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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1920

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New York Dealers Forecast 25 Dollar Coal This Winter

New York records show twenty to twenty five dollar per ton coal prices predicted by dealers amid shortages. Retailers pledge fair distribution to prevent hardship while coordinating with health officials to supply families most in need. Production aims for a weekly output of 12,000,000 tons to ease shortages by December.

New York Health Department Tany Hart Northwest T ‘Ite Far Rockaway Boards of Trade Lawrence Cedarhurst Rockaway Beach Householder Revalier Shay Aynara Coxorinis Gommisainner Lewis Nixon Arden

Women's luxury spending tops 1919 tax reveal

Washington reports high 1924 luxury expenditures by Americans. Women bought rouge lipsticks perfume totaling about 760 million dollars while men spent 1.31 billion on cigarettes and ciruza. Jewelry candy phonographs pianos autos and other items appear in the vast luxury bill.

U. S Washington United States Treasury

Eight Held For Night Riding In Arkansas

In Baldenob and Truman Arkansas reports show eight farmers arrested on night riding charges and bound over to the grand jury after waiving arraignment. Seven allegedly admitted sending letters and posting placards threatening to burn gins and harm watchmen unless cotton plants halted operations until prices hit 40 cents. Anonymous warnings also appeared at cotton gins in Truman threatening destruction if operations did not stop immediately.

Baldenob Ark

Locomobile lays off two hundred workers in shift

Locomobile announces a temporary layoff of about two hundred employees as of December 1. Most layoffed workers are in nonessential departments while seven hundred remain at work. Plant to close today and reopen Monday on full time with only necessary manufacturing steps. A large Cuba order for 36 trucks helped prompt the production shift and parts stock.

B. L. Lerfort New England Larson Locomobile Cuba

Poland’s President Resigns Then Withdraws Resignation

General Joseph Pilsudski, head of the Polish Republic, tendered his resignation today as chief executive. At the government’s request, he later withdrew the move provisionally.

Warsat Joseph Pilsud All Repubite of Poland Pilandski

Million British coal miners set to strike today

London oct 13 the coal miners strike in all its force begins tomorrow after delegates vote to walk out government prepares to protect public services and conserve fuel measures include rationing if needed emergency orders empower local authorities to economize. public sympathy tilts toward the government while some call for higher wages and an independent tribunal. negotiations to continue amid the strike with no immediate intervention seen.

Associated Press London Nist Pramier Lieyds George Cos

Campaign costs reach half million in fair price drive

The government war on the cost of living ends its drive with about 600 400 spent and funds limited. Officials cite $275 000 in fines collected against convicted profiteers and 18 convictions by fair price committees. More than 1 800 persons and firms indicted, over 220 cases pending, and 10 years of prison terms imposed across decided cases.

Tashington Government of Justice Department Omcials

Twelve Crewmembers Lost After Ship Collision Near Havana

In Havana on October 15 twelve members of the W. P. Heat schooner crew were lost after a collision two miles off Santiago with the American steamer Gayo Mambe. The schooner sank while the remaining crew were saved. the American captain blamed misinterpretation of a signal, but no such schooner appears in available shipping records.

Havana Cuba W. P. Heat Santiago

Wool Growers Seek Embargo on Foreign Wool Imports

Salt Lake City, Oct. 16 A. R. Marshall of the National Wool Growers Association announced that U S wool growers plan a determined push for legislation to place an embargo on foreign wool during the coming session of Congress in December Thousands of tons of domestic wool are stored nationwide as clothing manufacturers seek wool from abroad at lower prices.

Salt Lake City Utah United States Congress A. R. Marshall Salt Lake National Wool Growers’ Assaciaion

Koo Says Chinese Are Free From Bolshevism

Washington dispatch reports Dr. Wellington Koo, the Chinese minister, denying Bolshevik activity in China. He calls Chinese by nature peaceful and asserts unorganized labor prevents Bolshevik footholds or any Soviet republic attempt.

Koo Washington China Oday Wellington Koo

Crank repudiate Coughlin confession in case recap

Philadelphia October report says August Pasquile known as the crank repudiates his confession that he kidnapped Blakeley Coughlin and smothered him by accident then threw the body over the Schuylkill. He calls the confession bunk and says he made it to mislead the state police.

Philadbephta Pasquile The Blakeley Coughlin

Cotton brokers seek federal credits to ease crop finance

Southern cotton merchants and bankers urged the Federal Reserve Board to broaden what qualifies as rediscountable paper to relieve business stringency. Governor Harding rejected the approach, saying the crop loans were advances on options not eligible for rediscount. Senator Smith of Georgia noted the delegation and warned of broader consequences if rules relaxations were granted.

Wasrington Southern Cotton Commission Federal Reserve Board Harding Commission Federal Reserve. Act Smith Georgia

Cox to fight for election on Harding rejection of league

Detroit, Oct 15 Governor Cox of Ohio announced his campaign would pivot on the League of Nations issue as outlined by Senator Harding in Des Moines who favored staying out. He attacked thirty one Republican signers including Elihu Root Hoover Taft for backing Harding and warned they could not reconcile their stance with his view of the covenant and America’s choice.

Detroit Mich Cox Ohio League of Nations Harding Des Moines Elihu Root Herbert Hoover Henry W. Taft Mr. Harding Orfelfont Wilson Stanis Des Moles Governor Cox Zavers League America Benator Harding

Harding Urges League Reform to Preserve Peace

Indiana rally quotes Senator Harding defending world peace through the League of Nations while allowing amendments or substitutes if needed. He vows to consult American minds after election to shape the nation's stance, distinguishing wheat from chaff as he campaign travels through Jeffersonville New Albany Speeds Scottsbluff Crotheraville Seymour Columbus Edinburg and Franklin before a St Louis meeting.

Indianapolis Ind Harding League of Nations Europe America Ameria Senate New World Fellowship Tomlinson Indiana Kentucky Jeffersonville New Albany Speeds Scottsburs Crotheraville Seymour Columbus Edinburg Franklin St. Lou‘s

Rousing Welcome For Cox In Harding's Home Town

In Marion on October 13 a large crowd greeted Governor Cox with a bustling reception. Thousands lined streets near the railroad station, many perched on freight cars and housetops while Cox spoke from a temporary platform as Senator Harding was away.

Cox Harding Marion

Cork Ford plant halts as MacSwiney services held

In Cork nearly 1,500 Ford plant workers were sent home after attending church services for hunger strikers. Notices blocked services this morning, but most returned to work by mid afternoon. plant reopens next Monday at the earliest.

MacSwiney Close Ford Factory Cork Ford Automobile Therhunger Orejock Force Aptena Petner Pund Om Aagen

Favor Admission of Enemies in League

Report from Mylan Italy dated Dex 16 notes a vote by the Leagues council to favor the admission of enemies. The decision, described as a revotating alge, passed despite opposition, making Yruasata the headquarters of the Jenmue of nation.

MacSwiney Appeal Rejected In London

Lord Mayor MacSwiney of Cork arrived in London seeking U S authorities guidance on deportation matters. The appeal faced rejection as officials weighed international law and potential intervention to resolve the case.

Asses Peter J MacSwiney Cork Sugland

Revolt Urged by Sovet Leader at German Socialist Rally

In Halle German independents convene as Zinoviev appeals for Moscow alignment. He urges a German labor revolt to advance a world proletarian program, while radical and right factions clash and the audience sings the Internationale amid tense demonstrations. Vote on alignment with Moscow expected tomorrow.

Presa Halle Germany M. Zinchaffman Ian Boviete Russia Moscow Aadserg 7 “Ney Pattert Conserva?tioas Zinovieff Jong Jtv Internationale Wavi Data Finoviel Hoe Herr Crispien Independent Socialist Party Wilhelm

Harding Plan for War Secretary Wood in line

Washington October 15 Senator Harding appears set to name Major General Leonard Wood as secretary of war if elected president. Officials say Harbord or McAndrews may join the General Staff, with Harding favoring Wood as a tentative choice following precedent.

Washington Harding Leonard Wood Willzbi J. G. Harbord James W. McAndrews Sen. Harding Wood Melinley Russell

Roumania Opens Talks to End War With Soviet Union

Roumania signals readiness to negotiate peace with the Soviet Union through possible mediation. Officials indicate intent to discuss terms and seek a ceasefire as war weariness grows.

Moscow Revolt Report Suppressed by German Foreign Office

An announcement from the German foreign ministry states a revolt event began in Moscow near the Kremlin. The report notes no confirmation yet and cautions about potential misinformation.

Zurich Foreign Ministry Moscoie Kremlz

Flirtation and Society Scenes Spark New York Talk

By Winifred Van Duzen Neay York October 15 a feature on flirtation as a dramatic spice in daily life. The piece notes arch smiles lifting monotony and hints at social scrutiny by Mrs Pauline O Fleid who voices varied viewpoints from women in the profession.

Winifred van Duzen York Ofis Sweeahington New York Pauline Fleid Roy Nts

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