urged a year earlier.

Washington Wilson Navy Senate Naval Investigting Committee Daniels Sims Navy Department Sims Kimeaelthan North Sea Pennsylvania Great Britain Sima North Sea Nine Barrage Danich Ated Uazer Nail

Englewood Hospital Names New Superintendent Budds

Mrs Kathryn A Budds has been appointed Superintendent of Englewood Hospital succeeding Mary Partrl who resigned. The selection followed a long search and emphasized experience temperament and executive skill. Budds is a graduate of the Erie County Training School and has spent four years in public health nursing in New York City and currently supervises the Charleston Chapter of the American Red Cross in Charleston. She will report for duty May 24.

Kathryn A. Budds Englewood Hospital Mary 3 Partrlel Wm. H. Coon Budds Budd Erie County Training School Trudvalo New York Hemih New York City Charleston American Rev Cross Mis. Budds

U S Troops Brace For Rebel Attack On Matamoros

Four hundred armed men, including federal soldiers and customs and immigration guards, fortified positions south and west of Matamoros amid reports rebels captured towns west of the city. General Colunga signaled surrender to a recognized commander but would fight bandits if confronted. Bridges burning between Matamoros and Reynosa. U S aviators observed no Mexican troop movements. Carranza’s fate uncertain as revolutions gain ground along the border. Washington noting possible future recognition issues.

Brownsville Tex Matamoros Mier Matemorva Rafael Colunga Trafile Nognroday Matamoroz United’ States Browksville Seldise United States Rio Grandé Mexico Matamoroa Reynosa Averleans Washington Carranza Wilson Navy State Department U.S New York Key West Capris

Italian Cabinet Resignation Expected Tomorrow in Rome

The Italian ministry plans to resign, a decree states, in response to an adverse vote in the Chamber of Deputies today. The resignation will be presented tomorrow as the government seeks to address the defeat.

Rome

Four Injured in Day's Accidents

A day of accidents left four people injured and one infant burned. Yony Severiensky, 29, was struck by an automobile on South Avenue near Lafayette Street and taken to the Emergency hospital by ambulance, but refused examination. Frank Likase, 40, suffered a possible left ankle fracture at the American Tube and Stamping Co after his foot was caught in a rolling machine and was treated, then sent home. Walter Blamey, 15 Wheeler Terrace Stratford, received a severe facial laceration and was also treated at the Emergency hospital before being moved to St. Vincent's hospital. Five month old Taoman Savicky, of Lafayette Street, was burned when a coffee cup spilled at the supper table. he was treated and returned home.

Yony Severiensky Main Street South Avenue Lafayette Street Tom Auviland Stratford jRney St. Vincent's Hospital Taoman Savicky

Judge Miller-Zo Be Host at Stratfield

Judge Paul L. Miller of Bridgeport Probate court will host Connecticut Probate Assembly guests at The Stratfield hotel today. Luncheon follows four morning meetings. Judge John S. Pullman will address visiting lawyers. This first probate assembly in 26 years meets in Hartford.

Paul L. Miller Bridgeport Probate Court Shetheld Connecticut Probate Assembly John S. Pullman Ontelde Lot Wartford

Patrolman Harding to Face Woman's Charges

Patrolman Harding is slated to appear before a police discipline committee tonight to answer charges brought through a woman known to the police. The charges stem from an incident involving the woman identifying Harding in a roundup. details were unclear as officials did not disclose the nature of the charges.

Harding Discipline Committee of’ Police Andrew IL Catherine Gtrnet Grilera Putrolman Marding Ilvutenauts Teadqua Ruliny Marklay Herting Rowl Hardingwan

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