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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1920

Page

1

Roosevelt Clubs Plan Bridgeport Membership Drive

Roosevelt Memorial and Women’s Roosevelt associations unite to seek 20 000 members in Bridgeport from May 9 to May 18. A joint campaign committee named officers and group leads for factories schools and departments with Justice Wheeler explaining a single combined drive. Headquarters set in the County Courthouse with subcommittees for police fire and tire boards and a pledge of broad volunteer help.

Roosevelt Memorial Association Womans’ Roosevelt Association Bridgeport J.J Clifford B. Wilson Sumner Simpson William A. Griffin Horace Merwin Mll WW. Ghabansh John J Phelan Alexander Alon, Jr Allen Ore Cheries HH Armstrong Reseos W. Bassick A. J. Campbell B. H. Dilen Wm. Fitzgerald FA. Hast H.W Havers George Hawlx Samuel M. Hawley Lyman HO Polce Hoard Joan A. Leonard Phelan Sateer Justice Wheeler Waorota

Democrats to name three women delegates to national convention

April 13 Rhode Island Democrats ratified May 6 as the state convention date and decided at least three of the state's delegates to the Democratic national convention should be women.

Providesce Democratic State Central Consitts Rhode Island

Grandfather in Muskegon Axes Granddaughter at School

Stewart Moss, 75, a Turaberman, led his ten year old granddaughter Erma Mose from a Glen Dale school room and killed her with an axe. Police report the incident occurred today as Moss gave a deranged explanation about “T Javed her.” The tragedy shocked the local community in Muskegon Michigan.

Muskegon Mich Stewart Moss Turaberman Erma Mose Moss Glendale

Park Board Grants Permit for Plane Base at Seaside

Seaside Park action grants permission to the Connecticut Aerial Navigation Co. for a Quinclus type hydroplane air base at Seaside Park and nearby Bel Side and Steeplechase Island. W. Pavel Sedley told the board the craft will carry passengers to Nowsklaven and beaches. Headquarters for the port division to be erected with tents and buildings, government aid to follow once suitable sites are chosen. Five youths face juvenile court after alleged assault on a boy, Charles Knoller, 10, with him tied to a snake and set alight. the victim to recover as investigations continue.

Seaside Park iParck Connecticut Aerial Navigation Company Jormély Bridgeportens W. Pavel Sedley Lins Nowsklaven Bel Black Rock Steeplechase Island Ma. Smith Boy Scouts Henry Chie Lancaster Charles Jin

One Killed and Twelve Hurt in Car Collision

A head on crash this afternoon near Orutelamiton involved a special trolley car carrying fifty girls from a college and a Holyoond car. One person was killed and twelve injured, including six college students. Motorman William Kenting of the trolley was sent to a hospital with injuries. the investigation continues.

Orutelamiton Manse Apt Srmch College Tralley Wiliam Kenting Ina

Armed hold up and failed demand at local home

A young man brandished a revolver and demanded $500 from Abraham Kaplan at his Summerfield home. Kaplan replied he hadn’t the cash and the bandit and accomplices fled as detectives arrived, with officers questioning neighbors. The incident was reported to the detective department for further inquiry.

Kaplan

Sonora Forces Move to Quiet Uprising in Neighbor State

Carranza plans to send thousands of troops to quell the Sonora uprising as cross-border gunboats reportedly join Sonora forces. Reports say deserters, reinforcements, and hundreds of troops move toward Sinaloa and the Aguabrista region as tensions rise between Sonora and the Mexican central government.

Carranza Agua ‘Prifta Gano Lignew Repidotic Sonora Binaton Cidacan Chus Corrank Mexica Eduerta Portana Abuel Ja Siyaloa- Son Hong Cabasco Cavan Ali Ranorts Alforte Sinaias Mexico Sinaia Betareen Sonore Thor Casas Larsge Enbonter Comanza Singlon Telwha Theta Mo Guerrero Chiepay Sonors Gover Maunismad Piacot Uisnosal I. Elias Valles

Governor Malcom to Review Fourth Regiment Tonight

Governor Malcom his adult and Major General Lucienurpee head of the Military Armory will review Coneetigut forces at Keonesh Te fanuy Connecticut Sae Guda reception and review by Major General Barnes at a public event tonight. Commander Stumien Py Granan of the Meneth Military digirigt will join as a guest at Stratield hotel.

Malcom Lucienurpee Coneetigut Giesty Keonesh Tefanuy Cannecticet Saae Guda Barnes Aleese Apa Foorto Itantis Trol Stumien Py Granan Meneth Military Digirigt Stratield Hovel

Elevators In New York Ordered To Strike by Walkout

New Yorkee April 6 sizable group of elevator workers numbering about 17000 were ordered to strike tonight at 8 9 oclock. The action affects stores and building service across the city, disrupting operations in many large districts.

New Yor Struccones

Seniors to Wear Old Clothes in Protest Against High Costs

Bridgeport high school seniors formed an overalls club pledging to avoid new clothes for the rest of the year. Members will wear existing attire, switch to jeans later, and seek to challenge fashion costs. About thirty-three have joined the effort, aiming to influence school display norms and student appearances.

Bridgeport Gener Oto Yledorama Unis Stituks Glas

New Fluid Promises Heat Upgrade for Coal and Oil

A new fluid described by Jerome Alexander of New York as a substitute for coal and oil claims greater heat value and potential wartime uses such as smoke screens. The process blends coal and oil heating qualities, with discussions to rename the product meth ygno, amid debates over its naming and safety concerns.

American Chemical Society Jerome Alexander New York Ted Fiula Charles Baskerville Une Mary ST. Louis

Milford Man Held For Counterfeiting

Milford man John Donain, 24, is held on a counterfeiting charge. He allegedly raised ten dollar bills using fine inks and a hairbrush method and was to be arraigned before United States Commissioner Hugh Lavery this afternoon. Secret Service agents reported a full confession after arrest and seizure of raised bills and inks at his home.

Join Donain John Donain United States Hugh d. Lavery Donain Duis IH Alsace Donat Bhornt Jamey Maier Miford Donata Raiaing Ba Is Tonain

Direct Tax to Raise Pay of New York Teachers

State Legislature plans a direct tax to fund teacher pay increases in New York. A related sale for leaders of Kehodison and Yorks state totals $20,850,000, with $20,260,000 to be passed by a one and one half percent levy on real estate.

New York S. Yu. Anvil Kehodison Yorks Toray At & Cone Servace ANBAX

Jitney and Trolley Collision on Main Street

A collision occurred on Main Street near Pearl Street at 11:50 with a jitney and trolley involved. Passengers were injured and taken to a nearby facility. George Gunite and Paul Adelman are among those named in the limited readable report.

Ay Faney Matt Street Pearfield Ave Frode George Gunite UF Maiden Lang Tie Street Panl Adelman

Volunteer Railroaders Rewarded by Kiss from Girl Commuter

In South Orange New Jersey April, volunteers Kramer and Martens, firemen aboard a Lackawanna engine, were praised after a rest on the platform. Mayor Martens of East Orange and Andrews of New York’s Pane spoke of civic duty as a girl commuter kissed the volunteers.

South Orange N. Ae Jin—Whan Weank Kramer Tore Mer Charles Mh, Martens East Orange Nh Lackawanna Gly Elation Tan Up Risse Mremenath Kremer Magee Martens New York Desent Andrews Pane Englewood Mruters Jerry Cilinens Anglewood Tonafly

Move for Impeachment of Asst Secy Post Warlington

April 15 report from Warlington shows Republicans moving to impeach Assistant Secretary of Labor Louis F. Post. The charges allege flagrant wrongdoing aimed at obstructing deportations of aliens suspected of undermining the government. Representative Homer H. Hoch of Illinois introduced the resolution, urging a committee inquiry and a formal impeachment process.

Warlington Lms Louis F. Pos Reprosortatie Hiomer Hach, Republica Icansag Mepiudhican Jaykt Nerinsr

Arrested for Selling Jamaica Ginger at Local Store

A store proprietor, Bhai Waliae, was arrested today on charges of selling Jamaica ginger beverages illicitly. He pleaded not guilty as he appeared before United States Commissioner Matteson and was held in jail until Thursday for further proceedings.

Heetowuy United States Gomnils Wioner Matteson

Warrant Issued for 39 in War Time Food Act Case

Chicago April 15. DoJ raids target insurgent railroad strike leaders under Lever Food Act. Thirty warrants issued. 200 more expected. John Grunay, president of the Chicago yardmen’s association, among those arrested. Bonds set at 10,000 each for April 24 hearing. Some strikers urged to return to work by Saturday or face forfeiture of union membership. Western rail yards report improved conditions with more workers returning.

Department of Justice Chicago Railroad Brotherhood John Grunay Chicago Yardmen’s Association H. E. Reading United Enginemen’s Association Mason Charles Clyne Palmer Washington Sna] Ife. Fcesatta Toadera Stocy Aeitehmen Ranta Brotherhood of Labor Board John S. Eubank St. Louis Yarnmen’s Association Chicago, Milwaukee and Sar Paul Sondlane

Rail chiefs set 24 hour window for strikers to return

SEW MORE April 18 The railroad general managers association of New York issued an ultimatum to the four Ble Pour railroad brotherhoods demanding workers depart for duty by noon Saturday. If not, railroads will reopen their rosters for 24 hours ending noon Sunday to reinstate those deemed fit, while preserving the right to refuse reinstatement. The note named O G Griffin Timothy Shea J H Manteel and others and quoted manager spokesman Mantel amid public opposition to the move.

Railroad General Managers’ Association of New York Ble Pour Railroad Brotherhoods Raptarer Sebtice uithnRsan Certei O. G. Griffin Timothy Shea Cantallion Thay Ponds Mantel Sute Eril

Senate confirms new labor board in secret session

In a four hour closed meeting the Senate approved the nomination of G. Walkie WwW to head the labor board amid partisan debate. Democrats praised the action as a step in reform while Republicans pressed for a multi party balance and warned of executive overreach. The vote was the sole action reported with no other confirmations noted.

Senate Warhington Opto Ochernamingys Net Jurgs Eridolam Ac Wisan Toy Ils Will Pagan Rath Demartate Renvbligans Democrathe Dottee Ingubure Tegishirion Exeata Urey

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