Police arrest seven and seize liquor in dry law raid
Bridgeport police under a dry law crackdown arrested seven bartenders and seized liquor after undercover officers in disguise visited numerous saloons. An attempted interference led to a shot fired in the air that halted a fleeing patron as officers pursued through the city. Bonds were set at 150 dollars for each arrested, while one suspect faced breach of the peace charges after a chase near 442 Water Street.
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Bridgeport
Actos
Simon
Water Street
Firré
O’clark
Fritz Menninger
Mainstrest
Joan Morkunas
Dallevette Street
Sam Frankel
Washington Avenue
Harry Stark
North Avenue
State and
Water Streets
Albert Sotolewski
Benjamin Triwowustl
East Main Street
McDonough
Miner
Ito
Kerley
McGovern
Clark
Meteora
Lekel
Walsh
O'Brien
P. Daily
Tratzenberger
Galvin
Herschix
Mulvihill Faces Bootleg Ring Accusation
Joseph Mulvihill, noted sport roter, accuses Jacob Levy of Compo Inn Westport of leading a bootleg ring in Connecticut. Levy denounces the charges as false and blackmail, saying he fired Malvinus for attempting to shake down customers. Continued as Pare Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mulvihill
Connecticut
Jacob Levy
Compo Inn
Westport
Malvinus
Levy
Bankers Predict Prosperity After New Price Level
Business conditions in a buyer’s market require further price adjustments. Roger H. Williams of the National Bank of Commerce warns lower levels must be established to revive domestic and foreign markets. He urges self reliance and warns against relying on tariffs for protection.
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Utica
Dusiness
Roger H. Williams
National Bank of Commerce
New York
Eait
Amadon
Sesson
Willams
Hoa
Europe
Two Men Die In Pistol Duel Near Sands
In Williamson West Virginia on November 18 Private Ernest L. Rippley of the state police and William Hothold, a union organizer, allegedly killed each other in a pistol fight at Sands, about 25 miles east of Williamson. Troopers had been deployed to the Mingo coal strike zone to relieve federal troops, who had been called in by Governor Cornwell after earlier shootings. The departure of regular army forces led to renewed attacks on car properties amid ongoing unrest.
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Cornwell
Feld
Economic Needs of Country: AFL Council Meeting
Washington reports that the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor focused on economic needs. Labor leaders acknowledged workers must play a part in future policy and that gains depend on higher production and consumption.
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Washington
American Federation of Lavor
Harding Urges Sober Thinking And Abiding Faith
President-elect Harding urged sober thinking and faith in the Republic during wartime reconstruction in New Orleans. He warned some reverses will come but pledged that honesty and common sense will see the nation through, expressing confidence in American resources and a free government. He spoke at the New Orleans Association of Commerce and thanked local hosts before departing for a Canal Zone vacation.
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Harding
Republic
New Orleans
Canal Zone
Sn Utudigd Lerma
America
Ibera
Elks Hama
Elks
Yale Team Readies for Harvard Game
Yale plays Harvard tomorrow after a 20 minute signal drill. Only six starters from the Princeton game remain for kickoff as Perry Bein shifts to right end. The probable lineup includes Cutler Into Acosta Grogs Callahan Walker Bean Kempton Aldrich Lay Sturm with first string subs Murphy Dickens Mackay Dilworth Kelley Jordan Campbell and Quaiie.
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New Haven
Yale
Harvard
Blues
Marvard
Princeton
Crimson
Perry Bein
Hartford
Cutler
Into
Acosta
Grogs
Cen Callahan
Walker
Bean
Kempton
Aldrich
Lay
Sturm
Murphy
Dickens
Mackay
Dilworth
Kelley
Jordan
Campbell
Quaiie
Trolley Earnings Show Increase At Hearings
President Lucius Storrs of the Connecticut company presented figures at a hearing on the ten cent fare before the commission. He showed revenues of about $1,000 a day above prior earnings in Hartford and Bridgeport. Sanford, federal trustee, said receipts at the seven cent rate were higher but a definite percentage increase would be available later this month.
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Lucius §. Storrs
Connecticut Company
Perolon Unlides Commission
Hartford
Sanford
Bridgeport
Woman Shot by Husband May Recover
Mrs. Constantine Pellino of 232 Oak Street was shot three times Wednesday night by her husband. She remained in critical condition at St. Vincent's Hospital though signs of slight improvement appeared. The husband, detained after arraignment in city court, claimed he would rather dig than live with rigor and said his wife nagged him. he was held on $8,000 bond for assault with intent to kill.
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Constantine Pellino
Oak Street
St.Vincent's Hospital
Polting
Brind
Mulqueen
Syind¢l
Martin W. Tletom
M. Littleton
Ayindel
Louis of
Nien Hlomhoss
Milton
Meaven
B. Siegel
Brinder
League Delegates Refuse Harding Call for 1921 Meeting
Geneva November 18 delegates in the League of Nations assembly canvassed by a reporter say there is no justification for holding the meeting in America. President Harding wishes to convene in 1921 to discuss a new league and would be forced to visit Paris the Hague London or another European ally if delegates won t come to the United States.
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C. , Bertelli
Geneva
Harding
League of Nations
Paris
Hague
London
America
Irish Raids Described Before Committee Of Ireland Raid Testimony
Four witnesses including two Americans gave vivid accounts of terror in Ireland before the U S Senate Ireland committee. Rev Michael M English of Whitehall Montana testified about a raid on his father's house in Cove Ireland while clerical attire and authority were used by armed troops. He described destruction, robbery and intimidation that targeted civilians including the sick and elderly as he spoke in Washington on November 18.
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Washington, W
Ireland
American Committee On Ireland
Michael M. Enaglish
Whitehall
Montana
Cove
Senator Walsh
Massachusetts
America
Father Bogilsh
Local Man Plans Irish Association Councils
Organization of councils of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic is forming in various cities of the state. Simon Crehan of 47 Fremont Street heads the work, appointed by a Washington convention. The group aligns with Friends of Irish Freedom in seeking Ireland’s independence, while claiming the latter has not adequately presented the cause to the American public.
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Organization of Councila of
American Association
Irian Republic
de Valera
Iriah Republic
United States
Irish
Walking Stick With Elbow Joint Handle From Philippines
BAN FRANCISCO Nov 18 A mahogany walking stick features a handle made from a human elbow joint. Lieutenant H P Peck who brought it from the Philippines to Chicago described the piece. The Mohar datto said to have killed a foe in defense of the gift while a Lokan of friendship entrusted the cane.
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Ban Francisco
Philippines
H. P. Peck
Army Dinance Division
Manila
Chicago
Morodaite
Jéto
Peck
Oman
2000 Debate Weighs Japan U S War Question
TOKIO Nov 11 two thousand university students debated whether Japan should fight the United States. The four hour debate featured vehement oratory with good humor in the audience. Speakers blamed Chinese elation of Japanese owned property for conflict, but differed on war's advisability as they noted America's wealth and readiness versus Japan's weakness.
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Tokio
America
Japan
Secretary Colby to Visit South America
Washington Nov. 18 Secretary Goldy will sail for South America aboard the battleship Florida about the middle of next week and will be away a month or more. He will probably depart from Hampton Roads and make a fiery stop at Rio de Janeiro where, on behalf of President Wilson, he will socially return the visit to this country of President Person.
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Washington
Trey Goldy
South America
Florida
Hampton Roads
Rio de Janeiro
Wilson
$3,000,000 Lost In One Month At Payne Ride Probe
Testimony before a congressional committee alleges the United States Shipping Board failed to use bulk oil carriers, costing the government about $2 million in one month. Private operators allegedly bought oil at $6 a barrel while the board supplied $2.07, underpaying and leaving vessels idle. Captain Paul Foley, once head of the tank steamer department, is cited amid reorganizations and fleet-wide duties.
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New York
United Staves Shipping Board
Uti
Martin J. Gillen
Walah Congressional Committee
Shipping Board
Gillen
John Rorion Wayne
Paul Foley
Tank Steamer Department
Coul
Foley
Dutlep
Kelley
Grand Jury Indicts Brindell Again in Graft Case
New York reports the grand jury strengthened its indictment against labor leader Brindell, adding extortion charges amid testimony on graft payments to the Building Trades Council chief. The probe cited Brindell received bribes totaling over 48 thousand dollars for job protections and labor actions.
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New York
Joint Legislative Committee
Robert P. Brindell
Building Trade Council
Grand
Great Britain and Spain to Send Troops to Vilna
The League of Nations Assembly announced that Great Britain and Spain will dispatch military contingents to Vilna to maintain order during the popular consultation. France and Belgium had already agreed to send forces, with Spain preparing marine infantry units for the expedition as authorized by Geneva.
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Great Britain
Spain
Vilna
League of Nations Assembly
Gsneva
Assembly
League of Nations
Madrid
Associated Press
Geneva
Bpatr
Tithuania
Marine Infantry
Liemanta
Ex-Congressman Oakey Dies in New Haven
David Oakey former congressman from Connecticut died in New Haven at a hotel where he had lived. Born in Millstone he served in Congress after election in 1974. He was a Hartford aide and involved in many clubs and organizations.
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Oakey
New Haven
Alw Haven
Cann
Sal
David Oakey
Compress
Tle Wilsh
Todmy
Jaiy Tvg
Yettrs
Fracarnal Organizations
Tli Press
Woohington
Tartter Club
Hartford
Minion Longue
Eimn
Thames Club
New London
Bald Mead Cthoc America
Ayia
Six Factories Close in Chadwilck-Etaa Kin Chain
Nov 18 report from Citarlotte XNI notes six forts of the Chadwilck-Etaa kin chain of milly shut down today for an indenite period. Five are located teva.
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Milly
Teva
Greek Church Meeting Ended By Disorder Over Pastor Elias
Personalities and recriminations marked a mass meeting at the Greek Orthodox church on We Liberty street where Bishop Alexander Rodostoulou addressed over 300 Greeks about Rev. Gerasimos Elias. The session ended in near riot as cries of America rang out and police struggled to restore order. Elias remained pastor for now while church authorities seek a consensus on his future.
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Rodostoulou
G. Elias
We Liberty Street
Alexander Rodostoulou
Athens
Greece
Gerasimos Elias
America
Hal
Elias
Rodostauson
Spiros Vryonis
Wil Urer
Vryonis
Rodatoulou
John A. Lewss
Marathon
Star Street
Aren
Se Lekas
Dr. Vryanis
Rev. Bilas
Lekse
Ellas
Vsar Jones
Malones
Marones
Hay
Mr. Elias
Lekas
Puy
Wight
Entire Family Poisoned After Tainted Meat
Five members of the Toppert family at 2 Yoselle street fell ill after eating tainted veal. Cornelius Toppert, his wife, and three children Oscar 20 Elmer 9 and Olga 17 endured severe symptoms. Dr. B J Coyle treated them at Emergency Hospital and all improved. hospital transfer was not needed. Authorities investigate the meat source.
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Cornelius Top Pitzer
Yoselle Street
Toppitmer
Oscar
Elmer
Olga
Br. B. J. Coyle
Tike
Coyle
Mrs Belmont Rejects Suffrage After Years of Effort
New York notices Mrs C F P Belmont stating she has not used her right to vote on November 21 and will not vote until a national women’s party is organized. Once a leading suffrage donor, she notes her wealth and social influence shaped the movement, aided by her daughter, the Duchess of Marlborough, in rallying supporters.
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New York
W. EK. Vanderbilt
Diverae Settlement
O. H. P. Belnmont
Belmont
Doeh
Marlborough
London
Loase Atwards
Mena
Whiskey seizure at Brooklyn wholesale store reports $100000 value
Federal agents raided Porayzo Brothers wholesale store in Brooklyn and seized wine and whiskey valued over $100,000. Manager Frank Manno and Vincent Thundro were arrested on warrants charging forged documents used to acquire the goods.
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New Yor
Pfederal
Porayzo Brothers
Brooklyn
Frank Manno
Vincent Thundro
Red Cross Campaign Trails Quota in Bridgeport
The Red Cross faces a large shortfall in Bridgeport with a quota of 29 900 members set for the campaign. Only about 3 900 have responded so far, despite efforts by the chapter and press appeals. Home service work is limited to headquarters at the County building, with funds to support disabled soldiers and families. Contributions can be sent to Frank T. Staples, treasurer, James Ives & Company, 169 State Street.
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Chless
Ser
Bridgeport Custer
Amelia Red Cross
Biridgeport
Gures
Tt Ia
Wingiala
Bridgepon
Esre
Gola
Tin Street
Aps
Frank T. Staples
James Iies & Company
State Street
Home Service
County
Golden Hill Street
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Sunday Post
Tigre
Circulation Department
Fost Publishing CQ
League
Michael M. English
Sinn Fein
EN Control
Thurles
Simon Creham
Red Cross
U. S
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Payne Ride
Probers
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Waterville
Natlees
Undotte Worsted Company
Oddy
Page Fightcen
Toppitzer
Rilse
Burton Kline
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