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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
TAKE JEPSON AS
 AN EMBEZZLER

Charged with. embezzlement Of $sI which he is alleged to have taken from the D. & B. Taxi Co.,, with of fees in this city, Leon Jepson, of Elm ssreet, Danbury, was arrested at his home in that city, yesterday. on s warrant, and will be brought back here today by Detective Sergeant Seery of the local detective bureau for trial in the City Court
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
WESTERN UNION
 REFUSES CABLES

Washington, Nov. 16-The long standing controversy between the State Department and the Western Union Telegraph Co. has reached the stage of an open break, the company refusing to handle any further cable messages for the Department. except upon prepayment of tolls
 Department officials asserted today, however, that it was, in their opin- ion, a sep in retaliation for the fail ure of the Department to permit the landing of a cable at Miami Fla, con- meeting at Barbadoes with a British cable from South America.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
SECOND BREAK"
 IN BARBER SHOP

Henry L. Moore, proprietor of a barber shop at 37 East Washington avenue, reported to the detective bu- reau this morning that burglars had gained an entrance to his place last night. The extent of his losses were not known. he having not completed an inventory of the stock. This is the second time a "break" has been made at this place, the last being about six months ago when robbers carried off a quantity of barber SUD- plies including some valuable ra- ZOrS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
WAS PRESENT AT TRANSFER.

New York, Nov. 16-John Roma neli, undertaken, charged with grand larceny in connection with the theft of 1000 gallons of wood alcohol last Christmas time when 100 persons throughout Connecticut, MaSSa chu- setts and New York died from drink ing wood alcohol 'whiskey," was present during the transfer of the liquid at a Manhattan pier, Cosmo D'Ambrosio, a personal friend, testi- fled at his trial in Brooklyn Supreme court today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16

 in of in the nder O of in n in ofth
  tons n the countyc
  dsaloon simply doesn'te exist in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
HELD IN $1,OOO EACH.

Nicholas Csajkos and his wife Mary, who operated a restaurant al SS8 Brewster street and who were ar rested about a week ago and charged with arson when a suspicious fire broke out in their place waived ex- animation in the City Court this morning and were bound over to the December term of the Superior Court under bonds of $1,00O each.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
START REPRISALS
 ON OFFICIALS

Dublin, Nov 16-Reprisals against the men held responsible for the death of Terence MacSwiney, late Lord Mayor of Cork, have already begun.
 Four of the officers who sat at the court martial which sentenced Mac Swiney to imprisonment on the charge of having seditious literature from a train near. Cork today
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
N1ALoNAs CASE CONTINUED.

The case of George Malonas. pro prietor of a meat market at 99 State street, arrested last week when it was charged that he had created dis turbance in the Greek Orthodox church on West Liberty street. was continued in the City court this morn ing until S SSturday. Malonas was re- leased in bonds tE $50. It is expected that with the arrival of the Bishop here Thursday amicab1e settling of the affair between Ma1onas and Rev. Elias, pastor of the church, will he effected
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
HELD FOR NoN-sUPPoRT.

Samson D. Silverman of 51 Drew place, arrested yesterday on a charge of non-support, was arraigned in the City Court this morning. The case was continued until Thursday for fur ther inveStigation. V.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
GAVE OFFICER RIDE
 AND WAS ARRESTED

The case of John Owens of 400 East avenue, arrested yesterday and charged with opera. ing his machine while under the influence of liquor, was continued in the City Court this morning until Saturday. Owens in Vited a special policeman to take a ride with him yesterday afternoon. Af,er the officer accepted he found that Owens was intoxicated and took him to headquarters, where he was locked LID.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16

KING LEADS GIVERS TO THE
 &22, GOO LOCAL C. Q. 2. FUND
WRANCEL QUITS
 SEBASTOPOL

London, Nov. 16-Genera1 Baron Wrangel, head of the South Russian virtually wiped out by the Bolshevik offensive in Crimea, left Sebastopol on a Russian cruiser filled with soldiers, say a Constantinople despatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company. The cruiser was accompanied by three transports carrying 10000 troops and another carrying wounded men. The United States destroyers Hum phreys, Whipp1e, and Ward arrived at day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
HOUSE NOW HAS
 BOP REPUBLICANS

Washington, Nov. 16-The unofficial list Of the members of the House of Representatives issued today, gives revised totals of 302 Republicans 132 Democrats and one Socialist, Mey- CT London, of New York.
 Reports indicate that w. Bourke Cochran of the 18th district, may be defeated
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
SCHOOL
 TEAM A WINNER

2 Barnum School team coached by Helen Clark, took a 10 victory from Lincoln School yesterday. Barnum will play Prospect at a date to be fixed and thew inner will hold the school soccer championship for Bridgeport
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
CHIMNEY FIRE. NO DAMAGE.

A chimney fire in a block at the corner of Harriet street and East Washington avenue owned by Dr Maurise Rosen of Fairfield avenue called the apparatus to that place early this morning ,T@ere was no damage
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
CHINESE FORFEITS BONDS.

Ling Wah, proprietor of an alleged gambling house at 453 Water street who was arrested on Saturday night forfeited bonds of SIS when he failed to appear in the City court this morning. Thirteen frequenters who were taken in the raid had their caSe nolled.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
Threaten Reprisals.

Constantinople, Nov. 16-The French Admiral of the Black Sea forces sent a wireless to the Bo1- sheviki after the evacuation of Sebas. topol by General Wrangers troops, threatening reprisals if the town were footed or the population moIested.
 A panic is reported to have occurred at Malta during the evacuation, and remarkable scenes to have been wit messed in Sabastopol and Feodosia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
PREFER NEW BEDFORD LAWYER

Upon reuest of his attorney, Ed ward Ramon of New Bedford, the case against Thomas Sullivan was continued until Dec. IS. Sullivan is charged with breaking the peace lie was an unwelcome visitor at the home of his wife on Sanford ave nue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
HOLD APALLEnro IN s5,ooo BOND

Alfred Apallettto of TIA Madison avenue, charged with an unnatural
 crime, waived examina ton in the City
 court this morning and was bound over to the December term of the Su- perior court in bonds of $5,000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
France Not Ready.

II ErdnGS NOI ffettuy.
 Paris, Nov. 16.-Defeat of General Wrange1, whose south Russian gov ernment has been recognized by France, does not mean that France is ready to consider recognition of the Russian Soviet government, it was said at the foreign office today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
WAS
 EASILY IDENTIFIED

Charles M Craddock was first into the Times office yesterday afternoon having identified the profile portrait as that of B r Morrison at 2:50 Others who had the correct answ CT were M. J. O,Reilly, S.. J. DuveIl, Anna Harfer. and Alice K Lavery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16

Your classification must be in writing.
 It must be brought or mailed to the Times Office.
 The person making the first iden. tificat;on under the rules will be paid S1 20
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
5000 Saloons
 Lose Authority
 Of Applications

,ounty Commissioners Declare Pending Applications Void and Refuse to Receive Any More-The State Has No Law to Enforce Volstead Act But It For bids the Sale of Liquor By Unlicensed Persons Local and State Police Will Enforce the Law.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
Coon Declares
 Garbage Plant
 Can't Pay Way
Italy Chna and Rest of Orient Conspire Against Cheap Grease-Fertlizer Sliding Fast Down Grade, But Coal and Wages Keep Heads Among the Stars Lucky MT. Fischer Who Got Out Just in Time.

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-16
THE WEATHER

For Bridgeport and vicinity: Rain or snow tonight and We'd nesday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
THE REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

North Dakota republicans will assemble in Bismarck
the first official republican convention which has been called since
Fckca party leaders assembled similar meeting and for the
purpose Fargo four years ago In the interim many things
have happened the party in North Dakota. Some Of the best
friends Of the Grand Old Party had to fear that far North
Dakota concerned the organization dead Now it is
sog discover that the party not only lives but is worth fight
ing for There has, it appears developed lively scramble
within the ranks of the organization for control in this state
1t hopeful sign find North Dakota republicans nconing
republicans The resurrection of the party organza
is North Dakoa hope Of salvation from Townlcysm and
meeting the first concerted effort that has been made
four years to rcvtaHc the republican party In this state
The Tribune unable take seriously charges cmaamg from
the Red River valley to the effect that A. G. Towncy will pull the
strings meeting Of North Dakota republicans The
Tribune believe that Senator Porter McCmbe who will
dignity this convention with bis and National Committee
Gune Oson who responsible for the convcntion have
thing with Towcyism. The Tribune trusts and believes
gathering will be Of real republicans devoted
the high principles which make the party today has been for
than half century the brightest hope Of America.
If our republican friends in the Red River valley have the
their convictions they should Bismarck tomorrow
prepared fight Townlcysm the floor of the state convention:
they should force prepared to battle for control III
the official state meeting Of their party where their efforts would
gain recognition from the national organization
The Tribune will attempt anayzc the motives which have
prompted Red valley republicans to bolt the oca
Of their The Tribune will not charge them
with good faith with aerng confidence in their
The Tribune will not crcse the informal convention which has
mee for February IT, We will only suggest that if things
as bad as River republicans have Indicated it might have
been we'll for them to tomorrow protected with gas Masks
and prepared to make fight to save the pieces
The Tribune believes that majority OF North Dakota S
real republicans will be represented i'll morrows convention
believes thoughtful party leaders in this state have
the repucansm Of Senator Porter j. McCumber and
National Committeeman Gunder Oson and that whatever may be
meeting will be for the best interests OF the
party which McCumbe their have ably and
so faithfully served for many years.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
FLU EPIDEMIC
EXPECTING 20
STATES TODAY
Two Thousand New Cases Re-
ported in Michigan
on Monday
TOLL HIGHEST YESTERDAY

Washington, JAN 27.--Influenza is
now prevalent generally throughout
twenty states, the public health serv-
ice announced today and has made its
appearance in number Of others.
Two thousand new cases in Michi-
gan were reported Monday while Kan
sas City reported 36 deaths directly
attributed to the diseases. Many new
cases also were reported by New York
and the disease also is scattered
through the northern part of New
York state. ..<@"
States through which the disease is
we'll scattered include North Dakota,
Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Mondays Toll Highest.
Chicago, Jan. 27-Monday's death
toll from influenza and pneumonia
was the highest since the epidemic
began, Health Commissioner Robert
son reported, but the total Of new
cases of both diseases showed a
marked decline.
New cases of influenza reported to-
day numbered 1,O5S as compared with
last Fridays high mark of 2,230. New
cases OF pneumonia totaled 250 dur
ing ing IL, the = hours against s2l M last i
Deaths from influenza today num-
bered 69 and from pneumonia 63 while
the total deaths from all causes was
25O, a new high record for single
day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
HOLD-OVER BOARD
DISCUSSES DUTCH
STAND ON KAISER
Question as to Action to Be
Taken on Hollands Refusal
Taken Up

Paris, Jan. 27.-1'he reply to the
refusal of the Dutch government to
comply with the demand Of the allies
for the surrender of former emperor
Wilhelm was the first subject discuss
cd today at the initial meeting of the
council of the ambassadors created to
carry on the unfinished routine work
of the supreme council of the peace
conference which disbanded last week
It was decided that French legal ex-
perts should prepare S1e reply which
probably will be submitted for approx
al of the council early next week. j..
1t appeared to be the view Of the
council that the legal. phase of the
question had become the chief one.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
BIG CONVENTION
OF STATE WELL
I DIGGERSSTARTS
Fine Attendance and Interesting
Talks Mark First Session
of Meeting
AN EXCELLENT PROGRAM
Noted Speakers Discuss Matters
Affecting Members in
Their Industry

u The fourth annual convention Of the
North Dakota Well Lrillers associa
ton opened here today at the Com
mcrcial club with good attendance
adm interesting talks and speeches Of
welcome. Howard i. Simpson of the
University Of North Dakota outlined
the history and aims of the associa-
ton while President Thomas Il. Kane
of the university spoke on the value
Of organization.
Tonight the members will have an
illustrated lecture on various subjects
relating to the well drilling industry
in this state which will be followed
by IL social hour at which refresh
mentS will be served.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
S0VIETS STRONG
ENOUGH NOW TO
MEET THE WORLD
Ludwig Martens, Ambassador
to America" Defies the
~. Universe

Washington, Jan. 2G. - Russian
soviet organizations have become
strong enough to fight the world" Lud-
wig G. A. Martens. soviet agent to the
United States, told senate investiga-
ton committee today
Because of this, he said, the sovicts
have ceased to urge international rev.
OIution to support them.
The Russian soviets have between
$45O.OOO 900 and $5OO,O0O,O0O in the
public treasury Martens said which it
is now desired to spend in foreign
countries on the purchase Of necessi-
ties. There was no gold in the hands
OF private banks or individuals in
Russia, he added.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
300 INFLUENZA
CASES MONDAY IN
GOPHER CAPITAL
Epidemic Continues TO Spread
Over NOrthWest-FargO
Has Four Deaths

st. Paul, MIMI, Jan. 26.-Reports
Of more than 800 influenza cases were
received Monday at the state capitol
office of the state board of health.
This total was exclusive of those re-
ported to the board Of health division
Of preventable diseases. Today's list
includes 100 cases at Rochester. 1OO
at Watkins. 26 in st. Paul five in Retl
Wing and scattering cases.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
G. o. p. INSISTS
ON PROTECTION
OF MONROE ACT
No Change in Reservations AT.
fecting Article 10 Possible,
Says Lodge g." 49,

Washington, Jan. 2G.-No change in
the reservations affecting article 10 Of
the league Of nations convenant, or
the Monroe doctrine provision of the
peace treaty will be acceptable to the
republicans, Senator Lodge Monday
Informed Senator Hitchcock and othe,
members of the informal democratic
committee which has been comforting
with Senator Lodges committee in an
effort to reach compromise on the
treaty.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
DISABLED BOAT
CARRIED AWAY
BY ICE FLOWS
Schooner Wrecked Off Chicago
HarbOr Disappears Dur.
ing Night ~ ~

Chicago, Jan. 26. The converted
schooner Syndney O. Neff. ice bound
six miles off Chicago harbor since a
week ago today. disappeared from
sight during4the night and is believed
to be drifting across the lake with the
ice pack. ~
The northwest wind which had pilc1
up the ice before the harbor for a
week shifted during the night to the
southeast and the entire ice field is
moving out. @
2 No trace has been found of six men
who left Chicago yesterday to walk
over the ice to the boat. but Capt. John
o. Anderson Of the coast guard be-
lieved they reached the Neff. ...
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
Rates of Foreign
Exchange Falling
to New Low Level

New York. Jan. q. - Rates on
French. Italian and German exchange
dropped to new low levels in the local
market today. Demand bills on the
pound sterling were qoutcd at $3.50.
off two and a half cents from Satur-
days close and Oile-fourth Of one per-
cent above the record low. France
checks were quoted at the rate of 12.27
for the dollar and lire checks at TIL"
rate Of 14.42. The German mark.
worth between % and "A cents before
the war, was quoted today at 109
cents
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
5000 SALOONS
IN NEW YORK TO
DIE ATMIDNIGHT

New York, Jan. 27.--Ncw York's
5 600 saloons will go out of existence
next Saturday at midnight with the
expiration of short term certificates
issued last october by the state excise
department in lieu of licenses. There
is no provision for further licensing
except to drug stores.
Licenses have been granted to $50
drug stores in Manhattan. according
to the excise department. and 100 Of
these were issued in the last ten days
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
SPREAD OF FLU
CHECKED, WINDY
CITY ASSER rs
Decrease in Number Of Deaths
Reported in Chicago Dur
ing "a Hours

Chicago, Jan. 27.--Although the
death rate from Influenza and pneu.
monia in Chicago during the last ~
hours increased considerably, health
authorities asserted, the spread Of the
contagion had been checked. There
was Il decrease in the number Of new
cases reported.
During the last "a hours deaths
from influenza numbered S6 and frOl!
pneumonia 50. New cases of Influenza
reported for this period, were 1916
and the new cases Of pneumonia num-
bcred 4G7.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
GERMAN TROOPS
GUARD BERLIN'S
PUBLIC PLACES.
Streets Barricaded BY Soldiers
on Rumors Of Monarchist
.,.,,-,,-.,, ,:A.-,,.s, Uprising '. :,

Berlin, Jan. 27.-Heavy patrols Of
soldiers guarded the government
buildings during the past night and
stopped all traffic oyer streets In that
ncighborhood where barricades were
trown up by the troops before night
fall. Rumors were heard during the
evening that monarchists had planned
an uprising today, which is the birth
day of former emperor Wilhelm, and
that Gustav NOske, the minister OF
defense, had massed troops as a pre-
cautiOnary measure.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27

seas lines and that every officer and
private will be from the ranks Of Or
ganizations which participated in
France and Flanders.
An official statement issued regard
ing reorganization plans says: "The
rank and file being automatically dis.
charged. the commanding officer has
a clear field for re-engagement in suit
able ranks and vacancies for new men
Of overseas experience"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
PRICES
FOR FOODS IN
20 PREDICTED
National Gamers Association
Sees No Relief For
H. C.. of L.

Cleveland. o., Jan. 27.-Highcr food
prices for 1920 were predicted today
by delegates to the joint convention
of the National Gamers association.
the Canning Machinery and Supplies
association and the National Canned
Food and Dried Fruit Brokers asso-
citation. -
Lack of production. inflated cur
rency and riotous extravaganza of the
newly rich were blamed for the high
cost Of living.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
YANKS CANNOT
LEAVESIBERIA'
UNTIL. MARCH
Troops Must Remain Until
American Women Are Re-
moved From Russia
$4,000 PRISONERS PERISH
B0lsheviki Allow AustrO-Hun-
garian Captives to Die
BY Thousands

NladiyOstOk, Jan. 27.-American au-
th0rities believe it will be March IS
before the last American soldiers and
Red Cross workers are out of Siberia.
Orders have been sent that all Ameri-
can women be hurried out Of trans
Balkal, which is in the path Of the
advancing Bolshevik army that has
moved steadily toward along the
trans Siberian railroad and now
seems to be nearing Irkutsk. Rear
guards and Red Cross units are re-
ported at Chita, Il city north Of the
Manchurian border, while the 9th
United States infantry is at Verkhnie.
Udinsk, west Of Chita. t&
Reports state the Bolsheyiki have
swung southwark from Taiga and have
reached the Mongolian frontier.
MANY PRISONERS DIE
Geneva, Jan. 27.--Nearly 375,O0O Of
the 100000 Austro- Hungarian prison
ers Of war taken by Russians have
perished in Siberia from smallpox
and typhus according TO Vladivostok
dispatches to International Red Cross
headquarters here. The rest were
kept alive only by the efficient work
Of Japanese and English doctors.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
ANARCHIST EXCITES
ITALIAN MOB TO AN
d. ATTACK ON TROOPS

Florence. Italy, Jan. 26-During a
meeting here Monday at which the
anarchist Enrico NIalatesta. recently
elected to the chamber Of deputies
urged a revolution. a mob tried to
overcome party Of caribeeners. The
latter defending themselves fired at
the demonstrators wounding score Of
them,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
10 TEST NEW LAW

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 26--The strike
of 400 miners reported Monday morn
ing means an immediate test Of the
new industrial relations court law,
Governor L. J. Allen declared today.
Although the court had not yet been
organized to operate it became legally
established with the publication Of the
new law in the official state paper
Saturday,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
1a2 NEW FARGO CASES

Fargo. n. D.. Jan. 27.-One hundred
and ninety three new influenza cases
and 25 new influenza pneumonia cases
have been reported in Fargo from Sat
urday night to Monday noon. Four
deaths have occurred since Saturday
evening making seven deaths here
since influenza became epidemic.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
VERY TIT,

Mrs. J. G. Wallace. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. D.. J. McGillis, is very i'll
with pneumonia at Bismarck hospital.
Mrs. Wallace has been at the hospital
for week and is now showing signs
Of improvement. Her young son,
John. is also at the hosnital receiving
trea tment for ear trouble.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-27
GERMAN MINISTER
OF FINANCE SHOT
Matthias Erzberger Wounded BY
Unknown Assailant ...

Berlin, Jan. 27.-Mathias Erzberger,
the minister of finance, was wounded
by a shot fired at him Monday.
Herr Erzerber was shot as he was
leaving the criminal courts building
after hearing the Heltferich libel suit.
Only one shot struck the minister who
was slightly wounded in the shoulder.
His assailant, who gave his name as
Oltwig Won Hirschfeld, was arrested.