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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1920

Page

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Police renew drive against saloons seven raids listed

Police renewed the anti liquor campaign in Bridgeport arresting seven suspects in eight hours under Captain Wheeler. Five arrests occurred on the east side and one in each of the first and third precincts with bonds set at 150 dollars for each violator. Names listed include Charles Ison Frank Kropsco Joseph Hunyadi Steve Kovars Michael Kintor G Russo and Cath Norziavear.

Bridgeport Wheeler Charlea Ison Main Street Maroon Cannon Street Frank Kropsco Railroad Avenue Joseph Hunyadi Willam Street Steve Kovars Seaview Avenue Michael Kintor Pembroke Street G Russo Noble Avenue Cath Norziavear East Main Street

Packers Protest Wage Increases In Packery Hearing

Chicago hearing shows packers push for no wage rise while citing wage and living cost declines among 879 plants in 90 days. Weld presents data on wage cuts and reduced hours across industries to support their position before Judge Alschuler. The advance notes significant regional reductions in cotton, auto, and other sectors.

Chicago Alschuler Weld Alechues South Carolina Ohlo Indiana Massachusetts New Hampshire Missouri Tlinois Ins

Mulvihill Accuses McCarthy Of Prohibition Ring

William J McCarthy of Boston says he has not been officially informed of any charges against his enforcement team regarding a bootlegger ring. Joseph P Mulvihill of Bridgeport alleges Jacob Levy of the Compo Inn and others were involved with federal agents in liquor violations. Edward L Smith of the U S Attorney’s office confirms an investigation is ongoing with no official statements yet.

William J McCarthy Boston New England Joseph P Mulvihill Bridgeport Mulvihill Jacob Levy Compo Inw Levy McCarthy Connecticut Inm

Dry Men Refuse Liquor Withdrawal After Supreme Court Ruling

New York November 22 prohibition enforcement officials in Washington interpret the Streator decision. Charles R. O'Connor federal prohibition director for New York says no permits will be issued for withdrawal of liquors by certificate holders of bonded warehouses. The Streator appellant denied possession of liquor in a warehouse room. the Supreme Court ruled the liquor was actually in his possession.

New York Prohibition Washington Supreme Court Charles R. O'Connor Streator

Haitian President Attacks American Occupation Policies

Haitian President Dartiguenase denounces the American civil administration in a 3000 word statement. He criticized public service by Minister Blanchard and financial adviser John Mcchihenny saying no effective aid was given to develop agriculture and industry during the occupation and no steps were taken to solidify Haiti’s finances.

Port AU Prince Haiti Dartiguenase Blanchard John Mxcchihenny Fiinancia Republic Hayt Hayti

Giant Eagle Attacks Wyoming Boy at Ranch

Walter Spaulding aged eight was attacked in the ranch yard near Glendo Wyoming as John seven and another boy sought help. Mrs Spaulding struck the eagle with a stick while Walter clutched its neck. Mr Spaulding arrived with a shotgun and killed the eight foot wingspan bird. both boys sustained claw injuries but survived.

Glendo Wsc lIt Spaulding Walter Spaulding Walter John Mrs Spaulding Mr Spaulding

Armenians and Turks Resume Active Warfare

Constantinople dispatch reports hostilities renewed between Armenia and the followers of Mustapha Kemal Pasha. An Armenian source claims Armenian forces launched a counteroffensive and retook Alexandropol as Turkish commander General Kuiaaim Karaitbekir retreated toward Kare.

Constantinople Armenia Mustaphaemal Pasha Angora Alexandropol Kuiaaim Karaitbekir Kare

Aldermen Eyes Reduced Mayor Influence At Caucus

At tonight's alderman caucus in the city clerk's office the board may seek more independence from the mayor. Discussion targets abolishing Rule 18 empowering the mayor to select committees and chairmen. Nine new members are expected, with focus on president of the board, committee names, and page appointment as the session begins December 6 at 7 30.

Wilson Board of Aldermen Major Wilson

Lieut Bowen Found Guilty by Fire Board

Lieutenant Thomas P. Bowen, driver for the assistant fire chief, was found guilty of being on duty intoxicated on November 18 at a special fire board meeting. His sentence was suspended due to his clean record. he received a reprimand and transfers were approved for several lieutenants.

Lieut. Bowen Thomas P. Bowen Board of Fire Commissioners Bowen Charles Street Leonard Fire Board Nis Walter Hopkins Burns Thomas O'leary No 12 Engine Company Frank Howrote No 3 Joseph Monahan Hayden Sidney Bray Beardsley

Murder Mystery Seeks Blond Woman in Railroading Slaying

Police broadcast seeks a blonde woman driving a red car in connection with the murder of Henry T Pierce Eastern manager of Inssey Manufacturing. Pierce 45 married, was killed in his office Saturday night with a wrench after valuables were stole his pockets turned inside out. A blond woman about 21, five feet two, plump wearing brown turban hat and brown coat is sought as a possible accomplice in the robbery and killing.

Philadelphia Navy Henry T Pierce Inssey Manufacturing Company Pierce Pennsylvania Hastle

Landlady Fires Fatal Shot In Jealous Dispute

Hubold Meunier 54 died at St Vincent’s hospital after being shot in the abdomen at 1160 Railroad avenue. Meunier claimed the shooting was deliberate. landlady Mrs Victoria Freiberg says it was accidental. Freiberg is jailed as a material witness. a revolver was kept under her pillow for protection.

Victum Victoria Freiberg Railroad Avenue Hubold Meunier St Vincent’s Hospital Meunier Mra Melberg Permet Trelborg Btaira Pielborg Meu

Japanese Troops Burn School Near Chang Tao

Japanese forces set fire to a Christian school near Chang Tao amid reports it housed Korean insurgents. The Jichi Shinpo says five Koreans were arrested at Vladivostok and sent to Korea on arms buying charges.

Tokio Chang Tao Jichi Shinpo Vladivostok Korea

League of Nations debates action to resolve Turkish Armenian conflict

The assembly voted unanimously to appeal to powers for mediation between Turkish Nationalists led by Mustapha Kemal and Armenians. Viviani urged prompt action while Balfour cautioned over mandate issues and U S refusal, as Nansen supported military intervention though only spoke once. Continued on Page Twenty-one.

Geneva Assembly of the League of Nations Mustapha Kemal Pasha MaViviani France Council of the Teague League Robert Cecil A J Balfour Rene Viviani Hjalmar Branting Fridtjof Nangen C J Dowherty Canada M Stalatvich Jugo Slavia Viviani Mr Balfour Balfour League Council Armenia United States Assembly I

Utilities Commission Opens Hearing on Waterbury Trolley Action

The Connecticut Utilities Commission holds a morning hearing in Hartford at 11 30 on the attempted suspension of Waterbury trolley service by the Connecticut Company. President Lucius S Storrs and counsel will explain the rationale while Waterbury leaders and lawyers seek to compel continued operation amid broader state wide transport fare reform discussions.

Hartford Waterbury Henry Billings Public Utilities Commission Connecticut Company State Capitol Storrs Lucius S Storrs Trolley Company Traction Company Waterbbury Blass Weyer William Wo Uhams Naugatnole Totleys Roe Ia New London Batford Ofrlines Schutz New Haven Mitagerald

Police Hold Two For Girl's Death In Winthrop

Police arrest two men, Flenny Yannell and Frederick Olhkn, in Wallingford on a charge linked to the death of Frances At Ungham 22 in Winthrop Avantia. Investigators suggest the woman may have been dead before a trolley struck her after a cafe meeting, with the coroner directing detention.

Frances Ungham Winthropavantia Wallingfod Flenny Yannell Frederick Olhkn Thatstown Min J Ware Misa Allingham Sala

Wilson's Gift Turkeys Shuffle on White House Lawn

Two massive turkeys weighing eight and a half pounds each were delivered to the White House for Thanksgiving. The birds sparred for hours behind the executive offices as spectators watched and placed bets until attendants parted them.

Wilson White House Washington

British Rush New Troops to Quell Irish Uprising First Fight in Commons

Dublin isolation as 4 troops conduct house to house search for assassins. City hall and two theaters requisitioned for British troops with Lord Mayor ONeill giving up keys. Reports say Black and Tans attacked in self defense. Sinn Fein gunmen blamed for the Croke Park massacre. New outrages rise across Ireland with police and military slayings.

Croke Park Dublin O’neil Croke Croke Par Ima Moi Sino Fein Gaelic Ath Secocration Ais Aeld Regula Ireland

D Annu nzi ones opposition to Rapallo treaty in Fiume

Gabriele D Annunzio declares he will fight alone to secure Italy's claims in the Adriatic. He refuses to yield despite allies urging acceptance of the Rapallo treaty, saying his just goals must be satisfied and that he is steadfast in his improvised siege at Fiume.

Italy Fiume Associated Press Gabriele D'annunzo Rapallo Adriatic Yugoslavia

Bozeman Beat Cozza to Force Confession in Jury Trial

Lieutenant Fred C Bozeman former Bridgeport vice squad officer and Burns Detective agent allegedly beat Frank Cozza manager of the Brooklawn Villa club in a squad office to extract a confession. Cozza and Sergeant Arnolsky testified in Common Pleas Court as Bozeman faced assault charges arising from a May vice raid in Bridgeport. The trial proceeded with witnesses for the state and defense before adjourning to resume.

Cozza Bozeman Fred C Bozeman Mount Kisco N. Y Bridgeport Police Deparment Burns Detective Agency Frank Cozz Brooklawn Michael Arnolsky John J. Walsh Common Pleas Court Coz

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