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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1920

Page

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Talk of Receiver Causes Slump In New Haven Stock

New Haven and Hartford stock fell to a low of $20 a share amid reports the interstate commerce commission may force rate adjustments. President Pearson said no immediate receivership danger exists but urged prompt action and noted the conference aimed to address six percent returns for New England lines.

Patrson New York New Haven and Hartford Washington Interstate Commerce Commission New England Mondis Mrr Pearson Boston Albany Hudson Mississippi Ohio Potomac Pvith Fingland New Haven Harryford Che Tock Ne York Stock Exchange Ashich Mandar

Bozeman Guilty Of Assault To Be Sentenced Nov 30

Fred C. Bozeman of Mount Kisco New York was found guilty by a Bridgeport Common Pleas Court jury of assaulting Frank Cozza the club manager at Brooklawn Villa. Judge John J. Walsh called the offense very serious and scheduled the sentencing for November 30 with leniency testimony possible.

Bozeman Tregard John J. Walsh J. T. Mahoney New York Fred C. Bozeman Mount Kisco N. Y Common Pleas Court Frank Cozza Brooklawn Villa Club Walsh ASU Common Pleas Allou Conza Wilson Laa Burns Bridgeport Cosa Manonoy Ralive New York Building Trust Roswel F. Bastion Wso Elizabuth O'Dea Shonomrapler Chast Farley Samuel Wacgr- Tayar Comittes Grovar Whalen Dlunts and Structures Mayror Hylan Frank . O'Reilly Brooklyn Ntth Detriet Teaver Hirsenfiid Insuyers Iaith John Tf. Hettrick Hettrick Building Trust Easton

Six Burned to Death in Mine Disaster Near Parrish

Six miners were burned to death today in a gas explosion at the Parrish Mine of the Railway Company nine miles south of Jaspsr Alabama. Ten others were injured, six seriously, three critically. Rescue teams and first responders rushed to the scene with special equipment, and operations resumed after a weeklong halt as workers advanced into the wrecked mine.

Parrish Fernt Birmingham

Waterbury Trolley Trial Grants 10 Day Jitney Test

Hartford Nov 23 Special Waterbury will retain trolley service for ten days more while the Connecticut company conducts a jitney ordinance trial. If losses persist after ten days the company may appeal to the Public Utilities Commission. Waterbury aldermen expected to pass tighter jitney limits paralleling the Aug 12 ordinance. Officials from Waterbury and nearby towns attended the hearing in the Capital.

Hartford Waterbury Connecticut Company Public Utilities Commission Board of Aldermen of Avis Meany Cran Waterbury

Beers Nominated for Common Council President in Republican Caucus

Alderman Beers was unanimously nominated for president of the common council and Charlies Reay named page from a field of three at a Republican caucus in the city clerk office. Other candidates were William Burley and Crarcy Spiro as voting wrapped amid discussion on suspension of tax rules and mayoral committee power.

Algerman Ralph T. Beers Common Council Charlies Reay Para Weye William Burley Crarcy Spiro Wilson Reers Wie Tg Beers Hamilton Reichert Knanp Blackham

Price Cuts in Shoes Announced by Major Makers

Two shoe manufacturers announce general price reductions across men’s and women’s lines. Sloan Shoe company trims men’s leather boots from 37.50 to 5.00 and lowers retail. Brown Shoe Company cuts men’s skins and women’s skins from current levels to bring retail down from 11 to 8 and 6 to 6.50 respectively. Workmen’s show lowers from 3.80 to 3.00, aiming for retail drops from 6 to 4.

ST. Loty Nor

Moore Proves Unavailing in Missing Boy Case

Police and the FBI continue to search for Kenneth Moore, a 17 year old from Stratford, reported missing after a weekend disappearance on King Street. Investigators describe no solid leads despite days of inquiry, with the case prompting renewed public concern and a separate report of another missing boy aged 14.

New York Bureau of Investigation Kenneth Moore King Street Stratford Mearning Robert Menon Whessidoe Moore

Bullet enters window at Joseph Glans home in early morning

A bullet pierced a window at 67 Dardueian street near 8 am yesterday. Joseph Glans reported the incident to police and asked the detective bureau to widen the investigation. A local boy suspected of the shooting was mentioned but details remain unclear.

Joseph Glans Ralvore Joseph Clana Dardueian Street Bithtart Gian Detective Bureau Cis

League Amendment Not Adopted At Present Session

Scandinians outvoted in a session where immediate consideration of amendments was pushed. Bal Four's suggestion found favor among some members, while the league refrained from amending its rules at this time.

Balfour

League of Nations debate powers and amendments discussed

The Associated Press reports that delegates at the Geneva assembly weigh proposed amendments to the League covenant. A special committee may study changes, with US and other nations awaiting President Harding’s guidance. Delegates note an eleventh hour application and await floor consideration.

Geneva Navy Associated Réssj Arthur J Apyos Uesentbl Uiteah Harding Committee On the International Court Alchu Root Anwwnin Stuneu Hwad O Chien Associated Press Hake Montenegro Torynomibhershiy Leet Lewis Nuasioss League Phis

Tyerton mob drags man through town after assault attempt

In Tylertown Mississippi a black man named Barry Jacobs was seized from a room, assaulted by a white mob, tied with a rope around his neck, dragged through Main Street to Ty Bridge, where bullets killed him after the rope broke. A man was accidentally hurt and police attempted to halt the violence but failed to prevent the mob from proceeding to the court.

Tylertown Barry Jacobs Tony Witeh Ty Bridge

Canadian Bond Thief Arrested in Oregon Hideout

Ove Doughty, once private secretary to Ambrose J, a Toronto millionaire, was seized in Oregon near a paper mill where he worked unseen. Police report he confessed to stealing 100,000 Canadian Victory bonds and planned to flee via Chicago and Spokane to Toronto. A worldwide search followed the arrest yesterday.

Porthand Ove Odobu Douphty Ambrose J Small Venire Toronto Canada Sugina Smill Chicago Linetty Torranti Spokane Doughty Oregon Cry Here

Brood of Chicks Hatched in Open Sign of Mild Winter

Nov 2 article notes a hen hatched two Plymouth Rock chicks in the open near Liver Beach, with two-day-old brood found and valued by Fred Menold. Local observations mention darker brown pillars and onions with corn husks as signs, while economic notes discuss feed stock returns per ton.

Milforis Fred Menold Plymouth Hock Ate Menold

Western Union Permit 10 Place Cable Revoked

Wallington November 23 Seare Lite Baker announces Western Union Telegraph Company permission revoked granted last May to lay curtain cables at Blsvanna by Miami Worlds The permit was rescinded after Baker statement via secretary The announcement follows Newcomb Carlton president of Western Union claiming rights granted by Congress and by the War Department to do cable work which the State Department had interfered with

Wallington Seare- Lite Baker Ned Western Union Telegraph Blsvanna Miami Worlds Whenn Joc’ Y Beker Ws Getlon Newcomb Carton Unio Act of Congresa War Department State Department

Ireland Policy Debate Promises Stern Measures

London reports Sir Hamar Greenwood will defend British policy in Ireland in the Commons. He is expected to cite Sinn Fein evidence of plots against ministers and crown property, as Dublin violence escalates. London calm but vigilant as Irish unrest widens.

Forbes W. Fairbairn London Ireland Hamar Greenwood House of Commons Greenwood Commons Sinn Fein Dublin England Croke ‘Park Daniel Carroll Wiliam Curdnance Taily Astor Crok Horar Greenwodd Astan

Three StillS and Moonshine Seized in Fairfield Raid

Federal Prohibition agents seized three twenty gallon stills, 38 barrels of mash, two barrels of whiskey, 25 gallons of moonshine, ten bags of sugar and a 20 foot coil at the homes of Gabriel Gallar of Castle Avenue Villa Park Fairfield and Michael Mercy R F D No 1o Fairfield. Mercy held on $2000 bond for hearing next Monday before U S Commissioner Hugh Avery.

Gabriel Galior Castle Avenue Villa Park Fairfield Michael Mercy Frank Cantillion Harry Welsh Gabor Mercy United States Hugh Javery

Mail Order Head Predicts a Boom

Chicago November 29 The theory that high prices and demand together would be the seed of a boom was given by Julius Rosenwald president of Sears Roebuck in an interview. He suggested that higher prices may spur stronger consumer demand and expansion in retail.

SY Bard L. saAaus Siucago Sonny Jillus Rosenwald Sears, Roebuck Ong Sompehy Tevels Ponti

Girl Found Injured in Street After Automobile Incident

A dazed girl with facial lacerations and bruises was found in the street near Dora Samba Street yesterday. She could not explain her injuries but believed a car hit her. no driver remained at the scene. She was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment and her condition was described as dazed and weak.

Dora Samba MD Street Sne Hersuse Bridgeport Hospital

Coolidge Declares Labor Repudiated in Speech

President Coolidge warned that labor groups face repudiation as he spoke to supporters in Boston. He claimed the nation would enter a new era of prosperity if government and business align, while condemning unions and urging voluntary action over government intervention.

Harding Welcomed At Panama Canal

President elect Harding arrives in the Canal Zone aboard the steamship Parimino. He is greeted by a distinguished party as he comes ashore at Cristóbal and proceeds to his hotel. Senator Harding plans a day of leisure before beginning official duties.

R. Ae Colon Panams Canal Zone Owelcome Harding Canal Zone Christobel Parigmio Harper Cajon Senaive Harding Washington Howl Colonang

Holding Company For Motor Stock

The Due Pont Securities company was incorporated in Delaware with 7 thousand dollars authorized preferred stock and 100 thousand shares of no par common stock to acquire General Motors stock from W C Durant. Pierre DuPont announced the formation and the Durant stock sale. Officers named include Pierre DuPont as president, George H Lardner as president, and John Skob as secretary treasurer.

New York Due Pont Securities Company Delaware General Motors Corporation W. C. Durink Tonirhyny Pierre 8 DuPont

New York Firm Wins 19500 Contract for Blackrock Pumping Station

Bridgeport paving and sewer panel awarded the Sanitation Corporation of 50 Church Street New York a 19500 contract to install all machinery and equipment for the Black Rock pumping station GilmAn and Davidson sewer bid losses were approved reimbursing Louis Jacques Construction 8000 for bid losses The bid winner discovered earlier cost misstatement but completed the work and submitted cost sheets showing 14000 overrun City officials certified savings and planned reimbursement to the Louis Jacques firm.

Blackrock New York Paying and Sewer Commission Jacques Construction Company of Bridgeport Loeses Gilsman and Davidson Street Black Rock Sanitation Corporation Church Street Paving and Sewer Commission Louis’ Jacques Construction Company Gilman Oie Sanitation Corporation Ity Tat Rhe Qnesia Wilas Sankadon Willes Iso Campons Louis Tacques Coumpany Jacques Ile Sandu Ideer Cosring Sontrace Jacques Company Aa Low Sans Aveo Vopuor

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