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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1920

Page

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Revolt in Mexico Raises Threat to Tampico Oil Center

Reports from Mexico describe a growing revolutionary movement led by Sonora with Generals Arnulfo Gomez and others. Gomez is said to have occupied Tuxpan with 3,000 men and threatens Tampico, while the Mexican embassy warns of possible business stoppage and debt delays if secession spreads.

Lashington Mexico Sonora New States Hidalgo Enrique Estrada Zacatecas Michoacan Acre Benjamin Hill Obregon Montreal Senate Salvador Alvaredo Yuertan Carranze Washington

Boy Struck by Auto Near Death at Hospital

William Plood, 19, of 2283 East Main Street, was struck at East Main and Alpine by a truck driven by S. P. Bil of Nichols. He suffered a fractured skull and a broken right leg and was in grave condition at Bridgeport Hospital, not expected to recover. The accident occurred when he darted from behind a moving van backed to the curb into the truck’s path.

William Plood East Main Street S. P. Bil Nichols East Main Alpine Birnets Bridgeport Theor

President would limit to two terms, proposes constitutional amendment

In Staseington on April 21 Representative Jaurphreys a Democrat from Mississippi introduced a constitutional amendment to cap any president's tenure at two terms. The resolution aims to curb third terms and set a formal limit on the presidency.

Staseington Jaurphreys Mississippi

Bride 19 Admits Aiding Husband in Killing Man

Pearl Beaver Odell and her husband James Louis Odell confessed to the murder of Edward Teneip on January 7 in a Supreme Court defense opening. Odell testified that Kreip had debauched her before marriage, leading to a plan to punish him. They drove to a country spot, beat and stabbed Kreip to death while Odell posed as an officer. Odell showed no remorse during arrest, insisting the case proceed quickly. The couple were among those arrested, Kreip previously tied to Mrs Odell’s past relationships.

Rocghesthr Pearl Beaver Odell James Lauis Odell Edward Thneip Knelp Pearl Beaver O'Dell Jimmy

Girl Bride On Trial For Murder Reported In Turmoil

Fragmentary OCR shows a courtroom case involving a bride accused of murder. Due to unreadable text, details about dates, names, and locations are unclear. The report references Mrs. O'Dell and a violent death, with surrounding confusion and garbled phrases.

Fifteen Wounded in Clash Between IWW Pickets and Police

In Butte Montana on April 21 fourteen men believed to be IWW strike pickets and one police officer were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a clash on Anaconda road near the Nevet mine. Police sought three others feared seriously wounded as strikers massed outside the Finlander hall. County Attorney N A Rotering opened an investigation and police escorted a party from a nearby building. A bystander said arguments had heated the scene before shots erupted and chaos followed as officers attempted to disperse the crowd.

Butte, Mont Neversweat Butte Mont Industrial Workers of the World Anaconda Road Neveat J. W. W. Will N. A. Rotering Hotient Sirion Tioirse Short O'Rourke Thawen

Rebel Strikers Lose Seniority in Manager Decision New York

Tallroad employees faced with the loss of seniority as managers announced the ruling after a conference with four railroad brotherhoods. Spokesman J. J. Mantell said new orders will place returning workers under the new seniority roster, to be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Brotherhood leaders failed to gain an extension to the railroad ultimatum, which expired last Saturday.

New York J. J. Mantell Brotherhoods of Railroad Manel Reen Mantel Rims

Grunau Leader of Outlaws Released on Bond

Chicago April 21 Tohr Gru rat leader of the entire Chirkco veation was released today after $19,000 bond in a strike-related case. A mass meeting prior to a walkout termination ended with a vote to end the walkout as several thousand workers halted a gathering. No violence or arrests occurred as leaders urged strikers to return to work.

Chicago Tohr Gru Rat Chirkco Veation Slrike Tcudere Hem Geonay Vie Aall Tor Hall Shannon Jones Re & Murphy Mad Rengex

Weight Reducing Contest Engages Fifty Men and Women

COLCAGO April 21 a event paired fifty men and fifty women in a weight reducing contest. City health commissioner Julie Robertson oversaw the program aimed at showing more than twenty participants could live modestly on forty cents a day. Robertson proposed an overarching club for members who work in rugged tasks and other occupations requiring bending, with members living careful daily routines.

Colcago Aventas Julie Robertson City Health Robertson

Voices Objection To Legion's Plans

Warry Sisson of the Sons of Civil War Veterans voiced objections at the annual banquet at Stratfield last night. He urged that Memorial Day ceremonies be conducted under Sons of Veterans control, citing respect for graves. More than 170 members of the auxiliary attended. Rev James W Davis and George Meecher were among those present. Continued on page v0.

Warry Sisson Mationel Sons of Amercan Legion Sons of Veterans Stratfield Tam Guy Lo Placd James W. Davis E Howe Pe Ceorse Meecher Middletown Vaderi Meecher

Supreme Council Ready to Enforce Turkish Peace Pact

The Allied Supreme Council is prepared to force the Turkish peace pact if needed. Two hundred thousand Allied troops are near the Turkish border with plans for enhanced military and naval coordination. France, Britain, and Greece discuss plans for Turkey’s future borders, including Adriatic and Epirus issues, and the status of Smyrna and Cyprus.

Supreme Council San Tuemo Associated Press Avaroine Council Ediel Marsiel Henry Wilson Staf Baccaglio Tratian Air Empire Carly Greece Colneil Baron Beatty Grand Feet Levanseur Pergon Council Turkey France Emyrna Adrianople Suds Cyprus

Mrs Minor Nominated Without Opposition At DAR Congress

Mrs George Maynard Minor of Waterford Conn was nominated without opposition as president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the 29th continental congress in session here Washington April 41 The retiring president general Mrs George Thacher Cuersey of Kansas called for expressions from those seconding the nomination I arose to quash reports of a dark horse last moment nomination.

Washington George Maynard Minor Waterford Conn the Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Congress George Thacher Cuersey Kansas

Wife found dead on return from work at Lindley street home

Mrs. Sarah Rafferty, 46, of 208 Lindley street, was found dead at her residence shortly before six o'clock last night by her husband William who had just returned from work. Dr Owen J. Groars of Emergency hospital said the woman had been dead for some time. Heart disease was given as the cause. Rafferty had been ailing for some time and was alone in the house when she died.

Sarah Rafferty Lindley Street William Owen J. Groars Enmergency Hospital

Detectives Target City Chief as Philadelphia Gunmen Arrive

City detectives confront a tense crisis as Philadelphia gunmen reach Bridgeport. Chief Allen O Myers warns a $5000 reward is set on his head and the mayor’s, with two gunmen already identified. Burns operatives boost protection while investigators pursue the remaining four suspects.

City Philadelphia Allen O. Myers Burns

Prosecutor Rules Out Buried Evidence in Burns Raids

Prosecuting Attorney Alexander L. DeLaney criticized the evidence collected by Burns detectives after a mass raid that netted more than 200 people in gambling and disorderly houses. He warned that without solid evidence the cases would be dismissed, regardless of defendants’ representation.

Alexander L. DeLaney Burns Detective Agency

Captain Hall Shifted To Third Precinct

Captain Peter Hall, previously stationed in the Rrat precinct since promotion, was reassigned to the third precinct at a police commissioners meeting last night. Analysts expect further department changes within a few days as part of a broader reorganization amid anti-gang efforts in Bridgeport.

Peter Hall Rrat Totus

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Carrenza Tlaxacala Arnulfo Gomez Tuxpan Evening Post Sunday Post Circulation Department Post Publishing, CO Bride James Louis O'Dell Ing Edward J. Teneip O'Dell Pearl Beaver Grunau Outlaws Wilson Legion San Remo Mrs. Minor Sons of Veterans and S. LC Bereta Stevens Conyand Perby-Up Biel Auneeman Alwans Myers Chief Myers Jondery Ring Chis Myers Bunk Capt. Hall Third Precinct
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