Federal Officers Seize Near Beer At Saloons In Bridgeport
Federal agents from Washington enforcing internal revenue laws visited about 100 saloons in Bridgeport and seized hundreds of barrels of near beer. Barrels and kegs were sealed or removed to a warehouse, while some cafes were allowed to finish drawing beer already on tap before midnight. Several named establishments visited include Colonel Murphy's Hugh Gavinery's Cotter's Crowe's Lee's LaCroix and Anderson Crancey's cafe and Plaza theatre area.
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Federal
Wilam J. McCarthy
Washington
Internal Revenue
Hser
Pat
J. Murphy
Cannon Street
Hugh Uavery
Water Ulrest
Dave Cotters
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Pat Crowe
South Main Street
M. J. Lee
South Maliatreet
LaCroix and Anderson
South Avenue
James Cox
Water Street
Crancey
Plaza Theatre Theatre
Revenue
Bridgeport
Tridgeport
Federal agents seize 4000 quarts of whiskey at Providence
Prohibition agents raided Providence waterfront uncovering over 4000 quarts of allegedly aged liquor. They found about 200 quarts of 110 proof whiskey packed in mustard cases aboard the Bay State line steamer Tennessee from New York.
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Providence
Bay @tate line
New York
Water cools as brisk air sweeps Bridgeport area
The text notes a sharp twenty five degree temperature drop from recent heat, bringing crisper weather. Bathing at beaches declined while water remains warm. Early yesterday temperatures ranged 46 to 50 degrees, with no weather complaints as refreshing air contrasts with prior hot conditions.
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Thoughta
Pell Bridgeport
Ousted Socialists Seek Re Election Renomination
Five Socialist assemblymen ousted from the New York state legislature have been renominated and will contend in the September 16 electoral race. The Socialist county committee announced the move tonight and the Forty-Eight Committee will back the ticket in districts formerly held by the ousted legislators.
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New York
Socialist Party
Julius Gerber
Torpedoes Filled with Whiskey Move Across Lakes
Washington reports whiskey filled torpedoes launched from Canada across the Great Lakes to the United States. Prohibition inspectors along the lakes captured several. Major A Daley Kills described the plan to Commissioner Kramer and called for twenty five more agents for Chicago district to tighten the blockade.
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Washington
Great Lakes
Canada
United States
A. ¥. Daley Kills
Timeis
Indiany
Wisconsin
Michigan
Chicago
Poles Press Fight Beyond Warsaw Fronts
Poles push toward Warsaw are consolidating victories and bringing up reserves as General Weygand is hailed as savior of Warsaw. They report capture of towns near Silowiat and Kuttowicz with street fighting in Stowicz region. Rumors of Bolshevik collapse circulate. Brest-Litovsk reportedly threatened. Soviet wireless cites prisoner captures and Russian advances in other theaters.
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Red
Warsaw
Weygan
Brest- Litovsk
London
Silowiat
Kuttowicz
Stattowicz
Varany
Putlusk
Biolax
Brest-Litovek
Moscow
Ruggo-Vollah Armatico
Mink
France praises Poland for victory over Reds in 1920s era note
Paris reports Premier Millerand sent congratulations to the Polish and French missions for their roles in Polish armies triumph. A telegram also urged congratulations to General Sudaryk for Poland’s glory, reflecting France’s long held faith in Polish patriotism and destiny.
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France
Poland
REDS
Paris
Warsaw
Millerand
J. C. Junsorand
Promier
Sudaky
Ifranre
Three Convicts Paroled by Cox in Ohio
Governor James M. Cox granted pardons to three Ohio state prison inmates, each convicted of second degree murder, manslaughter, and concealing weapons. He also rejected two other pardon requests after lengthy consideration and warnings to reform.
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James M. Cox
Ohio
Thale
Avery
Cox
Sorry Not to Meet Harding Says Cox at Ohio Fair
In Columbus Ohio Governor Cox expressed regret that Senator Harding would not attend the Ohio State fair address. Cox said he had prepared a speech for the autrelatform and hoped to speak first, asking for courtesy to answer. He spent the day at the capitol handling state affairs.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
Capitol
Reclamation Key to High Living Cost Says Roosevelt
Yakima Washington August 20 Franklin D Roosevelt addresses here saying reclamation is the solution to high living costs. He pledges to push for an annual 40 million dollar appropriation for reclamation projects.
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Roosevelt
Yakima
Wash
Anld Franklin Dbd
Roosevalt
Denoaradle
Censtal Nomdnes
Ilo
Adldresa
Eerles
Tihe
Paseo
Foss Sets New World Record In Pole Vault At Olympiad
ANTWERP August 20 Swinging the end over the cross bar Foss of the Chicago A A today won the pole vault at the Olympiad and established a new world record for the event. He vaulted 14 feet 11 inches, surpassing the former mark of 12 feet 2 1 4 inches set by Mor Wright. Atlanta Woodring won the 200 meter dash defeating the favorite Charles W. Paddock and coming within 2 5 of a second of the world record. American scores lead with 40 points, bringing Chicago’s total to 158 as others performed well amid a day of speed and strength.
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Antwerde
Foss
Chicago A
Atlen Woodring
Charles W. Paddock
America
Tiuland
Amerie
Chicago
Mor. Wright
Amorion
General Edwards Urges Policies Not Politics in the Legion
General Clarence R. Edwards urges policy over politics in the American Legion address at the Stratfield hotel, praising Connecticut boys of the 20th division in World War I and calling for unity within the Legion. Major McKeon adds guidance on discipline, fairness, and leadership to win support in any field. (Continued on Page 20.)
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Edwards
Legion
Connecticut Boys
Clarence R. Edwards
Department of the Northwoest
American Legion
Annual Canyon
Stratfield Hotel
Yeat Orday
Ricards
Hdwadsa
McKeon
Charyn
Howpful
Alintown
Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post slogan note
Local newspaper cites delivery options for Bridgeport readers indicating availability of the Telegram Evening Post and Sunday Post, stressing timely delivery when the paper is late.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Harding Seeks League Clarity as Address Nears
Senator Harding plans a detailed statement next Saturday outlining his stance on the League of Nations. He notes international court talks abroad as potentially shaping campaign positions and hints at aligning with Mr Root and other Republicans on a future policy.
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Harding
Marion
Tih Roat
Phi
League of Nations Isue
Root
Nomines Ag
Hay
Tmard~ing
Stool
Sean
Wizard Ponzi Takes Poor Debtors Oath
Boston August 20 Charles Penal thy vows to get money from debtors denying any wrongdoing he declares he will use evidence against Antoni Salvinati held in New York, with Salvinci cited as the man who entrapped him. the note implies action across the United States in Atlanta and other places.
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Boston
Charles
Atatu
Antoni Selviati
New York
United
Pont
Atlanta
Ponzi Plans to Pay Old Grudge in State Witness Move
Boston dispatch reports Charles Ponzi declares readiness to expose an 11 year old grudge by naming Anton Sallatt, tied to a bank failure Ponzi worked for in Montreal. Sallatt faces an 11 year old index charge and possible cross border smuggling links. Receivers seize Ponzi assets but action delays. Two more arrests expected as custody actions unfold. Francis J Finnegan criticizes Governor Coolidge for not protecting public funds. Hanover Trust reassures depositors about funds.
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Boston
Mass
Charles Ponzi
Anton B. Sallatt
New York
Montreal
Sallatt
Ponal
Ponel
Atlanta
Evitenna
Wrexington
Fonzi
All Penti Agonta
Allen
Coulidge
Francis J. Finneran
Democratic Club of Massachusetts
Depoalturex
Hanover Trust Company
Bato
Soviet plan for revolution in Central Europe unfolds
Vienna hosts Steffins chief agent and four commissaries to set up Soviet propaganda HQ as Austria and neighboring states are eyed for a communist shift. Reports from Paris say Austria could turn communist quietly, with Czecho Slovakia and others to follow as U S recognition of Russia looms.
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Taris
Soviet Russe
Europe
Tincoin Steffens
Vienna
Th’ Revolutionista
Chich
Staffeng
Czecho- Blovakia
United States
Russia
Steffens
Reds
Washington
Marshall Executed for Murder in Tupolo Hange
Charles Marshall was hanged in Tupolo Miss today for the murder of infant William Midler. The execution followed a conviction and legal proceedings.
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Tupolo
Miss
Charles Marshall
Wiliam Midler
Suffrage Leaders Plan Ten Table Resolution in Nashville
In Nashville on August 20, suffrage leaders pressed a 10 table resolution with the House stalling adjournment until tomorrow. The 49 against and 47 for suffrage showed no defections, while antis offered no bribe probes. The suffragists celebrated as the adjournment passed and hymns rose in praise.
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Nashville
Tenn
House of Representatives
Walker
Antia
America
jAntis
Governor Molcomb Signals No Quick Decision on Woman Suffrage
Hartford August 20 Governor Molcomb stated he is glad the question is settled in spirit but would not commit on calling a special session to change state laws or facilitate the enrollment of Connecticut women voters. He said everything found necessary will be done to allow women to vote and will give more consideration before answering about enrollment timelines.
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Hartford
Molcomb
Holcomb
New Martford
Connecticut
Tennessee
Gavserror
Hartford Registrora
Meta
Lynn Motor Plant Move From Lynn to Bridgeport
Bridgeport to receive General Electric Lynn motor department. The Lynn plant will shrink as workers are dropped or reassigned. Directors cite Lynn workers failing to meet output. plan hints at further relocations and broader transfer of operations to Bridgeport, Conn.
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Bridgeport
Lynn Motor Plant
General Electric Company
Lynn
Mass
Richard I, Rice
Bridgeport, Conn
Comany
Wndred
Rice
Empany
Planta
Rico
Bridireport
Old Guard Wins In 2nd District Nomination
A. J. Northey leads the old guard in a Republican primary selecting delegates 124 to 99 over Charing Ik. Crowther and others. Northey to chair the district committee for 18 years, unified factions for the November election.
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Old Guard
A. J. Northey
Aldarmar J. J
Stone
W. TF. D. Kilpatrick
Charing Ik
Crowther
Daniela
O'Brien
Willem Gormiab
Aluh Rooma
Gregory Atrest
Ailee
Guanghout
Ingwml
John 3. Carr
Forte
Chain
Tha Prinarten
Ugete Tre Atata
National
Carr
Northey
Amendment Fliminets Ward Male from Election La
In TALLAPASDS Florida an amendment seeks to remove the word mais from election law text governing voter qualifications. Governor Catt said he would seek a state Supreme Court opinion on whether the legislature can call a special session to alter the law before women are enfranchised to vote.
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Fliminets
Mrs Wanamaker Dies in Atlantic City
Mrs John Wanamaker died at the Ambassador Hotel in Atlantic City after a long illness. She left three children and had spent much time at the shore. born Mary Meringer Brown in November 1839, she married Mr Wanamaker in 1860 after teaching for several years.
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Atlantic Grr
John Wanamaker
Shp
Totel
Wanamaker
Rodman
McLeod
Misa Mary Meringer Brown
Plane crash kills two trainees near Kally Meld
Second Lieutenant Seyi G. Benepe and Cadet Sverstt H. Burson died when their airman plane crashed in a corn field near the city while returning to the hangar at Kally Meld. Cause under investigation as details remain obscure.
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Ban Antonto
Tex. Ang
Seyi G . Benepe
Sverstt
Burson
Thair
Kally Meld
Behind the Bars- Hickson Charged with Murder Story
Albert Hickson is jailed on murder charges after the turfman slaying. He refused to reveal his actions between 144 p m and 3 a m the night of the shooting. The scene unfolds as the Sunday Post recounts Hickson’s hidden hours in a Sewell Ford inspired tale.
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Albert Hickson
Big Bill Bardsen
Shorty
Sewell Ford
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