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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1920

Page

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Britain, France and Italy sign tripartite pact on spheres of influence

Paris reports a Sevres signing defining France Britain and Italy spheres of influence in Turkey. The agreement aims to aid mutual support and outlines zones in Syria and western Kurdistan while preserving non signatory access to trade. It covers the Baghdad railway and Heraclea coal mines, linking exploitation to Italian, French and British capital.

Bagdad Railns Heraclea Paris Amvociatadt’ Bross Britain France Cuich Urdistan Syria Ates Io Exploit Railway Begdad Brithal Adana

Raiders stage coordinated Irish county raids amid fires and ambush

In Granard and surrounding towns during a rash of Irish county raids, raiders torched thirteen buildings, searched property, and faced an ambush in Balinares. Police and volunteers clashed. three volunteers were killed and five wounded. The assault used machine guns and petrol but no explosives.

Granard Ireland Fross Thin Town Balbripsan Mallow Tubbercurry Lonstora Bileven Edgeworthstown Granend Balilinares Longford Kk Formar Folie Hjellogher Ors Senday Grenaré Tripnten

Hartford Jitneurs Denied Injunction Denied Injunction

Hartford superior court Justice Kellogg denied two jitney bus associations injunctions to stop Hartford from enforcing downtown driving restrictions. The court ruled the Common Council acted within general assembly powers in adopting ordinances limiting jitney routes. Mayor Brainard ordered police not to enforce the ordinances until jitney owners learn of the ruling.

Hartford Nov Kell Jogg Superior Court Ordin Gitzey Busket Connecticut Company Kellogg Common Council Generoul Brainard Dolico ‘Department

Divorce in Chicago Ends Bonds on Terms of Respect

Jonn W. Sturdivant and his wife, after a businesslike separation, divorce agreement signed in Chicago. Sturdivant, head of a 49 advertising concern, posted a personal notice to take responsibility only for debts he contracted after May 31. Mrs. Sturdivant praised him, stating they lived 28 years after marrying at 15, with no real fault on her side, and called the split a necessary business decision.

Chicago Jonn W. Sturdivant Sturdivant Joan W. Sturdivant

Jailor Whitaker Wins Kentuckys County Judge Race

Whitesburg Nov 5 Provably the most unusual election result in Kentucky saw jailor Fess Whitaker defeat Judge Stephen Combs Jr for county judge Whitaker had been sentenced to jail by Combs for attacking officers and later escaped and was recaptured He won by over a thousand votes though Governor Morrow refused to pardon him three times

Whitesburg Kentucky Fess Wiitaker Stephen Combs, Jr Whitaker Dail Judge Combs Morrow

Socialist wins historic Justice of the Peace vote in Elm Street race

Three-way contest ends with Todfield and Herring tied at the top, 1,147 votes each, after coin toss. Todfield, foreman at Star Praga, will swear in Clerk Robinson, as Socialist candidates gain city office for the second time in history amid Democrats and Republicans fielding extra nominees.

Har Llan Justice of the Peace Justices of the Peace Todfield Terring Oath

Harding Begins Plan for a New League of Nations

President-elect Harding acts on his campaign pledge by consulting leading minds on a new international association. Invitations go to eminent figures, with talks planned in Marion after his vacation trip. No public list is released, and officials say no general advisor assembly is planned.

Marion Ohio Harding Association of Nations Mr. Harding Lst Tim Will Ways Provident Wilson Panama Canal Zone Tohlow Point Ysabel Daniels Tiwaa

Asquith Attacks Policy in Ireland

London report: former premier Asquith denounces alleged crown campaigns in Ireland and rejects separatist navy ideas. He says parliament offers no remedy and insists imperial navy access to Irish ports be ensured under imperial conference terms. He warns against unilateral moves threatening the empire.

London pCaraitt Wates Asquith Ireland Shavla Treland Mr. Asquith

Germany eyes just peace terms with United States

Correspondent Karl II von Wiegand reports German ministers avoid public remarks on Germany's stance toward peace with the United States until the new president reveals policy. Inner circles discuss possible war end moves and a separate peace, arguing Versailles owed vanquished nations rights as well as victors’ burdens.

Karl II von Wiegand Terley Navy Germany United States America

Harding Declines Naval Offer For Panama Vacation Trip

President-elect Harding declined President Wilson’s offer of a battleship and use of the Mayflower for a Panama vacation voyage. Harding plans to sail from a gulf port on a passenger steamer and remains committed to his Texas itinerary.

Wilson Harding Marion Texas Panama Hariltay Daniels Pinar Hampton

Lenine Admits Russian Famine

London dispatch quotes Nikolai Danine in Copenhagen noting Soviet Russia faces unprecedented food crisis as Moscow and other cities starve. He urges compulsory grain deliveries from peasants while the army and population suffer. Trotsky calls for foreign aid to prevent air attacks and stresses urgent need for food and clothing for the Red Army.

London Nikolai Danine Russia Copenhagen War and Marine Red Army

Building Trust probe widens to nation wide grand jury

New York, Nov 5. Bench warrants issued for three alleged principals in the building trust scandal as the grand jury investigation intensifies. George Backer, builder and alleged go between, faces $25,000 bail and possible perjury indictment. Brindell, president of the Building Trades Council, also appears as warrants target key figures amid sweeping inquiries by the joint legislative committee. Witnesses describe a nationwide grip on steady supply and cost control in the industry, with pressure and subpoenas reaching high levels.

New York Backer Brindell Trades Council Building Trust George Backer Tomorry Criminal Court Wacker Samuel Untermyer Som Hae Racker Land Hils Mr. Unkermyar Stanley Fighter Thobert S. Johnatond Brinde Robert B. Brindell Building Trades Council Miso Criminal Courts Building Mtcests Johnstone Grand Jury Joint Legislative Committee Uni Yed Calder Senate John T. Fletinex York Zoe Powerful Bia Walter Mellon Tovesko IK Yeaterday Trebert b.Beinedell the Balding Trades Council Mellon Hhimed

Inquest Fails to Illuminate Mrs Lapoczka Death

Coroner J J Phelan opened an inquest at 59 Cherry street into the death of Mrs Mary Lapoczka of 301 Garlick. Witnesses including Sergt Meyers and Drs Weis Garlick testified. Physicians varied on timing but agreed the skull fracture was the immediate cause. The inquest was postponed for further police testimony.

Bostwick Avenue Edward J. McGovern Cherry Street J. J. Phelan Sergt. Meyers Frank M. Holbrook Henry Weis M. Garlick Phelan Mary Lapoczka Garlick Ft Weddeaday Tapoczka Weais Lnes Garrick Br. Wels Aald Uglbrank McGovern Sulia Seakolva Macy

Bridgeport Gas Meter Rental Protest Draws Mass Meeting

More than 4,000 citizens gathered at the Armory Athletic club hall to denounce Bridgeport Gas Companys 50 cent per month gas meter rental charge. Speakers including Attorney Hugh J. Lavery and others urged action, forming the Consumers League of Bridgeport to lobby aldermen and demand relief.

Armory Athletic Club Hall Bridgeport Gas Company Hugh J. Lavery Charles Freeman Joseph Pow Samuel Steinhoff Garry Paddock Consumers’ League of Bridgeport

Chrysanthemum Exhibit Opens Two Days in Beardsley Park

The Beardsley Park Chrysanthemum exhibit runs today and tomorrow under city Park Department promotion. It offers more than 700 registered varieties in the new greenhouse, with blooms on display from daylight to evening. The event invites public viewing with free admission and a varied collection including several named varieties.

Beardsley Park Park Department Io City

Six Arrests for Thefts from Cars

Danbury reports six arrests following an investigation into thefts from freight trains in the area. Detectives from the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad say a large quantity of stolen merchandise including clothing and auto accessories was recovered in Brewster New York. Police estimate the total losses exceed $50,000 to one gang operating in the region. Several local men are said to be involved, with Harold % Keane, a cigar shop proprietor, identified as a leader by police.

Danbury New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Brewster N. Y Harcla Keane

Champ Clark Loses Ninth District Race Narrowly

Unofficial returns from St Louis Missouri on November 5 show Champ Clark losing to W H mockered by 90 votes in the ninth district. Early results suggested Bland of the fifth district may have fallen to Sulila but results were too tight to call.

ST. Lows Campiete Missouri Champ Clark W. Hukrlede Bland Sulila

Immodest Ears Draw Fashion Debate In New York

A garbled dispatch describes New York fashion debate over women exposing ears. Reported views from Chicago influence attitudes as stylists advocate flat covered lobes and concealed hairstyles.

Gov Frazier Wins Re election in North Dakota

Chicago dispatch reports Governor Lynn J. Frazier Republican reelected in North Dakota with Non Partisan League endorsement. Result reflected late returns after day of voting with O Connor and other figures noted as close contest. Minnesota NPL candidates defeated, NPL vote share down from primaries.

Chicago Lynn J. Frazier North Dakotas Precier Aves O'Connor Fargo Forum Simonn Badr Consutsa Waas B. Business Republican Acradia Bie Ne Partisan League Minnesota

Engineer Killed As New Hampshire Train Derails Near Sandy Beach

A derailment south of Sandy Beach near Invton left engineer Gorge Soles dead and a fireman Wes seriously hurt. A New York, New Haven and Hartford passenger train from Newport R. L. was partly derailed. no passengers injured.

Fall River Satse Gorge Soles New York New iHaven Jane Jhariford Newport R. L Sandy Beach Invton

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