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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1919

Page

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Park Avenue Trolley Hits Two Men Near Death

Joseph Hodel and Joseph Nignanski were struck by a South Park Avenue trolley at Park Terrace at 7 26 last night and are hospitalized with skull fractures. Motorman Clifford Hitt was detained then released after stating the victims crossed with linked arms and heads down. Witness Osbourne says the trolley was speeding. hospital physicians hold some hope for recovery.

Park Avenue Park Terrace Joseph Hodel Columbia Street Joseph Nignanski Fine Street St. Vincent's Hospital South Park Avenue Corner Terrace Wyven Niznanski Clifford Brooks Street Hitt Park Street Mitt William Osborne

Reds Plot to Kill Leaders in Rad on Red Quarters

New York officials disclosed a plot by members of the Union of Russian Workers to assassinate federal and state leaders. Attorney General headed the Red squad's probe, with police and detectives detailing their deportation-driven actions. The Ring of Death was the alleged group name, though members denied advance knowledge of arrests.

New York Union of Russian Workers Alexander I Red Squpartment of Justice James J Bal Ke Hisnarles F. Scully Red Pros Union of Ais The Ring of Death

Commission's ideas for railroad regulation discussed

New York November 21. Balthazar H H Meyer, a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission, spoke at the academy opening outlining regulation of railroad securities and the split of federal and state jurisdiction. He warned against mixing public and private interests in railways finances and urged discrimination between strong and weak lines within private ownership.

New York Interstate Commerce Commission Balthazar HH. Meyer Academy of Portion? Ance Af. Meyer Hfeo

League of Nations Would Friction Anglo Saxons

A Saturday Review note from London on November 21 argues that the League of Nations would strain ties between Britain and the United States. It cautions that centuries of goodwill could be damaged by binding obligations and reflects on Senate behavior as misread by the American public.

League of Nations London The Saturday Review United States Senate League At Nations Britain jWn

War time day law fate to be decided by Supreme Court

Washington November 21 arguments closed before the Supreme Court on the validity of the war time prohibition and the Volstead act. The court indicated an opinion may come soon though a decision may wait until after December, as the national prohibition deadline approaches January 16. Louis beer case ruled temporary injunction granted against enforcement of a 25 percent alcohol content beer by a federal court in St Louis.

ST. Louis Washington Supreme Court Iba Louis John. Olack United States District Court United States District Interfeves Louis Brewers

Eleven Chicago sugar dealers held on gouging charges

Eleven wholesale sugar dealers were arrested in Chicago on profiteering charges and 24 more were to be taken into custody. Warrants were issued for 35 wholesalers, jobbers and retailers for ex imposing excessive prices under the Lever food control law. Dealers allegedly sold sugar at 15 to 26 cents per pound amid ongoing price controls and warnings from the Illinois fair price committee.

Chicago Illinois Fair Price Committee A. A. Prague

Final election results in Rome show party breakdown

Rome elects 156 Socialist, 100 Catholic, 191 Liberal, 16 Reform Socialist, 2 Democrat, 9 Republican winners with others misc. In aviation news a two passenger biplane piloted by P Brennan of New York with Cash Miller aboard crashed into a tree near Westerly, injuring none.

Rome Sorashi I. Sow Award P. Brennan New York Cash Miller Troyvie Dence

Newspaper circulation notice from Bridgeport Post

If you fail to receive your Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post contact Bardum 6200 at the Circulation Department of Post Publishing Co. to ensure delivery or resolve the issue.

Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post Sunday Post Post. Publishing CO

Bridgeport Telegram Thanksgiving Charity Call Sets Guidelines

Bridgeport Telegram seeks to match donors with worthy families for Thanksgiving. It will publish a list of cases, accept inquiries by mail or phone, and distribute inner buckets to recipients Wednesday, aiming to avoid duplication and preserve donor anonymity.

Bridgeport Telegram Wil Mesrain Stone Childrer Lus Iris Pymei Aditon

To Honor Pilgrim Memory by Easing Clergy's Old Age

Speakers in behalf of the Pilgrim Memorial Fund will address Congregational churches across the state tomorrow. Connecticut's share of the endowment is 6000000, and Bridgeport aims to lead New England in this effort. Renowned pastors from New Haven Waterbury and Cornwall will speak, highlighting the fund named for Plymouth Rock’s 1620 landing and celebrating local faith leaders' ministries.

Pilgrim Memorial Fund Congregational Church Bridgeport New England Vic Pilgrim Connecticut Pilgrim Jrothers Plymouth Rock William Beard Jean Slite Waifen United Church Jvill Bridsepors Sier Wilian Thlurace Das E Gybouy Park Street O. J. Mauer Center Church New Haven de Manier Conections Commission Black Fo Herbert D. Gallaudet Waterbury Galliuiler Dgepor Jenry O. Nilbourn Fioston Congregationalist Shyihir France Olivelchien Trev

Treaty for Protection Agreed to by England Part s

The fragment reports a treaty on protection involving England and mentions foreign ministers and undersecretaries. It notes examinations or ratifications and indicates German involvement and concerns about payment or provisions, though details are unclear.

England

Football Fans Pass Through Bridgeport Crowd

Bridgeport last night saw heavy crowds as fans traveled from New York and New Jersey to Yale football activities. Rain eased but attendance remained high with many enthusiasts seeking the site, creating a lively if noisy scene around the center of the city.

New York New Jersey Yale Ffarvard

Food Control Restored to Fight Sugar Famine

President Wilson revives wartime food control by transferring authority from the food administration to Attorney General Palmer. Aimed at curbing the rising cost of living, Palmer will implement a sugar distribution system to prevent hoarding and allocate stock, with prices raised to 19 cents a pound for most sugar and 17 cents for priority crops.

Wilson Palmer Wasilington Food Administration Pamer Hoover Department of Justice sen@pal Cregideal Balmer Dfichus

Sinn Fein leaders jailed after court dispute

Sinn Fein members refused to recognize the court authority and were sentenced to prison. Donnell, Ed ward, and O'Brien were charged with threatening actions and involvement with the Dail Eireann, claiming it the only legitimate body. Hughes proclaimed he was born a Sinn Feiner and would die one, with sentences of three months and two months respectively.

Ray Idwared Donnell Ulster Edward Deonnelly Dail Eirean Eges Ishmen Sinn O'Svien Hughes Donnadly Sid O' Bien fHiuzhes

Bridgeport Post Final News Digest and Local Highlights

Bridgeport Post reports a rapid news digest with unions, a by-miners strike demand, VW line revival, a large tire robbery arrest third in the sequence, daily 4 30 final stress noted, plus Wall Street closings and special market reports.

Voserdiy Bridgeport Ouf Wall Street

Secrecy Hides Progress in Wilson Miners Pay Offer

Washington reports Secretary Wilson pushed to bridge a wage dispute after both sides rejected proposals. An ultimate nine member arbitration plan was reaffirmed by operators who demand no increase without government direction. John Lewis and miners press for a forty percent raise and an eight hour day with six day week.

Washington Wilson Ile Weir Brewster Che United States Counnter Corrie Dew John Lewis Retary Wilson Iso Istriels

Republican Leader Reverses Role In Treaty Ratification Debate

Washington reports a shift toward making the treaty issue a political decision for 1920. Senate leader Lodge insists no compromise remains and urges taking reservations into the campaign, while administration supporters show no clear path to resubmission at December 1. The piece notes strong opposition within the Senate against the treaty with reservations and discusses potential political repercussions.

Washington Senator Lodge Senate Wilson Senaors Congress Ender Prote Dor Bermron Amovicnaisn Leange Dilie Caery League Benatar Lodge Pqiennes Mirohedire Peters Republi’ Vau Pitiourl Jist Hefore Treviv

Europe 18 Surprised by Speed of Yankees in War Preparations

A clumsy report notes European reaction to Allied mobilization and American industrial output during the Great War era. It cites Swedish concerns over German rearmament and neutral trade limits as the United States accelerates war readiness.

Europe Aanerin Sweden Richie Secon Amy Arhny United States Prameces Agerjoe Germany Eutapeita Lesger Unite States

Body found in New Jersey swamp sparks foul play suspicion

HAMMONTON N J Nov 24 The body of Billy Dansy, missing weeks ago, was found by a hunter in a swamp near Hammonton. Coroner Conningham suspects foul play after viewing the body. Clothing parts were found scattered nearby and investigators note signs of possible abduction and violence. An inquest will be held to determine the boy s death and any links to nearby residents.

Billy Danzy Hunter New Jersey Swamp Hammonton Noda Billy” Dansy Conningham Bey Wis Elothing Eardner Salél Geourin Eberiuimeateor Powelly George Eebhardt Platitions Ten Gaskill

Women May Vote as Delegates in Beth Conventions Next Year

In Chicago on November 21, an opinion from Attorney General Deundase reverses prewar practices, stating women may vote as delegates at the Democratic and Republican national nominating conventions and participate in selecting presidential candidates. The decision could influence party delegate selection across states and affect the upcoming national conventions this year.

Beth Smicago United Deundase

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