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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1920

Page

2

August 7 Set for Democratic Notification

The Democratic campaign committee plans a notification event for August 7 with personnel from across the country. Governor Cox and James M. Cox Jr discussed chairing duties, while Roosevelt and Cox prepare for immediate speaking tours. Headquarters locations were being considered in New York Chicago and San Francisco.

Ileaders Cox Dizoman Fiyemen Democratic Gon Whine EH Moore Rankii D. Roosevelt New York Chicara Sin Francisey

Moose Lodge Opens Carnival Crowd Attends Event

Moose Lodge opened a ten day carnival on the grounds behind the clubhouse on State Street drawing a crowd. The lawn featured a dozen booths with prizes from small articles to a gold watch, music by a chestma artist, and colorful electric lights. Entertainment included songs, dances, and contests with cash prizes and a judge awarding top prizes.

Moose Lodge State Street I Chestma Aman ‘deur _PedtoreRts

Public Jitney Hearing in New Haven City Council

President John B. Schwartz of Bridgeport Bus Owners Association and Barry Frank of Fork City Gas Owners Association led a meeting with New Haven aldermen on jitney regulation. The issue of jitney restrictions remained under discussion as buses and trolleys continued with unchanged service.

Milford School Board Sets Budget Meeting in High School

Milford officials plan a board meeting next Monday evening in the high school building to discuss salary increases for teachers and a proposed budget rise. The board proposed boosting salaries with a statewide impact, including higher pay for senior staff and a superintendent, lifting the total appropriation to about $75,000 for teachers.

Milford Board of Saucation Board of Finance Anita

Milford Arranges For Coming Primaries

Milford seeks to enroll electors for forthcoming primaries. Registrars for the First district will session at the town hall on Aug. 6 and Aug. 13 at noon. Arrangements will also enroll voters in the Second and Third districts with carpment booths at Devon and Walnut Beach on the same dates.

Miliford Towa Hall Devon Walnut Beach Poli Yr

Goreham Held for Operating Still in Prohibition Case

Eric Goreham of 1018 Reilroné Avenue faced charges of owning and operating a still. He appeared before U.S. Commissioner Hurn Layety yesterday and was held in bonds of $1,000 for a preliminary hearing. Prohibition agents arrested him and seized a quantity of liquor and mash.

Eric Goreham Reilroné Avenue U. S Hurn Layety Fiein Stil

Referendum on Award Likely Amid Labor Petition

A labor petition seeks a rehearing on a $600,000 settlement with the lead union. Officials weigh rehearing and referendums as possible courses. Vote likely rejection while the road board faces a demand and the lodge discusses funding.

Mia Aio Las Jeleg Aiey Lyedere Tax Ilesukee Lodge Arammen

Save the Babies Castoria Safe for Infants Says Fletcher

A health warning urges safer infant care noting high mortality in civilized countries before age fifteen. It cites narcotic cough syrups as a danger and promotes Castoria as a non narcotic remedy bearing Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature.

Chas. H. Fletcher

Obituary notices for multiple individuals in a historic paper

Obituary notices detail funeral arrangements for George U Rawerorvky and others. Services include high mass at St Augustine church and burial at St Michael cemetery. Additional items list a death of Mary Aggy and services for Mrs Meten I and Mary Ethel Lawrence with churches and burial details.

George UT. Rawerorvky Gorge B Wacetowsky Morntips Orlock Merehans Elack Ledm St. Augustine Chereh Ere Jey Joseph Jr. Ganley Dovid O'Hara John J. O'Hare Reaniem oGle BuiReir St. Augustine's Niall Haber Bowen George Te Beavers Thomis Grissall John Dart Toxkey John Lynch James Neilly Partie Leshey Michels Cemetery Che Joseph Guereau Grace M Bea Wiligm Ayvit Higgs Waillak Whitworth Burlay Meten William Street Stratford William Hi Bething Mission Church Luleview Cemeter Mary J. Layreice Mary Ethel Lawrence Ole Daushier Georgie H. Lawrence Lyon Saling Sinael Cunetery

Johnson declares surrender and return to U S

Los Angeles July statements from Sage Johnson a former world heavyweight champion reveal his first public remarks since returning to the United States He says he made many mistakes and could fight any man in the world He surrendered at the Baja California border and will begin custody in Chicago where he is under Mann Act sentence He claims secret service work in Spain during World War I at Major Lang request and will contact officials on arrival.

Los Angeles Cal United States Sage Johnson Havana Serey Johnson Méximy Ajdana Lower California Chicago Ng Siatemen Spain Lang Chihe

Weather Summary for Eastern New York and Southern New England

Partly cloudy conditions expected Thursday and Friday across northern New England with winds along the Atlantic coast. Temperatures mid 60s to upper 70s in several cities including Cincinnati and Hartford. many locations show cloudy or clear skies with variable readings, including New York and Washington.

New York New England New Jengland Atlantic New Laveneather Bureau Bur Dem Asta - & Tlansic Bowton Parvland St. Lovia Paul Washington

Suckley Clears Three of Four Commissioners of His Charges

Ton C Stanley, presisent of the Hoard of police commissoners, said 1st Night he would prepare a gintemort regarding ta enarges of forme 28s detent Superintendent of Police Suckley. He and Quarmley led to name Capi Nu Croat, former aiGh of Une eelec Vive burert, Mir Stanley. The board planned a meeting as month end neared. The three commissioners released a statement saying they did not discuss names and had no further comment.

Ton C. Stanley Suckley Quarmley Capi Croat Mir Stanley

Naval Blimp Crash At Sea Aboard Rescue Fails

A naval airship breaks from its moorings and plunges to the sea after ballast overboard. Passengers and crew cling to harnesses as the craft descends, with lifeboats rushing to the scene and efforts to reach shore ending in a dramatic water landing and partial rescue.

Policeman Bitten by Dog During Investigation at Pembroke Street

Patrolman Varney, stationed at Lie Second precinct, was bitten on the right hand when a dog at 672 Pembroke Street attacked him while he investigated a complaint. He received treatment at Mmergenhey hospital. Joseph Stapponni, owner of the dog, was arrested for municipal ordinance violation and later released on $25 bond.

Policeman Varney Lie Second Procine Peloo Station Pembroke Street Mmergenhey Hospital Joseph Stapponni Ddx

Harding Promises Aid for Suffrage in Tennessee Campaign

Harding pledges support for the federal suffrage amendment and urges Tennessee Republicans to back ratification. The event includes a public address, a flag-raising ceremony at Canton, and wide party turnout with trains and motor travel. The Republican National Committee backs suffrage action in Tennessee, while Vermont inquiry signals potential broader support.

Tormst Notifeation Lis Noliay Murding Pésiderce Otie Harding Lawn William Montiey Canton Marion Republican National Executive Committee Te Teesee Legisature National Women's Party Vermont Karlinsley Ecommunities Cox Hays

Vice Squad Arrests Two for Assault

Two men were arrested on Bridgeport street for criminal assault on a 28 year old Lynn, Massachusetts woman. Hector J. Gosselin of Lynn, using the alias Harry Carr, held on $5,000 bail awaiting trial. Timothy McMahon, 22, of 920 Maplewood Avenue, jailed on $1,000 bail, alleged to be linked to the case.

Bridgeport Hector J. Gosselin Lynn Mags Fi Willian Street Timothy McMahon Maplewood Avenue Goscclin Harry Carr Vormwer Sarton Arrolsky Views Foster Mur McMahon

Hair Care Claim Promises Empty Scents and Confusing Promises

Fragmented advert style text discusses dandruff and hair products with dubious claims. It mentions promised results, ages, and various observed side effects while unclear about product names or outcomes. The passage seems promotional, with garbled phrases and questionable assurances.

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