Bridgeport Acts to Force Connecticut Company into Bankruptcy
Bridgeport zone fare panel endorses bankruptcy as the only way to split the Bridgeport lines from the system and set a five cent fare. City attorney urged to sue for 2690 owed on the Bridge Avenue bridge share, with to-be-submitted report at the next council meeting. Aldermen favored pressing bankruptcy to reset fares and deter transfers across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Common Council
Hall
Aecticut Company
Afford Avenue
Public Utilities Committee
Edward J. McManus
Bridgeport
William H. Hogan
W. Parke Seeley
Cts
Oattall West
Stratford Avenue
North Main Street
Charles H. Roder
Sommitee
D Annunzio Plans Extensions and Attacks Revealed
Belgrade reports outline Gabriele D Annunzio preparing raids on Spnato and Montenegro. The source notes his plan to strike Spaiato near Zara, then shift to Fame, with further attacks from Zish against Montenegro discussed in dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Gabriele
British Troops Fire on Natives in Cairo Demonstration
In Cairo on November 1 British troops fired on a crowd surrounding a police station during a demonstration. Eleven natives were killed and sixty wounded as protests continued in an orderly fashion the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Publication Delivery Notice for Bridgeport Papers
If you fail to receive your Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post contact Telephone Barnuing 6106 in the Circulation Department at POST PUBLISHING C&C to ensure delivery issues are addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Post Publishing
C&c
Whiskey for the Millions Released from War Restrictions
London officials lifted wartime limits on alcohol distribution allowing release of 115 million gallons of whiskey plus other spirits in bond. The move came without warning in the House of Commons via the food controller, prompting cheers from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
House of Commons
Churches as temporary classrooms eyed for Bridgeport relief
Bridgeport officials consider using churches as school spaces if student registration keeps rising and new schools lag. One northern church has been offered, with acceptance under serious review. Churches idle most days could supplement Sunday school facilities until full facilities arrive. Parochial schools also provide relief, notably the St Augustine's parish building in District No 6 easing pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Samuel J. Slawson
Ju. J. Marvin
Chamber of Commerce
Nothern
Leity
St. Augustine’s Church
Former service man beaten by Reds in Ansonia
Ansonia report says Joseph Burr, a former soldier who joined Armistice day parade, was attacked by five radicals on Water street last night. He received medical aid for a scalp wound needing stitches. The assault underscores local Bolshevik tensions following the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
Joseph Burr
Bolshevista
Water Street
Reds Plot 10 Slay Scores by Bombs in Mall
Philadelphia police announce a nationwide plot to mail explosive Christmas packages to federal state and city officials. An anarchist squealer implicated, and steps ordered for federal postal and city police action before and during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
James Robinson
Robinson
Edward Jemmanuel
Emmanuel
Aga
Hobinson
United States
New York
Philadelphia Police
Jenet Creads
James J. Tegan
Red Cross Drive Ends as Memberships Stay Steady in Bridgeport
Bridgeport residents respond to Red Cross membership drive though calls were limited and the special headquarters at Main Street closed. At 189 State Street, members renewals arrive with gratitude from a wounded veteran who thanks the chapter for aid during service and illness, while organizers emphasize voluntary re enrollment and goodwill rather than canvassing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Arters of
Bridgeport
State Street
Cood Will
Peo
Tople
American Bridgeporting
The
Main Street
James Staples
Richard Staples
LO 2 Telegram
Bridgepo Cross
P Smngiler
Senate treaty fate teeters as next session looms
Washington reports private predictions by Majority Leader Lodge and administration leaders that the Senate will refuse to ratify the treaty now, leaving it in parliamentary limbo for the next session. Debate shows deep party tension as Underwood attacks Republican tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Lodge
Hitchcock
Supreme Court to rule on war time prohibition act
Washington November 19 The Supreme Court will hear three appeals challenging the constitutionality of the war time prohibition act. Kentucky cases invalidated the act while New York rulings upheld it. Early opinions are expected due to the imminent effectiveness of constitutional prohibition. The Kentucky appeal followed an Evans ruling blocking interference with the removal ban of about 70 million gallons of whisky. In New York Jacob Ruppert brewers appealed after a lower court refused to restrain beer manufacture above half per cent alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Bebetucky
New York
Kentucky
Evans
Internal Revenue
Bvant
Jacob Ruppert
Fale-Time School Criticized by Superintendent Slawson
Superintendent Samuel J. Slawson condemned certain early education setups, saying they plant laziness and foster demand for shorter hours and higher pay. He warned that half sessions and six hour days misprepare children for adulthood and harm future productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Slawson
Wulf
Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
Stratheid
Simson
Altira
Slavyson
Gas flow disruption delays Telegram printing
An inadequate gas supply from the main into The Telegram plant last night prevented timely publication. The publishers regret this unforeseen circumstance and the inconvenience caused to subscribers.
Mine owners blamed for low production
Washington reports that coal operators will not re hire striking miners unless they renounce union membership. Denison of Illinois told the house that 288 miners are charged and production has slowed. He urged enforcement of the law by the Department of Justice, comparing to military enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruel Adeministrator
Garfield
United States
Washington
Denison
Dlinois
Department of Justice
Senate Adjourns as Treaty Fails and War Ends Debate
The Senate failed to ratify the peace treaty after two votes on Lodge and Underwood resolutions. The final adjournment sine die was 47 to 27, with no committee to brief the President, and debate lingered over ending wartime laws including the prohibition act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Congress
Foreign Relations Committee
House
Wilson
Senate
Wilcoh
Underwood
Albama
Pittman
Nevada
Marshall
Lodge Declares Treaty Dead in This Senate
Senator Lodge after adjournment declared the treaty dead for this Senate. He said the President may withdraw it and resubmit next season. Senator Hitchcock disagreed, expecting a possible re submission on December 1, and noted the Republicans' awkward position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Underwood
Alabama
Bennie Swanson
Virginia
Lodge
Wateson
Juidge
Ele
Kinderwood
Laedrey
Aldas
Hitchcock
Foreign Relations Committee
Washington
House Adjourns Sine Die Reconvenes Dec First
Washington Nov 19 The House adjourned sine die after six months in session with President Wilson’s consent. Recess to reconvene December 1. sixty members present for formal adjournment. Mondell Clark and Tawney led a committee briefing the White House. Enacted bills totaled seventy with major actions in prohibition enforcement and food control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nove
Congress
House
Wilson
Anform
Republi-an Hy
Mondell
First Snow Flurry and Bitter Winds Ignite City
The city endured its coldest weather of the season as the first snow flurry and high northwest winds swept in. Temperatures hovered around freezing overnight with a ten degree rise and a rapid fall, while Long Island Sound remained largely clear of small craft as stronger winds threatened more cold weather today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island Sound
Also Mentioned on This Page
Conn. Co
D’annunzio
REDS
Squealer
Committee of Miners
Leslors
Betvier
Ansonea
John Delvecchio
Shelton
Frank Jambardi
Griffin Hospital
Inogi
Ansonta
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Thomas
Brewster
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Coal Distribution Company
T. §. Railroad Administration
Ohio
Indiana
Tllinois
Whtness
Dhese ‘St
Peluth
Jacokrr
Lakes
Northwest
TE. B. Brigham
Enal Diguribation
Gna
W. H. Groverman
Strien Biel
Rock Springs
Caw
Ean Mader Mondell
Clark
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!