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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1920

Page

6

World peace through Christian unity urged by church leaders

In Philadelphia two clergymen say world peace hinges on all nations adopting the brotherhood principle. They blame Europe’s diplomacy for the war and say President Wilson will send a message to delegates at tomorrow's session. Speakers include Rev. Samuel Z Bannen of Philadelphia and Rev. Herbert Dunioleo of London. William J. is slated to speak next. In Philadelphia, police report the theft of two pearl necklaces worth over 100000 from George McFadden Sr’s home in Villanova.

Washington World Brotherhood Conates W Samuel Z Bannen Philadsipnia Herbert Dunioleo London Europe Congress UN- Mier Davis Wilson Wiliam Miladelphia Hom George McFadden Villanova

American Forests Dwindling Increase U.S. Wood Growth Plan

Washington reports United States needs vast timber for homes farms railroads and factories. An official argues the solution to shortages is to grow more wood, not cut less, by reforesting burned and idle lands to satisfy domestic demand and reduce reliance on imports.

Washington Be. Greeley Fooster United States Forest Service Americam Industries United States United’ States Agrisours Aufers Canada Ts A Europe

Remarkable Relief From Rheumatism and Stomach Ailment

Mrs Margaret Mahoney of 22 Fifth Ave North Troy New York reports six years of rheumatic pain and severe stomach trouble. After using Warnesis she claims full relief from rheumatism and the ability to eat without ill effects. She endorses the medicine as wonderful and urges others to try it.

Varney Lynn Mass iMra Margaret Mahoney Fifth Ave North Troy N.Y

M'Kinley Conqueror Hudson Stuck Dies in Yukon Fort

Archdeacon Hudson Stuck of the Yukon, the first white man to ascend Mount McKinley, died at Fort Yukon Alaska last Sunday. Word of his death was received here today.

New York Archdeacon Hudson Stuck Yukon Monny Mc Kinley Fort Yukon Alaska

Rebels in Vilna Proclaim State

War news reports a central Lithuanian government in Vilna declaring a new state. Proclamations outline the state’s territory including Grodno and the Nigmen river as a dividing line and urge forgiveness for actions by General Zetizowski’s troops. Polish forces are labeled as occupiers in central Lithuania.

Warsaw A. P Vilna Zetizowski Grodno Nigmen Pontang Central Lithuania Cs Au

Auto Fatality Rate Sparks Traffic Safety Debate

In Atlantic City, O. M. Talbert of the National Safety Council told traffic experts that one death every 31 minutes marks the toll on public highways. He noted fatalities rose from 160 per 1,090,000 in 1914 to 10 in 1920, urging stronger highway safety measures.

Atlantic City United States O. M. Talbert National Safety Council

Safety committees urged as machine use grows

Mr. Talbert advocated forming safety committees in every community as machines increase, arguing that accidents rise less than proportionally with greater automation. He stressed organized oversight to protect workers and improve safety standards nationwide.

Talbert

League asks information on Vilna situation

Paris dispatch reports Leon Bourgeois, head of the League of Nations executive council, telegraphed the military mission in Lithuenia requesting information on the Vilna situation. The move signals international concern over the disputed city and surrounding tensions amid ongoing diplomacy.

League Vilna Paris Leon Bourgeota League of Nations Lithvenia

Vilna Occupation Talks Refer to Polish Insurgents

From time to time discussions in Vilna consider actions that could help end the occupation of the city by General Zedlouski and the Polish insurgent command.

Vilna Zedlgouski

Divorces Sought in City as Anna Lager Alleged Misconduct

Joseph Lager files for divorce from Anna Lager in Superior Court. Petition cites misconduct on August 29 and seeks writ returnable at the November 18 session. Proceedings indicate a contested dissolution with formal service expected.

Joseph Lager Anna

Uncle Joe Cannon Breaks Wrist in Fall

Danville Ill Oct 12 Representative Joseph G Cannon suffered a fracture to a bone in his left wrist at his home after stepping on coal in the basement and falling heavily. An X ray revealed the fracture and he endured considerable pain but did not seek a doctor until yesterday.

Uncle Joe” Cannon Danville, Ill Joseph G. Cannon Wris

Meat Packers Oppose Increase of Demurrage

The Institute of American Meat Packers filed a brief with the Interstate Commerce Commission opposing railroad proposals to raise demurrage charges on freight cars detained by shippers. They argued delays largely stem from railroads and higher charges would not boost efficiency but penalize shippers, already bearing an undue share of adjustment costs.

Washington Institute of American, Meat ‘Packers Interstate Commerce Commission Ibrlet Addad

Rehearing Sought in Burleson Hitz Mail Exclusion Case

Washington dated October 12 4Postmaster General Burleson filed a petition for a rehearing of Justice Hitz decision barring the New York Call Socialis newspaper from mail service The District of Columbia Supreme Court set a hearing for tomorrow The Workingmen's Cooperative Publishing Association publishers of the Call defended Burlesons move as aimed at defeating the court order and said no new facts were presented

Washington Burleson District of Columbia Supreme Court Justice Hitz Malis New- York Call Socialis Workingmen’s Co-operative Publishing Association Calt Postmaster Generals

Arthur M Comley to Speak at Voters Class

Arthur M Comley will give the second lecture in a series for new voters at the Goldenill street home of the YMCA. A voting machine will be demonstrated and general instructions provided. All women interested are invited.

Arthur M. Comley Goldenill Iiss Euphrocyne Bown

Two Disabled U. S. Ships Towed Into St. Johns

Two American seafaring vessels, the Detco and Lake Furnas, were towed into St John’s Newfoundland yesterday after suffering damage at sea. Detco lost its rudder while carrying coal and oil from Philadelphia to Copanhagesi. Lake Furnas lost its propeller blades while sailing from Manchester to Norfolk.

New Provident Hotel To Open In State History

The formal inspection and opening of the New Provident hotel will take place tomorrow night. Lucius B. Jordan, president of the hotel, will host the event with invited guests and a banquet to follow. This hotel is the first exclusively for Negroes to be opened in the state.

Provident Chofelals Lucius B. Jordan

Unrest Halts City Water as Municipal Workers Strike

City confronts water shortage after municipal workers strike yesterday leaving population without water supply. Local officials report disruption in service and urge conservation while negotiations continue.

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