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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1920

Page

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Sign Peace Pact With Hungary at Grand Trianon Palace

Versailles June 4 The peace treaty with Hungary was signed at 4 25 pm in the Grand Trianon Palace. Premier Millerand of France and American ambassador Hugh Wallace were among early arrivals. King Alexander of Greece watched as Hungarian delegates were seated and the treaty presented for signing.

Versailles Associated Press Hungary Grand Trianon Palace Millerand France Hugh ¢. Wallace Mr. Wallace M. Millerand Earl of Derby Alexander Greece Miller

Must Pay For Consignment In Common Pleas Court

Judge John J. Walsh ordered Horace & Company to pay Samuel Casidy & Co. 174.88 for a consign ment of ladies dresses ordered but not received. The contract barred cancellation as the goods were cut to order. Dresses were made and shipped, but Horace & Co. had them hot held by the express company and later the items were returned to the sender.

John J. Walsh Common Pleas Court Horace & Company Samuel Casidy & Co New York City Expres Horace & Co Express Company Sondery

Outsider May Head Detectives in Shakeup Talk

A prominent Republican reader hints at tonight’s police board meeting naming Bob Davies, formerly Remington plant guard chief, as potential captain of detectives. Cronan’s suspension is viewed as political to block advancement, with Wheeler kept in place until Davies can move up.

Repubean Bob Davies Remington Davies Remington-U. M. C General Electric Co Essary General Electric Captain Cronan

President appoints wage commission

Washington June 4 President Wilson today named a three man wage commission to settle the dispute between anthracite miners and operators. The panel includes William Thompson Neal J Ferry and William Connell. The award is to be issued within sixty days and retroactive to April 1. miners may remain at work pending the decision.

Washington Wilson William ©. Thompson Columbus Ohio Neal J. Ferry McAdoo William x. Connell Scranton Thompson University of Ohio Ferry United Mine Workers of America Connell

Greenwich dog bite judgment amid domestic dispute

Judge John J. Walsh ruled that McNerney's damages of 100 dollars against George P. Fisher and his wife stand, noting the dog owner kept the animal on the premises against his wife’s wishes and the wife remains liable. The victim suffered minor physical harm but mental distress while officials tested rabies after the 1917 incident in Greenwich.

James H. McNerney Greenwich George P. Fisher John J. Walsh McNerney Fisher McNernen

Goliath Creates Longest Continuous Flight Record

Paris June 4 The airplane Goliath piloted by Licuts Bassoulot and Bernard broke the world record for continuous flight. It stayed aloft 24 hours 19 minutes 7 seconds covering 1 915 45 kilometres. The craft set new marks for 1 000 and 1 500 kilometres and landed at Etampes near Paris. The previous continuous flight record belonged to German W Landmann at 21 hours 48 minutes 40 seconds in June 1914.

Paris Goliath Licuts Bassoulot Bernard Etampes W. Landmann

Alleged to Have Raised Two Bills in City Crime

Samuel Chacharnty of 2 East Walnut Street Geamford was arrested yesterday by United States agents for attempting to pass two raised 32 Federal Reserve notes to $10 each. He is held on $1,000 bond for a hearing before United States Commissioner Hugh J Lavery on June 11 at the police headquarters.

Federal Reserve Samuel Chacharnty East Walnut Street Geamford United States Hugh J. Lavery Chautarney

Obregon Leaves Army in Mexican Revolution Shift

Mexico City June 4 General Alvaro Obregon, commander of revolutionary forces, retires from the army per Excelsior. Manuel Dieguez, former Guadalajara governor freed from arrest by De La Huerta. Jacinto Trevino named secretary of industry and transfers command to Francisco Robelo.

Mexico City Alvaro Obregon Carransa Excelsior Manuel Dieguez Govetnor Guadalajara Adolfo de la Huerta Jacinto B. Trevino

Population shifts show New Albany and Somerville up

Washington reports New Albany Indiana at 22 992 up 83 or 0 3 percent Somerville Mass 95 033 up 15 797 or 20 5 percent Boston area towns list various gains and one decline Alpena Michigan falls 1 603 12 5 percent Beatrice and West Springfield also noted with smaller gains Be careful with OCR fragments and city names as presented

Washington New Albany Ind Somerville Mass West Springfield Beatrice Seb

Berlin Dispatch Reports Rising German Election Tension

A Berlin dispatch notes escalating campaign fury in Germany ahead of June 6 elections. Independent Socialists allege conservatives threatened opponents with revolvers. socialist supporters avoided violence only by intervention. The German National Land Union of Hesse complains of disrupted meetings and maltreatment of candidates. Independent Socialists warn they may seize power by force if results dissatisfy them.

London Germany Mecklenburg Berlin Ministry of Home Affairs German National Land Union of Hesse Herr Koelitz

Bridgeport Swindler Arrest Expected Today

Bridgeport police plan to arrest a man who posed as W. J. Cameron of the American Surgical Specialty Co. in Chicago. He defrauded two residents of $46.75 with fake orders and sold $21.75 worth of supplies to Dr A. H. Paul, then to Dr. Albert H. Fournier. The suspect, once employed by the Chicago firm, was discharged last July. Paris armistice talks with Kemal Pasha at Reyroult—baron De Gaix says the move aims to regroup 400 scattered forces in Syria.

Bridgeport W. J. Cameron American Surgical Specialty Co Chicago A. H. Paul Main Street Albert H. Fournier East Main Street Paris Mustapha Kemal Pasha Asia Minor Reyrout Baron Robert de Gaix French High Commission Pertinax Edy de Paris Syria

Polk resigns as under secretary of state in June

Washington June 1 Frank L Polk today resigned as under secretary of state. the resignation takes effect June 15 when he leaves Washington to rest before returning to law practice in New York City. Norman H Davis of Tennessee, already assistant secretary of the treasury, is mentioned as possible successor. The White House released President Wilsons reply expressing regret and admiration for Polks service.

Washington Frank L. Polk Wilson Polk New York City Norman H. Davis Tullahoma, Tenn the Treasury White House Woodrow Wilson Aed

Mothers demand visible WWI honor tablet in Bridgeport

Gold Star mothers protest the city hall war memorial, urging the WWI honor roll be placed on Bridgeport city hall green where it is clearly seen. They complain names are mis-spelled and the tablet remains easy to overlook, reducing the tribute to visitors.

Germany Flanders France City Hall Green Bridgeport

Goodwin Announces Resignation From Bridgeport Division

The Times reports manager Joseph Goodwin will resign as head of the Bridgeport division of the Connecticut Company effective June 15. The move signals a wider management shake up of the local lines with A. C. Colby, ex-master mechanic now at New Haven, tipped as successor and F. L. Kibling named as another probable candidate.

Times Joseph Goodwin Bridgeport Connecticut Company Goodwin Lncal Lines A .C. Colby New Haven F. L. Kibling

Close Watch On Hohenzollerns Estate In The Netherlands

Dutch papers say the former empress of Germany is under medical care in Utrecht and reportedly weakened from moving to Doorn. An Amsterdam despatch notes no confirmation while two men were arrested near the Hohenzollerns’ Doorn gateway. Dutch police and detectives have been positioned around the estate and village.

London Germany Hymans Vandenberg Utrecht Ameron- Sen Doorn Amsterdam Exchange Telegraph Co County Countess Hohen

Switzerland and United States discuss new passport arrangements

Berne reports talks on new Swiss United States passport arrangements offering visa validity for one year and unlimited border crossings. Previously visas were valid only for six months.

Berne Switzerland United States

Salary money in doubt as aldermen seek July pay

William E. Seeley says funds for aldermen monthly salary of 75 dollars each due July 1 may come from transferring money from other accounts. Police department funds may be redirected, Burns detectives bill pending. Board of Apportionment meets Tuesday at 4 PM. mayor to call a special session. Seeley will attend the Republican National Convention in Chicago next week.

William E. Seeley Board of Apportionment Chicago Seeley Police Department Burns Finance Committee Council Wilson

Ex-Service Men Protest At Waterbury Parade Ban

About 125 former servicemen who worked at the Brass Mill marched from East Main Street to City Hall in uniform to protest Superintendent Beach's refusal to permit a parade. A committee sought a parade permit for next Tuesday, which was denied, prompting an appeal to the board of aldermen. Police and city guard were stationed to maintain order as the crowd cheered the veterans and jeered officers.

Waterbury Army Union East Main Street Supt. Beach Board of Aldermen

Police Seek Missing Boy In New York City to Bridgeport

Eugene Gallagher a 15 year old Fordham Prep student left home May 20 after troubles at school. Police in Bridgeport asked by New York authorities to search for him, believed to have traveled to Bridgeport in a motor truck. His mother is deceased and his father bedridden from grief.

Eugene Gallagher Pollman New York City Fordham Preparatory School Bridgeport New York

Four New Plague Cases Reported In Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz authorities report four new bubonic plague cases with three soldiers and one laundress among the victims. A patient died en route to detention hospital while another died after admission. Several dockside buildings were burned to eradicate apparent infection centers. other patients at the hospital are reported recovering. London officials deny Bolshevik occupation of Teheran based on a Teheran telegram received today.

Vera Cruz

Hitchcock Chosen as Field Marshal by Wood Leaders

Chicago June 4 The Wood forces name Frank Hitchcock as field marshal while Johnson joins Johnson California Senator arrives to head his candidacy. Proctor remains with Wood, Mulvihill seatings favor Lowden aligned delegates as Mississippi and South Carolina contests unfold.

Tchcock Chicago Johnson California Frank H. Hitchcoeck Wood William Cooper Proctor Hitchcock Prostor Lowden Poindexter Washington Marshall Republican National Committee Mississippi Mulvihill Lowdon South Carolina Tolbert Greenswood J. Duncan Adams Spartanburg

Touring Car Kills Miss A. K. Sturges

Miss Anne Kneeland Sturges of New York, 40, was struck by a speeding touring car at 60th Street and Park Avenue. She died after four hours at Flower Hospital following leg amputation. The car owner, Waine Rosequist of Brooklyn, claimed steering gear failure. police held him without bail.

Anne Kneeland Sturges Park Avenue New York 60Th Street Flower Hospital Sturges Lawin C. Sturges Fairfield Miss Sturges Tracy Hamilton Waine Rosequist 85Th Street Brooklyn Rosequist Fleischman Yorkville Court

Transfer of empty cars to streamline freight network

Hartford June 4 A telegram from CL Bardo general manager of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad to the Manufacturers Association of Connecticut chambers of commerce urges removing empty freight cars from private industrial freight houses and transfer tracks at end of business Saturday to move them west and north. Loaded cars will be scrambled for unloading Sunday as cars and labor cannot meet extra handling.

Hartford CL. Bardo New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Manufacturers’ Association of Connecticut Chambers of Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission American Railroad Association New Haven Way

Sinn Fein Wins Tyrone Control in Northern Ireland

Belfast dispatch reports Sinn Fein alliance secures control in County Tyrone for the first time after county and district elections, while maintaining Fermanagh by a solid majority. The piece notes renewed election tricks, including multi-time voting by two women, and highlights Sinn Fein gains amid Ulster politics. In other news, Charlebelle won the Oaks at Epsom Downs, with Cinna and Roselet placing.

Belfast Ireland Sinn Fein Nationalist Alliance County Tyrone County Fermanagh Ulster Northern Ireland Sinn London Charlebelle A. P. Cunliffe Epsom Downs W. B. Jardine Sir E. Hulton

Sykes Held on 3000 Dollar Bond in Stamford Bank Case

James A. Sykes former Sykes Motor Sales proprietor in Fairfield avenue was arrested on a bench warrant by Detective John Burng and DOJ Agent William Lynch. United States Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery set bonds at 2000 each, tied to a Stamford bank incident from about a year ago. The other man was later imprisoned. charges against Sykes were dropped.

James A. Sykes Sykes Motor Sales Co Fairfield Avenue John Burng Department of Justice William Lynch United States Court Hartford United States Hugh J. Lavery Sykes Syke Stamford Federal Avanta, Go

Congress to limit copies of the Record due to paper shortage

Senator Root announced in the Senate that the Congressional Record circulation would be limited for the present. Only copies for members of the Senate and House will be printed, and none will be sent to subscribers outside Congress. The plan also restricts the number of copies of speeches that may be printed for any one session.

Washington Senator Root Utah Oint Commission On Printing Senate Congressional Record House Congress

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Ambassador Wallace Boys Anthony Cranseky Barflum Avenue Yellow Mill Pond B. J. Burn Connecticut Co Gen. Obregon F.L. Polk State Dept Hohenzollerns Togey Boshevik Teheran Caspian Sea Procter A. K. Sturges Sinn Fein Tyrone Charle Belle
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