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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1920

Page

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Roosevelt Attacks Harding as Old Guard Split Widens

Franklin D. Roosevelt campaigns in Chicago urging Democrats and independents to support the San Francisco platform. He attacks the Republican split, labels Harding as the old guard, and says newspapers favor Republicans. He notes seven hundred women in attendance and calls for direct public appeal to voters.

Republican Cox Chicago Aus Franklin D. Roosevelt San Francisco Sermon Harding Theodore “Roosevelt Roosevelt Neilon All Ciylllacion Govarneur Cox Macy State Tan Monttey Erste Mena Republican Party

Holcomb Defiant On Call For Special Session

Governor Marcus H. Holcomb rebuffed Senator John H. Dillon urging a special legislative session to consider the suffrage amendment. He said no emergency exists and Senators should pursue approval through the next regular session after the November election. Holcomb affirmed support for woman suffrage but insisted on a constitutional path.

Legislatum Marcus H. Holcomb John H Dillon Shalton Momauguin Dillon Holcomb Dilson United States Halcom

Ponzi Seeks to Redeem Notes Amid Bank Closure

Boston August 4 Charles Ponzi longtime con man now claims he is a reformed financier He disclosed he once handled large sums for others and resigned from Hanover Trust Co after the bank was shut by Bank Commissioner Joseph C Allen Officials cited excessive loans and potential capital impairment The bank’s executive committee asserted most books show no poor loans and that Ponzi owed nothing though he had paid in the past

Boston Hanover Trust Company Ponzi Charles Ponzi Joseph C. Allen Dacosive Allen Wl Ham S. McNary

Pease Arouses Sen Dillon's Ire in Graft Rumor Fight

Senator Dillon accuses Sheriff Pease Judge Banks and party leaders of secretly meeting at the Algonquin club on August 7 to derail his renomination in the 26th district. He vows to run again, naming Banks as a rival while noting support from voters across towns. He also questions the pledge secrecy and calls for open party conduct in county leadership.

Algonquin Simeon Peage Elmer S. Books Republcan John EB Dillon Sheltor Jenks Sharif Judge Banks Bary Sherwood Westport Robert Binclair Monroe Stek Tes Simran Pease Algorauin Club Elmer & Banks Pease Dilinn Banks Dion Tynerit Dillon Saya

Cox Plans Stop in Columbus for Democratic Campaign

Governor Cox arrives from Payton and outlines schedule for a Columbus visit. He will address the first rally of the Democratic presidential campaign in Perry, Ohio, tomorrow. The broader national tour is slated to begin shortly as part of his campaign push.

Cox Columbus O. Ave Payton Camn Perry Ohio

Political Leaders Exchange Views at Legislative Reunion

Informal politics marked the annual legislative union at Momauguin yesterday as 400 officials from state and county levels gathered for delicate discussions and social events. Notables included United States Senator Finink B Brandeges Colorel Robert C Eston of North Haven Major Isang UXman of New Haven and Governor Mi cas H Mele. The gathering highlighted municipal and state policy dialogue with limited public access and a dinner banquet following talks.

Momauguin Clr Fesial Board Suth United States Finink B Brandeges Colorel Robert C. Eston North Haven Isang Uxman New Haven James BR. Giran Winsted Micas H. Mele Troernor Kifer B. Wilson Fyank E. Bealy Eeberg Wepe Addrewian

Horoscope Craze Replaces Ouija Spends in Washington

In Washington on August 11, interest shifted from Ouija boards to astrology as the horoscope craze grew. Madam Marela, a leading figure, claimed a six year old prophecy that Mrs Wilson would become first lady. she asserted she predicted Mrs Wilson’s White House role long before the event.

Washington Marela Wilson Stara White House Marcia

Denver tramway workers vote to stay out strike stands

Denver August 11 strik ing employees of the Denver Tram way company voted 771 to 38 against calling of their strike and returning to work under company conditions after three Sousteemrs with Mayor Wood yuster ay including town figures. Washington August 11 Migdla town Canada 13 608 increase 1 757 or 1R 1 per cent. Laconia HL 1h 897 increase 714 or 7 0 per cent. Banta Rega Quiz 6 798 increase 941 oy 2 per cent.

Denver Colo Denver Tramway Company Wood Yuster Washington Migdlatown Cann

GoLoshes to Cover Girls Ankles This Winter

Announcement outlines a shift in fashion toward galoshes and thin footwear for women this coming winter. Homer E. Sawyer of United States Rubber Co notes rubber goods demand rising as women adopt lighter, sleeker styles and low shoes.

Askleswimiy Homer EL Sawyer United States Rubber Company Busimees

Mexico ready to surprise world says Alvarado

Aug 11 report quotes General Salvador Alvarado, El Heraldo publisher and provisional treasury secretary, who declares Mexico is done with revolution and has launched an ambitious program of economic, political, and social development that will surprise the world within years. He outlines rehabilitation and reorganization plans discussed at a Pan American luncheon in New York.

York Mexico Salvador Alvarado el Heraldo Mexico City Treasury Associated Advertising Clubs Alvarado Tril Shanae

$750,000 Seized in State Liquor Raids

Hartford affidavits report a docket for 260 alleged prohibition violations prepared for Judge Inivein for the next U S court session in New Haven on September 28. Walstead Act enforcement shows 34 automobiles and 35 trucks seized with liquor and alcoholic salrts, commercial value $750,000.

Hartford Conn Inivein New Haven

Suffrage Forges Win First Tilt in Tennessee Battle

In Nashville Tennessee two suffrage forces won a first victory as a joint resolution to delay ratification until August 24 was tabled 50 to 37 amid heated debate. Campaigns move ahead with hearings planned on constitutionality and other ratification phases while opponents label deferral as obstruction and supporters push toward statewide sentiment.

Nashville Tenn Aus Cerlier Frank Hall Targe Btary White County

Poland to seek US aid for munitions in fight against Reds

Poland's minister Prince Lubomirski said Warsaw would request immediate material aid and credits from the United States to purchase war materials, aiming to sustain a free Poland per the US note. The Polish defense council warned of a world war if Bolshevik power prevails and urged constitutional governance.

Warsaw America Poland Associated. Press Washington Paoland Russia United States Prince Lubomirski Legation Polish Cone Linly State Department Bio Rusia Italy Lloyd- George Mislerano Mate Iy Ciroles Italian Social Party

Poland Not Ready for Self Government Says Judge Lavy

Paris August 1. Judge Anton Lavy president of the New York municipal court returns from Warsaw and deserts that Poland is less fit for self government than the Philippines. He says the Polish army is in worse shape than Mexican bandits and calls Poland’s condition absolutely incredible.

Paris Poland Philippines Anton Lavy New York Munisipal Curt Warsaw Universal Service

Real Estate Board Organized by Bridgeport Dealers

The Real Estate Board of Bridgeport formed at a dinner meeting at Brooklawn Country Club led by A H Mackenzie. Speakers included F M Ward and John T Sian of New Haven boards with Seward G Brite chairing. officers elected: President A E Hancock Vice President G H Cponey Secretary Treasurer Percy B Anderson and executive committee Walter M Redfield and Lacey R Blackman.

Real Estate Board of Bridgeport Real Cabte Deaiers A. H. Maskenzie Chamber of Commotes Brooklown Country Club F. M. Ward New Haven Real Estate Board John T. Sian New Haven Beard National Association of Real Estate Boards

Archbishop Mannix Surges in Sympathy Across Britain

Archbishop Daniel Mannix of Melbourne arrived in London after being technically arrested on the Baltic crossing and disembarking at Penzance. Messages from sympathizers in England Scotland and Ireland pour in applauding his arrest and inviting him to address meetings. The secretary says none of the messages was conveyed with a definite plan for Mannix’s future.

London Daniel Mannix Melbourne Auatralia White Star Mner Baltic Penzance England Scotland Ireland Hig Ar Profite Father Vaughn Vaughn

Blue Ribbon Garage Suit Over 20 Packard Busses Delivery

Lincoln era case notes a $150,000 suit against Blue Ribbon Garage Inc over failure to deliver twenty Packard buses. Abraham Hagler claims breach of contract. Hagler alleges exclusive rights were promised in exchange for grand facilitation in New York. Proceedings set for September before the Superior Court.

Blue Ribbon Garage Bie Ribbon Garage, Inc Pairfield Avenue Can Ron Sives Soloman Hadesch Abraham Hagler East Main Street Oscar AL H Danonberg A. Slavatsky Superior Court Johannes Schlott Wiliam &. Secley John T. King Tt. Bedford Standard Aemplatns Siteses Hagler Defendanc Blarck Nick Feliver Poolard Ingle Badeach Cent Agresmiatt Lly- Ian Trale Wites Jai New York City Packard Shassla New Yorks Eric Report Cydizney

Skeleton found in swamp clears up murder mystery

The Farmington skeleton, possibly of Joseph Coppola, aged 19, disappeared February 14, 1919, was found in a swamp. Arthur Williams Pratt of Darien, arrested in New York for theft of Coppola's car, was charged in Bridgeport court and convicted. Detectives searched Long Island Sound and the Coppola family plans Farmington review with authorities.

Connecticut New York Parrington Toulg Coppola Bouton’ Street Norwalk Tha Skelaton Charles Coppola Two Star West Avenue Morwilk Bridgeport Arthur Williams Pratt Farmington Hig Pratt Jaland John J. Cunee Wilcome Parmington Frank Virolli Hans Nds Department Mmbers Rami Hareford Waa Dor

Recognition of Gen Wrangel Said to Be in Line of Policy

Paris August 11 The Temps says that recognizing the Russian government of General Wrangel would align with policy. The paper notes a frank display of the importance placed on the imperial character of all governments constituted in Russia.

Gen. Wrangel Paris Wrangel Temps

Bridgeport Trust elects Bryant to fill vacancy

Gerald Bryant, president and treasurer of the Band Crain company, was yesterday elected a. All eater of the Bridgeport Trust company's Air Bryant's election was to fill the piscelets, vacant by the death of Hebert R. Wheeler.

Gerald Bryant Band Crain Company A. All Eater Bridgeport Trust Comppanys Bryant Hebert R. Wheeler

Newspaper Delivery Notice From Post Publishing Co

If you fail to receive the Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post contact the Circulation Department at Barnum 6100. Call for back issues or delayed delivery and request assistance from POST PUBLISHING CO with prompt resolution.

Bridgeport Telegram Post Sunday Post

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