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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1919
Page
10
Nov. 20. A lead for immediate disarmament and abolition of conscription and dismantlement of fortifications was made by Dr. Peter Munch, Denmark's minister of defense, in a Folketing speech. He argued Denmark could not afford the outlay and urged national defense reductions.
The Converts' club of Bridgeport held a supper and entertainment at Union quarters 36 Thompson Street last evening at 6 30 featuring Rev C W Simpson in for Rev H M Blanchard a talk by Judge Paul L Miller of the Probate Court and a musical program with solos by Miss Marjory Huenchiel Lewis Fenton and Mr and Mrs Herbert Strout
A Tokyo report outlines a military plan to strengthen Japan's forces in Siberia. It cites Kolchak's retreat and Russian turmoil, suggesting that Japan's welfare is at risk and that the Cabinet faces challenges ahead.
Trans Pacific Wireless reports a new high power Japanese wireless link that will communicate directly with a radio station on the Pacific coast as the United States completes its construction in November. Construction began in 1918 and total expenditure reached about $860,000. The sending station is reinstated at Tomiokamura about 250 miles north of Tokyo.
A fragment asserts that maintaining presan conditions would harm the spirit of the league of nations and hints at adherence to its founding ideals. The brief suggests tension over rules or conduct aligned with league principles and broader international governance.
Victor Cohen of 183 Abbott Avenue Waterbury recounts dramatic improvement after using the tonic CINOT claiming twenty years of renewed vigor. The ad touts public photo use as proof and lists Bridgeport and surrounding stores as exclusive suppliers with prices and locations across Connecticut.
In New York on November 20 two more arrests were made in a district attorney campaign to clear up thefts of bonds and stock certificates in the financial district valued at about 1.9 million dollars. The tally rises to seven arrests. Samuel Marder a stock broker is held on two counts of grand larceny and Herman Joyo Witt is charged with acting in concert in the theft of 100 shares of American Hide & Leather Co. stock. Marder is also accused of stealing securities valued at 23,000 dollars. Marder provided information about W. Walsterdey an alleged swindler investigators wish to question. An indictment was sought against David W Sullivan arrested Tuesday for the theft of 200 Crucible stock shares. Most banks in the city reportedly have had deposits stolen in this spree.
Reverend W A Dalton shared vivid views of New Zealand, highlighting its scenic wonders and culture. The illustrated talk covered the country’s landscapes, including alpine ranges, fjords, and diverse natural phenomena, reflecting years of travel and deep knowledge of the people He spoke to a gathered audience about the South Pacific nation’s charm and wonders.
London November 20 Howard Shark Honrite secretary told the house of commons anti-British propaganda purporting to emanate from the American press and circulated as pamphlets. He said seditious utterances and allegations of amnesties by British soldiers were distributed to newspapers in the United States by propaganda bureaus, clipped from American papers and reprinted in Britain. The government was considering action and would not drop the matter.
Descriptions from Archangel warn of a worsening Soviet tension with desertions, uprisings in several towns, factories running without support, and widespread hunger as troops resist mobilization. Reports claim demoralized forces, food shortages, and a country in crisis amid Bolshevik rule.
London dispatch reports the Metholan legation saying Bolsheviks are willing to yield their Gulf of Finland as a peace guarantee and to establish a neutral zone between Russia and its border states. Persian envoy Dorpat and press representatives note the offer amid talks at the Dormatean Assance.
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