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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
2
Retirements and transfers shuffle personnel in the city fire department. Veteran members leave stations as new assignments are approved by the board with Captain Samuel West and Lieutenant Walter R. Hopkins among those shifting posts. New corps take their duties July 15 under Chief Johnson.
A reader notes the yard of American Hardware Stores Incorporated at 401 Hardtware and More on Official Avenue and Middle Street is unappealing for children. It suggests youngsters would rather play elsewhere or in someone else's yard.
A one year old boy named Jett Tot on Lenox Road Fairfield had his foot severed after its being caught in a mower blade on a farm. A farm-hand operated the machine and Dr Groark from Emergency Hospital attended the child.
Rutland Vermont July reports Governor Clement returns from Washington after talks with Senator Herding about a possible special session to modify the woman suffrage amendment. He says he remains undecided, citing the Washington matter as the focus of his deliberations.
Protesters from multiple industries challenge a priority order affecting road construction and cement sectors. John Rice and A Johnson condemn the order as unsound policy risking business closures, while federal and state officials argue funds are needed for road maintenance and construction. The hearing before the commission continues with further testimony expected.
Villa has signed an armistice with Mexican federal forces, effective immediately. The agreement comes amid tensions along the American canal region and follows reports of shifting positions and international pressure. American observers note mixed implications for the ongoing conflict and regional stability.
A fragmented account recalls Cox visiting a farm and recounting boyhood days with details about waves of workers, a governor’s remarks, and a ceremonial trip in a car. The text mentions Miss Jorie Wilson of Cleveland and an election-related note about a company president.
Fragmentary weather note references afternoon conditions and sunset timing in unspecified vicinity. Mentions water, moon, and light observations with unclear place names and times. Not enough readable details to identify a location or concrete forecast.
Witness Kenny Davis describes listening to a 4 party conversation in which Mrs Faw Acker and Snow discussed plans to murder Snow’s wife by poisoning or driving. Davis says Snow arranged an auto to aid the plan and to hide away the victim. Mrs Acker’s later statements are referenced in the probe.
Obituary items list Mrs Etugiveth A Beardsley widow of De Edward M Beardsley among town residents, with funeral plans at 3 pm Saturday at the late home and burial at Elm Street cemetery. Also noted are memorials for Mrs Joseph Ellis, Mrs Bridget McGraw, Miss Margared McCarthy, and Grace Rand, with services at St Augustine’s and St Michael’s churches, and burial details. Surviving relatives include grandchildren, children, and siblings. multiple masses and funeral times are given.
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