Demycratic platform drafts amid convention debates
Fourteen candidates were named as the Democratic platform draft committee wrestled with wet and dry provisions. The San Francisco convention reported progress on Ireland and League of Nations, with Bryan rallying against Republican plans while Davis and Glass emerged as prominent nomination prospects amid long, tense sessions.
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Resolutions Committee
League of Nations
Ireland
Wilson League
Bryan TC
Runaway crash and blast injure several in Plattsville
Fragmentary report describes a Fourth of July incident in Plattsville involving a pistol blast and horse drawn wagon. Patrons and children, including Mary Patropella, five, suffered injuries from the explosion and debris. emergency crews attended, with rapid transport to the hospital.
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Ceiedra
Zoothér
Ong
Ratrouells
Plattsville
Dausater
Gee
Mary Patropella
Gromergency
St. Tmesnt's
T Maxwell
HAIN ACQUIRES ORE PLANTS AND EXPANDS FIRM
Officials announced HAIN has acquired ore plants and expanded to eleven facilities, adding Highland Irac and SteelZ in Terre Haute Indiana and Reading Steel Castings in Reading Pennsylvania along with Pace Steel and Wire in Adrian. The company seeks to boost output amid material shortages and weakeness in prior years.
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Terre, Haute
Ind
Ewest Pullman
Reading Steel
Reading
Patland
Pace Steel and Wire Company
Adrain, Ltd
Monesse Pa
Motorcycle toppled onto boy injures leg near Pembroke Street
Four year old Ephien Backes of Pembroke Street suffered a probable leg fracture when a motorcycle toppled onto the footrest and pinned him at the curbside near his home. The bike owned by Leon Applebee, 137 Wheeler, was left by a house.
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Ephien Backes
Pagt Pembroke
Smitedown
Leon Applebee
Wheeer
Neahs Jett
Martial law proclaimed in Lubeck Germany
Disturbances in Lubeck led to police using fire signals and riot control tools. Three persons were killed as authorities imposed martial law and the citizen guard restored calm.
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Lubeck
Germany
Berlin
Neen
Lubec O' the
Brother, as lawyer, seeks $300000 fee
Geecago July 1. A brother, Hardinand Jelke Jr, sues John J Jelke head of a margarine company to recover 390000 for legal services alleged to have been rendered in the government tax fraud case. The plaintiff claims ten years of work in the interests of his brother.
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Geecago
John J. Jelke
Sigomargarine MaimuacuMps Company
Regal Services
United States District Court
Hardinand Jelke, Jr
Sit
Pleintiff
Dr John C Lynch Operated On After Acute Appendicitis
Dr John C Lynch a famed neurologist and court expert was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital with an acute appendicitis attack and operated on by Dr Charles H Pack of New York. Hospital reports say the operation was successful and Lynch is recovering. He had practiced in Bridgeport since 1889 after earlier stints in Newtown and New Canaan and trained in dentistry before attending New York University.
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Joan C. Lynch
Ana
Sergiona
Lie Gast
Bridgeport
Charles.h. Pack
New York
Eynen
Lynch
Newtown
New Canaan
New York College of Dentistry
York University
Navy to act on Decker charge in 24 hours
Navy Department plans to consider Rear Admiral Benlor Decker’s accusation against Secretary Daniels and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt. Acting Secretary of the Navy said the matter would be referred to Secretary Daniels, who was at the Democratic national convention in San Francisco. Decker, commander of the seventh naval district at Key West Florida, alleged misrepresentation in Daniels’ Senate testimony and charged political motives affecting navy efficiency.
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Senator Simmons
North
Carolla
North Dakota
Ofezag
William Gibby McAcoo
Bret
Jeland
Carolna Teanussee
Tomas
Vermont
Hich
Flood
Glas
Woodrow Wilson
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Lynchburg
House of Representives
Treasury Department
Senate
Washington
Wes
Virginia
Cornwell
John W. Davis
Great Britain
Davis
Cormwell
Arnos
Ener
Sr. Davis
Julia Brown
West Virginia
Brown
Tyetta Towel
Igly le Acton
Ney Department
Benlor
Ss. Decker
Daniels
Conor
Coontz
San Brasio
Deekes
Seventh Naval District
Key West Florida
Hale
Senate Naval Committee
Senate Committee
Roosevelt
Navy
May Nomination Talks For Women To Vice Presidency
In San Francisco on July 2 a report stated Mrs. George Bass and Alice Elizabeth Marbury were circulated as nominees for the vice presidency as a testimonial for their party service. No confirmation occurred and it was understood they would seek only a complimentary vote if nominated. A gambling arrest followed in the city as John Patea, 43 Aust.ystreet, faced charges for running a gambling house and a $10 confrontation with Bellowiy when a card game went awry.
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George Bass
Aish Elizabeth Marbury
Bass
Alisa
Marcury
John Patea
Rystreet
Spence
Hope Eden Answers On Page Nine Today
Hope Eden, the miracle girl, will have her answers to questions from The Bridgeport Telegram question box on page 11. She is appearing as headliner this week at Poll's Theatre, in the lobby yesterday afternoon.
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Hope Eden
Bridgeport Telegram
Poll
Benson Says U.S. 8 Means To Build Merchant Marine
Washington July 1 The Shipping Board Chairman warned foreign interests against interfering with American merchant marine goals under the Jones act. He said the board will seek new authority from Congress to protect U.S. exports and imports owned by United States citizens and prevent carriers abroad from diverting business from American ports. The Interstate Commerce Commission would enforce emergency traffic controls if needed.
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Associated Press
Fengon
Shipping Board
Jasmen Benson
United States
Banson
Pacific Coast’ Chambers
Commerce
Pacific Coast
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Merchant Marine Act
Wilson Denounced At Stiff Dinner
At the Twenty sixth senatorial district ratification dinner in Roten Point the crowd backed Republican lines. Speakers included Congressman Schyler Merrit, Senator Brandes, Mrs Mary Stewsry, and Leslie Saaw, with Charles Williamroom presiding. Edmund Fa of Norvalk was recognized for state Republican committee work. About 100 attendees, including Bridgeport women, heard support for Harding and Coolidge and a push for an emergency special Legislature.
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Heavy Fighting on Polish Front Reported
War-saw July reports intense clashes along the Polish front with heavy fighting noted, especially near the Ukraine border. Bolshevik forces are said to be pushing, while defenses hold at several points amid continuing warfare updates.
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Warsaw
Ukraine
Notice for missed papers and circulation contact
If you fail to receive your Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post or if you don’t get your paper on time call Barnum 6100 Circulation Department POST PUBLISHING co.
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Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Circulation Department Post Publishing Co
Prohibition Plank Dominates Democratic Platform Fight
At the Democratic National Convention controversy raged over wets and drys as Platform Committee delayed reporting. Delegates debated suffrage and League of Nations while the prohibition plank remained unsettled, with no clear decision until potential floor action.
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Irish Question and
League At Nations
Bryan
Lomimitec
League of Nations
Ubint
San Francisco
Platform Committee Rejects Irish Plank
The platform committee rejected a plank urging diplomatic recognition of the Irish Republic after a long debate. Senator Walsh of Massachusetts supported continuing pursuit of recognition while noting potential ties to Philippine independence and broader United States policy.
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Mrancusco
Gommiller
League of Nations
Iriah Republic
Walsh
Massachusetts
Affertson
Semalor Walsh
Steam Roller effort falters in McAdoo headway clash
Steam Roller Combine lags McAdoo progress as factional moves in the convention show splits. Loyalists to Palmer and Cox resist desertion while leaders Clark Marshall Cummings Bryan and others weigh support. The scene hints at President Wilson’s influence amid tense party rivalries as delegates debate strategies.
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Win Sain
Sironath
Medeo
Desuttaril
Clark
Cox
Palmer
Meduloo
Delegates Seats in Convention Hit by Vote
San Francisco dispatch reports 1 096 delegates occupy seats at the convention with a vote on the presidential nomination looming. The convention adopted a resolution clarifying that two thirds of those voting are required for nomination, potentially altering the required tally.
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Dale
Mutase
Zou Tsu Ing
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