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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
3
The report describes a robbery where thieves stole whiskey and attempted to drive a truck but could not start it. Victims were forced into a vehicle and driven several miles before stopping near a police station. Police traced the suspects after a brief pursuit and confusion, with witnesses noting the thieves fled in a vehicle, while authorities closed in.
Feane of San Antonio escaped a burning hotel during demonstrations on Tuesday and an American official head of U S communications was trapped on a floor and escaped by leaping to a lower landing. Several Americans were trapped or awaiting trains to Jugoslavia as scores sought help at the American consulate destitute after losing belongings in the fire.
Hartford July 45 report says Hartford may lose the Republican state convention due to insufficient hotel accommodations. Chairman Boni Roraback notes the the spring meeting in New Haven shifted plans and dates, with a probable September convention and an August committee session to set dates and venues.
Milford man Clarence Hy Baldwin received a Victory medal from Uncle Sam. He served from April 2, 1917 with the 5th Coast Artillery Corps, sailed for overseas on May 26, 1917, and remained with the American Expeditionary Forces until January 1919. He kept souvenirs of warfare during his service. A separate note mentions resolutions opposing Judge Walsh in Greenwich over woman suffrage, urging suffrage supporters to work for his Republican nomination.
Circulating rumors this afternoon claim the sultan’s government may sign a peace treaty if Turks gain representation in Smyrna and Thrace governments. A joint administration under W. Fr. Hopkins is discussed as a possible arrangement. Hopkins, after resigning from the Post Office building, plans to return to town to become bank superintendent.
The defendants Samper and Jacob Weber of Stamford appeal a Stamford City court ruling awarding $32 to Konitshek. The appeal has been filed in the Common Pleas court with Denis listed as the defendant.
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