Treaty delay sparks election debate in Bridgeport editorial
The March 20 1920 Bridgeport Times urges voters to weigh the failed treaty ratification in the Senate as a pre election issue. It argues delays threaten peace and fuel unrest led by Bolshevism and radicalism, warning of future consequences for the unborn and urging caution in partisan actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum
The
Farmer Publishing Co
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport
Conn
Surance
Associated Press
Connecticut
Senate
George Washington
America
Divorce case ends in abrupt settlement amid scandal
A complex divorce case involving accusations against a husband wife and several doctors ends with an abrupt settlement granting the wife the divorce. The article argues such settlements conceal truth and urges trials to determine guilt, noting involvement of noted authors and a Fox Film adaptation in progress.
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Tria
Iso
Families to Occupy Lofts in New York Housing Crisis
Chief Ken son ordered a city survey of loft buildings to provide temporary furniture storage for families evicted over rent refusals. Mayor Hylan warned real estate men of health and moral dangers, noting over 60 000 apartments house multiple families, some with more than two families.
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New York
Kenson
Fire Department
Hylan
Radicals Capture Essen Amid German Capital Turmoil
Berlin grim with strikes as Communists gain ground in many districts. In Leipzig fierce fighting shifts control. Kiel sailors seize three German cruisers. In Stuttgart dispatches say the National Assembly will stay in session for now. Noske faces confidence vote as rewards offered for leaders of Berlin revolt.
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Berlin
Leiprte
Kiel
Haimbure
Ferlin
Stuttgart
National Assembly
Ebert
Bern
Bechin
Unser den Linien
Tt Ten
Paris
Gustav Noske
Four more coal operators indicted in federal case
Indianapolis reports four coal operators indicted for conspiracy to violate the Lever Act by inflating fuel prices and defrauding the United States. Edward D Logsdon B E Neale and W H Tobin of Indianapolis and William Seller of Brazil Ind surrendered to federal marshals and posted 10000 bond each. Census Bureau 1920 figures show Schenectady 88728 Hamilton 39675 Selma 15607 with notable increases.
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Indianapolis
United States
Edward D. Logsdon
B. E., Neale
W. H. Tobin
William Seller
Brazil
Ind
Police fetch fugitives from New York for desertion case
State Policeman Frank Yerilli escorted by Hartford officials went to New York to bring back Vincenzo Zito and Annie Lombardi wanted on desertion charges. The couple reportedly left Connecticut after asserting family neglect. Governor Holcomb secured requisition papers for their return.
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Frank Yerilli
New York City
Thomas F. Egan
Hartford
Vincenzo Zito
Annie Lombard
New York
Marcus H. Holcomb
Zito
Lombardi
Exchange rate outlook cited by Canadian banker
Toronto reports that the adverse exchange rate between Great Britain and the United States is expected to persist for years. D A Cameron of the Canadian Bank of Commerce warned the board that Canada cannot borrow advantageously in the United States while this condition remains. US holds Canadian securities valued at 1.2 billion dollars with an annual interest of 65 million. Madrid notes a clash near Lucius Morocco between police friendly troops and rebels, with four native troops killed and many wounded. rebel losses heavy.
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Toronto
Great Britain
United States
D. A. Cameron
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Board of Trade
Canada
Madrid
Lucius
Morocco
Hidh Commission
Sailors abandon schooner Jeremiah Smith at sea
Seven crew members of the American schooner Jeremiah Smith report abandoning ship off Cape Cod after leaving Newport News for Mangaillo Cuba with coal. Meanwhile divorce filings name Andrew A. J. Rist of Peifield as plaintiff against Mary F. Rist, alleging misconduct with Oncar Meyers and seeking custody of a minor child. Paperwork filed in Superior Court for April term. Also mentions a literary excerpt and an upcoming life insurance meeting in Hartford with J Stanley Edwards as speaker.
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New York
Jeremiah Smith
Boston
Newport News
Mangaillo
Cuba
Sani
Hatteras
Gibraltar
Oncar Meyers
Andrew A. J. Rist
Peifield
Mary F. Rist
Meyers
Detroit
Mich
Prentiff
Rist
Coupe
Sante Life Usuanswers Aesociation
Hartford
J. Stanley Edwards
National Life Underwriters’ Association
Insurance Commissioners of
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Connecticut Association
Western Massachusetts Association
Springfield
General strike called off in Germany after talks
March 26 Berlin advices report the general strike in Germany has ended. The government is said to have granted concessions to independent socialists and will publish details soon. Also last night Cass? Symert church presented M. J. Grattan a gold trimmed ebony baton, director's tile, and leather cass at renewal.
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Germany
Berlin
Grattan
Symert
M. J. Grattan
Terrence B. Smith
Local funerals honor Hart Thibodeau Barrett and Kettle
Funeral services were held for Harry Hart at Rourke and Boucher on Main Street with interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Mary Thibodeau died at 4 Houston Street after illness. survived by husband Frederick J. Thibodeau and son Frederick Jr. services to be announced. William M. Barrett’s funeral from East Main Street home included a high mass at St Mary’s Church with naval salutes by Veterans of Foreign Wars. burial at St Michael’s Cemetery. David Kettle of 256 Seaview Avenue had services at J H Carroll parlor, with burial in Lake View Cemetery. officiant D M Lewis of Newfield M Church observed a large turnout.
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Marry Hart
Harry Hart
Rourke & Boucher
Main Street
Lakeview Cemetery
Louise Tibedeau
Mary
Frederick J. Thibodeau
Houston Street
Frederick Jr
Re U.S Army
Mary Clark
John
Mechanicsville
Conn
James
New York City
William M. Barrett
East Main St
St. Mary's Church
Reniem
M. J. Traynor
Frank Munich
Raymond H. Harris Qost
J. & Navy
R. Davis
William Schmidt
William Kryenski
C. B. Parcels
J. J. Lendit
J. McGuinness
St. Michael's Cemetery
David Kettle
Seaview Avenue
J. H. Carroll
Elm Street
D. M. Lewis
Newfield M
Lake View
Atp Thibodeau
Louise Clark
Church of the Sacred Heart
St. Michael's Cemeteria
P Wheeler
Fairfield Avenue
George W. Wheeler
Hawley & Wilmot
Lafayette Street
Union Cemetery
Easton
Looking Back Fifty Years From The Farmer 1870
A compilation from The Farmer dated March 20 1870 notes a Baltimore firm receiving Winsted lake ice via the Naugatuck Railroad. Fr Synnott returned from Rome to the city after the Encumenical Council. A Danbury woman postponed her wedding due to poultry care. Streetcar crowding in New York prompts local remark. About 20 locals surprised Mr and Mrs George Hubbell at South Avenue. Milford mail bag hurled from a 2:30 express shattered and scattered contents. Two married North New Britain women left home for unclear reasons.
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Baltimore
Naugatuck R BR
Father Synnott
Rome
Aten Eeraed
George A. Hubbell
South Avenue
Milford
New Britain
Chinamen Desert Sanded Upon New York Ports
Chinese sailors enter the United States through New York ports despite import bans and Seamen's Act rights. Deserters from Standard Transportation Barber Steamship and Dollar lines seek higher U.S. wages. inspectors permit landings, leading to higher American crew costs and shipboard shortages.
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United States
New York
Steamship Companies
Standard Transportation Company
Standard of Company of New York
Barber Steamship Lines
Dollar Steamship Company
Sisson
Immigration Service
Tthe
Steamship
Pacific
Hong Kong
Shanghai
China
San Francisco
Seattle
Supporting Cast for Tom Mix in No Limit Carson
Francelia Billington Lester Cuneo Charles K French Lucille Younge Joseph Bennett and Wilbur Higby join Tom Mix in No Limit Carson. The cast list highlights notable players from silent westerns, signaling a star packed production with experienced supporting names.
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Tom Mix
Fox Cowboy
Carson
Francelia Billington
Lester Cuneo
Charles K. French
Lucille Younge
Joseph Bennett
Wilbur Higby
Nelson MacDowell Plays Doctor In Lyons and Morans Film
Nelson MacDowell, famed for the insane doctor role in Every thing but the Truth, is a real M D and leading medical authority. He graduated from Northwestern University, became a professor of nervous diseases, then traveled to California to recuperate while appearing in several screen productions.
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Nelson MacDowell
Lyons and Moran
Northwestern University
Chicago
California
Schooner Jere G Shaw Goes Ashore Off Block Island
Four mast schooner Jere G Shaw ran aground near Sand Point. Coast guards deployed breeches buoy to rescue the crew from the logwood loaded vessel sailing from St Mare Haiti to New York.
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Block Island
R. 1
Jere G. Shaw
Sand Point
Coast Guards
St . Mare
Haiti
New York
Films Caravan Heads California for Soul of Rafael Scenes
Clara Kimball Young and a large production party depart Los Angeles in a caravan of light cars to shoot scenes for For the Soul of Rafael across California. The journey includes a full kitchen, a photo lab truck, dressing rooms, and other essentials for about three weeks. A March 22 memorial mass is planned for the late Mrs Bridget Carey at St Augustine's Church in the morning. Funeral notices follow for Louise Thibodeau, George W Wheeler, and a missing canvas bag of lace offer reward. Lost and for sale notices conclude the item.
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Clara Kimball Young
Harry Garson
Los Angeles
Rafael
California
Carey
Bridget Carey
St Augustine’s Church
Summerfield
Barnum Aves
Cali
Bloc Gas Station
John St. Phen Bar
Franklin
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Stephen Ayrolds
Fox Film Corporation
James Oliver Curwood
Marge O'Doone
David Smith
Pauline Starke
Nile
Eich
Ea Oe
Temple
Essen
London
Baden
Kapp
Lustrwita
Cologne
Ekehanga Tenegraph
Amsterdam
Population Statistics
Washington
Schenectady
Hamilton
Ohio
Selma
Ala
Wilkie Collins
Manestoner
Rachel
India
Avarat
Rachel Verinder
Moore
Danbury
Painters
Maplewood Ave
J. Ganor
Danville
Tis
Kurn
Philadelphia
Coram Ave
Shelton
SWEET
Woodbury
Stratford, Conn
Simpson, Brown & Co
Birdsey St
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