McCarthy Says His Life Is Threatened Over Prohibition Work
Prohibition officials report that William J. McCarthy of Boston has received death threats due to his enforcement of the Volstead Act in New England. Captain Spencer Bliss and Assistant Prohibition Commissioner confirm an investigation will review conditions, with McCarthy stating he has been targeted by violators seeking to bribe or intimidate him.
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Capt. Bliss
Department
McCarthy
Spencer Bliss
Washington
William J. McCarthy
Boston
Massachusetts
Prohibition Enforcement
New England
Fenton
Mairfield
Bliss
Audi Kumors
Aerate
Nine Hunger Strikers in Cork Relent to Live
Hunger striking prisoners in Cork, after an order from Arthur Griffith, end their 94 day fast and accept nourishment. Relatives and Bishop Cohalan urged them to live to continue serving Ireland, while Father J Fielding praised the decision and dismissed foreign militarism as a concern.
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Cork
Treland
Arthur Grimt
Irish Republic
Michael Fitzgerald
Joseph Murphy
Griffith
Cohalan
Father J. Fielding
St. Justin's
Chicago
Ireland
Berlin
Belgium
Germany Spokesman Says Reichstag May Accept League Invite
Geneva reports Dr Hermann Mueller vice president of Germanys Foreign Affairs Committee says Germany will not formally apply for admission to the League but would not ignore an invitation if extended. He notes the League lacks Russia and the United States and suggests the body might resist rapid entry. If the assembly accepts an invitation, Germany would consider it.
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Geneva
Germany
League of Nations
Hermann Mueller
Foreign Affairs ‘Committee
Reichstag
League
Russia
United States
Harding Still Storm Bound
President-elect Harding remained at his Point Isabel coastal retreat as a cold northerbound storm kept him ashore and marooned on land. He planned tarpon fishing Monday if the weather clears and a golf outing Tuesday in Brownsville with Gov. Hobby, then a special train to New Orleans for a fivehour stop and luncheon with the Association of Commerce officials.
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Point Isabel
Tex
Harding
Brownsville
Texas
New Orleans
Panama
Associaion of Commerce
Ralph Amado Held in Jitney Smash Case
Ralph Amado of 1483 East Main Street was held criminally responsible for William Neff of Chicago’s death after an inquest by Coroner John J. Phelan. The City Court delayed proceeding until November 20 and Amado is held on $1,000 bond for further investigation by the coroner.
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Ralph Amado
East Main Street
William Neff
Chicago
John J. Phelan
Amado
City Lumber Co
Yellow Mill Bridge
Neff
Auto Supply Company of
Chicazo
Loxton Company
Bridgeport
Frank McKeon
Danbury
Mary H. Cail
McKeon
Thieves Loot Furs From Tesiny Residence
Burglars gained entry through a second floor transom at 4119 Fronc Street and stole fur coats valued at 1500 dollars. The loss included ponyskin, sealskin, raccoon, and muskrat garments. A later note mentions a letter to David S Roach from Senator Harding's secretary regarding a treasurership consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Tesiny
Fronc Street
Tesiny
Jik
Lawa
Harding
Beach
David S Roach
United States
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Quarters Ready in Two Weeks
The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce plans to move into its ground floor quarters at 297 State Street within fourteen days. Ten thousand dollars has been spent remodeling the rooms on the premises formerly occupied by W. T. Hincks & Company.
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Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
State Street
W. T. Hincks & Company
Gas Poison Kills Detective Dunlap
New Haven reports detective Robert P. Dunlap, age 60, died of gas poisoning after overnighting at his Mo mauguin cottage where a stove leak caused unconsciousness. He served 25 years on the police force and was known statewide. The other item notes Red Cross ceremonies in New York honoring Florence Nightingale with international attendance.
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New Haven
Robert P. Dunlap
Momauguin
Dunlap
Florence Nightingale
New York
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Conn
First Cold Snap Triggers Coal Shortage Across Regions
The first winter cold snap drives thousands in Bridgeport to seek coal amid scarce supplies. Telegraph reports show worse shortages elsewhere, including Buffalo where a doctor’s certificate is needed for a ton. A Common Pleas Court suit seeks $400 in damages over a $387 loan from V Buffa of New York to Edward Pietrusewicz of Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport
Telegraph
Buffalo
Great Lakes
Common Pleas Court
V. Buffa
New York
Edward Pietrusewicz
Socialist Urges Soviet Russia Be Recognized
Representative-elect Meyer London of New York's lower East Side argues for immediate U S recognition of the Soviet government calling it a fatal blunder not to. He says Russia is a necessary friend and notes his antiwar stance and opposition to the Versailles treaty.
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New York
Congress
Meyer London
Lower East Side
Roosevelt
Johnson and Borah
Russia
Deliver Sermons On Red Cross Sunday
Washington reports that sermons in churches nationwide will mark Red Cross Sunday. Dr Lavingston Farrand, head of the Red Cross Central Committee, says ministers will highlight Europe relief, domestic programs, and junior Red Cross efforts in schools and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Red Cross
Europe
Red Cross
Lavingston Farrand
Central Committee of the Red Cross
Garbage funds diverted as teachers’ salaries threatened
The Tax Board on November 9 voted to divert 25 000 dollars from the school appropriation to cover teacher salaries, potentially forcing cash basis garbage collection. Board secretary John Wynkoop expressed no prior notice and said contracts with teachers would require replacement funds. Frederick Keeler confirmed the transfer occurred but offered few details, noting a sub committee handles such matters and that a quorum was present.
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Board of Education
Tax Board
John Wynkoop
the Times
Frederick D. Keeler
Board of Apportionment
Timesman
Who Is He A Noted City Figure Big Dealer On Board
A description details a tall blond successful man known for his cap and long association with a city board. He is well liked and not on Main Street. A prize is offered for the first to identify him under the stated rules by mail or delivery.
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Main Street
Borgman Scores On A Tough One
The Times reader challenge identified G. A. McAneny, business manager of the New York Times and former Manhattan borough president, who spoke to three hundred Bridgeport businessmen at the Chamber of Commerce. A. Borgman correctly identified him at 3:12 yesterday afternoon.
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Times
A. Boreman
Morehouse Street
G. A. McAneny
New York Times
Manhattan
Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport
McAneny
Bergman
Wrangel Evacuates Sebastopol as Bolshevik Drive Enters Crimea
London dispatch reports General Baron von Wrangel's forces have evacuated Sebastopol amid panicked refugees and ship requisitions at Constantinople. Bolshevik control of the Isthmus of Perekop cuts Crimea off, with Wrangel’s army under growing pressure as Trotsky’s troops push toward their last line of defense.
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London
Baron von Wrangel
Sebastopol
Constantinople
Isthemus
Perekov
Crimean
von Wrangle
Warsaw
Crimea
Wrangel
Trotsky
Putrid
Yale Princeton Gridiron Clash Weather Sets Ideal Scene
Princeton leads Yale by slight betting edge as clear cold weather grips Princeton N J for the Yale Princeton game. Yale arrives with Tad Jones plans uncertain and Callahan brothers pairing at center draws noted attention among coaches and fans.
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Princeton
N. J
Yale
Tiger
New Haven
Tad Jones
Callahan Brothers
Eli Leatler
Cutler
Legendre McKay
Beek
Acosta
McMahon Cross
Callahan
Dickinson
Walker
Hooper Dilworth
Stinson
Davis
Kempton
Laurie Campbell
Lelb
Gilroy Belly
Garrity Jordan
Scheerer
Made in Bridgeport Exposition planned after holidays
Pottsville notes miners returning to work easing coal shortages as Bridgeport exhibitors prepare a major exposition to showcase local goods. The Times reports strong backing and early committee plans with firms signaling large displays to rival New England industry events. Walter C. Faxon of Aetna Life Insurance dies in Hartford at 59.
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Pottsville
Potts Ville
Times
Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
New England
Walter C. Faxon
Hartford
Cond
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Mr. Faxon
Oliver May Linked to City Robbery Ring
Lawrence Oliver, 20, of Pem broke Street, was arrested as a possible driver for a gang of five automo brainy thieves who burgled clothing stores over two months. Police say Oliver, a jitney driver with a Hudson car, lived near the gang’s pool room headquarters and helped in a Morris Cohn break at 1230 Stratford Avenue. Investigations trace $1,500 in plunder to five burglaries including Connor's Clothing Co and Sam Woolen, with officers still seeking more logs and hidden loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Oliver
Pembroke Street
Joan H. Regan
Patrick J. Flanagan
Young Oliver
Connor
Stratford Avenue
Liberty Clothing Co
Kossuth Street
Kiely
Sam Woolen
C. Chappotian
Barnum Avenue
Benson Heads Board Again
Rear Admiral William Benson to chair the Shipping Board with six further appointees under the Merchant Marine act. Six new members named from Alabama Oregon New York California Wisconsin Missouri with terms from one to five years. Benson from Georgia, six year term. Salaries set at 12000. Appointments are recess and await Senate approval. Hoover to meet AFL officials to avert industrial unrest. Weather notes: cold with light winds in New England and Florida freezing temps reaching Pensacola.
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Washington
William & Benson
Shipping Board
White House
Merchant Marine Act
Frederick I. Thompson
Alabama
Joseph N. Teal
Oregon
John A. Donald
New York
Chester H. Rowell
California
Guy D. Goff
Charles Sutter
Missouri
Admiral Benson
Georgia
Senate
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Harding Still Storm Bound
C. OF. C
Socialist
Soviet Russia
S. D. Weyer International News Service
Unite States
Pridseport
Borgman
Carl Kleine
G. Prahm
Sophie Heckmers
U&u
Oliver
Bension
Srageport
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