American athletes set world mark in Olympics hurdles
At Antwerp on August 16, American hurdlers piled up 17 points in the 190 meter hurdles finals. Loomis of the Chicago A.A. won in a new world record of 34 seconds, Deschbi Notre Dame led France in third, and Chulaerneson Sweden and Dages Los Angeles A.C. were fifth and sixth. Padock of Los Angeles A.C. easily won the 160 meter sprint finals, with Kirksey of the Olympic Club San Francisco taking second. The pentathlon saw Lehtonen of Finland win with 18 points, followed by Bradley and others, while Americans contended in the road jump and other events.
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Jomer Brown
Boston
Ivan Prenser
New York
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Purdue University
Robber Holds Woman in Store at Grandview Avenue
A man forced Mary Buser, owner of a Italian grocery at 97 Grandview Avenue, into a small room and pressed revolvers to her chest. He demanded cash, took $3a, then fled as police, including motorcycle officers and detectives, searched the area.
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Hugo Declares Candidacy Amid Turbulent Toledo Weather
Francie M. Hugo announces Republican nomination candidacy for governor as Toledo clears debris after a severe cloudburst. Reported August 14 describes outside contracting firms aiding cleanup and streets being cleared of wood, debris, and flood damage.
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Toledo
Ridgeport Telegram Circulation Department Notice
Public notice from the Ridgeport publishing office directing subscribers to call Telephone Barnum 6100 for timely delivery issues andcirc- ulation updates. The item reflects standard newspaper circulation instructions and contact details for service adjustments.
Mayor Criticized for Eastern Engineering Contract Deal
Mayor Wilson faced sharp criticism from the Board of Apportionment over awarding a no bid contract to Eastern Engineering to dismantle the Steeplechase bridge. The $30,183.96 bill was approved after a special committee report deemed the contract legal, while a $6,000 dredging bill was tabled. The board questioned the mayor’s haste and noted the director of public works should have been consulted, with debates on emergency authority and procurement procedures.
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Seelay
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Iliam J. Shaughnessy
Astern Engineering Company
Milarica
City hall vetoes transfer for Burns Detective services
The meeting at City Hall declined a $7,302 transfer from the salary account to President John C. Stanley to pay Burns Detective agency for avéret work. Members questioned city exposure and the purpose of Burnes operatives, expressing reluctance and approval concerns, leaving the request unpassed.
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Vicar Yard
Wilson Followers Claiming Control in Four Districts
Wilson has won control of four districts in Bridgeport as Republican divisions failed to unite. The three-cornered contests in the ninth and eleventh districts leave doubts, while anti Wilson forces claim some seats. John T. King is seen as staying away from Bridgeport politics. Delegates from districts prepare for the state convention on August 27, with district positions forecast.
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Twenty Minute Parking Limit Fixed by the New Ordinance
The Board of Aldermen enacted a twenty minute limit on eleven city streets removing the earlier five minute rule on Main Street and Fairfield Avenue. Mayor Wilson cited business leaders seeking more leeway and submitted a message detailing the change and affected streets, with continuation referenced on the next page.
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Bridgeport Extends Daylight Time to October 31
Bridgeport will observe daylight time through October 31 after the Board of Aldermen amended the daylight saving ordinance. Mayor Wilson received a report from General Manager Barlow of the New Haven railroad noting timetable revisions to align with daylight saving schedules in New England and New York City, reducing confusion for residents and rail users.
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Break with King Announced By Mayor in Statement
Mayor Clifford Wilson announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. He declares independence from any ally and cites Bridgeport as deserving a governor, noting four terms as lieutenant governor and long service in Hartford.
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Tennessee Commitee Recommends Suffrage Be Passed
Tennessee committee in charge of ratification reported late tonight for adoption by a 10 to 9 vote. An anti suffrage leader claimed the first committee ballot stood 9 to 9 with a member abstaining. Governor Roberta urged ratification, saying the party platform supports it and will unleash forces for good.
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Gam
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British Entente Struggles Over Polish, Russia Roles
Paris reports a European split as British and French diplomats fail to align on Poland and Russia. The French alliance with America deepens while Britain faces internal labor influence and divergent national goals.
Harding Plans Speaking Tour and Polish Situation
Marion August 16. A complete campaign program for Senator Harding through October 4 will be worked out at a Marion conference with Republican leaders. Invitations to speak and front porch appointments are to be discussed, with few appearances outside Marion during the nine weeks before the election. The meeting will outline issues to emphasize, including agriculture, and Will Haye and Senator Harry New will be prominent. Henry Wadge and Henry Watag e publishers may attend.
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Will H. Haye
Ona
Harry New
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S Party
Duran
Hlanry M. Daugherty
Medil
Cox Draws Parallel Between Harding and His Record
Governor Cox in Columbus parallels his six year official Ohio record with Senator Harding’s to frame the presidential race. He labels Harding reactionary and says the eyes of the country are on the contest. Baker supports the platform as Cox opens the state campaign amid upbeat reports from Dunn. In New York two shot and four injured in a labor riot on Ninth Street as a clash between longshoremen and fish workers erupts.
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D. Baker
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Trois
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Reds Lose Heavily as Poles Retake Positions in Valey War
War emergency dispatch from Warsaw reports continuous fighting along the Bug and Narew valleys. Poles gain key positions from Modlin to the Narew and Bug junction, while Bolshevik pressure pushes on Warsaw fronts.
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Bug
Red Patrol Crosses Vistula Near Thorn
War saw report from Warsaw on August 16 that a Red Army patrol crossed the Vistula near Thorn and Niecheva aboard a captured barge. Polish cavalry attacked the point, drove the invaders back, and the Warsaw Thorn railroad line briefly came under fire. Soviet armored cars from Plonsk struck a detachment of German cavalry, leaving 32 dead wounded or prisoners.
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Warsaw
Thorn
Niecheva
Plonsk
American ships to sail on former German routes
Washington announces sanction for American ships to operate on former German trade routes as part of a cooperative plan between the American Ship and Commerce Corporation of New York and Hamburgs American ite of Germany. The Shipping Board aims to see this constructive plan carried out with no German money or investment in American companies.
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Germany
Fractured Skull At Wedding Involving Local Residents
A wedding at 680 Gregory Street ended in violence when John Neggar allegedly struck a celebrant with a bottle, fracturing his skull. Joseph Fordics of 450 Gregory Street was arrested for assault. Neggar was taken to St Vincent's Hospital by emergency personnel.
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Privy Councillor Barred From the House of Lords
London August 16 Alexander Carlisle a prominent Belfast Irish man and privy councillor was barred from the privileges of the House of Lords by resolution passed today. Earl Curzon as foreign secretary directed the action noting Carlisle's letter in reply to a demand for an apology for an affront to the House aggravated his recent inank to the Lords.
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Alexander
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House of Lords
Earl Curzon
Carylisle
Warships Sent to The Aid of Poland
The state department directed dispatch of three U S warships to Cherbourg to join British and French squadrons off Danzig. The move aims to observe conditions in Poland while an American squadron monitors events.
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Cherbourg
Conan
Danzig
Radzymin Again In Polish Hands In Defense Push
WARSAW Aug 16 Fighting on Warsaw fronts reported in today’s official communique Radzymin north east of the capital again in Polish hands after a day of heavy fighting Russians attacked on both flanks at Radzymin Zegrest and Durniew more than 15 miles from Warsaw The communique says Polish forces scored success in the Cho Ana Hrubieszow area east and southeast of Lublin where Polish troops captured prisoners and seized war materiel In the south Soviet forces penetrated Sokely while the Poles evacuated Brady and retreated from lands altered in the fighting near Lembernes and surrounding regions
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Durniew
Lublin
Lataft
Sokely
Brady
New Haven Man Killed in Springfield Affray
Springfield police hold Tor Livera of this city on a murder charge after a spectacular shooting on Main Street. A companion escaped while two men with Luverns were held on concealed weapons charges.
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Springfield
Flaven
Murdezr
Deadlock Over Miners Wages In Cleveland Talks
Joint scale committee members of the central competitive coal field report a deadlock after operators refuse reduced wages while miners press for higher pay. A sub committee was formed as talks stalled. The federal government is monitoring developments as officials await a settlement.
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Italy
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Wedepal
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