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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1920

Page

5

Porter Denies Duty Neglect in West Side Raid Trial

April 20. Aususeus m Porer, former deputy Police commissioner, faces charges of willful neglect of duty in a West Side apartment raid. He contends he was with another woman and not at the scene. Witnesses testifying include Wheelwright and Sorger, with defense claiming they framed Porter for transfers. This marks the first case in the ongoing conflict between Assistant District Attorney Smith and the police department.

York Aususeus m Porer Formec Lou Fgial Homme Dakeoree West Side Howse Noxenther Blankep Hilbert Wheelwright Frederick Bur Dee Littleton Porter Wheelwright Sorger Maren Ban Matthew J. Cushing Special Service Coac Wheelright Serger Unter Dames J. Smith Police Department

Taxes Due on Unpaid Leegollete Airfield Lands

The note warns owners of Le golleuto airfield in Paleheld of taxes due by May 1st and June 1st 1920. Unpaid taxes after the first notice on June 7th will incur a 2 to 7 percent penalty and be collected with the tax, plus all fees by collector Joseph fb.

Sie Lown Dun Payalle le Golleuto Yang Ltin Sune Josep Fb

Americanization Rush for Citizenship Accelerates

April 20 report notes a surge in naturalization as the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court appoints Justice Burr to oversee a special session. The session begins in May and aims to process a flood of citizenship applications. Schneider says about 200 men are being naturalized weekly, up from 50 previously.

Toxgownty Merk William Schneider Supreme Justice Burr Burgau Schneider

Rent commission seeks 50,000 signatures for special session

Hartford April 20 John J Volem an chair man of the Municipal Rent Commission said he will gather 50 000 signatures from Connecticut residents to urge a special session of the general assembly to enact a statewide rent control plan He plans to push the petition through every town in the state to prompt Governor Holcomb to call the session.

Hartford John J Voleman Municipal Rent Commission of Jlolcomb Connecticut

New Bridge to Open and Park Land Added

Twenty acres of land will join Beardsley park this summer with a small bridge over the Burksnive stream. The project, proposed by President Ceo M. Mates, costs about 5000 dollars and will provide access to gravel banks on the new land. A 28007 dollar appropriation by the common council funds Beechond Seaside and Beardsley parks. Also reports the death of Dr Sidney Freemas in Middletown New York from heart disease while operating at the TR hospital.

Beardsley Park Burksnive M. Mates Middletown Sidney Freemas New York Hostals New Jersey Connection Massachusetts TR Hospital

Waytagile Saving for Terrington Br ie Ape Plans

An article fragment notes April La light saving for Terrington Br ie Ape has been adjourned by the board of wardens. The text is incomplete and names appear garbled.

Worrington April Laight Hur

Prague Extradition Demand Amid Saxon Arrest Case

In Prague authorities push to extradite a detainee amid a German government motion. The case centers on Max Hloelz, a Saxon official linked to a political dispute, who was arrested during a tense legal standoff. Authorities outline a formal extradition request and related diplomatic steps.

Prague Caezho Stovakin Fox Max Hloelz Landi

Engine Men Struggle With Unclear Context and Date

Engine workers face a puzzling report with garbled wording about costs, a potential date, and a nameless place. The fragment mentions marine engines, Cos Cov, and a weathered note implying an increase or adjustment. No clear individuals or organizations are established.

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