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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1920

Page

2

Railway Men Seek Old Wage Boards

Cleveland Nov 23 Heads of all four major railway brotherhoods and 12 other railway labor organizations plan a Chicago trip Monday to press the labor board to reestablish national boards of adjustment. They want three boards revived to settle grievances between employers and railway workers and ensure even enforcement of the July award across all classes. If refused, they will revert to pre federal control methods for handling disputes.

Cleveland Chicago Railway Labor Board Boards of Adjustment Labor Board Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen W. H. Doak Brotherhood of Locosmotive Engineers I. DP. Daughwerty Brotherhood of Locomotve Timothy Shea W. G. Lee The Brotherhoods Lev Inet Lee

Hood's Sarsaparilla Offers Blood Remedy Relief

An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as an economical and reliable blood remedy for scrofula sores bolls eruptions and rheumatic pains. It claims physicians know its value and urges use with Hood's Pills for a cathartic aid.

Hood Newdad Hood's

Irish Policy Talk Sparks Violence and Prisoner Killings

In London and Dublin, a failed attempt to escape as bombs and rifles targeted guards left three Sinn Fein prisoners dead in the guard house of the Dublin bridge. Authorities say the dead include Peto Claney Richard Maly and T G Clune, linked to a broader Republican network blamed for Sunday morning assassinations.

London Hele Peto Claney Richard Mayou T. G. Clune Dublin Bride Mbers Divalir Ochera Dahlin Chiney Veelare

Brown Green Wedding Today in St Josephs Church

A holiday wedding in Taunton unites Pauline Green and Edmund Brown at St Joseph's R church tomorrow at 9 o'clock. The bride elect wears navy blue satin with Georgette, and will be attended by Charlotte Darske as maid of honor Ophelia Rosebuds for corsages. Best man is J Bedéi Green. After a reception at 127 Catherine Street they will sail to Washington ton Conn for their new home. The bride is connected with the Dental Turic uist'corpa and has served the Fones Alumni association.

St. Joseph's R Bliss Charolotte Darske J. Bedéi Green Catherine Brow Washington Worcester Technology Dental Turicuist’corpa Shelton Fones Alumnite Association

Mulvihill Returns From Boston Visit

Joseph Th Mulvihill, tied to charges about an alleged looting ring, returned to Bridgeport after a four hour conference with his Boston attorney William J Kelly. He will not comment until federal probe concludes and did not meet with prohibition director McCarthy during the trip.

Joseph Th. Mulvihill Jacob Levy Bridgeport William 7. Kelly Court Street Boston Musskill United States Snnta Mulvihil McCarthy Waterbury Mulvihill

Western Union's Permit Revoked Over Cable Dispute

Carlton, president of the Western Union Telegraph company, declares the Navy interferes with its plan to lay cables from Miami to Miami Beach under federal authority and a Secretary of War permit. Despite rights granted to extend telegraph lines, Navy opposition has delayed work for months, prompting a court challenge to secure the extension and protect public service demands.

Mle -Carlton Western Union Telegraph Company Act of Congress United States Carlton Calumbut Lhe Weern Union Telegraph Company Sheei Secretary of War Miami Koy Telegraph Company War Department Navy Department State Department

Obituary notices for Joyce Sheasby Marschalk in Monroe and area

Catherine P McNeil Joyce widow of Charles Joyce a former Monroe resident died in New York City. Her body will be brought to Monroe for burial at Elm Street cemetery. Mary A Sheasby funeral yesterday at Pequannock Street with many Royal tributes. James B Nihil Rev George Donahue officiated deacon Joseph Ganley assisted. Andrew Liska foreman at Acme Shear Co. died yesterday. burial Friday at St Cyril and Methodius church. Henry C Marschalk 64 traveling salesman of North Main Street died at St Vincent's Hospital. survived by wife daughter Mrs Walter Darling and son William Marschalk. burial at Evergreen Cemetery.

Catherine P. Joyce Catherine P. McNeil Joyce Charles Joyce Monroe New York City Elm Street Cemetery AY Sheasby Mary A. Sheasby Igk St. Augustine's Church James B. Nihil George . Donahue Thev Joseph A. Ganley Fred Lunde Charles Shupson Bert Miner John Moran James i i Hardwick Andrew Liska Oma Acme Shear Company Numboer Yess Louis Joseph Viska Rhiters Michael Cher Jrene Paulinessa Tre Fafe Sis Cyril and ‘Methodius Churc St. Michael’s Cemeery Henry C. Marschall Henry C. Marschalk North Maina Street St. Vincent's Hospital Walter L. Darling Wiliam Marschalk York

Weather Note With Cloudy Intermittent Snow Likely

The report describes cloudy conditions across New York with possible early snow and cooler interior temperatures. It notes Wednesday’s clearing, rough shifts in winds near Sandy Hook and Tatteras, and varied temperatures observed in multiple coastal and inland locations.

New York Sandy Hook Hook Tatteras Alegn Ab Meridian Haven Atlanta Soca Atlentic Keston Bute Cincinnati Chino Fenver Aderas Renara Pal Washington Daly Maan AG Bridgeport Middlebrook Alemane SUN Risches

Low Bid Fines Highlight Early 20th Century Contractors

A fragmented inquiry reveals a 1920s contractor scandal where a Building Trades association fined Arthur Greenfield Inc and others for overcharging and manipulating bids. Minutes show 10 percent overcharges to cover bureau costs and proportional penalties for unsuccessful bidders, with executives pushing stricter reporting and bid forms.

Tain Miter League of Cement, Warke Association Shin Building Trades Jim Moyers Association Reston Bureau Tsnos Imu

Freiberg Held for Murder in Court Appearance

Mrs Freiberg is held without bail on a murder charge after court appearance. Her 12 year old son Robert is detained for child fitness proceedings. Police say the defendant was calm and the alleged motive involved jealousy and a shooting claim.

Mota Tryborg Hrhold Meunier Ter Robert M2 1 Fitness Meunier Tee Jealou Monnier Hartt Ann Davin

Scarcity of Turkeys Pushes Prices Up Across Regions

Chicago reports turkeys scarcer than usual for Thanksgiving causing hind prices to rise five to ten cents per pound in many middle western states. Dealers note shortages at turkey centers. retailers quote hens from 57 to 60 cents per pound while substitutes such as chickens, geese, and ducks become more common as households adjust.

Chicago Middle Wraek

Churches Observe Thanksgiving Services in City

City churches plan joint and individual Thanksgiving services led by Rev. Herbert Brown at Olivet Congregational Rev. Claris Cox and Rev. D. W. Strang will preach in separate congregations. Union services announced at St John’s and Park Street churches with hymns, sermons, and a charitable offering for Armenian and Syrian families.

John’s People’s and Park Paul's Episcopal Herbert Brown Olivet Congregational Church United Christ Feld Willy St. John's Church Pitt and Walrfield Avenues Christehuren Trindly John's D. W. Grector St. Jol Strang Laurel Park Avenues Walock Prgietetik Church Wrst Arn Vordial Gorgregationa Gerald TH. Beard Creirawn Park Street

Annual Banquet of Draftsmen at Stratfield

Members of the Bridgeport Branch of the American Society of Marine Draftsmen held their annual banquet at the Stratfield hotel last night. About forty attended the event with entertainers including Arthur Gunn, Peter Burns, T Drugwold, Chris Wesche, Ray Morris, C. Ganper, and George Jeffs. I Shuk chaired the committee with help from Carl Wilsbers, M. Mitchell, Cry Waller, and Ray Morria.

Mawibers Bridgeport American Society of Marine Draftsmen Stratfield Hotel Forti Arthur W. Gunn Peter Burns T. Drugwold Chris, Wesche Ray Morris C. Ganper George Jeffs Sf I. Shuk Carl Wilsbers M. Mitchell Cry Waller Ray Morria

Hermit's Club Organized Here in Ringepaport

The Hermits Club formed at the Werner Building with Burton as chairman and Willan Swain, Joseph Simane as secretary. The group aims to promote arts literature and magic, build social ties, and stage an entertainment soon to establish itself as a permanent community feature. A follow up meeting is set for Sunday afternoon at the Plaza Theatre stage.

Werner Willan Burton Ringepaort Plaza Theatre Atr. Burton Willan L. Swain Joseph Simane Land Mewsly

U M C Suit in New Haven Court

A U S government suit seeks about 225000 dollars from United States meat export firm for illegal drawbacks. Only two witnesses testified, with extensive discussion on stockholders and admissibility of evidence as 1884 records and 400 entries are reviewed. case likely protracted.

United Bates Metlon United States Thomas Myhoneh George Bingham Ant Gamrae W. Jenkins Noeristayn Atttorney Senewal Caenharthen

Bootleggers Rounded Up in Chicago Police Sweep

Washington dispatch reports a Chicago roundup last Saturday arresting criminals including bootleggers. Prohibition Commissioner Kramer to issue a statement praising arrests while noting police cooperation issues with Chicago’s force. Dalrymple cites 1.7 violations filed in district court with 50 convictions and 1,665 pending. liquor seizures and vehicle counts are listed.

Washington Ohne Chicago Prohibition Kramer Charley Fitzmorris A. ¥. Dalrymple Central Department Finais Police Department Dalrymple Chi~ Engo

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