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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1919

Page

9

Republicans may force Wilson third term bid

National Democratic Chairman Homer Cummings warned that if Republicans keep antagonizing the League of Nations covenant Democrats may be compelled to present Woodrow Wilson for a third presidential term. He claimed Wilson would win in a nationwide tidal wave of votes if the League is opposed.

Democratic Party Wilson League of Nations’ Covenant National Democratic Homer&. Cummings League of Nations Stamford Pon Woodrow Wilson

Pocoko Robbed and Strangled for Life Savings in Woods

Joseph Pocoko of Cherry Street said four companions lured him to a woods near Norwalk last Thursday. They beat and strangled him with telephone wire after he drew $700 saved from a bank with plans to go to Austria. He was left unconscious as police investigate the case.

Joseph" Pocoko Cherry Street Austria New Haven Norwalk

Man Arrested in Derby Sentenced for 15 Years

Caesar Valente, arrested at the big dam in Derby by local police at the behest of Pennsylvania authorities, was sentenced to sixteen years in state prison for a jealous crime. He had shot a cobbler and attempted to shoot his wife after leaving home, then traveled to Philadelphia before returning to Derby and working at the dam. He was captured days later and turned over to Chester police who traced him to the city.

Derby Caesar Valente Stevenson Chester

Local club notes Y M H A tennis teams formed

At a Sunday meeting of the Y M H A Athletic Committee tennis teams for men and women were formed. Interested joiners may see Juell Prankel or Miss D Lang. A hike is set for June 8 at Pine Rock Park and all members are invited to attend.

Y. M. H. A. Athtartics Juell' Prankel D. Lang Pine Rock Park

Shelton School Growth Push Seeks Special Meeting

May 25 notice warns of city school overcrowding and inadequate facilities. Citizens petition to trigger a special meeting of aldermen under the city charter initiative, aiming to address conditions by funding a new high school estimated at 125000 dollars, with discussions expected at the June session.

Shelton Trailure Ak Board of Aldermen Herve Board of Education Les Ferry School

Palmer Named as U S Marshal Candidate in Connecticut

Democratic State Central Committeeman William R. Palmer of Oxford is rumored to succeed Chester G. Middlebrook as United States Marshal for Connecticut. Palmer, an experienced orator and longtime speaker for the state Democratic committee, neither confirms nor denies the vacancy, while a former sheriff deputy appointment report ties him to the post. The Seventeenth District figure has been active in politics, directing the speakers bureau and once seeking dairy commissioner, though not appointed.

Dhrey Democratic State Central Palmer Chicago Thomas Monahan Reilly New Haven U. S Baldwin

Honor Memories of Our Heroes in Memorial Sermon

Rev A J Martin of Grace M E church spoke on Our Heroes in Memory, urging Memorial Day to emphasize valor and sacrifice that preserved the Union under God. He warned that citizens must train and Americanize new entrants, to uphold a united nation rather than divided powers.

A J. Martin Grace M. E. Church

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