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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1920

Page

2

Redgate Cheered At State Meeting By Delegates

More than 109 delegates of the late Potherew's association from Connecticut cheered and applauded yesterday at their annual convention in the Knights of Columbus hall, New Haven, when John H. Redgate, recently retired as Bridgeport police superintendent, was voted a life member and given a vote of confidence. Redgate outlined his suspension and reinstatement, noting no convictions in 17 arrests. Superintendent Patrick J. Flanagan succeeded Redgate. Bridgeport officers listed include Edward O. Croman, Joseph T. Conghlin, James Burns, Dennis Kee, David Casaldy, John O’Brien, Patrick Boland, Charles Mitzgerald, and others. Home drink formula mention included.

Potherew’s Connecticut Bridgeport Redgate Patrick J. Flana My. Redsate John H. Redsate Croman Patrick J. Mlanapan Sereeta Joseph T. Conghiln James Burns Dennis Kee Oe Daward Casaldy John O'Brien Patrick Bo~land Charles Mitzgerald Daward Jones Samuel “Gregory Daze ‘Brawley

Coal Priority Plan Aimed for Northwest Region

A detailed plan to grant coal transport priority to the Northwest was outlined. The plan, in final form, awaits an order from the Interstate Commerce Commission before taking effect. It remains contingent on federal approval.

Embodica Intrrstate Cammerce Commission

Coalition of Commerce Discusses Bridgeport Coal

Bridgeport Connecticut sees a Chamber of Commerce committee discuss the coal shortage. Chairman R. W. Millers notes efforts to work with the State Manufacturer association and New England fuel administrator Mr Storrow to aid industries and households. No final plan was released. Trolley transportation was not discussed.

Bridgeport Connecticut Newmé Committee On Transportation of Chambor of Commerce Ity R. W. Millers Ghaimman Miller

Bowlers Strike Amid City Commission Proceedings

A fragmented OCR item lists names including Burns, Leonard Murphy, and Muller along with several assistants connected to a city commission meeting. It mentions bowling themed phrases and statutory roles, suggesting a report on a local governance event with a sports reference woven in.

George Burns Ceoene Eelin Brenary Leonard Murphy Pus Peim Rosk Capt Burnsfield DooLarn Maa Stess Sim LE Verty EU C Red Muller Tre

Weather note for Southern New Taglord region

Fragmentary weather item reports likely showers and partial clouds for Saturday with mentions of a local almanac and Bridgeport calculations by Middlebrook Almanac. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Bridgeport Middlebrook Almanac

Sanford Says Trolleys Will Quit Monday

Bridgeport trolley dispute continues as Sanford and Storrs threaten to halt service Monday while a seven cent fare vote request is filed with the public utility board. Judge Banks orders optional action on jitney ban. law questions from Bridgeport ordinance fight are debated, with Hartford hearings scheduled and city officials voicing opposition to zone fares.

Bridgeport Judes Banks Charles G. Sanford Troley Company Lucius S. Storrs Connecticut Company Howsver Nubile Gillty Board Hartford Wilson Storrs Bridge Waterbury Ater Cam Mopheld i Bassiali Common Council City of

Aldermen Likely to Meet Monday Over Trolley Issue

President McManus of the Board of Aldermen says mayor will decide session timing. He backs retaining trolleys, estimating 70 percent of men and 10 percent of women would favor keeping them. Banks won an injunction extension for jitney operators, stirring mixed reactions over the ordinance drafting. City officials declined to comment on drafting defects amid ongoing city action.

MccManus Board of Aldermen McManus Sudec Wilson Camley J. McManus Board Ofderman

Nine Killed in Ireland Rioting and Coast Guard Attack

A mob attacked Howe's Strand coast guard station near Kineale early this morning. Raiders seized ten rifles and ammo, overpowered guards, and one raider was killed. Reports say civilian casualties include Albert McCaulley and others wounded or killed as soldiers and guards responded. The incident disrupted Cork and County Clare, with further clashes noted in Banstivan.

Albert McCaulley Cromas Stpuare Cork Howe's Strand Kineale

Store Hours Noted for Heura A

Store Heura announces Saturday hours from 1 a m to 5 p m with customers advised of extended service until closing time.

Dust Infiltrates Homes In Heatwave Open Window Issue

With windows wide, hot spell drives dust into residences raising cleaning needs. Homeowners report persistent indoor dust despite regular efforts. Experts advise sealing gaps and using air filtration to reduce particulates during high temperatures.

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