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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1920

Page

2

Beating Tom Declared by Alison In Political Turmoil

Alison declares beat us tom while Charles H. Suckley is named to oversee a police reform plan from the bottom up. The Redate resignation hinges on Pratt custody, with over 8900 in bonds found in a desk drawer guarded by a doorman. Crowds fill the building as notable figures rally to post bonds for arrestees in sweeping raids.

Charles H. Suckley Suckley Redate Arthur L. Prout Pratt Bond

Us April on Stage in Play Three Showers

In a backstage incident during the play Three Showers an electrician mistook a blank gun for a real weapon. A teen audience member recalls a moment where a performer raised the gun and chaos followed as the crew urged restraint and warned against shooting.

Albany Moves to Bar Socialist Party From Ballot

An Albany report notes bills introduced to bar the Socialist Party of America from the official election ballot. Assemblyman fearon discusses the measure as passed by the Assembly, with a close vote noted. The item reflects contentious party qualification politics during the session.

Albany Socialist Party of America Freorgan B. Fearon

Hardware Stores Ad on Fairfield Fairfield and Middle

An advertisement identifies American Hardware Stores at Fairfield Avenue and Middle Street with the slogan AM that is Hardware and more, signaling a broad hardware offering.

American Hardware Stores Fairfield Avenue Middle Street

Man Who Wants His Son to Avoid Hard Work Is All Wrong

Benson of Springfield Missouri addressed Bridgeport Rotary Club urging programs through Junior Achievement to counter youth unrest and focus on work, self reliance, and ownership of home and community enterprises. He argued fathers and mothers push less work, hurting children’s future, and urged clubs to back structured work programs and achievement initiatives.

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Building Plan Accepted by Devon Association

A Reconstruction of a historic notice shows a Devon association accepting a building plan after a meeting. The text mentions a notable local businessman presenting the plan, with unclear surrounding details but confirms approval of the proposed new house.

Devon Association

Disturbances in Pales Hne Cited by Zionist Leader Statement

In a public statement here, Dr. Mar Nordawre, a well known philosopher and Zionist leader, claimed that recent disturbances in Pales Hne were fostered by Syrian authorities. The remarks were made during a public address by the American delegation.

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Strike Hits Parliament as Rail Strike Delays Session

A Belgrade dignitary says most Chamber members could not attend due to a railway strike, adjournment granted for one week. The prince regent signed a decree authorizing mobilization of railway workers for forty months.

Patis Belgrad

Deficiency Bill Funds Administration Wind Up Affairs

Washington April 2 House passed a deficiency appropriation providing 490.005 million dollars to wind up administration affairs. The vote occurred without a recorded roll call as approved by both houses to fund the agency's finalization efforts.

Washington House

Ford to Lay Off Up to 20000 Workers Amid Strike

Detroit April 20 The Ford Motor Company announced a temporary layoff due to a shortage of raw materials caused by a strike. About 20,000 to 30,000 workers in Ford plants may be affected as factories resume on a part time basis.

Detroit Mien Detroit Balson Company Ford Motor’ Company

Spur Tracks Granted In Columbia Graphophone Area

Mayor Clifford B Wilson reports public utilities commission approval on January 13 for laying a spur railroad track to serve Columbia Graphophone Co on Howard Avenue and Cherry Street. Albany April 20 - Yami Hamlin Childs must plead to indictment alleging violation of the corrupt practices act in the Mitchell Hylan mayoralty episode of 1917 as the court of appeals rules.

Nulice Clifford B. Wilson Public Utimes Commission Columbia, Graphaphone Co Howard Avenue Chluds Albany

Weather Summary for Northern New England and Surrounding Areas

The almanac notes cloudy skies with probable showers across Northern New England and Southern New England plus Eastern New York for Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures show little change for the next 48 hours across the eastern half of the U.S. with general rain confined to the mid-Atlantic and coastal regions. Observations list varied conditions from Buffalo to Bridgeport, including clear, cloudy and rainy spots, with winds and temperatures noted at multiple stations.

New England New York Mississippi River Naw Haran Weathey Bureau Lash Wis Atlantic Ruth Block Island Buffalo Cincinnati Chicago Detroit Wartford Hatteras Jackson Kansas City Nantucket New Haven Northfield Portland St.Louis Minneapolis - Washington Bridgeport Middlebrook Almanac Dowwater

Do You Change Gears in Traffic OLICE records

FF over 90 percent of auto accidents could be avoided. Motorist trouble is watching the road. Notice drivers changing gears at 3 to 5 miles an hour. Packard Twin Six offers a 136 inch wheel base, Fuelizer feature, easy starting, and superior handling as it outperforms rivals in economy and performance.

OLICE Packard Trafic

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