Condition of Germany in Flux Echoes 1920 Strife
Editorial notes two views on Germany in 1920 with the Ebert government negotiating with revolutionaries. It sketches the split between South Germany backing Ebert and parts of Prussia and Berlin siding with the revolution. The piece warns that general strike power may not deter an armed force and that outcomes hinge on available force.
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Ger
Ebert
South Germany
Prussia
Berlin
The Times Praises Publicity Man Value In Public Knowledge
A Bridgeport Times editorial praising publicity work cites J Ray Johnson of the American Library Association. It argues newspapers rely on timely information and that the publicity man helps bring current living events to readers, aiding literacy and public citizenship.
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Times
J. Ray Johnson
American Library Association
Bridgeport Times of March
America
United States
The
Johnson
Basilyse
Coi
the Times
Connecticut Woman Suffrage Stirs Governor Debate
The Connecticut Woman's Suffrage Association submits Gov Marcus H Holcomb's position on a special session to attorney Francis W Cole. Cole argues the state may amend its constitution by state or federal routes, noting the 13th Amendment already altered the Connecticut charter and comparing to male voter qualifications.
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Hartered
Conn
Marcus H. Holcomby
General Assembly
Woman's Suffrage Association of
Connbheut
Francis W. Cole
Cole
Fort
United States
State of
Connenticut
Uberty
Connecticut
Protest Laying of Tracks by Columbia Graphophone Co
The Public Utilities Commission will hear the Columbia Graphophone Co petition to lay tracks on Cherry street and Wordin avenue tomorrow afternoon at Warnford. Property owners oppose citing devalued property and nuisance from freight cars humanity. Cullann and Callinan to represent them at the hearing. A morning jitney accident on Park and Fairford avenues left Dennis Kelleher with rib contusions and facial abrasions after a seat exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Graphophone Company
Cherry Street
Wordin Avenue
Warnford
Public Utilities Commission
Common Council
Cullann & Callinan
Park and Fairford Avenues
Dennis Kelleher
Water Street
Kelleher
Admiral Sims on North Sea mine barrage plan and submarine fight
Admiral Sims described the seven month debate over blocking German seas with a mine barrage and the shift to a new type of anti submarine mine in the North Sea. He noted earlier plans to sink ships at harbors were impractical and defended the final decision as a major wartime achievement. He also criticized claims the department favored the mine barrage from the start. In a separate note, burglars damaged into Woodside garage at 4012 Main Street stealing 25 feet of air hose and police are investigating.
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Department
Germany
Jane
Sims
Washington
Navy Department
North Sea
United States
England
Woodside
Main Street
Thieves Take Meat from New York Restaurant
Burglars entered a restaurant on SM Tranistan Avenue last night and stole a quantity of meat and some cash after breaking a gas meter to access funds. The proprietor reported the theft to police.
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New York
SM Tranistan Avenue
Virelli Before Jury in 1915 Auto Collision Case
Sergi Frank Virelli of the State Police testified before Judge Kesler and a jury in Superior Court this afternoon in a $2,000 action against Abraham Ginsberg of this city. The suit arises from an automobile collision at Wood and Maplewood avenues in November 1915.
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Virelli
Sergi Frank Virelli
State Police
Kesler
Abraham Ginsberg
Wood
Maplewood Avenues
Peace Reigns in Portugal Amid Strikes and Tight Economy
Lisbon reports a calm period despite a citywide strike by postal and telegraph workers cutting off outside communication. Officials note rising living costs and higher taxes fueling discontent, yet no Bolshevist movement or revolution is seen. inquiries show workers seek only fair wages amid economic strain.
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Lisbon
A. P
Portugal
Abolish State Senate Urged by The Peoples' Say Editor
The Peoples' Say urges readers to message two state legislators to abolish the state Senate. It argues a single legislative house is preferable after WV's ratification vote split, noting the Senate blocked ratification and blaming big trusts and press ownership. Thomas Gordin er signs from 327 South Central Avenue.
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the Times
Senate
West Virginia
House
State Senate
U.S. Senate
Thomas Gordiner
South Central
Robbers Steal $200 From Sing Lee Laundry
Bridgeport police seek four men who entered Sing Lee’s laundry at 55 Jones Avenue last night, choked the 55 year old proprietor into unconsciousness, and escaped with $200 from an old coat found in a back room. Lee cannot describe the attackers. The bold hold-up occurred as people passed by the shop.
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Sing Lee
Jones Avenue
Bridgeport
Imany
Lee
Gain Strength After Pl
Advertisement asserts Father John’s Medicine purges alcohol and builds strength with pure food. The brief promotes restorative health benefits and frames the product as a wholesome, Fatherly remedy.
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Father John
Fifty Years Ago in Stratford Local Notes
The Farmers Gazette item recalls James F. Lewis beginning work on McCoy's new stable on Middle street. Obituary mentions the mother of the Misses Ward at Lafayette Street seminary. Local business Hubbell Jones & Co. formed, occupying Courtland Kelsey’s former yard and office opposite St Ann. Peas arrive in abundant markets and postages stamps expected around April first. Canadian lawyer Charles O Connor recovers from smallpox after a voyage.
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James F. Lewis
Stratford
McCoy
Middle Street
Mollan
Main Street
Charles O’connor
New York City
Europe
Determined Contest for Authority in Germany and Prussia
Reports from Europe describe widespread civil unrest as towns in Silesia and Germany pledge allegiance to a new government. Fighting erupts in Dresden, Leipzig, and Magdeburg with fatalities and a general strike in Leipzig. naval officers reported killed in Kiel.
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Prussia
Silesia
Germany
Berlin
Paris
Dresden
Leipzig
Brandenburg
Chemnitz
Berne
Switzerland
Kiel
Magdeburg
I Kiel
London
Mathias Erzberger
Ebert
Exchange Telegraph Company
Obituaries and notices from city papers March 1920
A sequence of death notices and funeral details from March 1920 lists Henrietta Kuhl age 72 at 204 Bronx Avenue with funeral March 16 at Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn, Edwin R Butlif at 509 Wood Avenue with funeral March 17, Johanna Smith of Fairfield funeral March 18, Mary Smith of Main Street funeral March 18, and Mary Smith’s burial at St Michael's Cemetery. Also classified ads for car service at Boston Garage, a room request by a 25 year old seeking private family lodging, and a stenographer wanted for a life insurance office plus general help wanted notices.
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Kuhl
Henrietta
Joseph Kuhl
Bronx Avenue
Greenwood Cemetery
Brooklyn
Sisbey
Edwin Raymond Butliff
Wood Avenue
Mountain Grove
Smith
Fairfield
Johanna
Hugh Smith
Harry Barker
Post Road
St. Thomas’ Church
St. Thomas’ Cemetery
Automobile Cortere
Stabe | Smith
Mary
Thomas B. Smith
Frederick Zwier- Jein
Main Street
St. Charles’ Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Exclude Many From Courtroom in Kupfer Divorce Case
State Referee Roraback ordered sheriff to admit only principals bar members and newspaper representatives to this afternoon session of the Kupfer versus Kupfer divorce action in Lafayette Street court. Large crowd attended prior hearings with lurid testimony, spectators filling the public space. The morning focused on William P. Taylor versus Julia Taylor. Kupfer trial to resume this afternoon.
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Walter S. Kupfer
Lafayette Street
Ruth Baker Kupfer
Roraback
Nise Memers
Kupfer
William P. Taylor
Julia Taylor
Child Struck by Auto in City Collision
Pauline Kolimago a 4 year old of 635 Main street was struck crossing at Main and Fairfield by a car driven by Thomas Eden of 1625 Stratford avenue. The child was taken to Emergency hospital found uninjured later moved home. Eden was not arrested as accident deemed unavoidable.
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Pauline Kolimago
Main Street
Thomas Eden
Stratford Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Eden
Probate court notices and estate actions in Bridgeport Stratford
Notices from the Connecticut probate court and superior court in Bridgeport and Stratford detail estates of William B. Wheeler and Alfred Metcalf, including six month creditor claims, real estate sale orders, and a quiet title suit requiring publication of notice in Bridgeport newspaper times.
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State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Bridgeport
William B. Wheeler
Archer C. Wheeler
Golden Hill St
Conn. T
Connecticut
Stratford
Conn
Alfred Metcalf
E. A
Causa
Charles H. Welles
Fairfield County
Superior Court
Eusabawn Leitzinger
Alma E. Bessant
Willard R. Miller
Bridgeport Times-Farmer
Os D
Michael J. Flanagan
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Barnum
Farmer Publishing Co
Fairfield Ave
Associates Press
Post Odico
Gridgeport
By Temple
Suri
Holcomb
Gaphophone Co
Kellumner
Peoples
Misses Ward
Young Ladies’ Seminary
Wlluau Ucu
Luday’s Wants
Boston
Boston Ave
Cor
Beecher
M. C
Family St
Black Rock Spar
Pine St
Bee
Elizabeth Seitzinger
Phoebe Gorham
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