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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1920

Page

1

Roosevelt Plans Nationwide Campaign After Nomination

Franklin D Roosevelt, Democratic vice presidential nominee, said he and Governor Cox will campaign in every state. He announced after a conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Columbus that both would take the fight coast to coast, with stump speaking to begin after official notification. Roosevelt also indicated a resignation as assistant secretary of the navy around August 1, or after Secretary Daniels returns from Alaska, to prepare his nomination address.

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Ulster to Fight Sinn Fein Carson Ulster Leader Warns

Sir Edward Carson declares Ulster will defend itself against Sinn Fein attempts to penetrate Ulster and warns the British government to accept Ulster help or surrender governance. He cites 40000 new Orangemen and vows reliance on themselves if pressed. Carson accuses London of failures in Ireland policy and urges action to maintain the empire during war.

Dzondon Faly Associated Press Edward Carsson Uisor Unionia Slan Fein Sinn ‘Fein Sinn Fein Orangemen Carson Ireland Ulster Battefeld Ander

Germans Must Agree To Deliver 2000000 Tons Coal Monthly

SPA July. The Associated Press says the German delegation in Paris delivered an ultimatum demanding 2,000,000 tons of coal monthly by tomorrow afternoon or Allies will enforce Versailles terms. The talks involved Chancellor Fehrenbach and Dr Simons with allied officials, aiming to resolve reparations. The Allies proposed 1.2 to 1.4 million tons, while Germany warned of production needs. A mixed reparations commission will meet to draft a report with a later decision. The Allied note also touched on improving miners’ nutrition.

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Japanese troops ordered to evacuate trans-Baikal region

The State Department advised Washington that Japanese forces were ordered to evacuate the trans-Baikal region in Siberia. A large number of passengers and cars were sent into the position to transport the troops, with the destination not reported.

Washington trans-Baikal Siberia Stace Department Tate Aox Wich

Coal Operators Fail to Agree On Plan to Ship Winter's Coal

News dispatch reports coal operators in Washington failed to agree on a plan to ship next winter's coal to the Northwest. They want greater car supply and adherence to priority orders, but no concrete plan emerged for a joint conference with railroad executives. A permanent committee, led by D. B. Wentz, was named to handle car-supply issues.

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Britain and Japan extend wartime alliance pact

London reports that Beiuin and Asai noted the alliance's continuation with terms aligned to joint principles. The Daily Math cites parallel statements from other officials about ongoing commitments and cooperation noted July 11.

London Creat Beiuin Asai Beraty al Ay POMS

Labor Party Urges Banks Support for Workers Funds

Labor Party convention hears a call for $25,000,000 in low interest aid to workers and banks capitalising them. Speakers claim northwest producers need capital for growth and advocate transfer of savings to bank instruments. The session adjourns with plans to review platform committees and amalgamation questions.

Labor Party Chicagh League Representaties Thompsen' Eal Labor Pari Resolutions

Debs Campaign From Prison Cell Reported

Paroled text indicates Debs plans to run a campaign from his prison cell with a federal case pending. Party leaders intend to visit him at the prison while campaigning and urge President Wilson to grant clemency or relent on the bequest requested by supporters.

Debs Cheprou Baru Dubs Nowtver Wilson Sifiliar

Man Charged After Attack With Wooden Plank

An arrest was made in Water Stroml after a man, Tamas Deonigan, was injured in a rooming house incident. Police allege the suspect used a 2x4 plank to assault Deonigan, with further details pending.

Hasry Mouge Tamas Deonigan

Circulation Department Post Publishing Co note

If you fail to receive your Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post or your paper on time this notice instructs readers to contact the Circulation Department of Post Publishing Company for delivery issues.

Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post Sunday Post Post Publishing CO

Harding Talks On Labor Farm And Social Problems

Senator Harding outlined Republican positions on labor reform farm issues and social problems during a Toledo conference with Repulsians and Progressive leaders. He avoided comment on suffrage, aside from Vermont, and defended the proposed head of the Agriculture Department while signaling close ties with tariff and labor groups during the 1920 campaign.

Harding

Trolley Kills Boy In Front of Home

A trolley strikes a boy in front of a home near Park Avenue causing fatal injuries and a fracture to the hip. Harry Roperts of Yard Park Street is charged with manslaughter after the incident as investigators detail witnesses and the route of the trolley.

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Mayor Urges Jitneys Kept Off Main Streets Bridgeport

City notes a $609,000 yearly loss to stores and moves to curb jitneys and buses. Mayor Wilson backs limiting jitney traffic on principal streets, favoring trolley and motor bus evolution with compromise plans to retain trolley service while permitting regulated private carriers. The Connecticut Company responds seeking elimination of jitney competition and advocates phased changes to ease congestion without harming transit.

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Bridgeport Directory Mentions Simon Phillips and Addresses

Police in Bridgeport investigate a non resident man linked to a theft scheme involving a lantern and a fictional letter. The Bridgeport directory lists two Joseph Phillips entries at 58 Change Street and 3 Weather Street, with confusion over identities and a possible fatal outcome amid unclear details.

Darter Powrie Bridgeport Phillips Ciange Street Wateher Street

New Ordinance Ends Direct Jitney Competition

After five hours in City Hall the Bridgeport board of aldermen approved a 15 to 7 ordinance barring jitneys from main streets and routing them parallel to trolley lines as a compromise. Trolley service will continue at least 30 days to gauge impact while jitney operators vow to fight in court.

Board of Aldermen Common Council Board of Police Commissioners Storrs Spoaks Dhe Wonford Bigelow Connecteur Company Calk Bini Bee Trang Connecticut Company Lyon Lfoley Tae Exermion Pie Town Providence Icy Penduse Crean Tve Cenes Ash Creek Straufond Avenue Moedt Bridgeport Norwalk Nice Bridgeperk Milford Anil New Haven Bate Dent Caver Linn Atomic Leving Psombie Satett Spraheva Ube Pugsinger Trent Liem

Florida Governor Renews Opposition to Federal Suffrage Action

Concluded on page 17 Florida Governor refuses to call a special session of the Florida legislature to act on the federal woman suffrage amendment. Leaders of the suffrage movement pressed the issue tonight as the governor argued the action would be useless.

Florida Wensacota Ph. Dius Amonunert Wasennerd Uariess

Bridgeport Trolley Clash Prompts Referendum Move

Connecticut Company chief cites losses and $7,000,000 Bridgeport investment as city officials demand immediate action. Meeting at Stratfield Hotel hears threats to pull cars from Bridgeport streets, with a public hearing ordered and a referendum to be mailed to Chamber of Commerce members.

Bridgeport Connecticut’ Company Lucille T. Suiris Stratfield Aclt Transportation Crisi Connecticut Company Basie Chamber of Commerta Storrs

Portable School Buildings to Meet Accommodations Needs

City needs for new school accommodations during the coming year will partly be met through portable school buildings and related appropriations. The school board discussed staffing changes, principal and clerk appointments, and proposed transfers. Tuition rates for out of town pupils and a health leave were addressed, with a request for appropriation continued on page two.

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