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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1920

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Allies Tighten Grip on Mandate Lands at League Meeting

Geneva dispatch reports the League of Nations Council approving a permanent nine member mandate commission with authority over all mandates. The decision, unanimous in the council, covers disputes like the US protest of British oil privileges in Mesopotamia. The debate foreshadows sharp exchanges over America’s role in League decisions.

Newton C. Parkf Geneva Council of the League of Nations Great Britain Mesopotamia Tritain Merica United States League Robert Cecil South Africa Millen Australia Assembly America Millon League of Nations

A Day Saturday in the East Side

A Saturday in the East Side saw many saloons close early and police seemingly at rest. City court reported only two drunkenness cases before Judge Wilder, a rare quiet morning. Coffee houses kept busy as patrons sought drinks, not water.

Wilder

Christian Science Controversy Begins in Boston Court

In Boston on November 29 the Massachusetts Supreme Court started three days of arguments on the dispute between the trustees of the Abiding Society and the church directors. The case seeks an injunction to prevent directors from interfering with Publishing Society affairs. The courtroom was crowded. 25 people waited outside from 4 am. The suit is Eustace et al. vs Dickey et al. and concerns control of church publishing matters.

Boston Massachusetts Supreme Court Court House Ab- Umhing Society Eustace Dickey

Wilson to Stay in Washington After White House

President Wilson plans to remain in Washington after March 4 and devote time to writing, with Secretary Tumulty also staying to write about the president. A moderate earthquake shock was recorded by Georgetown University seismograph from 2:19 to 4:00 a.m., estimated at 5.1 magnitude, with likely Booth Aun ta reference.

Washington Wilson White House Joseph P. Tumulty Washinton Georgetown University Booth Aun

Funeral for Thomas Ununsbagn Attended by Officials

Public officials from city county and state joined a large funeral at St Patrick s church for Thomas Ununsbagn former Superintendent of Streets deputy sheriff and county sealer led by Mayor Clifford B Wilson Elks official L T Gallagher. Clergy choir and delegations from N Wheeler F of A Red Men K of C Hopostophs and Republican clubs attended. Public Works closed during the service and remains were interred at St Michael s cemetery with bearers including former High Sheriff JB Hawley and Deputy Sheriffs R F Nichols J W French and J Saray Olmstead William Goul.

St. Patrick's Church North Avenus Thomas Junuunsbagn John C. Lynch Father Dahme Kane Clifford B. Wilson L. T. Gallagher the Elks Devased Havng N. Wheeler F. of A Red Men K. of C Hopostophs Department of Public Works St. Michael's Cemetery St. Patrick's St. Joseph's JB. Hawley R. F. Nichols J. W. French Aa Saray J. ¥. Olmstead William Goul

Advocates Disuse of "Maker Sex" Terms

London on November 29 Councillor Margaret Hodges addressing the Women's Freedom League urged abolition of obsolete labels such as Lady weaker sex and fair sex She said it irritates to hear these words now that women stand beside men and proposed replacing terms like mother in law which have become jokes in comic literature.

London Women’s Freedom League Margaret Hodge Miss Hodges

Crehan Plans Campaign of Recognition for Irish Republic

Simon F. Crehan of the Connecticut branch of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic announces a mass meeting in Bridgeport led by MacSwiney Council. Jeremiah O Leary and Catherine Imre are slated speakers. The Bridgeport group will handle statewide organizing with a February state convention to elect permanent officers.

The Times Simon F. Crehan Connecticut DeValera Organization American Association For the Recognition MacSwiney Council Bridgeport Jeremiah O'Leary Catherine Lmere New York Jeremiah Ouiven John O'Sullivan James Mullaney Bernard Dalton Simeon Crehan Crehan Stamford EU. MacSwiney Council

Where Road's Money Was Not Expended

A Times report describes the New Haven railroad elevated through New Haven car and station area where a large gasoline engine powers air for riveters as workers replace hundreds of rusted plates and braces. Beginning at Union Street the overhaul will extend to the drawbridge and Danbury Division, with the structure long unused paint and rust replacing life.

New Haven Railroad New Haven Gang C. A. Sibley Times Union Street Danbury

Great Cut In Meat Prices Great Cut In Meat Prices

Chicago's meat market begins the week with prices near prewar levels. Pork declined to 22-27 cents a pound from 38-45 previously, loin pork to 22-27, and new declines in pork chops. Grass fattened beef down about 35 percent, corn fattened beef leveling as corn costs drop. Potatoes now 31 1/2 cents, coffee and other staples high, eggs and oranges remain the family staples, with table prices still near wartime peaks.

Chicago

Take Over Ryan's Financial Affairs In New York Rumor

New York November 29 Allan A Ryan who sparked attention with a Stulz Motors corner says he has asked Samuel Untermyer to represent him in overseeing his financial affairs. Untermyer may decide this evening whether to take the case. Ryan declined to discuss details pending the lawyer's reply. Also noted is a reception in Danbury for Norton Serre son of L H Serre, with guests from New York Chicago Bridgeport and Danbury. Edinburgh November 29 Bell receives freedom of the city for Edinburgh native Alexander Graham Bell inventor of the telephone.

New York Allan A. Ryan Stulz Motors Bawkers Samuel Untermyer Untermyer Ryan Evan Washington Williams Norton Serre Fairfield Clason Military Academy L. H. Serre Danbury Chicago Bridgeport Edinburgh Ciy Alexander Graham Bell

Identification contest in Saturday's Times ends without winner

The Times invites written identification of a profile seen on Saturday. The first correct submission will earn $1.00, but no one identified the profile, so no award was paid.

Times Office Times

Suit Filed Fast After Fatal Accident in Norwalk

In Norwalk, Ida Baer acting as administratrix for Stephen Baer filed a $10,000 damages suit against John A Ewing, driver of the car that killed Baer on Main street. The action followed the death of Baer in Norwalk Hospital within hours of the crash. Attachments were placed on five Danbury banks as the case heads to Bridgeport Superior Court. Wallace Ewing, driver, was arrested for reckless driving, later charged as manslaughter, and released on $1,500 bond awaiting an inquest.

Norwalk Conn Ida Baer Stephen Baer York Street John A Ewing Ridgefield Wallace Ewing Baer Main Street Danbury Bridgeport

Harding Sails for Jamaica Headed Home from Colon

President-elect Warren G. Harding travels aboard the U S S Pastores with his party 200 miles from Colon in the Caribbean Sea at dawn. The voyage follows rumors of Panamanian tensions over the Canal Zone. Harding assures he will seek friendly relations and cooperation once he assumes the presidency.

David M. Church International News Service Harding Warren G. Harding Jamaica Caribean Sea Colon Panam United States

Oppose Plan for Packers Divorcing Big Five

Washington officials denounce any court decree to divorce the big five stockholders from control of United properties. The statement pushes back against disrupting the current legislative process, issued by Charles A. Lyman of the National Board of Farm Organizations and leaders Florence Kelley and Maud Wood Park of the Consumers League and Women Voters.

Washington Charles A. Lyman National Board of Farm Organisations Florence Kelley National Psumers League Maud Wood Dork Ie Nacional League F Women Voters

Two Boys Still Missing After Disappearances

Police search continues for Kenneth Moore a 15 year old high school junior who vanished after morning classes on November 17. His father reports no trace or clue yet while fearing harm may have befallen him. Also missing is 13 year old George Elias from the Atlantic Hotel where his family was staying a week ago.

Kenneth Moore Mr. Moore Kenneth George Elias L. L. Elias Atlantic Hotel

Incendiarism at Liverpool Stirs Britain's Wrath

London dispatch reports Irish terrorists ignited a London attack burning 15 warehouses and three lumber yards in Liverpool. Police tightened security for King George and the Royal Family, with Scotland Yard deploying secret service operatives as palace gardeners and cleaners. Parliament guards were stepped up, and women barred from the Commons gallery as officials warned of possible further strikes.

Earle C. Reeves London Uarn George England Liverpool Scotland Yard Secret Service Buckingham Palace Palace Ives Nayal Lloyd George A. Bonar Law Hamar Greenwood Edward Carson Parliament House of Commons Metropolitan Police Cabinet Gallery of Commons Ireland Carver Basil Thompson Metropolitan

Bozeman To Be Sentenced In High Court

Bozeman faces sentencing in a regular session of the Superior and Common Pleas courts. Lieutenant Fred C. Bozeman of Burns Detective Agency was found guilty of assaulting Frank Cozza of 769 Broad Street, with sentencing set for tomorrow morning before Judge John A. Walsh. A civil hearing involves Davey Tree Expert Co of Kent, Ohio versus Walter B. Lashar of Bridgeport over unpaid work and $1,800 in damages. Four additional cases are scheduled before Judge William M. Maltbie in the Superior court.

Es Ac Common Pleas Fred C. Bozeman Burns Detective Agency Bozeman Frank Cozza Broad Street John A. Walsh Common Pleas Court Davey Tree Expert Company Kent Ohio Walter B. Lashar Bridgeport Tree Expert Company Lashar Clinton and Brooklawn William M. Maltbie

Lineman Almost Burned To Death In Electrical Accident

Danbury Connecticut November 29 lineman Robert Olmstead was pinned by a live wire high on a pole at Main and White streets his hands burned to the bone as bystanders watched smoke rise from his body Fire units arrived after another alarm, cut the wire and lowered him to safety His injuries were not expected to be serious

Danbury Conn Main White Robert Olmstead Olmstead

Bridgeport Leads In Connecticut Grand List, 61 Million Ahead

Bridgeport has the largest grand list in Connecticut by about 61 million, with New Haven a distant second. The state tax report shows values across motor vehicles mercantile goods manufacture dwelling houses factories and building lots, detailing totals for each category in major cities. Meanwhile Augusta Victoria rested after a heart attack, reported by her physicians following a night of improved condition.

Bridgeport New Maven Waterbury Faniare Mustva Doorn Holland Augusta Victoria

Graphophone Workers to Meet Over Wage Cuts

Columbia Graphophone company workers plan a meeting tonight at the Armory A. A. rooms on Main street to protest wage reductions of 10 to 35 percent. Lodge No. 30, based at 1087 Broad Street, backs the meeting. Leaders say no strike is planned, but actions will seek to pressure management amid high living costs.

Columbia Graphophone Company Armory A. A Main Street Lodge No. 30 Broad Street

Hamon Cousin Sought as Oklahoma Shoots Death Unfolds

Ardmore OklahomaNovember 29Thousands gathered to mourn Jake L Hamon Republican National Committeeman and magnate who died from a bullet wound Funeral service was brief with interment set for 2 30 p m While final tributes were paid a statewide search for Mrs Clara Smith Hamon cousin by marriage and accused shooter was launched Detected gunfire ended Hamons life and triggered a wide manhunt across the state for the suspect who is said to have fired the fatal shot.

Ardmore Okla

Fine War Record Serves Yokuvik Well

George Yokuvik of 409 Hirstwick Avenue faced a city court two years after choosing war over jail for an assault on Paul Sudnikeiwick. He served in World War I and was wounded in the Argonne. Yesterday he beat Sudnikeiwick again while the latter was convalescent. Judge Wilder sentenced Yokuvik to ten days in jail with a suspension. The judge praised his soldiering but warned against repeating the act.

George Yokuvik Hirstwick Avenue Paul Sudnikeiwick Yokuvik Argonne Forest Sudiikerwick Eeestes Wilder

Weather forecast for New Haven and Connecticut

Weather forecast from an early morning to 8 pm Tuesday notes cloudy and not quite so cold tonight with a Tuesday unsettled period bringing rain or snow and warmer. Connecticut regions should expect cloudiness, a Tuesday unsettled day with rain or snow and stronger northeast and east winds. A central disturbance over Missouri drives the regional cloud cover and light showers from Texas to Iowa and Colorado to Illinois.

New Haven Conn Connecticut Missouri Texas Iowa Colorado Ilnois Louisians Hatteras Cental New England Maine

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