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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1920

Page

2

Judge Anderson urges rail wage reform in Boston talk

Boston dispatch reports Judge Georgy W Anderson urges federal action to standardize railroad wages by need and living costs, calling current wage schemes unjust to the public and workers. He criticizes uniform wage scales, favors tiered pay, and warns of looming railroad and industry ruin without changes.

Anderson Department of Justice Admiral Benson Boston Fundaimenty Feds Georgy W Anderson Joint New England Commission On Foreign and Domestic Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission Pntite Pntite Interests." Judge Anderson Massachusetts Public Service Commission New England Enea Wayt Sussest Gailroad Bey

Charge Attorney Bribed Dry Agent With $500

New York police arrested Joseph A. Solevel for allegedly bribing a special Treasury agent with 500 dollars to influence liquor case actions involving Brooklyn brokers Benjamin and Albert Gros and others tied to Prohibition enforcement. The incident centered on illicit use of Webber slumps bearing state official names.

New York Joseph A. Solevel Corporation R Courses City of New Charles R. O'Connor Oneticat Prohibition Talse Sperraits

Arrest in Pittsburgh Seen Solving Peirce Death Mystery

Philadelphia police say the Pittsburgh arrest of J A Moss, alleged to confess involvement in Henry T Peirce murder, could crack the case. Moss tied to other suspects Alf Smith and Jack, with Williams in a Dequesne Way hotel. missing teeth noted.

Peirce J. A. Moss Pittsburgh Jack Philadelphia Henry T. Peirce Vleubern Mack Perr de Tread Marle Philip Mose Pitteburgh Jhoudelthis Treadway Léeutenant Swanson Yiat Sui Hue Poivery Alf Smith Peiter Smith Wheeeling Pitysburgh Moss Henry T. Peirce Valree Philadelphis Clyde Sdehyrn Edebuen Williams Dequesne Way Central Station Polrce Rdeburn

Public Utilities to Rule on Hartford Trolley Ticket Request

Hartford officials seek reduced Newark style fares for New London trolley routes and workingmen's tickets in Hartford. The Public Utilities Commission will decide within days on a ten to seven cent fare cut for New London and Hartford tickets for workers, with officials citing burden on employees and daily commuting costs. The commission notes transportation receipts and service pay issues while awaiting fuller reports from the trolley firm.

Public Utilities Hartford New London Waterbury Richard T. Higgins Public Utilities Commission Schutz Lutveine Vierhomee Dinerfard Sekula Oritien Gambe Mire

State action urged to govern jitneys by Hartford official

Commissioner Stoekel calls for state regulation of jitneys and safety devices on motor vehicles. He urges creation of robust supervision in the water vehicle department and a legislative act to empower controls over jitneys and drivers.

Stoekel Hartford Lee Vehiel Alent Stoeeler

Mothers' Holiday Play Area Opens for Shopping Season

The Board of Recreation extends a program allowing mothers with young children to leave their offspring at a supervised play area in the First M. E. Church on Fairfield Avenue and Bron Street. Volunteers from the Students' League and local churches run the daily play space from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from December 1 to December 24, while mothers shop at nearby merchants. A checking system aims to prevent confusion and reassure parents.

Board of Recreation Students’ League Virloua Church Recr M. BE Fairfield Avenue Bron Street Ip. m. Iron Dantes

Woman Injured in Auto Overturn Near Southport Line

Mrs Edward of 283 Spruvestrnes sustained serious injuries when a car driven by E Glaser of Spruce Street veered onto a dirt road and overturned on the Southport line near Bridgeport. She and a passenger were taken to Dr P T Adams’s office for treatment before being moved to Bridgeport hospital. no other occupants injured.

Bertovely Bowton Southport Edward Bridgeport Onhm Glaser Spruce Street Turing Mincagdam PT. Adams West Avenua Ayere Joxpiles bEhNee

Brennan to Send Mulvihill Story to Kramer

Attorney Brennan plans to forward Mulvihill material to Kramer within two weeks. Report notes he aims to expose a lengthy underhand scheme, with references to others and a broad network. The piece blends legal maneuvering with mentions of investigations in progress.

Brennan Mulvihill Kramer Joseph PY Alogi Kates Heanor Weslington Howes Chahta Tospert Wimmers Brentnhe Xvecans Pfu da Biaefor Ehirker Exiala Hr

League Mandates Commission Focuses on Merit

The League of Nations council devoted nearly the entire session to the mandates issue. Members debated representation and independence criteria, with Sir Dante Viviani and Signor Ittoni replaced on the commission. The council discussed transport for the League expedition and anticipated a future intermission on possible economic sanctions and blockades.

Smineva Prussi Mandales Commission Ag Vig League of Nations Tiwaa Dante Viviani Prance M. Bourgeois Paris Ittoni Rome Treangspor League Vilhu Hiandatves Commission Dho International Ueber Juard Robert Ceeli South Africa

D H Wheeler Dies At His Home Here

D H Wheeler dies at his home after a week illness. Born in Bridgeport Conn he led the Ipptius department of thy Age Shoer company. Survived by wife daughter Miss Wels and two brothers David O Wheeler. funeral services set for the afternoon at the bite homes.

D. H. Wheeler Asme Seyhan Noble Avenue Wheeler Bridges Water Conn Shoer Company UK Manuel St. Fola's Jotlee Masons Rawr Parke Sipeet Conpgree Miss Wels Hy Wheeler David O. Wheeler Pingri Servis Beard Pantoy Eisaniley

Farmers in Queer Case Held for Killing Wives

A fragmented report notes farmers in Queer Case facing charges for murdering their wives. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR, but authorities indicate ongoing trials and court dates. Community reaction and local figures are not readable in the provided text.

Fifteen Black and Tan recruits killed in ambush near Kilmichael

A band of about 100 attackers ambushed two lorries carrying Black and Tan cadets near Kilmichael, killing fifteen and wounding others. The assailants burned arms, ammunition, and lorries. reprisals spread through Macroom area as shops closed and residents fled. The Cork transport building was bombed and destroyed, with broader security actions and police deployments reported from Dublin to London.

Macroom Ireland Associated Press Black and Tan Kilmichael Johnstown Dunmanway Robert Prew London Fiftteen Bod-Raca Cadecy Kimichael Cork Tandon Ender Craik Mavroom Arma Forries General Workers’ Union Fie Dublin Vre William Sears Sinn Fein Mater Downing’ Street House of Commons

Martial Law Declared In Mingo County In 1913 Era

The governor declared Mingo County under military control after a strike and unrest. Colonel Hall issued bans on parades and gun possession while allowing essential stores to stay open. Federal troops from Camp Sherman arrived to support order as martial law was enforced and residents were urged to disperse and submit to authorities.

Cornwell Mingo Coenty United States Mayo Fifth Army Corps Area

Bishop Condemns Sinn Fein Support In United States

Bishop Adam Wright Leonard of San Francisco denounces Irish independence support in the United States during a meeting of Methodist ministers in Philadelphia. He calls for restricting immigration to those who will uphold the Constitution and warns the Anglo American friendship with Great Britain must endure to safeguard human freedom and Christian civilization.

Philadelphia Nova Adam Wright Leonard San Francisco Leonard Ameries Great Britain Mingland

Plan to Fight to Make Christmas Candy Cheaper

Chicago reports a plan to curb candy prices as city officials, led by Mayor Adlai, announce a drive to reduce Christmas candy costs amid sugar price drops. Attorney Charles Clyne says producers are seeking evidence of price gouging while federal actions to prosecute profiteers are prepared.

Chicago Whigh Gost Living Jderman Max Adi Tim Charles Clyne Gisteier Chisago

Missionaries Describe Massacres by Japanese in Chien Tao

Dozens of missionaries in Manchuria signed and sent reports to the Associated Press alleging Japanese troops killed and burned villagers in Chien Tao and Yong Jung. They claim 15,000 Japanese troops targeted Christian communities, with villages repeatedly set ablaze and men shot, prompting international alarm.

China War Office Tokio Associated Press Manchuria Chien Tao Martin Young Jung Yong Jung de Maran Martine Amd

Hancock Ave Saloon Raided Again. Proprietor Arrested

A saloon on Hancock Avenue was raided for the second time in a few days. The proprietor Stephen Seres and bartender Adane Cruler of 67 Seoul Avenue were arrested on alleged Volstead Act violations. Each case carried a fine of 200.

Hancock Ave Milcock Avenir Prantietor Stepher Seres Agtane Cruleer Seoul Avenme

Plans Revealed in Fire Murder Case at Liverpool

A Dublin-born man, 29, accused of murder in a cotton warehouse arson case near the scene. Police say he and two others were spotted acting suspiciously and attempted flight when confronted. the prisoner is charged with firing at officers and leaving signs of the burned premises.

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Paper delivery notice for Bridgeport Telegram papers

If you fail to receive your Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post on time, contact the circulation department to report missed issues and arrange replacements or refunds as applicable.

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