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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1920

Page

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Reds Would Rule Poles Five Years

Paris reports say Poland must surrender seven percent of rolling stock and control of mines. occupation for five years with Soviet administration until 1921, after which Poles may decide their government. Warsaw and Moscow discuss armistice terms amid doubts and diplomacy seeks peace without Polish independence loss.

Paris Poland Polis Mu Vilna Cholm Woaland Securi Counter Spe S’. Grodno

Hope to Reach Solution of Goal Shortage Soon

City and railroad officials will meet in Boston at the railroad offices to discuss coal shortage. Representatives of New England Commission will join the talks at South Station as the Transportation Committee of Bridgeport Chamber decides who will represent the city.

Boston New England Cormmuaniongwill South Station Chamber of Janmerce Bridgeport

Jitneys Draw Mixed Reactions After Week of Service

A Post Reporter asks residents about jitney service. Opinions vary: John K. Lyle praises performance, Benjamin Carpenter cites relief for Bridgerport, while Fairfield resident notes service decline. Some locals favor trolleys as a steady option, others say jitneys were helpful but remain uneven.

Bridgeport May Seek State Democratic Convention Site

Bridgeport Democrats contemplate hosting the fall state convention as the state central committee meets August 10 at Bishop’s Colonnade. Last convention here was 1912. New Haven and Hartford hosted since. Delegates to the state convention to be chosen. city alderman candidates to be discussed. Bridgeport party leaders named.

Bridgeport Reg Democratic State Central Committee Bishop's Colonnade Savin Democrats Ime Eycoavenrign Than State Central Wiliam Cory Joan Ow. Cornet Coadh Hugh J. Anery Cnest Min David New Haven

Porras Victor Wins Panama Presidential Election

Dr Baltario Porras of the Liberal Conservative party won Panama's presidential race held yesterday, defeating Dr Cir Arriola. Porras, former president, had resigned six months earlier to seek re election, despite constitutional limits on consecutive terms. A protest by Arriola supporters was filed with the State Department in Washington, with no U.S. intervention reported.

Panama Lie Assecmed Press Baltario Porras Liberal Conservative Party Republic of Panama Yestardar Cire Arriola Porras Panam Republic Agriela Atate O Department Ofits Tas United States

Steamer Norlond Makes Final Trip

The steamer Norkind of the Nor[e]land line sails its last voyage between this city and Port Jefferson today. The vessel will be retired after this final trip, with service ending on the Torry schedule and a weekly run to New York to load and unload at each terminus.

Norkind Noreland Tridsreport Port Jefferson Todas Geerre Singer Daieus Tate Cave New York

Banker Therein Osweiler Faces Life Trial

Puta Kanss Aus. The son of a Wichita banker and former Kansas representative is to be charged with first degree murder in the shooting of Miss Carrie Cunningham near Mount Jege student. Counts Attorney James A. Contick states Osweiler admitted to the act and attempted death by own action after the killing. The case follows a tense, chaotic scene as authorities move to prosecute.

Puta Gare Oswelier Wichli Kansas Hous Tye

Cox Menin Auto Cases Conference Are Nolled

Dayton Ohio report states auto cases conference declared nolled. Mentioned are speakers, campaign committees, and penalties for improper vehicle equipment as authorities plan further actions. Local proceedings reference offenders, fines, and municipal court rulings.

COX Menin Auto Cases

Lowell Ice Houses Destroyed by Fire

Fire swept through four ice houses in Lowell Massachusetts today destroying the storage and livestock. The incident caused an estimated loss around 150000 dollars affecting the Danie Fase company and three families in the area. Fire crews battled the flames for hours and no injuries were reported.

Lowell Mass She Benerty She Danie Fase

U S 2 Leaves City Today for New London

A garbled dispatch reports a U S 2 leaving Bridgeport for New London aboard a Lake Torpedo Boat Company vessel. The voyage includes odd phrases about an owl tied to a dock, a vase, and a siren, with unclear references to the Lake Toronto East unit and government involvement.

U. S City Today New London Selina Torpedo Campiny Stubburn Bridgeport Cnrly New Londes

Turk Peace Treaty To Be Signed On Thursday

A garbled report notes a peace treaty involving Turkey is expected to be signed on Thursday. The text includes names and places that are unclear due to OCR errors but references a regional response and potential disputes among parties.

Thorne Estate PUD Valued at 449248 in Bridsepart

The document notes Thorne estate PUD valuation of 449,248 with gate in Bridsepart. A gate and related items are referenced as part of the estate inventory. Appraisers and probate proceedings are mentioned, with the matter heading to Probates court.

Thorne

East Side Y W C A House For Sale

Fragmentary notice describes the East Side Y W C A building offered for sale. The text mentions heating and maintenance, and notes the structure has been used as a board and lodging plane for girls.

Garmin Roach Wits

American Citizen Murder Mystery Near Villa Texas

A distressed report notes the murder of an American citizen near Villa Texas amid unclear details. Investigators pursue suspects while authorities review letters and leads connected to an unidentified bandit ring.

Legislature to Assemble on August 9

Tennessee lawmakers face a possible special session to ratify woman suffrage as Governor Cox may call for August. Observers note a party split and a likely Democratic push, with militant suffragists funding a nationwide campaign while factions in the legislature weigh support.

Raasen An Garrin Chapman Cate

Youthful gangsters accused of murder near local creek

A described incident on the banks of a creek involves juveniles allied with Nor-Man Wert. Wertz recounts that one boy drew a revolver and fired. Wert claims the shooter acted without provocation, while another participant says he did not intend harm.

Edward Poksvert Mokgrars Wertz Werle Pakstant

Youngest aviator hurt fixing machine in accident

Ambitious aviation mechanic Tony Bardani of Madison Avenue sustains injury while attempting to adjust gears in a machine. Emergency care from Dr. St. Lurny and three assistants. unit transported for treatment. A new cabinet announcement by Jel Diaihed Faris follows, with unrelated notes on local figures.

Tony Bardani Madson Avenue Wiese Uriel Bt. Lurny Auitches

Irish bill approved shocks Queenstown crowd

In Queenstown Ireland the approval of the bill sparked resentment as Atlantic liners were told to sail directly. Arch bishop and Sinn Fein sympathy cited, while Dublin hosts a league opening with speeches in Irish and republic sentiments on display.

Gauche League Ben Dublin Aus Tin Associated Press Leegu Association Sinn Fein Dublin

Charge Dry Goods Men Plot to Cox or Ring Up

A formal Justice Department statement accuses dry goods manufacturers and jobbers of plotting to influence prices and sales. It claims six individuals faced personal responsibility before vigorous prosecution began and notes Mills navn has been closed arbitrarily.

Cox Department of Justice Mills Navn Hese Wilderlers Uist Turner Ales Raya

Water Main Burst Destroys Street Pavement

A water main break near No 17 Union burst today tearing up the roadway and flooding minor cellars. Crews from the hydraulic company shut the valve and began repairs while the water supply was briefly interrupted and no other damage reported.

Renalpmen Brienort Hyydraulic

Insurance Men Won't Campaign Against Cox

Fragmentary OCR text references insurance men and opposition to Governor Cox. Mentions names and political action but lacks clear details or dates. Contains garbled phrases and incomplete sentences about candidates and committees.

Cox

Modern Midas Denies Story of Former Employee

BaSTON, anmrenty red by the published chaise r Charles Laws insolvent, hundreds of noteholders descigable offices today demanding their aietey ack. The throng began to be early in Pie Alley and by 90 ile Lane extended to Court Saiere, with police keeping order. Employees who were on haa expressed confidence in their employer and tried to instill it into yeeoawel Eunel issued a statement denying a pertisued article to William bd McMasters, sister pubtien agent, in which McMasters asserted Fonti was hopelessly saxalyyn and paying money to depositors as expense of orders. "LE have twice as much money as will be needed," Pont said, adding that Sesusturs Nergr was at a pastel to learn his employer's financial standing.

Baston Alle Charles Laws Pie Alley Ile Lane Court Saiere Haa Yeeoawel- Eunel William Bd McMasters Pubtien McMasters Fonti Saxalyyn Wah Pont Sesusturs Nergr Pala

Coroner clears driver in child death accident

The coroner exonerates Charles I of 63 Main Street from criminal responsibility in the death of seven year old James D Mee of No 1 Gilmore Street. Mee died at St Vincents Hospital after being run over by a truck driven by Wistells. The coroner cites cerebral hemorrhage as the cause and says the driver knew nothing of the accident until alerted by witnesses.

Anie Co ‘ T Iaetan Charles I Main Street James D.mee Gilmore Street St Vincents Hospital Wistells Sind Witneses Main Gwener

Sixteen Auto Accidents Reported Over Weekend

Reports from the Traffic Bureau show sixteen automobile and motorcycle crashes occurred over the weekend. Most were minor. six emergency calls were logged and thirteen people were treated at the emergency hospital for injuries. No fatalities were reported.

Trafic Bureau auRund Ety Sundolines Coiny Tenergency Hospital

Blaze Ignites Tire Shop Sparks Port Town Fire

Police report a blaze started by unknown spark at a tire repair shop during a chaotic day in Passaic. Firefighters battled flames as an alarm system failed and residents described smoke and chaos. owner Morse Lieber stated the shop suffered extensive damage with no further injuries reported.

Hos Morse Liebermusze

Marquis of Queensbury Dead in Johannesburg

A chaotic clipping reports the Marquis of Queensbury death in Johannesburg and strange misprints. It mentions New York police and various unrelated items including a Bayview hotel raid and other scattered notes.

Marquis OF Queensbury Johannesburg

Bridgeport Trolleys Delayed Amid City Investigation

Bridgeport faces a trolley standstill as new jitney plans stall under a mayoral traffic inquiry. Connecticut Co silent on future routes. Aldermen defer action until the commission reports. many workers seek other jobs.

Common Council The Connecticut Co

Parlung dampen note reflects a garbled OCR snippet

A fragmented OCR line shows unclear words and misspellings. It lacks coherent names, places, dates, or events to identify a concrete news item or factual outcome. The readable portion hints at a garbled market or note but provides no verifiable details.

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