Tennessee Suffrage Victory Expected in Legislature
Leaders and supporters of ratification celebrate optimism as the Tennessee legislature moves toward the vote on the federal suffrage amendment. Governor Roberts predicts adoption in both houses, while opponents threaten possible strategy shifts. The House tabled a measure limiting action this session, prompting assurances from suffragists of a favorable outcome pending the final roll call.
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Honorable Prevention Of Warfare by Use of Reason Urged by Cox
Governor Cox urged war prevention through arbitration of reason at CAMP PERRY Ohio as he began the Democratic national speaking tour. He did not elevate the League of Nations as the campaign’s sole issue, but said the world seeks peaceful settlement and that national guardsmen support stronger defense while pursuing harmony.
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Camp Perry
League Would Save Poland Says Roosevelt
Franklin D Roosevelt declared in Milwaukee that endorsement of the League of Nations by the United States would save Poland. The remarks came during the closing speedup of his western campaigning.
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Pranklin D. Roosevelt
Goolidge Advises Limited Promises at Boston Dinner
Governor Calvin Coolidge, Republican nominee for vice president, urged restraint on promising long term plans and praised Harding as a sound leader. Addressing the Massachusetts Republican Club at the Hotel Somerset, he urged relying on established truth and looking to the past for guidance while striving for present success. (Continued on Page Four.)
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Catch My Horse Cries Winner Paths End in Tragedy
London news recounts Walter Winans shouting Seated my horse as Henrietta led a race. Winans collapsed in his sulky and died before medical help arrived, after the mare Henrietta crossed the line victorious.
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Henrietta
Buses Endanger Business Life In City Merchant Meeting
City merchants warn buses threaten downtown trade with a daily loss of about 12000 dollars as a no parking rule is also debated at a Chamber of Commerce committee meeting.
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No Parking Debate As Merchants Seek Relief
Retail Merchants of the Chamber of Commerce discussed drastic regulations and jitney costs at a meeting on transportation. They warned no parking enforcement on Main Street and Fairfield Avenue could hurt downtown business, and urged a return of trolley service to avert a commercial calamity. Over a dozen merchants attended, representing about 30 shops in the central retail area.
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Mitrof
Ponz Held on Two Changes Fraud Case Involves $26 Million
Fraud case centers on Ponz held on two charges with a $35,000 bond. About 40,000 investors were reportedly involved, entrusting 26 million dollars at around 50 percent, within 45 days, through mail fraud routines.
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Ponzi Scheme Fallout Hits Boston Investors
In Boston on August 12 a wave of Ponzi scheme fallout involved about 4,000 investors with losses estimated from 15 to 20 million dollars. Charles Ponzi surrendered to federal authorities, claiming Hanover Trust's closure halted funds. he faced fraud charges, bonds posted, and awaits hearings. Real estate figure Morris Budnick stood as surety. Ponzi was re-arrested on separate charges and later released on bonds. State investigations grow as liabilities possibly reach into the millions.
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Yester
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Roxbury
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Soviet Forces Active On Wide Front Demand Arm of Poles
The Washington dispatch reports Soviet forces are active on a wide front and Poland seeks U S permission to recruit Polish workers in America for its army. The State Department weighs arming Polish workers and supplying war materiel while noting recruiting is prohibited domestically.
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Canada
Traffic Service Termed Disgrace by Local Club
Ure Kiwanis club members met at the Stratfield hotel yesterday and unanimously passed a motion to restore the trolley cars. The motion directs the committee to draft a letter to the Common Council presenting the club’s sentiments at the next meeting. August Engathard of the D. MM. end company cited Bridgeport’s 260000 population and called the current traffic a disgrace, urging action for health and local commerce.
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D. MM. End Company
Narrow Escape From Severe Crowd Beating Controversy
E Osborn of 90 Pequentosn Street narrowly escaped a violent crowd on Afaln Street last night after being alleged to have pinched Mary Downdes of 202 Remireton. He fled but was pursued by a uniformed caller and caught on Middle Street. Witnesses say the crowd urged no police involvement while applying rough justice. Osborn and a woman were taken to spbile¢ head quarters on breach of the peace charges.
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Spbile
Newspaper Delivery Notice From Post Publishing Co
If you fail to receive your Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post or your paper on time, telephone Barnum 6100, Circulation Department of Post Publishing Co.
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Sunday Post
Circulation Department Post Publishing CO
Wilson's Gubernatorial Boom Officially Launched in 12th
Mayor Wilson's bid for governor was launched at a 12th district Republican club caucus. Delegates to the August 27 city convention were told to back any measure aiding the mayor. J Henry Roraback and John T. King were named to visit for Whig en route to the campaign. Delegates chosen for the city convention include Dennis Kelly, John Caldwell, and Michael Toomey. The room was packed, but Tax Commissioner Arthur Connor did not attend. A note suggested Connor would attend later, though no message came from the absent leader.
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Cantalavenua
Migh Ut
Ian Arthur Brown
J. Henry Roraback
State Central Committee
John T. King
Feirfeld County
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John ¥. Caldwell
Michael J. Toomey
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Arthur Connor
Jitneurs of City Meet to Act on Incorporation Tonight
Jitney drivers of Bridgeport plan an evening meeting at Rakpery hall on Bostwick avenue to vote on incorporation and elect officers. The charter arrived last night and papers will be recorded. President Seawarty expects improved bus service once formed.
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Bridgaport Bar Association
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Leansport
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Wey
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Warfield Avenue
Martin van Orden
Oak Street
Milford
Jitreut
Dratte Opher
Booth
Thomas T. Poole
Jitreur
Strattomd
Tne
Tretf
Polish peace mission returns to Warsaw
The Polish peace mission is reported to be on its way back to Warsaw as it passes through towns held by Bolshevik forces. Dispatched reports say local Jewish parishes are already establishing Soviet and Communist governments, signaling broad disruption.
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Indicusp
Greek Premier Venizelos Attacked Near Train Station
Premier Venizelos of Greece was shot at 6:45 pm as he prepared to board a train. He was lightly wounded in the right side. Two men, George Thyriakis and Apostolos Iserphis, were arrested after allegedly planning the attack to “free Greece from its oppressor.” They claimed the act, and were identified by police. The premier was taken to a private hospital for treatment.
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Madame Victorica Death Reveals Spy Network Ties
New York reports Madame Marie de Wieterlen once linked to Kaiser’s spy ring, fled to a private sanctuary. Arrested in April 1918 for allegedly aiding opponents of the British Empire, she testified against Jeremiah O’Leary at Long Beach, becoming a target in treason proceedings.
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New York
Marie K. de Wieterlen
Pagumonth
Jeremiah O'Leary
Long Beach
Souitington Boy Shot In Woods Accident
Southington Conn Aug 12 Michael Latziz 11 was accidentally shot while playing in the woods. Dr M G Nagle extracted the bullet and pronounced the wound serious. The bullet was fired from a $2 caliber rifle.
Warsaw Situation Deepens As Red Campaign Advances
Paris reports Warsaw remains central as Russian offensives push from the north toward the capital. Red forces near eighty six miles away, Polish defense around Putulsk frays. In the south, Rudennys’s maneuvers threaten Lemberg and Przemysl as Swoop toward key river corridors. Moscow terms for Poland seek arming of workers amid armistice negotiations.
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Plot to topple Soviet regime uncovered in Odessa
A reported plot to overthrow the Soviet government was exposed in Odessa with widespread arrests. Moscow wireless dispatches say the central plan aimed to seize Odessa, cross intervening territory, and link with forces under General Wrangel.
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Odessa
Moscow
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Wrankol
Plan Non Stop Flight Round World in Zeppelins
Major Charles J. Glidden of the Aero Club of America says German Zeppelin builders may attempt a non stop round the world flight within the next year. He notes the firm Zeppelins aim to win the first air circumnavigation and would begin the attempt unless prevented by the Allies.
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Globe
Attorney Blondell Found Dead From Self Inflicted Bullet
Mercer D Blondell prominent patent attorney died by self inflicted gunshot in his office in Connecticut Nacional barn building after expressing financial worries He came from Washington DC years ago and was active in social circles He served as patent representative for Takeorpedo Boat Co and practiced law for 20 years His body moved to Washington for burial prior to a formal inquiry by Deputy Coroner Henry C Stevenson with a note of explanation found but money issues cited as motive Police and ambulance crews responded to the incident at 22 o'clock at St Vite Hospital Blair Cleveland Ave residence tagged with other details of the case
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