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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
7
Allen, F. Church and K. Small, citizenship examiners, were in Bridgeport yesterday to test about 150 soldiers seeking citizenship papers. Many failed to appear. Some could not sign their names, and Examiner Church noted waivers may apply but men should be able to write. Examinations continue the rest of the week ahead of February naturalization court.
In Indianapolis on January 13 a letter to the American Legion's national headquarters proposed affiliating the American Legion with Les Comarades de Combat, a French veterans group. Lemuel Bolles, national adjutant, said he discussed with Marshal Joffro the idea after France held its first Legion formation meeting, but no French organization then existed.
Judge John H. Webb dismissed the Connecticut Co appeal in Stamford vs. Connecticut Co. The town ordered re relocation of Springdale trolley tracks at an estimated expense of 28,113. The utilities commission and superior court had upheld the order.
London Jan 13 The government will not disclose its wage decision to railwaymen until tomorrow after representatives rejected the original proposals. Sir Eric Geddes, then transport minister, met with a men’s delegation and announced the postponement.
Rochester grand jury takes up the Edwin L. and Pearl Odell case. Authorities allege the couple admitted to beating and stabbing Edward Knaip to death after releasing a confession cited by the sheriff and police. Motive linked to Knaip's treatment of Mrs Odell before her marriage on December 15.
Reports from Madrid and Valencia say terrorists struck Saturday. In Madrid a bomb exploded at a residence tied to the Patrons' association but caused no injuries. In Valencia a street attack was thwarted by police. A separate fire in Meridon damaged the Odd Fellows block, with losses over 100000 but the four story brick building largely contained the blaze.
Major Frederick Wheeler U S A retired died at his Stamford home aged 63. He served in the Fourth Cavalry and took part in several Indian campaigns and the Philippines during the Spanish American War. Deschanel Re elected in Pa rds for 1924 session.
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