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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1920

Page

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Supreme Court ruling frees whiskey transport to homes

Washington officials fear broad liquor withdrawals from bond storage after the high court ruled whiskey may be transported to owners. Internal Revenue and Prohibition Bureau advisers discuss regulations, guarantees for owners, and possible safeguards to counter mass withdrawals. Officials estimate 45 million gallons of whiskey and 20 million gallons of gin plus other spirits in bond could be affected.

W. H. Atkins International News Service Washington Supreme Court Internal Revenue Williams Kramer Wan Internal Revenue Bureau Eal Enforcement Bureau Coun

Women Run This Village Sure Enough Yoncalla Oregon

Yoncalla Oregon November 10 Women led Yoncalla after election day electing a woman mayor and a woman to every city post. Mayor Mary Burt, a Pacific College alumna, vows to study conditions and provide efficient government. Men concede defeat though former Mayor Lasswell offers help.

Yoncalla Oregon Mary Burt Oregonian Pacific College Republican Council Jennie R. Lasswell Bernice Wilson Pioneer Nettie Hannan Yoncailt Jesse B. Lasswell

Memorial Mass Honors Lord Mayor Terrence MacSwiney in Cork

Sacred Heart church filled with mourners for the memorial service for Terrence MacSwiney Lord Mayor of Cork celebrated by Rev Dr Moore with deacon Rev Sullivan and sub-deacon Rev Mooney. A special quartet performed with May Casserly singing Let Him Rest In Erin. Additional requiem masses noted at Blessed Sacrament St Augustines and others observed Souls Day services.

Sacred Heart Church Terrence MacSwiney Cork Richard 3. Moore John A. Sullivan T. P. Mooney William Chew John Casserly Theresa O'Brien May Casserly Charles Ogren Erin Blessed Sacrament Father Landry Edward Shaughnessy Michael Lynch St. Peter's Church St. Augustine's Church James Ninill Bowen Donahue

Phelan Holds Neff Inquest

Coroner John J. Phelan conducts an exhaustive inquest into the accident that killed William JeNett, Chicago Auto Supply sales manager, when a jitney bus crowding 25 salesmen was struck by a lumber truck driven by Frank Amadeo. Oscar Roskobh, another Chicago Auto Supply salesman, was badly injured and will return to Chicago with colleagues Reece and Stross after the inquest.

John J. Phelan William Je'Nett Chicago Auto Supply Chicago Lum Reidgeert Frank Amadeo Neff Oscar Roskobh Meers Reece and Stross

Expressman knocked out in Saloon Alley incident

George Onley expressman of 1203 Howard avenue was slugged from behind at West Kinston avenue and Grand Street at 2:30 am. He received first aid, was taken to St Vincent's hospital, but released home after minor injuries. He declined to name suspects. Mrs Pearson of 844 Broad Street fractured her hip after a fall while stooping for a magazine at home at about five o'clock.

George Onley Howard Avenue Ca Pearson Lax Koighe John Kotelos Spruce Street Lyitz Hancock and Verdin Avenues Coyle St. Vincent's Hospital

Campaign spending reports for local races show varied totals

Samuel Lavit reports spending 177.75 with sources including 5 from personal funds and 85 from button sales. Webster lists 25 for Board of Education expenses while Kilpatrick spent 45 for Representative. Knapp 43.48 for alderman, Martin 50 for alderman, Cooney reports no cost.

Samuel Lavit Congress Lavit Armory A. R. Rooms William R. Webster Board of Education H W. H. Haven Republican Town Committee N. F. Kilpatrick Alfred J. Knapp Earl C. Martin Patrick J. Cooney

Vanished Client Dismissal Ends Park City Suit

In Judge Maltbie's court attorneys could not locate the client in two Park City Construction cases against Michael Boone and Wenzel G. Steigler. The suits were dismissed. Claims totaled 14000 for a building contract violation and 1500 for improper care of property by a deputy sheriff under attachment.

Park City Construction Company Michael Boone

Relief expedition to Polar Bear sails from Nome

Seattle reports Nome Alaska residents plan a snow sled relief voyage across the Arctic to the trading schooner Polar Bear trapped off the Siberian coast, 225 miles from Nome. Reindeer will pull the sleds and supplies are being gathered for the rescue effort.

Seattle Nome Alaska Arctic Siberian

Police Break Up Bad Gang In City Robberies

Police report eight men arrested as suspects in a string of city burglaries, including the Connors Clothing Co. break on State street. Three cases were noted in City court with no connection found for three defendants.

Connors Clothing Co State Street Wilder Notted Thomas Stanzo Cleveland Louis Campartio Curtiss Street Joseph Bierno Hallett Street Campagno John Berescias Booth Street Nicola Pisanelli Willard Street Dominick Trischitta Crescent Avenue Simeto Vingenzo Cleveland, C Michael Riso Hallett St Frank Caesrea Reilly Street Beresclas Pisannelli

Parish House Dynamited in Struthers Ohio Church

In Struthers Ohio a parish house of Holy Trinity Czech Slovak Catholic church was dynamited early today. The porch was blown off but no one was injured. Rev John Frena new priest faced protests from church members who for a time kept an armed guard. They say former Rev Joseph Zalibera was removed for seeking Slovak autonomy and Frena for supporting Czech Slovak union. Officials in Cleveland deny political motive. Explosion shattered windows on one side of the parish house and church and a hall across the street.

Frena Heso Cleveland

24 OF STEEL UNIONS PLAN FUTURE STRIKE

Washington nov 10 the presidents of 24 international unions tied to the last steel strike will meet in Washington to decide on a new campaign to organize the steel industry the federation executive council will also discuss the open shop threat and a possible coordinated offensive with the 116 affiliated unions amid war chests and tense talks the Amalgamated Association pressures to oust Foster and Fitzpatrick and threatens to withhold cooperation unless their links are severed

Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Federation Fians Lko Samuel Gomers Iling United States Steel Corporation Amalgamated Association of Steel, Iron and Tin Workers William Z. Foster John Fitzpatrick National Organization Committee Foster Fitzpatrick

Bishop Brewster Hosts Connecticut Auxiliary Delegates

The Woman's Auxiliary to the Diocese of Connecticut held its fortieth annual meeting at St Johns Church with 600 delegates. Rev Chauncey P D Brewster celebrated communion this morning. An address by Rev Harvey T Walter of Porto Rico and another by Bishop Thomas G Gailor followed. Mrs Edward Campion Acheson led the business session as state president. Delegates from every parish attended and a luncheon and buffet were planned in church and parish hall.

Diocese of Connecticut St. John's Church Chauncey PD. Brewster Harvey T. Walter Porto Rico Thomas G. Gailor Edward Campion Acheson Auxiliary Women’s Board of Managers St. John's Parish House St. John’s Parish Hall Lunceon St. Mary's St. Mary's Guild of Maud Clarkson George Rand Louise ‘Hough

Mrs Dunn Drinks Horse Medicine Dies in Crisis

Baltimore Maryland reports Coroner Hennessey investigates the death of Marie Dunn 34 wife of James J Dunn a Missouri resident and horse stable owner. Authorities say she drank a preparation used for horses in a personal crisis after an argument then died at a local hospital. Also noted: Louis Smith 27 injured his right forearm while cranking a delivery car at Cherry Wreck and treated by Dr. B J Coyle.

Baltimore Hennessey Marie Dunn Missouri James J. Dunn Dunn Louis Smith Central Avery New York Cleaning and Dyeing Company B. J. Coyle

Who is he a doctor with offices on Main street

A riddle-like notice asks who is the very successful and well known man who is a doctor not a medical doctor and has offices facing Main street. It promises payment to the first correct written identification mailed to the Times Office.

Times Office

Savard Profile Read by NBC Readers in City Test

A profile of J. H. Savard was easily read by the profile readers. The Davis and Savard firm at a top corner reported identification of Savard along with Julius Kalajas, Carl C. Beck, and Neil Glynn confirming at three sixty four yesterday afternoon.

J. H. Savard Hi Davis

Flock Divided By Malonis In Greek Orthodox Church

Malonis accused of causing disturbance during services at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on West Liberty street. George Manionis, meat market proprietor and church board president, arrested on breach of peace charge after pastor Rev. Gerassimus Elias claimed personal remarks during a sermon supporting aid to war stricken orphans. Judge Wilder postponed ruling to Tuesday. Malonis released on $50 bond. Rt Rev Joakim Malachias attempted to mediate as faction divides formed inside the church.

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church West Liberty Street George Manionis State Street Gerassimusies Elias Wilder Malonis Times Alexander New York Asia Minor Joakim Malachias

Plan to Recruit 50 000 Consumers League Members

The Consumers League officers met at 1087 Broad Street and formed plans to boost membership to 50 000. Committees were appointed and campaigns outlined to energize gas consumers, gaining approval from lodges and societies that pledge support in the effort.

Consumers’ League Broad Street League

Harding Has No Worries On Tarpon Chase

President elect Warren G. Harding sails off Point Isabel to catch a tarpon as negotiations on the Peace Treaty continue in the background. He plans individual conferences and a possible Armistice Day address in Brownsville while a post office overflows with mail and a drunken man is found unconscious on a sidewalk nearby.

Point Isabel Tex Warren G. Harding Brownsville

No Confessions From Suspects In Murder Case

Re publicans in Redding push for a recount of probate judge votes after an election whose official tally gave F. A. Judd a one vote lead over J. B. Sanford. Scrutinized ballots show two that could flip the result, one miscast on the reverse side and another with a penciled mark near Sanford’s name. Lawful inquiries and potential errors are cited as the petition seeks review. In Newtown, Max Kranz and Joseph Roach are jailed on murder suspicions tied to Arthur V. Donahue’s death. state police withhold details while continuing investigation and awaiting coroner guidance. The car and gun are in police possession. officers deny released confessions and assert ongoing work, with hearing extended for a week.

Times Redding J. B. Sanford The Voice F. A. Judd Mr. Sanford Judd Max Kranz Bridgeport Joseph Roach Danbur Arthur V. Donahue William R. Hearst New York Newtown Frank Virelli Denahut Sergent Virelli Omcer Stenvis Kranz John Street Ama Kranz G. H. McCarthy

Alderman Brown Accused Under Charter Wiring Contracts

An attachment filed by Kilpatrick & Hotz Co and Flynn & Powers Co reveals Alderman R Arthur Brown has 1350 dollars due him for wiring voting machines last Tuesday. The charges state a council member may not receive employment from boards with compensated work. Brown chairs the Voting Machine Committee and oversaw wiring agreements this year. Kilpatrick & Hotz claim 563.49 and attached 1000 dollars. Flynn & Powers claim 152 and attached 350 dollars. Brown disputes the amounts and says adjustments are forthcoming.

R. Arthur Brown Kilpatrick & Hotz Co Flynn & Powers Co Alderman Brown Common Council Daniel M. Rowland Rowland Brown

Martin Urges Harding On Foreign Policy Early

Paris dispatch reports La Matin urging President-elect Harding to reveal policy soon. The paper expresses hope America ended war late but should not rush peace and cautions against deciding without consulting congressional leaders.

Paris Harding la Matin America Wilson

Minors Face Modified Lasker Plan at Baseball Convention

Kansas City Mo November 10 The threatened baseball war may be averted as the minor leagues act as peacemakers The National Association meets for a second day hearing the plan of the American League Ban B Johnson and George W Miller The minors prepared to hear Garry Herrmann represent the 14 clubs as National League officials attend The Lasker plan may be modified for the minors with the 1920 model government seen as a stronger reform and Johnson factions appealing for support by urging minors to back them or not back the others

Kansas City National Assorition American League Ban B. Johnson George W. Miller Garry Herrmann Herrmann National League Lasker

Lloyd George pledges stern Ireland policy at Guildhall

London reports Premier Lloyd George affirmed a hard line in Ireland and rejected concessions to Sinn Fein in his Guildhall address on international and domestic affairs. The Daily Mail mocked the speech as goodwill toward everyone except Ireland while Times questioned government confidence. He saw Bolshevism fade in Russia and praised German indemnity steps.

London Ireland Sinn Fein Lloyd-George Guildhall Daily Mail the Times Germany Rusia

President Wilson Sick. Ambassador Says He May Retire

In Tendon on November 10 John W. Davis American ambassador to Britain said President Wilson is much sicker than believed and will likely retire to an estate near Washington after his term ends to write. Davis refused to name a successor but staff expect Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University to become ambassador.

Wilson John W. Davis Great Britain Embasy Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University New York City

Weather Forecast for New Haven and Connecticut

Fair and much colder tonight with strong northwest winds. Temperatures have fallen over the northern and western districts, with freezing levels reaching Oklahoma. The lowest reading reported was six below zero at White River, Canada.

New Haven Connecticut Lawrence Lake Region New England Oklahoma White River Canada

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Phelan Neff Inquest Expressman Sam Lavit Board of Teducation Robert Nivelle Statute of Liberty New York Harbor U.S la Lorraine General Nivelle Brewster Savard Elias Sanford Roach Martin
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