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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1920

Page

3

Arnstein Trial Opens in Federal Court

The Arnstein case opens in federal court as prosecutors seek admissibility of documents seized from Sullivan controlled brokerage papers. Defense argues constitutional rights were violated and questions the authority of the New York court. A jury was formed after extensive challenges and the only witness testified on how he came to possess the Sullivan papers. United States District Attorney Laskey led the prosecution with James Archer assisting.

Washington Dooting New York Jules AW Cnicky Documenta Sullivan and Company Easterday Bowles and Sullivan W. Je Fallon Arnstein Dnoleing Talesmen Doolins Witnoas Sullivan United States District Attorney Laskey Trnsted States James 3. Archer

Burpee forms board to review military laws

General Lucien F. Burpee, head of Connecticut’s military emergency board, appointed a panel of officers to study and suggest changes in state military laws. Members include Brig. Gen. Ronald Schulye, Col. James Geddes, Col. Ernest L. Isbell, Lt. Col. Edwin Lamb, Maj. Morris B. Payne, Maj. Lucius A. Barbour, and Cort. Charles E. Hart Jr. They will convene at the state armory next Saturday afternoon.

Hartford Lucien F. Burpee Military Emergency Board of Connecticut State Armory Ronard Schulye James Geddes New Haven Ernest L. Isbell Edwin Lamb Morris B. Payne New London Lucius A. Barebour Cort Charles E. Hart Waterbury

New Haven Man Dies From Home Made Hooch

John F. Eeposito, a 40 year old shoemaker of New Haven, died at his home from the effects of poison believed caused by homemade liquor. Police probe a club room where he spent much time.

Wew Haven John Eeposito

Tonics touted to banish rheumatism in Hartford ad copy

An advertisement text claims the tonic Cinot cured rheumatism for Mr. Dan Sullivan and other users. It touts trial success and lists drugstores across Connecticut including Hartford Fairfield Ave and Main, Congress, Stratford, Milford, Derby, Ansonia, Southport, Torrington, Winsted, New Milford, Waterbury, Danbury, Shelton. The piece frames positive testimonials and point-of-sale details.

Mit Dan Sullivan Sullivan Hartford Conot Wood CINOY Wartigan Fairfield Avenue Congress Strozuts Stratford Wr . John Fairfield New Milford Park Pharmacy Waterbury Hatrinte Drug Co Danbury Tf. E. Northrop Shelton Mahoney's Corner Drug Advortiogmont

Ad club hears Bell urge cheerful outlook and co operation

Bridgeport Advertising Club's meeting at Hotel Stratford featured Frank D B Bell of Meigs and Company urging members and the public to drop grumbling and wear broad smiles. He urged manufacturers and merchants to better understand each other and support local advertising and business cooperation.

Frank D. Bell AD. Club Bridgeport Advertising Club Stratford Frank DB. Bell Meigs and Company

American Wins French Medal For Scientist

PARTS November 28. The Academy of Sciences awarded the Janssen medal to William W. Coblentz, physicist at the Bureau of Standards in Washington, for discoveries in radiometry and infrared and violet ray measurements. Coblentz, an Ohio native, has 12 years service and developed methods to measure radiant heat, aid astronomers, and instruments for ships at sea and detecting moving objects by heat. Thoman Gergely, 30 Willow Street, was injured in a collision at Broad and State Streets and taken to St. Vincent's Hospital after treatment by Dr. J. A. Maxwell.

eThe Academy of Sciences Janssen William W. Coblentz Bureau of Standards Washington Ohio Thoman Gergely Willow Street J. A. Maxwell St. Vincent’s Hospital

Unsettled Warm Weather Across Regions Tuesday to Wednesday

The forecast notes warmer tendencies in northern New England and southern New England with unsettled conditions. New York City area expects cloudy skies and a mix of fresh northwest and east winds. High pressure moves in after gales along the mid Atlantic, bringing generally east of Mississippi unsettled weather Tuesday and Wednesday.

New England Hattera Ae Mi Sissipyh Pve

Evidence in Backer Proceedings to Be Commenced Today

A New York report states an extraordinary grand jury is being sworn in to consider criminal charges arising from the building trust probe as the panel reviews $42,000,000 in city contracts while jurors are pledged to secrecy and warned against reading press coverage. The jury, the second to hear building inquiry evidence, was drawn from merchants and bankers. Judge Meavey cautioned impartiality amid proceedings before Governor Smiths order and related investigations.

York Gramd Todiay Puilding Trust Board of Estimate George Neker Samuel Latermes Eral Berger Oak Wis Clens Meavey

Martial Law In West Virginia Proclaimed

The governor's proclamation outlines martial law in West Virginia with military authorities assuming duties. Troops are positioned to guard rivers and strategic points while advisory bodies discuss implementation and oversight amid the declared emergency.

West Virginia Ma Liat Bodley Neil Meeds House Williaisan

Vanishing Typ Cowboy Sways From Western Screen

A fragment notes the fading image of the cowboy as a Western film stereotype. Once ubiquitous on the range he now mostly resides in Hollywood, a toned down figure used mainly for technical propaganda and touring.

Ike the Leapper Hollywandoor

Question on Trolley Policy Sparks City Debate

Reported on page one, Waterbury ordinance covers bus routes and tramway ties. Discussion centers on fare changes, holidays, and delays with City officials opposing blanket cuts while New Haven faces parallel routes and potential lower fares amid fiscal pressures. Meganford and Sanford noted in context of federal boards and transit governance.

Higgin Waterbury Neetieyt Helk New Uayen Trieria Sanford Meganford May Sanford Ue Federal Board of Tasters Nettet Waterlinge New Haven Wiblie

Parliament to Receive U S Oil Note and Reply

The House of Commons will receive the American oil note and the British government reply with the latest possible delay. Officials state the note concerns oil and the response will be presented to Parliament in due course.

U. S London North House of Commons

Friction Triggers Water Ignition in Cotton Fabric Study

In a Massachusetts Institute of Technology opinion, Professor Guile notes water ignition tied to friction with loose woven cotton fabrics from Saxton tires. A public investigation by Protesacr CU and Ter conducted tonight. further experiments planned to determine excess tl an causes.

Saxton Tire Aumistua Tq Guile Massachusetts Tnathtuta of Technology Protesacr CU

Legion unit backs charity event with Choral Club

Following a committee meeting the American Legion group announced Blessed Sacrament Choral Club will perform at the Love Show on December 26 in Qu'ult. A whist and entertainment are planned for next Tuesday night at the Legion rooms.

American Legion Concern Amer van Lepien Blessed Sacrament Choral Chub The Legion

Obituary notices span families in local church funerals

The obituary details multiple deaths and services. Joseph Tilopfinger and Joan Posener are remembered with funeral rites held at local churches and held by clergy including Rev. Robert Dahma. Numerous relatives, including spouses and children, are listed, with services at Catholic and parish churches planned through the week.

Joseph Tilopfinger Posen Joan Tatal Mary FE Wagan Fagan Rae Pierpon Frank Mia M. Fagan John Goane Hames St. Mary's Church Burlawita St. Mighaal's Agnes Kerney Annes Dian Kearney Ala Grane Glock St. Merrick’s Chayeh Charles M. Ifogey Alchiel Roche Themis Afeenan Pareme Shanley Patrick Shavesean Mather Lame Miss Carle AL Cw Carrie Aa Chriss Manda Carrie Caprkce Dresser Maderiokig Donia A. Adriolty Washi

Joining Forces For Dry Crusade Promises Kramer

Federal and state authorities unite in a Prohibition enforcement drive in New Orleans and New York. The joint effort targets illegal sales and consumption while detailing past seizures and convictions to illustrate the scope of violations and the need for coordinated action.

Kramer Washington Frank TL New York

Evidence In Inquiry Critiques Ship Reconditioning Costs

Testimony reveals discrepancies in sale price and reconditioning costs for the former German liner and the ship Mercury as contracts and audits are described. Officials criticize wooden ship programs and note irregularities in repair work, hours billed, and material use amid questions of funding and oversight.

Baneahtte New Rochelle Battle Steamship Corporation Morgan Engineering Company Jersey City Tic Stermer Mercury Bars Prrossa New York Emernéneet Corporation Arly Foils Enda Johnson Johnson

Hayes Healing Ion Salve Aids Chest Colds and Croup

An old advertisement touts Grove’s Open-Trate Salve and Stops The Tickle throat remedy. The box promises relief for chest colds head colds and croup. The ad highlights home use with simple dosing and a price in cents.

GROVE

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