Cox Declines to Be Arrested for Speeding in Ohio
Governor Cox’s motor tour from Wheeling faced a staged arrest attempt in Ohio by GOP supporters aimed at embarrassing the Democratic nominee. Ohio adjutant general Roy Leyton said planners hoped to block the governor’s party. officers at Jacksontown tried to arrest all autos. Cox ordered the parade to continue despite the disruption and a press car's mishap.
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Cox Chauffeur Arrested on Speeding Charge
R A Whimker a Cambridge taxicab driver who drove part of Governor Cox's party from Cambridge to Columbus was arrested tonight en route back to Cambridge. Officials said they could not arrest Governor Cox or reporters. Whimker claimed the governor employed him and paid for the trip and ordered his shuttle to Columbus as fast as possible.
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Three Unknown Men Shoot Victim In New Haven
John Caudloso, 401 Wallace atrect, is hospitalized with three bullet wounds after being held up by three unknown men while returning home. Police suspect Springfield men, and Caudloso’s condition is serious. Leo Kiskey, 24, 3535 Stillman street, arrested for directing vile remarks at a woman on Fast Main street.
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Cox Saves Heckler From Dip In River
In Wheeling West Virginia on August Ja the governor urged the crowd not to toss a heckler into the nearby river. He defended the dignity of the law amid Socialist criticisms of state actions and quelled a shouted mob impulse with a firm command.
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Harding Plans Major Speech to Ohio Delegation
Marion Ohio August 15 Senator Harding prepares a key campaign address for Thursday before an Ohio legislature delegation and former members. The speech aims to advance the campaign, signaling a new push against Cox. Harding may also address Lumbermen’s picnic delegates and meet American Indian representatives without speaking.
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Bridgeport Telegram Circulation Department Contact Note
The notice directs readers to contact POST PUBLISHING CQ, Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post, by telephone Barnum 6190 for circulation inquiries. It reflects standard local newspaper circulation guidance and a classic midcentury communication channel.
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Fourth District Caucus Sparks Expected Fight Tonight
In Bridgeport the Republican party braces for a clash over Fourth district delegates to the August 20 primaries. Wilson backers confront anti Wilson forces as Fire Commissioner John A. Leonard plans an independent ticket, despite Leonard being away on vacation. District leader Chatman William Chew hints a contest may not unfold.
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U S Athletes Open Olympic Games with Strong Starts
At Antwerp opening ceremonies American athletes impressed crowds as four events began. In javelin three Americans surpassed 57 meters to qualify for finals, with Dilnain A C 57.58, A M Tuck 57.86, and J Mahan 69.52 meters. Finland led with top throws by Peltonen Tonnson and Myrra.
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Cork Mayor and Ten Men Hunger Strike Incident
Aug 14 report from Yrelans states Tar McSweney, mayor of Ix, and ten men arrested with him Thursday night refused food after being placed in a military cart. They remain on hunger strike as authorities claim no further action joined them.
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Ponzi Brains or Tool of Fraud Debate Rages
Crowds gather on Boston Common and along streets to discuss the Ponzi scheme that collapsed after a long eight months. Federal and state actions stir speculation of early developments as hearings loom on securities receiverships. The public ponders whether Ponzi was a mastermind or mere front for larger interests.
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Brandegee Heads Lobby to Block Tenn Vote
Brandegee leads lobbying effort to block Tennessee ratification. Committee in charge to meet tonight to discuss measure before legislative body. Both sides confident suffrage leaders may force a night session if necessary to insure action.
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Brandegee backs Tennessee lobby against suffrage
Miss Alice Paul of the National Woman’s Party says Senator Brandegee of Connecticut and the Louisville and Nashville railway finance and direct a campaign to defeat woman suffrage in Tennessee. Paul warns Nashville legislators they may be unwittingly voting to help return the anti suffrage figure to the Senate this fall.
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Connecticut
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Tennessee House to vote on woman suffrage this week
Nashville August 15 lawmakers face a deep split over ratifying the federal constitutional amendment. Speaker Seth Walker predicted possible rejection by Tuesday night, while Sue White of the National Woman's Party urged caution. Leaders remained uncertain as test votes loomed and ratification decision awaited outcome after ballots.
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National Woeaman's Party
France seeks U.S. aid in war on Reds says critic
Paris dispatch recalls French officials pressing for American intervention to counter Bolshevik influence as Joffre heads to Bucharest to liaise with Roumania. Report cites pressure on Wilson and Cox to commit to joint action, amid fears of Eastern European collapse and renewed general war.
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Desertion Rate Among War Registrants Drops Slightly
Washington August 15 The War Department reports that less than one percent of more than 24 000 men registered under collective service during the war are deserting. The department will publish names of those branded as deserters and urges cooperation of state and local officials, patriotic societies, and the public to aid in apprehension and status determination.
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May Approve Eastern Engineering Co Bill
The Board of Apportionment will meet at City Hall to likely approve Eastern Engineering Co. for 20183.96 to test down the Steepler chase bridge. The bill dates to August 6 when a special committee inquired into its correctness.
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Plot to Restore Greek King Uncovered in Europe and Athens
An espionage report from Athens dated August 15 reveals a plot to restore ex-King Constantine. The plan, attributed to a Geneva-based figure, implicates Premier Venizelos’s government and alleges involvement by Swiss and Athens circles. The scheme supposedly developed in Zurich and progressed over the prior two months.
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Blames Defeat on General Denikine
Washington reports a letter from General Wrangel claiming Denikin’s failures stemmed from ambition and misguidance. The missive, written during Wrangel’s retirement, accuses Denikin of disloyalty to Kolchak, yielding a collapse of Russian forces and disaster for allied volunteers.
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Armor Suit Saves Venizelos From Attempted Assassination
A three ply jet steel armor worn beneath a cloak protected Greek Prime Minister Venizelos when five shots were fired at him near the Lyon railway station in Paris. Only one bullet caused minor wounds, and the armor reportedly prevented greater damage as conspirators sought to kill him in a wide plot stretching from Athens to Rome.
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Jitney Bus Strain Tests Holiday Beach Crowds
Holiday traffic overwhelmed Bridgevort jitney service as massive Sunday crowds to Seaside Beach strained the monopoly. President Gahhwartz ordered routes rerouted from East Mate to ease the load, adding surge service and police oversight. Continued on Page Read.
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Bolsheviks Plan World Conquest After Polish War
Associated Press dispatch from Kolng Poland reports Soviet officials in East Prussia outline plans to ally with Germany against France and seek a German troop corridor. They claim rapid Polish conquest within three weeks, establish a neutral Danzig corridor, and intensify propaganda among troops to justify a broader war.
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Polish Bolshevik battle line stretches 700 kilometers
The fighting front from Roumania to Prussia extends about 700 kilometers today as Bolshevik forces advance across Poland. The line, from the Roumanian frontier to the Prussian border, runs diagonally with Warsaw in the center where Bolsheviks press near the capital’s defenders. Front readjustments occur in the extreme north and south to shorten the length.
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Warsaw Battle Rages as Reds Press Record
Paris August 15 Associated Press report описes Warsaw defenders under heavy attack near the capital. Polish forces reportedly delay the Bolshevik advance as Red troops reach within ten miles of Warsaw, amid unclear, fragmentary news from the front.
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Soviet Armies Reported Sweeping Through Persia
United States correspondent reports Soviet forces advancing across Persia following Polish developments with asserts of broad threats to subjugate the country as per dispatches from allied agents.
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