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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1920

Page

1

Nicky Arnstein Trial Opens in Federal Court

The Arnstein case began in federal court as defense motions challenged the seizure of documents from the New York brokerage tied to Easterday Bowles Sullivan. Attorney Dooling testified about obtaining the Sullivan papers while prosecutors Laskey and Archer led the case.

Nicky” Arnstein Washington Dooling New York Jules W Nicky) Arnstein Wilen Norman Bowles David W. Sullivan Justice Gould Dowiing Karn Talesmen Sullivan United Statesistrict Laskey United States James B. Archer

Burpee names board to review Connecticut military laws

Major General Lucien F. Burpee, head of Connecticut military emergency board, appointed a panel of officers to study and propose changes in the state's military laws. The board includes Brig. Gen. Edward Schulze Hartford Col. James Geddes New Haven Col. Ernest L. Isbell New Haven Lieut. Col. Edwin F. Lamb Hartford Major Morris B. Payne New London Major Lucius A. Barbour Hartford Captain Charles B. Hart Jr. Waterbury and will convene at the state armory next Saturday afternoon.

Hartford Lucien F. Burpee Military Emergency Board of Connecticut Board of Officers State Armory Edward Schulze James Geddes New Haen Ernest L. Isbell Edwin F. Lamb Morris B. Payne New London Lucius A. Barbour Charles B. Hart. Jr Waterbury

New Haven Man Dies From Home Made Hooch

John J. Esposito aged 40 a shoemaker died at his home in New Haven on November 23 from the effects of poison. Police believe death resulted from home made liquor and are probing a club room where he spent much time. An inserted testimonial notes Foley Kidney Pills aiding a reader with kidney troubles.

New Haven John Esposito

Rheumatism Banished by Cinot Tonic Ad

A testimonial states rheumatism was cured by Cinot Tonic. The speaker, MH Dan Sullivan, praises Cinot after three years of pain and mentions local availability at Hartigan's Drug Store and multiple other towns including Fairfield, Stamford, Milford, Ansonia, Southport, Torrington, Winsted, New Milford, Waterbury, Danbury, and Shelton with listed dealers.

Dan Sullivan Bereet, Traftford Cinot Dan Sullavan Sullivan Harford Wood Hartigan's Fairfield Avenue Main Congress Streets Matford Wm. John Jin Fairfield Randall's Pharmacy Stamford Wm. Jones Drug Co Milford J.T. Howes Paul Mester Ansonia S W. Smith Southport Win B. Switzer Torrington Maristre & Hakes Int Winsted G. L Fancher

Bridgeport Ad Club Urges Cheerful Buying Campaign

Frank D Bell urges advertisers and merchants to know each other and restore consumer confidence. He warns against anti buying propaganda and promotes truthful advertising. W L Potter, William Griffith, and Bridgeport Symphony Society support backing a retail store boost across the South with optimistic commerce.

Potter William Giffith Bridgeport Symphony Society New le Pat

Bridgeport Advertising Club hears brief speech on optimism

At yesterday's nie monthly meeting and luncheon held at the Hotel Stratford, Tranh D. Bell, vice president of Megs and company, delivered a five minute talk urging all attendees to stop grumbling and wear broad smiles. He argued that a positive outlook could improve matters for everyone.

Bridgeport Advertising Club Hotel Stratford Tranh D. Bell Megs and Company

American Wins French Medal For Scientific Achievement

PARIS November 9 The Academy of Sciences awarded the Janssen medal to William W. Coblentz of the Washington Bureau of Standards for discoveries in radiant energy from earth and stars He is a Ohio native with 12 years in the bureau He developed infrared and ultraviolet heat measurement methods and created an instrument for astronomers to gauge stellar heat He also helped during the war with signal instruments for ships and a device to detect moving ships by heat in darkness. Thomas Gergely of 99 Willow Street was injured at Broad and State Streets with facial lacerations and contusions He was treated by Dr J A Maxwell and taken to St Vincent s Hospital.

Paris Academy of Sciences Janssen Willam W. Coblentz Bureau of Standards Washington Wiliam W. Coblenty Ohio Thomas Gergely Willow Street J. A. Maxwell St. Vincent's Hospital

Weather Summary for New England and New York

Cloudy with warmer conditions expected Tuesday and unsettled weather continuing into Wednesday across northern and southern New England and eastern New York. Winds vary from moderate to fresh northwest and east, with unsettled conditions Tuesday. High pressure now covers the east states after subsiding gales in the middle Atlantic.

Orthern New England New York Wertnessias Sandy Hook Hatceras Middie Atlantic Ato Mis River

Evidence in Backer Proceedings to Be Commenced Today

NEW YORK Nov 29 A second extraordinary grand jury was sworn to consider long crimes unearthed by the legislative committee investigating the building trust The board of estimate began its inquiry into 620.9 million worth of testy contracts The jury for the George Smneler perjury case was completed in general session court and will hear testimony tomorrow Jurors were warned to stay away from newspapers and prepared for possible night confinement as the investigation proceeds

New York Legislative Board of Estimate George 'Smneler Samuel Untermer Legislative Committee Terger McAvoy Ile

Commons Advised On Greek Affairs By Lloyd-George

London November 25 Premier Lloyd George told the House that no statement could be made on Greek affairs while talks continued among Allies. Foreign Minister Count Sforza met Earl Curzon and Allied ministers discussed the matter in London but awaited the turn of Teygue, the French premier. A favorable view of negotiations arose as reports reached London that the Venizelos government pledged to honor Allied obligations with the new Greek government.

London Lloyd-George F of Commons Alles Tralian Count Sforza Earl Curzen Umee M Teygues Preauer

Martial Law In West Virginia Continues Amid Military Authority

The governor proclaims martial law with military authorities taking over duties while advising bodies and individuals remain in advisory roles. Troops guard key sites including the docks and the county house in Williamson, with authorities dispersed to strategic locations.

West Virginia Coulmel Hal Coy House Williamson

A Vanishing Type Cowboy in Modern Times

The cowboy, once central to ranch life, now largely survives in Hollywood or touring troupes. cattle work dwindles to theater props as he becomes an actor rather than a stockman. In scattered pockets he remains a diminished, modified figure, adept with tools and guns yet far removed from the range.

Tra Hollywood Ife

Trolley Question Stirs Connecticut City Officials

A council meeting last Friday discussed an ordinance on jitners from Bank Street and an amendment tabled for December. Connecticut company trustees met in New Haven and Waterbury disputes over street layouts and bus service were noted, with concerns the lower fare bus option inconveniences riders along parallel streets. Mr. Sanford of this city was contacted about the matter as a board member.

Figgins Waterbury Bank Street Federal Trustecs Connecticut Company New Haven Szindday Sanford Federal Board of Trustees Watebury

Parliament to Receive U.S. Oil Note and Reply

London reports the government in the House of Commons promised to present to Parliament with minimal delay the American government's note on oil and Britain’s reply to it.

U.S London

Blessed Sacrament Choral Club to Perform at Legion Show

After a Legion entertainment committee meeting, the Blessed Sacrament Choral Club volunteered for the December 20 show in Quilly's hall. A 3s whist and pinochle entertainment event is planned for next Tuesday night in the Legion rooms.

American Legion Blessed Sacrament Choral Club Quilly’s Hall Legion Rooms

Obituary highlights for multiple local residents in Madison area deaths

Obituaries and funeral notices list Joseph Klopfinger of Madison road fatally injured in a Saturday night accident. Also reported are Mary Fagan wife of Richard Fagan, Agnes D. Kearney, and Catherine Stammel among others with service times set at St Josepn’a German church St Mary’s Church St Patrick’s church and Long Island cemetery details. Funeral services listed for George Curtiss Margaret A. Mallett and George Dresser with dates and burial places including Lakeview Canon Canongate and Fresh Pond cremation.

Joseph Klopfinger Joseph Klopinger Madison Road Pelwek Wrank TL Polke & Son State Street St Josepn'a Rov Inbert Dahme Mary FE. Fagan St. Mary's St Michael's Agnes D. Kearney Agnes Diana Kearney Grand Street St. Patrick's Church Charles Milesev John Hwlandry Church of the Pleased Sacrament John J. Keane de Mielmel Roche Thomas Patric Shenley McCarthy John Lawless Father Landh AL Curtiss Rin Curliss Cottage Street George Curtiss Maude Br, Cutiss Carrie H. Curtis Silernoon Donald PR. Mac Pawor Canon Camel C. Kennedy Chr Diate Wil Catherine Stammet Catherine Stammel Ian Stammet Broad Street Soismark Baffy Fresh Pond I. K

Friction Sparks Fire From Water in Boston Hose

Boston officials report water inflamed by friction when pumped through a hose of the city fire department last October. Professor Augustus H. Gill of MIT announced findings citing woven cotton jackets as a factor and plans further tests to determine how excess friction could be produced by water.

Boston Boston Fire Department Augustus HH. Gill Maesachusetts Institute of Technology Gil

Joining Forces For Dry Crusade Promises Kramer

Federal state and municipal authorities plan a joint drive against prohibition violations in New York. Prohibition Commissioner Kramer cites 2,450 violations reported Jan 16 to Sept 30 with 68 convictions and 413 judgments, including 61 automobiles, 404 gallons vinous liquor, 444 gallons malt liquor, and 83,188 gallons spirituous liquor. He praises local and state cooperation and aims for stronger future help.

New York City Washington Kramer Frank I. Boyd New York Department New York

Submit Evidence Against 12 Men

In an inquiry, Banzahf stated he was tasked with examining bills for reconditioning the former German Inner Hamburg now New Rochelle. He cited a sale price near 985,020 dollars and a 400,000 dollar government advance for repairs, with a 1,506,000 dollar bill reduced by audits by about 337,000 dollars. He could not explain the sale-to-reconditioning gap without the sale contract.

Banzahf Tle Hamburg New Rochelle Battle Steamship Corporation Shipping Board Morgan Engineering Company Jersey City Mercury New York Emergency Pleet Corporation Hada Johnson Johnson

Healing Honey and Free Cold Remedy Ad Gives Promises

A vintage advertisement touts Hayes Healing Honey claiming it cures the threat and cure for chest colds head cold and croup. It offers a free box of Grove’s Olden Truth Salve with every bottle, promising relief and health benefits to readers.

Hayes Grove

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