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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1920

Page

8

Bridgeport Bus Elects Board of Directors in Turbulent Meeting

Bridgeport Bus Corporation elected seven men to its board after a stormy three hour session at Rokocsey hall yesterday afternoon. The directors include John B. Schwarzs, Barry Frank, George Bevans, Jacob Mascoth, Walter Keelig, Vitter Jonavon, and William McCormick. The group will guide jitney transportation in Bridgeport as officers are to be elected today at DeForest & Wells law offices.

Bridgeport Bus Corporation Rokocsey Hall Tog Bridgeport John B. Sehwarts Barry Frank George Bevans Jacob Mascoth Walter Keelig Vitter Jonagon Willam WcCormici

Denies He Bought Liquor from Club

A dubious report describes an investigation into alleged liquor purchases linked to a club named Lambs at Acousta. John Slavin was found injured in front of Wes In, while James Shevlin, a prohibition enforcement agent, questions whether bootleggers operated at the Tambs, with testimony suggesting a denial of liquor purchase by the defendant.

Ploney Acousta John Slavin Wes Wiis Guin Atin Louner McGraw James Shevlin Prohibition

Rarvey Bigbell Band Concert at Seaside Park

A special program is arranged for the band concert featuring Warvey Hubbell. The Seaside Park event is set for Sunday after 7 o'clock with the Warvey Hubbell band performing and a community gathering to follow.

Seaside Park

Taxation Disease Warned By Rotary Leader

A distorted speech at a Rotary meeting in New York criticized taxation as a disease and called for reform. The speaker argued taxes should fall on those best able to pay, likening current systems to medieval plundering and urging balanced levy principles.

York Pworld Bache Sciensis Robbes Barlina

Destroyer Pruitt Demonstrates Strong Test Run

A naval test report shows Destroyer Pruitt delivering an excellent showing in a power run, averaging about 5.12 knots over a test hour. Officials note fuel economy and performance surpassed expectations in the session.

Destroyer Pruitt Rock Aus Tyrorpeio Pyat Pruitt Avterage Offle Wboard Toy Speer Real

Woman Testifies She Had No Intent To Hit Burns

In a Brooklyn supreme court hearing, Miss Wormworth denied aiming to shoot Willie Burns at Grand Central last year and said she fired to miss him. She described a three day stay in Prospect Park before the incident and spoke of plans to seek employment and normal life. The hearing continues toward a decision on her release from Central Islip asylum, with sessions lasting into September.

Perio Court JSON Tresitun Jon Waterhurs Yrewliy Westerbury Cits Molson Walnut Beach Thomas Abe- Grath City Legal Department Attormer Tah Reily Waterbury Burns Gatenel Ile Ward I. Green Kidtly Green Miss Warnworth Worminworth Aha el Bean & Clerk

Democrat Hunt For Harding Vote In Missoula

In Missoula Montana on August 14 Franklin D Roosevelt spoke from a rear platform promising greater naval development. The Democratic vice presidential nominee addressed supporters, but the scene showed no clear Democrat ready to vote for Harding, while many Progressive Republicans indicated they would back Cox.

Missoula Mont Franklin ‘D. Roosevelt Apeech Harding Cox

Bank Accounts Tied to Kidnapping Crank Case

Philadelphia ang 19 details attach bank deposits of Anguaty Pasquale, accused crank in the Coughlin kidnapping. Accounts held in New York banks were attached through George H. Coughlin of Norristown. The action followed a July 14 payment report and involves Pasquale’s personal property tied to the case.

Philadelphia Anguaty Pasquale Coughlin Ilay New York George H. Coughlin Norristown Pas Blakely Hig Dune Coughiin Pasquale

Service Chevron Issue Stopped August First

Washington reports that the department order halted issuance of service chevrons to American soldiers along the Rhine in Germany on August 1. The move ends recognition for those serving in the occupied zones, amid growing participation in the conflict and ongoing military operations.

Washington Germany Rhine

Schooner Yacht Grounds at Grindstone Point

An unidentified yacht ran aground near Grindstone Point about 19 miles from Craneo Island coast guard station. The vessel appeared intact with no danger to occupants and was expected to refloat at high water.

Grindstone Point Cranoenry Island

Lloye-George to Confer with Giolitti Monday

Buceane Switzerland Aug 14 British Prime Minister David Lloyd George arrived by train in Buceane this afternoon the correspondent reports. He said a meeting with Signor Giolitti the Italian premier was the only arranged talk and would probably take place next Monday.

Buceane Switzerland David Ling de Gearse Afteenoon Associated Press Signor Glollico

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