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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1920

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Tennessee Ants Delay Action on SFE Measure

Tennessee House debate on the SFE amendment ended without final action as opponents urged adjournment. The vote 38 to 44 indicated sentiment against ratification, while supporters argued the result reflected public mood. Final vote expected tomorrow as leaders warned against tying the issue to the state constitution.

Tennessee Ants Mashville Tenn Tennessee Legislatute Dorief Bouse Senate W.L. Pherson United States Thomson Tenneswee Supreme Walker Emerson Vir. Frierson Genere

Wefer Suffrage Action to Next Legislative Session

The North Carolina Senate postponed ratification of federal woman suffrage to the next regular session. The 25 to 0 vote followed opposition leader Warren’s postponement resolution. Suffrage leaders blamed weak members and said action would be decided in the general election.

Raleigh SN. c Forth Carolina Senate General Assembly Arere Warren Els Tolks Nox Wember Senate St Angela

Four alarm fire in New Fork kills one firefighter

A four story brick building on West 14th Street burned for hours as a fire in New Fork left one firefighter dead and another about fifty overcome by smoke or injured by debris. Dennis Donovan died from smoke inhalation while fighting the blaze in the basement. In Marion Ohio, Senator Harding will address a central labor union meeting on Labor Day following campaign talks with Republican leaders.

Columbus Ohio Cox Harding Germany San Francisco Newton C. Baker Aues Pomerine Cox. J League Congress Arcing The Uris Thas Warren G. Harding New Fork Froman Wee West 14Th Street Dennis Donovan Dad Ireman Wilt Marion Central Labor Union

Americans Fail To Place In Most Qualifying Rounds At Antwerp Meet

Olympic trials at Antwerp report American progress with several finals and new records. W. Landon of New York Athletic Club wins the high jump with a European record 1.93 meters. three other Americans finish among top placings. Despite strong showings in some events, the United States misses podiums in the 5,000 meter race and several qualifying rounds amid uneven performances.

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Fail to Receive Post Publication Co

A terse note reports issues with delivery or receipt of post publication materials. It highlights failure to receive expected publications and references processing steps or contacts for resolution. No dates or specific entities are provided in the readable text.

Gift of King Returned to Crown Royal Yacht Guild

London August 17. The King’s diamond scarf pin, given as a royal gift at the end of the yachting week, was returned to Wing George by the caretaker of Cowes landing stage. A note stated that until the two sons who served are employed, the gift would be refused.

London Fis Royal Yacht Squadron Cowes George Chonges Els

Chapman Death Sparks AL Pitcher Debate in New York

August 17 in New York a Cleveland Indians shortstop Carl Chapman died from a fractured skull after being hit by a pitch from New York Yankees pitcher Maya. Cleveland teammates mourned as discussions of investigation and possible action intensified amid claims Maya’s throwing style was suspicious.

New York Carl Maye May Chapman Cleveland Indians Chapman Yankes Cleveland Alaya Dinys

Greene Co 19 Under Probe by Mass Attorney General

Attorney General Weston Allen announced an inquiry into the H V Greene Company an investment house with branches nationwide. The probe follows a state statement from the firm and a filing with the Commissioner of Corporations detailing its finances and ties to the Commercial Finance Corporation Initial Finance Corporation and First People s Trust.

H.V. Greene CO Mass Wostox Genaral J. Weston Allen TH. Vy, Greene Company Ila HK. V. Greote Company Ofsterment Commercial Finance Corporation Initial Finance Corporation First People's Trust

Americans Marooned in Moscow After Red Advance

A century of foreigners including 26 Americans remain trapped in Moscow as Bolshevik authorities limit exit. About 1,000 foreigners in Russia seek government action before winter, with 700 British and 100 Norse also affected. Many hold or claim American citizenship and some were deported or denied permission to leave, while U S officials face a hard negotiation.

Ternont Moscow Russia Jean Luizensalp Associated Press Finland United States

Ponzi Swindle Claim Stuns Public Figure

Wisehief counse Danisl Melsanes says Charles Ponzi was swindled out of thousands by speculative schemes. The afternoon briefing notes the fraud details and hints at further coverage on Page Two.

Poston Charles Para Wisehief Coune Se Danisl Melsanes Bonz

Europe labor power blocks munition shipments to Poland

Paris reports that labor influence across France Germany Belgium England Switzerland and Austria halted munitions trains bound for the Polish front. A labor blockade, coordinated from London and backed by central labor committees, stopped a single cart of arms from passing through France, delaying support to Poland and signaling broad European labor power.

G. BF Bertelli Paris Europe France Germany Belgium England Switerrland Austria Palle Front Ifrance Warsa Poland

Onslaught Before Gates of Warsaw Likened to Marne Clash

London reports Aug 27 that Polish defenses near Warsaw held as Bolshevik forces pressed from several fronts. Analysts compare the fighting to the Marne stalemate that shifted the French and British tides in 1914, noting Russian successes in pockets but Polish morale improving under renewed assault. General Weygand’s French mission in Poland stresses morale as key to victory amid reorganized Polish forces counterattacking along disrupted Bolshevik lines.

London vWarapwara Efise Porta Prince Wels Marne Joffre Foch Sir John French Uhlans Paris Tetula France Germany Feeh

Poles Launch Counter Offensive as Warsaw Front Tightens

Reports from Warsaw indicate a successful Polish counteroffensive led by President Pilsudski against Bolshevik forces along the Warsaw front. Polish troops, supported by heavy artillery, are driving Bolsheviks back at several points near Radzymin and the capital. A Polish chaplain was killed leading troops, and prisoners include a Bolshevik commissar and brigade commander. French tactics expected to bolster the assault with artillery into readiness for a major push on Soviet forces.

Associated Press Warsaw Mingl Moscow Misk 3Fonday Plisudski

Tireless Polish Efforts Score Key Advances On Front

Paris reports tireless Polish efforts to halt Bolshevik advances yielding important strategic gains. They recaptured the Serock bridgehead after a Sunday counteroffensive from Novo Gearravsk, clearing the north bank of the Marew and pushing back Soviet forces as operations unfold on the right wing along the Narew and Bug rivers.

Paris Pyltusk-Serock Novo Gearravsk Marew Serock Bia Pultuese Flores Vlapre Tans

Baron Wrangel Builds Vast 300000 Strong Army

SEBASTOFOL Aug. 17 Baron Wrangel's force to crush Bolshovism numbers 130000 men with one third self armed and red soldiers. Bolshevik front estimate 60000 opposed. About 346000 Bolshevist troops on the Polish front and 100000 elsewhere. Since June 5 Wrangel's army has captured 52 officers and 159 pieces of artillery, 730 machine guns, and seven armored trains.

Sebastofol Ruasin Yla Constantinoph Baron Wrangel Wrangel Bolshevist Russia Wrangel Army

Most Desperate Struggle for Possession of Radzymin

On the Warsaw front the fighting centered on Radzymin as Poles attempted to retake the town northeast of Warsaw. Recent reports say Polish counter-strokes regained Radzymin, driving Bolshevik forces northeastward, while artillery has heavily shell damaged the opposing line.

Warsaty Warsaw Radzyvmin Radsymin Prsky Bolshevk

Moral Training Over Mathematics Stressed by Judge Brown

Salt Lake City guest Jude Wills Brown told Sequeyth society members last night that moral training for children is more vital than math. He praised citizenship and moral development over numerical skill, noting public service links and his work with the Nacional Democratic Committee.

Jude Wills Brown Salt Lake City Wrh Sequeyth Society Tulyrild Avenue Brown Nacional Democratic Committee

Goan Co. Busses to Compete With Its Says Storrs

Promises good busses in plans under consideration by Connecticut officials. Storrs, president of the trolley company, says jitney service will operate on certain streets once legislative authorization is enacted. Legislature expected to act on petition to permit jitneys, with first routes likely on Davenport and Columbus avenues and nearby streets.

Goan, CO ITS Storrs Connecticut Company Your Lueins Sterra Traliag Company New Heron Register Stratramsportation «Commission Troller Company Connecticut Nem Mavon Altermania Committee of Hartford Cercnda Afeeta Cervics Company Fimneys Davenport Avenue Columbus Avenue Mim Girnet York Orang Street Malin Street Savin Avenue

Delegates Back Wilson Candidacy at District Caucus

Delegates favored Mayor Wilson for governor at the Eighth District Republican club caucus held at 188 Thompson Street. The slate included John OConnell Frederick R. Canfield and Frank Fasanella as delegates to the Republican primaries. Alderman Barley Matein sought renomination, while delegates were instructed to back Martin for alderman.

Beautment Wilson Republican Club Thompson Stre John 3. O'Connell Prederick R. Canfield Frank Fasanella Barley Matein Tad Mr. Martin Verson

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