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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1920

Page

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Roosevelt Urges Treaty Acceptance With League Covenant

Hyde Park August 9 Franklin D Roosevelt urged ratification of the peace treaty to include a League of Nations as crucial for real peace. He argued the League is practical, anti war, and that the United States must play a leading role at the table of nations. Domestic aims included extending education, tougher immigration laws, child and worker protections, and reform of government.

Roosevelt Hyde Park N. Y Franklin D. Roosevelt League of Nations League of Notonsy Family of Nations Springwood Homer Cummings Democratic National Committee Notification Committee Wnescs Ers

Cox Comments on Address Of His Bunning Mate

Dayton report notes interest of Steveroor Cox in thermotification ceremonies connected to Hyankiin D Roosevelt. A statement issued by the Democratic presidential candidate comments on Roosevelt personality and arcs.

Cox Dayton Steveroor Cox Hyankiin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt

Tennessee Legislature Delays Suffrage Ratification

The Tennessee Legislature adjourned after the governor's message urging surveys ratification, with no vote on ratification in the sessions. Republican speakers urged support while opponents remained silent, and leaders planned to bring the measure back in each house tomorrow. Former Governor Ben Hooper and Congressman Bill Faylor led the caucus talks.

Washville Tenn Othe Beaste House Senate Ben. W. Hooper Alt Tayker Republican Pomitee Bill Faylor Congress Trom 2Nd District Sid

Tennessee suffrage pledge prompts party vote forecast

In Tennessee the National Women's Party anticipates more votes as four Republican members and another Democrat in the state legislature are pledged to back the suffrage amendment. If pledges hold, advocates expect a Senate majority and a mayoral result favoring suffrage. Critics warn a pledge is not a vote and campaign intensifies in the South.

Stooge Sena Mio Tennessee Bower Senate Tom Coan Alice Paul Miss Pen

Nominees Watch Ohio Primaries

Colualibus Ohio aug 9 Ohio primaries for US senator and Ohio governor seat to succeed Harding and Cox. Pivotal state with presidential vote shaped by ticket candidates. Also reports Persia abdication and republic formation per Central News dispatch.

Colualibus Ohio United States Warren G. Harding Senate James M. Cox Paris Shek Persia Constantinople Htha de Paria

Business women favor trolley over bus service meeting

Fifty women attend a meeting to discuss transportation options choosing the trolley over the bus service, reflecting a preference shift among professional women in the area.

Hartford Auto Crash Kills Man. 3 Hurt At Beach

A Paige touring car crashed into a telegraph pole near Walnut Beach, Hartford, killing Samuel A. Linton and injuring three others including George W. Cover. Police investigated with medical examiner presence while occupants were treated. Cover jailed pending examination.

Bridgeport Bus Owners Plan Transfers at Two Cents

Bridgeport bus owners announce plans to issue transfers at two cents each for all city routes. The group, led by John G. Schwartz, says negotiations for 25 new Day-Elder buses will start after incorporation of the chartered body.

Itney John G. Sthawarx Bridgeport Bus Owners’ Association Schwartz Jitmeurts Busaes Flor Wee

New Haven Boy Struck by Street Car at Silver Beach

Eleven year old Maurice Rosen of 203 Chapel Street New Haven was struck by a street car while walking the East Broadway tracks at noon. He suffered a concussion and cuts and was taken to a summer home in Bridgeport for first aid before Dr. John W. Ives Milford assessed him as not seriously injured and he was to be returned home today. He was employed as a helper to a New Haven peddler on a Silver Beach route when orders were being delivered to summer residences.

New Haven East Broadway Silver Beach Maurice Rosen Chapel Street Vie Frank L. Cogill Bridgeport Jitlan Cogill John W. Ives Milford Young Hosen Cwax

Bridgeport Boy Killed By Train in Fairfield

Edward Malishka thirteen, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Malishka of Gregory street, was killed near Villa Park Fairfield while hurrying to avoid an eastbound express train. Funeral set for Wednesday at St Michael's Parish church with burial in St Michael's cemetery. he had been swimming with companions near Villa Park before the accident.

Villa Park Fairfield Edward Malishka Joseph Malishka Gregory Street Garlick St. Michael's Parish Sterling Street St Michael's Cemetery Malighika

Hartford Man's Auto Wrecked at Beach

Hartford resident Miles A Baasford 56 Buckingham Street Hartford lost control of his car while trying to pass another vehicle on Breediway Walnut Beach last night crashed into a tree and was cut by flying debris. He allegedly was under the influence of liquor and was arrested by Police Sergeant Henry Gallbonner. Bail was set at 40 for Milford Town Court appearance.

Breediway Walnut Beach Miles A. Baasford Buckingham Streat Hartford Bassford Henry Gallbonner Walcut Beach Milford Town Cort

Bankruptcy suit against Ponzi starts in court

Bank Commissioner asserts Ponzi account at Hanover Trust Co. is overdrawn and that Ponzi is solvent despite claims. Petition by three noteholders totaling 750 seeks involuntary bankruptcy and alleges July transfers to creditors aimed at favoring some over others. Court issues subpoena for July 16 transfers as federal and state investigations expand.

Hanover Trust Co Boston Charies Ponzi International Postal Exchange Joseph C. Ale Jen Hanover Trust Company Pangi al- Jen Ponzi Securities Exchange Company Pon's Charles Fleifman Homan Charles Cantwell James Fernald Harry Farrell

New Haven Lines to Receive 40 Large Locomotives

Forty of the largest type moxil locomotives will be delivered to the New Haven system by no later than August. The new engines aim to haul coal into the New England district, boosting capacity to prevent winter shortages. Deliveries will occur at Harlem River and Hone Wol Junction for use on divisions toward Bridgeport and Staybrook yards, with track strengthening and bridge braces added to support the heavier tonnage. Approximately 325 cars daily move coal through Bridgeport, and the New Haven road will accept 2,000 additional anthracite cars fortnight after the engines arrive. Operators urge dealers to place orders for coal now to ensure smooth delivery by boat and mill.

New Haven New England Harlem River Honewol Junction Central England Staybrook Bridgeport Mays Traok Gateway New Haven Road Mtv Tidewater

Nine New Teachers Appointed to High School

The board of education announced nine new teachers for varied departments and an additional industrial department instructor at the old high school. Appointees begin duties in September, with yearly salaries listed for each: Buelak Mitchell Lubec Maine 800. Joan J McParland Bridgeport 1500. Whelan Mondovi Wis 2700. Clara J Gerdner Petersburg N C 1400. Dorothea Danvers Glenbrook Conn 1800. Emma Curtis Bruns-Rieck Me 1800. Dorothy Erskine Fochester Vt 1200. Caroling Barski Brunswick 1000. John B Carson Albany N Y Industrial 1500. Resignations accepted by the board included Dorothy Zin Latde.

Board of Education Buelak Mitchell Lubec Maine Joan J. McParland Bridgeport Whelan Mondovi Wis Gates Diet

Polish Army Blocks Warsaw Front In En Trenched Fork

Paris reports August 9 that General Haller’s army holds a strongly entrenched position at the fork of the Narew and Bug rivers to block the advance on Warsaw. Russian and Polish fronts stretch along the Bug and Sereth rivers as Britain and France eye Dutch policy, while U.S. remains cautious on action. The Polish government urges a durable peace, but Soviet terms stall armistice plans.

Haller Fork Napoleon U. S Paris Associated Press Warsaw Narew Bug River Red Staff Miana Middle Bug Vladimir Volynsky Droyichiyn Brest-Litovsk Sereth Promier Millerard Marshal Foch Hythe England Lloyd- George London Washington Dennite United State France Great Britain Soviet Russia United States Legation State Department Wael Legation Mas de Poltts League of Nations Paland League Leacue Council

British Labor Heads Off War Threat Over Poland

London Aug. A labor conference warned the British government against a war between the Allied powers and Soviet Russia over Poland. It declared such a conflict an intolerable crime against humanity and said organized labor will be used to defeat it. The conference resolved to take necessary steps and urged labor groups to mobilize readers to instruct members to lay down their tools in London.

London Russia Poland Rusia

Archbishop Mannix Lands in England

Archibishop Mannix arrives in Liverpool aboard the Baltic amid cheers and protests. Naval orders bar him from landing in Liverpool Manchester or Glasgow, allowing travel elsewhere in Britain while restricting visits to the three cities. He proceeds to London by train after landing at Berzam es.

Liverpool Anz Baltic Mannix Loow Queenstown Genel Siaorendy Jander Ireland America Sir Henry Wilson Snd Manchester Glasgow England Scotland Wales Toy Berzames Souhwestern London

Red Cross workers flee Bolshevik advance to safety

Fifteen Red Cross workers from New York New Jersey and Connecticut now serving in war torn Poland are reported safe from advancing Bolsheviks according to word received from Red Cross headquarters in New York.

York Red Cross New York New Jersey Connecticut Poland Red

Burglars Loot Lorraine Hotel Room

Burglars forced entry through an open first floor window at the Lorraine hotel last night and stole a war and a suitcase owned by Y. H. Wencoop of Sharon valued at about 100 dollars. The bags held clothing and personal effects. Thomas Stuks of 368 South Avenue reported burglary, saying a roll of money containing 150 dollars was taken on Water Street.

Lorraine Hotel Y. H. Wencoop Sharon Thomas Stuks South Ave- Inne Defective Bureau

Denver Strikers Vote To Return To Work

Denver Colo Aug 9 full resumption of street car service expected after a week old strike. Denver Tramway Company announces willingness to re employ the workers who walked out and halted service last week.

Denver Colo Denver Tramway

Russians to Leave Lithuania in Three Separate Districts

Washington August 9 The evacuation of Lithuanian territory by Soviet forces will occur in three movements under an agreement reached by Lithuanian and Russian delegates. The plan calls for Netia to be evacuated by August and for areas north of the line from Lake Nerocx through Gurogaio to Pet reams to be cleared by September 1, with the remaining territory to follow.

Lithuania Washington Bish Kovno Eiver Netia Viliay Narocz Vina Nouth Lake Nerocx Gurogaio Schole Pet Reams Grodnoilna Paihway Tettory Tayevuenatad

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